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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Swedes, Souls & Sailors: Music of Wicaco in 17th & 18th c Philadelphia

Old Swedes' Gloria Dei, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Publick Pleasure Presents “Swedes, Souls and Sailors: Music of 17th and 18th Century Wicaco” Sunday, January 19th at 3pm Tickets: $30 general, $15 student (with ID), $5 Children under 12 Join Gloria Dei Church for a concert focused around Pennsylvania’s oldest church. Gloria Dei […]

$30

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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Fiesta Latina for Kids

Old Pine Community Center 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Somos Philly Spanish Immersion Summer Camp is excited to invite families to a FREE, fun-filled Fiesta on Sunday, April 27, 2025 on the front lawn of the Old Pine Community Center. This special event will feature live music, Latin-inspired arts & crafts for kids, interactive […]

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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$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

Robot Builders Class @ Drexel University

Drexel University URBN Center 3501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

Spring is here—time to get outside and get building! Activate your little innovator on Saturdays with Robot Builders, a hands-on robotics class at Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design—the creative hub of Drexel University! 🔹 Designed for kids ages 6-8 🔹 Hands-on STEAM […]

$40.00

Meet the Author! K.E. Lewis

Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Preparing for a plane trip might be hard enough, but what happens when you bring your pet rhinoceros with you? Chaos ensues! With rhythmic, lyrical text and laugh-out-loud pictures, Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane is an instant classic that will delight readers from […]

Free