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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Week of Events
Monday, October 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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October 20, 2026 -Halloween Family Fun – Rittenhouse Square
Halloween Family Fun – Rittenhouse Square
Join Rittenhouse Square for a family-friendly Halloween celebration featuring face and pumpkin painting, games, balloon art, music, candy, refreshments, and Halloween inflatables for festive family photos. All are welcome to this free event, and kids are encouraged to wear their costumes!
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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October 22, 2026 -Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe
Ministry of Awe is a new, ever-evolving immersive art experience in Philadelphia that's located inside a 19th-century bank and transformed into a surreal world packed with fun for the family. Each act of wonder yields infinite returns. When visitors enter the ATM, they end up […]
Friday, October 23, 2026
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October 23, 2026 -Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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October 23, 2026 -Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail at N.E Family Y
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 […]
Halloween Trick-or-Treat Trail at N.E Family Y
The Northeast Family YMCA invites the community to a fang-tastic Halloween celebration on Friday, October 23, from 5–6:30 p.m. Families can dress up in their favorite costumes, grab their candy buckets, and follow the outdoor treat trail to collect sweet goodies and fun giveaways. This […]
Saturday, October 24, 2026
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October 24, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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October 24, 2026 -(Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences
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October 24, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 24, 2026 -Culture Fest – Día de los Muertos
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October 24, 2026 -Open Play Saturdays
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October 24, 2026 -Manayunk Main St Trick-or-Treating
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October 24, 2026 -Trick or Street Street at Franklin Square
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October 24, 2026 -Kimchi Festival at LOVE Park
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October 24, 2026 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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October 24, 2026 -2026 Tacony Fall Festival!
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October 24, 2026 -Trick or Treat Trail and Harvest Fest
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October 24, 2026 -Barely Scary Halloween Bash at Smith Playground
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 […]
(Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences
From March 28, 2026 to February 14, 2027, Botany of Nations is a groundbreaking exhibition that offers a culturally layered, new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery, co-curated with ethnobotanist and author Enrique Salmón, PhD, and developed with contributions from Indigenous […]
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 […]
Culture Fest – Día de los Muertos
Explore the unique history, traditions, and expressions of the Mexican celebration, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. This full-day festival at Penn Museum offers fun for the whole family, including an arts activity, altar competition, artisan market, dance and music performances, and an […]
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 […]
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Manayunk Main St Trick-or-Treating
Join neighbors on Main Street for community trick-or-treating at participating local businesses. This is a festive and fun day for all ages, even your furry friends. Don’t forget your best costume!
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Trick or Street Street at Franklin Square
Celebrate the sweet and spooky season with a trick or treating at Franklin Square. Kids 10 and under are welcome for a family-friendly afternoon of candy and fun. Follow the trail in Franklin Square and get some sweets on Trick-or-Treat Street. This event is FREE! Capacity is […]
Kimchi Festival at LOVE Park
Love Park comes alive with Korean culture at the Kimchi Festival, featuring an exciting lineup of K-pop dance challenges, a random play dance finale, Taekwondo demonstrations, traditional Korean drumming, dance, and jazz performances. Visitors can enjoy live kimchi-making workshops, food vendors, tasting stations, Hanbok try-ons, […]
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
2026 Tacony Fall Festival!
Join in for a day full of entertainment, costume contests, carnival games, and more! The 6800-6900 blocks of Torresdale Ave will be blocked off for this event.
Trick or Treat Trail and Harvest Fest
Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center invites families to the 8th Annual Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 24, from 1–4 p.m. This free fall celebration kicks off with a Trick-or-Treat Trail from Spruce Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway to the Environmental Center, followed by an afternoon […]
Barely Scary Halloween Bash at Smith Playground
Enjoy a family-friendly Halloween celebration for all ages! Kids can enjoy on-site trick-or-treating, a costume parade and photo booth, arts and crafts and games, food and treat trucks, and classic playground fun. This event is free and open to the public!
Sunday, October 25, 2026
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October 25, 2026 -Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center
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October 25, 2026 -Sensory Friendly Day – Halloween Edition!
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October 25, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 25, 2026 -Chestnut Hill Halloween Pet Parade
Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center
Families can visit the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days. These are accessible learning experiences for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can explore the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe […]
Sensory Friendly Day – Halloween Edition!
Celebrate Halloween with a family-friendly day at The Franklin Institute designed with sensory needs in mind. Sensory Friendly Halloween offers a more comfortable, welcoming museum experience, complete with sensory-friendly shows, Halloween trick-or-treating, hands-on activities, community programming, and access to the museum’s general admission exhibits.
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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 […]
Chestnut Hill Halloween Pet Parade
The Chestnut Hill Community Association is excited to invite you and your beloved pets to their annual Halloween Pet Costume Parade, a spooktacular celebration of creativity, cuteness, and fun. There will be a Costume Contest with thrilling categories: Scariest, Cutest, Look-a-like with their owner, and Most […]