Second Saturday Guided Hike: Tree Tour
Join Urban Greening Coordinator, Andrew Kirkpatrick, for a 1.5 mile tree identification hike around Concourse and Centennial Lakes in West Fairmount Park.
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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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Philly Family Community Calendar
For Kids Ages 11 – 14
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Ohio House 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Choo Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA, United StatesMove and groove along to the the energetic soul music of Choo Choo Soul! Disney Junior’s Genevieve Goings, hip-hop singer and train station manager, and her dancing, beat-boxing engineer DC will return to Sesame Place to perform soulful, current renditions of the ABC’s and 1-2-3’s.
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Communities in Bloom at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for this free event to celebrate families with community resources, kid and family-friendly activities and support! Hosted by neonatology research team at CHOP, families can plan to enjoy a flower bouquet activity, story time, book/toy swap, giveaways, raffles, and more at Historic Fair […]
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Choo Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Place 100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA, United StatesMove and groove along to the the energetic soul music of Choo Choo Soul! Disney Junior’s Genevieve Goings, hip-hop singer and train station manager, and her dancing, beat-boxing engineer DC will return to Sesame Place to perform soulful, current renditions of the ABC’s and 1-2-3’s.
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PECO Family Jams: Portraits in the Gardens
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, NJThe Magic Gardens' current exhibition, "Entre Raíces y Alas: Obras de Santiago Galeas / Between Roots and Wings: Works by Santiago Galeas," features the artist's unique blend of realistic portraits and fantastic landscapes. Families are invited to get creative and turn their own image into […]
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany Lynn
Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Philly Drag Queen Brittany Lynn at the Independence Library for stories & songs of love, diversity, & acceptance this Pride month. Bring a blanket, some snacks, and a willingness to learn!
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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America 250 Weekend on the Philly Waterfront
Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Delaware River Waterfront is hosting an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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America 250 Weekend on the Philly Waterfront
Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Delaware River Waterfront is hosting an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
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Make Your Own Button at Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the fun on Wednesday, June 10th in the Print and Picture Collection and on Saturday, June 27th in the Rare Book Department to create your own pins based on images from the Free Library's Special Collections. Events will run from 1 pm - 3 […]
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America 250 Weekend on the Philly Waterfront
Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Delaware River Waterfront is hosting an unforgettable America 250 Weekend filled with fireworks, live entertainment, family fun, and waterfront experiences at Cherry Street Pier, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Spruce Street Harbor Park.
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Music in the Parlor
6401 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop at Cliveden between 12 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, June 28th to hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord in Cliveden's parlor. The program is free and open to visitors of […]
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Music in the Parlor at Cliveden
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop at Cliveden between 12 pm and 4 pm on Sunday, June 28th to hear New Jersey based historical musicians, The Ministers of Apollo, perform music of the Revolutionary era featuring the harpsichord in Cliveden's parlor. The program is free and open to visitors of […]
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Red, White, & Blue To-Do
Philadelphia is pulling out all the stops for July 2, 2026! The Red, White, & Blue To-Do will take place throughout Philadelphia's Historic District from 7 am through the evening, and the full schedule has officially been announced. The day kicks off at 7 am […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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A Case for Magic by Robert Malissa
Arden Theatre's Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAward-winning magician, Robert Malissa, presents: A Case for Magic for lovers of magic and their ambivalent friends. The show is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin in on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. First Friday dates: June 5, July 3, August […]
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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July 4th FreedomFest
Pleasant Hill Park Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJuly 4th FreedomFest is an annual Independence Day celebration at Pleasant Hill Park in Northeast Philadelphia. It is an inclusive, free, family-friendly festival along the Delaware River. Enjoy live music, local performers, arts and culture activities, recreation, food vendors, and community programming in one of […]
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIndependence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]