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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This spring, Riverbend invites families to gather for a very special barn dance, a heartfelt farewell to the historic Snider before its renovation in Fall 2026. Come celebrate the barn's history, honor the memories made within these walls and help send it off with love […]
Come together for a spectacular performance by the Philadelphia Children's Theater! Baby Whale and the Plastic Ocean follows a young whale's journey to rescue Mommy Whale from a ghost net in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, with help from aquatic friends and human allies. This […]
Riverbend invites families to join them for a festive afternoon at their Merry and Mindful Makers Market on December 6th, featuring local artists, makers, and growers sharing handmade, eco-friendly gifts at an outdoor marketplace. Guests can enjoy s'mores roasting, wreath making, live painting and Mala-knotting […]
Riverbend EEC invites you to join them on November 21st for live music by Box & String and dancing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Register here.
Come join Riverbend on October 25th or November 1st to welcome some new trees to their nature preserve! Bring your friends and family along to help plant native trees and provide homes for animals that live in our forests. These are pay what you wish […]
Come join Riverbend on October 25th or November 1st to welcome some new trees to their nature preserve! Bring your friends and family along to help plant native trees and provide homes for animals that live in our forests. These are pay what you wish […]
Join Riverbend on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 pm for a day of spooooook-tacular fun at their Family Fall Festival! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community event packed with fun, fall activities for the whole family, including: Delicious food trucks by Victor's Pizza, Chewy's, and Dre's […]
