101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly
Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!
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Indigenous Peoples Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Native American history and culture during the Museum of the American Revolution’s annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration from Saturday, Oct. 12 – Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The weekend will include traditional Native American dance performances, hands-on demonstrations, and other special activities for all ages.

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

Indigenous Peoples Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Native American history and culture during the Museum of the American Revolution’s annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration from Saturday, Oct. 12 – Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The weekend will include traditional Native American dance performances, hands-on demonstrations, and other special activities for all ages.

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

Fall Art Supply Exchange

Utility Works Creative Community 32 E Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA, United States

Do you have art supplies that you no longer need, but are still in working condition? Would you love to find free materials that you do need? Then come to Lansdowne’s Fall Art Supply Exchange! At this event, you can bring art supplies you no […]

Northern Liberties Fall Fest

Northern Liberties , United States

Join the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District and The Northern Liberties Neighbors Association for a full day of fall festivities for all ages! Fall in love with Northern Liberties as you wander through the outdoor market, taste test seasonal brews and treats, and enjoy live music! When you visit, […]

Indigenous People’s Day Celebration

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend with  dance performances, live music and lectures, vendors, family activities, and more!

Indigenous Peoples Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Native American history and culture during the Museum of the American Revolution’s annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration from Saturday, Oct. 12 – Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The weekend will include traditional Native American dance performances, hands-on demonstrations, and other special activities for all ages.

Scavenger Hunt & Costume Party

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to the Morris for a Halloween scavenger hunt and dance party! Find all the fall blooms for a trick or TREAT, and see the villainous scarecrows along our Scarecrow Walk. After sunset, come back to the Welcome Center for our costume dance party. $30 […]

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Philly Bike Ride 2024

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly Bike Ride is thrilled to announce the third annual event, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. The recreational ride offers a festive atmosphere with iconic views, snacks, drinks and live music along the way as you pass through historic landmarks and neighborhoods such as […]

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A pumpkin a day keeps the ghosts away! Bring your child to pick a pumpkin out of Franklin Square’s Pumpkin Patch! We’ll provide supplies to decorate it so that they can take it home and be ready for Halloween. This event is free for children […]

HOWL-o-ween Pet Costume Contest and Fall Fest

Liberty Lands Park 913 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia

Get ready to unleash the fun at the 10th Annual Hound-O-Ween Fall Festival and Pet Costume Contest, hosted by Street Tails Animal Rescue! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Liberty Lands, 913 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA. Dress your […]

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

Fall Fest at the Philly J

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Join us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season!This year's event is FREE to enter, with exciting activities for all ages. Some activities may require tickets or a wristband, and pre-registration is now open to help speed up check-in. Enjoy live music, obstacle […]

Harvest Fest With A Touch of Honey!

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the season’s harvest and honey with this autumnal festival at Bartram's Garden. Come for free educational bee-themed activities, cider pressing, wellness workshops, seasonal planting, crafts, and more!

Event Series Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk 4312 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

The FREE Trick-or-Trolley will escort guests to all of their favorite Main Street haunts including Manayunk’s spookiest attraction…Lincoln Mill Haunted House! Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration. Don't miss the chance to meet […]

Bears’ Big Screen – Featuring Paddington

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 8891 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is hosting a free outdoor movie night! The Bears' Big Screen will be featuring family classic Paddington on Friday, October 25. Make sure to click the link below to RSVP beforehand.

Halloween in Manayunk

Manayunk 4312 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

Saturday, October 26 hosts Manayunk’s annual Main Street Trick-or-Treating event and the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. Get ready to dress to impress. Kick off the day at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade. At 10:30AM, the parade will march down to Main […]

End Childhood Cancer Halloween 5K

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The End Childhood Cancer Walk/Run is back for strides and spooks on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Hosted at the Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Marine Parade Grounds, the most inspiring 5K (3.1 miles) is back with some new tricks and treats, including a fang-tastic additional registration level […]

Event Series Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Sankofa Farm Stand at Clark Park

Clark Park 4200 Regent Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers […]

CultureFest! Día de los Muertos Festival

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This full-day festival offers fun for the whole family, including an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, dance and music performances, and an enormous traditional ofrenda (altar) installation by the Mexican Cultural Center by artists José Martín Anguiano Hermosillo and Maria Felix. Included with Museum Admission.

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

East Passyunk Fall Fest

East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

East Passyunk invites you some spooktacular fun! Bring the whole family out for Fall Fest on October 26th from 11am to 4pm for pedestrian-only fun on East Passyunk Ave between Morris and Dickinson Streets and specials up and down the entire Avenue. There will be […]

Event Series Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]

Event Series Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk Trick or Trolley

Manayunk 4312 Main Street, Manayunk, PA, United States

The FREE Trick-or-Trolley will escort guests to all of their favorite Main Street haunts including Manayunk’s spookiest attraction…Lincoln Mill Haunted House! Decked out with lights, spooky decorations, music, movies, and more, the Trick-or-Trolley truly is the ultimate Halloween celebration. Don't miss the chance to meet […]

East Falls Halloween Parade & Block Party

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Welcome to the East Falls 5th Annual Halloween Parade and Block Party, hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library on  Saturday, October 26 (rain date Sunday, October 27th)! This event is a collaborative effort of the community, celebrating the spirit of Halloween and our wonderful neighborhood. Halloween […]

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

Event Series Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]

Bark-or-Treat Trail

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate with a favorite canine for this pup-tastic Halloween event. Dogs are encouraged to dress in costume, follow a trail of treats, and collect giveaways while supplies last. Enjoy music, photo opportunities, and a place to play and run in the Square.

Event Series Halloween at the Seaport Museum

Trick or Treating at the Seaport Museum

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

On Thursday for Halloween evening, stop by the introduction galleries at 12 Fulton Street and Bowne & Co. Stationers at 211 Water Street to show off your costume and get your treats! From 11am to 5pm, the Museum will be open for you to enjoy Pay What […]

Cherry Street Pier First Friday

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

Visit the Cherry Street Pier 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: January 5, February […]