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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  • Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

    Philadelphia Chinatown Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring the whole family to the Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown! Enjoy exciting music, dazzling lion dances, and the vibrant sounds of drums and firecrackers - all meant to bring good luck to the community. The parade starts at 10th and Spring Streets.

  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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
  • In Harmony: Chamber Music with Philadelphia’s East Asian Communities

    Crane Community Center 1001 Vine St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation and Dolce Suono Ensemble present a free community concert as part of Dolce Suono Ensemble's new project, "In Harmony: Chamber Music with Philadelphia's East Asian Communities". Students from the Crane Center's after school program will be participating in a side-by-side performance […]

  • Mini Makers Robotics Class at Drexel University

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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

    Mini Makers Robotics Class @ 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
  • 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
  • Live Like It’s 1787 at The National Constitution Center

    National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the National Constitution Center for a night of 1787-themed family fun! Go back in time to the year the Constitution was signed and experience 18th-century-themed crafts and activities that are educational and engaging for the whole family. All activities are free with your ticket […]

    $15