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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  • Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

    Kitchen Encounters
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

    Free
  • Earth Day at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Help celebrate nature and protect the environment with Newlin Grist Mill's Earth Day volunteer event! Each year, Newlin Grist Mill brings together diverse volunteers from the community, including individuals, families, scout troops, and youth groups, to work on projects that improve habitat for wildlife, protect […]

  • Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

    Kitchen Encounters
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

    Free
  • Race for the Watershed Duck Derby and 5K at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    5K Duck Dash: 9am | Family Fun Festival:10am-1pm | Duck Races start at 10:30am Help support healthy waterways in the community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, this event is a fundraiser to help raise money to preserve and protect the watershed in the park […]

    $3 – $50
  • Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

    Kitchen Encounters
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

    Free
  • Newlin at Night: “Moth Mania!” at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore nocturnal life in the park! Learn how we use light traps to attract moths for research projects and become familiar with some of our area's nocturnal frequent fliers. This event aims to collect data that will help determine what species live in the park, […]

    Free
  • Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

    Kitchen Encounters
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

    Free
  • Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    History, Archaeology, & Family Fun at the Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill! A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, displays from local historical organizations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of […]

    $5
  • Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

    Kitchen Encounters
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

    Free
  • Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills

    Kitchen Encounters
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

    Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

    Free