Visit Philadelphia: Family Friendly things to do
Philadelphia is the ultimate family-friendly city with tons of attractions that will keep kids and adults entertained. You can start your adventure at The Franklin Institute, where interactive science exhibits make learning a blast. Then, dive into the colorful and quirky world of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a mosaic wonderland perfect for both little explorers and art lovers. Sports fans won’t want to miss a trip to Citizens Bank Park to catch a Phillies game, where the energy is infectious. Just across the river, Adventure Aquarium in Camden offers the chance to walk over sharks and pet stingrays. Younger children will love the Please Touch Museum with its hands-on displays and century-old carousel. Finally, head to the Academy of Natural Sciences to dig up some dino bones and learn about the natural world. With so much to see and do, Philadelphia promises a fun-filled family getaway. Check out our list of some of our favorite things to do when visiting Philadelphia with the family!
Family-Friendly Weekend Planner
September 28-29
Saturday
Cancelled: Spanish story time ❌
La Placita Fishtown
@laplacitafishtown @micasitaphilly
10AM - 12PM
*free*
All Creatures Pet Fest
Peddler’s Village
12:00pm to 3:30pm
@whyy @aversapr @peddlersvillage
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
@hellericksfarm
Fall Fest
Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
Lilypad Thrift Sidewalk Sale
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
@lilypad.thrift
Delaware River Festival 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@delawareriverwaterfront
Sunday
Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1230PM - 6PM
@sprucestreetharborpark
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Family-Friendly Weekend Planner
September 28-29
Saturday
Cancelled: Spanish story time ❌
La Placita Fishtown
@laplacitafishtown @micasitaphilly
10AM - 12PM
*free*
All Creatures Pet Fest
Peddler’s Village
12:00pm to 3:30pm
@whyy @aversapr @peddlersvillage
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
@hellericksfarm
Fall Fest
Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
Lilypad Thrift Sidewalk Sale
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
@lilypad.thrift
Delaware River Festival 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@delawareriverwaterfront
Sunday
Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1230PM - 6PM
@sprucestreetharborpark
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn #weekendplans #weekendplan #weekend #weekendplanner
Weekend planner
September 21 - 22
Saturday
Saturday Free Boating
Bartrams Garden
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
@bartramsgarden
Hispanic Heritage Month Day of Celebration at The Franklin institute
12PM-4PM @franklininstitute
Stories of Science
Science History Institute
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@scihistoryorg
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Movie Matinees
Sunset Social
Starts at 12PM
@sunsetsocialphl t
Philadelphia Polo Classic
Benefitting Work to Ride
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Unpacking the Past Celebrates
10 Years at the Penn Museum
10:00 am - 1:00 pm @pennmuseum
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Batman meet and greet
Little Munchkins Playroom
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm @little_munchkins_playroom
Superhero Saturday at Please Touch Museum
8:00 am - 5:00 pm @pleasetouchmuseum ase
Sunday
Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1230PM-600PM
@sprucestreetharborpark ce
Mini Mug Music & Yoga for Littles
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
@minimugplayspace m
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm @hellericksfarm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village @peddlersvillage
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
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Weekend planner
September 21 - 22
Saturday
Saturday Free Boating
Bartrams Garden
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
@bartramsgarden
Hispanic Heritage Month Day of Celebration at The Franklin institute
12PM-4PM @franklininstitute
Stories of Science
Science History Institute
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@scihistoryorg
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Movie Matinees
Sunset Social
Starts at 12PM
@sunsetsocialphl t
Philadelphia Polo Classic
Benefitting Work to Ride
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Unpacking the Past Celebrates
10 Years at the Penn Museum
10:00 am - 1:00 pm @pennmuseum
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Batman meet and greet
Little Munchkins Playroom
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm @little_munchkins_playroom
Superhero Saturday at Please Touch Museum
8:00 am - 5:00 pm @pleasetouchmuseum ase
Sunday
Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1230PM-600PM
@sprucestreetharborpark ce
Mini Mug Music & Yoga for Littles
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
@minimugplayspace m
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm @hellericksfarm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village @peddlersvillage
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
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Family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations
Bilingual story time with Mi Casita
Please Touch Museum
October 2 at 530PM & 630PM
@pleasetouchmuseum @micasitaphilly
La Placita Story time and Craft
La Placita Fishtown
September 28 at 10AM - 12PM
@laplacitafishtown
Latin American Book Fair
Taller Puertorriqueño 2600 N 5th Street
October 12th 11AM-4PM
@tallerpr
Dinos After Dark - Hispanic Heritage Month
Academy of Natural Sciences
September 27th 5PM-8PM
*pay what you wish*
@acadnatsci
Lulus Casita Ardmore
Spanish Story time with Mi Casita
September 25 + October 2 at 10AM
@luluscasita
Dine Latino Restaurant Week
September 15-21, 2024
@dinelatino_phl
Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sunday, September 29, 2024 | Noon-6 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
with the Free Library of Philadelphia
Saturday, October 12, 2024
11AM with Parkway Central Library
@freelibraryccd @freelibrary
Siempre Salsa Philly Presents Salsa
& Bachata Dance Party at LOVEPark
Through September 27, 2024 (Fridays only)
Starts at 7PM @loveparkphilly
Hispanic Heritage Month Day of Celebration at The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Noon-4 p.m.
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents
Family-friendly Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations
Bilingual story time with Mi Casita
Please Touch Museum
October 2 at 530PM & 630PM
@pleasetouchmuseum @micasitaphilly
La Placita Story time and Craft
La Placita Fishtown
September 28 at 10AM - 12PM
@laplacitafishtown
Latin American Book Fair
Taller Puertorriqueño 2600 N 5th Street
October 12th 11AM-4PM
@tallerpr
Dinos After Dark - Hispanic Heritage Month
Academy of Natural Sciences
September 27th 5PM-8PM
*pay what you wish*
@acadnatsci
Lulus Casita Ardmore
Spanish Story time with Mi Casita
September 25 + October 2 at 10AM
@luluscasita
Dine Latino Restaurant Week
September 15-21, 2024
@dinelatino_phl
Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade
on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Sunday, September 29, 2024 | Noon-6 p.m.
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
with the Free Library of Philadelphia
Saturday, October 12, 2024
11AM with Parkway Central Library
@freelibraryccd @freelibrary
Siempre Salsa Philly Presents Salsa
& Bachata Dance Party at LOVEPark
Through September 27, 2024 (Fridays only)
Starts at 7PM @loveparkphilly
Hispanic Heritage Month Day of Celebration at The Franklin Institute @franklininstitute
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Noon-4 p.m.
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #hispanicheritagemonth #hispanicheritage #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents
Weekend Planner - September 14th - 15th
Saturday:
Movie Matinees
Sunset Social @sunsetsocialphl
Starting at 12PM
*free*
Second Saturdays at Cliveden
Cliveden - 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
12PM - 4PM
Dino Days Train Ride
Delaware river railroad excursions
Time varies by ticket @delaware.river.railroad
$18-$22 per ticket
Philadelphia Fall Marketplace
Dilworth Park @centercitydistrict
12PM - 6PM
Free Boating Days
FDR Park @fo_fdrpark
10AM-130PM
*free*
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm
10AM-7PM @hellericksfarm
$14-$19 per guest
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddler’s Village @peddlersvillage
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
*free to see the scarecrows*
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
shady brook farm @shadybrookfarm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
$15-$25 per ticket
Family Fun Day
African American Museum in Philadelphia
10AM - 5PM @aampmuseum
Sunday
Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1230PM - 6PM @sprucestreetharborpark
Introduction to Indian Dance for Children
The Clay Studio @theclaystudiophl
1PM - 230PM
$10
Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium @adventureaquarium
930AM-1030AM
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm @hellericksfarm
10AM-7PM
$14-$19 per guest
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddler’s Village @peddlersvillage
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
*free to see the scarecrows*
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
shady brook farm @shadybrookfarm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
$15-$25 per ticket
Dino Days Train Ride
Delaware river railroad excursions
Time varies by ticket @delaware.river.railroad
$18-$22 per ticket
The Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival
Germantown Avenue, between Willow Grove and Rex Ave
11AM - 5PM @chestnuthill_pa
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Weekend Planner - September 14th - 15th
Saturday:
Movie Matinees
Sunset Social @sunsetsocialphl
Starting at 12PM
*free*
Second Saturdays at Cliveden
Cliveden - 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
12PM - 4PM
Dino Days Train Ride
Delaware river railroad excursions
Time varies by ticket @delaware.river.railroad
$18-$22 per ticket
Philadelphia Fall Marketplace
Dilworth Park @centercitydistrict
12PM - 6PM
Free Boating Days
FDR Park @fo_fdrpark
10AM-130PM
*free*
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm
10AM-7PM @hellericksfarm
$14-$19 per guest
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddler’s Village @peddlersvillage
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
*free to see the scarecrows*
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
shady brook farm @shadybrookfarm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
$15-$25 per ticket
Family Fun Day
African American Museum in Philadelphia
10AM - 5PM @aampmuseum
Sunday
Family Funday Sunday
Spruce Street Harbor Park
1230PM - 6PM @sprucestreetharborpark
Introduction to Indian Dance for Children
The Clay Studio @theclaystudiophl
1PM - 230PM
$10
Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium
Adventure Aquarium @adventureaquarium
930AM-1030AM
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm @hellericksfarm
10AM-7PM
$14-$19 per guest
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddler’s Village @peddlersvillage
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
*free to see the scarecrows*
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
shady brook farm @shadybrookfarm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
$15-$25 per ticket
Dino Days Train Ride
Delaware river railroad excursions
Time varies by ticket @delaware.river.railroad
$18-$22 per ticket
The Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival
Germantown Avenue, between Willow Grove and Rex Ave
11AM - 5PM @chestnuthill_pa
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall
Family-Friendly Weekend planner
October 5 - 6
Saturday 10/5
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
@visitglow
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@morrisarboretum
KROCFEST
Camden Kroc Center
930 am - 330 pm
@camdenkroc
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Ave
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conservancy’s 7th Annual Night of Lights
Germantown Ave. 9601 Germantown Ave.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@chestnuthill_pa
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
@funplexparks
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
@hellericksfarm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
@peddlersvillage
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10/6
First Sunday
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Pay what you wish
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@philamuseum
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@barnesfoundation
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn
Family-Friendly Weekend planner
October 5 - 6
Saturday 10/5
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
@visitglow
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@morrisarboretum
KROCFEST
Camden Kroc Center
930 am - 330 pm
@camdenkroc
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Ave
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conservancy’s 7th Annual Night of Lights
Germantown Ave. 9601 Germantown Ave.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@chestnuthill_pa
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
@funplexparks
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
@hellericksfarm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
@peddlersvillage
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10/6
First Sunday
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Pay what you wish
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@philamuseum
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@barnesfoundation
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#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
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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
🌇 STEAL MY OLD CITY ITINERARY 🔔
Stay at @stay_lokal in Old City! The perfect location walking distance to all of these amazing places. The room features is The Tina, a family suite with 2 beds! Equipped with a washer + dryer, supplied kitchen down to the spices, pack and play in the closet, and beautiful Old City views.
Sights to see:
- ride the hop on hop off bus @citysightseeingphl to visit many of the popular Philly attractions!
- stop at @franklinsquarephilly and get the cake shake, play some mini golf, and play at the playground. They also offer seasonal events: Chinese lantern festival, spooky mini golf, and winter in Franklin square.
- experience @museumofillusions_philly a super fun and trippy experience - be sure to bring your camera! 🌀
- visit @amrevmuseum to learn all about our history, a perfect place to bring the kids with hands on exhibits and Revolution place!
- Grab a coffee at @cafeole_oldcity
- fine Italian dining at @la_famiglia_philly serving up old school classics and the most delicious table side branzino
#staylokal #lokaloldcity #oldcity #oldcityphilly #visitphilly #philadelphia #philly #familytravel #weekendgetaway #momblogger #phillymomblogger #staycation ##phillyfood #phillytourism #visitpa #getaway #stealmyitinerary #itinerary #travel
🌇 STEAL MY OLD CITY ITINERARY 🔔
Stay at @stay_lokal in Old City! The perfect location walking distance to all of these amazing places. The room features is The Tina, a family suite with 2 beds! Equipped with a washer + dryer, supplied kitchen down to the spices, pack and play in the closet, and beautiful Old City views.
Sights to see:
- ride the hop on hop off bus @citysightseeingphl to visit many of the popular Philly attractions!
- stop at @franklinsquarephilly and get the cake shake, play some mini golf, and play at the playground. They also offer seasonal events: Chinese lantern festival, spooky mini golf, and winter in Franklin square.
- experience @museumofillusions_philly a super fun and trippy experience - be sure to bring your camera! 🌀
- visit @amrevmuseum to learn all about our history, a perfect place to bring the kids with hands on exhibits and Revolution place!
- Grab a coffee at @cafeole_oldcity
- fine Italian dining at @la_famiglia_philly serving up old school classics and the most delicious table side branzino
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August 31 - September 2
LDW Long Weekend Planner
Saturday
Movie Matinees at Sunset Social
Sunset Social
12:00PM
@sunsetsocialphl et
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Please Touch Museum
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend
Museum of the American Revolution
Stories of Science
Science History Institute
10:00 am - 5:00 pm @scihistoryorg
Dinos Alive at the Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Art of the Brick
Franklin Institute
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL
Franklin Square
6PM - 11PM
**LAST DAY** @franklinsquarephilly
Sunday:
Makers Market & Family Fun Day
Spruce Street Park
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
@sprucestreetharborpark @popupplayphilly
Dinos Alive at the Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
First Sunday at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
10:00 am - 5:00 pm @philamuseum
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm @barnesfoundation
Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend
Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Please Touch Museum
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Art of the Brick
Franklin Institute
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
**LAST DAY**
@ibxriverrink
The Art of the Brick
Franklin Institute
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
**LAST DAY**
@franklininstitute
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Please Touch Museum
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
@pleasetouchmuseum
Postpartum + Play: Gentle Movement for Parents and Pre-crawling Babies
Kith + Kin
9:30 am - 10:30 am *registration required*
@kithkinphilly
Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend
Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum
Dinos Alive at the Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@davincisciencecenter
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August 31 - September 2
LDW Long Weekend Planner
Saturday
Movie Matinees at Sunset Social
Sunset Social
12:00PM
@sunsetsocialphl et
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Please Touch Museum
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend
Museum of the American Revolution
Stories of Science
Science History Institute
10:00 am - 5:00 pm @scihistoryorg
Dinos Alive at the Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Art of the Brick
Franklin Institute
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL
Franklin Square
6PM - 11PM
**LAST DAY** @franklinsquarephilly
Sunday:
Makers Market & Family Fun Day
Spruce Street Park
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
@sprucestreetharborpark @popupplayphilly
Dinos Alive at the Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
First Sunday at Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
10:00 am - 5:00 pm @philamuseum
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm @barnesfoundation
Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend
Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Please Touch Museum
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
The Art of the Brick
Franklin Institute
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest
101 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard
**LAST DAY**
@ibxriverrink
The Art of the Brick
Franklin Institute
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
**LAST DAY**
@franklininstitute
Wild Kratts: Creature Power!
Please Touch Museum
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
@pleasetouchmuseum
Postpartum + Play: Gentle Movement for Parents and Pre-crawling Babies
Kith + Kin
9:30 am - 10:30 am *registration required*
@kithkinphilly
Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend
Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum
Dinos Alive at the Da Vinci Science Center
Da Vinci Science Center
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@davincisciencecenter
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FREE Membership for Pre-k kiddos MUST register before August 28th 🐠🦈
COMMENT “REGISTER” AND I WILL SEND YOU THE LINK TO GET YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR KIDS AGES 2-5 AT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM!
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FREE Membership for Pre-k kiddos MUST register before August 28th 🐠🦈
COMMENT “REGISTER” AND I WILL SEND YOU THE LINK TO GET YOUR FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR KIDS AGES 2-5 AT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM!
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🪄☁️ PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM 🌈✨
📍4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia
Two full floors of fun and engaging exhibits — children are able to explore, use their imagination, and play! @pleasetouchmuseum
Highlights:
✨ Grocery Store
✨ imagination playground
✨ Water play
✨ Carousel
✨ Natures pond
✨ Alice in wonderland fun
✨ accesible ramps and elevators
✨ stroller friendly
✨ cafe on site ($)
✨ parking on site ($)
Hours:
Sunday 11 AM–4:30 PM
Monday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Cost:
$22 per ticket ages 1+
Deals:
First Wednesday of the month $2 admission
Half-Off Tickets on Mid-Week Afternoons: Guests who plan to visit after 1:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the month of *May* can enjoy 50% off general admission tickets!
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🪄☁️ PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM 🌈✨
📍4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia
Two full floors of fun and engaging exhibits — children are able to explore, use their imagination, and play! @pleasetouchmuseum
Highlights:
✨ Grocery Store
✨ imagination playground
✨ Water play
✨ Carousel
✨ Natures pond
✨ Alice in wonderland fun
✨ accesible ramps and elevators
✨ stroller friendly
✨ cafe on site ($)
✨ parking on site ($)
Hours:
Sunday 11 AM–4:30 PM
Monday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4:30 PM
Cost:
$22 per ticket ages 1+
Deals:
First Wednesday of the month $2 admission
Half-Off Tickets on Mid-Week Afternoons: Guests who plan to visit after 1:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the month of *May* can enjoy 50% off general admission tickets!
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #childrensmuseum #kidsmuseum #pleasetouchmuseum
Please Touch Museum
Location: 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is one of our favorite places to visit in the city. It’s a unique and interactive museum designed specifically for children. Located in Memorial Hall, a National Historic Landmark in Fairmount Park, the museum offers hands-on exhibits and activities that engage children in learning through play. From a mini replica of the city of Philadelphia to a recreated Alice in Wonderland rabbit hole, the museum provides a fun and educational experience for kids of all ages. With a focus on stimulating imagination and creativity, the Please Touch Museum is a popular destination for families looking to explore, discover, and have fun together. If you live nearby or visit often, you can also purchase a yearlong membership that is worth the cost!
Pro Tip: The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia offers $2 admission days on the first Wednesday(4pm-7pm)of every month for 2024 so families can enjoy the museum at a discounted rate. Check our entire list of Free (Or Low Cost) Museum Days In Philadelphia.
Museum of Illusions
Location: 401 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The Museum of Illusions in Philadelphia is such a fun, family-friendly attraction that offers a unique and interactive experience for parents and kids of all ages. Located in Old City Philadelphia, this museum showcases a variety of mind-bending optical illusions and interactive exhibits that are super entertaining. From anti-gravity rooms and holograms to 3D paintings and vortex tunnels, the Museum of Illusions provides a fun and educational experience that challenges perception and sparks curiosity. Whether you’re interested in science, art, or simply enjoy a good optical illusion, this museum is a must-visit destination for families visiting the city.
Exhibits include:
- Tilted Room
- Reversed Room
- Vortex Tunnel
- Head on a Platter
- Cloning Table
- Beuchet Chair
Purchase your tickets:
Adventure Aquarium
Location: 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ 08103
Adventure Aquarium in Camden is a must-visit spot for families, especially if you’re in Philly and looking for a fun day trip. This place has everything from the awe-inspiring Shark Bridge, where you can literally walk above the sharks, to the interactive Stingray Beach Club where you can touch stingrays. Kids will be fascinated by the massive collection of sea creatures, including the only hippos at an aquarium anywhere, and the immersive Shark Tunnel that surrounds you with swimming sharks. There’s also Hippo Haven, Penguin Park, and KidZone designed just for younger visitors with loads of hands-on activities. With its amazing exhibits and close proximity to Philadelphia, Adventure Aquarium is the perfect mix of excitement and education for a fantastic family outing.
Academy of Natural Sciences
Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia offers a variety of family-friendly exhibits and attractions that make it a fun and educational destination for the whole family. Highlights include the impressive Dinosaur Hall, where children and adults alike can check out towering dinosaur skeletons and engage in hands-on fossil digs in the “Big Dig” area. The museum also features the “Outside-In” exhibit, a hands-on nature center where kids can touch live animals and explore interactive displays. If you visit before September 2nd, they also have their “Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest” exhibit, which delves into the diverse ecosystem of rainforests, featuring live animals like a sloth and boa constrictor, and offering interactive discovery stations and programming on conservation. This engaging experience educates visitors on rainforest ecology, the importance of rainforests to the planet, and actionable steps they can take to support healthier ecosystems. The Academy also frequently hosts special exhibitions and events, so there is always something new to discover. Located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Academy is surrounded by other great family-friendly attractions, making it great option during a trip to Philadelphia.
Phillies Game at Citizens Bank Park
Location: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Enjoying a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park with the entire family is a fantastic way to spend a day in Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park offers a fun-filled and family-friendly atmosphere with various activities and amenities for fans of all ages, including The Yard. Located in right field, The Yard is a 13,000-square-foot interactive kids’ baseball experience that is lots of fun!
Highlights of The Yard include:
⚾️ Citizens Phan Field – play a game of wiffle ball on a miniature Phillies field with dugouts and all!
⚾️Phanatic Chevrolet Climbing Wall – kids can harness in and climb this 30ft philly themed wall
⚾️Hatfield Phillies Franks Phanatic Hot Dog Launcher – test out the hotdog launcher for themselves
⚾️A Bullpen Speed Pitch – see how fast they can pitch
⚾️Kids sized concessions and ice cream
Other Family Friendly Features at the Park Include:
⚾️Changing tables
⚾️Nursing stations
⚾️Children age two and under may be admitted to Phillies games without a ticket, but need to sit in the lap of an accompanying adult
⚾️ THE YARD @ CITIZENS BANK PARK 🔔
Located in right field you can find a 13,000-square-foot interactive kids’ baseball experience!!
Highlights include:
⚾️ Citizens Phan Field - play a game of wiffle ball on a miniature Phillies field with dugouts and all!
⚾️Phanatic Chevrolet Climbing Wall - kids can harness in and climb this 30ft philly themed wall
⚾️Hatfield Phillies Franks Phanatic Hot Dog Launcher - test out the hotdog launcher for themselves
⚾️A Bullpen Speed Pitch - see how fast they can pitch
⚾️Kids sized concessions and ice cream
Other family friendly features at the park include:
⚾️changing tables
⚾️nursing stations
⚾️Children age two and under may be admitted to Phillies games without a ticket, but need to sit in the lap of an accompanying adult
@phillies @citizensbankpark
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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Location: 1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens is like stepping into a world of color and creativity, making it an awesome spot for a family day out. This incredible art installation by Isaiah Zagar is an outdoor maze of vibrant mosaics made from tiles, mirrors, glass bottles, and all kinds of found objects that kids will love exploring. The whimsical pathways and hidden corners are perfect for little adventurers to discover something new at every turn. Plus, there’s always some fun, hands-on art activities and family-friendly tours to get everyone involved, like the scavenger hunt where you and your kids can go on a mission to discover hidden treasures! There’s also the touch bin, so the little ones can feel the textures of the various materials used all over the Magic Gardens. Located on trendy South Street, it’s a great addition to your Philly trip itinerary, blending art, history, and a little bit of magic all in one stop.
Franklin Institute
Location: 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is an absolute blast for families, packed with tons of interactive and fun exhibits that will keep both kids and adults entertained. Start by taking a journey through the cosmos in their Wondrous Space exhibit, then hit the SportZone exhibit to explore the interplay between sports and science by testing your skills in various athletic activities and using technology to analyze and improve your performance or play with all kinds of brain-bending activities in the Your Brain exhibit.
The Franklin Institute also features awesome shows in the planetarium and IMAX Theater that make science come to life in the coolest way possible. Plus, with rotating special exhibits and live science demonstrations, there’s always something new to see and do. One of their current exhibits is “The Art of the Brick”, which features incredible, large-scale sculptures and artwork meticulously crafted from millions of LEGO bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya, offering a unique blend of creativity and engineering. Located right in the heart of Philly, it’s a perfect spot to hit up during your family trip to the city!
City Sightseeing Philadelphia Bus Tour
Location: Various Locations Across Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia with City Sightseeing Philadelphia bus tour! Perfect for families and kids of all ages, this bus tour allows you to discover the rich history of Philadelphia aboard a comfortable double-decker bus. With hop-on-hop-off stops at iconic landmarks such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Love Park and the Philadelphia Museum of Art (don’t forget to visit the Rocky statue!), you can customize your itinerary to suit your family’s schedule and interests. Knowledgeable guides provide insightful commentary along the way, offering fascinating insights into Philadelphia’s past and present. Whether you’re a history buff, art enthusiast, or simply looking to get to know the city of Philadelphia, a bus tour is the perfect way to keep your family busy, while having fun!
Available Highlights:
- Audio guide in 5 languages and expert local guide commentaries to answer your questions
- Create your itinerary. Stay as long as you want at each stop, make as many full loops as you wish!
- Flexible 12-month ticket
- Booklet with deals and discounts at museums, restaurants, and attractions along the way
- 1/2/3-day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with 360º panoramic views of Philadelphia
Insomnia Cookie Lab
Location: 833 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
If you’ve got a sweet tooth and you’re in Philly, you’ve got to check out the Insomnia CookieLab. Located on Wharton Street, this spot is a dream come true for cookie lovers of all ages. Not only can you grab some of the tastiest, freshest cookies, but you can also create your own unique cookie creation. The “not-so-secret” entrance behind a bookcase adds a fun and mysterious twist that kids will absolutely love (you’ll find the password on their instagram!). Plus, with their customizable cookie cakes and over-the-top milkshakes topped with cookies, it’s a fun and delicious adventure for the whole family. Perfectly situated near Philly’s famous cheesesteak joints, Pat’s and Geno’s, and you want to treat the family to dessert!
