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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Week of Events
Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands where we join together to have fun, embrace our history and continue the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination). Over the past five years, […]
Monday, June 16, 2025
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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Thursday, June 19, 2025
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June 19, 2025 -Juneteenth at Please Touch Museum
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June 19, 2025 -Juneteenth Block Party and Free Museum Day at AAMP
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June 19, 2025 -Celebrate The Stories of Black Revolutionaries this Juneteenth at the Museum of the American Revolution
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June 19, 2025 -Juneteenth at Eastern State Penitentiary
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June 19, 2025 -Juneteenth Pop Up Market: Highlighting Black Makers
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June 19, 2025 -Philadelphia’s own Millennial Juneteenth
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June 19, 2025 -Juneteenth at the West Philly Y
Juneteenth at Please Touch Museum
Join Please Touch Museum in celebration of liberation and innovation. Enjoy Museum programming celebrating the Black experience, including special performances, activities, and workshops.
Juneteenth Block Party and Free Museum Day at AAMP
Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia for "Audacious Freedom: Celebrating 160 Years of Emancipation", a Juneteenth block party including free museum admission! This family-friendly outdoor festival will be led by Philadelphia’s own Patty Jackson from iHeart Radio and WDAS-FM, featuring Grammy Award-winning DJ and […]
Celebrate The Stories of Black Revolutionaries this Juneteenth at the Museum of the American Revolution
Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the legal abolition of slavery in the United States, with the Museum of the American Revolution on Thursday, June 19, 2025! In its galleries and online, the Museum will delve into the lesser-known stories of Black men […]
Juneteenth at Eastern State Penitentiary
Join Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site this Juneteenth for a meaningful day of reflection, learning, and community connection. Explore the powerful links between American history, mass incarceration, and the continuing struggle for racial justice through engaging programs that encourage dialogue, deepen understanding, and inspire civic […]
Juneteenth Pop Up Market: Highlighting Black Makers
To celebrate Juneteenth, Art Star will be spotlighting some of the incredible Black makers that they have been working with over the years. Come out and support a bunch of amazing Black owned, small businesses in one spot!
Philadelphia’s own Millennial Juneteenth
Millennial Juneteenth returns for its sixth annual Juneteenth Festival, set to take place at the 48th & Woodland Playground! The 2025 event, themed “Black Outside,” invites people of all ages to enjoy an exciting lineup that includes shopping with Black-owned vendors, live music, dance, poetry […]
Juneteenth at the West Philly Y
Join the West Philadelphia YMCA (5120 Chestnut Street) for a free community celebration of Juneteenth! Enjoy a powerful presentation on the history of the holiday, family-friendly arts & crafts, Zumba and African dance, spoken word performances, and more. No registration or membership required — everyone […]
Friday, June 20, 2025
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Saturday, June 21, 2025
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June 21, 2025 -Juneteenth Market and Block Party
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June 21, 2025 -Juneteenth Celebration at Roxborough Y
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June 21, 2025 -3rd Annual Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival
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June 21, 2025 -Juneteenth Block Party at the Christian Street YMCA
Juneteenth Market and Block Party
Celebrate Black creativity, culture, and community at the Lansdowne Juneteenth Market & Block Party! Held in the heart of Lansdowne, this family-friendly event features local Black-owned businesses, artists, and food vendors. Kicking off with the Lansdowne Farmers Market, the day builds into a lively block […]
Juneteenth Celebration at Roxborough Y
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Roxborough YMCA (7201 Ridge Ave)! Enjoy music, dancing, local vendors, community partners, and more at this free, family-friendly event. Open to everyone—no registration or membership required!
3rd Annual Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival
The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc. is in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival! This event celebrates Juneteenth and Black culture through wine tastings, art exhibits, and live music performances. This is a family-friendly event […]
Juneteenth Block Party at the Christian Street YMCA
Head to the Christian Street YMCA (1724 Christian Street) for the Juneteenth Block Party at the Y! Celebrate with food, music, local Black-owned businesses, giveaways, and a special performance of No Longer Bound: The Musical. This free event is open to all — no registration […]
Sunday, June 22, 2025
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