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11/7/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

There are so many family-friendly things to do in the Philadelphia area this Veterans Day Weekend. History buffs can visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum, offering free admission on Veterans Day. Remember to pause for those who have served to keep our country safe by attending a Veterans Day parade, ceremony, or museum like the Museum of the American Revolution where you'll find tons of patriotic programs.

Don't forget to check out our Fall Activities Guide before those last leaves hit the ground, and browse our top picks for the month in our Best of November post.

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Friday, November 7, 2025
Philadelphia
Visit the Cherry Street Pier on the First Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Don't miss the beautiful views from the pier.   READ MORE

Give Back at the Square - Food Drive Benefiting Philabundance

Sunday, November 9, 2025
Glen Mills
Attend a morning of community and generosity at Glen Eagle Square’s Food Drive benefiting Philabundance. Your donation of non-perishable food items will help support local families facing food insecurity. READ MORE

Veterans Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum

Saturday to Tuesday, November 8 to November 11, 2025
Philadelphia
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently serving in the military, veterans, and Blue Star Families, courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal. READ MORE

Fall Food Truck Frenzy

Saturday, November 8, 2025
Media
Truckloads of food are coming to Linvilla Orchards for a Fall Food Truck Frenzy. Along with delicious truck treats there will be music, daytime hayrides, evening hayrides, pony rides, face painting, apple blasters and mazes to explore. You don’t want to miss this family-fun event. READ MORE

11th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade

FREE
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Philadelphia
The 11th Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival will be held on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 and is being televised on Channel 6. The parade kicks off at 12 pm on the Ben Franklin Parkway and ends just past the Philadelphia Art Museum at Eakins Oval. The Festival takes place from 12 pm to 4 pm at Eakins Oval. READ MORE

Free Admission to Benjamin Franklin Museum

FREE
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Philadelphia
Visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum for free! Visitors can view the exhibits that reflect the contributions of this Founding Father for free on certain dates throughout the year. READ MORE

Annual Veterans Day Parade - Media

FREE
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Media
Families can line the street to watch the Annual Veterans Day Parade in Media. The parade begins at 11:11 am and marches from State and Jackson Streets to the Delaware County Courthouse. READ MORE

Veterans Day Ceremony at Cruiser Olympia

FREE
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Recognize Veterans Day aboard Cruiser Olympia at Independence Seaport Museum. This ceremony honors veterans and active military and features guest speakers and the USCG Honor Guard.  The service and admission to the ships are free. READ MORE

Cape May Veteran's Day Ceremony

FREE
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Cape May
Come and honor those who have served our country at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony. READ MORE

Bounce House Day

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Wynnewood
Come bounce like it is still summer at Camp Kef’s Bounce House and Playground Meetup on National Camp T-Shirt Day! Families are invited to blow off some energy after school as we enjoy an afternoon filled with playground time, bounce house jumping, and snacks. READ MORE

STEM Fest at Bright Horizons

Thursday, November 6, 2025
Various Locations
Join Bright Horizons centers across the country for STEM Fest. This is your chance to see science, technology, engineering, and math in action with fun, hands-on activities for you and your child. READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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