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Take a ride on Santa's Paradise Express. Photo courtesy of Strasburg Rail Road

Polar Express: Christmas Train Rides for Kids Near Philly

Enjoy some holiday fun on a Philly-area Christmas train.

Photo courtesy of Eleanor's Very Merry Christmas Wish: The Musical

Virtual Holiday Events in December: Online Christmas Celebrations, Nutcrackers, New Year's Events, Virtual Hanukkah, and More

We Zoom this year so that we may meet in person again next year. Here are the virtual hot spots!

Join your Sesame Street pals for A Very Furry Christmas display and show. Photo courtesy of Sesame Place

Holiday Light Shows: Drive-Thru and Drive-By Christmas Displays in Philly for 2020

These great Philly Christmas light displays shine a light on the season.

Historic Philadelphia alights at the Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show at Franklin Square. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Free Holiday and Christmas Events for Philly Kids

Enjoy great (and inexpensive) holiday fun in Philly.

Santa is the man of the hour (and the season) in Philly.

Best Spots for Pictures with Santa in Philadelphia

Here is where you can see the man of the season in Philly.

The halls are decked at Magic Kingdom Park near Orlando. Photo courtesy of Walt Disney World

12 Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle

The country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages are drenched in holiday lights and rich...

The view from Cadillac Mountain is well worth the climb. Photo by Kelley Heyworth

14 Stunning Mountain Hikes to Try with Kids

Up the ante on a family hike by taking kids to climb a real mountain.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

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Guide to Classes for Kids in Philadelphia

Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in Philadelphia, from fully virtual enrichment...

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Fall Festival Fun. Photo courtesy of Froehlich's Farm

12 Fall Festivals Near Philly for Harvest Fun in 2020

Fill up your family calendar with these fall festivals!

Guide to Classes for Kids in Philadelphia

Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in Philadelphia, from fully virtual enrichment...

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Kids can hang with the barnyard animals at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm. Photo courtesy the farm

Meet the Animals: Zoos and Animal Farms Near Philly

Check out these recently reopened Philly-area zoos and barnyards.

Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause

Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.

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These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Farms & U-Pick in the Philly Area

Feed the farm animals, pick fruit, or enjoy seasonal festivals at these local farms.

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As families prepare for the uncertainty of the school year, many are looking to learning pods.

How to Create a Homeschool Pod or School Pod: Top Things to Consider

Pandemic pods are one more option for a fraught school year.

Let's Go Camping! Family-Friendly Campgrounds Near Philadelphia

Enjoy the great outdoors with the entire family at these Philly area campgrounds.

Photo by Thomas Hawk, via Flickr/Creative Commons

Drive-in Movie Theaters Near Philly and Outdoor Movies Playing Now

Drive-in movies are perfect summer night family entertainment (especially in a pandemic)!

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

The Colors of Us can help kids talk about race and see differences as strengths.

21 Kids' Books About Racism, By Age

Books can help parents and kids wade through a difficult time and complex issue.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Birthday Parties in Quarantine: Ways To Celebrate with Kids while Social Distancing

Birthday? How about a drive-by parade, a Zoom party, or a Broadway show from home?

Kids as young as age 10 can help load and unload the dishwasher.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables

There's no better time to enlist your kids help with housework. Here are age-appropriate tasks.

Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.

Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night

Pandemic playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

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65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

Code.org is a great jumping off point for kids new to programming.

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These online programs teach your kid how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.

Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun

Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.

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Best Spots for Pictures with Santa in Philadelphia

Lindsay Li , Nov 29 - Here is where you can see the man of the season in Philly.READ MORE

Virtual Holiday Events in December: Online Christmas Celebrations, Nutcrackers, New Year's Events, Virtual Hanukkah, and More

Toby B , Nov 29 - We Zoom this year so that we may meet in person again next year. Here are the virtual hot spots!READ MORE

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Safe Online Santa Visits: Zoom with Santa Claus and Virtual Santa Photos for Kids

Jessica Laird, Nov 27 - Santa Claus may not be coming to town, but virtual Santa visits can keep the Christmas magic alive.READ MORE

Thanksgiving Weekend Best Things to Do in Philly and Beyond: Parades, Tree Lightings, Snow Queen

Kristen Sullivan, Nov 24 - Complete your Thanksgiving weekend with these great things to do in Philly. READ MORE

12 Christmas Towns and Santa's Villages That Absolutely Sparkle

Elaine Paoloni Quilici, Nov 22 - The country's best Christmas towns and Santa's villages are drenched in holiday lights and rich...READ MORE

Free Holiday and Christmas Events for Philly Kids

Kristen Sullivan, Nov 20 - Enjoy great (and inexpensive) holiday fun in Philly.READ MORE

Kids will love the diversity of the trails at Wissahickon Valley Park. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Wissahickon

Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes and Walks in the Philly Area

These fun fall hikes in Philly will get your kids excited to be outside.

Meet the Animals: Zoos and Animal Farms Near Philly

Check out these recently reopened Philly-area zoos and barnyards.

The spacious Freedom Playground in Haverford lets kids' imaginations run wild. Photo courtesy the playground

Guide to Playgrounds & Parks in Philadelphia

New playgrounds, parks with shade, and more outdoor fun for Philly families.

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Explore the Mountain Creek Treescape and Zip Tours in Vernon, N.J.

Zip Lines and Adventure Ropes Courses for Kids in and Around NJ

Soar through the treetops and test your climbing skills at these 12 NJ-area adventure courses.

Discover the storybook village of Peddler's Village with colonial-style buildings, award-winning gardens, shopping, dining, and lodging. Photo courtesy of Peddler's Village

Bucks County, PA with Kids: 30 Top Things To Do as a Family

Get away to Bucks County with these family-friendly itineraries.

Polar Express: Christmas Train Rides for Kids Near Philly

Enjoy some holiday fun on a Philly-area Christmas train.

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