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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Sensory-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 […]
Bartram'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.
Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]
Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]
Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]
Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]
Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]
Celebrate 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! […]
Join 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 […]
A 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 […]
This 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, […]
Bartram'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.
History, 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 […]
Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]
Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]
It 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 […]
A 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 […]
Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]
Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]
Join 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, […]
A 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 […]
Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier always brings a full month of special events, fall food and drinks, and family fun to the waterfront through October 26th. Events include daily pick-your-own pumpkins and pumpkin carving (carving kits provided) starting at $5. On Sundays, expect live acoustic […]
A 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 […]
Coming 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 […]
A 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 […]
A 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 […]
A 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 […]
Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]
Back this year by popular demand, The Bad Pirate Rock Show is a musical odyssey for pirates of all ages! Join a wild band of silly sailors as they search for the true meaning of piracy. This young crew of pirate misfits must prove their […]
Please join us at the public reception for Bodies in Motion on Friday September 27th from 6 - 8 pm. The Lansdowne Art Committee is thrilled to present Bodies in Motion, on view at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne, PA September 21-December 01. Bodies in […]
Hacia la luz is a dance journey into the many worlds Elba has inhabited. This work is the culmination of an intensive exploration into her Andean ancestry through extensive travels and studies with gifted Shamans coupled with her lifelong passion and commitment to the beloved […]
A 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 […]
Bartram'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.
The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join us for an annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum […]
Start a new family tradition at Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride. Arasapha Farm is re-opening this year with lots of new additions and family fun. Take a hayride to their 4 acre pumpkin garden and choose from hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes. Prices vary from […]
