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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Spruce Street Dance Nights at Spruce Street Harbor Park

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

Spruce Street Dance Nights Are Back! Join on select Fridays from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at the Lazy Hammock bar and stage at Spruce Street Harbor Park for themed dance nights featuring expert-led lessons and live music or DJs. Each month brings a new style, swing […]

Free

Germantown Art & Sound

Our House Cultural Center 6380 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Support talented artists in the heart of Germantown at Germantown Art & Sound, an interactive community art show! Taking place on the 4th Friday, this event is a kickback for local creatives with an art show highlighting local artists. Complete with complimentary wine, live DJ […]

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours […]

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class

Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 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 […]

Sports Spectacular Saturday at Please Touch Museum

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

Move and groove with National Kids Gym, join Action Karate for an action-packed experience that gets kids moving like real martial artists, create your own jersey, and more!

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Delaware River Festival

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join the annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal […]

Free

Delaware River Festival

Penn's Landing - DE Waterfront Festival 211 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia

Celebrate the River that connects PA and NJ at the Delaware River Festival on September 27th at the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts! This FREE, family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities for all ages. What to Expect: Live animals & environmental exhibits Face painting & hands-on […]

Free
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

Social Justice Resource Fair

Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Head to the Heim Center for Cultural and Civic Engagement for the 10th annual Social Justice Symposium. This teen-led event will be a resource fair addressing two major issues: Food Accessibility and Mental Health.  Local organizations tackling these issues will be present with resources for […]

Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social

Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social

Sunset Social 129 S 30th St, Philadelphia, PA

Sunset Social's Saturday Movie Matinees are free and open to the public! Get there early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Movies are family friendly and dogs are always welcome! TOY STORY 4: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH […]

Philadelphia Family Pride Picnic

Rittenhouse Square 210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Bring your own lunch and meet other Philadelphia Family Pride families in the park!

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the basics of reading music, learning how to accompany songs, and how to play music in a wide variety of styles! Students must provide their own […]

$10 – $185
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

“Mon Carton / My Cardboard Box” Performance (all ages)

Louis Bluver Theatre at The Drake 302 S. Hicks Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A cardboard box to explore? And why not dive in head first? The suspense and mystery of a featureless box provide the entry into a world of discovery, imagination and metamorphoses. Out of the box, we discover different objects, sounds, and onomatopoeia. The performer engages […]

Family Funday with PopUpPlay

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 […]

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Bearded Ladies host The Kids Department

The Wanamaker Building 1301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

Join your favorite Bearded Ladies’ hosts on Sunday afternoons at the Kids Department: a performance series tailor-made for young fans! Enjoy family-friendly live music, interactive performances, and endless opportunities for imagination and play. Plus, it’s the perfect time for grown-ups to take a well-earned Time […]

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library

Queen Memorial Library 1201 S 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Library friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert! Performed by trans/nonbinary musicians, the Ants' show features themes of inclusion, self-expression, community, and allyship.

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

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 […]

Intro to Wheel Throwing

Intro to Wheel Throwing

Utility Works 32 East Baltimore Avenue, Lansdowne, PA

This class is perfect for beginner to intermediate wheel throwing students. Whether you've taken a pottery class before or this is your first time using the wheel, you will be able to develop your ceramic skills to create beautiful functional pieces. The Class will cover […]

Free – $250
Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours […]

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Fall Festival

Hellerick's Family Farm 5500 N Easton Road, Doylestown, PA, United States

Gather your family and friends and head to the scenic rolling hills of Bucks County, PA for a day of unforgettable farm fun at Hellerick’s Fall Festival! General Admission grants you access to their 18-acre Adventure Farm, featuring a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, […]

Spooky Mini Golf

Spooky Mini Golf | Daily Event

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season.  Add some fun to your day or fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks set in the spirit of the season! There are 2 ways to experience Spooky Mini […]

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. Tours […]

Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Little 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