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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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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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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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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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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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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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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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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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Arden Theatre Company
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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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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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Arden Theatre Company
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Dinos After Dark at The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Arden Theatre Company
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class
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Maple Sugaring at the Peter Wentz Farmstead
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History Maker Saturdays at the Betsy Ross House
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Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East
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Volunteer with the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project
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The Ecology of Fashion Saturday Workshop Series at the Academy of Natural Sciences
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The Philadelphia Lullaby Celebration Concert at Parkway Central Library
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Arden Theatre Company
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Storytelling Sundays at the Betsy Ross House
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Winterfest 2025 at North Bowl
$35
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Arden Theatre Company
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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August Wilson’s King Hedley II at Arden Theatre Company
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Elmo’s Eggstravaganza at Sesame Place
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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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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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Big Cats Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mardi Gras Celebration at Sesame Place
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Holy Grail of Memphis at Arden Theatre Company
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