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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  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • (Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • (Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences

    The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]

  • Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation

    Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills program for justice-impacted young adults. Just Us reflects […]