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 Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia
Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia
Week of Events
Monday, August 17, 2026
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August 17, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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August 18, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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August 18, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Straw Maze Reception
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August 19, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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August 19, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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August 19, 2026 -Screening of LION by National Geographic
Straw Maze Reception
Join us on the grounds of Woodmere's Charles Knox Smith Hall for the 2026 Annual Straw Maze opening reception & enjoy the unveiling of the Summer Community Art Project installation! Explore the spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2026 straw maze. Built with […]
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Screening of LION by National Geographic
Be among the first to experience National Geographic's most ambitious wildlife series ever produced on the big screen. Executive produced by Jon Favreau (The Lion King, Iron Man, The Mandalorian) and created in partnership with the legendary BBC Studios Natural History Unit (Planet Earth, Blue […]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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August 20, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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August 20, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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August 20, 2026 -Pay Your Shoe Size Thursdays
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August 20, 2026 -PIDC and Ensemble present Third Thursdays
Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
What do you want America to be like in the future? Perhaps you have a wish for your own future? Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future. Your wish will then […]
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Pay Your Shoe Size Thursdays
Every Thursday in August beginning August 6, your skate size sets the price! Pay the number of your roller skate size for admission and rental, so if you wear a size 8, you pay $8. It’s a fun way to roll into the weekend without […]
PIDC and Ensemble present Third Thursdays
Beginning this May and continuing through October, Third Thursdays, hosted by PIDC and Ensemble, will transform Chapel Plaza at the Philadelphia Navy Yard into a lively, family and dog-friendly outdoor gathering space on the third Thursday of each month from 4 to 7 p.m. Designed […]
Friday, August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
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August 21, 2026 -Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
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August 21, 2026 -Friday Night Jazz Series
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]
Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
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.
Friday Night Jazz Series
Families can catch free live jazz on the waterfront at Spruce Street Harbor Park, featuring an exceptional lineup of musicians in partnership with Rising Sun Presents. Think skyline views, soulful music, food, drinks, and a laid-back lounge atmosphere. Open to all ages and not to […]
Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -Fitler Square Farmers Market
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August 22, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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August 22, 2026 -Clark Park Farmers Market
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August 22, 2026 -The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl
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August 22, 2026 -Tai Chi at Spruce Street Harbor Park
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August 22, 2026 -Blue Mountain Resort Pierogies & Pints Festival
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August 22, 2026 -Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
Fitler Square Farmers Market
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 […]
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 […]
Clark Park Farmers Market
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 […]
The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl
Calling all book lovers! Participate in the 2026 Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl this August. With more than 50 independent bookstores participating across the Greater Philadelphia area, there's sure to be something for everyone. In addition to bookstores, the crawl has over 20 attractions planned, including libraries, […]
Tai Chi at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Families and individuals can start their Saturdays with movement, mindfulness, and waterfront views at Tai Chi at Spruce Street Harbor Park. This relaxing weekly experience combines Tai Chi and guided meditation on the park's double-decker barge along the Delaware River. Focused on slow, intentional movement […]
Blue Mountain Resort Pierogies & Pints Festival
Blue Mountain Resort's annual Pierogies & Pints Festival returns Aug. 22–23 for a weekend of delicious food, craft beverages and live entertainment in the Pocono Mountains. Held in the Valley area behind the Adventure Center, the festival features savory, sweet and creative pierogies from regional […]
Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
Do you have gently used or new art and craft supplies that are collecting dust? Are there things you bought for projects you're never going to get to or lost interest in? Do you want to try a new hobby but need inspiration and means? […]
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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August 23, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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August 23, 2026 -Ennoble Care Philly Open
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August 23, 2026 -Ukrainian Folk Festival and Outdoor Concert 2026
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August 23, 2026 -Blue Mountain Resort Pierogies & Pints Festival
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August 23, 2026 -Back-to-School Sundays
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August 23, 2026 -Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
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 […]
Ennoble Care Philly Open
Professional women's tennis returns to Philadelphia this summer with the inaugural Ennoble Care Philly Open, taking place August 23–29 at the University of Pennsylvania's Hamlin Tennis Center. As the only U.S. stop on the Women's Tennis Association calendar ahead of the U.S. Open, and one […]
Ukrainian Folk Festival and Outdoor Concert 2026
From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous, power, rhythm and strength of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance, and every brilliant “Kolomiyka” (polka) and soulful folk song in between, families can experience the […]
Blue Mountain Resort Pierogies & Pints Festival
Blue Mountain Resort's annual Pierogies & Pints Festival returns Aug. 22–23 for a weekend of delicious food, craft beverages and live entertainment in the Pocono Mountains. Held in the Valley area behind the Adventure Center, the festival features savory, sweet and creative pierogies from regional […]
Back-to-School Sundays
Every Sunday in August, beginning August 2 Philly students can skate for free before heading back to class! K–12 and college students receive free roller-skating admission and skate rental with a valid Philadelphia student ID. Please note: Offer is available for on-site redemption only. A […]
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's most beloved summertime traditions. The festival features roller skating, outdoor boardwalk games and rides, mini golf, and great food and drinks, all set against stunning views of the Delaware River and the Ben Franklin […]

