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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Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Farmers Market
Fitler Square Philadelphia

Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood. The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]

Clark Park Farmers Market

Clark Park Farmers Market
Clark Park 4200 Regent Street, Philadelphia

Established in West Philly in 1998, this market is one of The Food Trust’s largest with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, meats and specialty products. Clark Park Saturday market is a neighborhood favorite that operates year-round thanks to support from […]

Free

Stories of Science at Science History Institute

Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia

At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

(Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

Open Play Saturdays

Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside

Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

$15

cinéKIDZ presents Earwig and the Witch —in partnership with Philly Childcare Collective!

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

You're invited to join cinéSPEAK for the inaugural season of cinéKIDZ! cinéKIDZ invites children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers to discover magical worlds, unforgettable characters, and stories that inspire curiosity, kindness, and wonder. Each free monthly gathering transforms the library into a playful […]

Free

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia

Returning for its 19th season, Christmas Village in Philadelphia will once again transform LOVE Park, the City Hall Courtyard and the North Broad section of City Hall into an authentic German-style Christmas Market. The free-to-attend holiday tradition will run from November 21 through December 27, […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
City Hall 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market is back for the 2026 holiday season. From November 13, 2026, to January 1, 2027, immerse yourself in the festive spirit, featuring over 40 local vendors from the Philadelphia area and the tri-state area. […]

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]