Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
Join Pig Iron Theatre Company in a celebration of Philadelphia’s young inventors as engineering students of Science Leadership Academy at Beeber share an exposition of their inventions and the alternate worlds/histories surrounding them. The small-scale World’s Fair style expo will feature booths showcasing inventions and […]
Join the Friends of Campbell Square and Liberti Church - Riverwards for an Easter egg hunt. Free to ages 12 and under!
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos: songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week. Spanish beginners (and their animal toys) welcome! Intended for ages 0 to 5 years old, along with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Meets on Tuesdays from March […]
"In the Soft Light" brings together four artists who explore the masculine through the soft light of photography and sculpture. Each artist delves into the physical and emotional closeness between men, finding softness and lightness while challenging traditional conceptions of masculinity. Photographers Thomas W. Moore, […]
Supplement your child’s learning at school, reduce screen time and Saturday boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Break away from the “norm” and watch your child’s creativity and imagination grow! Robot Rookie's one-hour Saturday Robotics Class allows children (4–8 years old) […]
Join Epic Church for an epic morning of Easter fun! Free activities include Egg Hunts every 10 minutes (divided by age group), pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, a petting zoo, and balloon animals.
Free Easter egg hunt in South Philly held by City Life Philly. For children up to age 12.
Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing our city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across […]
Stenton's Easter event includes an egg hunt, natural egg dyeing, crafts, and face painting! The Egg Hunt begins promptly at 1:00 PM, and the site is open until 3:00 PM for the other activities and refreshments. Event is free; donations are greatly appreciated. Reservations are […]
The Clover Market announces the start of the spring outdoor event season in downtown Chestnut Hill, PA, on Sunday, April 13, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The Chestnut Hill Market will feature over 90 carefully curated vendors offering a diverse selection of handmade and […]
The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]
Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives will host a complimentary, family-friendly Easter celebration. The event will feature a spring-themed craft activity, a reading of the children's book "How to Catch the Easter Bunny," and an Easter egg hunt throughout the museum's historic grounds. Attendees are […]
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos: songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week. Spanish beginners (and their animal toys) welcome! Intended for ages 0 to 5 years old, along with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Meets on Tuesdays from March […]
Join Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives for a Kid's Craft Drop-in class, on the third Saturday of each month. Each month will be a new theme.
Free Easter egg hunt in Southwest Philly held by City Life Philly. For children up to age 12.
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos: songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week. Spanish beginners (and their animal toys) welcome! Intended for ages 0 to 5 years old, along with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Meets on Tuesdays from March […]
As part of the evening lecture series Weeknights at the Wagner, archaeologist Jillian Gale will discuss how she uses archaeological and archival data to document how people navigated enslavement in the American South and Caribbean. The talk will take place in the Victorian lecture hall, […]
In collaboration with Bird Town, PA and as part of the Philly City Nature Challenge, Riverbend invites you to join their Spring Bird Walk. Walk with birder and conservationist Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Director Suzanne Safran as they lead you on a leisurely walk […]
Experience springtime on a colonial farm at Peter Wentz Farmstead's Sheep Shearing Day! Watch the farmers shear sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about […]
Join your neighbors from across Montgomery and Bucks Counties and Northeast Philly for the 3rd Annual Crooked Billet History Fair -- which celebrates the Revolutionary War's Battle of the Crooked Billet -- a wonderful afternoon for adults, seniors, families, students, kids, educators, enthusiasts, and anyone […]
Somos Philly Spanish Immersion Summer Camp is excited to invite families to a FREE, fun-filled Fiesta on Sunday, April 27, 2025 on the front lawn of the Old Pine Community Center. This special event will feature live music, Latin-inspired arts & crafts for kids, interactive […]
Family Art Day is completely free day at PAFA that invites families to spend Sunday afternoons making art and exploring the Museum together. Bring the whole family to PAFA to enjoy free art workshops, learn new skills, and make an exciting art project. All ages […]
The Clay Studio are visiting in their Claymobile to offer instruction and hands-on experience in working with the medium of clay. Registration before the event is strongly encouraged by calling 215-685-0498.
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Join local storyteller Ana Atach for Canticuentos: songs and stories in Spanish, with a new animal theme each week. Spanish beginners (and their animal toys) welcome! Intended for ages 0 to 5 years old, along with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. Meets on Tuesdays from March […]
Brought to the Delaware River Waterfront by DRWC, join us at Cherry Street Pier for First Friday presented by Fulton Bank for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, bites and sips from local food vendors, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Don’t miss: 4 […]
Free movies nights in the park are the perfect way to welcome spring and gather with the community! Enjoy a family-friendly activity at 7:30 pm, followed by the movie at 8 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 2: Inside Out 2 (PG) Pre-movie activity provided by Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center FRIDAY, […]
Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with Newlin Grist Mill's Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, Newlin Grist Mill brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect […]
Celebrate artist mothers with Art Mamas, a member-driven supportive community for parents in the arts. Parents can join a morning tour and conversation with current Artists-in-Residence while their little ones make art in the studio. Making activities for all ages and artist box viewings are available throughout […]
What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th […]
Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Join Goldfish Swim School for their 10th anniversary Family Swim! There will also be free snacks and crafts. Registration is required – 1 ticket per person.
