Mommy & Me Mondays
Fox Chase Farm 8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFamily fun for moms & children! Ages 1-5. Enjoy story time in the barn, visit the farm animals, and tour the gardens. Bring a snack and eat near the garden!
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101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly
Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!
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Stroll The Street
Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesShop, dine, and stroll your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features live music, local vendors, activities, happy hour specials, and shopping deals all while leaning into the neighborhood’s creative community. June kicks off with Manayunk’s plein air competition, Plein on […]
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
S’mores & More
Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United StatesWhat is summer without s’mores, crisp graham crackers, melting chocolate, perfectly roasted marshmallows and your buddies Join in at Riverbend for a fun summer evening with campfire and nature exploration. Gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and soak up the last of summer. […]
Stroll The Street
Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesShop, dine, and stroll your way down Main Street during Stroll the Street. The series features live music, local vendors, activities, happy hour specials, and shopping deals all while leaning into the neighborhood’s creative community. June kicks off with Manayunk’s plein air competition, Plein on […]
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
First Friday Movie Nights Under the Stars & Stripes
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGuests are encouraged to BYOB and snacks and make a night of it in the House’s courtyard as they enjoy a kitschy classic under the stars. Tickets are $8 in advance at www.historicphiladelphia.org or at the gate and include an after-hours tour of the House.
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
Sensory-Friendly Mornings
The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
Saint Joseph’s Kinney Center Walk/Run for Autism
Saint Joseph's University Hawk Hill Campus 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate 15 years of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support by participating in the Twelfth Annual Kinney Walk/Run for Autism! All participants in this family friendly event receive a t-shirt, special visit from SWOOP of the Philadelphia Eagles, snacks and drinks, and more! […]
Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease Philadelphia
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the movement to Take ACTION and fundraise for the mission of NPF. Celebrate your fundraising achievements with the psoriatic disease community at Take ACTION-Fest on September 21st. This family-friendly festival will include admission into the zoo, education, food, entertainment, vendor booths, an inspiring program […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Unpacking the Past Turns 10! Anniversary Celebration
Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis year, when kids are going back to school, everyone gets to take a "field trip." The Penn. Museum is commemorating the 10th anniversary of its highly acclaimed educational program, Unpacking the Past, with Unpacking the Past Turns 10!, a K-12 community celebration on Saturday, […]
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United StatesHistory, Archaeology, & Family Fun! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! This year, the site’s archaeology festival has been incorporated into the Fall Festival, so the […]
69th Annual Hero Thrill Show
Wells Fargo Center 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIt will be a show of support with hot wheels and cool daredevil motorcycle maneuvers at the 69th annual Hero Thrill Show at noon at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot in South Philadelphia on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The carnival-style fundraiser supports the college […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Museum for Art in Wood presents Family Craft Table
Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Museum’s Family Craft table. This fall the Museum will offer a monthly free seasonal hands-on craft for all ages to enjoy. Stop in and experience the Museum’s current exhibition Fruition: Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood 2024, […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
“My Uncle Sam” at Philly Fringe
Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesComing this year to Philly Fringe, the story of Jewish-American vaudevillian Sam Barton, as told by his descendant! See “My Uncle Sam”, the remarkable tale of a man present for some of the most pivotal moments in history, eager to share his lightness and artistry […]
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Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United StatesA week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]
First Friday Movie Nights Under the Stars & Stripes
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGuests are encouraged to BYOB and snacks and make a night of it in the House’s courtyard as they enjoy a kitschy classic under the stars. Tickets are $8 in advance at www.historicphiladelphia.org or at the gate and include an after-hours tour of the House.
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
Fall Festival at the Philly J
Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United StatesJoin us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season! This year, Fall Fest is FREE to enter. Please be aware that many activities may require tickets or a wrist band to participate. Registration and wristband pre-orders are now open! Early registration helps us […]
Saturday Free Boating
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.