The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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  • Trick or Treat at Otherworld

    Trick or Treat at Otherworld
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family for some magical, Halloween fun at Otherworld Philadelphia! Your family can enjoy trick-or-treat candy stations throughout the exhibits, get creative with Halloween-themed arts and crafts, and warm up with delicious hot chocolate. Kids in costume receive 50% off admission!

  • Stenton’s Halloween Harvest Festival

    Stenton Museum 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Visit Stenton Museum on Saturday, October 25th, 1-3pm, for an afternoon of family friendly fall fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, and a spooky cellar tour! Light refreshments and cider will be served. Event is free, please RSVP. Thanks […]

  • Afternoon Concert with Amanda Ekery

    Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 W Master St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Al-Bustan for a community gathering of live music and togetherness. The Árabe Mahrajan is built around the album release and live performance of Amanda Ekery and her touring musicians. Ekery is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer with roots in Syria and Mexico. Her work […]

    Free

  • Luck be a Lady: The Music of Frank Sinatra & Tony Bennett

    Marian Anderson Hall 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Step into a world of timeless elegance and unforgettable melodies as the Philly Pops present Luck Be A Lady — a swingin’ salute to the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Inspired by the iconic final concert collaboration Bennett and Lady Gaga, velvety-smooth vocalists […]

  • East Falls’ 7th Annual Halloween Parade and Block Party

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

    Celebrate a favorite East Falls tradition at the 7th Annual Halloween Parade & Block Party, hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library! This free, family-friendly event kicks off with a lively neighborhood parade at 3:30 PM, followed by an afternoon of music, games, local treats, and festive […]

    Free

  • Halloween Scary Stories at The Stagecafters Theater

    Halloween Scary Stories at The Stagecafters Theater
    Stagecrafters Theater 8130 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For over 20 years, The Stagecrafters of Chestnut Hill has delighted families with its annual Halloween program—and it’s back for the 2025 season! This year’s performance features a spirited mix of stories and poems by authors like Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe, Jerry Seinfeld, and […]

    $10 – $12

  • Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

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

    Runs nightly through October 31! 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 […]

  • 10th Annual Turkey Day Tailgate

    FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Philly PR Girl and The O’Hara Home Team for the 10th Annual Turkey Day Tailgate on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 8 am - 12 pm at FDR Park before the Eagles take on the Giants. Guests can enjoy a Thanksgiving-inspired feast, private luxury […]

  • Philadelphia Kidney Walk 2025 at the Navy Yard

    Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philadelphia Kidney Walk 2025 is a 2-mile non-competitive walk at Philadelphia's Navy Yard, offering family fun, music, and Zumba, raising funds for the National Kidney Foundation. Participation is free. The event serves as a vital source of support, providing assistance to those affected by […]

    Free

  • Boo at the Zoo

    Boo at the Zoo
    Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Gather your ghosts and goblins, put on your favorite costume, bring a bag, and trick-or-treat throughout the Zoo. Be sure to visit all our animal exhibits to see who might be munching on pumpkins or playing with Halloween-themed enrichment! Enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, festive […]

  • 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, […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • East Passyunk Fall Fest

    East Passyunk Avenue Between Broad and Dickinson, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    East Passyunk invites you some spooktacular fun! Bring the whole family out for Fall Fest on October 26th from 11am to 4pm for pedestrian-only fun on East Passyunk Ave between Morris and Dickinson Streets and specials up and down the entire Avenue!  

  • 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 […]

  • Sunday Cider Stroll at Headhouse Farmers Market

    Headhouse Shambles 2nd & Lombard Streets, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Kick off Philly Cider Week with this community-friendly Sunday Cider Stroll at the historic Headhouse Shambles, hosted by The Food Trust and South Street Headhouse District. Families can enjoy apple-based drinks, seasonal snacks, and activities for all ages, including face painting, raffles, and live bluegrass […]

  • 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, […]

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20

  • Trick-or-Treat Around the Town Center

    King of Prussia Town Center 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, United States

    Plan for an evening of candy, costumes, and community fun. Guests are invited to dress up and trick-or-treat through the Town Center as participating shops and restaurants hand out candy. Costumed pets (on leash) are welcome, too. After filling up on sweets, kids and parents […]

  • Reimagined Street Scenes

    Reimagined Street Scenes
    Old City Publishing 628 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, PA, United States

    This installation features six illuminated art panels handcrafted by Lisa Marie Patzer Studios. The visuals are inspired by photographic 35mm slides shot by Ben Kabakow, a NYC postal worker and photographer. Lisa Marie Patzer is a digital media artist, designer, and entrepreneur creating site-specific art […]

    Free

  • 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, […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20

  • Languages of Philadelphia: Russian | Двуязычные чтения для русскоязычных семей

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bilingual Russian Family Storytime Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join us at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Russian storytime! Part of our Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and […]

    Free

  • Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia

    Hallowonders at Otherworld Philadelphia
    Otherworld Philadelphia 2500 Grant Ave #1, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Families are invited to experience the magic of the season at Otherworld Philadelphia’s Hallowonders, a limited-time fall and Halloween-themed installation, starting on October 18th until November 3rd. This seasonal experience features six new autumn-inspired exhibits, along with festive trick-or-treat events offered throughout the month. Hallowonders […]

  • Bespoke Matter Opening Reception

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

    Join the opening reception of the "Bespoke Matter" exhibit with a walkthrough of the exhibition accompanied by the artists. More information about this exhibit can be found here.

  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    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

  • 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, […]

  • Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

    Trick or Treating at Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Museum of Illusions Philadelphia adds a playful Halloween twist this season! From Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31, 2025, families can enjoy early trick-or-treating. Kids will collect treats while exploring mind-bending exhibits like Head on a Plate, the Ames Room, and the Vortex Tunnel, […]

    $20

  • Spooky Season Crafting

    Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for trick or treating by making your own bat, insect, or even monster to take with you! Join us at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage to listen to spooky tunes, dance, and craft to get into the spooky spirit. Costumes are encouraged! Free with general […]