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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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Philly’s Second Annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Philly’s Second Annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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City Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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Ready-Set-School Free Community Days at Please Touch Museum
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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B[L]OK Party at Bok
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Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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TERRA: Bodies and Territories at the Schuylkill Center
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Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Philly’s Second Annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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City Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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Baby Wordplay Live with Miss Pam
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Baby Wordplay Live with Miss Pam
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Xfinity Fireworks Show at the Phillies Game
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Philly’s Second Annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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City Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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Design Gym: Summer Hours
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Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
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Yoga On The Pier
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Xfinity Fireworks Show at the Phillies Game
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Movies on the Mall: “Independence Day”
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Philly’s Second Annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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City Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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“The Questioneers” exhibit at the Please Touch Museum
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Design Gym: Summer Hours
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Investigation Station: Parkway Pals at Sister Cities
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Free Candle Making for Kids
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Movie Nights at Sunset Social
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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City Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
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Design Gym: Summer Hours
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Free Candle Making for Kids
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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Arts on Center Stage
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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City Cruises’ Fireworks Dinner Cruise
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Early Independence Day Celebration on the Delaware River Waterfront
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Salute to Independence Parade
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Make & Take Activity at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
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4th of July Family Day at the Weitzman
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Sky High 4th of July Party at Sunset Social
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Freedom Fest: Festival & Fireworks
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One River Alliance Presents FreedomFest
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Wawa Welcome America July 4th Fest
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Philadelphia 4th of July Signature Dinner Cruise
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Fireworks from the Battleship
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Chestnut Hill presents Red, White, Blue and You: Wheels in the Windows
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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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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Fourth of July Week 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
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