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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Philly Family Community Calendar

Ready-Set-School Free Community Days at Please Touch Museum

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

Please Touch Museum’s school readiness campaign offers families the chance to learn about healthy habits and practices through play-based experiences, while enjoying free admission on three designated Sundays during summer 2025. We know that when children are healthy in mind, body, and spirit, they are READY and SET to […]

Storytime + Design

Storytime + Design

Design Gym @ PARK(ing) Day 1218 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design. Exercises to grow your creativity and design process are provided and all ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. The age range of books will vary, design exercises […]

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Ants on a Log

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes, with fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection. This Sunday, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of […]

Read and Play with Philly Goat Project

Fernhill Park 4600 Morris St, Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy Fernhill with friends and family and the Philly Goats! Take a goat walk, join the goat parade , have fun reading stories and watching a silly a performance of a goat play! No reservations needed; RAIN DATE is Sunday September 14, same time.

STORYTIME + DESIGN

Storytime and Design at Design Gym

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

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

STORYTIME + DESIGN

Storytime and Design at Design Gym

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

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

Reading of the Epworth Poltergeist Spooky Story

Historic St. George's Museum & Archives 326 New St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hear a spooky retelling of the Epworth Poltergeist by Dr. Olivia Cacchione. In 1716, a poltergeist began to haunt the Wesley family in their home at the Epworth Parsonage. For the next year, disturbing noises permeated the house, ranging from quiet footsteps to deafening crashes. […]

STORYTIME + DESIGN

Storytime and Design at Design Gym

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

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

PhillyABCs Family Launch Party

Laser Philly 829 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Philly ABCs Family Launch Party on Sunday, October 19th from 10am–2pm at Laser Philly (829 N 2nd St in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood.)! Celebrate the release of Philly ABCs with a fun-filled day featuring a book reading at 11:00 am, life-sized characters from […]

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STORYTIME + DESIGN

Storytime and Design at Design Gym

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

Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.