The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!

New to Philly or a lifelong local? This event is for you! Whether you're just settling in or know the city like the back of your hand, join for a day of learning, sharing, and community-building! What’s Happening? Over 10 amazing partners will be offering […]

Gather at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to […]

Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15th to Oct 15th. Join the Library in exploring the many Hispanic authors, illustrators, and characters in graphic novels. Learn to draw some of your own characters with mural artist Zerbe. All supplies are provided!

The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks.  Known as PARKing) Day, this annual event re-imagines the possibilities of 140 square feet […]

Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23

Enjoy a free screening of "National Treasure 2" on Independence Mall in partnership with Independence Visitor Center. Bring your own blankets/chairs and get ready for an evening of entertainment.

Spruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]

Join the Philadelphia String Project for an Open House. The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University (PSP) serves beginning young string (upper & lower) players (K-6th grade) from the Philadelphia area in this weekly 3-year program incorporating group lessons and string ensembles. Students are taught […]

Local motorcycle aftermarket retailer, RevZilla, is celebrating the motorcycle community with its Moto Intro Event at its Philadelphia, PA store. This celebration is open to anyone (ages 16 and up) interested in learning how to ride a motorcycle. This FREE, first-ride experience provides new riders […]

Join Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Senator Vincent Hughes, Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr., the American Federation of Teachers, and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers for a fantastic celebration of literacy at the Reading Opens the World Family Literacy Fair! They will be giving away 30,000 free […]

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.  

Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.

Join the Historic St. George's Museum from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm for their kids' drop-in craft. This month, the craft offering will be making homemade candles! This event is free and participants can simply drop in.

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate culture, community, and early childhood at this special event designed for families, educators, and caregivers! Enjoy a day filled with… Meet & Greet with Book Authors Free Book Distribution Book Bags & School Supplies Free Baby Shower Essentials Food Trucks Family-Friendly Fun & More!

Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]

SCC Glass Education Center's Open Studio Event, Glass Sale, and Hands-On Glass Workshops! Free admission! The sale will feature handmade glass items, including pumpkins, flowers, jewelry, vases, and paperweights from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. While visiting the center, guests may tour the glass studios, […]

Sun Day, September 21, 2025 is a national day of celebration and action on solar energy. Sun Day Philadelphia will be full of solar powered and sun inspired activities for all ages. Live music, arts, solar car races, solar s’mores, solar kits for teachers, zero […]

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 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 […]

Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]