Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

$25

Family Game Night

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. From RING TOSS to BINGO to TWISTER, there’s something for all ages at Rutabaga’s weekly game night!

Making a Change Group’s Spring Friendraiser

Primepoint Club 1 Stadium Dr, Chester, United States

Making a Change Group's Spring Friendraiser is part fundraiser, part meaningful networking event. Come together over great food and music to celebrate all the important work MACG does and is striving to continue to do. Proceeds from the event will support their Delco Gives Day […]

First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Brought to the Delaware River Waterfront by DRWC, join us at Cherry Street Pier for First Friday presented by Fulton Bank for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, bites and sips from local food vendors, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Don’t miss: 4 […]

Date Night: Make Your Own Cutting Board

West Philly Tool Library 1314 S 47th, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn how to make your own wooden cutting board! Join West Philly Tool Library for a hands-on workshop where you will design, craft, and seal your own custom cutting board using food-safe materials and techniques. This class offers a fun, beginner-friendly environment to learn basic […]

Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Night

John Welsh Memorial Fountain Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Free movies nights in the park are the perfect way to welcome spring and gather with the community! Enjoy a family-friendly activity at 7:30 pm, followed by the movie at 8 pm. FRIDAY, MAY 2: Inside Out 2 (PG) Pre-movie activity provided by Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center FRIDAY, […]

Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Philadelphia

Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood.    The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]

Chestnut Hill Farmers Market

7673 Germantown Ave (Chestnut Hill Farmers' Market) 7673 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 9am to 12pm Germantown Ave & Winston Lane The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice.   https://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/chestnut-hill

Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with Newlin Grist Mill's Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, Newlin Grist Mill brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect […]

Songs & Stories with Krystal

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]

$8 – $144

Tadpole Transformations

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

It's tadpole time! Join Riverbend's Educators to learn about amphibians' lifecycles and explore the preserve. With any luck, you'll get to see some tadpoles! This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event.

Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

$40.00

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

Mothership: Free Family Day at The Fabric Workshop and Museum

The Fabric Workshop and Museum 1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate artist mothers with Art Mamas, a member-driven supportive community for parents in the arts. Parents can join a morning tour and conversation with current Artists-in-Residence while their little ones make art in the studio. Making activities for all ages and artist box viewings are available throughout […]

Children’s Day Celebration at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Children’s Day is a national Japanese holiday honoring children and expressing hope for their happy, healthy future.  Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia commemorates Children’s Day each year at the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center with displays of traditional items associated with the holiday, including miniature […]

Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East

SnowBot Philly East, LLC 12 West Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA, United States

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

$50.00

May First Saturday Open House: AnatoMAY with the Mütter Museum

Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th […]

ConsentFest 2025

Clark Park 4200 Regent Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join YES! for the 4th annual ConsentFest in Clark Park on Saturday May 3 from 12-4pm! ConsentFest is an outdoors, all-ages celebration of consent in all its forms! There will be activities, vendors, massages, animals to pet, face painting, storytime, community organizations, Lil Pop Shop […]

The Ecology of Fashion Saturday Workshop Series at the Academy of Natural Sciences

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

In conjunction with the museum's The Ecology of Fashion exhibition, enjoy this series of drop-in workshops, where participants learn how to add sustainable practices into their lives. These workshops are free with general admission to the Academy. February 1 - Indigo: Living Color Explore the dynamic […]

10 Year Anniversary Family Swim

Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington 185 Commerce Dr., Fort Washington, PA, United States

Join Goldfish Swim School for their 10th anniversary Family Swim! There will also be free snacks and crafts. Registration is required – 1 ticket per person.

Kristin Chenoweth with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Broadway, TV, and film legend Kristin Chenoweth returns to the Kimmel Center for a one-night-only performance with The Philadelphia Orchestra! Join them on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Marian Anderson Hall for an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits and American songbook classics. […]

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.

Chestnut Hill Presents Home + Garden Festival

Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Join Chestnut Hill for the Home + Garden Festival! Enjoy a day of shopping at local vendors, live music, crafty artisans, and shopping at the local shops in Chestnut Hill! Visit Makers Avenue and watch artisans create work and Stagecrafts Theatre for live performances! The […]

Free

Jazz Town presented by Rittenhop

Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

For the third consecutive year, Rittenhop invites you to Jazz Town, a celebration of the Baltimore and Philadelphia swing dancing scenes. With events happening in both cities the first weekend in May, enjoy a free swing dance at Cherry Street Pier featuring live music by […]

Sunday MakeBreak: I Love Mom Clay Pot

Lincoln Plaza 2424 E Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, PA, United States

Make the perfect Mother's Day gift using your fingerprints! Michaels will provide everything you need to make an "I Love Mom" clay pot. $10 with all supplies included. 

Pour Your Own Candle with Queer Candle Co.

Ray's Reusables 935 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Create your own custom scent and learn how to make candles with Queer Candle Co.! All participants will make an 8 oz candle at this fun and delightful-smelling workshop. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, but you are welcome to BYOB. Tickets $50.

Maxim Krueger Piano Concert

The Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You are invited to a concert by the young and brilliant pianist Maksim Krueger! Maksim Krueger is a laureate of prestigious international competitions: The Princeton Festival Piano Competition – First Prize Winner Jacob's Music Steinway Piano Competition – First Prize Winner Young Pianist Competition of […]