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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Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00
Event Series Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

Free

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Race for the Watershed Duck Derby and 5K at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

5K Duck Dash: 9am | Family Fun Festival:10am-1pm | Duck Races start at 10:30am Help support healthy waterways in the community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, this event is a fundraiser to help raise money to preserve and protect the watershed in the park […]

$3 – $50
Event Series Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

Free

Newlin at Night: “Moth Mania!” at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Explore nocturnal life in the park! Learn how we use light traps to attract moths for research projects and become familiar with some of our area's nocturnal frequent fliers. This event aims to collect data that will help determine what species live in the park, […]

Free

Event Series Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

Free

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

History, Archaeology, & Family Fun at the Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of […]

$5

Event Series Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

Free

Event Series Kitchen Encounters

Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

Free