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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
east market 1100 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Philadelphia
Free
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation
Park Towne Place 2200 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
Free
Week of Events
2026 PGA Championship Returns at Aronimink Golf Club
The PGA Championship returns to Philadelphia on May 11, 2026 until May 17, 2026 at Aronimink Golf Club for the first time in over 60 years. The week-long tournament showcases 156 of the world's top golfers competing for the Wanamaker Trophy before an expected crowd […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
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May 11, 2026 -By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation
Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
As a painter of both glass and canvas, Mirjam has fused the two painting techniques in all her work. She was a glass painter for Willet Studio in Philadelphia for 20 years and painted stained glass windows for buildings all over the country. Mirjam left […]
Free
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation delves into the accuracy of detail and the depiction of the mundane for what it is: raw, frank, and ultimately human. These artists take the practice of observing their subjects seriously, capturing every nuance with unflinching precision. From […]
Free
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation
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May 12, 2026 -Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days
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May 12, 2026 -Yoga On The Pier
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation
By Simply Looking: The Art of Observation delves into the accuracy of detail and the depiction of the mundane for what it is: raw, frank, and ultimately human. These artists take the practice of observing their subjects seriously, capturing every nuance with unflinching precision. From […]
Free
Chuck E. Cheese Homeschool Play Days
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 […]
$11.99
Yoga On The Pier
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 […]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
As a painter of both glass and canvas, Mirjam has fused the two painting techniques in all her work. She was a glass painter for Willet Studio in Philadelphia for 20 years and painted stained glass windows for buildings all over the country. Mirjam left […]
Free
Thursday, May 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Storytime + Design at Design Gym
Storytime + Design at Design Gym
Design Gym invites everyone to Storytime + Design, a weekly creative experience that introduces design concepts through books and playful exercises. Each session explores a story and pairs it with hands-on activities that nurture creativity and design thinking. The program welcomes all ages and identities, […]
Free – $10
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
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May 16, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
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May 16, 2026 -Open Play Saturdays
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May 16, 2026 -Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
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May 16, 2026 -Mister John’s Music Date Night Drop-Off
Daily: Mirjam Seeger’s Exhibition at East Market
As a painter of both glass and canvas, Mirjam has fused the two painting techniques in all her work. She was a glass painter for Willet Studio in Philadelphia for 20 years and painted stained glass windows for buildings all over the country. Mirjam left […]
Free
Stories of Science at Science History Institute
At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
Open Play Saturdays
Open Play hours at Baby Gear Group Jenkintown are the perfect outing for the family. With a train table, a play kitchen, costumes, books, and a variety of gross motor and creative and imagination toys for your walker, toddler and preschoolers will have no shortage […]
$15
Family Fun Saturdays at Historic Fair Hill
Join Historic Fair Hill each Saturday afternoon for storytimes, games, arts & crafts, gardening, scavenger hunts, and more!
Mister John’s Music Date Night Drop-Off
Parents can enjoy a well-deserved evening out while Mister John entertains their children (ages 4+) with music, dancing, movies, pizza, and popsicles. Four glorious hours of freedom await on January 30th, March 6th, April 4th, and May 16th, but just return by 9pm! Space is […]
$40
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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May 17, 2026 -Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Family Funday with PopUpPlay
Activities include boat building, puppet making, and even constructing a working catapult. Each week promises captivating experiences for kids of all ages with a new make-and-take activity. This event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Activities are available on […]