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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  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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

    Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

    $24
  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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

    Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

    $24
  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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

    Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

    $24
  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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

    Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

    $24
  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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

    Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

    $24
  • Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

    Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

    Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • DIY Halloween Ghost Picture

    Enjoy a super fun craft night with Solar Moon Crystals! Learn how to make the viral DIY ghost picture for the month of October! Venmo  to reserve your spot! Only 15 spaces will be available!   Snack and light refreshments will be provided as well […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Spooky Mini Golf

    Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event

    Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season.  Add some fun to your day or fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks set in the spirit of the season! There are 2 ways to experience Spooky Mini […]

  • 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 […]

  • Botanical Potions: Fall Friday for Kids & Families

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

    Join Morris Arboretum to make botanical potions! Learn about plants and their mythological histories then make your own botanical potion for the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged! Free with general admission. Meet at the Pumpkin Cottage.

  • Spooky Maker Market

    The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    An extra spooky night for October First Friday! The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center and Thunder Mug Café are partnering up to host a night of halloween-themed vending. Get your spooky trinkets, make a craft, eat some s’mores, and vote for your favorite Scarecrow!

  • 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 […]

  • Rutabaga Costume Sale!

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Looking for the perfect Halloween costume without breaking the bank—or the planet? Come shop Rutabaga Toy Library’s Costume Sale! It’s a fun, sustainable way to score something fantastic for Halloween, dress-up, or imaginative play—all while supporting a great cause. Every costume purchased helps fuel Rutabaga's […]

  • Shiverfest 2025 – Riverbend Environmental Education Center

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Join Riverbend on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 pm for a day of spooooook-tacular fun at their Family Fall Festival! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community event packed with fun, fall activities for the whole family, including: Delicious food trucks by Victor's Pizza, Chewy's, and Dre's […]