The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!

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  • “Tea for Three: Lady Bird, Pat, and Betty” at Montgomery Auditorium

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. […]

  • 2025 Komen Greater Philadelphia MORE THAN PINK Walk

    Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Walk to end breast cancer! When you register for the MORE THAN PINK Walk, you are joining a community that understands the impact we have when we come together and fundraise in support of our shared vision of a world without breast cancer. There are […]

  • Clarke’s Listening Walk at the Zoo

    Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    See old friends and make new ones as you listen, learn and explore the zoo during this family-friendly event designed to raise funds and awareness for children who are deaf or hard of hearing who are learning to listen and talk at Clarke Pennsylvania. Participants […]

    $25 – $35

  • South 9th Street Italian Market Festival

    South 9th Street Italian Market Festival
    The Italian Market 919 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The South 9th Street Festival is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond. For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a […]

  • Chestnut Hill Presents Home + Garden Festival

    Chestnut Hill 8000 to 8600 blocks of Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

    Join Chestnut Hill for the Home + Garden Festival! Enjoy a day of shopping at local vendors, live music, crafty artisans, and shopping at the local shops in Chestnut Hill! Visit Makers Avenue and watch artisans create work and Stagecrafts Theatre for live performances! The […]

    Free

  • Kite Making [Family Style]

    Laser Philly 829 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Make a kite out of paper and bamboo, inspired by kites of Vietnam. Kite making and flying emphasizes balance and presence, offering a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Find personal expression through decorating your kite sail with colorful markers, cut papers, or sumi ink. […]

  • 2025 Spring Festival at PAFA

    Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts - PAFA 118-128 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family to PAFA’s 2025 Spring Festival and celebrate another year of creativity and community! Enjoy a fun-filled day of art-inspired activities for the whole family.

    Free

  • Dual Heritage Month Celebration (Family Day)

    Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Experience a FREE multicultural family celebration at The Weitzman on May 18th in partnership with American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPAJA)! Celebrate Jewish American and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with music, dance, crafts, workshops, and tours. Engage all […]

  • Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre

    Forrest Theater 1114 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Forrest Theatre in Philadelphia presents Some Like It Hot, a musical that transports audiences to Chicago during Prohibition. This award-winning show, with 4 Tony Awards® and a Grammy Award®, follows two musicians on a life-changing, cross-country journey after witnessing a mob hit. The production, […]

  • “Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre

    Forrest Theater 1114 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ensemble Arts Philly and The Shubert Organization are thrilled to present the Philadelphia premiere of "Some Like It Hot" at the Forrest Theatre. Winner of 4 Tony Awards®, including Best Choreography and Best Costumes, and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theater Album. Set in […]

  • Friends’ Central School Middle & Upper School Take-a-Tour Tuesdays (Grades 6-12)

    Friends’ Central School Middle & Upper School Take-a-Tour Tuesdays (Grades 6-12)
    Friends' Central Middle & Upper School 1101 City Avenue, Wynnewood

    Take-a-Tour Tuesday offers an opportunity to learn more about Friends' Central School. During the tour, visitors will meet teachers, administrators, and students, providing a window into the school's experience. The tour highlights the school's outstanding curriculum, warm classroom culture, incredible opportunities, and excellent facilities, illustrating […]

  • Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series

    Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series
    Little Wares 8117 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Little Wares for a 6-week interactive workshop on Tuesday mornings for postpartum families. Each week will be hosted by a postpartum professional, focusing on a specific topic area. Join all six weeks or drop-in when you can! $150 for the series or $30 drop-in. […]

  • Play in a Day at Arden Drama School (Election Day)

    Hamilton Family Arts Center 62 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    In these award-winning classes, students work together to create an original play. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the participants, the story and characters are always new! Grades K-5. $80.

  • Toddler Time: Art Exploration at the American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore different ways to make colorful art inspired by works in Through the Eyes of Philadelphia New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. Listen to an art story and explore the exhibit to learn about different kinds of art, then kids can make mosaic pictures, try […]

  • Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly

    Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

  • Yoga On The Pier

    Yoga On The Pier
    Pennypack on the Delaware 7801 State Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join 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 […]

  • Teen Art Class with Amy Kelly

    Teen Art Class with Amy Kelly
    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little 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, […]

    $25

  • Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village

    Bartram's Village

    Come 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 […]

  • Cocktails & Crustaceans at Independence Seaport Museum

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Independence Seaport Museum’s second annual Cocktails & Crustaceans lobster boil event will raise funds to benefit the museum and its mission of discovering Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections. By supporting this event, you will help ensure that the ships keep sailing, the […]

  • National Tap Dance Day Jam Lady Hoofers Pop-Up

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Tap dancers throughout the U.S. and around the world celebrate tap dance as an American art form each year on Bill "Bojangles" Robinson's birthday (May 25th). Join The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble at Cherry Street Pier in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 22 to celebrate with […]

  • Opening Day Weekend: Spruce Street Harbor Park

    Spruce Street Harbor Park 401 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park. The park is free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Schedule Friday, May 23 7 pm: Afterwork Sessions with  Shekhinah B. Saturday, May 24 1 pm - […]

  • Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Kickoff Weekend

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

    Help Morris Arboretum kick off Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise with the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators and the Hummingbird Hut! Garden Railway: World Pollinators features charming miniature trains weaving through a landscape teeming with flowers and buzzing with life, including spectacular sculptures of pollinators from around […]

  • Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival

    The PCCF is the first of its kind in Philadelphia, presenting artists from the vibrant and growing contemporary circus community and bringing ground-breaking artists from across the nation and beyond to Philadelphia. Full-length shows that blend acrobatics, dance, theater, and storytelling to push the boundaries […]

  • Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend

    Riverrink Summerfest Opening Weekend
    Delaware River Waterfront 101 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This summer is all about you! Jump-start your epic summer with an action-packed opening day weekend at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest.   All ages are welcome. The site is free and open to the public, but skating, amusements, food, and drinks are available on […]

  • May Twilight in the Gardens at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    Philadelphia's Magic Gardens 1020 South Street, Philadelphia, NJ

    Twilight in the Gardens is back for another season of music, art, and fun! BYOBBS (Bring Your Own Booze, Blanket, and Snacks) and spend a relaxing evening picnicking in the glittering mosaicked space! Enjoy a live musical performance by Jeremy Adam & The Bad Madams […]

  • Memorial Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution

    Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Museum for Memorial Day Weekend to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Highlights include: "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of […]

  • Squiggles & Friends Day at Please Touch Museum

    Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Squiggles & Friends Day at Please Touch Museum is focused on teamwork and friendship, with a chance to meet the Museum mascot, Squiggles, and some of their mascot friends. Join Squiggles’ mascot friends for special activities, or meet Squiggles as they roam the Museum!

  • Betsy Ross House Flag Raising

    Betsy Ross House Flag Raising
    Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.