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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  • American Swedish Historical Museum’s Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible exhibition at American Swedish Historical Museum with SEAMAAC. Guests can learn about art and culture through family-friendly, nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists. This event features a collaborative mosaic project, a […]

  • Free Community Day Celebration at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join American Swedish Historical Museum and SEAMAAC for a community celebration on the closing day of the Indivisible: Stories of Strength exhibition. Learn about art and culture through family-friendly art and nature activities hosted by SEAMAAC teaching artists including a collaborative mosaic project, a seed […]

    Free
  • Toddler Time at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    With Toddler Time at American Swedish Historical Museum, families can find amazing colors all around us! Kids will explore color throughout the Museum, play color matching games, and create their own colorful crafts. Learn more here.

  • Toddler Time (Exploring Colors) at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bring littles ones at American Swedish Historical Museum for their "Toddler Time: Exploring Colors" event on February 17. Kids can spend a morning full of color around the Museum, play games, and more. Learn more here.

  • A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The American Swedish Historical Museum presents Before the Doors Open on February 14, 2026. This event is an immersive historical mystery where guests help uncover the identities of figures from the past through clues and audience voting. Tickets include a Scandinavian-inspired buffet and performance, making […]

  • A Meal to Remember: Live Mystery Theater Experience

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The American Swedish Historical Museum presents Before the Doors Open on February 14, 2026. This event is an immersive historical mystery where guests help uncover the identities of figures from the past through clues and audience voting. Tickets include a Scandinavian-inspired buffet and performance, making […]

  • Semlor & a Movie at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    At American Swedish Historical Museum, families can cozy up with a Swedish tradition and enjoy a Semla (a rich cardamom bun filled with almond paste and whipped cream). Semlor have been a beloved Swedish treat for centuries, commonly enjoyed on Fat Tuesday as part of […]

  • Pea Soup Saturday at American Swedish Historical Museum

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Come together at American Swedish Historical Museum for a Swedish supper on Saturday, January 31. Friends and families can enjoy a traditional meal featuring Swedish yellow pea soup served with sharp Swedish cheese, mustard and bread, followed by Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. Pre-registration […]

  • Lucia and Swedish Christmas Market

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Bundle up and experience a traditional Swedish Christmas Market at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Shop Scandinavian food, gifts, holiday decorations, and handmade crafts in a heated outdoor tent. Browse unique finds at Mormor's Attic secondhand sale, grab fresh baked goods from SWEA Philadelphia, and […]

    $5 – $10
  • Shipbuilding Free Family Day

    American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the American Swedish Historical Museum for a Free Family Day inspired by ships and shipbuilding and celebrate the US Navy’s 250th anniversary! Celebrate 250 Years of Shipbuilding in Greater Philadelphia, and try out engineering and nautical-themed activities in the Museum galleries including designing and […]