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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Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia
We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Mander Playground
Mander Playground 2140 N 33rd St, PhiladelphiaWeek of Events
Monday, September 28, 2026
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September 28, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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September 28, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Cobbs Creek Park
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Cobbs Creek Park
Join We Walk PHL at Cobbs Creek Park at 61st! 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. […]
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park
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September 29, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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September 29, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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September 29, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Discovery Center
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 […]
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Discovery Center
Join We Walk PHL in East Fairmount Park at The Discovery Center! 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 […]
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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September 30, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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September 30, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Mander Playground
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Mander Playground
Join We Walk PHL at East Fairmount Park at Mander Recreation Center! 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 […]
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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October 1, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Eastwick Regional Playground
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October 1, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
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October 1, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Bartram’s Garden
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October 1, 2026 -Dance Talk: The Story of American Dance
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Eastwick Regional Playground
Join We Walk PHL at Eastwick Regional Playground! 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 […]
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 […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Bartram’s Garden
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 […]
Dance Talk: The Story of American Dance
Dance Talks is a new FREE series presented by Philadelphia Ballet’s Community Education and Public Programs to bring audiences behind the scenes of this season’s productions. The first Dance Talk event will feature a performance excerpt from Stars and Stripes Forever! by Philadelphia Ballet dancers […]
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Awbury Arboretum
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October 2, 2026 -First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
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October 2, 2026 -First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To… at the Science History Institute
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October 2, 2026 -Yoga at the Historic St. George’s Museum
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October 2, 2026 -Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
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October 2, 2026 -Illuminate Passyunk
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Awbury Arboretum
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 […]
First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
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 […]
First Friday: And the Nobel Goes To… at the Science History Institute
Have you ever been curious to learn more about the globally prestigious award established by Alfred Nobel? Most people know of the Nobel Prize, but there are many compelling science stories to discover. This First Friday, come out to the Science History Institute to celebrate […]
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.
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
This four-night exhibition joins the official PHL250 programming, kicking off on Friday evening with the Flip the Switch ceremony. Attendees can expect live music, local storytellers, family-friendly activities, vendors, giveaways, and additional First Friday offerings hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District. Friday, October 2: Flip […]
Illuminate Passyunk
Illuminate Passyunk is a free projection arts festival that transforms public spaces into canvases for local artists through projection mapping, interactive installations, and live audiovisual performances. Illuminate Passyunk is part of the larger Illuminate Philly initiative whose goal is to illuminate neighborhoods throughout the city, […]
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park
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October 3, 2026 -Fitler Square Farmers Market
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October 3, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fotterall Square Park
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October 3, 2026 -Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
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October 3, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 3, 2026 -Clark Park Farmers Market
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October 3, 2026 -Walking in William Still’s Steps: Hike + Community Conversation
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October 3, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Awbury Arboretum
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October 3, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Carroll Park
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October 3, 2026 -2026 Revolutionary Germantown Festival
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October 3, 2026 -Tea and Tour – Historic Wyck House
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October 3, 2026 -20th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut
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October 3, 2026 -Out & About in MNYK
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October 3, 2026 -Joy and Wellness Festival
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October 3, 2026 -Arts and Crafts Supply Swap
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October 3, 2026 -Shiverfest
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October 3, 2026 -Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
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 […]
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 […]
Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
The yearlong fun kicks off with a free birthday weekend celebration on October 3 and 4, thanks to funding from the Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO. This support ensures that the Please Touch Museum’s 50th birthday is a community-focused celebration, […]
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 […]
Walking in William Still’s Steps: Hike + Community Conversation
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. on Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM–2 PM for a 3.5-mile Underground Railroad history hike and talk in West Fairmount Park. The hike will begin at the sheep barn, located near Ridgeland Mansion, at 10 AM and […]
We Walk PHL Fall Season: Awbury Arboretum
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 […]
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 […]
2026 Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Journey to October of 1777 and encounter Germantown during the Battle of Germantown at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine! This annual free and family-friendly event is hosted at Cliveden - the epicenter of the 1777 Battle of […]
Tea and Tour – Historic Wyck House
Step back in time with an exclusive tour of the historic Wyck House, then unwind with traditional afternoon tea on the lawn.
20th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut
On Saturday, October 3, Philadelphia will once again go to the dogs! The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them, and PAWS’ biggest fundraising event of the year. Join us at The Navy Yard for a scenic […]
Out & About in MNYK
In celebration of October’s National Coming Out Day, Manayunk will host a series of events to celebrate on Gay St! The day will include drag story time, live performances by Philly Drag Mafia, a free drag show followed by a Karaoke Dance Party. Stick around […]
Joy and Wellness Festival
Come out to the Historic Fair Hill burial ground in North Philly for the Joy and Wellness Festival! Featuring Soulflow Yoga and Sound Bath, free Books and bike repairs, live music (Jimmy Jorge and the Latin Express), pumpkin painting, and more!
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? […]
Shiverfest
Every fall, Riverbend transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every […]
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
This four-night exhibition joins the official PHL250 programming, kicking off on Friday evening with the Flip the Switch ceremony. Attendees can expect live music, local storytellers, family-friendly activities, vendors, giveaways, and additional First Friday offerings hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District. Friday, October 2: Flip […]
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fernhill Park
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October 4, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 4, 2026 -Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
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October 4, 2026 -Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
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 […]
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 […]
Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
The yearlong fun kicks off with a free birthday weekend celebration on October 3 and 4, thanks to funding from the Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO. This support ensures that the Please Touch Museum’s 50th birthday is a community-focused celebration, […]
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
This four-night exhibition joins the official PHL250 programming, kicking off on Friday evening with the Flip the Switch ceremony. Attendees can expect live music, local storytellers, family-friendly activities, vendors, giveaways, and additional First Friday offerings hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District. Friday, October 2: Flip […]

