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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Celebrate one of Philadelphia’s favorite modern summer traditions in the heart of the Historic District: Wawa Hoagie Day! Join thousands of locals and visitors to honor local heroes and enjoy a performance by Voices of Service. Free Wawa Shorti Hoagies will be served at noon […]
Think you know American history better than Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and National Constitution Center Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham? Put your knowledge to the test in this lively trivia showdown featuring questions from the Center’s special America’s 250th edition of Trivial Pursuit: Exploring America’s Story. Whether […]
Red, White & Boom at the Market Join the Lansdowne Farmers Market for a joyful, rhythm-filled Fourth of July weekend celebration featuring music, creativity, community connection, and local history! This year’s market day will feature a lively community drum circle — and everyone is invited […]
For America’s 250th birthday, dive into the Declaration, walk among the founders, and explore the ideas behind the Revolution that still shape our nation today. There’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Kids and families can experience special performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live!, […]
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a special family-friendly performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! presented by Theatrebam Chicago and co-produced by Temple University School of Theater, Film and Media Arts (TFMA) featuring all Philadelphia artists. Kids and their caregivers are invited to sing along together at […]
July 4th FreedomFest is an annual Independence Day celebration at Pleasant Hill Park in Northeast Philadelphia. It is an inclusive, free, family-friendly festival along the Delaware River. Enjoy live music, local performers, arts and culture activities, recreation, food vendors, and community programming in one of […]
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, join the festivities in the nation’s largest free concert! Hosted by Wanda Sykes, catch performances from other big names like Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, The Roots, Jill Scott, and more. This massive celebration will conclude with a dazzling display […]
