The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

There's a new kind of offering coming for you from the @bwelltots crew! Join @steadyup_pt every Monday at 9:30 for a postpartum class built for parent AND baby!   Join them for a rejuvenating and interactive Postpartum and Play Class tailored for the postpartum body […]

We're in our VILLAIN era at this year's 17th Annual Scarecrow Design Contest! We can't wait to see your comic book and cartoon references, your sports nemeses, your wrongfully maligned historical figures. Scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris October 1 – October 31. […]

October is ArBOOretum month at Morris Arboretum & Gardens! Come see hundreds of pumpkins and gourds on display in the garden and at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage! A true spectacle of orange. Selfies a MUST. Wear your favorite Halloween costume to walk in the garden […]

Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season with fog, lights, music, and surprises! Add some fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks! Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children.

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

Learn about your favorite species in the Philadelphia Zoo's NEW Wildlife Spotlight Series! Connect with animal experts, enjoy animal-themed activities for all ages, and experience exhibits from a new perspective. The Wildlife Spotlight Series is included with Zoo admission!   Rhino Spotlight August 22-25 | Come […]

An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware Valley residents. Pick-Your-Own apples, Hayrides, Mazes, Apple Blasters, Train Rides, and Fishing all require pre-purchased timed tickets. Tickets are required for ages 1 and older. 11 months and under are complimentary. Pumpkinland […]

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, […]

 The Logan Hotel is continuing its FREE Movies Under the Stars Series with fan-favorite movie, Legally Blonde, on October 3rd at 7:30pm. Located in downtown Philly, The Logan’s outdoor courtyard is the perfect place to grab your girls (feel free to bring Bruiser, too!), throw on a pink outfit, and […]

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

Learn about your favorite species in the Philadelphia Zoo's NEW Wildlife Spotlight Series! Connect with animal experts, enjoy animal-themed activities for all ages, and experience exhibits from a new perspective. The Wildlife Spotlight Series is included with Zoo admission!   Rhino Spotlight August 22-25 | Come […]

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St., Philadelphia   The Center City District is bringing back the Philadelphia Fall Marketplace to Dilworth Plaza. Local vendors will be selling a variety of handmade crafts and locally made products, including photos, art, accessories, apparel, glassware, wood crafts and […]

 Cherry Hill Mall is hosting the grand opening of the world's biggest bounce park, FUNBOX, for families & friends of all ages! 25,000 sq. ft. world of inflatable fun & adventure, in the mall parking lot across from JCPenney until 10/20 Attractions include Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an […]

Come to the Science History Institute this Friday for a special treat! To pair with the new exhibition, Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray, we will be exploring the surprising history of school lunch. How do we decide what goes on […]

As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, join us for a fabulous celebration of art on East Passyunk Avenue! Every first Friday of the month, this historic corridor transforms into a lively hub of creativity, culture, and community. Stroll along the avenue and […]

Guests are encouraged to BYOB and snacks and make a night of it in the House’s courtyard as they enjoy a kitschy classic under the stars.  Tickets are $8 in advance at www.historicphiladelphia.org or at the gate and include an after-hours tour of the House.

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, […]

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]

Learn about your favorite species in the Philadelphia Zoo's NEW Wildlife Spotlight Series! Connect with animal experts, enjoy animal-themed activities for all ages, and experience exhibits from a new perspective. The Wildlife Spotlight Series is included with Zoo admission!   Rhino Spotlight August 22-25 | Come […]

Start a new family tradition at Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride. Arasapha Farm is re-opening this year with lots of new additions and family fun. Take a hayride to their 4 acre pumpkin garden and choose from hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes. Prices vary from […]

Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your […]

Join us on Saturday, October 5th at the St. David’s Fairgrounds for a day of fun for the whole family! The St. David’s Church Country Fair, now in its 173rd year, is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA and is held annually […]

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

 Cherry Hill Mall is hosting the grand opening of the world's biggest bounce park, FUNBOX, for families & friends of all ages! 25,000 sq. ft. world of inflatable fun & adventure, in the mall parking lot across from JCPenney until 10/20 Attractions include Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an […]

The week-long Gloucester Goes Pink event will kick off on October 5th with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local representatives, special guests, community organizations, and an array of activities. The event site will be filled with vendors, Hoffman's Exterminating mascot Bugsbee, food vendors, crafters, a donation-based […]

The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them. On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Philadelphia will once again go to the dogs! Enjoy a scenic walk, activities for dogs and people, beer garden by Dock Street Brewery, food […]

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

Get your holiday shopping started, enjoy fun activities, and tasty food! Pennypack Environmental Center's Annual Fall Festival & Arts & Craft Show will be taking place Saturday, October 5th, 11am-4pm. All are welcome, no admission fee. Come see what local crafters are creating and selling. […]

Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th St., Philadelphia   The Center City District is bringing back the Philadelphia Fall Marketplace to Dilworth Plaza. Local vendors will be selling a variety of handmade crafts and locally made products, including photos, art, accessories, apparel, glassware, wood crafts and […]

Their 12th annual fall street festival will feature food trucks, craft brews, live music, German-themed entertainment, fun competitions, activities for kids, and Spocktoberfest - a celebration of Spock, Kirk, and all things fandom featuring The Roddenberries! We’ll welcome everyone who loves Roxborough onto Ridge Avenue […]

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

Our frighteningly fun  fun celebration of all things fall and Riverbend returns!!   Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community based-event packed with fun fall activities for the whole family. Delicious food trucks Pony rides Petting zoo Bounce House Campfire and storytelling Costume Contests Fall arts and crafts […]

Come celebrate the 15 year anniversary of The Resource Exchange! The night will be filled with all manner of revelrous merriment, live music, light fare + local libations, a silent auction, and a special exhibition of alumni artist works. Help us keep the mission alive […]

Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation.  Meet at Betsy’s grave in the Betsy Ross House courtyard and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, smallpox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures […]

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, […]

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation.  Meet at Betsy’s grave in the Betsy Ross House courtyard and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, smallpox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures […]

Learn about your favorite species in the Philadelphia Zoo's NEW Wildlife Spotlight Series! Connect with animal experts, enjoy animal-themed activities for all ages, and experience exhibits from a new perspective. The Wildlife Spotlight Series is included with Zoo admission!   Rhino Spotlight August 22-25 | Come […]

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Tula Yoga for all-level yoga classes on Sundays from 10:00–11:00 AM. Find your peaceful place in the greenspace while connecting with your practice and meeting other people. These all-level classes will be led by a rotation of local Tula Yoga instructors. Classes are held […]

Start a new family tradition at Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride. Arasapha Farm is re-opening this year with lots of new additions and family fun. Take a hayride to their 4 acre pumpkin garden and choose from hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes. Prices vary from […]

Fall family fun at Charlann Farms with activities/games geared towards younger children!  Enjoy their corn maze, a hayride, games pony rides and other Fall Festival activities. Each child with a fall festival ticket will receive a sugar pumpkin to decorate at the pumpkin painting table! […]

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

 Cherry Hill Mall is hosting the grand opening of the world's biggest bounce park, FUNBOX, for families & friends of all ages! 25,000 sq. ft. world of inflatable fun & adventure, in the mall parking lot across from JCPenney until 10/20 Attractions include Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an […]

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to a family-friendly day of outdoor autumn festivities. Enjoy a cemetery scavenger hunt, mini-tours, games, prizes, story times, and fall crafts. Costumes encouraged! Make sure to RSVP.

Join us at Utility Works this spooky season to make expressive ceramic masks to adorn the walls of your haunted house. Using clay slabs and newspaper molds, students will carve, pinch, and sculpt unique Halloween masks. Then, we'll paint our masks with bright underglaze colors. […]

Philly says ‘HELLO’ to The Book Of Mormon! This Tony Award-winning musical comedy follows the misadventures of two missionaries tasked with spreading the good word halfway across the world. (And — written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone — this production is one you’ll want […]

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, […]