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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  • Luminaries for Lost Loves

    Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, United States

    Please join the Animal Welfare Association in celebrating and honoring the pets that have touched our lives. For just a $10 donation, a luminary will be lit honoring the love that still burns for those you have lost. The AWA is so sorry for your […]

    $10
  • South Jersey Nerd Fest

    Holiday Inn Philadelphia South 1 Pureland Drive, Swedesboro, NJ, United States

    Nerd Fest celebrates comic books, trading cards, toys and crafts. Meet artists, writers and costume groups. Special guest artist Neil Vokes. Kids can interact with costumed characters from Star Wars. There will be a costume contest for all ages. Fun for the whole family.

    $5
  • Monarch Festival

    Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, United States

    Join community members at AWA to celebrate our pollinator gardens, learn about the beautiful monarch butterfly, make pollinator crafts, and more!

    Free
  • Burlington Comic Book Festival

    Burlington Masonic Temple 2308 Mount Holly Road, Burlington, NJ, United States

    The Burlington, NJ Comic Book Festival is a new show just in time for the holidays. Celebrating comics, trading cards, toys and crafts. Meet artists, writers and costume groups. Fun for the whole family.

    $5