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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

  • 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 | […]

  • DCS Symphony Explorers

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

    Join a FREE introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian, sponsored by the Delaware County Symphony. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm: learn about the double bass and music to be performed by Delaware County Symphony […]

  • 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!

  • Luck be a Lady: The Music of Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett

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

    Step into a world of timeless elegance and unforgettable melodies as the Philly Pops present Luck Be A Lady — a swingin’ salute to the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Inspired by the iconic final concert collaboration Bennett and Lady Gaga, velvety-smooth vocalists […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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!

    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 […]