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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Philly Family Community Calendar
Week of Events
Monday, September 21, 2026
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Friday, September 25, 2026
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September 25, 2026 -Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
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September 25, 2026 -Ovarian Cancer Night at the Phillies
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September 25, 2026 -Friday Night Jazz Series
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.
Ovarian Cancer Night at the Phillies
Join the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation on September 25, 2026, at 6:40 p.m. for Phillies Ovarian Cancer Awareness Night. Fans will wear teal at Citizens Bank Park to show their support, as the Philadelphia Phillies will dedicate a game to ovarian cancer awareness. A […]
$48
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, September 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park
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September 26, 2026 -Fitler Square Farmers Market
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September 26, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fotterall Square Park
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September 26, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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September 26, 2026 -Clark Park Farmers Market
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September 26, 2026 -3DPrintopia
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September 26, 2026 -Delaware River Festival
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September 26, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Carroll Park
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September 26, 2026 -Philly AIDS Thrift 21st Year Anniversary Block Party
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September 26, 2026 -South Street Fall Fest
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September 26, 2026 -Why Reconstruction Matters with Dr. Greg Downs
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September 26, 2026 -Monarch Festival
We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park
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
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fotterall Square Park
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
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 […]
Free
3DPrintopia
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
Delaware River Festival
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Carroll Park
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
Philly AIDS Thrift 21st Year Anniversary Block Party
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
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
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
Join community members at AWA to celebrate our pollinator gardens, learn about the beautiful monarch butterfly, make pollinator crafts, and more!
Free
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fernhill Park
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September 27, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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September 27, 2026 -3DPrintopia
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September 27, 2026 -Festival of Festivals at Cherry Street Pier
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September 27, 2026 -Family Clay Day at Blooming Artist Studio
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fernhill Park
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 […]
Free
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 […]
3DPrintopia
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
Festival of Festivals at Cherry Street Pier
Enjoy two events in one day, as the afternoon launches the first-ever 'Festival of Festivals'. A unique celebration of local festivals, block parties, night markets, special talent and unique vendors that fuel the cultural gatherings produced during Philly’s 250th anniversary. Visitors can expect vendors, food […]
Free
Family Clay Day at Blooming Artist Studio
Gather the family for two hours of messy, creative fun at Blooming Artist Studio! Their Family Clay Day gives parents, kids, and crafters of all ages a chance to bond while sculpting unique, mess-free keepsakes using versatile air-dry clay.
$50