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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Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library
Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, PhiladelphiaWeek of Events
Monday, September 29, 2025
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September 29, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
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September 29, 2025 -Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library
Library friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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September 30, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
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September 30, 2025 -Yoga On The Pier
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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, October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
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October 1, 2025 -Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event
Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season. Add some fun to your day or fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks set in the spirit of the season! There are 2 ways to experience Spooky Mini […]
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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October 2, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Friday, October 3, 2025
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October 3, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
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October 3, 2025 -Shady Brook Farm FallFest
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October 3, 2025 -Storytime and Design at Design Gym
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October 3, 2025 -Botanical Potions: Fall Friday for Kids & Families
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October 3, 2025 -First Friday: Start Talking Science
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Shady Brook Farm FallFest
Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Storytime and Design at Design Gym
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Botanical Potions: Fall Friday for Kids & Families
Join Morris Arboretum to make botanical potions! Learn about plants and their mythological histories then make your own botanical potion for the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged! Free with general admission. Meet at the Pumpkin Cottage.
First Friday: Start Talking Science
Want to know what really happens in a laboratory? Want to meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more? Then Start Talking Science! This First Friday, you’ll meet dozens of researchers from local universities, presenting innovative projects and answering your questions live […]
Saturday, October 4, 2025
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October 4, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
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October 4, 2025 -Revolutionary Germantown Festival
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October 4, 2025 -Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House
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October 4, 2025 -Open Play Saturdays
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October 4, 2025 -Mutt Strut 2025
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October 4, 2025 -Roxtoberfest 2025
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October 4, 2025 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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October 4, 2025 -Shiverfest 2025 – Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Germantown’s place in the American Revolution will be on full display at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival, Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. Enjoy hands-on activities, meet the soldiers, take tours, enjoy food and more at this annual free […]
Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House
Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Open Play Saturdays
Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
Mutt Strut 2025
The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them! Join PAWS at The Navy Yard on Saturday, October 4 for a scenic walk and family-friendly festival with plenty of fun for humans and dogs alike. Enjoy activities and […]
Roxtoberfest 2025
Roxborough's 13th Annual fall street festival will feature a day full of family fun. This event will have the traditional feel of a German beer fest, including performances by Galena Brass Band, circus performers, competitions, an array of food trucks, a mini classic car show […]
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Shiverfest 2025 – Riverbend Environmental Education Center
Join Riverbend on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 pm for a day of spooooook-tacular fun at their Family Fall Festival! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community event packed with fun, fall activities for the whole family, including: Delicious food trucks by Victor's Pizza, Chewy's, and Dre's […]
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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October 5, 2025 -Hellerick’s Fall Festival
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October 5, 2025 -Philadelphia Museum of Art Family Festival: Things That Go
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October 5, 2025 -Trans Kids and Queer Families Hang with Philadelphia Family Pride
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October 5, 2025 -Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
Philadelphia Museum of Art Family Festival: Things That Go
Come on, vamanos! Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and discover art in motion. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway Zoom, vroom, or sail your way through a project celebrating art on the move. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Sensory-Friendly Quiet Zone | […]
Trans Kids and Queer Families Hang with Philadelphia Family Pride
Join Philadelphia Family Pride for a play date at Gold Star Park! Email info@phillyfamilypride.org to RSVP.
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

