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: 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

Dance Together Class at the Fishtown Library

Fishtown Library 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia

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

Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum

Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia

Ease into the weekend with free yoga and meditation every Friday in Old City this August and September. We recommend bringing a mat! Please note, sessions are held between two venues. Yoga & meditation sessions take place weekly at Historic St. George's Museum & Christ Church.

Stars and Stripes Forever!

Stars and Stripes Forever!
Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia

This dynamic mixed bill showcases the energy, creativity, and spirit of American ballet through works by Jerome Robbins, George Balanchine, and Eliot Feld. From Robbins’ vibrant Fancy Free to Balanchine’s jazzy Who Cares? (Concert Version) and patriotic Stars and Stripes, as well as Feld’s bold […]