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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Philly Family Community Calendar
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
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Disney on Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Wells Fargo Center
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
Disney on Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Wells Fargo Center
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President’s Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
Disney on Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Wells Fargo Center
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President’s Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
Disney on Ice: Frozen and Encanto at Wells Fargo Center
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President’s Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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School’s Out Academy Camp at the Academy of Natural Sciences: Presidents Day
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Presidents’ Day Family Day and JDAIM Celebration
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George Washington’s Birthday Party at Valley Forge
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Presidents Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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School’s Out Academy Camp at the Academy of Natural Sciences: Presidents Day
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DCS Symphony Explorers
Free
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Tuesday Tea at Carpenters’ Hall
$85
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Budding Naturalists Spring Sessions at Riverbend
$120
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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Jose Clemente Orozco: Man of Fire
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Game Night: Environmental Board Games at The Academy of Natural Sciences
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The Song of Silence at Venice Island Performing Arts Center
$2 – $18
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Philly Home + Garden Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Song of Silence at Venice Island Performing Arts Center
$2 – $18
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Philly Home + Garden Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Electrical Spectacle Light Show in Franklin Square
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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QUIXOTIC PROFESSOR QIU | Interact Theatre Company
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
-
Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
-
Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Philly Home + Garden Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
-
Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Black History Month at the Free Library of Philadelphia
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Black History Celebration at the Please Touch Museum
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Brazilian Music Adventure at Welsh Road Library
Free -
BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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