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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Manayunk Gets Lit Decorating Competition
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ArtSmart Presents, The Philadelphia Gritty-Tones, a Barbershop Quartet
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Boathouse Row Light Display
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Winter Kick-Off at the Please Touch Museum
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The Nutcracker at Parkway Central Library
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Book, Paper, Scissors at Parkway Library
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Lucia and Swedish Christmas Market
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OSB Teams’ Basketball Tryouts
$75.00 -
Winter on the Waterfront at the Independence Seaport Museum
$18 – $23 -
From Seed to Blossom, Supporting Queer and Trans Youth! at People’s Light
Free -
Holidays in Franklin Square
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Origami Star Decorations at Utility Works
$20 -
Open Play Saturdays
$15 -
Riverbend’s Merry & Mindful Makers Market
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Christmas In Kensington
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The Enchanted Nutcracker
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Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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Happy Holidays from Rox 2025
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Atopos Adaptation at InLiquid
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Festival of Trees at Christmas Village
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Philadelphia’s Christmas Village
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Family Weekend at Christmas Village
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Manayunk’s Jolly Trolley
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Meet the Author: Thembi Palmer
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Montgomery County Chorale and Orchestra Presents Festival of Carols
$25 -
The Enchanted Nutcracker
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The Philadelphia Chorus Concert: “The Light of Unity”
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City of Camden’s Tree Lighting Celebration
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Chilly Philly Mini Golf at Franklin Square
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Manayunk Gets Lit Decorating Competition
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Family Weekend at Christmas Village
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Boathouse Row Light Display
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Breakfast with Santa Dave & Busters Philly 2025
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PECO Free First Sunday with Student Art Show at Barnes Foundation
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Holidays in Franklin Square
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The Enchanted Nutcracker
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Atopos Adaptation at InLiquid
Free
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