The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.