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!
Franklin Square
200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Springtime in Franklin Square means the spectacular fountain is back on and dancing to music, the SquareBurger grill is sizzling, the carousel is spinning, and new trees are being planted, all ready for the season ahead. Come for FREE rides aboard the Parx Liberty Carousel (11 am […]
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Rothman Roller Rink has returned for a fourth season at Dilworth Park! The rink is colorful and retro-inspired, featuring a checkerboard floor and an art installation overhead composed of multicolored fabric by Lucky Dog Studio. Throughout the season there will be fun events, […]
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA, United States
Gather on the Sesame Street Neighborhood with a local cantor and your favorite furry friends for a special Passover presentation and sing-along as well as a special Passover story time and meet and greet with Baby Bear.
Description: Your kids will enjoy playing at the playground while searching for hidden matzah and then gather around for Passover storytime. Location: An outdoor location in Bala Cynwyd, PA; exact address will be provided upon registration. Date and Time: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 3:00 PM […]
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States
BalletX returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann for two extraordinary nights of dance and live music! Experience world premiere choreography by Natasha Adorlee with live music by Jac Ross, the Philadelphia premiere of Takehiro Ueyama’s Heroes (2019) with live music by Kato Hideki, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
From April through October 2024, AdventureWoods will be free and open to the public during the following times, weather permitting: ❦ Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ❦ Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM What is a natural materials playground? It is a […]
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Art Kids Studio Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Pop Up Studio: Self-portraits with Chelsey Luster April 12, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,Great Stair Hall Balcony, Main Building Art Kids Studio April […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum and explore life at sea during the Revolutionary War. The new exhibit included a neighborhood walking tour, family-friend crafts, in-gallery talks, and stories to learn about the Continental Navy and privateers.
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 […]
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 […]
East Passyunk Avenue
Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States
East Passyunk proudly presents Flavors on the Avenue, on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Head to one of the most celebrated food streets in American for an all day, all ages food festival and block party that will showcase the Avenue’s award […]
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Rothman Roller Rink has returned for a fourth season at Dilworth Park! The rink is colorful and retro-inspired, featuring a checkerboard floor and an art installation overhead composed of multicolored fabric by Lucky Dog Studio. Throughout the season there will be fun events, […]
Lenfest Plaza
1537 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) holds its annual free Spring Family Festival, celebrating art and community, Sunday, April 28, 1:00-3:00 pm in Lenfest Plaza, 118-128 N. Broad Street. A raffle to win a free week of Summer Art Camp will be held during the festival. The Spring Family Festival features art-making stations […]
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA, United States
Gather on the Sesame Street Neighborhood with a local cantor and your favorite furry friends for a special Passover presentation and sing-along as well as a special Passover story time and meet and greet with Baby Bear.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Rothman Roller Rink has returned for a fourth season at Dilworth Park! The rink is colorful and retro-inspired, featuring a checkerboard floor and an art installation overhead composed of multicolored fabric by Lucky Dog Studio. Throughout the season there will be fun events, […]
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - PAFA
118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Yoga in The Rotunda: Flow and Harmonic Vibrations with Eunmi Chang Tuesday, May 7, 2024 Yoga in the Rotunda: From the Outside in with Lori McAlister Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Yoga in the Rotunda: 3rd Eye Max with Dave Hem PAFA’s Historic […]
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!
Lemon Hill Park
3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join Baby Wordplay for their Tropical Tuesdays outdoor series in Lemon Hill Park! Baby Wordplay Storyplays are literacy-rich, fun opportunities to engage your little one with reading, songs, fingerplays, and puppets. Baby Wordplay is committed to growing readers and thinkers by promoting a love of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Rothman Roller Rink has returned for a fourth season at Dilworth Park! The rink is colorful and retro-inspired, featuring a checkerboard floor and an art installation overhead composed of multicolored fabric by Lucky Dog Studio. Throughout the season there will be fun events, […]
Dilworth Park
1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Keep it movin’ with professional trainers from City Fitness! Every week, participants of all skill levels are invited to join free outdoor workouts in the heart of Center City. Classes will change throughout the season, with Zumba kicking things off in April and May. […]
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 […]
Lemon Hill Park
3298 Sedgley Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States
National Kids Gym is moving outside! Starting Wednesday, May 1st, they will meet in Lemon Hill Park to practice with the breeze and the birds. The 9:30 class is more of a ‘You and Me’ style (parent participation required!) for 18 months-2 years old and […]
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 […]