The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Kid & Baby Clothing Swap at the Children’s Community School

    The Children's Community School 1212 South 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Are the kids growing out of their clothes? Orr do they need a wardrobe refresh for spring/summer? The clothing swap at the Children's Community School is back? How: 1. Pack up decent-condition clothes and shoes that your kids no longer need. All sizes between newborn […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Youth Choir – Singing City: Next Generation

    Presser Hall at Temple University 2001 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Love to sing? Come sing with us! Singing City: Next Generation is a FREE choir for kids and teens, as part of a collaboration between Singing City and Temple Music Prep's Community Music Scholars Program. Everyone is welcome and no audition required! Just come ready […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute

    The Franklin Institute 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory. Featured Programming: Solar Viewing in Science Park: Safely […]

    $23 – $29
  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19th Year Anniversary. This May, they will present “Have a Spring Concert Series with CWDT” at the Fringe Arts Theatre. CWDT will present three performances […]

  • Riverbend’s Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19th Year Anniversary. This May, they will present “Have a Spring Concert Series with CWDT” at the Fringe Arts Theatre. CWDT will present three performances […]

  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19th Year Anniversary. This May, they will present “Have a Spring Concert Series with CWDT” at the Fringe Arts Theatre. CWDT will present three performances […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Ministry of Awe

    Ministry of Awe
    Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]