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

  • Pop Up Playhouse x Philly Film Society Presents Inside Out 2

    Community Partnership School 3033 W. Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia

    The Smith Pop-Up Playhouse and Philly Film Society invites families to a showing of "Inside Out 2" at Community Partnership School. It is a family-friendly event complete with games, snacks and a visit from the Play Bus.

  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Build, Create & Innovate with Mini Makers Robotics at Drexel! 🌟 A STEAM-Powered Experience Encourage your child’s love for Robotics in a collegiate environment filled with exciting resources like 3D printing labs, design studios, and neurodiverse-friendly spaces! 👦 For Kids Ages 3–6 The one-hour Mini […]

    $40.00
  • Community Music Scholars Program Virtual Auditions

    The CMSP Upper Division will be accepting virtual auditions up to September 1, 2025. There is no fee to audition; registration is required. The CMSP Upper Division seeks to support school music programs by providing individual instrumental instruction and other activities for students and families […]

    Free
  • Center for Gifted Young Musicians Auditions

    Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Center for Gifted Young Musicians (CGYM) provides a challenging package of musical training at the highest level and performance opportunities for gifted young instrumentalists during the fall and spring semesters of the University’s academic calendar. All string ensembles meet on Saturday afternoons. There is […]

    Free