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!

💞 Check out our sister Community Calendars too: Main Line Parent and Bucks County Parent.

🗓️ Have an event to share? Join Philadelphia Family as a Member and Submit it to us for consideration! (Members are given priority event coverage.)

Make the most of family life in Philly with the best weekend events, parenting tips, and local stories— all delivered straight to your inbox every Thursday.

Philadelphia Family’s High Five Newsletter delivers:
📍 Can’t-miss family weekend events and activities
💡 Practical parenting advice for city life
🧳 Insider tips to navigate Philly like a native

Subscribe now and never miss out on what’s happening for families in Philadelphia!

Philly Family Community Calendar

Now + Then Marketplace Oval Closer

Eakins Oval 24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace closes out The Oval for the 4th year, hosting a one of a kind market on its closing night, Sunday September ​14th, in front of the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. The market hosts over 100 local vendors into the […]

Free

Now + Then Marketplace Oval Opener

Eakins Oval 24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Now + Then Marketplace returns to Eakins Oval on Sunday, June 22 for its 4th year, bringing over 100 local vendors to the iconic steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Kick off summer with local shopping, entertainment, mini golf, and a cold beer in […]

Free

10th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade

Eakins Oval 24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 2024 Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival to be held November 10, 2024. The countdown begins! Join us as we honor our brave veterans and celebrate their service to our nation at the Philadelphia Veterans Parade & Festival on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Philadelphia […]

Puerto Rican Day Parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Eakins Oval 24th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Puerto Rican culture and community in the heart of Philadelphia at the Puerto Rican Day Parade. The free celebration brings thousands of performers and spectators to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway each year for a spirited procession from 18th Street to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. […]