101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Philly!


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Swedish National Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum

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

Celebrate Swedish National Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Learn about Sweden through guided tours at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. highlighting the history of the museum, and enjoy a special Swedish summer cake throughout the day. Tours and refreshments included with regular admission.

Toddler Time: Art Exploration at the American Swedish Historical Museum

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

Explore different ways to make colorful art inspired by works in Through the Eyes of Philadelphia New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community. Listen to an art story and explore the exhibit to learn about different kinds of art, then kids can make mosaic pictures, try […]

Free Community Day with SEAMAAC

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

The American Swedish Historical Museum is hosting a free community day in partnership with SEAMAAC! Learn about this Philadelphia organization and take the opportunity to view the community exhibit "Through the Eyes of Philadelphia’s New Americans: Art, Resilience, and Community". SEAMAAC teaching artists from the […]

Easter Family Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum

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

Celebrate Easter like a Swede at the American Swedish Historical Museum’s Easter Family Day! Join the festivities on Sunday, April 6th, from 2-4 pm to experience Swedish Easter traditions. In Sweden, Easter kicks off with a trick-or-treat-like candy hunt on Maundy Thursday. Children dress up […]

$2 – $15

Easter Family Fun Day at the American Swedish Historical Museum

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

Discover the unique traditions of a Swedish Easter at the American Swedish Historical Museum on April 6, 2025! Children can dress up as Easter witches with painted cheeks and freckles, enjoy face painting, and make crafts reflecting Swedish holiday customs. Unlike the religious focus in […]

Event Series Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia & Christmas Market

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

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last […]

Free – $10
Event Series Lucia & Christmas Market

Lucia & Christmas Market

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

Don’t miss this unique magical holiday experience! The outdoor Christmas Market includes your favorite holiday deli items, Christmas decorations and gifts, and SWEA bakery treats. The Swedish Christmas Café will sell holiday foods and sweets for refreshment. Enjoy live music holiday music by the Last […]

Free – $10

Smörgåsbeer at the American Swedish Historical Museum

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

Spend a gorgeous summer evening at the American Swedish Historical Museum in FDR Park enjoying regional and international beers alongside a Swedish-inspired dinner buffet! SmörgåsBeer party-goers can play trivia and lawn games as well as a traditional Swedish “tipsrunda” or quiz walk through the museum. […]