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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$16 – $32
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Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
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Ministry of Awe
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Yoga On The Pier
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Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square
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Kidfest at Mario Lanza Park
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Live & Local Concert Series presented by 4333
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Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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(Daily) Botany of Nations at The Academy of Natural Sciences
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Wawa Hoagie Day
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Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
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Ministry of Awe
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Beat a Historian: Trivia With Jon Meacham
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Read to a Therapy Dog at Parkway Central Library
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A Case for Magic: For Lovers of Magic… and Their Ambivalent Friends at Parkway Central Library
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Red, White, & Blue To-Do
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Wish Wall at Parkway Central Library
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(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
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Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
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Ministry of Awe
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Wellness on the Waterfront
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A Case for Magic by Robert Malissa
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Live & Local Concert Series presented by 4333
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July 4th Fest at Sesame Place Philadelphia
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Free Museum Day: Historic St. George’s Museum
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Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
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Fiber Craft Fridays at Kingsessing Library
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First Friday presented by Fulton Bank at Cherry Street Pier
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Artist and Artisans Market 2026 at Cherry Street Pier
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World Cup Block Parties on East Passyunk Ave
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
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Ikechi Onyenaka at Spruce Street Harbor Park Summer Concert Series
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Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square
$16 – $32
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