The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Brass & Wind Project Open House

Presser Hall at Temple University 2001 North 13th Street, Philadelphia

Join us for our FREE Open House to learn more about the Brass & Wind Project, a program for students grades 3rd-6th who are interested in learning the musical skills essential to playing a band instrument.

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Philadelphia String Project Open House

Presser Hall at Temple University 2001 North 13th Street, Philadelphia

Join us for our FREE Open House to learn more about the Philadelphia String Project, a program for students grades 2nd-7th who are interested in learning the musical skills essential to playing a string instrument. In weekly large and small group classes, fundamental skills will […]

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Family Fun at Hero Thrill Show

Xfinity Mobile Arena 3601 S Broad Street, Philadelphia

There’ll be a whole lot of cool rubber burning and hot wheels churning at the 71st Annual Hero Thrill Show, a day of fun, tribute and tradition in the parking area of the xfinity mobile Arena (formerly the Wells Fargo Center) in South Philadelphia on […]

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Philadelphia Ballet’s Grand Opening Community Day Celebration

Philadelphia Ballet 323 North Broad Street, Philadelphia

We will open our doors from noon to 5:00 PM and invite everyone to discover the new Center for Dance! Our Open House and Community Celebration is free and open to the public, and promises to be a historic celebration for Philadelphia Ballet and our […]

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FREE Ultimate Frisbee Clinic for Middle School Girls and Nonbinary Athletes

Edgely Disc Golf Course 4001 Edgely Ave, Philadelphia

Join the Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance (PADA) for a FREE learn-to-play ultimate frisbee clinic! This clinic is specifically for girls and nonbinary athletes in middle school (grades 5-8). Clinic participants will learn the basics of ultimate frisbee, build their skills, and play fun games. Any […]

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