The Philadelphia Children's Festival is back with an exciting array of professional performances for the whole family, Photo by R. Kennedy/Visit Phily

Best of May: 14 Top Things To Do in Philadelphia with Kids in May 2025

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions Photo courtesy of the Delaware-River-Waterfront

32 Summer Festivals and Fairs in Philadelphia for Kids

Kids under 18 are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Liz Baill

100 Free Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Summer camps help your child develop new skills and make new friends

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Summer Camp Guide for Philadelphia Kids

School Calendars 2025-2026: Important Dates for Philadelphia School District

Check out the amazing WildWorks Ropes Course at the entrance to the Philadelphia Zoo.Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Ultimate Pennsylvania Bucket List: 35 Things To Do With Kids in PA

Kids 18 and under are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Liz Baill @creativishmom

Free Museums and Free Museum Days in Philly

Learn all about fire safety and the history of firefighters in Philly at the Fireman's Hall Museum.Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

15 Free Things To Do Indoors in Philadelphia: Free Places To Play Indoors on Cold and Rainy Days

Take in 300 years of history on Elfreth's Alley. Photo courtesy of the museum

3 Days in Philadelphia with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom

Kids can zoom down the slide and, of course, launch scarves at Kith + Kin. Photo courtesy of Kith + Kin

Best Kids Indoor Playgrounds & Play Spaces in Philadelphia

Phildephia's Magic Gardens are covered by magical mosaics and found objects. Photo by Liz Baill @creativishmom

Best Philly Tours for Kids: Art Hunts, Food Tours, Ghost Tours, and More

Grand Slam U.S.A. challenges you to a game of laser tag! Photo courtesy of the center

Best Laser Tag Zones and Paintball for Philly Kids

Take a bikde ride through Doylestown. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

9 Walkable Neighborhoods near Philly for Family Outings

Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and luscious strawberry-themed food and drink specials at Peddler's Village Strawberry Festival. Photo by Paul Boger

Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in Philly for Families

Turn your eye of the tiger into the eye of an artist at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art with Kids: Creative Family Time at the Art Museum

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Guide to Classes for Kids in Philadelphia

Ricketts Glen State Park is a family-friendly destination with awesome activities for all ages. Photo of Ricketts Glen by the author

Amazing Budget Weekend Getaways for Philly Families

Build birthday memories brick by brick at LEGOLAND. Photo courtesy of LEGOLAND

Best Indoor Birthday Parties for Kids in Philly

Curiosity meets discovery in Body Odyssey, where the walkthrough Giant Heart is just the beginning.

The Giant Heart is Back and Better Than Ever at the Franklin Institute

Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP), located in the heart of Old City.

Visiting Historic Philadelphia: Top Things To Do in the Historic District with Kids

Pony rides always bring out smiles at Linvilla Orchards. Photo courtesy of the orchard

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Try a whiz-wit at Tony Luke's, a reliable Philly cheesesteak spot with multiple locations. Photo courtesy of J. Varney for GPTMC

11 Kid-Friendly Philly Cheesesteak Spots

Challenge the rope bridge and zip line at Elmwood Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo

100 Things To Do in Philly with Kids Before They Grow Up

Put your skills to the test on the obstacle course at Urban Air. Photo courtesy of Urban Air

Extreme Sports and More Thrilling Activities for Kids in Philly: Go Karts, Axe Throwing, and More!

Six Flag Great Adventure brings big-time thrills and is one of our favorite amusement parks in New Jersey.

Great Theme Parks and Amusement Parks Near New Jersey

Blue Cross RiverRink is open for Summerfest in the warmer months and Winterfest in the colder months. Photo courtesy of J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Top Attractions in Philadelphia: Best Things to See and Do with Kids

Parents eat while kids climb and slide at Craft Hall.

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Take a hike: Family getaways are a great opportunity to reconnect with nature.

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Philly Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways

No one walks the plank, but everyone has fun with with Scallywag’s Pirate Adventures in Erie. Photo courtesy of Scallywag's Pirate Adventures.

10 PA Weekend Getaways for Families

Join in Clarke's Listening Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo to listen, learn and explore the zoo. Photo by J. Fusco/Visit Philadelphia

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Best of October: 29 Top Things To Do in Philly with Kids

Have you ever visited a witch's house? Families can take a hayride to see Linvilla Orchard's friendly witch. Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchard's

9/29/24 - By Liz Baill

October in Philly means fall festivals, sweater weather, pumpkin patches, and lots of Halloween anticipation.

There's a full month of Halloween festivities ahead this October, with tons of opportunities to get some extra mileage out of those costumes. Staples like Boo at the Zoo and Spooky Mini Golf are back, plus check out the new haunts on the block like B rick or Treat Monster Bash at LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Check out Brick Fest Live this month in Oaks, and keep an eye on our calendar for neighborhood festivals like Roxtoberfest.

For all the best Halloween happenings, check out our Guide to Halloween in Philly, where you'll find our top 41 event picks for Halloween.

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