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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On November 1st, join Independence Seaport Museum and Fairmount Park Conservancy for a free community paddle boating event at FDR Park! See the lake with a new perspective while enjoying nature with your family and friends. Registration is not required but RSVP is appreciated here.
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Every first Monday of the month until May 2026, Children 2+ can enjoy a free Dance Together Creative Movement class with Miss Sabrina at the Charles Santore Library in the Children's Section.
Mister John's Music is thrilled to offer day camps for 5-10 year olds when Philly students are out of school! Expect singing, dancing, ukulele class, arts and crafts, all manners of games, and if it’s warm enough, a lunch trip to neighboring parks (Fleisher Art […]
Fleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join them for a full day of art-filled fun in their studios! Projects will change for each one day camp but explore art across different mediums and inspired by unique themes. Be ready to […]
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Join the National Constitution Center for a night of 1787-themed family fun! Go back in time to the year the Constitution was signed and experience 18th-century-themed crafts and activities that are educational and engaging for the whole family. All activities are free with your ticket […]
Join Academy educators and fellow young natural history enthusiasts for a special science story time! Each month features a different family-friendly science story followed by a fun, hands-on craft activity. Catch the fun the second weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, at 11 a.m. […]
Join author and storyteller Thembi Palmer at Parkway Central Library to celebrate This Book May Make You Try Things!, her new picture book. Families and children ages 3-8 can enjoy an interactive time with music, games, crafts, and food tastings that celebrate the joy of […]
You’ve been begging for a well-deserved date night, and Mister John is ready to take the kiddos off your hands once again! On Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, November 8th, drop off your (4+ year old) children at The School for Mister John’s Music Date […]
Join Academy educators and fellow young natural history enthusiasts for a special science story time! Each month features a different family-friendly science story followed by a fun, hands-on craft activity. Catch the fun the second weekend of each month, Saturday and Sunday, at 11 a.m. […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Goldfish Swim School brings a playful, heartwarming class designed for parents and babies (4-12 months) to move, stretch, and relax together. Enjoy gentle movement, breathwork, and bonding activities that support both caregiver wellness and your baby’s growth. There is no experience needed, just bring your […]
Mister John's Music is thrilled to offer day camps for 5-10 year olds when Philly students are out of school! Expect singing, dancing, ukulele class, arts and crafts, all manners of games, and if it’s warm enough, a lunch trip to neighboring parks (Fleisher Art […]
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score 90-minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass card, unlimited soft drinks, and all the E-Tickets you can earn on gameplay for […]
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Every second Friday of the month until June 2026, Children 2+ can enjoy a free Dance Together Creative Movement class with Miss Sabrina at the Fishtown Library on the third floor.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
The National Dog Show takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks on November 15th and November 16th. Attendees can experience the Best in Show judging, see top agility and performance dogs, meet therapy dogs, and visit vendors. View admission prices and register […]
The National Dog Show takes place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks on November 15th and November 16th. Attendees can experience the Best in Show judging, see top agility and performance dogs, meet therapy dogs, and visit vendors. View admission prices and register […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Phield House is hosting an all-girls empowerment clinic on November 22nd for ages 7-14. The session focuses on flag football skills, teamwork, and confidence-building in a fun, supportive environment. Sign up here.
A local artist, Gillian Lancaster, will lead a hands-on class on creating custom ephemera for junk journaling, including tags, cards, and collaged elements. Participants will learn techniques using mixed media, found papers, and upcycled materials to transform everyday scraps into unique journal pieces. The class […]
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
Join Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers as they perform excerpts from Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker! This event takes place at the Electrical Spectacle in Franklin Square on November 23 at 5:00 pm. Grab a hot cocoa and join them to kick off the holiday season […]
On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]
