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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  • Pride at the Please Touch Museum

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

    Celebrate Pride with your kids at the Please Touch Museum!

  • Attic Youth Center Annual Pride Open House

    The Attic Youth Center 255 South 16th St, Philadelphia

    Learn about the history of The Attic Youth Center with your kids at their annual family-friendly open house.

  • Philadelphia Pride March & Festival

    Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate Philly’s LGBTQ+ community with the largest Progress Pride flag in the country, family and youth zones with drag story time, sober and sensory-friendly areas, live entertainment, and more. This inclusive event is packed with fun for all ages.

  • Pride Craft Party at Independence Library

    Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Gather with kids of all ages at the Independence Library to celebrate Pride Month with fun crafts, stickers, and coloring. Be ready to make some rainbows!

  • Pride on Passyunk

    East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate pride in the heart of South Philadelphia at Pride on Passyunk. With activities for all ages and a marketplace to support local LGBTQ+ creators, this unique pride experience creates a welcoming space for everyone to come together and celebrate diversity and inclusion.

  • Drag Queen Storytime with Brittany Lynn

    Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Philly Drag Queen Brittany Lynn at the Independence Library for stories & songs of love, diversity, & acceptance this Pride month. Bring a blanket, some snacks, and a willingness to learn!

  • Phillies Pride Night

    Citizens Bank Park 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready to cheer for your favorite team in style alongside thousands of fans as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the New York Mets this summer. With pride-themed elements, community engagement, and a vibrant atmosphere of acceptance and inclusion, Phillies Pride Night brings together Philadelphians to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Pride Month Conversation with Woodmere’s Director & CEO Bill Valerio

    Frances M. Maguire Art Museum 50 Lapsley Lane, Merion Station, PA

    While Woodmere celebrates inclusivity throughout the year, Pride Month offers a special opportunity to honor the many voices, stories, and perspectives represented in our collection. This Father’s Day, join Director & CEO Bill Valerio for a “prideful” conversation exploring the LGBTQ+ artists featured in Woodmere’s […]

    Free
  • Kensington Queer Circus Fest

    Philadelphia Brewing Co. 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for the second annual Kensington Queer Circus Fest! A free celebration of queer joy, circus arts and community. A vibrant celebration! A joyful space! Something truly magical and well… FUN! Look at all this stuff: Roller Circus @rollercircus.official Open Flow Arts Jam w/ […]

    Free