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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  • 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 […]

  • Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square

    Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square

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

    Franklin Square's beloved mini golf course transforms into Chilly Philly Mini Golf for the winter season, featuring festive lights, seasonal music, and playful wintertime decorations throughout all 18 holes. As Center City's only outdoor mini golf course, families can enjoy the holidays with a fun […]

  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    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
  • Free Admission at The Michener Museum

    Michener Art Museum 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

    The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • 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
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class

    Suzuki Pre-Twinkle Music Class at Temple University Center City (Class Series Begins)

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

    The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 17 through March 21. 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 […]

  • Wild Con 2026 at Wildwood Convention Center

    Wildwoods Convention Center 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ, United States

    WILD-CON promises an exciting day for the whole family. Guests can meet artist Keith Williams (Spider-Man), animator Jeff Brennan (Courage the Cowardly Dog), and actor Glenn Taranto from "The New Addams Family." Vendors will offer comic books, toys, manga, anime, crafts, trading cards, Pokemon, Funko […]

  • 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
  • Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]

    $25 – $40
  • 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 […]

  • Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]

    $25 – $40
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • 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 […]

  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • Paulownia Tableau

    Paulownia Tableau at Old City Publishing

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

    Artist Linda Lor Gross transforms dried paulownia leaves, often found in empty lots and sidewalk cracks around Philadelphia, into colorful paper sculptures that create striking tableaux inspired by history, mythology, and nature. Using traditional washi paper and a meticulous process of cleaning, bleaching, and layering, […]

    Free
  • 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