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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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] 
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]
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Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […] 
Bring the whole family for some magical, Halloween fun at Otherworld Philadelphia! Your family can enjoy trick-or-treat candy stations throughout the exhibits, get creative with Halloween-themed arts and crafts, and warm up with delicious hot chocolate. Kids in costume receive 50% off admission! |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […] 
Come join Riverbend on October 25th or November 1st to welcome some new trees to their nature preserve! Bring your friends and family along to help plant native trees and provide homes for animals that live in our forests. These are pay what you wish […]
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […] |
1 event,
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] |
1 event,
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […] |
1 event,
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] |
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Mi Casita is hosting Fall into Spanish, an open house at their new Passyunk location. Kids can enjoy seasonal read-alouds and hands-on activities in full Spanish immersion, while parents meet the teachers, tour the classrooms, and learn about the project-based learning approach. The event is […]
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] |
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Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […] |
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Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […] |
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Over 100 local park volunteer groups will host cleanup events across Philadelphia from November 14 to 16 as part of Love Your Park Weekend. Volunteers will care for public spaces, plant trees and shrubs, and prepare parks for winter. Community members can find a nearby […] |
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Over 100 local park volunteer groups will host cleanup events across Philadelphia from November 14 to 16 as part of Love Your Park Weekend. Volunteers will care for public spaces, plant trees and shrubs, and prepare parks for winter. Community members can find a nearby […] 
The National Dog Show takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks on November 15th and November 16th. Attendees can experience the Best in Show judging, see top agility and performance dogs, meet therapy dogs, and visit vendors. View admission prices and register […]
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Come see dancers from the Philadelphia Youth Ballet perform excerpts of the Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at Cherry St. Pier. Part of the Pop-Up Play, the event also features activities and games. Learn more and RSVP here. |
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Over 100 local park volunteer groups will host cleanup events across Philadelphia from November 14 to 16 as part of Love Your Park Weekend. Volunteers will care for public spaces, plant trees and shrubs, and prepare parks for winter. Community members can find a nearby […]
The National Dog Show takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks on November 15th and November 16th. Attendees can experience the Best in Show judging, see top agility and performance dogs, meet therapy dogs, and visit vendors. View admission prices and register […]
$20
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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
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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
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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 […]
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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 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
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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 […]
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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
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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, […] |
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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, […] |
1 event,
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, […] |
