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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  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture at Utility Works

    Utility Works Creative Community 32 E Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA, United States

    In this sculptural hand building class, students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Students will also learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture […]

    $250
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Open Gym Hours at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The community design studio in Norris Square welcomes everyone to Open Gym for drop-in hours for creative exploration and design play. Visitors can reset their minds, work on projects, try design tools and exercises, play creative games, browse the design library, or simply co-work in […]

    $10 – $20
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Intro to Ceramic Sculpture at Utility Works

    Utility Works Creative Community 32 E Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA, United States

    In this sculptural hand building class, students will create one of a kind ceramic sculptures that can be functional or decorative. Students will also learn foundational handbuilding skills, sculptural techniques, and a variety of surface treatments & decorations. Projects may include sculptural vessels, animal sculpture […]

    $250
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Rock to the Future Lyric Lab

    Rock to the Future Lyric Lab
    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Lyric Lab is Rock to the Future’s new rap and songwriting program designed for young artists ready to turn their thoughts, feelings, and stories into real music. Whether students are already writing bars or just getting started, participants build skills in writing powerful lyrics, finding […]

    Free
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10