101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly

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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Folkshul’s Passover Seder

Join the Folkshul Community as we gather to retell the story of Passover with a social justice lens.  This FREE event is for all ages! Address will be given out after registration.    

Philadelphia Museum of Art: Spring Salon

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Spring Salon In the tradition of spirited French gatherings, Philadelphia Museum of Art is bringing together artisans, intellectuals, and creatives to foster new ideas and make memories while enjoying their new public spaces and café offerings at our espresso bar. Join them each weekend in […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

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

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

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

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Bubble Bash – Pop Into Spring at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, the aquarium is brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest botanical garden. The familiar colors and fragrances of the season are ready to be experienced during the annual Spring Blooms event, offering opportunities to take in the world-renowned thousand-acre attraction’s early spring bulbs, vibrant blooms of aromatic […]

Event Series Play Unstoppable Festival

Play Unstoppable Festival

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Be unstoppable and join in the all-new LEGO fun at the unmissable 2024 Play Unstoppable Festival from April 20 – May 27! Experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D Movie and enjoy festival of imagination, creativity, music, and fun! Join the NEW LEGO Friends in […]

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. We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend!

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Bubble Bash – Pop Into Spring at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, the aquarium is brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at […]

Event Series Play Unstoppable Festival

Play Unstoppable Festival

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Be unstoppable and join in the all-new LEGO fun at the unmissable 2024 Play Unstoppable Festival from April 20 – May 27! Experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D Movie and enjoy festival of imagination, creativity, music, and fun! Join the NEW LEGO Friends in […]

Adath Emanu-El: Passover Seder

Adath Emanu-El 205 Elbo Lane, Mount Laurel, NJ, United States

A wonderful seder for anyone in the community who would like to celebrate Passover with like-minded Jews.

Everyday Futures Fest 2024

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This year, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) has 30 plus programs running through the month of April, and on the day of the block party itself, 30+ vendors, orgs tabling, and food pop-ups. Events range in craft, focus, and approach to sustainability, from an Appalachian […]

School Day-Off Camps

AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum 6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Kids don’t have school on certain national and religious holidays, so what better way for them to spend a day off than enjoying time at camp? On four separate holidays this spring, Awbury Arboretum will be hosting a day of camp from 8:30am-3:30pm, with a […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

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

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

New Parent Meet Up – Organized by Nesting House

Philly Art Center (Mt. Airy) 530 Carpenter Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Recommended for new parents and their babies, this informal group is designed for families with infants to meet and share with one another thorough the beautiful and often challenging transition into parenthood. This is a free event, with no pre-registration required. Check social media for […]

Bubble Bash – Pop Into Spring at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, the aquarium is brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

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

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest botanical garden. The familiar colors and fragrances of the season are ready to be experienced during the annual Spring Blooms event, offering opportunities to take in the world-renowned thousand-acre attraction’s early spring bulbs, vibrant blooms of aromatic […]

Event Series Play Unstoppable Festival

Play Unstoppable Festival

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Be unstoppable and join in the all-new LEGO fun at the unmissable 2024 Play Unstoppable Festival from April 20 – May 27! Experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D Movie and enjoy festival of imagination, creativity, music, and fun! Join the NEW LEGO Friends in […]

New Baby Meetup

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. In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen […]

Everyday Futures Fest 2024

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This year, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) has 30 plus programs running through the month of April, and on the day of the block party itself, 30+ vendors, orgs tabling, and food pop-ups. Events range in craft, focus, and approach to sustainability, from an Appalachian […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

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

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Baby and Me Yoga

Everland 529 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This 60-minute class is focused on vinyasa flow and restorative/yin yoga. Use this time on your mat to connect with your body, breath and baby. Suitable for babies 6 weeks to crawlers. Taught by Dahvia Dalton, a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher specializing in Prenatal and […]

Bubble Bash – Pop Into Spring at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

This spring break, Adventure Aquarium is bubbling with excitement! From March 22 through April 28, the aquarium is brewing up a bubbly bonanza with endless floating bubbles, eye-popping demonstrations and interactive activities. Embark on a bubble scavenger hunt, get showered with billions of bubbles at […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

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

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]

Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

Spring has sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest botanical garden. The familiar colors and fragrances of the season are ready to be experienced during the annual Spring Blooms event, offering opportunities to take in the world-renowned thousand-acre attraction’s early spring bulbs, vibrant blooms of aromatic […]

Event Series Play Unstoppable Festival

Play Unstoppable Festival

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Be unstoppable and join in the all-new LEGO fun at the unmissable 2024 Play Unstoppable Festival from April 20 – May 27! Experience the brand-new exclusive LEGO Friends 4D Movie and enjoy festival of imagination, creativity, music, and fun! Join the NEW LEGO Friends in […]

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!

Everyday Futures Fest 2024

Da Vinci Art Alliance 704 Catharine St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This year, Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA) has 30 plus programs running through the month of April, and on the day of the block party itself, 30+ vendors, orgs tabling, and food pop-ups. Events range in craft, focus, and approach to sustainability, from an Appalachian […]

Event Series Namaste India

Namaste India

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

Experience the vibrant art, food, and culture of India — a country rich in traditions with a focus on the future. Created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in partnership with the St. Louis Indian community, Namaste India encourages global awareness and cultural appreciation. In […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]