The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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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

    Enjoy Yan Kama Yan Storytime at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture with Palestinian Kuwaiti author Hooda Shawa Qaddumi. The story chronicles the journey of a penguin displaced by climate change as he roams the world in search for home. Ms. Dina will begin by reading the […]

    $5
  • 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 […]

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

    Free
  • Design A Doodad: Cookie Garden

    Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN
    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design A Doodad is a Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages + experiences to learn about design foundation principles and demystify the design process in the disciplines of design architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design, and more Flex your creativity at Design […]

    $75
  • Design A Doodad: Cookie Garden

    Design A Doodad: COOKIE GARDEN
    Design Gym 1714 North Mascher Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Design A Doodad is a Design Gym series of hands-on workshops for all ages + experiences to learn about design foundation principles and demystify the design process in the disciplines of design architecture, fashion, graphic + textile design, and more Flex your creativity at Design […]

    $75
  • 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 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 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 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 are welcome on the designer journey. Age range of books will vary, design exercises adaptable for all.

    Free