Philadelphia, PA
Fun Things to Do with Kids in Philadelphia
Whatever the weather is doing, Philadelphia has options. We track 166 places to take kids across the area, including family entertainment centers (28), museums and educational attractions (26) and arcades (17).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Philadelphia. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 23 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Indoor activities for kids in Philadelphia
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 62 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Philadelphia
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 17 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Philadelphia
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Philadelphia
14 categories, 166 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Philadelphia
8 of 166, ordered by distance from Philadelphia.
Dilworth Park
Dilworth Park is a public park and gathering space in Center City Philadelphia, offering an open plaza for families to enjoy events, food vendors, and seasonal…
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Accepts NARMThe Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum with unique Artist-in-Residence and Apprenticeship programs. Not only…
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Accepts ASTC Passport ProgramThe Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a natural history museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1812 and dedicated to exploring the…
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Accepts Time Travelers
Sister Cities Park
Dilworth Park is a public park and gathering space in Center City Philadelphia, offering an open plaza for families to enjoy events, food vendors, and seasonal…
The Philadelphia Sketch Club
Accepts ROAMThis is an artist's club founded in 1860 that continues to serve as a gathering place for visual artists in Philadelphia. Members and visiting artists can view…
The Franklin Institute
Accepts ASTC Passport ProgramThe Franklin Institute is a science museum located at 222 N 20th St in Philadelphia, PA. Families and children can explore hands-on exhibits and experiences…
Mütter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Accepts ROAMA museum of medical history in Philadelphia displaying anatomical specimens, medical models, and historical instruments in a nineteenth-century gallery setting…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
We list 166 kid-friendly places in Philadelphia, led by family entertainment centers (28) and museums and educational attractions (26). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Philadelphia for free?
17 of the places we list in Philadelphia are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Philadelphia when it is raining?
There are 62 indoor places in Philadelphia, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.