The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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  • Dance Together Class at the Fishtown Library

    Fishtown Library 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Miss Sabrina and invite your friends for a free Dance Together Creative Movement class for children 2+ at the Fishtown Library on October 9th from 10:30-11:15am on the third floor!

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • cinéKIDZ presents Turning Red—in partnership with YES!

    Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You're invited to join cinéSPEAK for the inaugural season of cinéKIDZ! cinéKIDZ invites children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers to discover magical worlds, unforgettable characters, and stories that inspire curiosity, kindness, and wonder. Each free monthly gathering transforms the library into a playful […]

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Imagination Ball | 50 Years of Fun: The Next Chapter

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

    The Please Touch Museum's annual gala, Imagination Ball, returns on October 22nd to celebrate the Museum’s 50th birthday. During the evening, the Museum will honor two legendary leaders of the Museum: Portia Sperr, the founder of Please Touch Museum, and Nancy Kolb, its President and […]

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier

    First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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