The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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 […]

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is back for 2026! During the Festival, Franklin Square is open and free during regular daytime hours. The Franklin Square Playground will be fully open and free both daytime and during the evening hours, accessible only from […]

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 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 […]

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is back for 2026! During the Festival, Franklin Square is open and free during regular daytime hours. The Franklin Square Playground will be fully open and free both daytime and during the evening hours, accessible only from […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Back for year two, Stroll After Hours returns to Manayunk this July—bigger, better, and buzzing every Thursday evening! After an incredible debut last summer, we’re expanding this open-air night market into an even more dynamic experience. Head down to Main Street to enjoy live music, […]

Join us to celebrate Future/Past/Present at InLiquid Gallery! Featuring artists: Randall Cleaver, Billy Colbert, Carolyn Harper, Candace Karch, James Labold, Carole Loeffler, Benjamin B. Olshin This multi-media exhibition features seven InLiquid Artist Members making work about the United States’ past, present, and future. Using photos, […]

Celebrate Elmo’s adoption of his puppy Tango at Sesame Place Philadelphia with all things Tango! Festivities include Elmo & Tango's Gotcha Day Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends Gotcha Day Celebration Dance Party, and special photo opportunities with Tango, Barkley, and nostalgic friends from Sesame Street. […]

Goldfish Swim School - Mount Laurel is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a fintastic community celebration! Families are invited to join the 10th Anniversary Bash on Friday, July 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the school for an afternoon of fun featuring crafts, games, […]

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 […]

USA Baseball presents its annual HBCU Swingman Classic, where student-athletes from Division-1 programs at Historically Black Colleges and Universities compete for the title. Come out and support these young athletes as they get a chance to compete in front of a national stage. Make sure […]

The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square is back for 2026! During the Festival, Franklin Square is open and free during regular daytime hours. The Franklin Square Playground will be fully open and free both daytime and during the evening hours, accessible only from […]

Come join an evening of fun at the Tustin Recreation Center! In collaboration with the Philadelphia Film Society, Parks and Recreation, and Read to Succeed, this family-friendly Movies on the Block program will include a film screening of GOOD BURGER, back to school giveaways, a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate Elmo’s adoption of his puppy Tango at Sesame Place Philadelphia with all things Tango! Festivities include Elmo & Tango's Gotcha Day Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends Gotcha Day Celebration Dance Party, and special photo opportunities with Tango, Barkley, and nostalgic friends from Sesame Street. […]

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 […]

Immerse yourself in the ultimate baseball fan experience at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Fans will get the chance to step into the batter's box at the Capital One All-Star Village and participate in interactive contests, video games, meet-and-greets, and more!

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 […]

Gather in West Philadelphia for its 20th annual signature community festival, Celebrate Mantua. In alignment with America's semiquincentennial, the theme for this year's festival is "250 Black Moves", an exploration and celebration of the history of Black movement through dance, rhythm, activism, and advocacy. The […]

El Mercado Cultural returns to Cherry Street Pier this spring and summer, brought to life in collaboration with Fleisher Art Memorial. Free and open to all ages, the market features local vendors, food and drinks, and rotating entertainment across three dates — with market items […]

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 […]

Celebrate Elmo’s adoption of his puppy Tango at Sesame Place Philadelphia with all things Tango! Festivities include Elmo & Tango's Gotcha Day Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends Gotcha Day Celebration Dance Party, and special photo opportunities with Tango, Barkley, and nostalgic friends from Sesame Street. […]

Immerse yourself in the ultimate baseball fan experience at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Fans will get the chance to step into the batter's box at the Capital One All-Star Village and participate in interactive contests, video games, meet-and-greets, and more!

Now + Then Marketplace takes over Love Park this Sunday 7/12 from Noon to 5:00pm with over 40 local vendors selling everything from art prints and jewelry to t-shirts and locally brewed coffee. As always the market is free to attend, dog and kid friendly.

Families can look forward to a full afternoon of baseball action. The day kicks off with the All-Star Futures Game presented by Nike, where fans get an early look at some of the game's rising young stars. Right after, the action continues with MLBx: All-Star […]

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 […]