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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  • Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival

    Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival
    22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530 22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ, United States

    The Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm offers families a wonderful day featuring approximately five acres of sunflower fields to explore and photograph, cut-your-own flower options, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden, live music (noon to 5:30 PM), and activities for children. Running on weekends […]

    $2 – $72
  • Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival

    Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival
    22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530 22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ, United States

    The Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm offers families a wonderful day featuring approximately five acres of sunflower fields to explore and photograph, cut-your-own flower options, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden, live music (noon to 5:30 PM), and activities for children. Running on weekends […]

    $2 – $72
  • Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival

    Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival
    22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530 22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ, United States

    The Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm offers families a wonderful day featuring approximately five acres of sunflower fields to explore and photograph, cut-your-own flower options, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden, live music (noon to 5:30 PM), and activities for children. Running on weekends […]

    $2 – $72
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Stories of Science at Science History Institute
    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival

    Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival
    22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530 22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ, United States

    The Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm offers families a wonderful day featuring approximately five acres of sunflower fields to explore and photograph, cut-your-own flower options, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden, live music (noon to 5:30 PM), and activities for children. Running on weekends […]

    $2 – $72
  • Open Play Saturdays

    Open Play Saturdays
    Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

    Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

    $15
  • Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival

    Bellemont Farm Sunflower Festival
    22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ 08530 22 Valley Rd, Lambertville, NJ, United States

    The Sunflower Festival at Bellemont Farm offers families a wonderful day featuring approximately five acres of sunflower fields to explore and photograph, cut-your-own flower options, food trucks, craft vendors, a beer garden, live music (noon to 5:30 PM), and activities for children. Running on weekends […]

    $2 – $72
  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

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

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • 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 […]

  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Stories of Science at Science History Institute
    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • Open Play Saturdays

    Open Play Saturdays
    Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

    Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

    $15
  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

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

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • 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 […]

  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Stories of Science at Science History Institute
    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • Open Play Saturdays

    Open Play Saturdays
    Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

    Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

    $15
  • Sensory-Friendly Day at National Constitution Center

    National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families can visit the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days. These are accessible learning experiences for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can explore the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe […]

  • Family Funday with PopUpPlay

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

    Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]

  • 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 […]

  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • Open Play Saturdays

    Open Play Saturdays
    Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

    Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

    $15
  • Storytime + Design at Design Gym

    Storytime + Design
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]

    Free – $10
  • Stories of Science at Science History Institute

    Science History Institute 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]

  • Open Play Saturdays

    Open Play Saturdays
    Baby Gear Group Jenkintown 2278 Mt Carmel Ave, 2nd Floor, Glenside, United States

    Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]

    $15
  • 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