# Things to do with kids in Philadelphia County, PA

> 99 upcoming family events and 39 places and ongoing programs in Philadelphia County, PA, in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [19th Annual Scarecrow Walk: Celebrating the 70s Across Time](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/19th-annual-scarecrow-walk-celebrating-the-70s-across-time--listing-519885af62c1793d08ca845b) — Oct 1 – Nov 1 · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania · From $12 · checked Oct 16. Explore scarecrow designs inspired by decades ending in 70 and vote for your favorite during the published voting period.
- [Art Kids Classes Fall 2026 — registration closed](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/art-kids-classes-fall-2026-registration-closed--listing-23adee05316e4015a017a91a) — Oct 3 – Dec 12 · Philadelphia Museum of Art — Education Classrooms · Ages 3–10 · From $270 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 16. Museum teachers combine gallery exploration with hands-on art projects in separate age-specific classes, sold as a full semester.
- [Barely Scary Halloween at Smith Memorial Playground](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/barely-scary-halloween-at-smith-memorial-playground--listing-57c22adfa727fc5eaf524796) — Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse · checked Oct 21. Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse in East Fairmount Park holds this year's Barely Scary Halloween on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3 to 6 pm. The event page dedicates the…
- [Boo at the Zoo — Philadelphia Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/boo-at-the-zoo-philadelphia-zoo--listing-c80008277b8b2ed5682cf27e) — Sat, Oct 24 (+3 more dates) · 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Philadelphia Zoo · Paid · checked Oct 11. Children can trick-or-treat around the zoo, wear costumes and discover Halloween-themed wildlife activities. Pumpkin enrichment and seasonal installations add to the family visit.
- [COUPLES & BFFs MATINEE - NEW ART - Bootiful Couple](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/couples-and-bffs-matinee-new-art-bootiful-couple--listing-914967289c72bbd817c8e108) — Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint COUPLES & BFFs MATINEE - NEW ART - Bootiful Couple in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered…
- [CultureFest! Día de los Muertos 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/culturefest-dia-de-los-muertos-2026--listing-c7d1ae26695dd31f0f7fc163) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Penn Museum · All ages · From $14 · checked Oct 12. Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions with family art, altar activities, an artisan market, music and dance performances.
- [Gran Fiesta de los Muertos — FDR Park](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/gran-fiesta-de-los-muertos-fdr-park--listing-fb9aeff0fd67267e32fbc3d4) — Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Gateway Plaza at FDR Park · Free · checked Oct 12. Families explore Mexican cultural traditions through music, dance, face painting and a public art installation.
- [Halloween on the Hill Trick-or-Treat Stroll — Chestnut Hill](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-on-the-hill-trick-or-treat-stroll-chestnut-hill--listing-d27e846c492ef25d053a3b5c) — Oct 24 – Oct 31 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike shops, Chestnut Hill · checked Oct 21. Chestnut Hill's business district turns the last week of October into Halloween on the Hill. From October 24 to 31, 2026, families are invited to stroll Germantown Avenue and…
- [Halloween Scary Stories and Dr. Magic's School of Mystery and Mayhem](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-scary-stories-and-dr-magic-s-school-of-mystery-and-mayhem--listing-e215f4c90a4e8ae52a2233cb) — Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM · The Stagecrafters Theater · With admission · checked Oct 21. The Stagecrafters Theater in Chestnut Hill stages its long-running family Halloween show on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24, 2026. 'Halloween Scary Stories and Dr…
- [Haunted Horses](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/haunted-horses--listing-8f940315a1d278ca6f22bd5d) — Sat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Northwestern Stables · From $9.85 · checked Oct 21. Northwestern Stables dresses its horses in Halloween costumes for Haunted Horses, a family-friendly evening on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 pm. Visitors are invited…
- [Manayunk Trick-or-Treating on Main Street](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/manayunk-trick-or-treating-on-main-street--listing-551a3e1348e8d11879f1d044) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Main Street, Manayunk · checked Oct 21. Main Street in Manayunk hosts its Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm, a week ahead of Halloween. The Manayunk Development Corporation…
- [PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibition](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/paw-patrol-adventure-play-exhibition--listing-161fef96f1c2415fcf2be902) — Oct 7 – Jan 3 · Please Touch Museum · Paid · checked Oct 16. Families join PAW Patrol-themed interactive adventures that encourage teamwork, problem-solving and helping others.
- [Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/spooktacular-science-day-at-the-franklin-institute--listing-d73f4efd8cdf19fc8c14515b) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · The Franklin Institute · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. The Franklin Institute's family Halloween day mixes trick-or-treating with science. Kids collect treats at themed doors around the museum where witches, mummies and other…
- [Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/spooky-mini-golf-at-franklin-square--listing-3bff7b64c2290ad8d9c2130f) — Oct 1 – Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Franklin Square · From $12 · checked Oct 20. For October, Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square dresses up for Halloween: players putt through miniature versions of Philadelphia landmarks decorated for the season. Families…
- [Spooky Seaport Saturday](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/spooky-seaport-saturday--listing-3a0939518197ea1b24e2566b) — Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Independence Seaport Museum · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 21. Independence Seaport Museum celebrates Halloween with Spooky Seaport Saturday on October 24, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, with family activities and crafts throughout the building…
- [Stenton's Halloween Harvest Festival](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/stenton-s-halloween-harvest-festival--listing-40757a2066aa50e4a99b6172) — Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Stenton Museum · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Stenton Museum hosts its Halloween Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1 to 3 pm. All ages are welcome for an afternoon of games, crafts, face painting and…
- [Tacony Fall Festival](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/tacony-fall-festival--listing-d2f2c90085a42522287003a5) — Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Torresdale Avenue (6800–6900 blocks) at the Tacony Library · Free · checked Oct 21. Tacony's 2026 Fall Festival runs on Saturday, October 24, from noon to 6 pm, with entertainment, costume contests, carnival games and more, according to organizer Tacony…
- [Trick-or-Treat Street at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/trick-or-treat-street-at-franklin-square--listing-69ea3b040d65cebfe048b22c) — Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Franklin Square · Up to 10 · Free · checked Oct 16. Family-friendly afternoon of candy and fun in Franklin Square: children 10 and under follow the trail and collect sweets on Trick-or-Treat Street, sponsored by Fox Rothschild…
- [Fall Festival at Eastern State Penitentiary](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/fall-festival-at-eastern-state-penitentiary--listing-e2664e2589dcfe97ae8659e1) — Sun, Oct 25 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site · Free · checked Oct 21. Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site holds a free Fall Festival on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 3 to 5 pm. Children in costume can trick-or-treat inside the historic site…
- [Halloween Festival + Parade in Fairmount — Philly Art Center](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-festival-parade-in-fairmount-philly-art-center--listing-9d00e8bbbe65363d4289de46) — Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Philly Art Center Fairmount · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Philly Art Center's 20th Annual Halloween Festival + Parade fills its Fairmount studios at 2333 Fairmount Avenue on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm. Kids come in costume…
- [Sensory Friendly Day: Halloween Edition — The Franklin Institute](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sensory-friendly-day-halloween-edition-the-franklin-institute--listing-be0b8218c876c6f9beeb3ffb) — Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · The Franklin Institute · With admission · checked Oct 16. A quieter, sensory-considerate Halloween morning at The Franklin Institute. The museum opens 30 minutes early, at 9:00 AM. Trick-or-treating at four doors around the museum runs…
- [Mummy vs. Minion Skate at Philly Skate Plex](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/mummy-vs-minion-skate-at-philly-skate-plex--listing-24dd67dd4abbed3b58a86f56) — Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Philly Skate Plex · From $3 · checked Oct 24. A low-cost Monday night Halloween skate at Philly Skate Plex in Northeast Philadelphia. Families skate to music and join themed games including a Mummy Wrap Challenge and a…
- [Spooky Stories Reading Club — Northeast Regional Library](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/spooky-stories-reading-club-northeast-regional-library--listing-aac58569a21105861ff6feb2) — Tue, Oct 27 · 5:00 PM · Northeast Regional Library · checked Oct 12. Second- and third-grade readers practice reading seasonal stories aloud with a librarian.
- [Going Batty! Bat Week evening walk](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/going-batty-bat-week-evening-walk--listing-f396078faba7cdb8288e7e25) — Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PM · Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania · All ages · From $30 · checked Oct 16. Bat Week evening program at the Morris: a short presentation on the role bats play in Pennsylvania and how to support them, then an exploratory night walk to see bats in action…
- [Storytime Yoga — Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/storytime-yoga-dwight-evans-library-of-west-oak-lane--listing-4d4966ed68dec8cfc10d4e63) — Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM · Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane · checked Oct 12. Young children explore story characters through gentle yoga movements with a caregiver.
- [Toddler Tours & Artful Play — fall sessions](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/toddler-tours-and-artful-play-fall-sessions--listing-67b25e9c786c8076a1c9db8f) — Wed, Oct 28 (+3 more dates) · 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM · Woodmere — Frances M. Maguire Hall · Up to 5 · With admission · checked Oct 12. Toddlers and adults enjoy a gallery walk, storytime, creative play and an art project designed for young visitors.
- [Spooky Season Nature Crafts: Carnivorous Plants](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/spooky-season-nature-crafts-carnivorous-plants--listing-ab53fc1d8714b93711b99d4c) — Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Learn about carnivorous plants and make a plant-monster craft to take home; Halloween costumes are encouraged.
- [DIY Bag Charms for Teens — Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/diy-bag-charms-for-teens-dwight-evans-library-of-west-oak-lane--listing-7ecc6962681f22c0455222c6) — Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane · checked Oct 12. Teens make beaded, rope or letter bag charms and finish the October series with a swap.
- [Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup — Fumo fall series](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/infant-and-toddler-storytime-and-playgroup-fumo-fall-series--listing-89ae23a8d3863af510df5968) — Fri, Oct 30 (+3 more dates) · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Fumo Family Library · checked Oct 12. Infants and toddlers enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays followed by shared play.
- [Boo & Brush! Kids Halloween Paint & Costume Party](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/boo-and-brush-kids-halloween-paint-and-costume-party--listing-f6597f03917aa6319586a986) — Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM · ARTrageous Brush & Flow · From $28.52 · checked Oct 21. ARTrageous Brush & Flow, a paint studio at 6345 Germantown Avenue, hosts Boo & Brush!, a one-hour Halloween paint and costume party for kids on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 1…
- [Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park — fall sessions](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/community-paddle-boating-at-fdr-park-fall-sessions--listing-4523a4b89501d72159e4884b) — Sat, Oct 31 (+1 more date) · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · FDR Park Boathouse — Edgewood Lake · Free · checked Oct 12. Families pedal shared boats on Edgewood Lake and observe wildlife using provided child-friendly binoculars.
- [East Passyunk Fall Fest and Creepy Crawl Trick-or-Treat](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/east-passyunk-fall-fest-and-creepy-crawl-trick-or-treat--listing-1e3dcf27d673864d2affba63) — Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · East Passyunk Avenue (between Morris and Dickinson Streets) · All ages · checked Oct 21. East Passyunk Avenue spends Halloween itself on its Fall Fest, Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm, presented by Nice Things Handmade and the East Passyunk Avenue…
- [Halloween at Please Touch Museum](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-at-please-touch-museum--listing-918d8ceb13136d572759ee9c) — Sat, Oct 31 · Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall · Paid · checked Oct 11. Visit in costume for family trick-or-treating and festive museum activities. The official visitor page links to a dedicated day's ticket and activity schedule.
- [Halloween Noon Bash at Philly Skate Plex](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-noon-bash-at-philly-skate-plex--listing-da3b9941a483384f9f293cb1) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Philly Skate Plex · From $14 · checked Oct 24. Philly Skate Plex, the roller rink on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia, holds a daytime Halloween party on October 31 aimed at families with younger skaters. From…
- [Halloween Skate Party at Philly Skate Plex](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-skate-party-at-philly-skate-plex--listing-65815370107eb6f944e237f9) — Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Philly Skate Plex · From $14 · checked Oct 24. Philly Skate Plex's Halloween evening skate runs from 4 to 7 pm on October 31, timed so families can skate before or between trick-or-treat rounds. Skaters come in costume, meet…
- [Mural Arts Fest](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/mural-arts-fest--listing-5dfc6ef4752564f8fbd587fa) — Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · JFK Plaza (LOVE Park) · All ages · Free · checked Oct 21. Mural Arts Philadelphia takes over LOVE Park (JFK Plaza) on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026, from noon to 5 pm, for its annual Mural Arts Fest, an afternoon of art, music…
- [PopUpPlay's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Cherry Street Pier](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/popupplay-s-not-so-scary-halloween-party-at-cherry-street-pier--listing-27dc71ef77573100867b13af) — Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Cherry Street Pier · From $20 · checked Oct 21. PopUpPlay brings a not-so-scary Halloween party to Cherry Street Pier on Halloween morning, Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. The family-friendly party is packed…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE NEW ART - Floral Pumpkin](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-new-art-floral-pumpkin--listing-58e0b368c03d2807aa87d8c3) — Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE NEW ART - Floral Pumpkin in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for…
- [Día de los Muertos 2026 in South Philly — 9th Street and Fleisher Art Memorial](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/dia-de-los-muertos-2026-in-south-philly-9th-street-and-fleisher-art-me--listing-517b5f5e9d448543af236041) — Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Fleisher Art Memorial (evening) and 9th Street between Federal and Christian Streets (daytime) · All ages · checked Oct 21. South Philadelphia's Día de los Muertos celebration fills Sunday, November 1, 2026, in two parts. From 11 am to 5 pm the Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia…
- [Maguire Hall’s First Birthday Family Festival](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/maguire-hall-s-first-birthday-family-festival--listing-930af182669938445cc2240f) — Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Woodmere — Frances M. Maguire Hall · Free · checked Oct 12. Celebrate with jazz dancing, circus performers and family artmaking, including a giant birthday-cake sculpture.
- [PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/peco-free-first-sunday-family-day-generational-exchange--listing-7e0a837210f92e235721d8f1) — Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Barnes Foundation · Free · checked Oct 12. Enjoy art activities, storytelling, a family scavenger hunt and Cambodian classical and folk dance performances.
- [Sunday Family Art & Storytelling — November and December](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sunday-family-art-and-storytelling-november-and-december--listing-040acaabaddc055d350ff222) — Sun, Nov 1 (+1 more date) · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Woodmere — Charles Knox Smith Hall · Ages 3–5 · Free · checked Oct 12. Preschoolers and adults explore an artwork, hear a related picture-book story and create an art project together.
- [Adventure Mode Activated: Minecraft-inspired family program](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/adventure-mode-activated-minecraft-inspired-family-program--listing-0ddb2cd1c7816e29bed3b6e0) — Tue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Penn Museum · Ages 6–12 · From $25 · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 24. Discover real artifacts behind Minecraft’s materials and cultures, then create a paper mosaic in a hands-on family workshop.
- [Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/little-explorers-colorful-leaves--listing-8cd672d1a03644e9d92428d1) — Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Bartram’s Garden — Courtyard, Coach House and Barn · Ages 2–4 · With admission · checked Oct 12. Toddlers and adults explore seasonal leaves and make colorful art during a garden walk with stories.
- [Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/little-explorers-colorful-leaves--listing-d6ce0269c21b86e1fd190488) — Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn · checked Oct 16. Join us during one of the prettiest times of year and make some colorful art!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November…
- [SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed to Prepare Your Winter Garden](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/swwag-workshop-putting-the-farm-to-bed-to-prepare-your-winter-garden--listing-a9b4ba8221c4782422983fa1) — Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden · checked Oct 16. It is almost time to put your garden to bed. Come learn the best ways to get your garden ready for a restful winter sleep, including cover crops, overwintering greens, and more…
- [Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sankofa-farm-stand-at-the-welcome-center--listing-958929de603c01a5d0fadf92) — Thu, Nov 5 · 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Bartram’s Garden · checked Oct 16. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC…
- [MATINEE - NEW ART - Golden Memories](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-new-art-golden-memories--listing-e276a96fc82cfe0239325ef9) — Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE - NEW ART - Golden Memories in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE A New Day "Add DIY Candle"](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-a-new-day-add-diy-candle--listing-9380c5aa5c1eae73b91ab9dd) — Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE A New Day "Add DIY Candle" in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered…
- [Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/sankofa-farm-stand-at-the-welcome-center--listing-41dc6a1b3b8df96b221f187e) — Thu, Nov 12 · 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM · Bartram’s Garden · checked Oct 16. Come purchase fresh, chemical-free, local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Garden Welcome Center now through November! EBT, cash, WIC…
- [FunFest: A Night at the Museum — The Franklin Institute](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/funfest-a-night-at-the-museum-the-franklin-institute--listing-6e601df3c3ef589642fddc19) — Fri, Nov 13 · 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM · The Franklin Institute · From $300 · checked Oct 16. FunFest is The Franklin Institute's after-hours family fundraiser. On Friday, November 13 from 4:30 to 8:00 PM, families have the museum to themselves to explore exhibits, eat…
- [Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/made-in-philadelphia-holiday-market-2026--listing-fcdfcf9e5ba8262bffd1836e) — Nov 13 – Jan 1 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Dilworth Park · All ages · Free · checked Oct 23. Browse locally made gifts, food and seasonal goods from Philadelphia-area makers at an outdoor holiday market beside City Hall. The market is free to enter and designed for…
- [MATINEE - Mountain Flowers "Add DIY Candle"](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-mountain-flowers-add-diy-candle--listing-05335838f8e2cbd28055fbe9) — Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE - Mountain Flowers "Add DIY Candle" in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [Mighty Machines 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/mighty-machines-2026--listing-15a1f601955a480584f54165) — Sat, Nov 14 · Please Touch Museum · checked Oct 12. Explore how machines of different sizes work through hands-on activities designed to spark children’s curiosity.
- [Mind Your Body Day at The Franklin Institute](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/mind-your-body-day-at-the-franklin-institute--listing-d6e0a2f31e3b6e2479b58c47) — Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · The Franklin Institute · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. Mind Your Body Day is a Saturday science event at The Franklin Institute about the science of the human body. Across the museum, families build brain models and DNA structures…
- [National Family PJ Day Skate at Philly Skate Plex](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/national-family-pj-day-skate-at-philly-skate-plex--listing-87070f04983167f7c9805042) — Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Philly Skate Plex · All ages · From $14 · checked Oct 24. For National Family PJ Day, Philly Skate Plex invites whole families to roller skate in their coziest pajamas. There are two Saturday sessions, noon to 3 pm and 4 to 7 pm, and…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Winter Penguin Cutie](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-winter-penguin-cutie--listing-0f7299465bcb79e72916f3fe) — Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Winter Penguin Cutie in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for…
- [Play Without Boundaries sensory-friendly mornings](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/play-without-boundaries-sensory-friendly-mornings--listing-baa97199f0fad294fe2447d9) — Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Please Touch Museum · With admission · checked Oct 12. Families with sensory, learning or communication needs explore the museum with reduced lighting and sound before public opening.
- [School's Out Skate at Philly Skate Plex](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/school-s-out-skate-at-philly-skate-plex--listing-15f2e60d12249d589aa85da6) — Mon, Nov 16 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Philly Skate Plex · From $3 · checked Oct 24. When Philadelphia-area schools are closed on Monday November 16, Philly Skate Plex opens for an extra day of public roller skating at a day-off price. Sessions run from noon to 5…
- [Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical at Walnut Street Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/disney-s-frozen-the-broadway-musical-at-walnut-street-theatre--listing-62948aa9dfb2ee1b7167922e) — Nov 17 – Jan 3 · Walnut Street Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 16. Walnut Street Theatre's holiday mainstage production is Disney's Frozen, the Broadway musical about sisters Anna and Elsa of Arendelle. When Elsa is crowned queen and loses…
- [Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming?](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/little-explorers-what-s-buzzing-and-blooming--listing-5770a53c5de483fadec2c901) — Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Bartram’s Garden — Courtyard, Coach House and Barn · Ages 2–4 · With admission · checked Oct 12. Toddlers and adults explore the garden with a nature walk and stories, discovering active plants and creatures.
- [Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming?](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/little-explorers-what-s-buzzing-and-blooming--listing-2e9fe5b071c12ef855604949) — Wed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM · Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn · checked Oct 16. Who knows what we’ll find in the Garden? Come with us to explore!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am…
- [Electrical Spectacle Light Show at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/electrical-spectacle-light-show-at-franklin-square--listing-957c83f41487a9eef49a306e) — Nov 19 – Feb 28 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Franklin Square · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. The Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO is the centerpiece of Holidays in Franklin Square, Historic Philadelphia's winter festival in one of the city's original…
- [Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/christmas-village-in-philadelphia-2026--listing-ed29fdad771204ecf349724d) — Nov 21 – Dec 27 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Christmas Village at LOVE Park & City Hall · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Authentic German-style Christmas market at LOVE Park and City Hall with over 120 vendors, European food, live music and performances, a visit from the Christkind, Schuhplattler…
- [Circle of Trees 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/circle-of-trees-2026--listing-286414dbb2de961697fa8106) — Sat, Nov 21 · Woodmere grounds — confirm exact hall · Free · checked Oct 12. Families gather for holiday music, treats, children’s goodies, Santa’s arrival and a community tree-lighting countdown.
- [Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/holiday-garden-railway-at-morris-arboretum-and-gardens--listing-9732ba804908b10df2305c23) — Nov 21 – Dec 30 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Morris Arboretum & Gardens — Garden Railway · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 16. For the holidays, the Morris Arboretum's outdoor Garden Railway is strung with thousands of twinkling lights. The third-of-a-mile track has loops, tunnels, bridges and model…
- [MATINEE - First Sign of Winter](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-first-sign-of-winter--listing-1a9d8869cf730c021cd0b5d0) — Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE - First Sign of Winter in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this session…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE Happy Snowman](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-happy-snowman--listing-28f5d3363c748141e84dd13d) — Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE Happy Snowman in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [Hot Peas 'N Butter Family Concert — Penn Live Arts](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/hot-peas-n-butter-family-concert-penn-live-arts--listing-4640a375675f36175fd6f7a2) — Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM · Annenberg Center — Harold Prince Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 16. Award-winning family band Hot Peas 'n Butter, heard on Nick Jr. and Sesame Street, brings its multicultural kids' music to the Harold Prince Theatre at the Annenberg Center…
- [The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Arden Children's Theatre](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz-arden-children-s-theatre--listing-8ca5a47afbbf3e4d0efe91c3) — Nov 25 – Jan 17 · Arden Theatre Company · Paid · checked Oct 16. Arden Children's Theatre's holiday production is a brand-new stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, adapted and directed by Whit MacLaughlin, who also…
- [Face to Face Turkey Trot on Forbidden Drive](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/face-to-face-turkey-trot-on-forbidden-drive--listing-ff0e01c08120b46221285efa) — Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM · Forbidden Drive — Parking Lot #3 (Thomas Road & W. Northwestern Avenue) · From $20 · checked Oct 20. Face to Face, a Germantown nonprofit that provides hot meals and legal, medical, behavioral health, social work and education services, holds its Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving…
- [Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/independence-blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest--listing-3a105d53b4bc2c91bebe7cc6) — Nov 27 – Feb 28 · Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 21. Philadelphia's long-running winter rink on the Delaware River Waterfront at Penn's Landing, now in its 33rd-plus season. Families skate on an NHL-sized outdoor rink under strings…
- [Jingle & Mingle with Santa at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/jingle-and-mingle-with-santa-at-franklin-square--listing-d51493df4ab164de4bde13c6) — Fri, Nov 27 (+4 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Franklin Square · checked Oct 24. During Holidays in Franklin Square, Santa comes to the square on five evenings in late November and December for photos with families. Children can tell him their wishes and pose…
- [RiverRink Winterfest Opening Weekend](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/riverrink-winterfest-opening-weekend--listing-3837a982f7839a46ea11730c) — Fri, Nov 27 (+2 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM · Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Opening weekend of Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on the Delaware River Waterfront: ice skating, festive food and drinks, games and rides, ending with the Holiday…
- [MATINEE - A Little Mean and Green "Add DIY Candle"](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-a-little-mean-and-green-add-diy-candle--listing-4506c4df48e957a2a8ebdd4f) — Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE - A Little Mean and Green "Add DIY Candle" in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered…
- [Holiday Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/holiday-tree-lighting-at-blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest--listing-8e729d1fda37c6cf227d8acf) — Sun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest · Free · checked Oct 16. Annual Holiday Tree Lighting powered by PECO at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest on the Delaware River Waterfront, with festive performances to kick off the holidays…
- [City of Philadelphia Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/city-of-philadelphia-holiday-tree-lighting-celebration-2026--listing-05529413e3e56ee79375d01c) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Philadelphia City Hall · All ages · checked Oct 16. The City of Philadelphia's Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, presented by 6abc in partnership with Bank of America, lights the Philly Holiday Tree outside City Hall in Center…
- [George Balanchine's The Nutcracker — Philadelphia Ballet](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/george-balanchine-s-the-nutcracker-philadelphia-ballet--listing-5644d5363f8ee9874dac5ffe) — Fri, Dec 4 (+19 more dates) · 7:00 PM · Academy of Music · Paid · checked Oct 16. Philadelphia Ballet presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker with Tchaikovsky's score at the Academy of Music. About 2 hours 8 minutes including one 20-minute intermission…
- [A Christmas Carol — Walnut Street Theatre for Kids](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/a-christmas-carol-walnut-street-theatre-for-kids--listing-7f592bda5ec273d9cd3981eb) — Dec 5 – Dec 20 · Walnut Street Theatre · Paid · checked Oct 16. The Walnut Street Theatre for Kids series opens its 2026–27 season with an hour-long musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol made for young audiences. Ebenezer…
- [Deck the Alley at Elfreth's Alley](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/deck-the-alley-at-elfreth-s-alley--listing-c8daf962e8681746925f8c1b) — Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Elfreth's Alley Museum · Paid · checked Oct 20. Deck the Alley, the Elfreth's Alley Association's holiday fundraiser, returns to Philadelphia's most historic residential street on Saturday, December 5. Many residents open…
- [First Saturday Open House: Minerals!](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/first-saturday-open-house-minerals--listing-33f3762f2905a8e8502076d1) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Wagner Free Institute of Science · All ages · Free · checked Oct 12. Families explore the natural-history collection with scavenger hunts and sketching supplies during a mineral-themed open house.
- [Gift-Making Night with The Clay Studio at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/gift-making-night-with-the-clay-studio-at-franklin-square--listing-cf5092af2747a4f538cb333b) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Franklin Square · checked Oct 24. An evening of hands-on gift making for children during Holidays in Franklin Square. Artists from The Clay Studio, Philadelphia's long-running ceramics center, help kids craft…
- [Handmade Holidays 2026](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/handmade-holidays-2026--listing-ed3b0e55ef10c620eaf9ede0) — Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Bartram’s Garden · All ages · Free · checked Oct 12. A public family celebration of winter, local artists and makers in the gardens, held rain or shine.
- [MATINEE NEWART - A Very Retro Christmas](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-newart-a-very-retro-christmas--listing-c89713b5eda70663abd01cf9) — Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE NEWART - A Very Retro Christmas in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [The Enchanted Nutcracker — The Rock School for Dance at the Miller Theater](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/the-enchanted-nutcracker-the-rock-school-for-dance-at-the-miller-theat--listing-9bfbc4462f6e27a2f29ca609) — Sat, Dec 5 (+1 more date) · 11:30 AM · Miller Theater · All ages · From $10 · checked Oct 24. The Rock School for Dance presents The Enchanted Nutcracker, a two-act, roughly 90-minute version of the holiday ballet designed for families, at the Miller Theater on South…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Jolly Christmas Santa](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-jolly-christmas-santa--listing-afbfde937cd78878a990c4be) — Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Jolly Christmas Santa in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for…
- [Franklin Square Hanukkah Celebration](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/franklin-square-hanukkah-celebration--listing-7b7af79f234b9537197db504) — Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Franklin Square · Free · checked Oct 24. On the second evening of Hanukkah week, Franklin Square hosts a free family Hanukkah celebration as part of Holidays in Franklin Square. The evening brings Hanukkah songs, crafts…
- [PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Universal Expression](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/peco-free-first-sunday-family-day-universal-expression--listing-b2bc3d828705211a6d2a8e87) — Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Barnes Foundation · Free · checked Oct 12. Enjoy art activities, a student art show, storytelling and interactive performances of Japanese koto and shamisen music.
- [2xPAINT POINTS - Philadelphia from the Water](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/2xpaint-points-philadelphia-from-the-water--listing-12f85181df75bacca85d9a65) — Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint 2xPAINT POINTS - Philadelphia from the Water in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [Jingle Bell Run Philadelphia with Kids Run](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/jingle-bell-run-philadelphia-with-kids-run--listing-1441a736a80c4fc84d6d0850) — Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM · 4747 South Broad Street (race site) · From $25 · checked Oct 20. The Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run, which bills itself as the original festive race for charity, comes to South Broad Street on Saturday, December 12 at 10 am. Runners…
- [MATINEE Stealin' Christmas "Add DIY Candle"](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-stealin-christmas-add-diy-candle--listing-fe571d0d1cfffdec42affe2f) — Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE Stealin' Christmas "Add DIY Candle" in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - NEW ART - Merry & Bright](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-new-art-merry-and-bright--listing-16774142af7da64d47d8c38f) — Sun, Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - NEW ART - Merry & Bright in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered…
- [MATINEE - NEW ART - Jolly Ole St Nick](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-new-art-jolly-ole-st-nick--listing-3a00693912356aebbda3e94b) — Sat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE - NEW ART - Jolly Ole St Nick in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [Stories, Cookies & Milk with Santa at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/stories-cookies-and-milk-with-santa-at-franklin-square--listing-5045e2186dd5a6f5d1a412d5) — Sat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Frosty's Fireside Lodge, Franklin Square · Paid · checked Oct 24. A seated morning visit with Santa inside Frosty's Fireside Lodge, the heated lodge at Holidays in Franklin Square. Santa visits with families and tells stories, children enjoy…
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Stealin' Christmas](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-stealin-christmas--listing-26f35fee159025a76ef91726) — Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint *BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Stealin' Christmas in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [MATINEE - Japanese Blossoms "Add DIY Candle"](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/matinee-japanese-blossoms-add-diy-candle--listing-8fa8a565e29cdd4bcf4a0021) — Sat, Dec 26 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City · All ages · From $39.99 · checked Oct 16. Paint MATINEE - Japanese Blossoms "Add DIY Candle" in a guided class at Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City. Choose from the painting surfaces offered for this…
- [Celebrating Ujamaa: Kwanzaa Quizzo and Evening Bazaar at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/celebrating-ujamaa-kwanzaa-quizzo-and-evening-bazaar-at-franklin-squar--listing-fdc7ae0241eaf96d843de50d) — Tue, Dec 29 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Franklin Square · checked Oct 24. On December 29, the fourth day of Kwanzaa, which honors Ujamaa (cooperative economics), the African American Museum in Philadelphia hosts a Kwanzaa evening bazaar and quizzo in…
- [STOMP at the Miller Theater](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/stomp-at-the-miller-theater--listing-83ad0257a696693337816a4b) — Dec 29 – Jan 3 · Miller Theater · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. Ensemble Arts Philly brings the touring percussion show STOMP to the Miller Theater on South Broad Street for the week between Christmas and New Year's. An eight-member troupe…
- [Kids' New Year's Eve Countdown at Franklin Square](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/kids-new-year-s-eve-countdown-at-franklin-square--listing-4b25a8caf3144e860a0a2741) — Thu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Franklin Square · checked Oct 24. Historic Philadelphia's family New Year's Eve in Franklin Square is timed for children who won't make it to midnight. From 5 to 8 pm there are crafts, and at 6 pm the square…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Art Kids Studio weekend family artmaking](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/art-kids-studio-weekend-family-artmaking--listing-6c73faeed95ea5ed4d5d9266) — Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; no studio November 21–22. Extra holiday opening… · Philadelphia Museum of Art — North Vaulted Walkway · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 12. Drop in together to make art in the museum; projects change every few weeks and all artist ages are welcome.
- [Art Kids Tours](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/art-kids-tours--listing-7ec02ac773af72c83390fed5) — Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; no tours on Family Festival Days or… · Philadelphia Museum of Art — North Vaulted Walkway · Ages 4–10 · With admission · checked Oct 12. Playful gallery tours invite children and adults to look closely, discover artworks, and share their observations.
- [Bartram’s Garden free riverfront nature visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bartram-s-garden-free-riverfront-nature-visit--listing-3200c967130c1aefa7d5eb64) — Grounds open sunrise to sunset daily. Vehicle gates closed on city holidays; Welcome… · Bartram’s Garden · Free · checked Oct 12. Explore historic gardens, nature trails and riverfront landscapes with family; borrow field guides or binoculars when available.
- [Be a Civic Hero! outdoor playful learning](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/be-a-civic-hero-outdoor-playful-learning--listing-ee96d7f365385ba18d3e9909) — Open on its own schedule · National Constitution Center — front lawn · Free · checked Oct 12. Children and caregivers explore kindness, teamwork and civic strengths through outdoor play, storytelling and a shared book library.
- [Callowhill School-break Climbing Camps](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/callowhill-school-break-climbing-camps--listing-e4326011329f9b39722a7a1e) — Winter dates printed December 23, 28, 29, 30, 31, 9am–3pm; year not printed in that… · Movement Callowhill · Ages 6–13 · From $125 · checked Oct 12. School-break camps offer guided climbing, games and teamwork for young climbers.
- [Caregiver Open Play — Bok — South 8th Street entrance](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/caregiver-open-play-bok-south-8th-street-entrance--listing-a0f53e2c30defeb80f387aca) — Check the current branch calendar each morning. October 2026 schedule updated October 8… · Philly InMovement Bok — South 8th Street entrance · Up to 5 · From $18 · checked Oct 12. A supervised but unstructured 45-minute equipment play period for a child and caregiver.
- [Caregiver Open Play — Queen Village — East Passyunk](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/caregiver-open-play-queen-village-east-passyunk--listing-8ba8afc9314e4056473ae2a2) — Check the current branch calendar each morning. October 2026 schedule updated October 8… · Philly InMovement Queen Village — East Passyunk · Up to 5 · From $18 · checked Oct 12. A supervised but unstructured 45-minute equipment play period for a child and caregiver.
- [Caregiver Open Play — Queen Village — Kenilworth](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/caregiver-open-play-queen-village-kenilworth--listing-0b43c4db9c85f63ad1e58e51) — Check the current branch calendar each morning. October 2026 schedule updated October 8… · Philly InMovement Queen Village — Kenilworth · Up to 5 · From $18 · checked Oct 12. A supervised but unstructured 45-minute equipment play period for a child and caregiver.
- [Constitution Center family civics visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/constitution-center-family-civics-visit--listing-a7bc49c363ea83f525b5c78e) — Open on its own schedule · National Constitution Center · All ages · From $14.95 · checked Oct 12. Explore constitutional history through immersive exhibits, the live Freedom Rising theater and interactive civic programs.
- [Fall B Early Years Gymnastics — Bok — South 8th Street entrance](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/fall-b-early-years-gymnastics-bok-south-8th-street-entrance--listing-3897eb2ce8bc0cd85cdbb1a8) — Fall B runs October 26–December 22, 2026; section weekdays/times are retained in the… · Philly InMovement Bok — South 8th Street entrance · Up to 5 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Infant and toddler movement classes with caregiver participation, alongside age-specific preschool gymnastics and ninja sections.
- [Fall B Early Years Gymnastics — Queen Village — East Passyunk](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/fall-b-early-years-gymnastics-queen-village-east-passyunk--listing-b5961e9a96f264720b44c313) — Fall B runs October 26–December 22, 2026; section weekdays/times are retained in the… · Philly InMovement Queen Village — East Passyunk · Up to 5 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Infant and toddler movement classes with caregiver participation, alongside age-specific preschool gymnastics and ninja sections.
- [Fall B Early Years Gymnastics — Queen Village — Kenilworth](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/fall-b-early-years-gymnastics-queen-village-kenilworth--listing-817a7073f2db9f1bdec5d012) — Fall B runs October 26–December 22, 2026; section weekdays/times are retained in the… · Philly InMovement Queen Village — Kenilworth · Up to 5 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Infant and toddler movement classes with caregiver participation, alongside age-specific preschool gymnastics and ninja sections.
- [Fireman’s Hall hands-on firefighting history](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/fireman-s-hall-hands-on-firefighting-history--listing-9137859320767725ca8d823b) — 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; body says Tuesday–Saturday, footer Tuesday–Sunday. Sunday hours require… · Fireman’s Hall Museum · Free · checked Oct 12. Try firefighting coats and boots, steer a fireboat interactive and learn fire prevention among historic firefighting apparatus.
- [Garden Highlights guided exploration](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/garden-highlights-guided-exploration--listing-ba58eb4cf645daac0d236988) — Weekends at 1 p.m. year-round; weekdays at 10:30 a.m. Check same-day notices. · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania · From $12 · checked Oct 12. Garden educators shape an outdoor walk around the interests of visitors, exploring plants and seasonal garden features together.
- [Kinder Launch kindergarten readiness](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/kinder-launch-kindergarten-readiness--listing-c1bd14f3f194950f842c1f59) — Four 90-minute sessions; main page says two weeks, FAQ two weeks or one month. Exact… · Please Touch Museum · Ages 4–5 · Free · checked Oct 12. Preschool children and caregivers practice classroom routines, group work, social-emotional skills and early literacy.
- [Kith and Kin Caregiver Stay and Play](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/kith-and-kin-caregiver-stay-and-play--listing-7fa3f5ca3079deb9e99f5ac9) — Monday–Friday 9am–1pm; Sunday 9am–noon; Saturday closed. No pre-registration needed. · Kith + Kin · Ages 0+ · From $18 · checked Oct 12. A child-led indoor play space includes an infant area and imaginative play for little children and their grown-ups.
- [Kith and Kin Music, Movement and Creative Classes](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/kith-and-kin-music-movement-and-creative-classes--listing-ce10bd095cc00e4e9d0060ae) — Check the official organizer for the current section and booking. · Kith + Kin · Paid · checked Oct 12. Little children and grown-ups can book rotating music, movement and creative experiences.
- [Learn to Skate at Penn Ice Rink](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/learn-to-skate-at-penn-ice-rink--listing-deaababe77467e15ad13b291) — Sundays at 12 noon, five-week sessions. Session 3: Nov 22, Dec 6, 13, 20, Jan 3. Session… · Penn Ice Rink, Class of 1923 Arena · Ages 5+ · From $175 · checked Oct 21. Penn Ice Rink's group Learn to Skate program takes children from age 5 (and adults) from their first steps on the ice through more advanced skills, with skaters placed in age…
- [Little Art Kids: toddlers and grownups](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/little-art-kids-toddlers-and-grownups--listing-bff8f89468ed79f1c4637216) — Second and fourth Mondays, 10:30–11:15 a.m.; current page lists October 12, 2026… · Philadelphia Museum of Art — Education Classrooms · With admission · checked Oct 12. Toddlers and their caregivers get to know the museum through hands-on art and creative play.
- [Morris Arboretum & Gardens — Tree Canopy Family Visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/morris-arboretum-and-gardens-tree-canopy-family-visit--listing-c2431a3be1e1a0a8514f7143) — April–October: weekdays 10 am–5 pm, weekends 9 am–5 pm. November–March 10 am–4 pm daily… · Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Out on a Limb · From $12 · checked Oct 11. Families can explore the accessible treetop walkway, a netted scramble and a giant bird's nest. Gardens and nature discovery offer a shared outdoor learning visit.
- [MTP Playhouse for Babies and Young Families](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/mtp-playhouse-for-babies-and-young-families--listing-5a78677d96c453b98d79c686) — Monday–Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday/Sunday 9am–3pm. · Music Theatre Philly Playhouse · Up to 5 · From $25 · checked Oct 12. A nature-themed indoor play area welcomes young families and offers included caregiver arts pop-ups.
- [Museum Minis toddler play group — waitlist](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/museum-minis-toddler-play-group-waitlist--listing-187b3605e23107f2897e8798) — Ongoing · Please Touch Museum · Up to 3 · Free · sold out when last checked · checked Oct 12. Toddlers and grownups explore animals, seasons, transportation and self-awareness through weekly play-based themes.
- [Museum Tinies: infant-caregiver play group](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/museum-tinies-infant-caregiver-play-group--listing-933e57707d68099a3946daf0) — Ongoing · Please Touch Museum · Free · checked Oct 12. Babies and caregivers explore communication, motor play and emotional connection through rotating weekly activities.
- [My First Steps — Tiny Tappers, Baby Ballet and First Dance](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/my-first-steps-tiny-tappers-baby-ballet-and-first-dance--listing-c89250d1298552bc40b0e429) — Original Fall Session 1 Sept 13–Oct 24; Session 2 Nov 1–Dec 13. Tracks list 11–11:45am… · Music Theatre Philly · Ages 2–4 · From $225 · checked Oct 12. Three introductory toddler dance tracks culminate in a small performance for families.
- [Penn Museum family exploration and Cartifacts](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/penn-museum-family-exploration-and-cartifacts--listing-bf60d8d2cbb6c3f6d27adba8) — Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays. November 14 closes at… · Penn Museum · All ages · From $14 · checked Oct 12. Explore archaeology and world cultures through family-focused interactive galleries and staff-led Cartifacts object stations.
- [Philly Music Babies — Fishtown Pop-up Classes](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/philly-music-babies-fishtown-pop-up-classes--listing-7dce156469d40beab62a5f34) — 45-minute pop-ups; check current calendar before visiting. Studio operates by appointment. · Philly Music Lessons Fishtown · Ages 0–3 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Babies and toddlers join caregivers for short music, rhyme, movement and instrument-exploration sessions.
- [Play Builders preschool family pilot](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/play-builders-preschool-family-pilot--listing-1ec95fbd5de7062ae3547ddf) — Four 75-minute sessions; cohort dates not published. · Please Touch Museum · Ages 3–4 · Free · checked Oct 12. Children and caregivers practice social-emotional skills through four play-based sessions preparing for Pre-K.
- [Please Touch Museum — Family Play Visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/please-touch-museum-family-play-visit--listing-6d349fb024fbd395c7ac37d5) — Wednesday–Saturday 9 am–4:30 pm. Sunday hours vary; closed Monday–Tuesday except… · Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall · From $24 · checked Oct 11. Children and caregivers can investigate engineering, mathematics and imaginative play through the museum's exhibits. Visitor information includes sensory access and changing…
- [Public Ice Skating at Penn Ice Rink](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/public-ice-skating-at-penn-ice-rink--listing-73baf20a2e3ea36f071550b3) — Public skating during the fall and winter season: most weeks Mon, Wed and Fri midday… · Penn Ice Rink, Class of 1923 Arena · All ages · From $13 · checked Oct 21. The University of Pennsylvania's Class of 1923 Ice Rink in University City is open to the public, not just students, with a 17,000-square-foot indoor sheet that suits beginners…
- [Revolution Place family discovery center](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/revolution-place-family-discovery-center--listing-6256f839911186f707724f3b) — Open daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; strollers and sensory aids supported. · Museum of the American Revolution — Revolution Place · From $14 · checked Oct 12. Families explore recreations of an 18th-century camp, tavern and parlor through replica objects, costumes and interactive play.
- [Seaport museum and historic ships family visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/seaport-museum-and-historic-ships-family-visit--listing-f44b33f54572a48da841d86c) — Thursday–Tuesday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday closed; last entry 4:30 p.m. · Independence Seaport Museum · All ages · checked Oct 12. Discover Delaware River history through museum exhibitions, historic ships and a working wooden-boat shop.
- [Smith free playground, playhouse and nature play](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/smith-free-playground-playhouse-and-nature-play--listing-dc4af49c5f7a07438c0198c2) — October–March, Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays; playground closes at dusk… · Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse · All ages · Free · checked Oct 12. Explore indoor imaginative play, a nature classroom and outdoor structures including the giant wooden slide.
- [South Philadelphia Code Ninjas JR and CREATE Coding](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/south-philadelphia-code-ninjas-jr-and-create-coding--listing-ab9303eb0fa30611f6f4773b) — Local center lists weekdays 3–7pm and Saturday 10am–2pm; arrange an actual lesson time… · Code Ninjas South Philadelphia · Ages 5–14 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Children build coding skills through visual beginner projects and a progressive video-game development curriculum.
- [The Franklin Institute — Hands-on Science Visit](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/the-franklin-institute-hands-on-science-visit--listing-7df03466555427e97d4b8c82) — Open daily, 9:30 am–5 pm; confirm any special closures and the daily program schedule. · The Franklin Institute · Paid · checked Oct 11. Explore three floors of interactive science exhibits, including space, the body and sports science. Daily programming and museum maps help families plan a visit together.
- [Wagner natural-history scavenger hunts and sketching](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/wagner-natural-history-scavenger-hunts-and-sketching--listing-19e3a9368437c401f3e789e1) — Tuesday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; seasonal first Saturday, noon–4 p.m. · Wagner Free Institute of Science · All ages · Free · checked Oct 12. Explore fossils, minerals and animals through self-guided scavenger hunts and sketching in a historic natural-history museum.
- [Weekend Artmaking at the Children’s Studio](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/weekend-artmaking-at-the-children-s-studio--listing-86e7381c34e4ddac069c00bb) — Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; each activity lasts 90 minutes. Preregistration… · Woodmere — Maguire Hall Children’s Studio · Ages 4–12 · From $10 · checked Oct 12. Children create changing art projects during a 90-minute drop-in studio visit, while an adult remains on the premises.
- [WOW Outdoor Wonder family sculpture trail](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/wow-outdoor-wonder-family-sculpture-trail--listing-99989f3931cde726ab0f5da9) — Self-guided outdoor route available daily; check grounds access. · Woodmere — Smith and Maguire grounds · All ages · Free · checked Oct 12. Families follow an interactive outdoor sculpture and nature route connecting Woodmere’s two museum grounds using QR codes or a digital guide.
- [Youth Climbing Clubs — Callowhill](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/youth-climbing-clubs-callowhill--listing-68dd9e915f3380bb1ccf4fe0) — Weekly sections vary by branch and age; consult exact local class schedule. · Movement Callowhill · Ages 5–17 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Weekly age-group coaching develops climbing technique, cooperation and confidence without competitive team requirements.
- [Youth Climbing Clubs — Fishtown](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/youth-climbing-clubs-fishtown--listing-34046f97ee0fd4a00088404d) — Weekly sections vary by branch and age; consult exact local class schedule. · Movement Fishtown · Ages 4–17 · Paid · checked Oct 12. Weekly age-group coaching develops climbing technique, cooperation and confidence without competitive team requirements.

## Recently ended

- [Halloween Totes: All-Ages Printmaking Workshop — Fleisher Art Memorial](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/halloween-totes-all-ages-printmaking-workshop-fleisher-art-memorial--listing-fe68338618c01a715fa9d4d9) — ended Fri, Oct 23
- [Autumn on the Avenue — Mt. Airy](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/autumn-on-the-avenue-mt-airy--listing-3fb7ccb6a0beeacdd0ff7d0e) — ended Thu, Oct 22
- [October Storytime: spooky story and scarecrow craft](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/october-storytime-spooky-story-and-scarecrow-craft--listing-bb44d60a9a12dc0a81a4c23f) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [Valley Talk – Into the Weeds: Foraging for Invasive Plants in Pennsylvania with Tama Matsuoka Wong, presented by Univest Finanical](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/valley-talk-into-the-weeds-foraging-for-invasive-plants-in-pennsylvani--listing-c7c5969347f4c461114e9eea) — ended Wed, Oct 21
- [*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - NEW ART - Autumn Charm](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/bogo-50-off-matinee-new-art-autumn-charm--listing-d8b473726638b9d64f7f22f8) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Ants on a Log & Mélissa Smith: Alphabugs — Free Family Concert](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/ants-on-a-log-and-melissa-smith-alphabugs-free-family-concert--listing-b8bc1db9f1983a45f669c089) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776 living-history weekend](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/revolutionary-philadelphia-1776-living-history-weekend--listing-1a6a50513cd6c6f982ad9764) — ended Sun, Oct 18
- [Free Bike Rentals for kids and adults](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/free-bike-rentals-for-kids-and-adults--listing-29b9b658164f467eb58b8903) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [NEW ART - MATINEE A Witchy Boo "Add DIY Candle"](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/new-art-matinee-a-witchy-boo-add-diy-candle--listing-e93771da84fa35335cf1259d) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Soap Making Workshop — Wadsworth Library](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/soap-making-workshop-wadsworth-library--listing-512167d2035716ee02dff014) — ended Sat, Oct 17
- [Crafty Wednesdays at the Fumo Family Library — Fumo Family Library](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/crafty-wednesdays-at-the-fumo-family-library-fumo-family-library--listing-b7f97449ce229590830a3b36) — ended Wed, Oct 14
- [Languages of Philadelphia: Spanish | Cuentos bilingües en español — Parkway Central Library](https://grassyknees.com/philadelphia/activities/languages-of-philadelphia-spanish-cuentos-bilingues-en-espanol-parkway--listing-56da4f7f9605ab79cd3bc54e) — ended Wed, Oct 14

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