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

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 7:44am

Join your favorite furry friends at Sesame Place for a delicious, fun-filled feast including family-friendly menu options! Photo courtesy of Sesame Place

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 s olar 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.

Easter Weekend 2024: 10 Things To Do in Philly With Kids

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Fri, 03/29/2024 - 6:55am

Visit the Easter Bunny at Linvilla Orchards and take a hayride to Bunnyland. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Get your Easter celebrations off to an amazing start! From family-friendly events like the annual South Street Promenade, where you can dress up and win a prize, to the Easter Dine with Friends featuring stories and a buffet meal, there is something for everyone this weekend. Make sure to bring your little Easter bunnies to Franklin Square's Hop-A-Long Trail on Saturday, and don't miss the Easter Eggstravaganza at Shady Brook Farms.

For more family fun, we've got the best Easter Scavenger Hunts and Other At-Home Easter Egg Hunt Ideas, or plan your Spring Break itinerary with our list of 27 Fun Things To Do in Philly.

Exploring Philadelphia's Chinatown with Kids: Best Family-Friendly Activities

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 2:17pm

Philadelphia's Chinatown is a bustling neighborhood brimming with cultural wonders waiting to be explored by families. From savory dim sum to captivating cultural experiences, Chinatown offers family-friendly activities that will delight both kids and adults alike.

Looking for more kid-friendly fun around Philly? Check out our round up of 100 Things To Do With Philly Kids Before They Grow Up, or if you're on a budget, try our guide to 100 Free Fun Things To Do.

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

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 7:28am

Peddler’s Village has lots of Peeps, doing all sorts of things, on display in March! Photo courtesy of Peddler's Village

From Maple Sugaring to St. Patrick's Day to Purim and the arrival of spring, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Philly! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this month.

Let Betsy kick off Women's History Month at her house in Philly, then sweeten up your life with sappy sugary goodness. At Peace Valley Nature Center or Fox Chase Farm, you can learn the secrets of making maple syrup on Maple Sugar Day. Add a delicious dash of tradition by indulging yourself with hamantaschen at Purim Fest, then enjoy a wee bit of Irish culture at Philly's St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And top off the month with an exciting visit to The Art of the Brick: The World's Largest Display of Lego Art at The Franklin Institute.

Presidents Day Weekend 2024 Things To Do in Philly: Mardi Gras, Lunar New Year, Ringling Bros, and More

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Wed, 02/14/2024 - 7:07am

The whole family can join the party at the Sesame Street Mardi Gras parade! Photo courtesy of Sesame Place

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Presidents Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Experience the magic of Mardi Gras with your favorite Sesame Street characters, witness the wonder of the circus, and honor past presidents all in one weekend! Sesame Place kicks off their Mardi Gras celebrations this weekend, and NINJAGO Dragon Rising lands at LEGOland Discovery Center. Celebrate our Presidents at the Museum of American Revolution and enjoy free admission to the Benjamin Franklin Museum. Lunar New Year is being celebrated throughout the city, including events at Franklin Square and Dilworth Park.

If the kids need to burn some energy with an extra day or two off from school, check out the Best Indoor Play Spaces and Playgrounds near Philly. We've also made our picks for the coolest things to see and do all month on the Best Things to Do in Philly in February with Kids.

Lunar New Year, Black History Month, and More Fun & Free Things To Do in Philly February 2024

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Sun, 01/21/2024 - 7:49am

Get ready for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Greatest Show On Earth! Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

February brings so many things to do in Philly, from Black History Month, to Valentine's Day, to Presidents Day Weekend!

February in Philadelphia is packed with family fun! Explore stunning ice sculptures at the Founders Philly Freeze-Out, enjoy the dazzling Electrical Spectacle Light Show at Franklin Square, and learn about maple sugaring at Wissahickon Environmental Center. Dive into history at Lansdale's Weathering the Winter and catch free family activities at the Barnes. Don't miss the Lunar New Year Family Arts Festival or a celebration of Black History at the Please Touch Museum. It's a month of joy and adventure for the whole family!

Check out our Winter Guide so you don’t miss out on all the best ways to have fun in Philly all winter long, featuring 50 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids: Fun Indoor Activities when Philly gets snowy.

MLK Weekend 2024 in Philly: AAMP, Please Touch, Constitution Center, and More Things to Do

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Wed, 01/10/2024 - 7:48am

Celebrate MLK weekend with free interactive workshops and enriching service projects honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this MLK Jr. weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Philly kids may have an extra day off from school. But, this day off means more than just 'no homework.' Recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with one of the many opportunities to celebrate his legacy by visiting museums, attending service events, or doing some arts and crafts.

After observing the holiday, don’t forget to check out our Best Free and Fun Things to Do in Philly this January or 12 Winter Festivals for Philly Families to help beat the winter blues. Whatever you do, make the most of the long weekend ahead.

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids January 2024: Lunar New Year, Ice Princesses, and More

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 7:31am

Welcome the Year of the Rabbit at Penn Museum's Lunar New Year celebration, in partnership with the American Chinese Museum!Photo courtesy of the museum

From New Year's Day to Lunar New Year, January can be a great time for indoor and outdoor activities. Don't miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this January.

We've got you covered for the first month of 2025, kicking it off with the Mummers Parade on New Year's Day. Over in Peddler's Village, admire amazing ice displays or warm up by the firepit at Fire and Ice Fun. Welcome the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year celebrations at the Penn Museum. Also, on deck this month are Franklin Square's Ice Princess Weekend and Indoor Mini Golf at Linvilla.

It's chilly in Philly, so check out our Indoor Activities Guide for great ways to escape the cold. For families who don't mind some freezing fun, our Winter Activities Guide is full of lists like the best places to go s now tubing and our favorite sledding spots near Philly--so bundle up and get out there!

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