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Hey! I’m Brittany, a local philly mom on a mission to discover and share all the wonderful adventures and family-friendly gems the city of brotherly love has to offer!

I’m thrilled to bring my audience a curated collection of the most exciting and kid-friendly activities, events, and destinations that Philadelphia and its surrounding areas have in store.

From thrilling attractions to parks, museums, mouthwatering eateries, weekend getaways and everything in between, we’ve got it covered!

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Superior Play Systems has open play & MORE! @superiorplay 

Comment “PLAY” and I will send you the link to find your nearest shop & play location! 

We went to the Norristown location and Lily had SO much fun playing with all of the wooden play sets, trampolines, and basketball hoops during open play 🤩

You can also host a birthday party at Superior Play Systems that offer open play 🎂

If you’re in the market to purchase some of these products this is a great opportunity to shop while your kids play and test out all the fun. They carry high quality products from PROformance Hoops & Playground One! They carry many trampolines from Alley OOP, Springfree, and Capital Play - all the best!

Locations where you can Shop & Play:
* Norristown, PA
* Berlin, NJ
* Suwanee, GA
* Norcross, GA
* Charlotte, NC

Time & cost for open play:
Mon through Fri 10AM- 6PM $10 
School Holidays 10AM - 6PM $12
Saturday 11AM - 5PM $12 
Sunday 12PM - 4PM $12

❤️ Charitable play on Wednesdays 10AM -1PM $5
ALL proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

#superiorplaysystems #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #norristown #montco #mainline #southjersey #openplay #birthdayparties  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #southjerseymoms #mainlinemom #PhillyFamilyFun #charolettemoms #playgroundone #proformancehoops #trampoline #suwanee #suwaneemoms #norcross #norcrossga

Superior Play Systems has open play & MORE! @superiorplay

Comment “PLAY” and I will send you the link to find your nearest shop & play location!

We went to the Norristown location and Lily had SO much fun playing with all of the wooden play sets, trampolines, and basketball hoops during open play 🤩

You can also host a birthday party at Superior Play Systems that offer open play 🎂

If you’re in the market to purchase some of these products this is a great opportunity to shop while your kids play and test out all the fun. They carry high quality products from PROformance Hoops & Playground One! They carry many trampolines from Alley OOP, Springfree, and Capital Play - all the best!

Locations where you can Shop & Play:
* Norristown, PA
* Berlin, NJ
* Suwanee, GA
* Norcross, GA
* Charlotte, NC

Time & cost for open play:
Mon through Fri 10AM- 6PM $10
School Holidays 10AM - 6PM $12
Saturday 11AM - 5PM $12
Sunday 12PM - 4PM $12

❤️ Charitable play on Wednesdays 10AM -1PM $5
ALL proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

#superiorplaysystems #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #norristown #montco #mainline #southjersey #openplay #birthdayparties #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #southjerseymoms #mainlinemom #PhillyFamilyFun #charolettemoms #playgroundone #proformancehoops #trampoline #suwanee #suwaneemoms #norcross #norcrossga
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Halloween events NOT terrifying for kids 🎃

I KNOW it’s early but everyone keeps asking! I will update the list as we go and add to my blog 🍬

Spooky Mini Golf @franklinsquarephilly 
October 1st - October 31st 
6PM - 9PM
Adults $15 Children $12

GLOW - The Spooky Speedway @visitglow 
October 1 - November 2 
Time varies by ticket

Trick or Treat Street @franklinsquarephilly 
October 26th  12PM - 2PM 

Boo at the Zoo @philadelphiazoo
Saturday, October 12
Sunday, October 13
Saturday, October 19
Sunday, October 20
Saturday, October 26
Sunday, October 27
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Manayunk Trick or Treat Trolley @manayunkdotcom 
Friday, October 25: 6PM – 10PM
Saturday, October 26 12PM – 10PM

MNYK TRICK - OR - TREATING
@manayunkdotcom 
Saturday October 26th
 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt @centercitydistrict 
Sister Cities Park
October 12 @ 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Chester Railroad Halloween Special
@westchestertrain 
October 26 & 27
10AM, 12PM, 2PM

Franklin fright @franklininstitute
Weekends in October 

Morris ArBOOretum & Gardens
@morrisarboretum 
Scarecrow Walk 
October 1 – October 31

Fall Fun Day
@laurelhillphl 
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Sunday, October 6, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pumpkinpalooza @pleasetouchmuseum 
Please touch museum 
Saturday, October 12

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #phillyfallfub #autumn #pumpkin #september #october #spookyseason #spookyszn

Halloween events NOT terrifying for kids 🎃

I KNOW it’s early but everyone keeps asking! I will update the list as we go and add to my blog 🍬

Spooky Mini Golf @franklinsquarephilly
October 1st - October 31st
6PM - 9PM
Adults $15 Children $12

GLOW - The Spooky Speedway @visitglow
October 1 - November 2
Time varies by ticket

Trick or Treat Street @franklinsquarephilly
October 26th 12PM - 2PM

Boo at the Zoo @philadelphiazoo
Saturday, October 12
Sunday, October 13
Saturday, October 19
Sunday, October 20
Saturday, October 26
Sunday, October 27
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Manayunk Trick or Treat Trolley @manayunkdotcom
Friday, October 25: 6PM – 10PM
Saturday, October 26 12PM – 10PM

MNYK TRICK - OR - TREATING
@manayunkdotcom
Saturday October 26th
 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt @centercitydistrict
Sister Cities Park
October 12 @ 11:00am - 12:00pm

West Chester Railroad Halloween Special
@westchestertrain
October 26 & 27
10AM, 12PM, 2PM

Franklin fright @franklininstitute
Weekends in October

Morris ArBOOretum & Gardens
@morrisarboretum
Scarecrow Walk
October 1 – October 31

Fall Fun Day
@laurelhillphl
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Sunday, October 6, 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Pumpkinpalooza @pleasetouchmuseum
Please touch museum 
Saturday, October 12

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #phillyfallfub #autumn #pumpkin #september #october #spookyseason #spookyszn
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Weekend Planner:
September 7th - 8th 

Saturday: 

HoneyFest
Wyck House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free @wyckhouse 

Free Boating Days at FDR Park
FDR Park
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free @fo_fdrpark 

Kid’s Art Class
Cherry Street Pier
11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
$25 @msamy_artteacher 

Movie Matinees - Cars
Sunset Social 
12:00 pm 
Free @sunsetsocialphl 

Block Party at the Rail Park!
The Rail Park 
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free @therailpark 

Dinos Alive
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$20 for age 3 and up 
@davincisciencecenter 

Philadelphia Literacy Day
1400 Block of West Susquehanna Avenue
12pm to 3pm 

Sunday:

Grandparents Day at Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum
 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
cost of daily admission @pleasetouchmuseum 

Free Admission 
Michener Art Museum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free @michenerart 

Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park 
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free @sprucestreetharborpark 

PECO Family Jams: Mosaic Medallions
Philadelphia Magic Gardens 
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Included with general admission
@phillymagicgardens 

Eastern State Penitentiary Free Neighbor Day
Eastern State Penitentiary
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit FREE
@easternstatepen 

Brazilian Day
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free @sprucestreetharborpark 

Sounds of Summer: Second Sunday Concert Series
Parkside Edge - Parkside Avenue & W Memorial Hall Dr
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

Your First Mud Run
north wildwood beach 
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$49
@yourfirstmudrun 

Scarecrows in the Village
Peddler’s Village 
11:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Free
@peddlersvillage 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #phillyfallfub #autumn #pumpkin #september #october #spookyseason #spookyszn

Weekend Planner:
September 7th - 8th

Saturday:

HoneyFest
Wyck House
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free @wyckhouse

Free Boating Days at FDR Park
FDR Park
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free @fo_fdrpark

Kid’s Art Class
Cherry Street Pier
11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
$25 @msamy_artteacher

Movie Matinees - Cars
Sunset Social
12:00 pm
Free @sunsetsocialphl

Block Party at the Rail Park!
The Rail Park 
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free @therailpark

Dinos Alive
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$20 for age 3 and up
@davincisciencecenter

Philadelphia Literacy Day
1400 Block of West Susquehanna Avenue
12pm to 3pm

Sunday:

Grandparents Day at Please Touch Museum
Please Touch Museum
 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
cost of daily admission @pleasetouchmuseum

Free Admission
Michener Art Museum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free @michenerart

Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park 
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free @sprucestreetharborpark

PECO Family Jams: Mosaic Medallions
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Included with general admission
@phillymagicgardens

Eastern State Penitentiary Free Neighbor Day
Eastern State Penitentiary
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit FREE
@easternstatepen

Brazilian Day
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free @sprucestreetharborpark

Sounds of Summer: Second Sunday Concert Series
Parkside Edge - Parkside Avenue & W Memorial Hall Dr
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

Your First Mud Run
north wildwood beach 
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
$49
@yourfirstmudrun

Scarecrows in the Village
Peddler’s Village 
11:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Free
@peddlersvillage

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #phillyfallfub #autumn #pumpkin #september #october #spookyseason #spookyszn
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Unless kids is LIVE for Riverwards families!

Comment “ME” and I will send you the link to place your first order 🤩 

USE CODE: KIDFRIENDLY FOR 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE @unlesskids 

About Unless kids: 

Feel great today about giving away yesterday’s toys, and don’t feel guilty about buying new ones. At Unless Kids there’s always space for more. 

I love that Unless Kids also makes it possible to try out those trendy brands pre-loved and at an affordable price! 

Why we love it:

🧸 Get your kids the toys they want at a discount thus increasing their joy and decreasing your budget.

🚂 Get rid of the toys your kid no longer wants and reduce that toy clutter chaos in the playroom.

🪀 Feel great that you’re supporting a fun and sustainable business that is keeping toys out of the landfill and feel great today about getting rid of yesterday’s toys.

Base membership is just $4.99 a month - WOW 🤩

Currently available for zip codes 19122, 19123, 19125, 19134

#phillymom #philly #phillydad #sustainability #unlesskids #unlesskidsparent #toys #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent

Unless kids is LIVE for Riverwards families!

Comment “ME” and I will send you the link to place your first order 🤩

USE CODE: KIDFRIENDLY FOR 20% OFF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE @unlesskids

About Unless kids:

Feel great today about giving away yesterday’s toys, and don’t feel guilty about buying new ones. At Unless Kids there’s always space for more.

I love that Unless Kids also makes it possible to try out those trendy brands pre-loved and at an affordable price!

Why we love it:

🧸 Get your kids the toys they want at a discount thus increasing their joy and decreasing your budget.

🚂 Get rid of the toys your kid no longer wants and reduce that toy clutter chaos in the playroom.

🪀 Feel great that you’re supporting a fun and sustainable business that is keeping toys out of the landfill and feel great today about getting rid of yesterday’s toys.

Base membership is just $4.99 a month - WOW 🤩

Currently available for zip codes 19122, 19123, 19125, 19134

#phillymom #philly #phillydad #sustainability #unlesskids #unlesskidsparent #toys #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent
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Clips from this AM - you can find the full list in the reel I just posted or watch the segment via the link in my bio 🗞️🎥🎞️

@fox29philly @alexholleytv @mikejerrick 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife

Clips from this AM - you can find the full list in the reel I just posted or watch the segment via the link in my bio 🗞️🎥🎞️

@fox29philly @alexholleytv @mikejerrick

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife
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Non-sport activities for kids in Philadelphia 

Science lovers @acadnatsci 
Academy Natural Science Dinos after-dark 5 pm to 8 pm
pay-what-you-wish admission 
September 27, 2024
October 25, 2024
November 22, 2024
January 31, 2025

Local Library Programs: @freelibrary 
Your local Free library offers programs for kids and teens such as story time, chess club, and even lego themed events - check the free library website

Music fanatics 
-Mister John’s music classes throughout Philadelphia and surrounding areas  @misterjohnsmusic 

Artsy kids:
-Ms Amy’s at Cherry Street @msamy_artteacher 
- Philadelphia Museum of Art: Art Kids Studio 
Saturday and Sunday  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
They also have toddler days @philamuseum 

Baking:
cake decorating at sprinkled sweetness age 3+ @ssdessertco 

Theatre:
Music theatre Philly - starting at age 3
@musictheatrephilly 

Go on a scavenger hunt a a local museum
@phillymagicgardens @amrevmuseum 

Take a yoga class with @threequeensyoga 
They have Yoga Fun Nights for elementary aged students

Take a bike ride at boat house row @boathouserowlights with @wheelfunrentalsofficial 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife

Non-sport activities for kids in Philadelphia 

Science lovers @acadnatsci
Academy Natural Science Dinos after-dark 5 pm to 8 pm
pay-what-you-wish admission 
September 27, 2024
October 25, 2024
November 22, 2024
January 31, 2025

Local Library Programs: @freelibrary
Your local Free library offers programs for kids and teens such as story time, chess club, and even lego themed events - check the free library website

Music fanatics
-Mister John’s music classes throughout Philadelphia and surrounding areas @misterjohnsmusic

Artsy kids:
-Ms Amy’s at Cherry Street @msamy_artteacher
- Philadelphia Museum of Art: Art Kids Studio 
Saturday and Sunday  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
They also have toddler days @philamuseum

Baking:
cake decorating at sprinkled sweetness age 3+ @ssdessertco

Theatre:
Music theatre Philly - starting at age 3
@musictheatrephilly

Go on a scavenger hunt a a local museum
@phillymagicgardens @amrevmuseum

Take a yoga class with @threequeensyoga
They have Yoga Fun Nights for elementary aged students

Take a bike ride at boat house row @boathouserowlights with @wheelfunrentalsofficial

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife
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Teaming up with my three favorite local food trolleys at Cherry Street Pier, @laplacitacherryst, to giveaway a chinchorreo spread of deliciousness served family style, enough to feed a family or friend group of 5 people!!

From La Placita trolley:
Pork Pincho
Chicken Pincho
Guaca-bori
Rellena

From Cantina La Martinita trolley:
Coliflor taco 
Fish taco 
Asada nachos 
Frito burrito

From Irv’s Ice Cream trolley:
5 single scoops (not family style)

HOW TO ENTER:
🌮 Follow us:
@laplacitacherryst 
@irvsicecream 
@kidfriendlyphilly 

🍦 Like this post 

🍢 Tag 3 friends in the comments 

Winner will be announced 9/6 on the @kidfriendlyphilly IG stories!!

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyfood #laplacita #catinalamartina #irvsicecream #cherrystreetpier

Teaming up with my three favorite local food trolleys at Cherry Street Pier, @laplacitacherryst, to giveaway a chinchorreo spread of deliciousness served family style, enough to feed a family or friend group of 5 people!!

From La Placita trolley:

Pork Pincho

Chicken Pincho

Guaca-bori

Rellena



From Cantina La Martinita trolley:

Coliflor taco

Fish taco

Asada nachos

Frito burrito

From Irv’s Ice Cream trolley:
5 single scoops (not family style)

HOW TO ENTER:
🌮 Follow us:
@laplacitacherryst
@irvsicecream
@kidfriendlyphilly

🍦 Like this post

🍢 Tag 3 friends in the comments

Winner will be announced 9/6 on the @kidfriendlyphilly IG stories!!

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyfood #laplacita #catinalamartina #irvsicecream #cherrystreetpier
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📍Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens 

Not only is this an awesome spot for adults and tourists to visit, but they have a scavenger hunt for kids & a touch cart where the kiddos can explore the different tiles used to create the art @phillymagicgardens 

Have you been yet!?!? 

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #scavengerhunt

📍Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

Not only is this an awesome spot for adults and tourists to visit, but they have a scavenger hunt for kids & a touch cart where the kiddos can explore the different tiles used to create the art @phillymagicgardens

Have you been yet!?!?

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #scavengerhunt
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