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Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

 

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Event Series Disney 100 The Exhibition

Disney 100 The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, “Disney 100 The Exhibition” will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Event Series Disney 100 The Exhibition

Disney 100 The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, “Disney 100 The Exhibition” will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Bilingual Arabic/English Storytime

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Join educators from Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture on March 7 & 28, April 25, and May 23 for a series of bilingual storytimes in Arabic & English! After storytime, stay for playtime. Read, sing, and dance with us while building language skills! Intended for children 6 and […]

Kids Can Cook

Bushrod Library 6304 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Join Bushrod Library afterschool and learn to cook a two course meal with Ms. Keisha, chef extraordinaire!  Eat what you make!  This is for children ages 8-12.

Circus Performance & Workshop

Widener Library 2808 W Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Enjoy a circus show followed by a workshop to test your skills! Performers with the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts will dazzle with juggling, balancing acts, ball spinning, and plenty of comedy.

Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions presents “The American Revolution”

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA

This spring, Theater Unspeakable and Let's Make History Productions present "The American Revolution," a family-friendly retelling of the country's founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Join the seven-member cast of actors fusing unique staging and physical comedy to offer […]

Event Series SIX

SIX

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that […]

Event Series Disney 100 The Exhibition

Disney 100 The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, “Disney 100 The Exhibition” will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Event Series SIX

SIX

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that […]

Power Ranger Family Skate

Rolling Thunder 7017 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

Skate with the Power Rangers at Rolling Thunder!

Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions presents “The American Revolution”

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA

This spring, Theater Unspeakable and Let's Make History Productions present "The American Revolution," a family-friendly retelling of the country's founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Join the seven-member cast of actors fusing unique staging and physical comedy to offer […]

Event Series SIX

SIX

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that […]

Event Series Disney 100 The Exhibition

Disney 100 The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, “Disney 100 The Exhibition” will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Easter Storytime

Northeast Regional Library 2228 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Families with young and school age children are invited to join Northeast Regional Library for some Easter stories, egg dyeing and a visit with the Easter Bunny.  Must register, space and supplies are limited. Please call 215-685-0509 to register.

Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions presents “The American Revolution”

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA

This spring, Theater Unspeakable and Let's Make History Productions present "The American Revolution," a family-friendly retelling of the country's founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Join the seven-member cast of actors fusing unique staging and physical comedy to offer […]

Event Series SIX

SIX

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that […]

Event Series Disney 100 The Exhibition

Disney 100 The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, “Disney 100 The Exhibition” will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Tyke Bike & Hike (A Family Bike and Hike)

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Children ages 10 + with a chaperone are welcome to join Pennypack Environmental Center in an afterschool activity that will promote physical health and introduce skills to utilize the Pennypack trails. Space is limited. Registration is required. No walk-ins. $5 per family.

Family Skate with the Easter Bunny

Rolling Thunder 7017 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA

Bring the entire family for great food and fun on the roller rink!

Event Series Up Late with the Sphinx

Up Late with the Sphinx

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA

Calling all scouts and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join the Penn Museum during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to […]

Family Game and Campfire Nights

Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA

The Tree House will have tables set up inside with some games and a campfire blazing outside. Families are encouraged to bring games and activities, as well as fixings for s’more and other food to cook on the fire. Pre-registration is requested. All ages. FREE. […]

Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions presents “The American Revolution”

Christ Church Neighborhood House 20 N American Street, Philadelphia, PA

This spring, Theater Unspeakable and Let's Make History Productions present "The American Revolution," a family-friendly retelling of the country's founding, combining tongue-in-cheek humor with imaginative physical theater in under 60 minutes. Join the seven-member cast of actors fusing unique staging and physical comedy to offer […]

Event Series SIX

SIX

Academy of Music 240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that […]

Annual Disability Awareness Month Event

Deliverance Evangelistic Church - Fellowship Hall 2001 W. Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA

FREE Disability Awareness Workshops, vendors, awards ceremony, breakfast & lunch served.

Event Series Big Ideas Festival

Big Ideas Festival

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA

Check out the 2023 Big Ideas Festival! Sponsored by PECO, this will be a celebration of invention, innovation, and collaboration, themed around Building Community. Explore pop-up STEM programming, help build a cardboard city, and meet partners whose big ideas are changing Philadelphia! Register here.

Event Series Disney 100 The Exhibition

Disney 100 The Exhibition

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, “Disney 100 The Exhibition” will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. For this exhibition, the Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 […]

Musicopia: Indonesian Dance from the Island of Bali, featuring Modero & Company

Kimmel Center 300 S Broad St., Philadelphia

Entertain your littlest art lovers at the Kimmel Center's Plaza! Ignite imaginations with an array of enchanting performances and hands-on activities. Modero will perform a medley of traditional Balinese dances in full, ornate, and colorful traditional costumes. The performance will start with a procession of […]

FREE Easter Egg Hunt for Kids at FDR Park

FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

City Life Philly is hosting a FREE Egg Hunt for children up to 12 years of age at FDR Park. There will be free face painting, lots of candy, photos with the Easter Bunny, and SO much more! No tickets officially needed, just come!

Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA

Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum to explore life at sea during the Revolutionary War on Saturdays and Sundays throughout April. Join us for a new special exhibition, neighborhood walking tours, family-friendly crafts, in-gallery talks, and stories to learn more about the Continental Navy […]