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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  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • BLACKPRINT 20: Still We Teach. Still We Rise. Awards and Art Display

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

    Come together for Free Library Exhibitions and Blackprint 20 in Parkway Central Library's Skyline Room for an art display and awards banquet honoring educator luminaries and the core ideal of freedom through education. Registration is required. Seats are limited; free tickets may be requested by […]

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry

    Mini Makers Robotics Class
    SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly's Mini Makers program brings the joy of building and creating to young learners ages 3–6 through weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes in Glenside, PA, where little hands explore engineering and creativity in a screen-free environment—and every child takes home something they […]

    $25.00
  • Baby Whale & the Plastic Ocean

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

    Come together for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean follows a young whale's journey to rescue Mommy Whale from a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with help from aquatic friends and human allies. This […]

    $17.85
  • Semlor & a Movie at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At American Swedish Historical Museum, families can cozy up with a Swedish tradition and enjoy a Semla (a rich cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream). Semlor have been a beloved Swedish treat for centuries, commonly enjoyed on Fat Tuesday as part of […]

  • Anime Skate Night at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

    Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together in celebration of community, fandom, and winter excitement at this one-of-a-kind themed skate night hosted by Philly Otaku 215! This event features a live DJ, shop the Otaku Market featuring 15+ vendors, and show off your best cosplay. Register for this event.

  • Hearts and Crafts Kids Ball at Cherry Street Pier

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for the 2nd Annual Hearts and Crafts Kids Ball in partnership with PopUp Play at Cherry Street Pier. This fun-filled Valentine’s event features creative activities, imaginative play, and festive excitement for grown-ups and little ones. This includes life-sized cardboard fairytale world (castles, dragons, gingerbread houses […]

    $20
  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Hip Hop Jazz Musicology

    Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spend an afternoon with Northeast Regional Library for an interactive experience and learn about the evolution of Black American music. This program is for all ages.

  • Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.

  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20