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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia
Free
Week of Events
Live Reggae Sundays at Winston
Join us for Live Reggae Sundays this summer at Winston on the Water. Summer Residency-June 21st to Sept. 27th, showcasing the city's best live Reggae & Steel Pan music with a late-nite Summer Blaze Dance Party. Get Ready for the Ultimate Island escape right on […]
$20 – $35
Live Reggae Sundays at Winston
Join us for Live Reggae Sundays this summer at Winston on the Water. Summer Residency-June 21st to Sept. 27th, showcasing the city's best live Reggae & Steel Pan music with a late-nite Summer Blaze Dance Party. Get Ready for the Ultimate Island escape right on […]
$20 – $35
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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September 28, 2026 -Wellness on the Waterfront
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
Wellness on the Waterfront
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Free
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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September 29, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
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, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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September 30, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
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 […]
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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October 1, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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October 1, 2026 -Wellness on the Waterfront
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October 1, 2026 -Dance Talk: The Story of American Dance
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October 1, 2026 -Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Free
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 […]
Wellness on the Waterfront
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Free
Dance Talk: The Story of American Dance
Dance Talks is a new FREE series presented by Philadelphia Ballet’s Community Education and Public Programs to bring audiences behind the scenes of this season’s productions. The first Dance Talk event will feature a performance excerpt from Stars and Stripes Forever! by Philadelphia Ballet dancers […]
Free
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
For over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
$4 – $18
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
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October 2, 2026 -First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To… at the Science History Institute
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October 2, 2026 -Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
Join 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 […]
First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To… at the Science History Institute
Have you ever been curious to learn more about the globally prestigious award established by Alfred Nobel? Most people know of the Nobel Prize, but there are many compelling science stories to discover. This First Friday, come out to the Science History Institute to celebrate […]
Free
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
For over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
$4 – $18
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
For over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
$4 – $18
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Wellness on the Waterfront
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October 4, 2026 -Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Wellness on the Waterfront
Relax and recharge during Wellness on the Waterfront presented by Independence Blue Cross with Three Queens Yoga every Monday (6PM), Thursday (6PM), and Sunday (10AM). Join fellow fanatics in this series of summer fitness classes, including yoga and more at Race Street Pier. Bring a […]
Free
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
For over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
$4 – $18