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Looking for family friendly events in the Philadelphia area? Check our events calendar for things to do with kids!

Oct 27

10:00 am | 44-day event

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place Philadelphia

Oct 27

10:00 am | 34-day event

Baby Gear Group Kids Clothing Swap

Free

Oct 28

10:00 am

Mama & Baby Connection Regulation

$35

Oct 28

10:00 am

Wild Wonders Indoor Nature Playgroup

$40

Oct 28

10:30 am

HALLOWEEN OPEN PLAY PARTY!

$19

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Free (or low cost) Kid Friendly Events

Enjoy these upcoming events in and around Philadelphia without breaking the bank

Oct 27

10:00 am | 34-day event

Baby Gear Group Kids Clothing Swap

Free

Oct 28

10:30 am

Storytime with Baby Word Play

$15.00

Nov 1

10:00 am

Light the Way: Family Festival at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Nov 7

11:30 am

FREE CPR TRAINING

Free

Nov 8

1:00 pm

Family Art Day

Free

Nov 14

1:00 pm

Family Resource Fair: Advocare Fairmount Pediatrics, Ardmore Grand Opening

Free

Dec 4

5:00 pm

First Friday: Start Talking Science

Free

Dec 5

1:00 pm

Snowflake Stroll 2026 at Glen Eagle Square

Free

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