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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AIM Academy Open House

AIM Academy Open House
AIM Academy 1200 River Road, Conshohocken

Join other prospective parents for an Open House to learn more about AIM Academy and meet members of their team. Check-in begins at 8:45 AM. The program starts promptly at 9:00 AM and concludes around 10:30 AM. Please note: AIM Academy's Open House is designed for parents […]

Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library

Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia

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

We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Mander Playground

We Walk PHL Fall Season
Mander Playground 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia

Join We Walk PHL at East Fairmount Park at Mander Recreation Center! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout […]

Free

Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia

On Wednesdays at Parkway Central Library, independent readers and children can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program, and each child will be assigned individual time to read to […]