The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Panorama, a sophisticated Italian restaurant in the Penn's View Hotel, is offering both Mother's Day brunch and dinner. Enjoy an a la carte meal and, for the mothers who brunch, a complimentary mimosa or glass of prosecco. Brunch is 11-2:30 pm, $55 set menu. $20 […]

With a world-class art collection, expertly guided tours, an on-site restaurant featuring delicious fare, and a fabulously curated shop, the Barnes has everything Mom could want for a special day.​ Art, brunch, and a gift - you're all set!   Tours: Highlights Tour (Thursday–Monday, 11:30am […]

It's an unforgettable special Mo-Town Monday Mother’s Day Show at City Winery, celebrating the iconic sounds of Motown with a heartfelt twist! This special evening honors all the incredible mothers in our lives, blending the smooth rhythms, soulful melodies, and timeless classics that made Motown […]

Join Little Wares for a 6-week interactive workshop on Tuesday mornings for postpartum families. Each week will be hosted by a postpartum professional, focusing on a specific topic area. Join all six weeks or drop-in when you can! $150 for the series or $30 drop-in. […]

On the 2nd Tuesday of every month, join Chuck E. Cheese for Homeschool Play Days! From 11am – 4pm, score 90-minutes of All You Can Play games, a reusable Play Pass card, unlimited soft drinks, and all the E-Tickets you can earn on gameplay for […]

On Tuesdays at 11 AM, Bustleton Library hosts a family storytime. Bring your babies, toddlers, and older siblings for stories, songs, and play!

Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

Join Riverfront North and Roots2Rise for an all levels outdoor flow at Pennypack on the Delaware, Tuesdays from 6-7 pm! All ages and abilities are welcome. This class is made possible by the Riverfront North Partnership. Class is free but donations are welcome and will […]

Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

Little Beets Music Class is a hands-on music making experiences designed to foster children's musical growth. A portion of each class is dedicated to shared musical activities, such as sing-along songs, finger plays, instrument exploration, and movement. The remaining time allows for musical free play, […]

Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]

Learn how to fish for free with Mid Atlantic Youth Anglers & Outdoors Partners and Riverfront North Partnership! Rods, tackle, bait and basic instruction will be provided. First come, first served. There will be rods to loan out and worms for bait. You are welcome […]

You’re Invited to a Rare Evening Inside One of Philadelphia’s Hidden Treasures! Behind the stately doors of 1920 Spruce Street lies a rarely opened masterpiece — a Frank Furness-designed mansion that has quietly nurtured world-class opera talent for nearly a century. On May 15th, you're […]

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Strawberry Mansion CDC for a free family-friendly movie night at The Yard on Coltrane Street during Love Your Park Week! Bring a blanket, gather your friends and family, and enjoy a screening of the 2016 family-friendly animated comedy "Sing"! TICKETS: FREE! Please […]

Calling all princes, princesses, fairies, and dragons! Join Please Touch Museum for Fairytale Fest, featuring live theater performances, roaming princesses and fairies, themed workshops, and more!

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 […]

Join Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives for a Kid's Craft Drop-in class, on the third Saturday of each month. Each month will be a new theme.  

Join several historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for Makers of Revolutionary Philadelphia Living History Day. Explore hands-on crafts and activities, see demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, and meet the people who made the Revolution in […]

Explore historic cooking and foodways with demonstrations in the newly restored 1739 Trimble House Kitchen and the reconstructed Bake Oven behind the Miller's House at Kitchen Encounters at Newlin Grist Mills. Participants will experiment with various ingredients, techniques, and historic recipes. Each program will have […]

GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way is an all-day fun-filled experience for girls in grades K-12, offering them the chance to discover their potential, dream big, and immerse themselves in a day full of energy, creativity, and sisterhood. GirlzDay not only represents the culmination of GSEP’s […]

Get your gluten free on when the country’s biggest gluten-free expo returns to Oaks! * 100+ vendors including bakeries, brands, businesses, restaurants, artisans, food trucks and nonprofits * Free samples * Products for purchase * Kids’ Zone * Vegan and allergen-free options * Demos and […]

GirlzDay: Our World, Our Way is an all-day event designed to empower girls in grades K–12 with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create a better future while showcasing the amazing work Girl Scouts do in the community through Take Action Projects! Packed with dynamic speakers, […]

The South 9th Street Festival is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond. For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a […]

Join over a dozen historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution to do hands-on crafts and activities. See demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, such as a shoemaker, a pepper-pot soup seller, a bread maker, a corn husk doll maker, and more. Meet […]

Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate the history of motherhood and the legacy of Anna Jarvis (the founder of Mother's Day) at this tea party! You'll get to do a craft, listen to storytime, try historic teas, and view a special exhibit of Anna Jarvis' belongings. Reservations required as space […]

Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

Now + Then Marketplace takes over the heart of Fishtown, hosting over 50 local vendors on the triangular block that's home to neighborhood institutions like Johnny Brenda's & Two Robbers, Saturday 5/16 from 11am to 6pm. Food & drink specials are available from all restaurants & bars on the […]

Are your kids bored on Saturdays? Are you looking to reduce screen time over the winter and spring months? Try something different! Supplement your child’s learning at school, decrease boredom, and encourage YOUR CHILD’s interest in STEAM through Robotics. Take a break from the “norm” […]

Don't miss EcoFair 2025 at Cherry Street Pier! Green Philly's second annual family-friendly event, offers an immersive journey into sustainability, showcasing the region's eco-resources and initiatives driving positive change. The event features a day filled with eye-opening insights and actionable ideas, including: -Inspiring and educational […]

Volunteer Days involve packing food boxes at The Mama-Tee Pop-Up Grocery Store™ (2203 Washington Ave) and delivering them to the Mama-Tee Fridge locations throughout the city. Their mission is to provide nourishing food to low-income communities in Philadelphia that are experiencing food insecurity. They believe […]

Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.

The Spring 2025 term of Beginning Guitar for Kids will be April 5 through June 7 (no class on 4/19 and 5/24), Saturdays at 3pm. This class offers children an opportunity to learn the guitar in a fun, supportive group setting. Classes will address the […]

What is the hardest unpaid job in the world? A President's wife! A play by Eric H. Weinberger and Elaine Bromka. Emmy Award-winning Elaine Bromka stars in this deeply moving and witty play. Enjoy this remarkable live one-woman performance brought to you by the Free Library of Philadelphia. […]

See old friends and make new ones as you listen, learn and explore the zoo during this family-friendly event designed to raise funds and awareness for children who are deaf or hard of hearing who are learning to listen and talk at Clarke Pennsylvania. Participants […]

The South 9th Street Festival is one of Philadelphia’s most popular events and attracts visitors from all over the city and beyond. For seven city blocks, the 2025 Festival will be a celebration of culture, gastronomy, art and music. Featuring over 100 area vendors showcasing a […]

Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome. Free with museum admission.

Join Chestnut Hill for the Home + Garden Festival! Enjoy a day of shopping at local vendors, live music, crafty artisans, and shopping at the local shops in Chestnut Hill! Visit Makers Avenue and watch artisans create work and Stagecrafts Theatre for live performances! The […]

Bring the whole family to PAFA’s 2025 Spring Festival and celebrate another year of creativity and community! Enjoy a fun-filled day of art-inspired activities for the whole family.

Experience a FREE multicultural family celebration at The Weitzman on May 18th in partnership with American Jewish Committee (AJC) and Pennsylvania Asian Pacific American Jewish Alliance (PAPAJA)! Celebrate Jewish American and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with music, dance, crafts, workshops, and tours. Engage all […]

Join GrioXArts for a free Flag Bandanna Workshop! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Make a kite out of paper and bamboo, inspired by kites of Vietnam. Kite making and flying emphasizes balance and presence, offering a pathway to mindfulness and stress relief. Find personal expression through decorating your kite sail with colorful markers, cut papers, or sumi ink. […]