The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall

Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall

Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]

Free
Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall

Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall

Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]

Free

125 Years of The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Philadelphia Orchestra as it returns to its summer home at the TD Pavilion at the Mann on July 23 for an evening of classical music hits, led by Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo. The evening will begin with two of […]

A Championship Season with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Mann Center, the Philadelphia Eagles, and NFL Films take center stage this summer to celebrate another Eagles Championship Season with this special concert event hosted by the “Voice of the Eagles,” Merrill Reese. Relive NFL Films’ stunning video highlights of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 […]

Ready-Set-School Free Community Days at Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please Touch Museum’s school readiness campaign offers families the chance to learn about healthy habits and practices through play-based experiences, while enjoying free admission on three designated Sundays during summer 2025. We know that when children are healthy in mind, body, and spirit, they are READY and SET to […]

Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall

Free Summer Rowing Camp at Lloyd Hall

Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA, United States

A free summer rowing camp offered through Philadelphia Parks and Recreation for 13-17 year olds running in two week sessions from 8:30am-3:30pm. Campers will learn the skills and discipline around the sport of rowing as well as participate in other activities. Offering free breakfast and […]

Free

Ready-Set-School Free Community Days at Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Please Touch Museum’s school readiness campaign offers families the chance to learn about healthy habits and practices through play-based experiences, while enjoying free admission on three designated Sundays during summer 2025. We know that when children are healthy in mind, body, and spirit, they are READY and SET to […]