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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join We Walk PHL at Bartram's Garden! 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 […]

Have too many books? Bring three books to exchange at the Back to School Book Swap at A Novel Idea Philly. Connect with your community over a shared love for books and reading, and take advantage of the chance to win some prizes! Light refreshments […]

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 […]

Join in on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. First Friday dates: June 5, July 3, August […]

Shop local at the Artist and Artisans Market on select Fridays and Sundays at the Pier.

Get a glimpse into what students of the past left behind in their laboratory notebooks. Love notes, doodles, mysterious scribbles, clever quotes: what do you take note of in class? School is back in session, so make your first field trip to the Science History Institute this […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer during Labor Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution, featuring living history interpretations, 10-minute talks, and activities and crafts in our family-friendly discovery center. Children ages 12 and under will receive free Museum admission throughout […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join We Walk PHL at Fernhill 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 […]

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer during Labor Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution, featuring living history interpretations, 10-minute talks, and activities and crafts in our family-friendly discovery center. Children ages 12 and under will receive free Museum admission throughout […]

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 […]

Project Capoeira Inc. presents Brazilian Day at Spruce Street Harbor Park, part of the PECO Multicultural Series. Celebrate the beauty and culture of Brazil with neighbors of all ages on the waterfront. This event is free and open to the public!