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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  • Taste of the Philippines: Design Your Own Halo Halo

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

    Join the fun at Cherry Street Pier for Taste of the Philippines, a vibrant celebration of Filipino American History Month hosted by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce – Greater Philadelphia. Part of the PECO Multicultural Series’ 30th Anniversary, this family-friendly event features local performers, […]

    Free
  • Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Trick or Treat at Otherworld
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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!

  • East Falls’ 7th Annual Halloween Parade and Block Party

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate a favorite East Falls tradition at the 7th Annual Halloween Parade & Block Party, hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library! This free, family-friendly event kicks off with a lively neighborhood parade at 3:30 PM, followed by an afternoon of music, games, local treats, and festive […]

    Free
  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]

  • 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, […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • East Passyunk Fall Fest

    East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    East Passyunk invites you some spooktacular fun! Bring the whole family out for Fall Fest on October 26th from 11am to 4pm for pedestrian-only fun on East Passyunk Ave between Morris and Dickinson Streets and specials up and down the entire Avenue!  

  • 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 […]

  • Sunday Cider Stroll at Headhouse Farmers Market

    Headhouse Shambles 2nd & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Kick off Philly Cider Week with this community-friendly Sunday Cider Stroll at the historic Headhouse Shambles, hosted by The Food Trust and South Street Headhouse District. Families can enjoy apple-based drinks, seasonal snacks, and activities for all ages, including face painting, raffles, and live bluegrass […]

  • 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, […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Halloween Party at East Passyunk Community Center

    East Passyunk Community Center 1025 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join East Passyunk Community Center for a Halloween Party! There will be games, a costume contest, singing and dancing, and more!

  • 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, […]

  • Halloween 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

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

    This Halloween, October 31st, join the Museum of the American Revolution, on-site or online, for family-friendly frights and fun! This features turnip-carving demos, Revolutionary-themed pumpkin stencils, and more.

  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Trick or Treat at Otherworld
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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!

  • Philadelphia American Heart Association’s Heart Walk

    Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fountain View at Logan Square is proud to join the American Heart Association’s 2025 Philadelphia Heart Walk on Saturday, November 1, at Citizens Bank Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the walk kicks off at 8:45 a.m. This inspiring community event offers a fun, […]

  • 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, […]

  • Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

    FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    On November 1st, join Independence Seaport Museum and Fairmount Park Conservancy for a free community paddle boating event at FDR Park! See the lake with a new perspective while enjoying nature with your family and friends. Registration is not required but RSVP is appreciated here.

  • Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1775 at the Museum of the American Revolution

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

    250 years ago, Philadelphia was on the road to Revolution. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution on Nov. 1-2 to experience a living history event that will immerse you in the fall of 1775. Enjoy walking tours, dramatic vignettes, and hands-on activities as you […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • 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
  • November First Saturday Open House: Spooky Creature Feature—Bats!

    Wagner Free Institute 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, United States

    Did you know Pennsylvania is home to nine species of bats? Visit The Wagner Free Institute of Science’s November Open House to discover why bats are important to the ecosystem and meet live ambassador bats during a special presentation by The Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and […]

    Free
  • Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Trick or Treat at Otherworld
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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!

  • Dia de Los Muertos event in Havertown

    Spanish Exploradores 17 Mifflin Ave, Suite 207, Havertown, PA

    Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Spanish Exploradores. Join a vibrant family celebration filled with: Face Painting Delicious Food Tasting Fun Crafts Open Play for the Kids Come honor tradition, make memories, and enjoy a colorful afternoon together! Limited tickets are available — grab yours here before […]

  • Creative Women of Lansdowne II: Opening Reception

    20*20 Gallery 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA

    Join Lansdowne Arts Committee on November 1st at the 20*20 House Gallery for the opening reception of Creative Women of Lansdowne II. Curated by Women Creating Community with support from the LEDC’s Art Committee, this exhibition highlights the talent and creativity of Lansdowne’s women—from seasoned […]