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!
💞 Check out our sister Community Calendars too: Main Line Parent and Bucks County Parent.
📬 Make the most of family life around Bucks County with your weekly HIGH FIVE for the best weekend events, tips, and local stories— delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
🗓️ Have an event to share? Join Philadelphia Family as a Member to receive priority coverage! Click the banner above to submit a family-friendly event for consideration.
Animal Welfare Association is bringing back holiday photos with Santa and the Grinch on November 30th from 1-5pm for an afternoon of festive fun. Families and pets can snap photos with Santa or the Grinch, enjoy a hot chocolate bar, make cards for shelter animals, […]
Mamajuana Cafe Philly gives a special gift to the Fishtown and Northern Liberties communities with a grand Christmas tree at the intersection of Frankford and Columbus Boulevard for everyone to enjoy. The tree will be up to 25 feet tall and have 10,000 twinkling sparkling […]
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make their grand arrival at Camelback Resort joined by their elves and friends from the Pocono Township Fire Department, who will help the jolly duo light the resort’s Christmas tree. In partnership with Toys for Tots of Monroe County, guests […]
Join neighbors, friends, and families at Fitler Square Park for their Annual Tree Lighting ceremony on December 7th. This event features hot chocolate, performances by the Philadelphia Dance Academy's Youth Ballet, Santa's arrival, and more!
Celebrate with Please Touch Museum for a Saturday with Santa! Children can meet Santa as he roams the Museum, and enjoy Duke Ellington’s rendition of the Nutcracker, as performed by the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra’s Jazz Ensemble.
Experience the magic of the holiday season on land and sea with City Cruises Philadelphia’s Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family with a chef-prepared buffet featuring holiday specials, a fully stocked cash bar, live DJ entertainment, dancing, games, and even […]
