101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly!


Discover family-friendly events with the Philadelphia Family Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content daily to help you make the most of raising kids in Philadelphia, from the baby and little ones stage through the teen years and beyond!


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Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations at Barnes Foundation

Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cecily Brown: Themes and Variations,' a collaborative exhibition by the Barnes and the Dallas Museum of Art, explores the groundbreaking work of Cecily Brown through a feminist lens. The exhibition, held in the Roberts Gallery, features more than 30 pieces demonstrating how Brown challenges and […]

Otter Spotlight at the Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Philadelphia Zoo will present its Spotlight Series during select months in 2025. The series will celebrate favorite animals through special talks, enrichment activities, take-home crafts, themed food and beverages, and educational experiences. The Spotlight Series is included with regular Zoo admission. In May, the […]

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

Greater Philadelphia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Greater Philadelphia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia is a community-focused event featuring a 5k walk/run will raise funds and awareness for preeclampsia and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The event will also include family-friendly wellness activities.Enjoy free health screenings, kids' activities, community resources, a small business […]

Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]

$8 – $144

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

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Head for the Cure 5k – Philadelphia

Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Marine Parade Grounds St Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Participate in the Inaugural Head for the Cure 5K - Philadelphia, raising funds, awareness, and hope for the Philadelphia brain tumor community! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Global Neurosciences Institute, […]

$32

Head for the Cure 5k – Philadelphia at the Navy Yard

Philadelphia Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds 4747 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This 5K run/walk aims to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research, benefiting local brain tumor research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Global Neurosciences Institute, Temple Health, Cooper University Health Care. The event will feature local vendors, music, children's entertainment, […]

$32

Pre-Twinkle Suzuki Music Classes at Temple University Center City

Temple University Center City 1515 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Spring 2025 term of Suzuki Pre-Twinkle will run April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24). Pre-Twinkle Classes provide opportunities for very young children to develop basic musicianship and readiness skills for success in the Suzuki approach. A core component of […]

$8 – $144

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

School Age Studio: Trees, Buildings + Bodies

Design Gym 179 W Berks 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

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65

Franklin’s Key at Play & Players Theatre

Play & Players Theatre 1714 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Pig Iron Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Franklin's Key, a thrilling sci-fi adventure reimagining Benjamin Franklin’s legacy in an alternate universe where science and magic collide. This visually stunning production blends Philadelphia’s rich history with breathtaking stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Harry Potter […]

$35 – $65