The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!

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  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Woodford Apple & Pawpaw Festival

    Woodford Mansion 2300 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Celebrate the season with traditional cider pressing, apple and pawpaw tastings, pumpkin painting, mansion tours, and festive activities for the whole family in historic Fairmount Park!

  • Woodford’s 16th Annual Community Apple Festival & Pawpaw Palooza

    Woodford Mansion 2300 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Apple Festival: 11 am – 2 pm  Pawpaw Palooza: 12 – 4 pm Join POP, Woodford Mansion, and Fair Amount Food Forest for Woodford’s 16th Annual Community Apple Festival (now featuring Pawpaws as well!). Activities will include: fresh cider making apple & pawpaw tasting pawpaw […]

  • We Are the Seeds Philly

    We Are the Seeds Philly

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]

  • We Are the Seeds Philly

    We Are the Seeds Philly

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]

  • Harvest Jawn

    South Philly Food Co-op 2031 S Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA

    Harvest Jawn is South Philly Food Co-Op's autumnal festival, taking place on Juniper St. Between Snyder & Mckean from 12PM to 4PM, this fall block party style event will feature food trucks, craft fair, live music, DJ, and tons of fall family fun! This is […]

  • Northern Liberties Night Market

    Northern Liberties Night Market

    Northern Liberties , United States

    This family-friendly, dog-friendly, night-time festival will feature dozens of food trucks, shopping vendors, kids activities such as paint-your-own pumpkins & games, live music, and entertainment. Beverages, beers, and cocktails will be available from places such as Standard Tap, El Camino Real, Urban Village Brewing Co., […]

  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Philadelphia Family Pride Picnic

    Rittenhouse Square 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring your own lunch and meet other Philadelphia Family Pride families in the park!

  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Pepsi Philly Eats Fest

    Eakins Oval 24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Pepsi® Philly Eats Fest is bringing together beloved local eateries, football fans, and an all-star musical line-up on Saturday, October 4th from 12-5:00 pm at Eakins Oval. The event will celebrate Philly’s best bites and iconic flavors, spotlighting nine local restaurants from across the city, […]

    Free
  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

    Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

    23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!

  • Barrington Harvest Festival

    Clements Bridg Road Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ

    Bring the whole family to one of the area’s largest harvest celebrations! Explore over 100 craft and food vendors, classic cars, live music, stage shows, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and fun for all ages along Clements Bridge Road. Barrington, NJ is about […]

  • Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

    Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

    23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!

  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm FallFest

    Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

    Experience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]

  • Free Tasting Event – The No. 1 Dumpling in Japan Is Coming to Philly

    Giant Food 1403 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Japan’s number one frozen gyoza brand – Ajinomoto Hane-Style Gyoza – arrives in the U.S. this month, kicking off at Philadelphia grocery stores. Ajinomoto Hane-Style Gyoza are the only gyozas on the market featuring the signature “hane” — a delicate, crispy “lace skirt” that forms […]

    Free
  • Taste of the Philippines: Design Your Own Halo Halo

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the fun at Cherry Street Pier for Taste of the Philippines, a vibrant celebration of Filipino American History Month hosted by the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce – Greater Philadelphia. Part of the PECO Multicultural Series’ 30th Anniversary, this family-friendly event features local performers, […]

    Free
  • Sunday Cider Stroll at Headhouse Farmers Market

    Headhouse Shambles 2nd & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Kick off Philly Cider Week with this community-friendly Sunday Cider Stroll at the historic Headhouse Shambles, hosted by The Food Trust and South Street Headhouse District. Families can enjoy apple-based drinks, seasonal snacks, and activities for all ages, including face painting, raffles, and live bluegrass […]