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

Celebrate Lafayette’s Return!

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States +1 more

Join Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm and Cliveden of the National Trust for a day of family fun celebrating the 200th anniversary of General Lafayette's return to Germantown on July 20, 2025! Follow in Lafayette's own footsteps and start your afternoon with a meet […]

Free

Revolutionary Germantown Festival

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Don’t miss your opportunity to explore our Revolutionary past at the Revolutionary Germantown Festival on Saturday, October 5th, 10am to 4pm, rain or shine. Throughout the day, explore the lives and experiences of people from the past, engaging with re-enactors, first-person interpreters and trying your […]