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

  • Ants on a Log Presents: Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Concert at the Free Library of Philadelphia

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

    Join local musical group Ants on a Log for an Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Concert! This FREE event will be extra special as the Ants welcome Brittany Lynn to participate in the festivities! Join us for a magical morning of songs and stories. After […]

    Free
  • Meet the Author! Andrea Tsurumi

    Kingsessing Library 1201 South 51st Street (5lst St. between Kingsessing and Chester Avenues), Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Kingsessing Library for a visit with local author and illustrator Andrea Tsurumi. From Accident! and Crab Cake to Mr. Watson’s Chickens, their beloved books are packed with hilarious visuals and amusing, thought-provoking stories. Andrea will read their picture books, talk about their experience making […]

  • Meet the Author! K.E. Lewis

    Independence Library 18 S 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Preparing for a plane trip might be hard enough, but what happens when you bring your pet rhinoceros with you? Chaos ensues! With rhythmic, lyrical text and laugh-out-loud pictures, Never Take Your Rhino on a Plane is an instant classic that will delight readers from […]

    Free
  • 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