The Best Things To Do in Philadelphia 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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Event Series Saturday Robotics Boot Camp

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25
Event Series Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Event Series 1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

Are your little ones bored on Saturdays and looking for something to do over the winter months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, reduce screen time and boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Break away from the “norm” […]

$25.00
Event Series Saturday Robotics Boot Camp

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

Timbalooloo Jazz for Kids at Pfleeger Concert Hall

Pfleeger Concert Hall Glassboro, NJ

Oran Etkin's music has graced major concert stages and a Grammy Award-winning compilation. With Timbalooloo, he takes children on a global musical adventure, exploring diverse instruments and cultures. This vibrant journey reveals how global cultures form the foundation of American music and society. This unique […]

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25

Midwifery in the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Betsy Ross House with free, special events all month long! Explore colonial-era medicine at a special after-hours event at the Betsy Ross House! Meet a historical Philadelphia midwife and learn about women's health in the 18th century from University of Pennsylvania […]

Event Series Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Event Series 1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

Are your little ones bored on Saturdays and looking for something to do over the winter months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, reduce screen time and boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Break away from the “norm” […]

$25.00
Event Series Saturday Robotics Boot Camp

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25

School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies

Design Gym 179 W Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Available on select School District of Philadelphia (SDP) half-days, School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies is a hands-on, project-based design workshop that allows students to be designers in a studio. Students will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build […]

$45 – $65
Event Series Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Event Series 1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class

Are your little ones bored on Saturdays and looking for something to do over the winter months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, reduce screen time and boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Break away from the “norm” […]

$25.00

FREE Intro Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Temple University Center City for a free introductory session - meet Mr. Ray and Dr. Ben and learn about Suzuki at Temple Music Prep before before registering for a full term class! Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship […]

Free
Event Series Saturday Robotics Boot Camp

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

FREE Intro Beginner Guitar for Kids at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join in a free introductory session - Beginner Guitar for Kids at Temple University Center City. Meet the teacher and try the class before registering for the full term! This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. […]

Free

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]

$8 – $144
Event Series Saturday Robotics Boot Camp

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

The Ecology of Fashion Saturday Workshop Series at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In conjunction with the museum's The Ecology of Fashion exhibition, enjoy this series of drop-in workshops, where participants learn how to add sustainable practices into their lives. These workshops are free with general admission to the Academy. February 1 - Indigo: Living Color Explore the dynamic […]

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25

Spring Break at The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Make your spring break unforgettable with a journey of discovery at The Franklin Institute! Explore the vastness of space in Wondrous Space, delve into the human body's intricacies in BODY WORLDS: Vital, and witness the evolution of innovation in the Hamilton Collections Gallery. This spring […]

Event Series Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]

$8 – $144
Event Series Saturday Robotics Boot Camp

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

FREE Easter Egg Hunt at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives

Historic St. George's Museum and Archives 326 New Street, Philadelphia, United States

Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives will host a complimentary, family-friendly Easter celebration. The event will feature a spring-themed craft activity, a reading of the children's book "How to Catch the Easter Bunny," and an Easter egg hunt throughout the museum's historic grounds. Attendees are […]

Free

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25