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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  • 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
  • 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
  • Ikechi Onyenaka Live at City Winery Philadelphia

    City Winery Philadelphia 990 Filbert St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Ikechi Onyenaka is an American Jazz Saxophonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, and Recording Artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania on the rise in modern jazz. Through gut punching saxophone staccatos, atmospheric piano chords, and melodic bass lines, Ikechi Onyenaka has truly carved his own lane in alternative jazz […]

    $18
  • BeBoppin and Books at Harriet’s Bookshop

    258 E Girard Avenue 258 E Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    A children's literary event highlighting Jazz artist and music from the Harlem Renaissance. There will be stories and live music. Children are encouraged to wear costumes featuring their favorite musician or singer from that era.

  • 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
  • The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble’s Spring Concert Series

    3680 Walnut Street 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion.” (ThINKingDance) The 2026 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Lisa LaTouche and Caleb Teicher, company repertoire, and a world premiere by NYC-based guest choreographer Dre Torres. […]

    $25 – $35
  • The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble’s Spring Concert Series

    3680 Walnut Street 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia’s own all-women tap company, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble, “is a powerhouse of technique, joy, and passion.” (ThINKingDance) The 2026 Spring Concert Series features innovative choreography by Lisa LaTouche and Caleb Teicher, company repertoire, and a world premiere by NYC-based guest choreographer Dre Torres. […]

    $25 – $35
  • 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
  • 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
  • Juneteenth Wellness & Arts Festival 2026 (#JWAF)

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

    The Juneteenth Wellness & Arts Festival #JWAF is a vibrant, community-centered celebration honoring the legacy of Juneteenth through a unique blend of cultural arts, wellness, and education. (A zero-proof experience for the entire family). Designed to uplift Black culture and promote holistic well-being, the festival […]

    Free – $20