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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  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • 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
  • Kite Making [Family Style]

    Laser Philly 829 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Make a kite out of paper and bamboo, inspired by kites of Vietnam. Kite making and flying emphasizes balance and presence, offering a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Find personal expression through decorating your kite sail with colorful markers, cut papers, or sumi ink. […]

  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • 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
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • 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
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Evil Genius Beer Company’s Pride Block Party

    Evil Genius Beer Company 1727 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Head to Evil Genius' Fishtown taproom for their Pride Block Party. There will be a DJ, LGBTQ+ owned vendors, face painting, food trucks, and more! They are also re-releasing their charity brew, "#LoveisLove" exclusively at their taproom and will donate a portion of the funds […]

  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies

    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Available on select School District of Philadelphia (SDP) half-days, School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies is a hands-on, project-based design workshop that allows students to be designers in a studio. Students will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build […]

    $45 – $65
  • Father’s Day Family Clay

    The Clay Studio 1425 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Fire up your creativity this Father's day! Spend some quality family time learning something new and creating unique pottery that you'll cherish for years to come. You will learn some simple techniques on the potter's wheel and then you are free to work together to […]

  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Drag Story Time at the Kensington Library

    Kensington Library 104 West Dauphin Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Hear stories about love, diversity, and acceptance with Philly’s Brittany Lynn, the creator of the Philadelphia Drag Queen Story Time Program.

  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • PLAYDate: A Day of Art & Entertainment for All Ages!

    NKCDC Garden 1825 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Philadelphia Women's Theatre Festival presents a day of art and entertainment for children of all ages! On Sunday, July 27th, head to Fishtown at the NKCDC Garden for a magical candy-land themed day! Doors open at 12:30PM. The performance of the new play "The […]

    Free
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • 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
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25
  • Little Beets Music Class at Rutabaga Toy Library

    Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

    $25