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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  • Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]

    $25 – $40
  • Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]

    $25 – $40
  • Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

    Cracked Nuts
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

    $50
  • Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

    Cracked Nuts
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

    $50
  • Cracked Nuts at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

    Cracked Nuts
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cracked Nuts is an uproarious and comedic dance-play that puts a modern holiday twist on the famed classic, The Nutcracker. Featuring beloved characters, lively music, and multiple styles of dance, this one-of-a-kind holiday adventure delivers nonstop entertainment and pure Christmas joy! Twenty years after Clara's […]

    $50
  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers

    The Tapcracker by The Lady Hoofers
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    This holiday season, The Lady Hoofers Tap Ensemble presents The Tapcracker, an all-tap take on the classic Nutcracker story. With the setting in a whimsical Paris and featuring over 40 dancers from the region, the show blends playful storytelling with rhythm and movement. Along with […]

  • Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop

    Philadelphia Theatre Company’s Havana Hop
    Suzanne Roberts Theatre 480 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar, but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence, and be amazing! Travel with Yeila, who visits her grandmother in […]

    $25 – $40
  • BlackStar Film Festival 2025

    The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States +2 more

    Attend the BlackStar Film Festival, an annual celebration of the visual and storytelling traditions of the global majority, showcasing genre-defying films by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people from around the world. The 2025 BlackStar Film Festival will take place July 31 – Aug 3 along […]