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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Week of Events
Monday, October 12, 2026
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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October 14, 2026 -Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Philly Skate Plex
Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Philly Skate Plex
Get ready for a spooktacular day of skating, costumes, and Halloween fun for the whole family. Enjoy pumpkin crafts, face painting, tattoos, and Halloween music! Come dressed in your favorite costume for a chance to win a prize! Two sessions: 12 PM–3 PM & […]
Thursday, October 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 16, 2026
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October 16, 2026 -Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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 […]
Saturday, October 17, 2026
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October 17, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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October 17, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 17, 2026 -Open Play Saturdays
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October 17, 2026 -Manayunk Fall Festival
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October 17, 2026 -Kids Market in Manayunk
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October 17, 2026 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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October 17, 2026 -B.Y.O.C. South Street
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October 17, 2026 -Chestnut Hill’s Ghost Walk Stories
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 […]
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
Manayunk Fall Festival
Fall will be in the air for this brand-new outdoor event in the heart of Manayunk! There will be something for everyone- a variety of food trucks and vendors, live music, a mac n' cheese crawl, kids activities, and much more! Bring your friends, family, […]
Free
Kids Market in Manayunk
Come out and support the next generation of entrepreneurs at Kids Market in Manayunk! Watch young business owners turn their big ideas into reality as they launch their own businesses, sell to real customers, and build confidence along the way. Enjoy the crisp fall weather, […]
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
B.Y.O.C. South Street
Bring your own chair and join in on South Street fun, for a car-free afternoon and a fall evening of music, games, and screening of Hocus Pocus. This event is free for the community and includes a bounce house, pumpkin carving contest, and live music!
Chestnut Hill’s Ghost Walk Stories
Sign up for a ghost walk slot to hear four scary stories along a short route from the Chestnut Hill Library to Hilltop Books. At each stop, participants will enjoy a short story from a live, costumed storyteller. This event is suitable for kids and […]
Sunday, October 18, 2026
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October 18, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 18, 2026 -Halloween in the Historic District
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October 18, 2026 -Solloween at Solly Stables
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 […]
Halloween in the Historic District
Bring your family for a spooktacular Philadelphia adventure mixing history with Halloween fun and treats! Start at the Independence Visitor Center and pick up treat bags and maps for district-wide trick-or-treating. Join pumpkin painting at 11 am, then explore iconic landmarks offering ghostly tales and […]
Solloween at Solly Stables
Head to Solly Stables for their Solloween event this fall. Come and see their horses dressed up in their best costumes and bring a candy bucket for a unique trick-or-treating event for the whole family!