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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  • Founders Philly Freeze-Out

    Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bundle up and head on over to Manayunk for a frosty, fun-filled day at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out. Founders Brewing Company and the Manayunk Development Corporation are teaming up to transform Main Street into a winter wonderland featuring exciting activities for everyone. The free, family-friendly […]

    Free
  • StrEAT Food Festival on Main Street in Manayunk

    Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Grab everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts as Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors take on historic Main Street Manayunk at the StrEAT Food Festival. You’ll be able to taste test the best and enjoy festival shopping from a variety of local […]

    Free
  • Mini Makers Robotics Class @ Drexel University

    Mini Makers Robotics Class at 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 @ Drexel University

    Mini Makers Robotics Class at 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
  • StrEAT Food Festival on Main Street in Manayunk

    Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Grab everything from savory BBQ to sweet desserts as Philadelphia’s best food trucks and gourmet food vendors take on historic Main Street Manayunk at StrEAT Food Festival. Taste test the best and enjoy festival shopping from a variety of local vendors and Manayunk merchants. The […]

    Free
  • Manayunk StrEAT Festival

    Main Street Manayunk Main St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Manayunk StrEAT Festival will return to Main Street this year with 70+ food trucks and food vendors lining the main strip of the historic neighborhood. The most award-winning food trucks from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and beyond will be firing up everything from Instagram-worthy food […]

  • Mini Makers Robotics Class @ Drexel University

    Mini Makers Robotics Class at 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
  • Love Your Park Week 2025

    This spring, show your favorite neighborhood park some love! Love Your Park Week is a nine-day celebration of Philadelphia's public parks from May 10-18, 2025. In partnership with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Fairmount Park Conservancy, Park Friends Groups across the city will be hosting […]