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Enjoy upcoming fall activities with these family friendly festivals, events and things to do around the city.

Drag Queen Monster Bash

Drag Queen Monster Bash

Chill like a villain alongside Philly’s spectacular drag queens at Music Theatre Philly’s DRAG MONSTER BASH! Wear your most fabulous costume to sashay and sway to the music of Disney’s…
Scarecrows in the Village

Scarecrows in the Village

Celebrating 45 years of Scarecrows in the Village An autumn tradition continues starting September 9! For six fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of our autumn-tinted Village….
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care…
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Support small businesses and crafters by shopping local this holiday season. This unique outdoor market creates a one-stop destination for gifts including handcrafted jewelry, artwork, home goods, clothing, skin care…
Scarecrows in the Village

Scarecrows in the Village

Celebrating 45 years of Scarecrows in the Village An autumn tradition continues starting September 9! For six fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of our autumn-tinted Village….
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✨GIVEAWAY TIME ❄️

Teaming up with @elannadphotography to giveaway a Candy Cane Lane Mini session for your little one at her studio in Roxborough! 

How to enter:
🛷 Follow @elannadphotography @kidfriendlyphilly 
🛷 Like this post 
🛷 Tag 3 accounts in the comments 
✨ Extra entry if you share to your stories 

ABOUT THE SESSION:
When: Sunday, November 10th 
Where: At Elanna’s studio in Roxborough 
What: 5 edited digital photos 

This photo session is valued at $225 📸 
We have done all of our special photos with Elanna and absolutely love her, I am so excited to share this with someone! 

*photo pictured is actual set up of the photo shoot* 

Winner will be announced Friday 11/8 at NOON ✨

#elannadphotography #phillyphotographer #phillyphotography #photography #holiday #holidaycards #kidfriendly #kidfriendlyphilly #familyphoto #familyphotos #familyphotoshoot #holidayminis #familyphotography #familyphotographer #newbornphotographer #newbornphotography

✨GIVEAWAY TIME ❄️

Teaming up with @elannadphotography to giveaway a Candy Cane Lane Mini session for your little one at her studio in Roxborough!

How to enter:
🛷 Follow @elannadphotography @kidfriendlyphilly
🛷 Like this post
🛷 Tag 3 accounts in the comments
✨ Extra entry if you share to your stories

ABOUT THE SESSION:
When: Sunday, November 10th
Where: At Elanna’s studio in Roxborough
What: 5 edited digital photos

This photo session is valued at $225 📸
We have done all of our special photos with Elanna and absolutely love her, I am so excited to share this with someone!

*photo pictured is actual set up of the photo shoot*

Winner will be announced Friday 11/8 at NOON ✨

#elannadphotography #phillyphotographer #phillyphotography #photography #holiday #holidaycards #kidfriendly #kidfriendlyphilly #familyphoto #familyphotos #familyphotoshoot #holidayminis #familyphotography #familyphotographer #newbornphotographer #newbornphotography
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Kids at Play 
@kidsatplaypa 

📍Roxborough - Philadelphia 

An indoor playground and 7,000-square-foot multi-sensory facility. They have a zip line, interactive virtual playground, toddler area, ball pits and entertaining swings and slides!

Price:
$15 per child 
$5 for adults 

Hours:
Playtime varies - check their website!

✅ they offer memberships
✅ they offer birthday parties 
✅ they offer therapy (PT/OT/SLP)
✅ for kids up to 12 years 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #indoorplay #indoorplayground #playspace #phillyplayspace #indoorplay

Kids at Play
@kidsatplaypa

📍Roxborough - Philadelphia

An indoor playground and 7,000-square-foot multi-sensory facility. They have a zip line, interactive virtual playground, toddler area, ball pits and entertaining swings and slides!

Price:
$15 per child
$5 for adults

Hours:
Playtime varies - check their website!

✅ they offer memberships
✅ they offer birthday parties
✅ they offer therapy (PT/OT/SLP)
✅ for kids up to 12 years

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #indoorplay #indoorplayground #playspace #phillyplayspace #indoorplay
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IMAGINATION STREET✨🌈

📍 111 Dowlin Forge Road 
  Exton, Pennsylvania 19341

This is worth the drive from Philly! @imaginationstreetpa 

Imagination Street is located in Exton, PA. This indoor play space features a little city with nine different playhouses. Inside each house you’ll find interactive features themed for that house. The city includes a firehouse, vet, hotel, barn, ice cream parlor, construction sight, scaffolding slide, grocery store, and salon. The space is so clean and welcoming!

They also gave a lounge with comfy seating for parents to enjoy themselves at while the kids play.

Price: 
Children 1-7: $15
Adults (8+): $5
Under 1: free 

Hours: 
Thursday: 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; 2–4 PM
Friday:9–11 AM & 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Saturday: 9–11 AM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; 2–4 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Wednesday	9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

**HIGHLY recommend booking your session ahead of time**

#indoorplay #indoorplayground #kidfriendlyphilly #imaginationstreetpa #imaginationstreet #chesterco #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillymama #microinfluencer #toddlermom #kidfriendly #kidfriendlyindoorplayground #playground #imagination #familytime #mircoinfluencer

IMAGINATION STREET✨🌈

📍 111 Dowlin Forge Road
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341

This is worth the drive from Philly! @imaginationstreetpa

Imagination Street is located in Exton, PA. This indoor play space features a little city with nine different playhouses. Inside each house you’ll find interactive features themed for that house. The city includes a firehouse, vet, hotel, barn, ice cream parlor, construction sight, scaffolding slide, grocery store, and salon. The space is so clean and welcoming!

They also gave a lounge with comfy seating for parents to enjoy themselves at while the kids play.

Price:
Children 1-7: $15
Adults (8+): $5
Under 1: free

Hours:
Thursday: 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; 2–4 PM
Friday:9–11 AM & 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Saturday: 9–11 AM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM; 2–4 PM
Tuesday 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Wednesday 9–11 AM; 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

**HIGHLY recommend booking your session ahead of time**

#indoorplay #indoorplayground #kidfriendlyphilly #imaginationstreetpa #imaginationstreet #chesterco #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillymama #microinfluencer #toddlermom #kidfriendly #kidfriendlyindoorplayground #playground #imagination #familytime #mircoinfluencer
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Holiday Season Train Rides 🚂🎄✨

North Pole Express on the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad
Dates: Select dates from November 29 - December 29, 2024
Location: New Hope, PA
@newhoperailroad 

Santa’s Steam Spectacular
Dates: Select dates from November 29 - December 29, 2024
Location: New Hope, PA
@newhoperailroad 

Santa’s Express on the West Chester Railroad
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from November 23 - December 22, 2024
Location: West Chester, PA
@westchestertrain 

Christmas Tree Train at West Chester Railroad
Dates: Sundays from December 1 - December 15, 2024
Location: West Chester, PA
@westchestertrain 

Santa’s Paradise Express on the Strasburg Rail Road
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from November 16 - December 24, 2024
Location: Ronks, PA
@strasburgrailroad 

Twas The Night Before Christmas Train Ride
Dates: Select dates from December 13 - December 20, 2024
Location: Boyertown, PA
@colebrookdalerr 

Santa’s Polar Bear Express
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from November 29 - December 24, 2024
Location: Boyertown, PA
@colebrookdalerr 

Snowflake Special Train Excursion
Dates: December 26 - 29, 2024
Location: Boyertown, PA
@colebrookdalerr 

Mrs. Claus’s Christmas Singalong Celebration#Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Location: Kempton, PA
Kempton Train

The Polar Express at the Delaware River Railroad
 Dates: Fridays - Sundays from November 29 - December 22, 2024
 Location: Phillipsburg, NJ
@delaware.river.railroad 

Cape May Seashore Lines Santa Express
Dates: Select dates from November 30 - December 22, 2024
Location: Tuckahoe, NJ
@seashorelinesrr 

Santa Claus Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays 
November 29 - December 23, 2024
@wilmingtonwestern 

#christmas #philly #phillychristmas #philadelphia #december #november #holiday #holidayseason #christmastime #momblogger  #phillymomblogger #phillymom #phillykids #kidfriendlyphilly #kidfriendly #familytime #mostwonderfultime #christmas #holidaytime #festive #holidaytrain #polarexpress #buckscounty #visitwilmington #wilmingtondelaware #visitnj #holidaytime #familyfriendly #familytime #capemay #trainride

Holiday Season Train Rides 🚂🎄✨

North Pole Express on the New Hope and Ivyland Railroad
Dates: Select dates from November 29 - December 29, 2024
Location: New Hope, PA
@newhoperailroad

Santa’s Steam Spectacular
Dates: Select dates from November 29 - December 29, 2024
Location: New Hope, PA
@newhoperailroad

Santa’s Express on the West Chester Railroad
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from November 23 - December 22, 2024
Location: West Chester, PA
@westchestertrain

Christmas Tree Train at West Chester Railroad
Dates: Sundays from December 1 - December 15, 2024
Location: West Chester, PA
@westchestertrain

Santa’s Paradise Express on the Strasburg Rail Road
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from November 16 - December 24, 2024
Location: Ronks, PA
@strasburgrailroad

Twas The Night Before Christmas Train Ride
Dates: Select dates from December 13 - December 20, 2024
Location: Boyertown, PA
@colebrookdalerr

Santa’s Polar Bear Express
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays from November 29 - December 24, 2024
Location: Boyertown, PA
@colebrookdalerr

Snowflake Special Train Excursion
Dates: December 26 - 29, 2024
Location: Boyertown, PA
@colebrookdalerr

Mrs. Claus’s Christmas Singalong Celebration#Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
Location: Kempton, PA
Kempton Train

The Polar Express at the Delaware River Railroad
Dates: Fridays - Sundays from November 29 - December 22, 2024
Location: Phillipsburg, NJ
@delaware.river.railroad

Cape May Seashore Lines Santa Express
Dates: Select dates from November 30 - December 22, 2024
Location: Tuckahoe, NJ
@seashorelinesrr

Santa Claus Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad
Dates: Saturdays & Sundays
November 29 - December 23, 2024
@wilmingtonwestern

#christmas #philly #phillychristmas #philadelphia #december #november #holiday #holidayseason #christmastime #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillymom #phillykids #kidfriendlyphilly #kidfriendly #familytime #mostwonderfultime #christmas #holidaytime #festive #holidaytrain #polarexpress #buckscounty #visitwilmington #wilmingtondelaware #visitnj #holidaytime #familyfriendly #familytime #capemay #trainride
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Can’t wait to get this  beauty set up ✨ @kingofchristmas 

#kingofchristmas #holiday #christmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #phillymom #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillychristmas #holidayseason #mostmagicaltimeoftheyear #hohoho #flockedtree #flockedchristmastree

Can’t wait to get this beauty set up ✨ @kingofchristmas

#kingofchristmas #holiday #christmas #christmastree #christmasdecor #phillymom #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillychristmas #holidayseason #mostmagicaltimeoftheyear #hohoho #flockedtree #flockedchristmastree
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{ SAVE } This guide for Holiday season fun 🎄✨

HOLIDAY SEASON OPENING DATES 

LumiNature at Philly Zoo
@philadelphiazoo 
November 21 

Winter in Franklin Square
@franklinsquarephilly 
November 21

Christmas Village in Philadelphia
@philachristmas 
November 23

Yuletide at Liberty Hill 
@yuletidefestival 
 November 22

Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook 
@shadybrookfarm 
November 23

Glow Holiday Drive Thru
@visitglow 
November 28

Wild Lights at Elmwood Zoo
@elmwoodparkzoo 
November 22

Manayunk Gets Lit
@manayunkdotcom 
November 14

Longwood Garden Christmas
@longwoodgardens 
November 22

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration 
@sesameplace 
Sesame Place
November 16

IBX Winterfest 
@ibxriverrink 
November 29

Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration
@peddlersvillage 
November 15

Philly Macy’s Christmas Light Show
@macys.centercity 
November 29

Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum 
@morrisarboretum 
Day: November 23  Night: November 29

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #holiday #holidayseason #christmas #christmastime #phillychristmas #santaclausiscomingtotown

{ SAVE } This guide for Holiday season fun 🎄✨

HOLIDAY SEASON OPENING DATES

LumiNature at Philly Zoo
@philadelphiazoo
November 21

Winter in Franklin Square
@franklinsquarephilly
November 21

Christmas Village in Philadelphia
@philachristmas
November 23

Yuletide at Liberty Hill
@yuletidefestival
November 22

Holiday Light Show at Shady Brook
@shadybrookfarm
November 23

Glow Holiday Drive Thru
@visitglow
November 28

Wild Lights at Elmwood Zoo
@elmwoodparkzoo
November 22

Manayunk Gets Lit
@manayunkdotcom
November 14

Longwood Garden Christmas
@longwoodgardens
November 22

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration
@sesameplace
Sesame Place
November 16

IBX Winterfest
@ibxriverrink
November 29

Peddler’s Village Grand Illumination Celebration
@peddlersvillage
November 15

Philly Macy’s Christmas Light Show
@macys.centercity
November 29

Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum
@morrisarboretum
Day: November 23 Night: November 29

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #holiday #holidayseason #christmas #christmastime #phillychristmas #santaclausiscomingtotown
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Weekend Planner 
November 2 - 3 

Saturday:

Kidfriendlyphilly Give Back Shop Party 
Kendra Scott Cherry Hill
10AM - 1PM 
@cherryhillmall 

Glow Spooky Speedway
615PM - 10PM
@visitglow 

Red Head Celebration 
Hellerick’s Farm 
November 2 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
@hellericksfarm 

Santa & Mrs. Claus Photo-Op 
Kids ‘N Kribs in Devon, PA
10AM - 1PM
@kidsnkribsdevon 

Music for Tiny Friends
Fishtown Community Library
1030AM-1130AM
@fishtownlibrary 

Día de Los Muertos
Cantina La Martina
1PM - 11PM
@cantina.la.martina.philly 

Jazz at Lemon Hill
Main Pavilion at Lemon Hill
3PM - 530PM
@kithkinphilly 

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze
Woodmere Art Museum 
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Festival De Dia De Muertos
The Italian Market
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Día de los Muertos Celebration and Procession
Fleisher Art Memorial
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@fleisherart 

Sunday 

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation 
11AM - 5PM 
@barnesfoundation 

First Sunday 

Philadelphia Museum of Art
pay what you wish 
10AM - 5PM
@philamuseum 

Glow Spooky Speedway
615PM - 10PM
@visitglow 

Santa & Mrs. Claus Photo-Op 
Kids ‘N Kribs in Devon, PA
10AM - 1PM
@kidsnkribsdevon 

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze
Woodmere Art Museum 
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@woodmereart 

Baby Gear Group Clothing Swap w/ NLNA
Northern Liberties Community Center
10AM - 12PM
@babygeargroup 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent #PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #weekend #weekendplanner #familyweekend #phillydads #phillymoms

Weekend Planner
November 2 - 3

Saturday:

Kidfriendlyphilly Give Back Shop Party
Kendra Scott Cherry Hill
10AM - 1PM
@cherryhillmall

Glow Spooky Speedway
615PM - 10PM
@visitglow

Red Head Celebration
Hellerick’s Farm
November 2 @ 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
@hellericksfarm

Santa & Mrs. Claus Photo-Op
Kids ‘N Kribs in Devon, PA
10AM - 1PM
@kidsnkribsdevon

Music for Tiny Friends
Fishtown Community Library
1030AM-1130AM
@fishtownlibrary

Día de Los Muertos
Cantina La Martina
1PM - 11PM
@cantina.la.martina.philly

Jazz at Lemon Hill
Main Pavilion at Lemon Hill
3PM - 530PM
@kithkinphilly

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze
Woodmere Art Museum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Festival De Dia De Muertos
The Italian Market
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Día de los Muertos Celebration and Procession
Fleisher Art Memorial
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@fleisherart

Sunday

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
11AM - 5PM
@barnesfoundation

First Sunday

Philadelphia Museum of Art
pay what you wish
10AM - 5PM
@philamuseum

Glow Spooky Speedway
615PM - 10PM
@visitglow

Santa & Mrs. Claus Photo-Op
Kids ‘N Kribs in Devon, PA
10AM - 1PM
@kidsnkribsdevon

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze
Woodmere Art Museum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@woodmereart

Baby Gear Group Clothing Swap w/ NLNA
Northern Liberties Community Center
10AM - 12PM
@babygeargroup

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent #PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #weekend #weekendplanner #familyweekend #phillydads #phillymoms
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ELITE WHITENING STUDIO 😁✨
📍1503 N Front Street 

This new self care spot is a must try! I was able to whiten my teeth while getting a massage and watching Love is Blind. My teeth got FIVE shades lighter in a 60 minute session 🦷✨ @elitewhiteningstudio 

ABOUT:

✨Their products are made with the highest quality ingredients and are designed to enhance your natural smile. They are 100% FDA Approved and OSHA/HIPAA compliant. All services will be done professionally!

✨ Whitening services start at $129 // they also offer memberships // Monthly touch ups are also offered and pricing varies 

✨Booking an appointment is recommended 

#momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #selfcare #teethwhitening #elitewhiteningstudio #philly #philadelphia #fishtown #visitphilly #phillyspa #mamaselfcare #toddlermom #phillymama #toddlermom

ELITE WHITENING STUDIO 😁✨
📍1503 N Front Street

This new self care spot is a must try! I was able to whiten my teeth while getting a massage and watching Love is Blind. My teeth got FIVE shades lighter in a 60 minute session 🦷✨ @elitewhiteningstudio

ABOUT:

✨Their products are made with the highest quality ingredients and are designed to enhance your natural smile. They are 100% FDA Approved and OSHA/HIPAA compliant. All services will be done professionally!

✨ Whitening services start at $129 // they also offer memberships // Monthly touch ups are also offered and pricing varies

✨Booking an appointment is recommended

#momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #selfcare #teethwhitening #elitewhiteningstudio #philly #philadelphia #fishtown #visitphilly #phillyspa #mamaselfcare #toddlermom #phillymama #toddlermom
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