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!
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Heather Gardner Studio
5008 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, United States
This FREE Music Together® Demo class will feature the award winning music from the Music Together curriculum, including family favorites and selections from the upcoming Triangle collection.
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse
3500 Reservoir Drive East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Spring is in the air and Smith Memorial Playground is thrilled to announce the kickoff of this season’s outdoor fun with its annual Play-A-Palooza event on Saturday, April 6, from 10 am–2 pm! This will be a joyful day of free play across Smith's 6.5 […]
AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States
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 […]
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Science History Institute
315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA, United States
Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, Sesame Street Party Parade, plus special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends! Some of the holiday highlights include the Easter Bunny in his Picture Patch, an Easter […]
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States
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 […]
Pennsbury Manor
Pennsbury Manor State Park, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Rd, Morrisville, PA, United States
Some events in history are so ridiculous you just can’t make them up. In the April Fools spirit, a guide will tell three outlandish stories in this special twist on a museum tour. Two of the tales are false. At the end of the tour, […]
Academy of Music
240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra – in partnership with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher, present the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, […]
Academy of Music
240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra – in partnership with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher, present the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, […]
Holland Ridge Farms
108 Rues Rd., Cream Ridge, PA, United States
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 […]
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum
6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States
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 […]
The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Sesame Place
100 Sesame Rd., Langhorne, PA, United States
Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, Sesame Street Party Parade, plus special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends! Some of the holiday highlights include the Easter Bunny in his Picture Patch, an Easter […]
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States
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 […]
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Introduce your preschoolers to art experiences. Children will focus on one artwork, read a related story picture book and create an art project with their adult companion. A fun and engaging way for children to enjoy art.
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Academy of Music
240 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Ensemble Arts – the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra – in partnership with The Shubert Organization and Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt, Anne Quart, and Thomas Schumacher, present the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, […]
Please Touch Museum
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Holland Ridge Farms
108 Rues Rd., Cream Ridge, PA, United States
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 […]
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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 […]
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, United States
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 […]
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States
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 […]
Wagner Free Institute of Science
1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States
Caused by the shadow of the Moon lining up to temporarily blot out the Sun, solar eclipses have fascinated people for centuries. In 2017 a solar eclipse passed over a large portion of the US, bringing with it astronomical excitement, plenty of celebration, and a […]
American Philosophical Society Museum
104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join the American Philosophical Society Museum for a family program, “Shoot for the Stars Eclipse Edition!” APS Education staff will be handing out eclipse viewing glasses* and celebrating the eclipse itself with some space related activities. They will also be demonstrating a LightSound device which […]
Franklin Institute
222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Join the Franklin Institute for a free community-wide viewing party as the moon takes center stage to cast its shadow on the Earth! Safely observe the solar eclipse under large solar filter tents, or through specially equipped telescopes—or even your own eclipse glasses. Whether a […]
Temple University Center City
1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States
A total eclipse of the sun will traverse the United States on Monday, April 8, 2024, during which the Philadelphia region will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching over 90% of totality. The moon's maximum coverage of the sun will be at 3:23 p.m. Join […]
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States
Join rangers and volunteers at the Wayne's Woods picnic area on Monday, April 8, 2024 from 2 PM to 4:30 PM. Pick up a free pair of eclipse glasses (while supplies last), earn a special Junior Ranger Eclipse Explorer badge, look through a solar telescope, learn about […]