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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  • Yan Kama Yan Storytime at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

    Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture 310 W Master St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ms. Dina invites families to Kan Yama Kan Storytime, a delightful session presented in Arabic and English. Featuring Hantush, a story written by Salha Hamdeen, a 14 year old Palestinian girl from the Jahalin Bedouin tribe, where her imaginary pet lamb, Hantush, helps her escape […]

    $5
  • 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
  • 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
  • Morning Story Time with Ms. AJ

    The Head & the Hand Books 2230 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Ms. AJ will lead us in story and song. Expect percussive instruments to share and play provided by Unless Kids, a couple of great reads, and a song circle, in a gender-inclusive space where all identities are encouraged to thrive. Adrienne Barnett (aka Ms. AJ) is […]

  • reCreate Gallery Opening Reception

    The Resource Exchange 1800 North American Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Group show of local artists with a focus on sustainability & circularity!

  • 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
  • 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.

  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • STORYTIME + DESIGN

    Storytime & Design at Design Gym

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

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process.  All ages and identities are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • STORYTIME + DESIGN

    Storytime & Design at Design Gym

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

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process.  All ages and identities are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • STORYTIME + DESIGN

    Storytime & Design at Design Gym

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

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process.  All ages and identities are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • STORYTIME + DESIGN

    Storytime & Design at Design Gym

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

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process.  All ages and identities are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • STORYTIME + DESIGN

    Storytime & Design at Design Gym

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

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process.  All ages and identities are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • Design Gym SUMMER HOURS

    Design Gym: Summer Hours

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

    At design Gym, "Open Gym" will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays, 10:00AM-6:00PM at the design studio and third space in Norris Square/Olde Kensington @silkscreenstudios. OPEN GYM is free, drop-in hours to explore design and exercise your creativity. Some ways to enjoy "Open Gym": - Bring […]

    Free
  • STORYTIME + DESIGN

    Storytime & Design at Design Gym

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

    Storytime + Design is a weekly creative experience diving into a book and fun design exercises to grow your creativity and design process.  All ages and identities are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free
  • Christmas In Kensington

    Philadelphia Brewing Co. 2440 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Visit the 5th annual Christmas in Kensington, an indoor holiday market filled with local vendors, live music, festive food, and seasonal drinks from Philadelphia Brewing Company. Create your own ornament, shop unique gifts, and enjoy a full day of community celebration—all safe from the winter […]

    Free