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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  • Rock to the Future: Youth-Led Open Mic Night

    One Art Community Center 1431-39 North 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Rock to the Future presents a Youth-Led Open Mic Night on Thursday, January 23 from 6–8:30 PM at One Art Community Center in West Philadelphia. Concert Creators students will run the event and perform, while teens ages 13–19 are invited to take the stage and […]

    Free
  • A Wrinkle in Time at Arden Theatre

    Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.

  • A Wrinkle in Time at Arden Theatre

    Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.

  • A Wrinkle in Time at Arden Theatre

    Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    From now until January 25th, travel through time with Arden Theatre's A Wrinkle in Time. This live theatre performance of Madeleine Engle's classic is perfect for families and children (ages 4 and up). Learn more on their website.

  • Baby Whale & the Plastic Ocean

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

    Come together for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean follows a young whale's journey to rescue Mommy Whale from a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with help from aquatic friends and human allies. This […]

    $17.85
  • Nutcracker Half-Day Dance Camp

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy 219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young dancers ages 4–6 are invited to step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! This half-day camp explores Ballet, Theater Dance, and Pilates as children twirl through the Land of Sweets and bring beloved characters to life. A perfect balance of structure, creativity, and […]

  • Nutcracker Half-Day Dance Camp

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy 219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young dancers ages 4–6 are invited to step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! This half-day camp explores Ballet, Theater Dance, and Pilates as children twirl through the Land of Sweets and bring beloved characters to life. A perfect balance of structure, creativity, and […]

  • Nutcracker Half-Day Dance Camp

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy 219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young dancers ages 4–6 are invited to step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! This half-day camp explores Ballet, Theater Dance, and Pilates as children twirl through the Land of Sweets and bring beloved characters to life. A perfect balance of structure, creativity, and […]

  • Nutcracker Half-Day Dance Camp

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy 219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young dancers ages 4–6 are invited to step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! This half-day camp explores Ballet, Theater Dance, and Pilates as children twirl through the Land of Sweets and bring beloved characters to life. A perfect balance of structure, creativity, and […]

  • Nutcracker Half-Day Dance Camp

    The Philadelphia Dance Academy 219 Cuthbert Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young dancers ages 4–6 are invited to step into the enchanting world of The Nutcracker! This half-day camp explores Ballet, Theater Dance, and Pilates as children twirl through the Land of Sweets and bring beloved characters to life. A perfect balance of structure, creativity, and […]

  • Hansel and Gretel

    Hansel & Gretel
    Curio Theatre Company 4740 Baltimore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, Curio Theatre Company invites families to step into the story with HANSEL & GRETEL, a brand new Make & Partake Theatre Experience written by Paul Kuhn and directed by Mya Flood. Following the success of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Three […]

    $20