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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Week of Events
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Water Safety Day at Goldfish Swim School Mt. Laurel
Water Safety Day at Goldfish Swim School Mt. Laurel
Pool season is almost here, so join Goldfish Swim School in celebrating water safety for a water safety presentation and open swim! They will also have crafts, games, vendors and snacks for families to enjoy as well. This event is just $5 per swimmer, but […]
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Math at Every Stage: The Montessori Approach from Toddler to Elementary
Math at Every Stage: The Montessori Approach from Toddler to Elementary
Join Greene Towne for a hands-on parent event where you’ll move through the Toddler, Primary, and Lower Elementary classrooms, explore the materials up close, and see the full arc of Montessori math — from a child’s first sense of order and number all the way […]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Curtis Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Magic and mischief intertwine in Benjamin Britten’s enchanting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Critically acclaimed director Sarah Ina Meyers and dynamic international conductor Vinay Parameswaran lead a dazzling cast of young opera stars and members of Curtis Symphony Orchestra in […]
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”
Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”
Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19th Year Anniversary. This May, they will present “Have a Spring Concert Series with CWDT” at the Fringe Arts Theatre. CWDT will present three performances […]
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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May 2, 2026 -May First Saturday Open House: Go Birds at Wagner Free Institute
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May 2, 2026 -Curtis Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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May 2, 2026 -Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”
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May 2, 2026 -Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”
Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
May First Saturday Open House: Go Birds at Wagner Free Institute
Birdwatching requires a combination of skills: a watchful eye, a patient demeanor, and a working knowledge on what local birds look like, sound like, and where you might best find them. At this First Saturday Open House, be an ornithologist by practicing your bird watching […]
Curtis Opera Theatre Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Magic and mischief intertwine in Benjamin Britten’s enchanting adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Critically acclaimed director Sarah Ina Meyers and dynamic international conductor Vinay Parameswaran lead a dazzling cast of young opera stars and members of Curtis Symphony Orchestra in […]
Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”
Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19th Year Anniversary. This May, they will present “Have a Spring Concert Series with CWDT” at the Fringe Arts Theatre. CWDT will present three performances […]
Contemporary West Dance Theatre “Spring Concert Series”
Contemporary West Dance Theatre, (CWDT) one of the country’s leading Contemporary Modern, ballet dance company, is excited to announce its 19th Year Anniversary. This May, they will present “Have a Spring Concert Series with CWDT” at the Fringe Arts Theatre. CWDT will present three performances […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]

