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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We Walk PHL Fall Season: Awbury Arboretum

We Walk PHL Fall Season
Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia

Join We Walk PHL at Awbury Arboretum! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]

Free

Books and Beats Family Music Day!

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia

Featuring award-winning children’s artists MegaRan, SaulPaul, Pierce Freelon, DJ Willy Wow, Queen Nur and more! Friday, September 25 | 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM Parway Central Library Philadelphia, PA FREE and open to the public Let’s Go to the Library! The Children’s Music Network invites […]

Free

Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

Just Us runs daily through October 12th, 2026. This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills […]

Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library

Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia

At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]

Dueling Pianos with The Philly Keys at Lucy’s

Lucy's Philadelphia 1720 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

Two pianos, your favorite songs and a Friday happy hour worth singing about! Join The Philly Keys at Lucy’s for an energetic evening of live music, audience requests and sing-alongs. Bring your friends, grab a drink and request the song that gets your whole crew […]

Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum

Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia

Ease into the weekend with free yoga and meditation every Friday in Old City this August and September. We recommend bringing a mat! Please note, sessions are held between two venues. Yoga & meditation sessions take place weekly at Historic St. George's Museum & Christ Church.

Ovarian Cancer Night at the Phillies

Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Join the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation on September 25, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. for Phillies Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night. Fans will wear teal at Citizens Bank Park to show their support, as the Philadelphia Phillies will dedicate a game to ovarian cancer awareness. A […]

$48

Friday Night Jazz Series

Friday Night Jazz Series
Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

Families can catch free live jazz on the waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park, featuring an exceptional lineup of musicians in partnership with Rising Sun Presents. Think skyline views, soulful music, food, drinks, and a laid-back lounge atmosphere. Open to all ages and not to […]