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Philadelphia, PA Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Philadelphia, PA, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Philadelphia, PA.

Indoor Pick

Please Touch Museum

Children's Museum

4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131

4.9 / 5

Indoor Pick

Franklin Institute

Science Museum

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

4.8 / 5

Playground Pick

Franklin Square

Parks

200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

4.8 / 5

Top Pick 4

Philadelphia Children's Theatre

Theater

101 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

4.8 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Independence National Historical Park

Historical Park

143 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

4.7 / 5

Top Pick 6

Philadelphia Puppetry Arts

Performance Venue

39 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

4.7 / 5

Toddler Pick

The Franklin Fountain

Food & Treats

116 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

4.7 / 5

Top Pick 8

Eastern State Penitentiary

Historical Tour

2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

4.6 / 5

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Philadelphia, PA.

OCTOBE01

Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square

OCTOBE 01 · starts Oct 1

18-hole Halloween-themed mini golf with eerie lights, haunting music, and scary surprises. Daytime play is kid-friendly

Paid/Varies · Ongoing

OCTOBE10

OCTOBE 10 · starts Oct 10

Trick-or-treating, animal pumpkin feedings, costume contests, giant skeletons, and fall foliage views from the Pherris Wheel

Paid/Varies · Ongoing

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