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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Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne

It’s that exciting time of the year again when the ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend's Educators for this annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the preserve […]

May First Saturday Open House: Go Birds at Wagner Free Institute

Wagner Free Institute 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia

Birdwatching requires a combination of skills: a watchful eye, a patient demeanor, and a working knowledge on what local birds look like, sound like, and where you might best find them. At this First Saturday Open House, be an ornithologist by practicing your bird watching […]