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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  • PECO Free First Sunday at the Barnes Foundation

    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Every first Sunday of the month, the Barnes Foundation offers free, themed admission for families. Visitors can enjoy art activities, performances, and free access to the collection and Henri Rosseau: A Painter’s Secrets. For February, this program is presented in collaboration with the African American […]

  • PECO Free First Sunday with Student Art Show at Barnes Foundation

    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Barnes Foundation is hosting a new pilot program in partnership with Central High School during PECO Free First Sunday on December 7, celebrating the creativity of 17 Philadelphia students who explored culture, tradition, and identity through watercolor paintings inspired by Henri Matisse and the […]

  • Philadelphia Veterans Parade & Festival

    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the 70,000 vets who live in the Philadelphia region at the 11th annual Veterans Parade and Festival. The parade — featuring marching bands, honorarium brigades, law enforcement and emergency vehicles, local celebrities, and over 250 motorcyclists — follows last year’s route, kicking off in […]

  • PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Ants on a Log

    Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The first Sunday of the month means free admission to the Barnes, with fun art activities, performances, and access to the Barnes collection. This Sunday, the award-winning duo Ants on a Log presents Rainbow Seekers, an interactive musical that helps children discover their superpowers through the magic of […]