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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  • Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium

    Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design A Doodad is a fun two-part tufting workshop happening on November 21st and 22nd with Crimson Thread Workshop. Young artists will learn design skills and create their own tufted artwork (up to 28 × 28 inches) using studio tools and materials. Space is limited […]

    $175
  • Riverbend’s Barn Dance

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Riverbend EEC invites you to join them on November 21st for live music by Box & String and dancing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Register here.

    $25
  • New Movement Fishtown Gym Opening Day, plus Free Climbing and Rentals

    Movement Fishtown 1700 N. American Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness, the nation’s largest climbing gym, will be opening its newest Philadelphia location this Saturday, November 22. Movement Fishtown, the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Pennsylvania, offers more than 41,000 square feet of climbing, yoga, and fitness space designed to […]

    FREE
  • Girls Who Ball at Phield House

    Phield House 814 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, United States

    Phield House is hosting an all-girls empowerment clinic on November 22nd for ages 7-14. The session focuses on flag football skills, teamwork, and confidence-building in a fun, supportive environment. Sign up here.

    $25
  • Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium

    Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design A Doodad is a fun two-part tufting workshop happening on November 21st and 22nd with Crimson Thread Workshop. Young artists will learn design skills and create their own tufted artwork (up to 28 × 28 inches) using studio tools and materials. Space is limited […]

    $175
  • The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade

    Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation will kick off the holiday season as it marches through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This year there are more ways than ever to watch the excitement and […]

  • Thanksgiving Day Early Dinner Cruise

    City Cruises Philadelphia - Penn's Landing 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate a stress-free and unforgettable Thanksgiving aboard City Cruises Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Early Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. Skip the cooking and enjoy a festive, chef-prepared buffet featuring all your holiday favorites, seasonal cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and breathtaking views of the Philadelphia […]

    $99 – $129
  • Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

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

    Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]

  • Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

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

    Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]

  • Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

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

    Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]