The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Philly today and plan your next family adventure!

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  • Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park
    Boxer's Trail Gateway 33rd St &, W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogis in Fairmount Park on the last Sunday of each month this summer!

  • Global Running Day with the Trolley Trail Run Club

    West Fairmount Park 1769-1825, State Rte 3005, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    June 3rd is Global Running Day! Celebrate with the Fairmount Park Conservancy and community running partners on West Fairmount Park's historic Trolley Trail. Be prepared to run (or walk!) the 4.5 mile trail while exploring local history and connecting with fellow runners. Trail runs will […]

  • Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

    Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
    Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!

  • Second Saturday Guided Hike: Tree Tour

    Ohio House 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Urban Greening Coordinator, Andrew Kirkpatrick, for a 1.5 mile tree identification hike around Concourse and Centennial Lakes in West Fairmount Park.

  • Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park
    Boxer's Trail Gateway 33rd St &, W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogis in Fairmount Park on the last Sunday of each month this summer!

  • Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

    Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
    Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!

  • Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park
    Boxer's Trail Gateway 33rd St &, W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogis in Fairmount Park on the last Sunday of each month this summer!

  • Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park

    Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park
    Edgewood Lake 1500 Pattison Avenue &, S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Independence Seaport Museum for free paddle boating at FDR Park on select summer and fall dates. Families and visitors of all ages can explore Edgewood Lake aboard easy-to-use paddle boats while spotting turtles, ducks, flowers, and other wildlife along the way!

  • Yoga in the Park

    Yoga in the Park
    Boxer's Trail Gateway 33rd St &, W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join beginner, intermediate, and advanced yogis in Fairmount Park on the last Sunday of each month this summer!