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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  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • Mister John’s Music Adult Cabaret Performances

    Mister John’s Music Adult Cabaret Performances
    Mister John's Music 761 S 8th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Mister John's Music at The School on the evenings of December 15th, 18th, and 19th for heartfelt end-of-session performances from their Adult Cabaret Classes, featuring work developed throughout the fall. These free performances showcase personal storytelling through song and are available on a first-come, […]

  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • Mister John’s Music Adult Cabaret Performances

    Mister John’s Music Adult Cabaret Performances
    Mister John's Music 761 S 8th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Mister John's Music at The School on the evenings of December 15th, 18th, and 19th for heartfelt end-of-session performances from their Adult Cabaret Classes, featuring work developed throughout the fall. These free performances showcase personal storytelling through song and are available on a first-come, […]

  • Mister John’s Music Adult Cabaret Performances

    Mister John’s Music Adult Cabaret Performances
    Mister John's Music 761 S 8th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Join Mister John's Music at The School on the evenings of December 15th, 18th, and 19th for heartfelt end-of-session performances from their Adult Cabaret Classes, featuring work developed throughout the fall. These free performances showcase personal storytelling through song and are available on a first-come, […]

  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

    Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule Holiday Spectacular!
    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • Justice Fest 2026

    Crane Community Center 1001 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Justice Fest is a free community music festival uplifting the spirit of justice, unity, and service. This special event brings together local musicians, advocates, families, and neighbors to support immigration legal aid organizations in Philadelphia with groups working every day to protect the rights, dignity, […]

  • Rock to the Future: Youth-Led Open Mic Night

    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rock to the Future presents a Youth-Led Open Mic Night on Thursday, January 23 from 6–8:30 PM at One Art Community Center in West Philadelphia. Concert Creators students will run the event and perform, while teens ages 13–19 are invited to take the stage and […]

    Free
  • SongSLAM with Mister John’s Music

    Mister John's Music 761 S 8th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Come together on Friday, January 23rd for Mister John's Music first SongSLAM of 2026. This performance event will feature the private voice students of Miss Casie, Miss Anna and Miss Leah, along with a reception.

  • Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Osmo Conducts Bartók

    Marian Anderson Hall 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join celebrated Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä for an unforgettable evening of music, from Missy Mazzoli's celestial Sinfonia and Henry Dorn's moving Transitions to the world premiere of David Serkin Ludwig's new concerto featuring Grammy-winning quintet Imani Winds. The concert concludes with Bartók's beloved Concerto for […]

    $28 – $60
  • Rock to the Future MusiCore Winter Showcase

    Roosevelt Elementary School 430 Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and talent on January 27th from 4:30–7:00 PM as Rock to the Future presents their MusiCore Winter Showcase! Rock to the Future's MusiCore After School program combines exciting music opportunities, instrumental instruction, peer collaboration, and live performance […]

    Free
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • DCS Symphony Explorers

    McNichol Art Gallery, Thomas A. Bruder Life Center Neumann University 1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA, United States

    On Monday, February 16th, a free introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school students with a parent or guardian, sponsored by Delaware County Symphony. RSVP: symphonyexplorersdcs@gmail.com Directions: neumann.edu/about/directions.asp Campus Map (Building 3): explore.neumann.edu/hubfs/Website-PDFs/campus_map.pdf

    FREE
  • It’s About Time! at Venice Island

    It’s About Time!
    Venice Island 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $2 – $18
  • It’s About Time! at Venice Island

    It’s About Time!
    Venice Island 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $2 – $18
  • Children’s Community School Presents Ants on a Log Family Concert and Play Day

    The Children's Community School 1212 South 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    Free – $20
  • It’s About Time! at Venice Island

    It’s About Time!
    Venice Island 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $2 – $18
  • It’s About Time! at Venice Island

    It’s About Time!
    Venice Island 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $2 – $18
  • The Wild Bohemians’ 42nd Annual Mardi Gras Parade on South Street

    431 South Street 431 South Street, Philadelphia, United States

    Since 1984, The Wild Bohemians have led Mardi Gras Celebrations in Philadelphia. The Annual Mardi Gras Parade with The Wild Bohemians is a Philadelphia tradition. A group of Philly’s top musicians will join forces to celebrate, playing traditional Mardi Gras Music and Parading on South […]

    Free
  • It’s About Time! at Venice Island

    It’s About Time!
    Venice Island 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

    $2 – $18
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • PECO Free First Sunday Family Day at the Barnes Foundation

    Every first Sunday of the month, families can enjoy free admission at the Barnes Foundation. Together, visitors can enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the collection. This spring, come together with Jordanian vocalist, composer, and activist Farah Siraj. They are an acclaimed […]

  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Irish Traditional Music Sessions at The Plough & The Stars

    The Plough & The Stars 123 Chestnut St Entrance on 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Dive into the heart of Irish culture with lively traditional music sessions every Sunday in March. Listen to jigs, reels, and hornpipes played on fiddles, flutes, and more as musicians take turns calling tunes in an informal, ever-changing musical conversation. Everyone is welcome!

  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free