Cannonball Festival
Multiple LocationsA month-long celebration of experimental arts and performances, held at venues throughout the city. Check the link below for venues and tickets!
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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Reimagined Street Scenes
Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United StatesThis installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]
Free
Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWhen schools are closed, they are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp. Trained educators lead students grades K-6 on unique nature-themed explorations that take advantage of the science lab, Discovery Center, and 365 acres of […]
Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library 10199 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Free
Yoga On The Pier
Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PAThis class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. The Class will cover […]
Free – $250
Hispanic Heritage for Teens: Create your own vejigante!
Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to make a vejigante! Create masks while enjoying the traditional rhythms of bomba and plena. The vejigante is a colorful, masked figure from Puerto Rican folklore, featured in festivals and carnivals throughout the island. Originally derived from medieval […]
Northern Liberties Night Market
Northern Liberties , United StatesThis family-friendly, dog-friendly, night-time festival will feature dozens of food trucks, shopping vendors, kids activities such as paint-your-own pumpkins & games, live music, and entertainment. Beverages, beers, and cocktails will be available from places such as Standard Tap, El Camino Real, Urban Village Brewing Co., […]
Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLittle 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
Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
Bartram's VillageCome purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Shady Brook Farm FallFest
Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United StatesExperience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Revelations: An Evolution of Introspection
InLiquid 1400 N American St #314, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTwo photographers, Donald Camp and Clarence Williams, reflect on the history of Hurricane Katrina in their two-person exhibition, Revelations: an Evolution of Introspection, at the InLiquid Gallery in the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. Ideally, this artwork and the education our programming will provide can […]
Free
Allied Gaymer Forces at The Attic Youth Center
The Attic Youth Center 255 South 16th St, PhiladelphiaFun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
Spruce Street Dance Nights at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesSpruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]
Free
Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Sports Spectacular Saturday at Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMove and groove with National Kids Gym, join Action Karate for an action-packed experience that gets kids moving like real martial artists, create your own jersey, and more!
Delaware River Festival
Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join the annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal […]
Free
Open Play Saturdays
Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United StatesOpen Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
$15
Meet the Women of the 18th Century at the Betsy Ross House
Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesMeet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.
Social Justice Resource Fair
Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesHead to the Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement for the 10th annual Social Justice Symposium. This teen-led event will be a resource fair addressing two major issues: Food Accessibility and Mental Health. Local organizations tackling these issues will be present with resources for […]
Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social
Sunset Social 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PASunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]
Philadelphia Family Pride Picnic
Rittenhouse Square 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesBring your own lunch and meet other Philadelphia Family Pride families in the park!
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Historic Fair Hill 2901 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesActivities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]
The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department
The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PAJoin your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]
Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library
Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLibrary friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.
Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
Bustleton Library 10199 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesOn Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!
Free
Yoga On The Pier
Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]
Intro to Wheel Throwing
Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PAThis class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. The Class will cover […]
Free – $250
Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLittle 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
Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
Bartram's VillageCome purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Shady Brook Farm FallFest
Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley, PA, United StatesExperience the delights of autumn at Shady Brook Farm’s legendary FallFest! Get lost in the Sesame Street corn maze, pick pumpkins, enjoy live music, and discover the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show. Food, bonfires, hayrides, and over 25 attractions await all ages! DATES, TIMES, AND […]
Allied Gaymer Forces at The Attic Youth Center
The Attic Youth Center 255 South 16th St, PhiladelphiaFun competitive gaming sessions on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Ages 14-23
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Annual Night of Lights
Germantown Ave. 9601 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEach evening from Friday, October 3 to Monday, October 6, the Night of Lights transforms Germantown Avenue into a walkable outdoor gallery. Archival images and stories are projected through storefront windows, while colorful lighting highlights the architecture of one of Philadelphia’s most iconic main streets. Night of Lights is […]
Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]