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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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, PhiladelphiaWeek of Events
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Monday, February 9, 2026
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February 9, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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February 10, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
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February 10, 2026 -Hip Hop Jazz Musicology
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Hip Hop Jazz Musicology
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.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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February 11, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
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February 11, 2026 -Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
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February 11, 2026 -Skill Swap Club at Design Gym
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
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 […]
Skill Swap Club at Design Gym
Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects the community by sharing what we know! This came from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from diverse backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, one group […]
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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February 12, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Friday, February 13, 2026
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February 13, 2026 -Dance Together with The Philadelphia Dance Academy
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February 13, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Dance Together with The Philadelphia Dance Academy
Every second Friday of the month until June 2026, Children 2+ can enjoy a free Dance Together Creative Movement class with Miss Sabrina at the Fishtown Library on the third floor.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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February 14, 2026 -Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
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February 14, 2026 -A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience
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February 14, 2026 -Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Lawncrest Library
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February 14, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
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February 14, 2026 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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February 14, 2026 -Love Your Pet Adoption Event at AWA
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February 14, 2026 -Love is Love is Love at Mister John’s Music
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February 14, 2026 -A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience
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February 14, 2026 -Sweetheart Skate at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
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 […]
A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience
The American Swedish Historical Museum presents Before the Doors Open on February 14, 2026. This event is an immersive historical mystery where guests help uncover the identities of figures from the past through clues and audience voting. Tickets include a Scandinavian-inspired buffet and performance, making […]
Beginner-Friendly Yoga at Lawncrest Library
Practice beginner-friendly yoga on Saturdays at Lawncrest Library! Stretch the body and mind with yoga led by Elizabeth from Yoga4Philly. Mats provided but feel free to bring own mats. Please wear comfortable, warm clothes. All ages welcome.
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Love Your Pet Adoption Event at AWA
This Valentine’s season, celebrate love in its purest form at Animal Welfare Association's Love Your Pet Adoption Event. Celebrating both Valentine’s Day and National Love Your Pet Day, this special event is all about finding forever homes and honoring the incredible bond between people and […]
Love is Love is Love at Mister John’s Music
At Mister John's Music, they're celebrating the best part of being human for Valentine's Day. In their signature MJM way, they're throwing a party for their little ones. This event includes a celebration of love songs, love stories, slow dances and goodies! Participants can also […]
A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience
The American Swedish Historical Museum presents Before the Doors Open on February 14, 2026. This event is an immersive historical mystery where guests help uncover the identities of figures from the past through clues and audience voting. Tickets include a Scandinavian-inspired buffet and performance, making […]
Sweetheart Skate at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a date night at the Sweetheart Skate at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Sunday, February 15, 2026
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February 15, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
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February 15, 2026 -Love Your Pet Adoption Event at AWA
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February 15, 2026 -Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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February 15, 2026 -Friendship Fest at Goldfish Swim School Mount Laurel
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest
Experience winter magic by ice skating at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winter Fest. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Love Your Pet Adoption Event at AWA
This Valentine’s season, celebrate love in its purest form at Animal Welfare Association's Love Your Pet Adoption Event. Celebrating both Valentine’s Day and National Love Your Pet Day, this special event is all about finding forever homes and honoring the incredible bond between people and […]
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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 […]
Friendship Fest at Goldfish Swim School Mount Laurel
Join Goldfish Swim School Mount Laurel for Friendship Fest! Bring friends and make a splash at their open swim, enjoy face painting, tasty snacks, and a few fun surprises along the way. It’s the perfect chance to swim, snack, and celebrate friendship.

