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Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids April 2024

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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3/29/24 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Passover, Earth Day, and a Solar Eclipse 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 a solar eclipse viewing party near you. April is Earth Month, so celebrate at Earth Day in Pitman. Don't miss the Smith Memorial Playground Play-A-Palooza or the new Play Unstoppable Festival at LEGOLAND Discovery Plymouth Meeting.

Both Passover and Ramadan occur over several weeks in April, so check out our Mommy Poppins guides to celebrating or appreciating these important holidays 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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Gather in the Kimmel Center's plaza for a free morning of art, music, and interactive activities and performance. Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center
Gather in the Kimmel Center's plaza for a free morning of art, music, and interactive activities and performance. Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center

Free Things To Do in Philly with Kids this April

Cherry Street Pier First Friday

FREE
Friday, April 5, 2024
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 7, 2024
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

Family Fundays at the Kimmel Center

FREE
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Philadelphia
Gather in the Kimmel Center's plaza for a free morning of art, music, and interactive activities and performance. READ MORE

Shoot for the Stars Eclipse Edition

FREE
Monday, April 8, 2024
Philadelphia
Join the American Philosophical Society Museum for a family program, “Shoot for the Stars Eclipse Edition!” APS Education staff will be handing out eclipse viewing glasses* and celebrating the eclipse itself with some space related activities. READ MORE

Franklin Institute Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

FREE
Monday, April 8, 2024
Philadelphia
Watch the solar eclipse on the front of the Museum steps at this free community event.  READ MORE

The Give & Take Jugglers at the Free Library

FREE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Philadelphia
Get ready to be dazzled with juggling, balancing acts, and plenty of comedy! The Give & Take Jugglers inspire and delight with their impressive skills, warm humor, and engaging audience participation. READ MORE

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 13 & 14, 2024
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

International Spring Festival

FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Landsdale
Come experience the rich cultural diversity of the world and explore twenty-six countries around the world without ever leaving! Enjoy all-day entertainment on seven stages, partake in a passport program to collect stamps from each country visited, and eat delicious cuisines from ten different nations. READ MORE

Peter Wentz Farmstead's Sheep Shearing Day

FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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

Pitman Earth Day 2024

FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Pitman, NJ
Celebrate nature at Pitman's annual Earth Day festival. The fun includes crafts, giveaways, free plans and Hands on Citizen Science hosted by Rowan University. READ MORE

International Spring Festival

FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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 29, 2024
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

More Fun Things To Do In April Around Philadelphia

Storybook Land Easter Event

Monday, April 1, 2024
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

Smith Memorial Playground Play-A-Palooza

Saturday, April 6, 2024
Philadelphia
Spring is in the air, and Smith Memorial Playground is kicking things off with their annual Play-A-Palooza event! READ MORE

Easter Dine with Elmo & Friends

Through Sunday, April 7, 2024
Langhorne
Enjoy a buffet meal, an Easter story time, and photo opps with Elmo, the Easter Bunny, and friends! READ MORE

Bubble Bash at Adventure Aquarium

Through Sunday, April 28, 2024
Camden
Adventure Aquarium is popping into the spring sea-son with its brand-new Bubble Bash, where guests can experience spring break by diving into the underwater world as they discover the wonder of bubbles through in-exhibit sights, hands-on activities, and Insta-worthy photo ops that are sure to pop. READ MORE

Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum of the American Revolution

Saturdays & Sundays, through April 2024
Philadelphia
Sail into Spring Weekends at the Museum and explore life at sea during the Revolutionary War. The new exhibit included a neighborhood walking tour, family-friend crafts, in-gallery talks, and stories to learn about the Continental Navy and privateers. READ MORE

Play Unstoppable Festival

Through Monday, May 27, 2024
Plymouth Meeting
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO Play! LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival.  READ MORE

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