The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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  • Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly

    Kid Art Class with Amy Kelly

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Amy Kelly is a mixed-media artist specializing in commissioned pieces and teaching art to people of all ages. She has a BFA in drawing from Kutztown University. Amy started teaching in 2013. She makes personalized, mixed-media paintings of people’s pets, loved ones, or homes. Join her […]

  • First Friday at Cherry Street Pier

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Brought to the Delaware River Waterfront by DRWC, join us at Cherry Street Pier for First Friday presented by Fulton Bank for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, bites and sips from local food vendors, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Don’t miss: 4 […]

  • Hearts & Crafts Kids Ball at Cherry Street Pier

    Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get ready for a delightful Valentine's Day celebration the whole family will adore! PopUpPlay invites you to their first-ever Hearts and Crafts Kids Ball, a family-fun extravaganza at Cherry Street Pier on Saturday, February 15th, from 2 pm to 4 pm. Families will fall in […]