The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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  • Play in a Day at Arden Drama School (Election Day)

    Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In these award-winning classes, students work together to create an original play. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the participants, the story and characters are always new! Grades K-5. $80.

  • Toddler Time: Art Exploration at the American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore different ways to make colorful art inspired by works in Through the Eyes of Philadelphia New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. Listen to an art story and explore the exhibit to learn about different kinds of art, then kids can make mosaic pictures, try […]

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Yoga On The Pier
    Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

    Bartram's Village

    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 […]

  • Cocktails & Crustaceans at Independence Seaport Museum

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Independence Seaport Museum’s second annual Cocktails & Crustaceans lobster boil event will raise funds to benefit the museum and its mission of discovering Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections. By supporting this event, you will help ensure that the ships keep sailing, the […]

  • National Tap Dance Day Jam Lady Hoofers Pop-Up

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

    Tap dancers throughout the U.S. and around the world celebrate tap dance as an American art form each year on Bill "Bojangles" Robinson's birthday (May 25th). Join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 22 to celebrate with […]

  • Opening Day Weekend: Spruce Street Harbor Park

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Schedule Friday, May 23 7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with  Shekhinah B. Saturday, May 24 1 pm - […]

  • Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Kickoff Weekend

    Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Help Morris Arboretum kick off Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise with the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators and the Hummingbird Hut! Garden Railway: World Pollinators features charming miniature trains weaving through a landscape teeming with flowers and buzzing with life, including spectacular sculptures of pollinators from around […]

  • Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival

    The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from the vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries […]

  • May Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, NJ

    Twilight in the Gardens is back for another season of music, art, and fun! BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) and spend a relaxing evening picnicking in the glittering mosaicked space! Enjoy a live musical performance by Jeremy Adam & The Bad Madams […]

  • Memorial Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Museum for Memorial Day Weekend to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Highlights include: "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of […]

  • Squiggles & Friends Day at Please Touch Museum

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

    Squiggles & Friends Day at Please Touch Museum is focused on teamwork and friendship, with a chance to meet the Museum mascot, Squiggles, and some of their mascot friends. Join Squiggles’ mascot friends for special activities, or meet Squiggles as they roam the Museum!

  • Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

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

    Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

  • Adventure Mode Activated: A Minecraft-Inspired Program at Penn Museum

    Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Did you know the hit game Minecraft takes its cues from real history? From pickaxes to pyramids, the blocky world is packed with tools, materials, and ideas borrowed from ancient civilizations. Come along on a kid-friendly guided tour where you’ll explore the real-world artifacts and […]

  • Meet the History Makers

    Meet the History Makers
    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

  • Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

    Saturday Robotics Boot Camp
    SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

    $50.00

  • El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier

    El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]

  • Silkscreens & Signatures – Free Printmaking and Civics Workshop

    The Arts League 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join artists Kathryn Lien, Justin Keller and civics teacher Grace Palladino in exploring Philly’s rich printmaking history, the world’s most famous break-up letter and how to start a revolution! Then, make your own poster with a message that you think should be included in an […]

  • Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

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

    Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

  • Morning Story Time with Ms. AJ

    The Head & the Hand Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ms. AJ will lead us in story and song. Expect percussive instruments to share and play provided by Unless Kids, a couple of great reads, and a song circle, in a gender-inclusive space where all identities are encouraged to thrive. Adrienne Barnett (aka Ms. AJ) is […]

  • Meet the History Makers

    Meet the History Makers
    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

  • Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

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

    Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

  • Meet the History Makers

    Meet the History Makers
    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

  • Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series

    Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series
    Little Wares 8117 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Little Wares for a 6-week interactive workshop on Tuesday mornings for postpartum families. Each week will be hosted by a postpartum professional, focusing on a specific topic area. Join all six weeks or drop-in when you can! $150 for the series or $30 drop-in. […]

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Yoga On The Pier
    Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Design A Doodad: What’s in the Square

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the design principle of patterns through textile design, and taking a closer look into our world. Design a Doodad is a Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages that are design-curious, enthusiasts, converted + professionals to learn about design foundation principles in […]

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

    Bartram's Village

    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 […]

  • Arts on Center Stage

    Arts on Center Stage
    Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]

  • Pride Around the City

    Pride Around the City kicks off Philly Pride Weekend with a powerful display of visibility and unity, as we unfurl the largest Pride flag in Philadelphia’s history across iconic locations throughout the city. The new record-breaking 600-foot Philadelphia Pride Rainbow Flag will tour the city […]

  • Meet the History Makers

    Meet the History Makers
    Independence Visitor Center 599 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet and greet History Makers, costumed historic interpreters who rehearse and train for months in preparation for an authentic, accurate, and interactive experience, as they bring to life some of the city’s most famous, and not-so-famous, citizens from the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear from […]

  • Workshop Series: Seeding Joy at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

    Workshop Series: Seeding Joy at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
    Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Black Joy, in collaboration with Drexel Writers Room and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, presents a series of interactive workshops for all ages. Workshops will reflect a multimedia approach to engage with the permanent collection. Using collage, genre-expansive writing, visual poetry, creative journaling, and zine-making, participants […]