Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Science History Institute in their museum EVERY SATURDAY for a family-friendly program that highlights the many strange and surprising stories from the history of science! Their fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Take an up-close look at interesting […]
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival […]
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 […]
On the second Saturday of every month, gather up the youth in your life and bring them to the museum for an assortment hands-on activities, interactive music and movement workshops, storytellers, historical re-enactors, and more! A Family Fun Day may focus on a particular theme, […]
Storytime: Fire Flight: A Wildfire Escape with Cedar Pruitt Join Barnes & Noble on Saturday, April 13th at 11am in welcoming Cedar Pruitt, author of Fire Flight: A Wildfire Escape. Cedar will not only be reading the beautiful book but will also be sharing photos and […]
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 […]
Welcome to Kids' Night Out at the Dandelion Project! They are thrilled to welcome young people, age 5+ into their space for a night of crafting, free/self-chosen play, games, a projector movie and more! They'll provide: Adult Supervision: All of their babysitters/facilitators have all three […]
Sensory-friendly mornings can be a comfortable, calmer way for museum visitors, especially those with sensory sensitivities, to explore the museum. These mornings will include: Advanced ticketing to help avoid lines Smaller crowds More tranquil sounds in exhibitions whenever possible, with soundscapes and roaring dinosaurs softened […]
Experience the tulip fields of Holland, right in New Jersey. Every April, Holland Ridge Farm bursts into bloom with over 8 million tulips – yes you heard right, 8 MILLION! Immerse yourself in a floral paradise, indulge in delicious food options, and create unforgettable memories […]
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival is an annual spring celebration of Japanese arts and culture organized by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP), with tremendous support from title sponsor Subaru of America, Inc. Featuring a variety of events throughout the city, this yearly festival […]
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 […]
The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]
Eastern State Penitentiary invites their neighbors in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit FREE of charge every 2nd Sunday of the month, no reservations required! Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary—a prison designed to inspire penitence—and now operates as a museum […]
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 […]
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 […]
PECO Family Jams are PMG’s one-of-a-kind, family-oriented programs, featured every second Sunday of the month between NOON and 4:00 p.m. All PECO Family Jam programs are free with admission and no reservations are required, but visitors must still purchase museum admission tickets. Tickets are timed […]
A signature annual event at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is the Passover-inspired Freedom Seder Revisited dinner. The museum invites guests of all backgrounds to join in this night of good food and conversation that, instead of the traditional Seder Exodus story, […]
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 […]
Experience the tulip fields of Holland, right in New Jersey. Every April, Holland Ridge Farm bursts into bloom with over 8 million tulips – yes you heard right, 8 MILLION! Immerse yourself in a floral paradise, indulge in delicious food options, and create unforgettable memories […]
Thomas Dambo’s TROLLS: Save the Humans, with Imagine Exhibitions, is at the Philadelphia Zoo, Feb. 1–April 15! These six enormous Trolls are on a mission to inspire humans to take better care of Nature. Each with a unique story and created using repurposed wood by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
