# Things to do with kids at Please Touch Museum

> 3 upcoming family events and 4 ongoing programs and visits at Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131, in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area. Dates and times are Eastern Time. Today is Sun, Oct 25.

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## Events ahead

- [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.
- [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.
- [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.

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [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.
- [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.
- [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.

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