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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  • Science After Hours: Fright @ Night

    Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the art of transformation. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-inspired Science After Hours. Channel an alter ego or push fashion beyond its limit, this is your space to experiment without rules! From bold fashion to animal mimicry to playful imagination, explore the limitless creativity […]

  • Caution! Don’t Try This at Home Day at The Franklin Institute

    Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For one day only, science gets dangerously fun. Experience Caution! Don’t Try This at Home Day, a sizzling spectacle packed with wild, over-the-top experiments you should absolutely not attempt in your kitchen. Must-see danger zones include: A 500-ball blast triggered by ultra cold Liquid Nitrogen A 42-foot Messy drop of Jell-O, slime, possibly […]

  • Franklin Institute Fitness Day

    Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get Moving at Franklin Fitness Day! On Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m, get ready to flex your muscles and your brain at Franklin Fitness Day, a high-energy celebration of movement, health, and science! Highlighting the science discovered within BODY WORLDS: Vital […]

    Free with general museum admission