101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly

Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

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Event Series Stag & Doe Nights

Stag & Doe Nights

Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Wednesday from Thanksgiving through Christmas.  Chestnut Hill’s beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores.  A brass quartet will roam every Stag & Doe Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue and […]

Event Series uCity Square Holiday Fest

uCity Square Holiday Fest

The Lawn at uCity Square 37th & Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back for a weekend of holiday fun for all-ages including shopping, crafts, pictures with Santa, crafts, pop-up ice rink, uCity Square Beer Garden, and more!  

Sensitive Santa Photos

We Rock the Spectrum - Northeast Philadelphia 12357 Academy Rd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

15 minute private session, digital download, and one hour open play.

Event Series Selfies with Santa & The Grinch

Selfies with Santa & The Grinch

The Rotunda at the Shops at Liberty Place 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visit Santa & The Grinch on 12/9 and 12/16 at The Shops at Liberty Place! Get photos taken for just $10 - all proceeds will benefit Morris Animal Refuge, plus The Shops at Liberty Place will match up to $1,500 per date! Families, friends (and […]

Event Series uCity Square Holiday Fest

uCity Square Holiday Fest

The Lawn at uCity Square 37th & Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The uCity Square Holiday Fest is back for a weekend of holiday fun for all-ages including shopping, crafts, pictures with Santa, crafts, pop-up ice rink, uCity Square Beer Garden, and more!  

Event Series Jingle & Mingle with Santa

Jingle & Mingle with Santa

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Take a picture with Santa right here at Winter in Franklin Square! He’s arriving Thanksgiving Weekend and coming back on Saturdays throughout December. He’ll be double-checking his list and posing for elfie-selfies, so make sure you’ve been nice this year!

Event Series Stag & Doe Nights

Stag & Doe Nights

Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Wednesday from Thanksgiving through Christmas.  Chestnut Hill’s beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores.  A brass quartet will roam every Stag & Doe Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue and […]

Decemberfest: Made in Mt. Airy

Lovett Park 6945 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mt. Airy's first annual holiday market is coming up on Saturday, December 16 (rain date December 17)! They'll be hosting a makers’ market in Lovett Park, complete with food & drink, live music, and a visit from Black Santa (12-3pm). Not only that, shops throughout […]

Children’s Holiday Spectacular

Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Do you hear the sleigh bells jingling? Ring, ting, tingling too? The holidays are finally here and so is everyone’s favorite family tradition! Celebrate with Your Philadelphia Orchestra and fill your Saturday with sing-alongs, sounds of the season, and special guests. And make sure you listen closely—you […]

Event Series Selfies with Santa & The Grinch

Selfies with Santa & The Grinch

The Rotunda at the Shops at Liberty Place 1625 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visit Santa & The Grinch on 12/9 and 12/16 at The Shops at Liberty Place! Get photos taken for just $10 - all proceeds will benefit Morris Animal Refuge, plus The Shops at Liberty Place will match up to $1,500 per date! Families, friends (and […]

Event Series Jingle & Mingle with Santa

Jingle & Mingle with Santa

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Take a picture with Santa right here at Winter in Franklin Square! He’s arriving Thanksgiving Weekend and coming back on Saturdays throughout December. He’ll be double-checking his list and posing for elfie-selfies, so make sure you’ve been nice this year!

Event Series Stag & Doe Nights

Stag & Doe Nights

Chestnut Hill Business District 8426 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Every Wednesday from Thanksgiving through Christmas.  Chestnut Hill’s beloved annual Stag & Doe Nights return, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, and complimentary refreshments at many stores.  A brass quartet will roam every Stag & Doe Night from 6:30-8:30 p.m.  You may even catch a glimpse of Santa strutting down the Avenue and […]

Event Series Jingle & Mingle with Santa

Jingle & Mingle with Santa

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Take a picture with Santa right here at Winter in Franklin Square! He’s arriving Thanksgiving Weekend and coming back on Saturdays throughout December. He’ll be double-checking his list and posing for elfie-selfies, so make sure you’ve been nice this year!