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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It’s never too early to try to start planning for the next school year. Since Pennsylvania’s largest school district has released the academic calendar for Philadelphia for 2025-2026, now is the time to start preparing for staff development days (read: days off for your kids). Philadelphia’s school district calendar now recognizes the Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid al-Adha, and Good Friday with days off, representing more of the cultural diversity in the district.
It’s finally spring! Although the weather during the month of April can be really unpredictable, families are finding ways to enjoy the outdoors. Earth Day is April 22, and it’s the perfect time to recognize Mother Nature and show support for environmental protection. There are plenty of family-friendly activities around the Delaware Valley that have been inspired by this worldwide day of celebration, and they’re helping to shape a green generation.
Looking to spring into some more fun? Check out our Spring Activity Guide for more seasonal things to do!
Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.
It's almost Easter and there are so many ways to celebrate including the Quakertown Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farms. Enjoy SaturPlay! at the Philadelphia Young Playwrights for some unique plays and monologues written by Philly students. The Keswick Car and Music Festival is a great place to enjoy some cars and tunes on a beautiful spring day. Whatever you do, make sure to enjoy the city.
Meet the Easter Bunny near Philly at the mall, aboard a train, at the zoo, and even at brunch!
Easter is here, and the malls, farms, and other exciting events around Philly are abuzz with cheerful bunnies hopping around. It's time for families to look forward to an exciting holiday tradition: searching high and low for mischievous (but oh-so photogenic) Easter Bunnies near Philadelphia. Whether your family prefers mall pictures or festive brunches, farms, or train rides with Mr. Easter Bunny himself at the helm, there are plenty of options throughout the Delaware Valley this season. So don't forget your camera — it's time to get hoppin' on an exciting Easter experience!
For more ways to get Easter-ready, browse our list of our favorite Easter movies, or plan your most creative egg hunt yet with our list of more than 30 Easter egg hunt ideas. Find more seasonal fun around Philly in our Spring Fun Guide for Philly Kids.
Get ready for an exciting, jam-packed spring season! With numerous outdoor festivals and fairs throughout the Philadelphia area--from science to art, nature to culture--there is something fun for everyone in your family. So don't wait any longer; make plans with friends now so you can get out and enjoy all that Philly has to offer this vibrant time of year. Keep in mind that rainy weather may affect some events, so be sure to check directly with each venue before heading off on your adventures!
For other great ideas on how to spend spring days, visit our Spring Fun Guide.
The Easter egg hunts in Philadelphia are here and it's time for some family fun! Easter Sunday is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, and one of the best ways to celebrate with kids is to attend one of these treat-filled Easter egg hunts. From pathways at parks to farmland searches and even artist-designed treasure hunts, kids will have so many choices with creative ways to find treasures galore.
Most of these Easter egg hunts are free and a great way to welcome spring and celebrate Easter in Philadelphia with kids. Be sure to check our event calendar for more egg hunts and Easter activities in your neighborhood, including top spots for Easter Bunny Pictures, Bunny Brunches, and Easter Train Rides.
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