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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Week of Events
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -Twilight Tales Family Story Time at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Twilight Tales Family Story Time at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
Bring the family at Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library for an interactive storytime. Every Monday, this event includes favorite read-aloud books, songs, and craft that's fun for the whole family!
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
(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 […]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
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, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
(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 […]
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Family Storytime Fridays at Queen Memorial Library
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May 1, 2026 -Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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.
Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
At Kingsessing Library, little ones can learn the basics of crochet, finger knit, mushroom knit, or just get cozy with some yarn on Friday afternoons. Yarn will be out in the children’s area starting at 3:30 pm, and then Librarian Rachel will provide a short […]
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
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May 2, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
(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 […]
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 […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -(Daily) Shaun the Sheep™: Flock This Way Exhibit
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May 3, 2026 -Family Funday with PopUpPlay
(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 […]
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 […]