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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Philly Family Community Calendar

  • Pathways to Power: Celebrating Welcoming Week and National Voter Registration Day

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    New to Philly or a lifelong local? This event is for you! Whether you're just settling in or know the city like the back of your hand, join for a day of learning, sharing, and community-building! What’s Happening? Over 10 amazing partners will be offering […]

    Free
  • Languages of Philadelphia: Spanish | Cuentos bilingües en español

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Join the Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special Spanish storytime! Part of their Languages of Philadelphia story time series, this story time is intended for children aged 6 and under and their caregivers. ¿Alguna […]

    Free
  • Languages of Philadelphia: French

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Have you ever wanted to learn another language? Come together at Parkway Central Library in Montgomery Auditorium for a special French storytime! Part of the Languages of Philadelphia storytime series, this storytime is intended for children aged 6 and under and their caregivers.

    Free
  • Daylily Documentary Screening at Parkway Central Library

    Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine Street, Children's Department Ground Floor - Room 22, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At Parkway Central Library, families can come together for a documentary screening, which is presented by PlantPop. Daylily is a free, feature length documentary that explores the devotion surrounding a plant that blooms for only one day. Through the personal stories of gardeners from different […]

    Free