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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  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • College Night 2026: Parent’s Guide to Making College Affordable:

    3015 W Schoolhouse Lane 3015 W Schoolhouse Lane, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join CollegeThought's expert team, along with financial expert John DeMasi of CW Advisors Group, in demystifying the financial aid process. This event will cover FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and the key differences between need-based and merit-based aid. Discover practical steps families can take right now to […]

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Skate for a Cure in Memory of Jodie Milkman at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink

    Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Sandy Rollman Foundation at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink on January 31 for a meaningful start to the new year. Skate in memory of Jodie Milkman while supporting ovarian cancer awareness. Admission is $5 and includes skate rental and complimentary parking.

    $5
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

    Mini Makers Robotics Class
    SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly's Mini Makers program brings the joy of building and creating to young learners ages 3–6 through weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes in Glenside, PA, where little hands explore engineering and creativity in a screen-free environment—and every child takes home something they […]

    $25.00
  • CultureFest at Penn Museum (Lunar New Year)

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse with the 45th annual Lunar New Year celebration at Penn Museum. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, artmaking, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance […]

  • Philly Skates Free Day at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

    Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the family to Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest for Philly Skates Free Day, a full day of free skating and rentals, birthday treats, live entertainment, and festive surprises along the Waterfront. Advance reservations are required. Each email can reserve up to four tickets. Tickets are […]

  • Dry Vibes 2026 at Billy Penn Studios

    Billy Pen Studios 1516 North 5th St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On January 31st at Billy Penn Studios, Gem Life and Bar will take part in the city's largest wellness and non-alcoholic event, Dry Vibes, to celebrate presence, purpose, and joy. For this year’s celebration of innovation and community, they will expand their footprint, programming, and impact […]

  • Pea Soup Saturday at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together at American Swedish Historical Museum for a Swedish supper on Saturday, January 31. Friends and families can enjoy a traditional meal featuring Swedish yellow pea soup served with sharp Swedish cheese, mustard and bread, followed by Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. Pre-registration […]

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.