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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Philly Family Community Calendar
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
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Ants on a Log Presents: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Concert at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Founders Philly Freeze-Out
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February First Saturday Open House: Once Upon Deep Time at Wagner Free Institute of Science
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Lunar New Year Blessing Ceremony
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Do Portugal Circus at Franklin Mills Mall
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
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Presidents’ Day 2025 and JDAIM Celebration (Family Day) at the Weitzman Natural Museum of Jewish History
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Do Portugal Circus at Franklin Mills Mall
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
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President’s Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Kids Craft Drop-In Days at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives
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President’s Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
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Presidents’ Day Family Day and JDAIM Celebration
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DCS Symphony Explorers
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
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Yan Kama Yan Storytime at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture
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The Song of Silence at Venice Island Performing Arts Center
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Mister John’s Music Presents Drag Storytime
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The Song of Silence at Venice Island Performing Arts Center
$2 – $18
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection
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Nerd Fest
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The Rock and Roll Playhouse – Pink Pony Club Party at the Brooklyn Bowl
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The Song of Silence at Venice Island Performing Arts Center
$2 – $18
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