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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  • East Passyunk Fall Fest

    East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    East Passyunk invites you some spooktacular fun! Bring the whole family out for Fall Fest on October 26th from 11am to 4pm for pedestrian-only fun on East Passyunk Ave between Morris and Dickinson Streets and specials up and down the entire Avenue!  

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20
  • Trick-or-Treat Around the Town Center

    King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

    Plan for an evening of candy, costumes, and community fun. Guests are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat through the Town Center as participating shops and restaurants hand out candy. Costumed pets (on leash) are welcome, too. After filling up on sweets, kids and parents […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20
  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20
  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20
  • Spooky Season Crafting

    Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for trick or treating by making your own bat, insect, or even monster to take with you! Join us at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage to listen to spooky tunes, dance, and craft to get into the spooky spirit. Costumes are encouraged! Free with general […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Halloween Party at East Passyunk Community Center

    East Passyunk Community Center 1025 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join East Passyunk Community Center for a Halloween Party! There will be games, a costume contest, singing and dancing, and more!

  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Runs nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]

  • Halloween 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This Halloween, October 31st, join the Museum of the American Revolution, on-site or online, for family-friendly frights and fun! This features turnip-carving demos, Revolutionary-themed pumpkin stencils, and more.

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20
  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family for some magical, Halloween fun at Otherworld Philadelphia! Your family can enjoy trick-or-treat candy stations throughout the exhibits, get creative with Halloween-themed arts and crafts, and warm up with delicious hot chocolate. Kids in costume receive 50% off admission!

  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

    Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Runs nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]

  • Nightmare on Columbus Blvd – 21+ Halloween at Dave & Busters Philly

    Dave & Busters 325 N. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for a frightfully fun night at Dave & Buster’s Philadelphia! Join the 21+ Halloween Costume Party on Friday, October 31st from 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM. It’s your chance to drink, play, and be scary — all under one roof! Ticket Price: $32 […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20
  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family for some magical, Halloween fun at Otherworld Philadelphia! Your family can enjoy trick-or-treat candy stations throughout the exhibits, get creative with Halloween-themed arts and crafts, and warm up with delicious hot chocolate. Kids in costume receive 50% off admission!

  • Dia de Los Muertos event in Havertown

    Spanish Exploradores 17 Mifflin Ave, Suite 207, Havertown, PA

    Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Spanish Exploradores. Join a vibrant family celebration filled with: Face Painting Delicious Food Tasting Fun Crafts Open Play for the Kids Come honor tradition, make memories, and enjoy a colorful afternoon together! Limited tickets are available — grab yours here before […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

    Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

    Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents A Twisted Christmas, Philadelphia's first and only holiday haunted house! For this season, cheer and terror come together for this Christmas-themed horror experience. This is perfect for those that love Halloween and Christmas while creating new memories with the family. […]

  • Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

    Lincoln Mill’s A Twisted Christmas

    Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lincoln Mill Haunted House presents A Twisted Christmas, Philadelphia's first and only holiday haunted house! For this season, cheer and terror come together for this Christmas-themed horror experience. This is perfect for those that love Halloween and Christmas while creating new memories with the family. […]