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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Week of Events
Monday, October 26, 2026
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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October 30, 2026 -Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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October 30, 2026 -Harvest Festival at the 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 […]
Harvest Festival at the Y
The West Philadelphia YMCA invites families to celebrate fall at its annual Harvest Festival on Friday, October 30, from 4–7 p.m. This free event is open to youth ages 5–18 and features trunk-or-treat, arts and crafts, face painting, a live DJ, an obstacle course, family […]
Saturday, October 31, 2026
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October 31, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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October 31, 2026 -Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
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October 31, 2026 -Open Play Saturdays
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October 31, 2026 -PopUpPlay’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Cherry Street Pier
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October 31, 2026 -East Passyunk Fall Fest
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October 31, 2026 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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October 31, 2026 -Halloween Noon Bash – At The Skate Plex
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October 31, 2026 -Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
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October 31, 2026 -Halloween Skate Party
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
PopUpPlay’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Cherry Street Pier
Get ready for a not-so-scary Halloween celebration at Cherry Street Pier! Join PopUpPlay for a family-friendly Halloween party packed with costumes, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, treats, and plenty of creative fun.Tickets: $20 per person | $70 for four Come dressed in your Halloween best and help […]
$4 – $70
East Passyunk Fall Fest
Families are invited to join the spooktacular Fall Fest celebration on October 26th along East Passyunk Avenue. Kids and adults can participate in pumpkin carving and creative arts activities, and trick or treating. Guests can also browse craft and arts vendors throughout the event. Free […]
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Halloween Noon Bash – At The Skate Plex
Philly SkatePlex invites families to a spooktacular Halloween celebration on Saturday, October 31, from noon to 3 p.m., with admission just $14! Guests can show off their favorite costumes, meet friendly Halloween characters, and enjoy a costume contest, candy station, tattoos, face painting, and Halloween […]
Habitat Stewards at Newlin Grist Mill
Volunteers can help Newlin Grist Mill and make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like […]
Halloween Skate Party
Philly SkatePlex is hosting a frightfully fun Halloween Skate Party on Saturday, October 31, from 4–7 p.m., featuring a Buy One Admission for $14, Get One FREE deal and skate rentals for just $6! Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite costumes, meet […]
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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