The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Pride at the Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia

Celebrate Pride with your kids at the Please Touch Museum!

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Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!

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Newlin’s 250th Celebration: Building America Through Trades and Food

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills

Join Newlin for their 250th celebrations at Newlin Grist Mill through special demonstrations, workshops, make-and-takes, and talks on topics related to the trades that built America and the feeding of a revolution. Demonstrations are ongoing throughout the day. Talks are $10/person or free for members. […]

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Attic Youth Center Annual Pride Open House

The Attic Youth Center 255 South 16th St, Philadelphia

Learn about the history of The Attic Youth Center with your kids at their annual family-friendly open house.

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Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!

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Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!