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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Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia
Week of Events
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Come together for some ice-skating with Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park, offered seven days a week until February 22, 2026. Learn more and reserve tickets on their website.
Monday, February 16, 2026
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February 16, 2026 -Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
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February 16, 2026 -Foundry Funday at Natural Creativity (Germantown)
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February 16, 2026 -President’s Day Play at Kith + Kin
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February 16, 2026 -Craft & Create: Black Artists
Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
Families can spend Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution by exploring the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from their legacies.
Foundry Funday at Natural Creativity (Germantown)
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly offers Foundry Funday programs that transform school breaks and days off into exciting, screen-free robotics adventures where children build and take home a robot each day while developing STEM skills through hands-on learning, collaborative play, and creative problem-solving. This is designed […]
President’s Day Play at Kith + Kin
With schools off for President's Day, Kith + Kin offers playtime for little ones. This event requires registration beforehand with limited availability. Learn more and register here.
Craft & Create: Black Artists
At Widener Library, families can admire Black artists and their art. Each week features a different Black artist and their unique style. Then, an interactive workshop occurs while honoring elements of their artistic style.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
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February 17, 2026 -Toddler Time at American Swedish Historical Museum
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February 17, 2026 -Toddler Time (Exploring Colors) at American Swedish Historical Museum
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February 17, 2026 -Kids Can Bake at Cecil B. Moore Library
(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
Please Touch Museum welcomes the interactive traveling exhibit Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way, starting from February 7 until May 10. Children ages 3-9 can develop problem-solving skills and resilience through playful activities with the beloved film and television character. Created by Minnesota Children's Museum […]
Toddler Time at American Swedish Historical Museum
With Toddler Time at American Swedish Historical Museum, families can find amazing colors all around us! Kids will explore color throughout the Museum, play color matching games, and create their own colorful crafts. Learn more here.
Toddler Time (Exploring Colors) at American Swedish Historical Museum
Bring littles ones at American Swedish Historical Museum for their "Toddler Time: Exploring Colors" event on February 17. Kids can spend a morning full of color around the Museum, play games, and more. Learn more here.
Kids Can Bake at Cecil B. Moore Library
On every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, kids and caregivers of all ages come together to make and taste cookies, brownies, holiday treats, and healthy veggie dishes.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026 -Open Gym Hours at Design Gym
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February 18, 2026 -Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
Open Gym Hours at Design Gym
The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]
Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
On Wednesdays at Parkway Central Library, independent readers and children can practice their reading skills with a certified therapy dog from Comfort Caring Canines. Dogs will be accompanied by their handler during this program, and each child will be assigned individual time to read to […]
Thursday, February 19, 2026
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February 19, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
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February 19, 2026 -Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
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February 19, 2026 -Open Gym Hours at Design Gym
(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
Please Touch Museum welcomes the interactive traveling exhibit Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way, starting from February 7 until May 10. Children ages 3-9 can develop problem-solving skills and resilience through playful activities with the beloved film and television character. Created by Minnesota Children's Museum […]
Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
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, […]
Open Gym Hours at Design Gym
The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]
Friday, February 20, 2026
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February 20, 2026 -It’s About Time! at Venice Island
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February 20, 2026 -Family Storytime Fridays at Queen Memorial Library
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February 20, 2026 -Storytime + Design at Design Gym
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February 20, 2026 -Messy Play with Ms. Melanie at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown
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February 20, 2026 -Lunar New Year Read, Baby, Read Storytime at Independence Library
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February 20, 2026 -Open Gym Hours at Design Gym
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February 20, 2026 -Family Friday: Building Night at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown
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February 20, 2026 -It’s About Time! at Venice Island
It’s About Time! at Venice Island
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Family Storytime Fridays at Queen Memorial Library
Along with Librarian Kate, families and little ones (ages 0-5) can enjoy storytime! This event includes reading, singing, dancing, and more.
Storytime + Design at Design Gym
Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]
Messy Play with Ms. Melanie at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown
Families can visit Baby Gear Group Jenkintown on February 13 and February 20 for Messy Play with Ms. Melanie.
Lunar New Year Read, Baby, Read Storytime at Independence Library
Join Ms. Chen for Lunar New Year stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces! This program is for babies and toddlers with their caregivers. Siblings are welcome.
Open Gym Hours at Design Gym
The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]
Family Friday: Building Night at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown
Families can come together at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown for their Building Night on February 20.
It’s About Time! at Venice Island
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Saturday, February 21, 2026
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February 21, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
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February 21, 2026 -Lunar New Year at Please Touch Museum
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February 21, 2026 -Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
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February 21, 2026 -Children’s Community School Presents Ants on a Log Family Concert and Play Day
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February 21, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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February 21, 2026 -It’s About Time! at Venice Island
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February 21, 2026 -It’s About Time! at Venice Island
(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
Please Touch Museum welcomes the interactive traveling exhibit Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way, starting from February 7 until May 10. Children ages 3-9 can develop problem-solving skills and resilience through playful activities with the beloved film and television character. Created by Minnesota Children's Museum […]
Lunar New Year at Please Touch Museum
Ring in the Year of the Horse at Please Touch Museum! Families can enjoy a festive performance by the Philadelphia Suns and interactive workshops that bring the traditions of the holiday to life.
Mini Makers Robotics Class with Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Brooklyn Robot Foundry Philly's Mini Makers program brings the joy of building and creating to young learners ages 3–6 through weekly Saturday STEAM robotics classes in Glenside, PA, where little hands explore engineering and creativity in a screen-free environment—and every child takes home something they […]
Children’s Community School Presents Ants on a Log Family Concert and Play Day
Join Children's Community School for a joyful morning of live music and play for the whole family, featuring Ants on a Log! The event will include a family concert, a sensory room for children to explore, a quiet space for rest and regulation, photo opportunities […]
Stories of Science at Science History Institute
At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
It’s About Time! at Venice Island
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
It’s About Time! at Venice Island
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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February 22, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
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February 22, 2026 -Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center
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February 22, 2026 -Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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February 22, 2026 -It’s About Time! at Venice Island
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February 22, 2026 -Storytime & Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
Please Touch Museum welcomes the interactive traveling exhibit Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way, starting from February 7 until May 10. Children ages 3-9 can develop problem-solving skills and resilience through playful activities with the beloved film and television character. Created by Minnesota Children's Museum […]
Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center
Families can visit the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days. These are accessible learning experiences for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can explore the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe […]
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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 […]
It’s About Time! at Venice Island
Yes! And... Collaborative Arts returns with its annual winter event for young and old alike! Come together for a magical adventure in their latest musical theatre production, It's About Time! The show runs approximately 90 minutes and is appropriate for all ages. Purchase tickets through […]
Storytime & Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Bring the family at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest for their Storytime & Skate with Characters. Little ones can enjoy an afternoon filled with magical moments, warm stories, and ice skating with their favorite costumed friends. Reserve tickets and find specific characters on their website.

