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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Week of Events
Monday, June 8, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe
Ministry 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 […]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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June 10, 2026 -Make Your Own Button at Parkway Central Library
Ministry of Awe
Ministry 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 […]
Make Your Own Button at Parkway Central Library
Join 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 […]
Thursday, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe
Ministry 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 […]
Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence 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 […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -Second Saturday Guided Hike: Tree Tour
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June 13, 2026 -Choo Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place Philadelphia
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June 13, 2026 -Communities in Bloom at Historic Fair Hill
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.
Choo Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Move 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.
Communities in Bloom at Historic Fair Hill
Join 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 […]
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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June 14, 2026 -Choo Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place Philadelphia
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June 14, 2026 -PECO Family Jams: Portraits in the Gardens
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June 14, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Choo Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place Philadelphia
Move 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.
PECO Family Jams: Portraits in the Gardens
The 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 […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence 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 […]


