The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]

Children and families can create their own piece of art with teaching artists from the Claymobile.  

From February 28 to March 8, families can explore the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, held each spring at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year's theme, Rooted: Origins of […]

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 […]

An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]

From February 28 to March 8, families can explore the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, held each spring at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year's theme, Rooted: Origins of […]

From February 28 to March 8, families can explore the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, held each spring at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year's theme, Rooted: Origins of […]

An exhibition featuring artwork by Kathleen Greco and Andrea Bartine Caldarise exploring ocean life and natural landscapes will be on view starting from November 4, 2025 through April 14, 2026. Through their distinct styles, both artists explore patterns, textures, and forms found in nature. The […]

From February 28 to March 8, families can explore the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, held each spring at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year's theme, Rooted: Origins of […]

The whole family can get Easter Bunny photos at Cherry Hill Mall. Professional spring portraits and Easter Bunny pictures are available in Grand Court from March 6 to April 4, 2026, which is perfect for the upcoming season. Book time slots for only $20, and […]

At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]

On March 6, 2026, at Midsummer Books, families are in for a special treat as author Jessica Yoon hosts a storytime celebrating her newest picture book, Jeong Is Jeong. This book is a lyrical story about connection, care, and the quiet ways people show up […]

At Please Touch Museum, families will cxperience the Festival of Colors alongside artmaking, storytelling, and music that highlight the traditions of this colorful holiday. To learn more about the day's schedule, click here.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly's Mini Makers program brings the joy of building and creating to young learners ages 3–6 through weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes in Glenside, PA, where little hands explore engineering and creativity in a screen-free environment—and every child takes home something they […]

At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

From February 28 to March 8, families can explore the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, held each spring at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year's theme, Rooted: Origins of […]

Come together for a music class that's perfect for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Miss Molly's classes include early childhood literacy skills while encouraging music appreciation and having fun.

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 […]

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!

Families can celebrate the Lunar New Year by learning the fundamentals of traditional lion dance! This hands-on workshop introduces basic movements, rhythms (drumming and cymbals), and the cultural meaning behind lion dance. The also includes a short demonstration by the Philly Suns team and practice. The […]

Budding naturalists of all ages are invited to bring their found rocks, minerals, shells, bones, insects, fossils, and other specimens to the Wagner Free Institute of Science's Natural History Road Show for identification by a panel of experts. Visitors can chat with scientists specializing in […]

From February 28 to March 8, families can explore the 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show. The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the world's oldest and largest indoor flower show, held each spring at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year's theme, Rooted: Origins of […]

Join Academy educators and other young natural history fans for science story time! Each week features a family-friendly science story and an interactive craft to try. For March 2026: March 7–8, Shark Lady by Jess Keating March 14–15, Spring After Spring by Stephanie Roth Sisson March 21–22, Dinosaur Lady by […]

Come together for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible exhibition at American Swedish Historical Museum with SEAMAAC. Guests can learn about art and culture through family-friendly, nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists. This event features a collaborative mosaic project, a […]

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 […]

Dive into the heart of Irish culture with lively traditional music sessions every Sunday in March. Listen to jigs, reels, and hornpipes played on fiddles, flutes, and more as musicians take turns calling tunes in an informal, ever-changing musical conversation. Everyone is welcome!