Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington · PA / NJ / DE / MD
Things to do with kids in Philadelphia — November 2026
145 family events in November 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Nov1SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE NEW ART - Floral Pumpkin
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
Oct22ThuOutdoorsThrough Nov 1
19th Annual Scarecrow Walk: Celebrating the 70s Across Time
Morris Arboretum & Gardens, University of Pennsylvania
From $12
Nov1SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
A Hike Through the Leaves: Autumn Nature Walk — Fort Washington State Park
Fort Washington State Park — Militia Hill Day Use Area, Lot 1
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 12
Art Kids Classes Fall 2026 — registration closed
Philadelphia Museum of Art — Education Classrooms
From $270Ages 3–10
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Boo at the Zoo — Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Boo at the Zoo — Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Paid
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Día de los Muertos 2026 in South Philly — 9th Street and Fleisher Art Memorial
Fleisher Art Memorial (evening) and 9th Street between Federal and Christian Streets (daytime)
All ages
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Día de los Muertos Ofrendas at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
With admissionAll ages
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
First Sunday for Families with Ants on a Log
Brandywine Museum of Art
Free
Nov1SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Geology: Minerals Rock! — Ridley Creek State Park
Ridley Creek State Park — Multi-Use Trail Outdoor Classroom (stone bridge below the mansion)
Free
Nov1SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 1
Interpretive Trail Hike: Fall Series
Rancocas Nature Center
With admissionAges 5+
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Maguire Hall’s First Birthday Family Festival
Woodmere — Frances M. Maguire Hall
Free
Oct22ThuSports & playThrough Jan 3
PAW Patrol: Adventure Play exhibition
Please Touch Museum
Paid
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange
Barnes Foundation
Free
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedThrough Nov 1
Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square
Franklin Square
From $12
Oct24SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 24
Star Lab: Autumn and Winter Planetarium Series
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
From $5All ages
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Sunday Family Art & Storytelling — November and December
Woodmere — Charles Knox Smith Hall
FreeAges 3–5
Oct22ThuSpooky and hauntedThrough Nov 1
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Nov2MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 2 · 8:00 AM
School Day Off Camps: Fall and December Sessions
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
From $105Ages 5–14
Nov3TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 3 · 11:00 AM
Adventure Mode Activated: Minecraft-inspired family program
Penn Museum
From $25Ages 6–12
Nov3TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
School’s Off Day Camp: BOOM!
Hagley Museum and Library
From $75
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 30 · 8:00 AM
Schuylkill Center Day-Off Camp
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
From $90
- Outdoors
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30 AM
Sprouts nature class for toddlers and grown-ups
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
From $25
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 AM
Bird Banding at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Bucktoe Creek Preserve
FreeAges 8+
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Knee High in the Kitchen at Coverdale Farm Preserve
Coverdale Farm Preserve
From $25
Nov4WedOutdoorsWed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves
Bartram’s Garden — Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
With admissionAges 2–4
Nov4WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorers: Colorful Leaves
Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
Nov4WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM
SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed to Prepare Your Winter Garden
Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden
- Nov4WedOutdoors
Wed, Nov 4
Tales & Trails
Rancocas Nature Center
With admissionAges 3+
Oct22ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM
Children's Read-Aloud Program at the Brandywine
Brandywine Museum of Art
From $6
- Nov5ThuOutdoors
Thu, Nov 5
Day-Off Discovery: Meet the Animals
Rancocas Nature Center
From $10
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Oct 22
Nature Explorers preschool programs at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
PaidAges 3–5
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 2:30 PM
Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center
Bartram’s Garden
Nov6FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Delaware Teen Science Cafe: Rockin' Relics
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM
Infant and Toddler Storytime and Playgroup — Fumo fall series
Fumo Family Library
- Outdoors
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM
Knee High Naturalists at Ashland Nature Center
Ashland Nature Center
From $15Ages 3–5
- Oct23FriOutdoors
Fri, Oct 23
Woodsy Wonderers: Fall Forest-School Series
Rancocas Nature Center
With admissionAges 3–5
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
17th Century Day at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
From $8
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Community Paddle Boating at FDR Park — fall sessions
FDR Park Boathouse — Edgewood Lake
Free
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Día De Los Muertos Celebration of Life — Camden County
John H. Adler Memorial Park at Challenge Grove
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
Eco Explorers: Garden Journaling
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
From $30
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Family Explorers — Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum — Visitor Center
From $10All ages
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Harvest Festival at Peter Wentz Farmstead
Peter Wentz Farmstead
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
MATINEE - NEW ART - Golden Memories
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Middle Run Annual Tree Planting
Middle Run Natural Area
Free
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
National Hug a Bear Day — Ridley Creek State Park
Ridley Creek State Park — Multi-Use Trail Outdoor Classroom (stone bridge below the mansion)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Nature Journaling: Raptor Migration
Ashland Nature Center
From $30All ages
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7
Outdoor Survival Family Program at Briar Bush
Briar Bush Nature Center
From $15
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Peddler's Village Apple Festival
Peddler's Village
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Sankofa Farm Stand at the Black Farmer’s Market
Freedom Greens & Gardens
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 4:30 PM
Scout Night at Brandywine Zoo
Brandywine Zoo
From $10
Nov7SatArts & craftsThrough Dec 12
Sprouts II: The World of Frozen — Hedgerow Theatre School
Hedgerow Theatre
From $400Ages 5–7
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM
Starwatch! — Nockamixon State Park
Nockamixon State Park — Tohickon Boat Launch parking lot
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM
*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE A New Day "Add DIY Candle"
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Donut Dash 5K at Milburn Orchards
Milburn Orchards
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM
Family 2nd Sunday at Delaware Art Museum
Delaware Art Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 8 · 9:00 AM
Guided Nature Hike — Ridley Creek State Park (Nov 8 and Veterans Day)
Ridley Creek State Park — Hunting Hill Mansion (park office)
Free
- Nov8SunOutdoors
Sun, Nov 8
Teen and Scout Conservation Volunteer Days
Rancocas Nature Center
Ages 13–17
- Cooking
Sun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Teen Chef at Coverdale Farm Preserve
Coverdale Farm Preserve
From $90
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 AM
School Day Off: Autumn at Ashland
Ashland Nature Center
From $85
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:30 AM
School Day Off: Child Vs. Wild
Ashland Nature Center
From $85
- Nov11WedSTEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM
School’s Off Day Camp: Cozy in Fall
Hagley Museum and Library
From $75
Nov11WedCommunityWed, Nov 11 · 11:30 AM
Veterans Day Celebration and Salute to Service — Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo — Welcome Plaza
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 12 · 2:30 PM
Sankofa Farm Stand at the Welcome Center
Bartram’s Garden
- Nov13FriOutdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Eco-Family Programs: Owl Prowl — Elmwood Park Zoo
Norristown Farm Park
From $5
Nov13FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 13 · 4:30 PM
FunFest: A Night at the Museum — The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute
From $300
Nov13FriCookingFri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Gobble Gobble Til We Wobble — Kids Night Out
Flour Power Valley Forge
From $55Ages 5–12
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
Knee High Naturalists at Coverdale Farm Preserve: Winter Sessions
Coverdale Farm Preserve
From $15Ages 3–5
Nov13FriOutdoor rinksThrough Feb 21
Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park
From $7All ages
- Nov13FriCooking
Fri, Nov 13 · 6:00 PM
Thanksgiving Turkey-less Dinner — Teen Night Out
Flour Power Valley Forge
From $55Ages 13–18
Nov14SatCommunityThrough Jan 3
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place
Sesame Place Philadelphia
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM
Brandywine Zoo Litter Getters
Brandywine Zoo Education Building
Nov14SatTrain ridesThrough Jan 10
Holidays at Brandywine: Brandywine Railroad and Greeting Seasons
Brandywine Museum of Art
PaidAll ages
Nov14SatCommunitySat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Martinmas and Lantern Walk at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
From $10
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
MATINEE - Mountain Flowers "Add DIY Candle"
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14
Mighty Machines 2026
Please Touch Museum
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Science Saturday: Robotics Roundup
Hagley Museum and Library
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE - Winter Penguin Cutie
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
- Nov15SunArts & crafts
Sun, Nov 15
Escape Art Junior: Nature’s Ornaments
Rancocas Nature Center
From $20Ages 8–15
Nov15SunSTEM & discoverySun, Nov 15
Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House — autumn visits
Evans-Mumbower Mill
FreeAll ages
- Cooking
Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Open-Hearth Cooking: 17th Century Confectionery — Pennsbury Manor
Pennsbury Manor
From $5All ages
Nov15SunCommunitySun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Play Without Boundaries sensory-friendly mornings
Please Touch Museum
With admission
- Nov15SunSTEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 8:30 AM
Sensory Friendly Sunday at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
- Outdoors
Mon, Nov 16
Tiny Tots Guided Story Stroll: Little Acorn — Tyler State Park
Tyler State Park (meeting spot shared on registration)
FreeAges 3–5
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 3
Disney's Frozen The Broadway Musical at Walnut Street Theatre
Walnut Street Theatre
Paid
Nov17TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 17 · 6:00 PM
Park after Dark: Moonwalk + Stargazing — fall sessions
Morton McMichael Statue — East Fairmount Park
From $15Ages 6+
Nov18WedArts & craftsThrough Jan 3
Cinderella: A Musical Panto at People's Light
People's Light — Leonard C. Haas Stage
Paid
Nov18WedOutdoorsWed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming?
Bartram’s Garden — Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
With admissionAges 2–4
Nov18WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 18 · 10:00 AM
Little Explorers: What’s Buzzing and Blooming?
Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn
Oct28WedArts & craftsWed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Toddler Tours & Artful Play — fall sessions
Woodmere — Frances M. Maguire Hall
With admissionUp to 5
Nov19ThuLight displaysThu, Nov 19
LumiNature holiday light show — Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Paid
Oct29ThuCommunityThu, Oct 29
Quiet Mornings — sensory-friendly zoo visits at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
From $15.95
Nov19ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Evening: Brandywine Railroad
Brandywine Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
Nov20FriCommunityFri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM
26th Annual Grand Illumination Celebration
Peddler's Village
Free
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 10
A Longwood Christmas 2026: Cosmic Christmas
Longwood Gardens
PaidAll ages
Nov20FriLight displaysFri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Dashin' thru the...Lights! family walk/run
Shady Brook Farm
Paid
Nov20FriOutdoor rinksThrough Jan 31
Flight On Ice at Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink
Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink
PaidAll ages
Nov20FriMarkets and festivalsThrough Jan 9
Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler's Village
Visitor & Event Center (Shop #25), Peddler's Village
Free
Nov20FriLight displaysFri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
From $24.95All ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Beyond the Fence Trail Hike — Tyler Arboretum
Tyler Arboretum — Visitor Center
From $10All ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21
Breakfast with Santa at Johnson's Corner Farm
Johnson's Corner Farm
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Through Dec 27
Christmas Village in Philadelphia 2026
Christmas Village at LOVE Park & City Hall
FreeAll ages
Nov21SatCommunitySat, Nov 21
Circle of Trees 2026
Woodmere grounds — confirm exact hall
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Craft-a-Thon — Pemberton Library
Burlington County Library System — Pemberton Library
All ages
Nov21SatOutdoorsThrough Dec 30
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Morris Arboretum & Gardens — Garden Railway
With admissionAll ages
Nov21SatMarkets and festivalsSat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Market at Winterthur
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
From $12
Nov21SatParadesSat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade
State Street, downtown Kennett Square
All ages
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
MATINEE - First Sign of Winter
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Santa's Express — West Chester Railroad
Market Street Station
Paid
Nov21SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Science Sparks: Holiday Engineering Challenges
Hagley Museum and Library
With admission
Nov21SatSanta visitsThrough Jan 31
Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show and Santa's Village
Shady Brook Farm
Paid
Nov21SatCommunityThrough Jan 3
Yuletide at Winterthur
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
*BOGO 50% OFF!* MATINEE Happy Snowman
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
Nov22SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
Hot Peas 'N Butter Family Concert — Penn Live Arts
Annenberg Center — Harold Prince Theatre
Paid
- Community
Through Jan 3
Holiday Tours at Pennypacker Mills
Pennypacker Mills
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 25 · 9:30 AM
Talkin' Turkey at Ashland Nature Center
Ashland Nature Center
From $25
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt — Pemberton Library
Burlington County Library System — Pemberton Library
Ages 3–12
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 17
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — Arden Children's Theatre
Arden Theatre Company
Paid
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 7:40 AM
Chester County Turkey Trot and Kids' Fun Run
Downingtown West High School
With admission
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
Delco Turkey Trot and Little Drumstick Fun Run
Nether Providence Elementary School
From $20
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Face to Face Turkey Trot on Forbidden Drive
Forbidden Drive — Parking Lot #3 (Thomas Road & W. Northwestern Avenue)
From $20
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Haddons Pre-Game Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run
Crows Woods
With admission
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
MoTown Turkey Trot and Gobble-Gobble Kids' Fun Run
Kiddie Academy (host venue) and US 202 Parkway
From $18.99
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:45 AM
Turkey Trot for Education — Woodstown-Pilesgrove
Marlton Park — Homan Pavilion
From $20All ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 27
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at The Media Theatre
The Media Theatre
PaidAll ages
Nov27FriCommunityThrough Jan 3
Christmas in the Castle Tour at Glencairn Museum
Glencairn Museum
From $12All ages
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM
Family Game Afternoon — Burlington County Library
Burlington County Library System — Burlington County Library
All ages
Nov27FriCrafts and cookiesFri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
Gingerbread in the Log House at the Mercer Museum
Historic Log House Quad, Mercer Museum
Free
Nov27FriLight displaysFri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Lights Meander at Fonthill Castle
Fonthill Castle
From $5All ages
Nov27FriCrafts and cookiesThrough Jan 3
Holidays at Hagley: Historic Crafts and Decorated Home
Hagley Museum and Library
With admission
Nov27FriMarkets and festivalsThrough Feb 28
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
From $5All ages
Nov27FriMarkets and festivalsFri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
RiverRink Winterfest Opening Weekend
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM
Wenonah Turkey Trot
Memorial Presbyterian Church of Wenonah
With admission
Nov28SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM
Backyard Club at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
With admission
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Celebrate the Season at Coverdale Farm Preserve
Coverdale Farm Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Crafty Scavenger Hunt: Beaded Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes — Evesham Library
Burlington County Library System — Evesham Library
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
MATINEE - A Little Mean and Green "Add DIY Candle"
Painting with a Twist - Philadelphia, PA - Center City
From $39.99All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Mount Holly Gobble 5K and Kid's Mile
Downtown Mount Holly
From $25
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 28 · 8:45 AM
St. Bernadette's Turkey Trot and Dumpling Dash
St. Bernadette School
From $10
Nov28SatCommunitySat, Nov 28
Twelfth Night Holiday Tours at Pottsgrove Manor
Pottsgrove Manor
With admission
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM
Visit with Santa at Linvilla Orchards Christmasland
Linvilla Orchards
Free
Nov28SatCommunitySat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM
Yuletide at Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
From $5
- Tree lightings
Sun, Nov 29 · 5:00 PM
Chesapeake City Christmas Tree Lighting
Pell Gardens Park
Nov29SunTrain ridesSun, Nov 29 · 8:00 AM
Christmas Tree Train — West Chester Railroad
Market Street Station
Paid
Nov29SunTree lightingsSun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
Free