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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are thrilled to present the Philadelphia premiere of "Some Like It Hot" at the Forrest Theatre. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. Set in […]
Opening Day Weekend: Spruce Street Harbor Park
Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Schedule Friday, May 23 7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with Shekhinah B. Saturday, May 24 1 pm - […]
Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from the vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries […]
Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Kickoff Weekend
Help Morris Arboretum kick off Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise with the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators and the Hummingbird Hut! Garden Railway: World Pollinators features charming miniature trains weaving through a landscape teeming with flowers and buzzing with life, including spectacular sculptures of pollinators from around […]
Memorial Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Join the Museum for Memorial Day Weekend to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Highlights include: "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of […]
Monday, May 19, 2025
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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May 20, 2025 -Yoga On The Pier
Yoga On The Pier
Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
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Friday, May 23, 2025
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Saturday, May 24, 2025
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May 24, 2025 -Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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May 24, 2025 -Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
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May 24, 2025 -Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University
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May 24, 2025 -Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University
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May 24, 2025 -Meet the History Makers
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May 24, 2025 -El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
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May 24, 2025 -GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop
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May 24, 2025 -Silkscreens & Signatures – Free Printmaking and Civics Workshop
Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.
Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University
Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
$40.00
Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University
Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]
$40.00
Meet the History Makers
Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]
El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]
GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Silkscreens & Signatures – Free Printmaking and Civics Workshop
Join artists Kathryn Lien, Justin Keller and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then, make your own poster with a message that you think should be included in an […]
Sunday, May 25, 2025
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May 25, 2025 -Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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May 25, 2025 -Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
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May 25, 2025 -Meet the History Makers
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May 25, 2025 -GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop
Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.
Meet the History Makers
Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]
GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.