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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We Are the Seeds Philly

We Are the Seeds Philly

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]

We Are the Seeds Philly

We Are the Seeds Philly

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Cannonball Festival

Cannonball Festival

Multiple Locations

A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library

Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Library friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185

Philadelphia Museum of Art Family Festival: Things That Go

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

​Come on, vamanos! Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and discover art in motion. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Art Kids Studio | South Vaulted Walkway Zoom, vroom, or sail your way through a project celebrating art on the move. 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Sensory-Friendly Quiet Zone | […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!

Barrington Harvest Festival

Clements Bridg Road Clements Bridge Road, Barrington, NJ

Bring the whole family to one of the area’s largest harvest celebrations! Explore over 100 craft and food vendors, classic cars, live music, stage shows, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and fun for all ages along Clements Bridge Road. Barrington, NJ is about […]

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory

23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Step inside the 23rd Street Armory and be transported to Munich’s Wies’n! Philadelphia’s biggest Oktoberfest brings together Hofbrau beer, German specialties, Oompah bands, and thousands of pretzels beneath a festive Bavarian tent. Three lively sessions over two days...prost!

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]