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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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
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Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
Free -
Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Light Through a Glass Spring
Free -
Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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East Passyunk Avenue Restaurant Week
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Winter unWINEd at Shady Brook Farm
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Cradles to Crayons Event: Women Make a Difference
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WWE SmackDown at the Wells Fargo Center
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Winter unWINEd at Shady Brook Farm
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Ramadan Music & Art at The Please Touch Museum
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1-hr Mini Makers Robotics Class
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Philly Bike Expo at the PA Convention Center
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Winterfest Weekend at Elmwood Park Zoo
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Science Story Time at The Academy of Natural Sciences
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History Maker Saturdays at the Betsy Ross House
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Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions
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Saturday Robotics Boot Camp at Snowbot Philly East
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Volunteer with the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project
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Visible Mending Workshop at 20th Century Club
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Pop Up Playhouse x Philly Film Society Presents Inside Out 2
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Light Through a Glass Spring
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Philadelphia Flower Show at the PA Convention Center
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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The Franklin Institute and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia Flower Show’s Kids Cocoon
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Hay Fever at the Walnut Street Theatre
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Philly Bike Expo at the PA Convention Center
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Winterfest Weekend at Elmwood Park Zoo
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Purim Fest
$40 -
Science Story Time at The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Storytelling Sundays at the Betsy Ross House
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Wintergarden at Winter at Dilworth Park
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Light Through a Glass Spring
Free -
Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Montessori Morning at The Montessori School
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Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day Erin Go Bragh at Holmesburg Library
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Budding Naturalists Spring Sessions at Riverbend
$120
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
$25 -
When Irish Eyes are Smiling at the Torresdale Library
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Pi Day Celebration at CAMP King of Prussia
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Meet Phang and the Philadelphia Union at The Franklin Institute
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Koresh Dance Company 2025 Home Season at Fringe Arts
$30 – $40
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Mt. Airy Restaurant Week
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
Mermaids Are Back at Adventure Aquarium
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Sesame Place
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Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit
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BODY WORLDS: Vital at the Franklin Institute
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Winter Wonderland at Longwood Gardens
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Just a Moment Art Show at Wanamaker House
Free -
A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Quintessence Theatre
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