101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly

Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

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Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Walnut Street West Friends’ Holiday Book Sale

Walnut Street West 201 South 40th Street (40th & Walnut Streets), Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Walnut West Library Friends’ Huge Holiday Book Sale is Back! Browse from a large selection of barely used, quality children’s books as well as general fiction and nonfiction for the grownups. Prices range from $.50 to $3.00.  Proceeds are used by the Friends of […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Walnut Street West Friends’ Holiday Book Sale

Walnut Street West 201 South 40th Street (40th & Walnut Streets), Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Walnut West Library Friends’ Huge Holiday Book Sale is Back! Browse from a large selection of barely used, quality children’s books as well as general fiction and nonfiction for the grownups. Prices range from $.50 to $3.00.  Proceeds are used by the Friends of […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Event Series Stag & Doe Nights

Stag & Doe Nights

Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Wednesday from Thanksgiving through Christmas.  Chestnut Hill’s beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores.  A brass quartet will roam every Stag & Doe Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue and […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony and Happy Holidays from Rox Kick-Off

Roxborough Pocket Park 6170 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Roxborough Development Corporation presents Happy Holidays from Rox and the Annual Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony - the official kick-off to the three day holiday pop-up market and weekend of festivities. Happy Holidays from Rox expanded this year to a 3-day holiday event with a NEW indoor […]

Event Series West Craft Fest

West Craft Fest

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, United States

Two DIFFERENT days of local wares handmade with care, like artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, home wares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural bodycare, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts.

Fiber Craft Holiday Market

Bok Building 1901 S 9th St., Philadelphia, United States

You're invited to the first ever Fiber Craft Holiday Market in Philadelphia. This market boasts all things fiber craft: yarn shops, craft supplies & kits, indie dyers & spinners, handmade items, fiber art, textile wearables & jewelry, and more! With over 66 vendors, you can […]

Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Market

Operator's Club at the Piazza 1010 Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District kicks the holiday season up a notch with the return of the Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Shop on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th – in conjunction with the BRAND NEW Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll. Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Shop will pop-up at a BRAND NEW LOCATION this year Operator’s Club (1010 North Hancock) […]

HANDMADE x El Mercado Cultural

Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HANDMADE is an indoor juried craft market organized by Fleisher Art Memorial to promote local vendors and artists. Featuring a wide array of handmade and artisanal items, this annual market is the perfect place to find holiday gifts at a range of prices to accommodate […]

Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony and Happy Holidays from Rox Kick-Off

Roxborough Pocket Park 6170 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Roxborough Development Corporation presents Happy Holidays from Rox and the Annual Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony - the official kick-off to the three day holiday pop-up market and weekend of festivities. Happy Holidays from Rox expanded this year to a 3-day holiday event with a NEW indoor […]

Sisterly Love Holiday Markets at the Headhouse Shambles

Headhouse Shambles 2nd & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shop locally and shop female-led this holiday season! The Sisterly Love Collective is excited to be back at the Headhouse Shambles for their second year, hosting holiday markets on 12/2 (South Street Tree Lighting: Meet & Greet with Santa + the Mrs. Claus Holiday Market), […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Event Series West Craft Fest

West Craft Fest

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, United States

Two DIFFERENT days of local wares handmade with care, like artisan jewelry, ceramics, ornaments, art prints and originals, home wares, clothing, cozy hand knits, natural bodycare, candles, stationery, toys, and all sorts of unique holiday gifts.

Jingle Jawn Holiday Market

Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Save some space under the tree! Old Pine Community Center's third annual Jingle Jawn holiday market returns on Sunday, December 10th from 11am to 3pm. Shop from a diverse variety of local crafts and gifts, while enjoying local food and a festive children's craft station! […]

Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Market

Operator's Club at the Piazza 1010 Hancock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Northern Liberties Business Improvement District kicks the holiday season up a notch with the return of the Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Shop on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th – in conjunction with the BRAND NEW Northern Liberties Holiday Shopping Stroll. Northern Liberties Holiday Pop-up Shop will pop-up at a BRAND NEW LOCATION this year Operator’s Club (1010 North Hancock) […]

Trans Art Market

Bok Building 1901 S 9th St., Philadelphia, United States

Philly market exclusively highlighting trans & non-binary artists $5 entry, masks & vaccine cards/negative covid test required

Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony and Happy Holidays from Rox Kick-Off

Roxborough Pocket Park 6170 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Roxborough Development Corporation presents Happy Holidays from Rox and the Annual Roxborough Tree Lighting Ceremony - the official kick-off to the three day holiday pop-up market and weekend of festivities. Happy Holidays from Rox expanded this year to a 3-day holiday event with a NEW indoor […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Event Series Zen of Philly Market

Zen of Philly Market

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink 101 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Zen of Philly Market is a shopping experience consisting of Philadelphia's makers and small businesses, whose main goal is to introduce a zen lifestyle to their audience. Supporting these businesses helps to ensure Philadelphia continues to bloom from seeds planted by Philly natives. Hosted […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Event Series Stag & Doe Nights

Stag & Doe Nights

Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Wednesday from Thanksgiving through Christmas.  Chestnut Hill’s beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores.  A brass quartet will roam every Stag & Doe Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue and […]

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care and more. Visit DilworthPark.org for hours and a full list of vendors.

Decemberfest: Made in Mt. Airy

Lovett Park 6945 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mt. Airy's first annual holiday market is coming up on Saturday, December 16 (rain date December 17)! They'll be hosting a makers’ market in Lovett Park, complete with food & drink, live music, and a visit from Black Santa (12-3pm). Not only that, shops throughout […]

Made @ Bok Winter Market

Bok Building 1901 S 9th St., Philadelphia, United States

Come support small businesses and shop for the holidays at Made @ Bok Winter Market! This is a market feature crafts from makers in our community. Free entry! If you have any questions, please reach out to madeatbok@gmail.com

South Philly Book Crawl

Headhouse Shambles 2nd & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Pier Players Theater Co. for some holiday shopping - with a touch of local history! They've partnered with a handful of independent bookstores to feature along this jaunt through South Philly. The Pier Players’ own Julianne Kastner has been a history tour guide […]

Sisterly Love Holiday Markets at the Headhouse Shambles

Headhouse Shambles 2nd & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Shop locally and shop female-led this holiday season! The Sisterly Love Collective is excited to be back at the Headhouse Shambles for their second year, hosting holiday markets on 12/2 (South Street Tree Lighting: Meet & Greet with Santa + the Mrs. Claus Holiday Market), […]