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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  • The Enchanted Nutcracker

    The Enchanted Nutcracker
    Miller Theater 250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, an inclusive, 60-minute performance of the Enchanted Nutcracker, with light narration, will enchant audiences of all ages. Honoring tradition while welcoming everyone, the show features vibrant characters, beautiful dancing, and a sensory-friendly atmosphere. It's a joyful holiday experience where all families can […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • Fellowship! The Musical at the Adrienne Theater

    Fellowship! The Musical
    The Adrienne Theater 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fellowship! The Musical is the hilarious, lovingly-crafted musical parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! ​This Broadway-style send-up features twelve original songs, from an over-the-top opening number complete […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • Historic Holiday Tea Experience at Carpenters’ Hall

    Historic Holiday Tea Experience at Carpenters’ Hall
    Carpenters' Hall 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the holiday season with afternoon tea and Dolley Madison at historic Carpenters’ Hall, where the First Continental Congress once met. Enjoy sweet and savory treats* while learning how tea shaped colonial life and the American Revolution. *Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available (email emilywinters@carpentershall.org […]

    $85
  • 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
  • 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
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • 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
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

    Cracked Nuts
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

    $50
  • Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre

    Little Women at Hedgerow Theatre
    Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA, United States

    A timeless family favorite comes to life on stage from November 26th through December 28th, 2025! Step into the heart of the March family, where sisters Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth grow up together amid the American Civil War. Brave, bright, and endlessly imaginative, each […]

    $35
  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

  • Fellowship! The Musical at the Adrienne Theater

    Fellowship! The Musical
    The Adrienne Theater 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fellowship! The Musical is the hilarious, lovingly-crafted musical parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! ​This Broadway-style send-up features twelve original songs, from an over-the-top opening number complete […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • 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
  • Cirque Du Chanukah at Kaiserman Jewish Community Center

    Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

    Enjoy a special Cirque du Chanukah show at Kaiserman JCC with Chanukah music, acrobats, high flying aerial and acrobatic acts, trampoline, juggling, comedy and more. A kosher dinner of of latkes, chilli, and sufganiyot, will accompany the show and is included in the ticket price. […]

  • Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

    Cracked Nuts
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

    $50
  • An American Celtic Christmas

    Keswick Theatre 291 N Keswick Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

    Philadelphia's own Celtic Rock band, JAMISON, presents An American Celtic Christmas. Now in its 15th year, this lively holiday tradition blends Irish melodies, festive tunes, and high-energy performances with world-class Irish dancers, creating a show that will fill you with the spirit of the season! […]

  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

  • One-Man Nutcracker by Chris Davis

    Prosceium Theater at the Drake 302 S. Hicks St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    You know the Nutcracker the ballet, but what if the ballet was performed by only one man? If the daughter Marie, little boy Fritz, creepy uncle Drosselmeyer, the mice, the Sugar Plum fairy, were all channeled through one actor. Chris Davis is proud to bring […]

    $18
  • Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule” Holiday Spectacular!

    Contemporary West Dance Theatre’s “A Cool Yule Holiday Spectacular!
    Fringe Arts 140 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Let your heart soar as Contemporary West Dance Theatre heralds in the holidays with their annual performance of “A Cool Yule!” Christmas Spectacular! Gather your family and friends to celebrate the season with a mix of timeless classics, audience sing-alongs, and the thrilling sounds of […]

  • 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