The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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Greater Philadelphia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
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Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University
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Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University
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Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair
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Meet the History Makers
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West Philly Porchfest
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Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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Family Festival: Ahead of Fashion at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philly Pride March & Festival
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Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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Rawk U Young Student Spring Showcase
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
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Yoga On The Pier
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Philly’s Annual Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
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Arts on Center Stage
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club Grand Opening Weekend
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Swedish National Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum
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Meet the History Makers
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VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club Grand Opening Weekend
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Head for the Cure 5k – Philadelphia
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Home Safety Event hosted by Kidde,The Home Depot & iHeartMedia
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Pride at Please Touch Museum
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Meet the History Makers
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Juneteenth: Celebrating Literacy & Artistic Freedom
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Evil Genius Beer Company’s Pride Block Party
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Bacon, Beer, Bourbon & Country Music Festival
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Music Theatre Philly presents “Seussical Jr.”
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VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club Grand Opening Weekend
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Music Theatre Philly presents “Seussical Jr.”
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PECO Family Jams: James Hampton Sculptures at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
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Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Arts on Center Stage
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Drag Bingo at PHS Pop Up Garden Manayunk
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Schuylkill Banks Movie Night – Groundhog Day
Free
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