Things to Do With Kids in Philadelphia

Things to do with kids in Philadelphia

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Monday Sep. 15, 2025

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

Tuesday Sep. 16

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

Wednesday Sep. 17

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

Thursday Sep. 18

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

OpenOpenOpen SMSQ wQR

5 – 10 pm

Open Studio | Open Town | Open Sound

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Community
Family

Veterans LandingLansdowne

Friday Sep. 19

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

Attraction

1 – 2:30 pm

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Ages: 9 and up
Attractions
Comedy
Family

Philly Magic ToursPhiladelphia

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6 – 8 pm

Music In The Park

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Konrad SquarePhiladelphia

Spruce Dance Nights

7 – 10 pm

Spruce Street Dance Nights at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Ages: All
Dance
Family
Free

Spruce Street Harbor ParkPhiladelphia

Saturday Sep. 20

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

wine

10 am – 4 pm

Warren County Winery Train

delaware river railroad excursionsPhillipsburg

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

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11 am – 1 pm

Kids’ Drop-In Craft

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Family
Free

Historic St. George’s Museum and ArchivesPhiladelphia

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11 am – 1 pm

Crafting History: Create a Candle!

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes
Family

Historic St. George’s Museum and ArchivesPhiladelphia

Attraction

1 – 2:30 pm

The Great Philadelphia Comedy Magic Walking Tour

Ages: 9 and up
Attractions
Comedy
Family

Philly Magic ToursPhiladelphia

Sam Rise_Credit Ray Bailey

9 – 11 pm

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret: The Layaway

Ages: All
Family
LGBTQ+
Music

The Wanamaker BuildingPhiladelphia

Sunday Sep. 21

Gecko_pollinators

10 am – 5 pm

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Garden Railway: World Pollinators

Ages: All
Family
Outdoors

Morris Arboretum & GardensPhiladelphia

wine

10 am – 4 pm

Warren County Winery Train

delaware river railroad excursionsPhillipsburg

Pumpikns and Gourds

10 am – 6 pm

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival

Hellerick’s Adventure FarmDoylestown

back to school moi

10 am – 8 pm

Back To School Means Back to the Museum of Illusions Philadelphia

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Family

Museum of Illusions PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia

PopUpPlay

1 – 4 pm

Family Funday with PopUpPlay at Spruce Street Harbor Park

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Family
Free

Spruce Street Harbor ParkPhiladelphia

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