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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  • Open House: Mineral Mania! at Wagner Free Institute of Science

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Visitors can discover the fascinating world of minerals at Wagner's Exhibit Hall's open house, featuring dazzling crystals, locally sourced specimens, and UV-glowing treasures. Families are invited to explore archival lantern slides, examine minerals under microscopes, and try hands-on experiments. Children can also enjoy a dedicated […]

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  • Weeknights at the Wagner—A Flood of Pictures—Photography Deepens the Waters

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Learn how illustrations, photographs and other visual communications came to permeate everyday lives and experiences in the United States. Join this free Weeknights at the Wagner talk, where Dr. Michael Leja will take the audience to the formative period of a cultural transformation in the […]

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  • May First Saturday Open House: AnatoMAY with the Mütter Museum

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    What can real-life observation—of skeletons, fossils, and other natural specimens—teach us about the inner workings of humans and animals? Join the Wagner and The Mütter Museum and Historical Medical Library in learning about anatomical structures, how the study of anatomy has developed since the 19th […]

  • Weeknights at the Wagner: Landscapes of Enslavement

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    As part of the evening lecture series Weeknights at the Wagner, archaeologist Jillian Gale will discuss how she uses archaeological and archival data to document how people navigated enslavement in the American South and Caribbean. The talk will take place in the Victorian lecture hall, […]

  • April First Saturday Open House—Spring Fest at Wagner Free Institute of Science

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Wagner Museum celebrates the arrival of spring with a day of nature exploration with April First Saturday Open House—Spring Fest at Wagner Free Institute of Science. In partnership with The Discovery Center, The Land Health Institute, and Sanctuary Farm, the museum offers activities for […]

  • April First Saturday Open House—Spring Fest! at Wagner Free Institute of Science

    Wagner Free Institute of Science 1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Flowers are blooming, pollinators are buzzing, and the days are getting longer. Join the Wagner Museum and our community partners, The Discovery Center, LandHealth Institute, Sanctuary Farm, and Tree House Books for our April First Saturday Open House — Spring Fest! Saturday, April 5th, from […]

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