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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The 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia

Manayunk is celebrating the 37th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival this year! Since 1990, the show has built itself into being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried art festival featuring approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters. The show is free to the […]

Victorian Game Day and Vintage Baseball

Victorian Game Day and Vintage Baseball
Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville

Spend a summer afternoon playing games at the Mills! Visitors are invited to play croquet, graces, ring toss, and many more old fashioned lawn and tabletop games. The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia will play a doubleheader using 1860s rules, uniforms, and equipment. Families […]

Free

Kensington Queer Circus Fest

Philadelphia Brewing Co. 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia

Join us for the second annual Kensington Queer Circus Fest! A free celebration of queer joy, circus arts and community. A vibrant celebration! A joyful space! Something truly magical and well… FUN! Look at all this stuff: Roller Circus @rollercircus.official Open Flow Arts Jam w/ […]

Free

Men in Blazers Match Day Live at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

Experience the excitement of international soccer at Men in Blazers Match Day Live at Spruce Street Harbor Park! Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Gather on the Waterfront to watch Croatia vs. Ghana in a lively, outdoor atmosphere surrounded by river views, […]

Free

We Love To Give Sneaker Ball

The Felt Factory 1523 E Wingohocking St., Philadelphia

Join We Love To Give for our 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Felt Factory. This exciting evening will bring together community leaders, supporters, and friends for a night of elegance, entertainment, and giving […]

$75

Victorian Game Day and Vintage Baseball

Victorian Game Day and Vintage Baseball
Pennypacker Mills 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville

Spend a summer afternoon playing games at the Mills! Visitors are invited to play croquet, graces, ring toss, and many more old fashioned lawn and tabletop games. The Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia will play a doubleheader using 1860s rules, uniforms, and equipment. Families […]

Free