101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly
Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids in Philly, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!
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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 […]

KIDS CLASS – Sew PJ Pants

homesewn 21 E State St, Media, PA, United States

This is a class for anyone who can thread a machine and sew a seam. This is an easy project to ease you into garment sewing! They have sewing machines available for use in class. Session - One 2 hour session Homework: Please have your fabric purchased prior to the class. […]

Lily P.A.D.S.

Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Keep warm in the Mansion, & kick off the year with a winter-themed Directed Drawing on canvas that kids will paint and personalize with their own unique touches! They'll also be creating some tape resist & coffee filter snowflakes, working on some cool STEM creations, […]

Sprouts

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in the Schuylkill […]

Baby and Me Yoga

Everland 529 S 4th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This 60-minute class is focused on vinyasa flow and restorative/yin yoga. Use this time on your mat to connect with your body, breath and baby. Suitable for babies 6 weeks to crawlers. Taught by Dahvia Dalton, a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher specializing in Prenatal and […]

Recipe for Community by Cindy Lozito Mural Dedication

Vetri Community Partnership 915 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mural Arts and Vetri Community Partnership (VCP) celebrate the dedication of a new mural created by artist Cindy Lozito called Recipe for Community! This mural honors the community and magic that is created when cooking a meal together, where food often transcends boundaries, bringing people […]

Cooking for Teens: Candy Sushi

Field Teen Center at Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street (between 19th and 20th Streets on the Parkway), Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Field Teen Center to try making candy sushi! You'll whip up up a sweet take on sushi rolls using Rice Krispie treats and other candy. Programs at the Field Teen Center are open to individuals ages 12 to 18. Contact TeenCenter@freelibrary.org or call 215-686-5395 for […]

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!

Quadrat Academy Virtual Open House

Online , United States

Are you ready for a school that listens to your student? Quadrat Academy challenges students to step up and be their best, most creative and true selves. With entrepreneurship labs, volunteer work, outdoor quests and more, Quadrat students are engaged and informed critical thinkers.

The Wissahickon in January with Debbie Hoellein & Jim McClory

Wissahickon Valley Park Valley Green Rd., Philadelphia, PA, United States

One reason we like hiking in the winter is that you can see clear across the Wissahickon. Join Debbie and Jim on their January hike when you will not only see beautiful vistas, but also how the flora changes with the cold weather, while beautiful […]

Grand Opening: Namaste India

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

Join the Please Touch Museum for the grand opening of Namaste India, an exhibit that aims to encourage global awareness and cultural appreciation by bringing the wonders of India to the Museum.

Musical Mornings at Riverbend

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Winter is the perfect time to introduce your child to the joy of music. Riverbend has partnered with PlayIn Time Productions to bring you award-winning classes, led by Miss Virginia and Anthony, are designed to engage children and their caregivers in musical fun that stimulates […]

“hearth, frame, foundation” Opening

Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

"hearth, frame, foundation" explores the textures of urbanism through the lens of five artists, Francis Beaty, Cimone Kind Berman, Annette Cords, Michael Morgan, and Rita Scheer, who draw materials and inspiration from the built environment. Found materials, patterns, textures, and abstraction give visual expression to […]

Experiment and Pop!

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

Enjoy an evening of events that explore themes of experimentation and pop culture inspired by The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989. Co-curated with Philadelphia Museum of Art, this event will feature a dance party by Bubble_T, gallery talks, and art activities for all ages. […]

Dinos After Dark: January 26

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Academy for Dinos After Dark and enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission and a family friendly atmosphere! Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission and a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall. This is a pay-what-you-wish event, with a recommended donation of $10. Purchase […]