The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!

FREE Backpack Giveaway & Community Day

Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors 6410 N Broad Street, Philadelphia

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Funeral Directors will host a Backpack Giveaway & Community Day, helping local students prepare for the new school year while bringing families together for a fun-filled day. The event will feature the distribution of 750 backpacks filled with […]

Free

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library

Chair Yoga at South Philadelphia Library
South Philadelphia Library 1700 South Broad Street, Philadelphia

Taught and led by Lindsey Gill, a certified yoga instructor, Chair Yoga uses a chair instead of a mat to make yoga more accessible for those with knee and wrist limitations. Please wear comfortable clothing and prepare to have fun. No prior experience or registration […]