Fun Things to Do with Kids in Philadelphia
Whatever the weather is doing, Philadelphia has options. We track 88 places to take kids across the area, including museums & educational attractions (26), family entertainment centers (18) and bounce & plays (10).
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.
Indoor activities for kids in Philadelphia
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 49 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.
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Popular places in Philadelphia
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 (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum with unique Artist-in-Residence and Apprenticeship programs. Not only…
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The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a natural history museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1812 and dedicated to exploring the…
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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…
This 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…
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The 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…
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Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
We list 88 kid-friendly places in Philadelphia, led by museums & educational attractions (26) and family entertainment centers (18). 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 49 indoor places in Philadelphia, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.