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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We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park

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

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

We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fotterall Square Park

We Walk PHL Fall Season
Fotterall Square 2400 N 11th St, Philadelphia

Join We Walk PHL at Fotterall Square 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 […]

Free

Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Farmers Market
Fitler Square Philadelphia

Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood. The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]

We Walk PHL Fall Season: Awbury Arboretum

We Walk PHL Fall Season
Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia

Join We Walk PHL at Awbury Arboretum! 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

We Walk PHL Fall Season: Carroll Park

We Walk PHL Fall Season
Carroll Park N 58th Street & W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia

Join We Walk PHL at Carroll 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

Clark Park Farmers Market

Clark Park Farmers Market
Clark Park 4200 Regent Street, Philadelphia

Established in West Philly in 1998, this market is one of The Food Trust’s largest with a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, meats and specialty products. Clark Park Saturday market is a neighborhood favorite that operates year-round thanks to support from […]

Free

Delaware River Festival

Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

Make a splash at the Delaware River Festival, a free day of family fun along the Philly Waterfront! Explore games, crafts, and hands-on activities led by environmental educators while learning more about the Delaware River. Enjoy the festivities at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, head across […]

3DPrintopia

3DPrintopia
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia

3DPrintopia® Brings a Weekend of Big Ideas, Fast Racers and Hands-On 3DPrinting Fun to the Pennsylvania Convention Center! The two-day celebration invites makers, families, students, creators, engineers and the 3D curious to see what happens when imagination gets a third dimension. WHEN Saturday, Sept. 26 […]

$10

Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park

Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia

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 […]

Philly AIDS Thrift 21st Year Anniversary Block Party

Philly AIDS Thrift 710 S 5th Street, Philadelphia

Philly AIDS Thrift presents a free, family-friendly celebration! The Philly AIDS Thrift 21st Anniversary Block Party will take place on the 700 block of South 5th Street on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12:00 to 6:00 pm, right in front of the store! The fun-filled […]

Free

South Street Fall Fest

South Street South Street, Philadelphia

Festival season isn’t over quite yet!! Join neighbors and friends for South Street Fall Fest 2026 🍁✨🍂 Spanning eight blocks of South Street, Fall Fest is a community-rooted experience featuring a unique theme on each block, brought to life by District businesses. The festival offers […]

Free

Why Reconstruction Matters with Dr. Greg Downs

Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia

Learn about the unfinished struggle over freedom, citizenship, democracy and equality after the Civil War. This period shaped issues that Americans confront to this day: white nationalist backlash, political violence, the power of the federal government, affirmative action and how the nation approaches inequalities. Despite […]

Free

Monarch Festival

Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees

Join community members at AWA to celebrate our pollinator gardens, learn about the beautiful monarch butterfly, make pollinator crafts, and more!

Free