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From August 29 to September 1, enjoy a jam-packed holiday weekend along the Delaware River Waterfront—free and open to all ages. Catch live music, experience a camp-themed weekend at Cherry Street Pier, and take a final spin at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest before the […] 
From August 29 to September 1, celebrate Labor Day weekend with a cozy, free, and family-friendly event right on the Delaware River. Gather around for campfire sing-alongs, an outdoor movie night, fun make-and-take crafts (while supplies last), campfire games, bingo, and more. Bring your friends, […] 
The CMSP Upper Division will be accepting virtual auditions up to September 1, 2025. There is no fee to audition; registration is required. The CMSP Upper Division seeks to support school music programs by providing individual instrumental instruction and other activities for students and families […]
Free
A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets! 
Family programs, crafts, educational displays, and free admission for kids 12 and under over the holiday weekend! See the website below for more specific details. |
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Join 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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Come 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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Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
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Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2025 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. The Straw Maze will be open Saturdays and Sundays, September 6- November 30 Ages 4-11, with an adult 10 […] |
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The Center for Gifted Young Musicians (CGYM) provides a challenging package of musical training at the highest level and performance opportunities for gifted young instrumentalists during the fall and spring semesters of the University’s academic calendar. All string ensembles meet on Saturday afternoons. There is […]
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The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […] 
Meet 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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The first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes, with fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection. This Sunday, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of […] 
Activities 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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1 event,
A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets! |
1 event,
Join 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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Sunset Social's Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome! BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH TOP GUN MAVERICK: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH THE BATMAN: WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH |
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Come 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 […] |
2 events,
Experience 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 […]
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23 |
7 events,
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
Meet 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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Head to Circa Green Rooftop on September 13th for Root 2 Fruit, a transformative wellness festival that is designed to nurture individual and community growth. There will be art, music and dance, vendors, food, workshops, and more! Click the link below to donate, volunteer at, […] |
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Join your host, Becca, for a potluck brunch filled with fun, community, and excitement in Mt. Airy! Email info@phillyfamilypride.org to RSVP!
Activities 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 […] 
Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […] |
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A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets! |
3 events,
Growing 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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Gather at the Woodlands Cemetery (4000 Woodland Ave.) for a kid/family-oriented bird walk! Local expert birders will teach us about birding & take us on a walk to point out our local birds! Walnut St. West Library will have brand new circulating birding backpacks to […]
Join 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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Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept 15th to Oct 15th. Join the Library in exploring the many Hispanic authors, illustrators, and characters in graphic novels. Learn to draw some of your own characters with mural artist Zerbe. All supplies are provided! |
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Come 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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The number of parks throughout Philadelphia increases dramatically each year on the third Friday in September, when activists, artists, architects, and other citizens transform metered parking spaces into temporary public parks. Known as PARKing) Day, this annual event re-imagines the possibilities of 140 square feet […]
Experience 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 […]
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23 |
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Join the Philadelphia String Project for an Open House. The Philadelphia String Project at Temple University (PSP) serves beginning young string (upper & lower) players (K-6th grade) from the Philadelphia area in this weekly 3-year program incorporating group lessons and string ensembles. Students are taught […]
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Join for Superhero Saturday at the Please Touch Museum, where kids can unleash their inner heroes with a day full of exciting activities! Dress up in your favorite superhero costume, meet the Philadelphia Avengers, get a custom caricature, do a printmaking activity, and more,
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […] |
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Sun Day, September 21, 2025 is a national day of celebration and action on solar energy. Sun Day Philadelphia will be full of solar powered and sun inspired activities for all ages. Live music, arts, solar car races, solar s’mores, solar kits for teachers, zero […] 
Enjoy live performances, painting, a panel discussion, and a marketplace celebrating indigenous arts and culture at the 6th Annual We Are the Seeds Philly event. This year, there will be a pow-wow, beautiful dancers representing a diversity of styles and regions. The weekend will be […]
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Harvest Jawn is South Philly Food Co-Op's autumnal festival, taking place on Juniper St. Between Snyder & Mckean from 12PM to 4PM, this fall block party style event will feature food trucks, craft fair, live music, DJ, and tons of fall family fun! This is […] |
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A month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets! |
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When schools are closed, they are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of the science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of […]
Join 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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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make a vejigante! Create masks while enjoying the traditional rhythms of bomba and plena. The vejigante is a colorful, masked figure from Puerto Rican folklore, featured in festivals and carnivals throughout the island. Originally derived from medieval […] 
This family-friendly, dog-friendly, night-time festival will feature dozens of food trucks, shopping vendors, kids activities such as paint-your-own pumpkins & games, live music, and entertainment. Beverages, beers, and cocktails will be available from places such as Standard Tap, El Camino Real, Urban Village Brewing Co., […] |
1 event,
Come 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 […] |
2 events,
Experience 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 […]
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23 |
8 events,
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
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
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Move and groove with National Kids Gym, join Action Karate for an action-packed experience that gets kids moving like real martial artists, create your own jersey, and more!
Meet 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. |
3 events,
Activities 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 […]
Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […] |
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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. |
2 events,
Join 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 […] |
2 events,
Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season. Add some fun to your day or fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks set in the spirit of the season! There are 2 ways to experience Spooky Mini […] |
2 events,
Come 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 […] |
4 events,
Experience 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 […]
Fun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23 
Each evening from Friday, October 3 to Monday, October 6, the Night of Lights transforms Germantown Avenue into a walkable outdoor gallery. Archival images and stories are projected through storefront windows, while colorful lighting highlights the architecture of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic main streets. Night of Lights is […] |
5 events,
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
The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
Meet 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. 
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more! |
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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 | […]
Activities 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 […]
Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […] |
