Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

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 […]

Fall Fest at the Philly J

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, PA, United States

Join us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season!This year's event is FREE to enter, with exciting activities for all ages. Some activities may require tickets or a wristband, and pre-registration is now open to help speed up check-in. Enjoy live music, obstacle […]

Harvest Festival at Awbury Farm

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

HOLD THE DATE for this year’s Harvest Festival on the Farm at Awbury! Live Music, Hayrides, Smores Pits, Great Food, Brew Gardens,  Crafts & Games, Local Apples & Pumpkins & tons of vendors & exhibitors. More details TBD! Questions? email us at harvest@awbury.org or call 215-849-2855.

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

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

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

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

Harvest Fest With A Touch of Honey!

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the season’s harvest and honey with this autumnal festival at Bartram's Garden. Come for free educational bee-themed activities, cider pressing, wellness workshops, seasonal planting, crafts, and more!

Event Series Made in Philadelphia Fall Market

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market

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

Join the fall festivities at Dilworth Park and celebrate the coming of fall! As in years past, the Made in Philadelphia Fall Market with vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area will set up shop for the weekend of October 18 - 20, 2024 to […]

Fire & Spice Fall Fest

Love City Brewing 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A celebration of heat, spice, and everything nice! Sunday, October 20 from 2-8pm at Love City Gardens. Bringing together your favorite fall activities with a spicy twist! Hot drinks & eats: delicious hot cocktails and a beer flip (hot poker into your beer), spicy foods […]

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Manayunk

Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a fully immersive horror experience featuring live scare-actors, production quality sets, animatronics, and special effects. The Haunted House features over 40 live scare actors, production-quality sets, props, animatronics, and special effects such as fog, strobes, and flashing lights. 2024 season […]

$35

Philadelphia Open Studio Tours

The largest, self-guided, free-to-attend tour of artist studios and creative workspaces in the region, and one of the premier open studio tour events in the country, crossing into over 26 neighborhoods throughout the city for two weekends each October. Studios East of Broad Street are […]

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 […]

Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at the Chestnut Hill Library

Chestnut Hill Library 8711 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Show off your Halloween costume with us!  We'll start with a spooky story and then head out for a walk around the block to get a head start Trick-or-Treating. Children can explore our dress-up collection and have their face painted by an expert.

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

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

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

Scarecrow Design Contest/Display at Morris Arboretum | Daily Event

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We're in our VILLAIN era at this year's 17th Annual Scarecrow Design Contest! We can't wait to see your comic book and cartoon references, your sports nemeses, your wrongfully maligned historical figures. Scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris October 1 – October 31. […]

Songs & Stories with Krystal

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!

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

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

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

Trick or Treat Eco-printing Bag Craft

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Come to the Morris to make a special plant-themed trick-or-treat bag using eco-printing techniques! A chance for some hands-on learning about sustainable art-making. Your trick or treat bag will be great for carrying candy, or for year-round use. $15 per bag.

$15

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

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

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

New Baby Meetup

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. In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen […]

Family Pumpkin Carving at the Tacony Library

Tacony Library 6742 Torresdale Avenue (Torresdale Ave. & Knorr St.), Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get your porch decorations carved! Families with children under 16 can join the Tacony LAB Community Arts Center for a family friendly pumpkin carving. Contact the Tacony LAB to register, (267) 686-7420 or secure your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-pumpkin-carving-ages-16-and-under-tickets-1029175109457?aff=oddtdtcreator.

East Passyunk Witch Craft Crawl

East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Let East Passyunk Avenue cast its spell on you during the 15th Annual Witch Craft Crawl! This year, enjoy seasonal special brews and cocktails along with crafts, charms and more at over 30 bars, restaurants and shops along the Avenue. Online tickets are $6.66 and […]

$6.66 – $10

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

Kimberton Waldorf School Open House – Lower School

Kimberton Waldorf School 410 W. Seven Stars Road, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Discover Our Lower School: Thursday, October 24, 2024. The Lower School cultivates the imaginative capacities of first through eighth graders through integrative education and hands-on learning. When children learn by doing and are encouraged to think creatively, they are able to make connections between art, […]

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 […]

Event Series Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market

Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market

18th & Walnut Streets 18th & Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Summer hours: Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, Tuesdays 9am to 2pm. 1800 Walnut Street, Center City, Philadelphia 19103 The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. View the most up-to-date upcoming market lineups.

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

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

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

Family Game Night

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. From RING TOSS to BINGO to TWISTER, there’s something for all ages at Rutabaga’s weekly game night!

Scary Sugar, Sugar Cookie Decorating Class

Rebel & Wolf Cafe 1700 E Moyamensing Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class is for the beginner cookier or for the person who is just curious about what cookie decorating is all about! If you have limited experience with sugar cookies, found yourself frustrated with royal icing, or if you're trying to have fun with family […]

$50