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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Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall
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Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
National Liberty Museum’s Third Thursday
$15 -
Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library
$25 -
Design Gym: Summer Hours
Free -
LEGO Summer of Play
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Storytime & Design at Design Gym
Free -
PECO Family Jams: Worry Dolls
Free – $15 -
Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram’s Village
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National Liberty Museum’s Third Thursday
$15 -
Arts on Center Stage
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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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Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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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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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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Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Ice Cream Day at Please Touch Museum
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New Exhibit: Kaleidoscope Cove at Adventure Aquarium
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Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Design A Doodad: Cookie Garden
$75 -
Open Play Saturdays
$15 -
Philly Fairy Festival
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FREE Craft: Stained Glass Window Bookmarks!
Free -
El Mercado Cultural at Cherry Street Pier
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Saturday Movie Matinees at Sunset Social
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Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Art Festival
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Volunteer with the Mama-Tee Community Fridge Project
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Layered Painting Workshop with Mia Fabrizio
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Design A Doodad: Cookie Garden
$75 -
Free Boating at Bartram’s Garden
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
Newlin at Night: “Moth Mania!” at Newlin Grist Mill
Free
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
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Toy Swap at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown
Free -
Celebrate Lafayette’s Return!
Free -
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00 -
Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall
Free
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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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Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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
-
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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Second Gen: An Inter-generational Art Exhibit For All
Free -
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
-
Astrology Camp
$275.00
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