Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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American Philosophical Society Family Fun Day
American Philosophical Society Museum 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesInspired by APS Museum's 2025 exhibition, Philadelphia, The Revolutionary City, take part in a variety of activities as they welcome the fall weather and celebrate the remaining months of their current exhibition. There will be hands-on activities, games, and snacks for the whole family.
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Reading of the Epworth Poltergeist Spooky Story
Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHear a spooky retelling of the Epworth Poltergeist by Dr. Olivia Cacchione. In 1716, a poltergeist began to haunt the Wesley family in their home at the Epworth Parsonage. For the next year, disturbing noises permeated the house, ranging from quiet footsteps to deafening crashes. […]
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Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest at the Armory
23rd Street Armory 2345 Armory Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStep 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!
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Boo at the Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]
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Family Craft Table at Museum for Art in Wood
Museum for Art in Wood 141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStop in for a creative, fun-filled afternoon at the Museum for Art in Wood’s Family Craft table. Experience the Museum’s current exhibition, A Plank in a Shipwreck: Windgate Arts Residency Program in Wood 2025, the Permanent Collection, and unique handmade items in the Museum store. […]
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Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActivities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
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Fleisher Art Memorial Day Off Camp (Ages 5-11)
Fleisher Art Memorial 719 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFleisher offers day off camps on some Philadelphia School District closings. Join them for a full day of art-filled fun in their studios! Projects will change for each one day camp but explore art across different mediums and inspired by unique themes. Be ready to […]
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Boo at the Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]
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Yoga On The Pier
Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
Bartram's VillageCome purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
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Shady Brook Farm FallFest
Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United StatesExperience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
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Storytime and Design at Design Gym
Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStorytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
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Allied Gaymer Forces at The Attic Youth Center
The Attic Youth Center 255 South 16th St, PhiladelphiaFun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
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Philly Bike Ride 2025
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhilly Bike Ride is thrilled to announce the return of its annual event on Saturday, October 18, 2025, starting at 7:30 a.m. Philly Bike Ride offers the ultimate “Cruise At Your Own Pace” experience, a 20-mile, car-free ride that invites participants of all ages and […]
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Boo at the Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]
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Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
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Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Ghost Walk Stories in Chestnut Hill
Chesnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PAA neighborhood tradition is resurrected this Halloween season with the lantern-led Ghost Walk of Chestnut Hill on Saturday October 18, beginning at 5:30 pm. Professional storytellers will startle, shock, and scintillate all ages at four different spooky stops in Chestnut Hill. Tours will leave every […]
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Boo at the Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]
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PhillyABCs Family Launch Party
Laser Philly 829 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin the Philly ABCs Family Launch Party on Sunday, October 19th from 10am–2pm at Laser Philly (829 N 2nd St in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.)! Celebrate the release of Philly ABCs with a fun-filled day featuring a book reading at 11:00 am, life-sized characters from […]
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U.S. Open Squash Championships & Open House
Arlen Specter US Squash Center 25 N. 33rd St., Philadelphia, PAAttend the U.S. Open Squash Championships for FREE and attend the second annual Open House at the Specter Center. The U.S. Open Squash Championships are the most prestigious squash event in the nation, welcoming top players from all over the world. On Sunday, October 19, […]
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Halloween in the Historic District
Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin a spooky day of family fun in Philadelphia’s Historic District! On Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the area transforms into a Halloween wonderland perfect for all ages. Start your adventure at the Independence Visitor Center - there you'll find treat […]
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Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActivities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
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Growing Towards the Sun Art Installation
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesGrowing Towards the Sun features work by painter Elizabeth Castiglione and sculptor Emily Squires Levine. Both artists play with the idea of flowers to represent the human experience, from Emily’s playful depictions of bushes and bouquets to Elizabeth’s balance of growth and decay in her […]
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Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Riverfront North Partnership and Glen Foerd for a fun, spooky, family-friendly evening along the river, watching the original Hocus Pocus. The fun begins at 5:30 pm with free craft-making for the kids. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. The movie will begin […]
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Yoga On The Pier
Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
Bartram's VillageCome purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
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SustainPHL Celebration
Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAll aboard for Philly’s favorite sustainability celebration! The 8th annual SustainPHL, hosted by Green Philly, returns on Thursday, October 23rd at the Independence Seaport Museum. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration as we honor the change-makers steering our city toward a greener […]
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Shady Brook Farm FallFest
Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United StatesExperience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
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Storytime and Design at Design Gym
Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStorytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
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Free Tasting Event – The No. 1 Dumpling in Japan Is Coming to Philly
Giant Food 1403 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJapan’s number one frozen gyoza brand – Ajinomoto Hane-Style Gyoza – arrives in the U.S. this month, kicking off at Philadelphia grocery stores. Ajinomoto Hane-Style Gyoza are the only gyozas on the market featuring the signature “hane” — a delicate, crispy “lace skirt” that forms […]
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Allied Gaymer Forces at The Attic Youth Center
The Attic Youth Center 255 South 16th St, PhiladelphiaFun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
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Songwriting Workshop with Amanda Ekery
Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 W Master St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Amanda Ekery and her band for a songwriting workshop! This songwriting workshop will focus on using research and personal history to write music using techniques Ekery used to write Árabe, her new album. Árabe is about Syrian and Mexican shared […]
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Boo at the Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]