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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  • Manayunk Jolly Trolley

    Manayunk Jolly Trolley

    Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get LIT weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Jolly Trolley. The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall

    City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]

  • Manayunk Jolly Trolley

    Manayunk Jolly Trolley

    Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get LIT weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Jolly Trolley. The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall

    City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]

  • Manayunk Jolly Trolley

    Manayunk Jolly Trolley

    Main Street Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the family to Main Street all season long for Get LIT weekends which will feature food and drink deals, shopping specials, festive live entertainment, and the FREE Jolly Trolley. The Jolly Trolley will run up and down Main Street making several stops at your […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall

    City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall

    City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Christmas Village in Philadelphia in LOVE Park and City Hall

    City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Macy’s Dickens Village & Santa

    Macy's Center City 1300 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    One of the most nostalgic family holiday experiences Philadelphia has to offer, this immersive experience is a vintage animatronic retelling of A Christmas Carol. After exploring the fabulous displays and gorgeous lights, you can take the family to meet Santa and let him know what […]

  • Miracle on South 13th Street

    Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]

  • Pet Photos with Santa & The Grinch

    Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees, NJ, United States

    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, […]

    $10
  • Fishtown’s Official Christmas Tree Lighting at Mamajuana Cafe Philly

    mamajuana cafe philly 1000 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

    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 […]