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!
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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy the magic of the Christmas Village at City Hall and LOVE Park from November 22nd through December 24th. With free admission, visitors can experience an authentic German-style market filled with twinkling lights, festive treats, and handcrafted gifts. Some activities include riding the Ferris wheel, […]
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Preview Weekend at Christmas Village in Philadelphia (November 22nd-23rd, 2025)
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStep into a preview of the Christmas Village before its official debut on November 27th, 2025! On Preview Weekend on November 22nd and 23rd, your family can wander through a winter wonderland, meet first vendors, and sip a warm beverage as you shop for festive […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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PAX Unplugged 2025
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCelebrate all things tabletop gaming at PAX Unplugged 2025, featuring: An expansive expo hall featuring over 300 of tabletop gaming’s biggest developers and publishers In-depth panel discussions from top industry professionals and content creators from across YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch Live events featuring iconic gaming […]
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Preview Weekend at Christmas Village in Philadelphia (November 22nd-23rd, 2025)
City Hall and LOVE Park 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStep into a preview of the Christmas Village before its official debut on November 27th, 2025! On Preview Weekend on November 22nd and 23rd, your family can wander through a winter wonderland, meet first vendors, and sip a warm beverage as you shop for festive […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Nutcracker Performance at Electrical Spectacle in Franklin Square
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Philadelphia Youth Ballet dancers as they perform excerpts from Philadelphia Dance Academy's The Nutcracker! This event takes place at the Electrical Spectacle in Franklin Square on November 23 at 5:00 pm. Grab a hot cocoa and join them to kick off the holiday season […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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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 […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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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!
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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 […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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Open Gym at Design Gym
Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation will kick off the holiday season as it marches through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This year there are more ways than ever to watch the excitement and […]
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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, […]
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Open Gym at Design Gym
Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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Storytime and Design at Design Gym
Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesStorytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process. All ages and identities on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.
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Open Gym at Design Gym
Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCome to Open Gym at Design Gym: Where everyone is a designer. If you’ve been curious about OPEN GYM, Design Gym will be open Wednesdays through Fridays, from 2:00 - 6:00 pm at their community design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington. OPEN […]
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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
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Fellowship! The Musical at the Adrienne Theater
The Adrienne Theater 2030 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFellowship! The Musical is the hilarious, lovingly-crafted musical parody of The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! This Broadway-style send-up features twelve original songs, from an over-the-top opening number complete […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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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 […]
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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!
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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Dance Together with The Philadelphia Dance Academy
Charles Santore Library 932 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEvery first Monday of the month until May 2026, Children 2+ can enjoy a free Dance Together Creative Movement class with Miss Sabrina at the Charles Santore Library in the Children's Section.
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Volunteer for Love Your Park Fall Weekend
Come together for Love Your Park Fall Weekend, a citywide volunteer event encouraging neighbors to help clean and care for Philadelphia’s parks as we transition into winter. This year, Gorgas Park in northwest Philadelphia serves as the signature site, alongside over 100 neighborhood parks across […]
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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