The Best Things To Do in Philadelphia with Kids

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia for "Audacious Freedom: Celebrating 160 Years of Emancipation", a Juneteenth block party including free museum admission! This family-friendly outdoor festival will be led by Philadelphia’s own Patty Jackson from iHeart Radio and WDAS-FM, featuring Grammy Award-winning DJ and […]

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

To celebrate Juneteenth, Art Star will be spotlighting some of the incredible Black makers that they have been working with over the years. Come out and support a bunch of amazing Black owned, small businesses in one spot!

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Join the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation and Independence Historical Trust for "Harriet", part of their Movies On The Mall free outdoor movie series celebrating the themes and history of Independence National Historical Park. Before the film screenings, the Visitor Center and the Trust will host […]

The Winter 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run January 18 through March 22. Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of Pre-Twinkle classes at Temple Music Prep […]

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Experience history come alive as Historic Philadelphia, Inc. (HPI) and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation present The Official Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour. Join a captivating History Maker as they guide you through America’s most historic square mile, bringing the past to life with authentic stories […]

This year, Ensemble Arts is partying outside and in, with a range of performances taking place on a pop-up stage at Broad and Spruce Streets. Audiences can expect some of Broadway’s finest performers, performing selections from the upcoming 2025-26 Broadway season shows, as well as […]

El Mercado Cultural is a Fleisher initiative focused on contributing creative and marketing resources to new merchants, restaurant owners, and market vendors completely free of charge. From product and food photography to digital marketing and branding, Fleisher’s intent is to capture the natural intersection between […]

Experience history come alive as Historic Philadelphia, Inc. (HPI) and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation present The Official Historic Philadelphia Walking Tour. Join a captivating History Maker as they guide you through America’s most historic square mile, bringing the past to life with authentic stories […]

Start the day in the charming Betsy Ross House courtyard. Join Betsy for a secret ceremony raising the thirteen-star flag and hear why this was especially daring in 1776.

One-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are located throughout Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 3-to-5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s […]

Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]