The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Philly Family Community Calendar
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo
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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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Greater Philadelphia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia
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Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City
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Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University
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Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University
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Historic Rittenhouse Town Fair
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Workshop Series: Seeding Joy at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Meet the History Makers
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Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East
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West Philly Porchfest
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Volunteer with the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project
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Beginning Guitar for Kids Classes at Temple University Center City
$8 – $144 -
Drumlines at the Symphony: An All-Star 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Some Like it Hot at the Forrest Theatre
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“Some Like it Hot” at the Forrest Theatre
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Philadelphia Contemporary Circus Festival
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Family Festival: Ahead of Fashion at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Philly Pride March & Festival
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Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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Sunday MakeBreak: Dad’s Greatest Catch Canvas
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Rawk U Young Student Spring Showcase
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Teen/Young Adult Pride at Starr Garden
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Baby Wordplay Live with Miss Pam
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Baby Wordplay Live with Miss Pam
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Little Wares Postpartum Connections Series
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Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
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Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi
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Yoga On The Pier
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Pride-a-Palooza Youth Celebration
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Pride Story Time at A Novel Idea
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
$25 -
Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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Philly’s Annual Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll
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Arts on Center Stage
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club Grand Opening Weekend
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Swedish National Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum
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Meet the History Makers
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KidRave Dance Party at Welsh Road Library
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VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club Grand Opening Weekend
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club Grand Opening Weekend
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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RENT 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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