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Bilbo Baggins embarks on an unexpected adventure filled with magic and mystery in The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company. This exciting new stage production brings Tolkien's beloved story to life, as Bilbo travels through fantastical lands, encounters fascinating creatures, and discovers the power of friendship. […]
The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Spotlight Series during select months in 2025. The series will celebrate favorite animals through special talks, enrichment activities, take-home crafts, themed food and beverages, and educational experiences. The Spotlight Series is included with regular Zoo admission. In May, the […]
This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia's public parks from May 10-18, 2025. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting […]
Learn how to fish for free with Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners and Riverfront North Partnership! Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction will be provided. First come, first served. There will be rods to loan out and worms for bait. You are welcome […]
FAN EXPO Philadelphia is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO Philadelphia is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and then […]
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a free family-friendly movie night at The Yard on Coltrane Street during Love Your Park Week! Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a screening of the 2016 family-friendly animated comedy "Sing"! TICKETS: FREE! Please […]
Join Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives for a Kid's Craft Drop-in class, on the third Saturday of each month. Each month will be a new theme.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Get your gluten free on when the country’s biggest gluten-free expo returns to Oaks! * 100+ vendors including bakeries, brands, businesses, restaurants, artisans, food trucks and nonprofits * Free samples * Products for purchase * Kids’ Zone * Vegan and allergen-free options * Demos and […]
The South 9th Street Festival is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond. For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a […]
GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way is an all-day event designed to empower girls in grades K–12 with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create a better future while showcasing the amazing work Girl Scouts do in the community through Take Action Projects! Packed with dynamic speakers, […]
Join over a dozen historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution to do hands-on crafts and activities. See demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, such as a shoemaker, a pepper-pot soup seller, a bread maker, a corn husk doll maker, and more. Meet […]
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
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 […]
Celebrate the history of motherhood and the legacy of Anna Jarvis (the founder of Mother's Day) at this tea party! You'll get to do a craft, listen to storytime, try historic teas, and view a special exhibit of Anna Jarvis' belongings. Reservations required as space […]
Now + Then Marketplace takes over the heart of Fishtown, hosting over 50 local vendors on the triangular block that's home to neighborhood institutions like Johnny Brenda's & Two Robbers, Saturday 5/16 from 11am to 6pm. Food & drink specials are available from all restaurants & bars on the […]
Inspired by APS Museum's 2025 exhibition, Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City, take part in a variety of activities as they welcome the spring weather and celebrate the opening months of their current exhibition. There will be hands-on activities, games, and snacks for the whole family.
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. […]
Walk to end breast cancer! When you register for the MORE THAN PINK Walk, you are joining a community that understands the impact we have when we come together and fundraise in support of our shared vision of a world without breast cancer. There are […]
See old friends and make new ones as you listen, learn and explore the zoo during this family-friendly event designed to raise funds and awareness for children who are deaf or hard of hearing who are learning to listen and talk at Clarke Pennsylvania. Participants […]
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
The South 9th Street Festival is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond. For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a […]
Make a kite out of paper and bamboo, inspired by kites of Vietnam. Kite making and flying emphasizes balance and presence, offering a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Find personal expression through decorating your kite sail with colorful markers, cut papers, or sumi ink. […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Bring the whole family to PAFA’s 2025 Spring Festival and celebrate another year of creativity and community! Enjoy a fun-filled day of art-inspired activities for the whole family.
Experience a FREE multicultural family celebration at The Weitzman on May 18th in partnership with American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPAJA)! Celebrate Jewish American and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with music, dance, crafts, workshops, and tours. Engage all […]
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 […]
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
