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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  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Sun Day at Love Park

    Love Park 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Sun Day, September 21, 2025 is a national day of celebration and action on solar energy. Sun Day Philadelphia will be full of solar powered and sun inspired activities for all ages. Live music, arts, solar car races, solar s’mores, solar kits for teachers, zero […]

  • We Are the Seeds Philly

    We Are the Seeds Philly

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]

  • Harvest Jawn

    South Philly Food Co-op 2031 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA

    Harvest Jawn is South Philly Food Co-Op's autumnal festival, taking place on Juniper St. Between Snyder & Mckean from 12PM to 4PM, this fall block party style event will feature food trucks, craft fair, live music, DJ, and tons of fall family fun! This is […]

  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Yoga On The Pier

    Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Northern Liberties Night Market

    Northern Liberties Night Market

    Northern Liberties , United States

    This family-friendly, dog-friendly, night-time festival will feature dozens of food trucks, shopping vendors, kids activities such as paint-your-own pumpkins & games, live music, and entertainment. Beverages, beers, and cocktails will be available from places such as Standard Tap, El Camino Real, Urban Village Brewing Co., […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Spruce Street Dance Nights at Spruce Street Harbor Park

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Spruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]

    Free
  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Delaware River Festival

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join the annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal […]

    Free
  • Delaware River Festival

    Penn's Landing - DE Waterfront Festival 211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

    Celebrate the River that connects PA and NJ at the Delaware River Festival on September 27th at the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts! This FREE, family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities for all ages. What to Expect: Live animals & environmental exhibits Face painting & hands-on […]

    Free
  • Open Play Saturdays

    Open Play Saturdays

    Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

    Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

    $15
  • Social Justice Resource Fair

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Head to the Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement for the 10th annual Social Justice Symposium. This teen-led event will be a resource fair addressing two major issues: Food Accessibility and Mental Health.  Local organizations tackling these issues will be present with resources for […]

  • Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social

    Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social

    Sunset Social 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA

    Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]

  • Philadelphia Family Pride Picnic

    Rittenhouse Square 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring your own lunch and meet other Philadelphia Family Pride families in the park!

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • “Mon Carton / My Cardboard Box” Performance (all ages)

    Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A cardboard box to explore? And why not dive in head first? The suspense and mystery of a featureless box provide the entry into a world of discovery, imagination and metamorphoses. Out of the box, we discover different objects, sounds, and onomatopoeia. The performer engages […]

  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Family Funday with PopUpPlay

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library

    Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Library friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Yoga On The Pier

    Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Spooky Mini Golf

    Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event

    Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season.  Add some fun to your day or fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks set in the spirit of the season! There are 2 ways to experience Spooky Mini […]

  • Open Gym

    Open Gym at Design Gym

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]

  • Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick’s Fall Festival

    Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • Open Gym

    Open Gym at Design Gym

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]