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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  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium at Design Gym

    Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design A Doodad is a fun two-part tufting workshop happening on November 21st and 22nd with Crimson Thread Workshop. Young artists will learn design skills and create their own tufted artwork (up to 28 × 28 inches) using studio tools and materials. Space is limited […]

    $175
  • Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium at Design Gym

    Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design A Doodad is a fun two-part tufting workshop happening on November 21st and 22nd with Crimson Thread Workshop. Young artists will learn design skills and create their own tufted artwork (up to 28 × 28 inches) using studio tools and materials. Space is limited […]

    $175
  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Skill Swap Club at Design Gym

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects the community by sharing what we know! This came from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from diverse backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, one group […]

    Free
  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Design & Tuft 101 Class

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come to Design Gym to understand the design process with head coach and founder Erike as well as trying out tufting tools with Jayquan, who owns of Crimson Threads. This is just a session to know the process and tools. No pieces will be made.

    $25
  • Storytime and Design at Design Gym

    STORYTIME + DESIGN
    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 on the designer journey are welcome. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

  • Skill Swap Club at Design Gym

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects the community by sharing what we know! This came from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from diverse backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, one group […]

    Free
  • 101 Design Concept at Design Gym

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together at Design Gym and work through the design process to understand how designers base their design solution. Led by head coach and founder Erike, this event covers concept foundations as well as some sketching and exercises on how to get there. No doodads/pieces […]

    $25
  • Design A Doodad: Travel Game Zine

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Games bring people together, especially pocket-sized ones perfect for car rides, plane trips, and family adventures! Families are invited for a hands-on workshop where participants will design their very own travel game zine and discover what it's like to be a game designer. Learn more […]

    $35
  • Skill Swap Club at Design Gym

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects the community by sharing what we know! This came from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from diverse backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, one group […]

    Free
  • 101 Design Concept

    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Design Gym to work through the design process and understanding how designers base their design solution from a concept with the founder, Erike. They will do their best to understand how to get to a concept, how it develops, and try exercises. No doodads/pieces […]

    $25
  • Skill Swap Club at Design Gym

    Skill Swap Club
    Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Skill Swap Club is a neighbor-to-neighbor exchange that reconnects the community by sharing what we know! This came from a Design Gym workshop during Philly Tech Week, where strangers from diverse backgrounds came together to solve everyday human problems. Facilitated by Chitsanzo Isaac, one group […]

    Free