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
Events
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Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Philadelphia Children’s Festival
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Paws & Feet 5k Run/Walk and Doggie Fun Day
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GrioXArts Flag Bandana Workshop
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Jazz Town presented by Rittenhop
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Sunday MakeBreak: I Love Mom Clay Pot
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Pour Your Own Candle with Queer Candle Co.
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Maxim Krueger Piano Concert
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Philadelphia Children’s Festival
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Movement & Play Class at Goldfish Swim School
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Philadelphia Children’s Festival
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Friends’ Central School Middle & Upper School Take-a-Tour Tuesdays (Grades 6-12)
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Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series
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Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
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Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly
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Yoga On The Pier
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In Harmony: Chamber Music with Philadelphia’s East Asian Communities
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Teen Art Class with Amy Kelly
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
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Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Mother’s Day Weekend at Longwood Gardens
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Mother’s Day Weekend at the Barnes
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Early Dismissal Camp at Butcher’s Sew Shop Junior
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School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies
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Date Night: Japanese Boro (Sashiko) Coasters
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Friday Flicks at the Fountain: Parkside Community Movie Night
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Love Your Park Week 2025
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Hustle N’ Ride
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Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
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Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City
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Accessible Hot Spots & Storied Plots
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The Hobbit at Arden Theatre Company
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Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Disney’s ALADDIN JR. at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Love Your Park Week 2025
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