The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Delco Arts Week

Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]

Postpartum + Play: Gentle Movement for Parents and Pre-crawling Babies

kith + kin 3060 west jefferson street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

There's a new kind of offering coming for you from the @bwelltots crew! Join @steadyup_pt every Monday at 9:30 for a postpartum class built for parent AND baby!   Join them for a rejuvenating and interactive Postpartum and Play Class tailored for the postpartum body […]

Delco Arts Week

Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]

Friends’ Central Lower School Open House (for Nursery, Pre-K, and K)

Friends' Central Lower School 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Discover FCS at their Lower School Open House for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten children on Tuesday, September 24 at 9:30 am. Come explore their 26-acre Middle and Upper School Campus or their 18-acre Lower School campus.  Meet administrators, teachers, and current students and see what […]

“My Uncle Sam” at Philly Fringe

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

Coming this year to Philly Fringe, the story of Jewish-American vaudevillian Sam Barton, as told by his descendant! See “My Uncle Sam”, the remarkable tale of a man present for some of the most pivotal moments in history, eager to share his lightness and artistry […]

$25

Delco Arts Week

Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]

AIM Academy Information Session

AIM Academy 1200 River Road, Conshohocken, PA, United States

Discover innovative teaching and fearless learning by attending a virtual Information session at Pennsylvania's largest college-prep school for bright children with language-based learning differences. Once you've learned more about AIM, you will be invited to join us for a Tuesday Tour to experience AIM in […]

Friends’ Central Lower School Open House (for Grades 1-5)

Friends' Central Lower School 228 Old Gulph Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Discover FCS at their Lower School Open House for Grades 1-5 on Wednesday, September 25 at 9:30 am. Come explore their 26-acre Middle and Upper School Campus or their 18-acre Lower School campus.  Meet administrators, teachers, and current students and see what you and your […]

Gladwyne Montessori Open House

Gladwyne Montessori – Admissions Open House

Gladwyne Montessori 920 Youngsford Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Admissions Open House - Join Becca Williams, Director of Admissions, on campus for an Open House! Register here Interested in learning more about Gladwyne Montessori's remarkable community? Explore their classrooms and learn what makes Gladwyne Montessori such a special place to learn and grow.

Northern Liberties Night Market

North Second Street Philadelphia, PA

The Night Markets will be located on N. 2nd Street (between Fairmount Ave and W Laurel St) from 5pm - 10pm. This family-friendly, dog-friendly, night-time festival, brought to you by the organizers of the wildly popular 2nd Street Festival, will feature dozens of food trucks, […]

Fintastic Fall Days at Adventure Aquarium | Daily Event

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

Fintastic Fall Days at Adventure Aquarium   Experience the NEW Fintastic Pumpkin Glow only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as super-sized aquatic animals made of pumpkins take over the aquarium, ready to delight with not-so-spooky daytime fun! Explore among gigantic glowing sea […]

Delco Arts Week

Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]

Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards | Daily Event

Linvilla Orchards 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media, PA, United States

An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware Valley residents. Pick-Your-Own apples, Hayrides, Mazes, Apple Blasters, Train Rides, and Fishing all require pre-purchased timed tickets. Tickets are required for ages 1 and older. 11 months and under are complimentary. Pumpkinland […]

Friends’ Central Middle and Upper School Open House (for Grades 6-12)

Friends' Central Middle & Upper School 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Discover FCS at their Middle and Upper School Open House for Grades 6-12 on Thursday, September 26 at 9:00 am. Come explore their 26-acre Middle and Upper School Campus or their 18-acre Lower School campus.  Meet administrators, teachers, and current students and see what you […]

Delco Arts Week

Delaware County Arts Consortium 23 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, United States

A week-long celebration—including two full weekends—of the performing, visual, and creative arts in Delaware County! Delaware County will host dozens of inspiring, thought-provoking, memorable events—including many free to the public—over nine days during the sixth annual Delco Arts Week, Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September […]

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Philadelphia Fall Marketplace

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St., Philadelphia   The Center City District is bringing back the Philadelphia Fall Marketplace to Dilworth Plaza. Local vendors will be selling a variety of handmade crafts and locally made products, including photos, art, accessories, apparel, glassware, wood crafts and […]

FUNBOX Bounce House at Cherry Hill Mall

FUNBOX Bounce House at Cherry Hill Mall

Cherry Hill Mall 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

 Cherry Hill Mall is hosting the grand opening of the world's biggest bounce park, FUNBOX, for families & friends of all ages! 25,000 sq. ft. world of inflatable fun & adventure, in the mall parking lot across from JCPenney until 10/20 Attractions include Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an […]

The Bad Pirate Rock Show

The Bad Pirate Rock Show

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

Back this year by popular demand, The Bad Pirate Rock Show is a musical odyssey for pirates of all ages! Join a wild band of silly sailors as they search for the true meaning of piracy. This young crew of pirate misfits must prove their […]

$25

Bodies in Motion

20*20 House 20 Lansdowne Court, Lansdowne, PA, United States

Please join us at the public reception for Bodies in Motion on Friday September 27th from 6 - 8 pm. The Lansdowne Art Committee is thrilled to present Bodies in Motion, on view at the 20*20 House in Lansdowne, PA September 21-December 01. Bodies in […]

Hacia La Luz

Hacia La Luz

Rittenhouse FIlmworks 219 W Rittenhouse Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Hacia la luz is a dance journey into the many worlds Elba has inhabited. This work is the culmination of an intensive exploration into her Andean ancestry through extensive travels and studies with gifted Shamans coupled with her lifelong passion and commitment to the beloved […]