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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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Relaunching Mars: Same Space, New Place!
Free
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Relaunching Mars: Same Space, New Place!
Free -
Little Art Kids at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Allied Gaymer Forces at The Attic Youth Center
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Sensory Friendly Family Swim Time at Northeast Family YMCA
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The Labyrinth, Mythology, and You: Workshop Series
$30 – $75 -
Germantown Sound Sessions
$15 – $20 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Spruce Street Dance Nights at Spruce Street Harbor Park
Free
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
New Exhibit: Kaleidoscope Cove at Adventure Aquarium
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Franklin Institute Fitness Day
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Open Play Saturdays
$15 -
The Under The El Bazaar is back in the Fishtown District
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Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social
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Volunteer with the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project
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BridgeWar in Downtown Philly
Free -
Free Boating at Bartram’s Garden
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Ready-Set-School Free Community Days at Please Touch Museum
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PLAYDate: A Day of Art & Entertainment for All Ages!
Free -
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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Skate with Characters at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Baby Wordplay Live with Miss Pam
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Baby Wordplay Live with Miss Pam
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Toddler Art and Pizza
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Design Gym: Summer Hours
Free -
Family Storytime at Bustleton Library
Free -
Yoga On The Pier
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
“The Questioneers” exhibit at the Please Touch Museum
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Design Gym: Summer Hours
Free -
Investigation Station: Parkway Pals at Sister Cities
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
BlackStar Film Festival 2025
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BlackStar Film Festival Opening Night Film: TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing
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Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
$25 -
Design Gym: Summer Hours
Free -
Storytime & Design at Design Gym
Free -
Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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Arts on Center Stage
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BlackStar Film Festival 2025
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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BlackStar Film Festival 2025
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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BlackStar Film Festival 2025
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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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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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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