Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

Welcome America Lego Event

Carpenters' Hall 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Make Lego buildings with help from members of the Carpenters’ Company, leading architects, engineers, and contractors, plus family-friendly activities in the courtyard. The event is presented in partnership with the Franklin Institute, whose first exhibit in 1824 was held in Carpenters’ Hall.

Event Series Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Sensory-Friendly Mornings

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]

Event Series Read to a Therapy Dog

Read to a Therapy Dog

Oak Lane Library 6614 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Young children are invited to practice their reading skills with Bear, a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines.  Bear will sit quietly and listen to stories, helping kids build confidence in reading.  Bear will be accompanied by his handler during the program.  Program runs […]

Snake Party with Scott Prior

Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library 600 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join snake expert Scott Prior and meet his favorite scaly friends, as they visit the library, share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions.

Trolls & Sing Junior Jamboree

Sunset Social 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA

Bring the kids to sing and dance to the music of "Trolls" and "Sing"! Advanced Tickets $15 / Door Tickets $20 Kids 2 & under get in free! From 12-3pm enjoy: Reserved Seating Kids Dance Floor Face Painting $3 Ice Cream Pints Bubbles!

Event Series Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Sensory-Friendly Mornings

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]

Read to a Therapy Dog

Oak Lane Library 6614 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Young children are invited to practice their reading skills with Bear, a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines.  Bear will sit quietly and listen to stories, helping kids build confidence in reading.  Bear will be accompanied by his handler during the program.  Program runs […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Mornings

Sensory-Friendly Mornings

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Saint Joseph’s Kinney Center Walk/Run for Autism

Saint Joseph's University Hawk Hill Campus 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate 15 years of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support by participating in the Twelfth Annual Kinney Walk/Run for Autism! All participants in this family friendly event receive a t-shirt, special visit from SWOOP of the Philadelphia Eagles, snacks and drinks, and more! […]

Take ACTION for Psoriatic Disease Philadelphia

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the movement to Take ACTION and fundraise for the mission of NPF. Celebrate your fundraising achievements with the psoriatic disease community at Take ACTION-Fest on September 21st. This family-friendly festival will include admission into the zoo, education, food, entertainment, vendor booths, an inspiring program […]

Unpacking the Past Turns 10! Anniversary Celebration

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This year, when kids are going back to school, everyone gets to take a "field trip." The Penn. Museum is commemorating the 10th anniversary of its highly acclaimed educational program, Unpacking the Past, with Unpacking the Past Turns 10!, a K-12 community celebration on Saturday, […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

69th Annual Hero Thrill Show

Wells Fargo Center 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

It will be a show of support with hot wheels and cool daredevil motorcycle maneuvers at the 69th annual Hero Thrill Show at noon at the Wells Fargo Center parking lot in South Philadelphia on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The carnival-style fundraiser supports the college […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series The Bad Pirate Rock Show

The Bad Pirate Rock Show

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Back this year by popular demand, The Bad Pirate Rock Show is a musical odyssey for pirates of all ages! Join a wild band of silly sailors as they search for the true meaning of piracy. This young crew of pirate misfits must prove their […]

$25

Bodies in Motion

20*20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Please join us at the public reception for Bodies in Motion on Friday September 27th from 6 - 8 pm. The Lansdowne Art Committee is thrilled to present Bodies in Motion, on view at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne, PA September 21-December 01. Bodies in […]

Fall Festival Weekends at Charlann Farms

Charlann Farms 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

$12.99
Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series The Bad Pirate Rock Show

The Bad Pirate Rock Show

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Back this year by popular demand, The Bad Pirate Rock Show is a musical odyssey for pirates of all ages! Join a wild band of silly sailors as they search for the true meaning of piracy. This young crew of pirate misfits must prove their […]

$25

Fall Festival Weekends at Charlann Farms

Charlann Farms 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

$12.99
Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35
Event Series The Bad Pirate Rock Show

The Bad Pirate Rock Show

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Back this year by popular demand, The Bad Pirate Rock Show is a musical odyssey for pirates of all ages! Join a wild band of silly sailors as they search for the true meaning of piracy. This young crew of pirate misfits must prove their […]

$25

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Fall Festival Weekends at Charlann Farms

Charlann Farms 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

$12.99
Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Fall Festival Weekends at Charlann Farms

Charlann Farms 586 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

$12.99

Fall Fun Day at the Laurel Hill Cemetery

Laurel Hill Cemetery 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to a family-friendly day of outdoor autumn festivities. Enjoy a cemetery scavenger hunt, mini-tours, games, prizes, story times, and fall crafts. Costumes encouraged! Make sure to RSVP.

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Spooky Halloween Storytime

Andorra Library 705 East Cathedral Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to the Andorra Library for spooky stories, dancing, and a costume parade. All kids will be given a book to take home as a treat!  This Halloween storytime is best for young school-aged children with their caregivers.

Pumpkin Painting

Lovett Memorial Library 6945 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kids are invited to paint their very own mini pumpkin at the Lovett Memorial Library!  Supplies will be limited - one pumpkin per child - and first come, first served. For school-age pumpkin painters.