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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  • Pop-Up Play: Nutcracker Performance

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

    Come see dancers from the Philadelphia Youth Ballet perform excerpts of the Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker at Cherry St. Pier. Part of the Pop-Up Play, the event also features activities and games. Learn more and RSVP here.

  • Philadelphia Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Betsy Ross Tree Lighting

    Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience the magic of the holidays as Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers bring beloved scenes from The Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker to life at the Old City District Historic Holidays Tree Lighting.

  • The Enchanted Nutcracker

    The Enchanted Nutcracker
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, an inclusive, 60-minute performance of the Enchanted Nutcracker, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can […]

  • The Enchanted Nutcracker

    The Enchanted Nutcracker
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, an inclusive, 60-minute performance of the Enchanted Nutcracker, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can […]

  • The Enchanted Nutcracker

    The Enchanted Nutcracker
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, an inclusive, 60-minute performance of the Enchanted Nutcracker, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can […]

  • The Enchanted Nutcracker

    The Enchanted Nutcracker
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, an inclusive, 60-minute performance of the Enchanted Nutcracker, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can […]

  • The Enchanted Nutcracker

    The Enchanted Nutcracker
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, an inclusive, 60-minute performance of the Enchanted Nutcracker, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • 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 […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • 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 […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • 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 […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • Christmas Celebration at the Please Touch Museum

    Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate with Please Touch Museum for a Saturday with Santa! Children can meet Santa as he roams the Museum, and enjoy Duke Ellington’s rendition of the Nutcracker, as performed by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s Jazz Ensemble.

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18