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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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre

Forrest Theater 1114 Walnut St, Philadelphia

Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are thrilled to present the Philadelphia premiere of "Some Like It Hot" at the Forrest Theatre. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. Set in […]

Opening Day Weekend: Spruce Street Harbor Park

Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Schedule Friday, May 23 7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with  Shekhinah B. Saturday, May 24 1 pm - […]

Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Kickoff Weekend

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

Help Morris Arboretum kick off Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise with the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators and the Hummingbird Hut! Garden Railway: World Pollinators features charming miniature trains weaving through a landscape teeming with flowers and buzzing with life, including spectacular sculptures of pollinators from around […]

Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival

The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from the vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries […]

Memorial Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

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

Join the Museum for Memorial Day Weekend to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Highlights include: "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of […]

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]

Silkscreens & Signatures – Free Printmaking and Civics Workshop

The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia

Join artists Kathryn Lien, Justin Keller and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then, make your own poster with a message that you think should be included in an […]

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

Meet the History Makers

Meet the History Makers
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia

Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier

El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia

El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]