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Join your favorite furry friends at Sesame Place for a delicious, fun-filled feast including family-friendly menu options! Photo courtesy of Sesame Place
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3/30/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Easter, Earth Day, and more mean lots of fun for kids in Philly this April! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this month.

Philly springs into action this April, so get ready for warm weather and lots of outdoor activities. Soak up the sun with a stroll through the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival or find an Easter Egg Hunt near you. Don't miss the Smith Memorial Playground Play-A-Palooza or the new Build the Thrill at LEGOLAND Discovery Plymouth Meeting.

Passover occurs in April, so check out our Mommy Poppins guides to celebrating or appreciating this important holiday with your kids. Find more seasonal fun around Philly in our Spring Fun Guide for Philly Kids featuring our guide to the best playgrounds and tot lots for preschoolers.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

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Free Things To Do in Philly with Kids this April

Cherry Street Pier First Friday

FREE
Friday, April 4, 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.   READ MORE

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day

FREE
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Philadelphia
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. READ MORE

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 4 & 5, 2025
Philadelphia
The blooming cherry blossom trees in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park herald the arrival of spring with their colorful display. The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this seasonal wonder and the deep cultural ties between Philadelphia and Japan. READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at East Brandywine Township Community Park

FREE
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Downingtown
Hunt for eggs and fun at East Brandywine Township Community Park. Rain date is Sunday, April 13.   READ MORE

Keswick Car & Music Festival

FREE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Glenside
This Family Event is the perfect place to indulge in classic car nostalgia. Not only can you enjoy a variety of old-school cars, but music and food vendors will also be available for everyone's enjoyment. Don't miss out on this free opportunity that offers something special for all ages. READ MORE

Peter Wentz Farmstead's Sheep Shearing Day

FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Lansdale
Experience springtime on a colonial farm. Watch the farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts.  READ MORE

International Spring Festival

FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Lansdale
During the Lansdale International Spring Festival, guests can expect an event that includes international foods, music, entertainment, and tons of children's activities. Both parking and admission is free. READ MORE

Free Admission to Benjamin Franklin Museum

FREE
Monday, April 19, 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

PEEPS in the Village

FREE
Through Sunday, April 27, 2025
Lahaska
Peddler's Village presents its annual Peeps In The Village competition and display, featuring more than 90 colorful and creative displays of wall art, dioramas, and sculptures, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, all carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations. READ MORE

More Fun Things To Do In April Around Philadelphia

Easter Family Fun Day and Egg Hunt at The American Swedish Historical Museum

Sunday, April 6, 2025
Philadelphia
Learn about Swedish Easter traditions at the American Swedish Historical Museum. Children make Swedish Easter crafts, participate in an egg hunt, and play dress up. READ MORE

Smith Memorial Playground Play-A-Palooza

Saturday, April 5, 2025
Philadelphia
Spring is in the air, and Smith Memorial Playground is kicking things off with their annual Play-A-Palooza event! READ MORE

Storybook Land Easter Event

Thursday, April 17 to Monday, April 21, 2025
Egg Harbor Township
Storybook Land entertains little ones throughout the weekend with Easter Bunny visits and an Easter egg hunt. Eggs are exchanged for prizes. This nursery rhyme-themed park welcomes children to explore familiar sights from classic stories. READ MORE

Egg Hunt Hayride at Johnson's Corner Farm

Through Saturday, April 19, 2025
Medford
Jump on a hayride out to the egg field, where kids can collect eggs to trade for a goody bag. A visit with Peter Rabbit is included in your day at Johnson's Corner Farm.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt at Elmwood Park Zoo

Through Sunday, April 20, 2025
Norristown
Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny at Elmwood Park Zoo. Guests can expect crafts, an egg hunt, meet-and-greets with the animals, and photo-ops with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Easter Dine with Elmo & Friends

Through Monday, April 21, 2025
Langhorne
Enjoy a buffet meal, an Easter story time, and photo opps with Elmo, the Easter Bunny, and friends! READ MORE

Build the Thrill

Through Sunday, April 27, 2025
Plymouth Meeting
Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO® F1® - themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’ only at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia from March 6 – April 27! Grab your pit pass and drivers briefing and choose your team. READ MORE

Ice Dinosaurs at Academy of Natural Sciences

Through Sunday, May 4, 2025
Philadelphia
Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. READ MORE

Voyage To The Deep – Underwater Adventures

Through Saturday, May 10, 2025
Camden
Dive into an underwater adventure at Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures at the Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum. This hands-on exhibit brings the exciting world of submarines and sea exploration to life, inspired by the classic story 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne. READ MORE

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