The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!

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Curtis Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Perelman Theater 300 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Magic and mischief intertwine in Benjamin Britten’s enchanting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Critically acclaimed director Sarah Ina Meyers and dynamic international conductor Vinay Parameswaran lead a dazzling cast of young opera stars and members of Curtis Symphony Orchestra in […]

Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

It’s that exciting time of the year again when the ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve […]

May First Saturday Open House: Go Birds at Wagner Free Institute

Wagner Free Institute 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia

Birdwatching requires a combination of skills: a watchful eye, a patient demeanor, and a working knowledge on what local birds look like, sound like, and where you might best find them. At this First Saturday Open House, be an ornithologist by practicing your bird watching […]

Around Your World with Travel Hosts Justine Shapiro and Ian Wright

Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia

Travel hosts Justine Shapiro & Ian Wright share stories from around the world . Before travel influencers and smartphones, Justine Shapiro & Ian Wright were bringing the world to TV on Lonely Planet/Globe Trekker, one of the most-watched travel series in history, reaching 300 million […]

Curtis Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Perelman Theater 300 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

Magic and mischief intertwine in Benjamin Britten’s enchanting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Critically acclaimed director Sarah Ina Meyers and dynamic international conductor Vinay Parameswaran lead a dazzling cast of young opera stars and members of Curtis Symphony Orchestra in […]