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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Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRuns nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]
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Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United StatesGather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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“Mon Carton / My Cardboard Box” Performance (all ages)
Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesA cardboard box to explore? And why not dive in head first? The suspense and mystery of a featureless box provide the entry into a world of discovery, imagination and metamorphoses. Out of the box, we discover different objects, sounds, and onomatopoeia. The performer engages […]
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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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Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United StatesGather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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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.
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Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United StatesGather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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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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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 […]
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Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United StatesGather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event
Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPhilly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season. Add some fun to your day or fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks set in the spirit of the season! There are 2 ways to experience Spooky Mini […]
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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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Day Camp at Mister John’s Music (Daily Rates Available)
Mister John's Music 761 S 8th St., Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMister John's Music is thrilled to offer day camps for 5-10 year olds when Philly students are out of school! Expect singing, dancing, ukulele class, arts and crafts, all manners of games, and if it’s warm enough, a lunch trip to neighboring parks (Fleisher Art […]
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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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Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United StatesGather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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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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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 […]
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRuns nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]
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Hellerick’s Fall Festival
Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United StatesGather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]
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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 […]
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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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Botanical Potions: Fall Friday for Kids & Families
Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Morris Arboretum to make botanical potions! Learn about plants and their mythological histories then make your own botanical potion for the spooky season. Costumes are encouraged! Free with general admission. Meet at the Pumpkin Cottage.
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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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First Friday: Start Talking Science
Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWant to know what really happens in a laboratory? Want to meet scientists doing cutting-edge research in physics, medicine, biochemistry, and more? Then Start Talking Science! This First Friday, you’ll meet dozens of researchers from local universities, presenting innovative projects and answering your questions live […]
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Mister John’s Music – Date Night Drop-Off
Mister John's Music 761 S 8th St., Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaYou’ve been begging for a well-deserved date night, and Mister John is ready to take the kiddos off your hands once again! On Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, November 8th, drop off your (4+ year old) children at The School for Mister John’s Music Date […]
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“From the Earth, We Rise” Opening Reception
The National Old City Apartments 121 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin a celebration of the opening of "From the Earth, We Rise" at The National Old City Apartments. "From the Earth, We Rise" is an exploration of movement and surrender in human nature’s purest form. It showcases the work of artists Kimberly Stemler and Nancy […]
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Spooky Maker Market
The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center 6918 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAn extra spooky night for October First Friday! The Tacony LAB Community Arts Center and Thunder Mug Café are partnering up to host a night of halloween-themed vending. Get your spooky trinkets, make a craft, eat some s’mores, and vote for your favorite Scarecrow!
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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 […]
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesRuns nightly through October 31! Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old […]
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Rutabaga Costume Sale!
Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLooking for the perfect Halloween costume without breaking the bank—or the planet? Come shop Rutabaga Toy Library’s Costume Sale! It’s a fun, sustainable way to score something fantastic for Halloween, dress-up, or imaginative play—all while supporting a great cause. Every costume purchased helps fuel Rutabaga's […]