Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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PhillyKinder Deutscher Familiennachmittag & Laternenumzug
The German Society of Pennsylvania 611 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesInterested in celebrating the season with the German Society of Philadelphia? Check out this event! During the first hour, attendees will read a book, make lanterns, and have some coffee/cake. The second hour will feature a 20-minute outside walk covering a few blocks as well […]
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MAYFAIR 16th Annual Xmas Village & Tree Lighting
Cottman & Frankford Cottman and Frankford Avenues, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMayfair is kicking off the holiday season with its 16th Annual Xmas Village & Tree Lighting on November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Cottman and Frankford avenues! Families and neighbors are invited to come together for a festive evening filled with holiday spirit, community […]
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFamilies can visit the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days. These are accessible learning experiences for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can explore the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe […]
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Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe 27 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMinistry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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(Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]
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Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United StatesVolunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]
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Stevie the Inventor – Build it Live Show!
Nazarene Baptist Church of Nicetown 3975 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGet ready for 45 minutes of family fun filled with music, dancing, interactive games, and exciting STEM demonstrations! Families can dance along to the Inventor Shuffle, cheer on contestants, and explore Newton’s laws of motion with a balloon-powered experiment. Plus, enjoy fun challenges like the […]
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
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First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin in on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. First Friday dates: June 5, July 3, August […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT BORSKI PARK IN BRIDESBURG
Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park 3150 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGet into the holiday spirit at Christmas Village at Borski Park on December 12, 2026, starting at noon at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park! Families can enjoy free photos with Santa, live music, festive crafts for all ages, and holiday shopping with local vendors. Bring […]
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Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United StatesVolunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen 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 […]
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Hansel and Gretel
Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]
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Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFamilies can visit the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days. These are accessible learning experiences for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can explore the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe […]
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Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAt Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
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(Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFrom March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]