Live Jazz Mother’s Day Brunch
Tindley Tea Cafe 762 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLive jazz with brunch? Yes please! Enjoy an afternoon of tasty food and soulful music with John G. Coley Quartet & Vaneisa at Tindley Tea Cafe.
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Mother’s Day Family Clay
The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFire up your creativity this Mother's day! Spend some quality family time learning something new and creating unique pottery that you'll cherish for years to come. The tuition fee of $40 covers one individual; you must register for each adult and child attending. Pre-registration is […]
Philadelphia Mother’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise (Afternoon)
City Cruises Philadelphia - Penn's Landing 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesTake Mom on a Delaware River brunch cruise! There will be a chef-prepared buffet, bottomless mimosas, DJ entertainment, games, and dancing. This is a fun and unique way to celebrate a special day.
Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes
Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesWith a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day. Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set! Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]
Mother’s Day Brunch & Dinner at Panorama
Panorama 14 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesPanorama, a sophisticated Italian restaurant in the Penn's View Hotel, is offering both Mother's Day brunch and dinner. Enjoy an a la carte meal and, for the mothers who brunch, a complimentary mimosa or glass of prosecco. Brunch is 11-2:30 pm, $55 set menu. $20 […]
Motown Mother’s Day Monday
City Winery 900 Filbert St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIt's an unforgettable special Mo-Town Monday Mother’s Day Show at City Winery, celebrating the iconic sounds of Motown with a heartfelt twist! This special evening honors all the incredible mothers in our lives, blending the smooth rhythms, soulful melodies, and timeless classics that made Motown […]
Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series
Little Wares 8117 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin 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. […]
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!
Free
Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days
On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score 90-minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass card, unlimited soft drinks, and all the E-Tickets you can earn on gameplay for […]
$11.99
Mommy & Me Class with Amy Kelly
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAmy 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
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 […]
Philly Loves PAWS 2025
Join the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) as businesses and animal lovers come together for a daylong, citywide fundraiser in support of PAWS’ lifesaving efforts. A wide variety of restaurants, shops, and service providers will donate at least 10% of sales to PAWS. Click through […]
Teen Art Class with Amy Kelly
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAmy 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 […]
RENT at Arden Theatre Company
Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesEnjoy the award-winning music of "RENT" at the Arden Theatre Company! This dynamic musical features beloved songs like "Seasons of Love" and "I'll Cover You" in a new and immersive production. Experience the thrill of this iconic show at the Haas Stage.
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, […]
$25
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 […]
Learn to Fish – Pleasant Hill Park
Pleasant Hill Park Philadelphia, PA, United StatesLearn how to fish for free with Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners and Riverfront North Partnership! Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction will be provided. First come, first served. There will be rods to loan out and worms for bait. You are welcome […]
Exclusive Evening at the Academy of Vocal Arts
Academy of Vocal Arts 1920 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesYou’re Invited to a Rare Evening Inside One of Philadelphia’s Hidden Treasures! Behind the stately doors of 1920 Spruce Street lies a rarely opened masterpiece — a Frank Furness-designed mansion that has quietly nurtured world-class opera talent for nearly a century. On May 15th, you're […]
FAN EXPO Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFAN EXPO Philadelphia is the ultimate go-to event for sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming. Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO Philadelphia is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest and then […]
Movie Night at The Yard: “Sing”
The Yard on Coltrane Street 1515 N. 33rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a free family-friendly movie night at The Yard on Coltrane Street during Love Your Park Week! Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a screening of the 2016 family-friendly animated comedy "Sing"! TICKETS: FREE! Please […]
Fairytale Fest at Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesCalling all princes, princesses, fairies, and dragons! Join Please Touch Museum for Fairytale Fest, featuring live theater performances, roaming princesses and fairies, themed workshops, and more!
Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]
Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City
Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]
$8 – $144
Kids Craft Drop-In Days at Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives
Historic St. George's Museum and Archives 326 New Street, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives for a Kid's Craft Drop-in class, on the third Saturday of each month. Each month will be a new theme.
Free
Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United StatesExplore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]
Free
Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesDrop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.
Makers of Revolutionary Philadelphia Living History Day 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin several historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for Makers of Revolutionary Philadelphia Living History Day. Explore hands-on crafts and activities, see demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, and meet the people who made the Revolution in […]
General Admission
GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way at the PA Convention Center
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGirlzDay: Our World, Our Way is an all-day fun-filled experience for girls in grades K-12, offering them the chance to discover their potential, dream big, and immerse themselves in a day full of energy, creativity, and sisterhood. GirlzDay not only represents the culmination of GSEP’s […]
$35
Wicked Gluten Free Expo Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center The Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA, United StatesGet your gluten free on when the country’s biggest gluten-free expo returns to Oaks! * 100+ vendors including bakeries, brands, businesses, restaurants, artisans, food trucks and nonprofits * Free samples * Products for purchase * Kids’ Zone * Vegan and allergen-free options * Demos and […]
South 9th Street Italian Market Festival
The Italian Market 919 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThe 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 […]
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania present GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way
Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGirlzDay: Our World, Our Way is an all-day event designed to empower girls in grades K–12 with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create a better future while showcasing the amazing work Girl Scouts do in the community through Take Action Projects! Packed with dynamic speakers, […]
Makers of Revolutionary Philadelphia Living History Day 2025
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin over a dozen historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution to do hands-on crafts and activities. See demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, such as a shoemaker, a pepper-pot soup seller, a bread maker, a corn husk doll maker, and more. Meet […]
Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University
Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PABuild, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]
$40.00
Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University
Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PASpring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]
$40.00
Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAmy 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 […]