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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Week of Events
Monday, September 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -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, September 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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October 2, 2026 -First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
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October 2, 2026 -Illuminate Passyunk
Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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 […]
First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
Join in on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. First Friday dates: June 5, July 3, August […]
Illuminate Passyunk
Illuminate Passyunk is a free projection arts festival that transforms public spaces into canvases for local artists through projection mapping, interactive installations, and live audiovisual performances. Illuminate Passyunk is part of the larger Illuminate Philly initiative whose goal is to illuminate neighborhoods throughout the city, […]
Free
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
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October 3, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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October 3, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 3, 2026 -Walking in William Still’s Steps: Hike + Community Conversation
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October 3, 2026 -Open Play Saturdays
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October 3, 2026 -20th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut
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October 3, 2026 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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October 3, 2026 -Roxtoberfest Returns to Ridge Avenue
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October 3, 2026 -Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
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October 3, 2026 -Shiverfest
Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
The yearlong fun kicks off with a free birthday weekend celebration on October 3 and 4, thanks to funding from the Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO. This support ensures that the Please Touch Museum’s 50th birthday is a community-focused celebration, […]
Free
Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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 […]
Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Walking in William Still’s Steps: Hike + Community Conversation
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. on Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM–2 PM for a 3.5-mile Underground Railroad history hike and talk in West Fairmount Park. The hike will begin at the sheep barn, located near Ridgeland Mansion, at 10 AM and […]
Free
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 […]
$15
20th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut
On Saturday, October 3, Philadelphia will once again go to the dogs! The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them, and PAWS’ biggest fundraising event of the year. Join us at The Navy Yard for a scenic […]
$25
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Roxtoberfest Returns to Ridge Avenue
Roxtoberfest returns for its 14th year, bringing one of Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest celebrations to the Ridge. This event includes three stages of live entertainment, food, beer gardens, live pumpkin carving, and family funs and a pet costume contest This event takes places from Ridge Avenue […]
Free
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back thousands of years as a seasonal celebration in several Asian cultures, focused on families and communities gathering to celebrate abundance under the Harvest Moon. Asian Americans United hosts an annual street festival with programming that includes lion dances, Korean drumming, […]
Free
Shiverfest
Every fall, Riverbend transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every […]
$3 – $38
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 4, 2026 -Make Some Noise Family Festival for Hispanic Heritage Month
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October 4, 2026 -Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
Families are warmly invited to discover the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, a Philadelphia tradition over 35 years in the making, officially opening for the 2026 season on Saturday, April 4 and open every weekend until October 31. More than a market, this vibrant […]
Make Some Noise Family Festival for Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Philadelphia Art Museum! This event features a make-and-take castanet activity, bilingual music, explorations of sound and visual patterns in art, and a live mariachi performance. This event caters to all, with a designated sensory-friendly quiet zone. This event falls […]
Free
Kick-off Birthday Celebration at Please Touch Museum
The yearlong fun kicks off with a free birthday weekend celebration on October 3 and 4, thanks to funding from the Philadelphia City Fund’s 2026 Milestone Grant Fund, supported by PECO. This support ensures that the Please Touch Museum’s 50th birthday is a community-focused celebration, […]
Free