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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Conshohocken St. Paddy’s Day 5K Classic!

Conshohocken PA

The 12th annual Conshohocken St. Paddy's Day 5K Classic will take place before the annual Conshohocken St. Patrick's Day Parade. This live event, benefiting Conshohocken Fire Co. #2, begins with registration at 11 AM at the firehouse (819 Fayette St.). The race starts and finishes […]

Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5K Run/Walk

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to spread the word about their mission and to raise funds to advance research. It is a day of action, hope and connection. The event includes a 5K Run/Walk, Survivor Ceremony and more. […]

PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia

Fairmount Park Mt Pleasant Dr & Fountain Green Dr, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We can’t wait to see you at PanCAN PurpleStride Philadelphia, on Saturday, April 26, 2025! PurpleStride is an amazing day where survivors, families, caregivers, friends, physicians and researchers celebrate people currently affected, honor those we’ve lost and take steps to end pancreatic cancer. Check out […]

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Run Wild for the Zoo 5K and One-Mile Fun Run/Walk at Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Run Wild for the Zoo 5K! Join over 2,000 others for a fun run through the Philadelphia Zoo, supporting the 1,900 amazing animals that call it home. It's a unique chance to run inside the Zoo and […]

Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day

Cooper River Park N Park Dr, Pennsauken, NJ, United States

Animal Welfare Association’s signature event, the Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day is an annual fundraising event celebrating the unbreakable bond between humans and their pets.

Hustle N’ Ride

Hunting Park Recreation Center 1101 West Hunting Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support Bicycle Coalition Youth Cycling (BCYC) athletes while enjoying food, music, exhibition races, bike demos, a community ride, and more. The family-friendly festival includes a low rider bike expo from Los Campeones, a Bike Life skills demonstration, music by DJ Lexx Johnson, and opportunities for […]

2025 Komen Greater Philadelphia MORE THAN PINK Walk

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Walk to end breast cancer! When you register for the MORE THAN PINK Walk, you are joining a community that understands the impact we have when we come together and fundraise in support of our shared vision of a world without breast cancer. There are […]

Pride Around the City

Pride Around the City kicks off Philly Pride Weekend with a powerful display of visibility and unity, as we unfurl the largest Pride flag in Philadelphia’s history across iconic locations throughout the city. The new record-breaking 600-foot Philadelphia Pride Rainbow Flag will tour the city […]

Philly Pride March & Festival

Join the community for the Philly Pride March and Festival! March: Step-off: 11 AM at 6th & Walnut Route: West along Walnut to 11th & Walnut (Festival entrance) Festival: Time: 12 PM – 7 PM Location: Gayborhood open-street festival Full lineup & zone map Features six entertainment zones (Visibility, Unity, […]

Father’s Day Fun Run

Wiggins Park 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, PA, United States

Celebrate Father's Day with a memorable run! Every Dad will get a special Mini Tool Kit to take home after the run. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - […]

Celebrate Lafayette’s Return!

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

Join Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm and Cliveden of the National Trust for a day of family fun celebrating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette's return to Germantown on July 20, 2025! Follow in Lafayette's own footsteps and start your afternoon with a meet […]

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