The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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  • 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, PA, United States

    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

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Free Dance Together Class at Santore Library

    Charles Santore Library 932 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Miss Sabrina and invite your friends for a free Dance Together Creative Movement class for children 2+ at the Santore Library (932 S. 7th Street)! 11:00-11:45 in the Children’s Section.

    Free

  • We Walk PHL Fall Season: Cobbs Creek Park

    We Walk PHL Fall Season
    Cobbs Creek Recreation Center 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join We Walk PHL at Cobbs Creek Park at 61st! 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 the city. […]

    Free

  • Twilight Tales Family Story Time at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

    Twilight Tales Family Story Time at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
    Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library 125 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the family at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library for an interactive storytime. Every Monday, this event includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family!

  • Wellness on the Waterfront

    Wellness on the Waterfront
    Race Street Pier 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights

    Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
    Chestnut Hill Conservancy 8708 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This four-night exhibition joins the official PHL250 programming, kicking off on Friday evening with the Flip the Switch ceremony. Attendees can expect live music, local storytellers, family-friendly activities, vendors, giveaways, and additional First Friday offerings hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District. Friday, October 2: Flip […]

    Free

  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
    Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park

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

    Join We Walk PHL at FDR Park! 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 the city. This program welcomes […]

    Free

  • 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, PA, United States

    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

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • 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 […]

  • We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Discovery Center

    We Walk PHL Fall Season
    The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join We Walk PHL in East Fairmount Park at The Discovery 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

  • Image Par Image Collage Workshop

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

    Join artist Natasha Guy for a workshop that will use collage as a way to explore historical images. 2026 marks not just the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, but also the 200th anniversary of photography. In honor of these celebrations, participants will use […]

  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
    Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play Traveling Exhibit

    Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On October 7th, Please Touch Museum will welcome its newest traveling exhibit: PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play. Based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol®, this interactive exhibit gives children and their caregivers an opportunity to run rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges in an immersive […]

  • 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, PA, United States

    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
    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 […]

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

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

    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

    Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • 2026 Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Archives Month Philly by viewing glass lantern slides from local special collections! Philadelphia Lantern Slide Salon Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm - in the Wagner's lecture hall Celebrate Archives Month Philly at the Wagner Free Institute of Science as we showcase […]

    Free

  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
    Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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

  • 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, PA, United States

    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

  • Leaf and Learn

    Leaf and Learn
    FDR Park Gazebo 1600 Pattinson Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    The FDR Park Leaf & Learn program gives our littlest visitors (ages 2-5) their first opportunity to volunteer at FDR Park! We begin with a nature-themed read-aloud, and then get to the outdoorsy fun with easy, age-appropriate activities. Tasks include planting seeds, "feeding" a worm […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • We Walk PHL Fall Season: Eastwick Regional Playground

    We Walk PHL Fall Season
    Eastwick Regional Playground S 80th & Mars Place, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join We Walk PHL at Eastwick Regional Playground! 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 the city. This program […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

  • FREE Sunset Paddles with Riverways

    FREE Sunset Paddles with Riverways
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, join Riverways for a free trip on the Delaware River every Thursday in October, beginning near Cherry St Pier. Paddle with friends and neighbors as the sun sets and experience Philadelphia from a whole new perspective. Each […]

    Free

  • We Walk PHL Fall Season: Bartram’s Garden

    We Walk PHL Fall Season
    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join We Walk PHL at Bartram's Garden! 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 the city. This program welcomes […]

    Free

  • Wellness on the Waterfront

    Wellness on the Waterfront
    Race Street Pier 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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