Philadelphia Family Community Calendar

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. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.

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 […]

Liberty Flea at Bok

Bok Building 1901 S 9th St., Philadelphia, United States

Liberty Flea is a collection of the top Vintage and Artisan vendors in the Philadelphia area. Join us for our November BOK Market! This is the place to shop for antiques, home décor, furniture, vintage clothing, and hand made artisan goods. This market is on […]

$5 – $7

GOOD GRIEF Community Event

PhilaMOCA 531 N 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19123)., Philadelphia, PA, United States

This time of year is joyful for many, but for those experiencing loss, it can be tough. SIFTMedia 215 is holding a GOOD GRIEF Community Event Co-presented with @thethreadphilly. The Good Grief Film Project (8 short films by SIFT filmmakers, inspired by poems) will screen […]

Free

Germantown Night Market

Maplewood Mall 51 Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get ready for Germantown’s FIRST ANNUAL NIGHT MARKET! Join the Maplewood Collective on November 16th from 4 PM to 9 PM at Maplewood Mall for an unforgettable evening of local vendors, delicious food, live music, and community fun!

Faust at the Academy of Vocal Arts

Helen Corning Warden Theater 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dive into the captivating world of Faust, where passion, temptation, and fate collide in one of the most enduring and beloved operas of all time. This mesmerizing production brings to life the story of the aging philosopher, Faust, who makes a fateful pact with the devil […]

Up Late with the Sphinx

Penn Museum 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Calling all kids and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join us during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, […]

$30

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

$24

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

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

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

48th Annual Contemporary Craft Show

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now in its 48th year, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show features unique, one-of-a-kind works by artists from across the United States. The 2024 Show will welcome a total of 195 talented artists representing 13 diverse categories of art and design plus 24 guest artists from Italy. […]

Event Series The Comeuppance

The Comeuppance

The Wilma Theater 265 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

From the boundary pushing, Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins (An Octoroon), this electrifying comedy is a meditation on impermanence, nostalgia, and isolation. Anticipating their 20-year high school reunion, fueled by adult jungle juice and pot, four former classmates reminisce at a porch pre-party that hangs […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Event Series The National Dog Show

The National Dog Show

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United States

See up to 2,000 of the top American Kennel Club sanctioned dogs from across the country. 205 breeds and varieties are eligible to compete for best of Breed, First in Group and the coveted title of Best in Show. Each day brings different competitions and […]

Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States

Adventure Aquarium is committed to creating an inclusive, entertaining, and educational experience for all guests, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the Aquarium can be much more challenging. As part of an ongoing effort to create an […]

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 […]

THE BRAVE ONES – Stories of Risk, Hurdles, and Heroes

The Rotunda 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia, United States

Join Patchwork for Tellabration 2024, "The Brave Ones: Stories of Risk, Hurdles, & Heroes." This wonderful celebration of story brings together a lineup of masterful storytellers who will share tales of courage, resilience, and heroism through folk tales, personal stories, and humorous adventures. Featured storytellers […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

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

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

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

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

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!

Faust at the Academy of Vocal Arts

Helen Corning Warden Theater 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dive into the captivating world of Faust, where passion, temptation, and fate collide in one of the most enduring and beloved operas of all time. This mesmerizing production brings to life the story of the aging philosopher, Faust, who makes a fateful pact with the devil […]

Event Series ELF The Broadway Musical

ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Don’t walk 3,408 miles from the North Pole to New York when Walnut Street Theatre brings the holidays to you! The 2024-25 Season continues with ELF The Broadway Musical. Previews begin November 19 and the show runs through December 29, 2024 which includes holiday performances. Open captioning will […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

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

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

Parent Education Series: Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy

Greene Towne Montessori School 55 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Are you curious about how occupational therapy and speech therapy can support your child's growth and development? Join the Greene Town Montessori School for this informative presentation designed specifically for parents, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy: Understanding the Reasons and Benefits in Early Childhood with […]

Free

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 […]

TED Democracy Fireside Chat: Moving Forward Together

Reading Terminal Market 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This November, the TED Democracy Fireside Chat series continues in Philadelphia. Themed Moving Forward Together, the talks will teach you how to find common ground in moments of profound disagreement. (Exactly what you need before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, right?) Space is limited for this timely, […]

Event Series ELF The Broadway Musical

ELF The Broadway Musical | 2 pm & 7:30 pm

Don’t walk 3,408 miles from the North Pole to New York when Walnut Street Theatre brings the holidays to you! The 2024-25 Season continues with ELF The Broadway Musical. Previews begin November 19 and the show runs through December 29, 2024 which includes holiday performances. Open captioning will […]

Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park

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

Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions are returning for the season! The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink will again offer skating seven days per week, the Greenfield Lawn will host reindeer topiaries in the Wintergarden and the Rothman Orthopaedics Cabin will round out the park’s seasonal transformation. Visit each […]

Event Series Manayunk Gets Lit

Manayunk Gets Lit

Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

The season is upon us and there is no better place to celebrate than Main Street in Manayunk!  Mannyunk Gets Lit is a lights and display competition where Main Street lights up with more than eighty thousand lights, with the participation of over 50 businesses. […]

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 Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Chilly Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Putt through 18 holes of wintry fun this holiday season! Center City’s only outdoor mini golf course transforms into a winter wonderland both day and night during Winter in Franklin Square. Chilly Philly Mini Golf features lights, seasonal music, and larger-than-life wintertime friends throughout the […]