Things to Do with Kids in Philadelphia, PA
56 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
FreeVon Colln Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Star Park Indoor Playground - Franklin Mall
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Reading Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 4-12
Pottstown Children's Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
FreeReeves-Reed Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeJenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ages: All ages
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Ages: All ages
Little City Activity Center
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
FreeKids Castle Central Park
Ages: 2-12
FreeWagner Free Institute of Science
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Kids Kastle
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
DreamLand Adventure
Ages: 2-10
Partially FreeThe Lands at Hillside Farms
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeJames G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All ages
FreeSister Cities Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-9
expERIEnce Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
Museum of Life and Science
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Partially FreePHS Meadowbrook Farm
Ages: All ages
Treetop Quest Philly Adventure Park and Ziplines
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (minimum age/weight requirements apply)
Candyland Adventure
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Jumpers Family Fun Zone
Ages: 2-12
FreeAwbury Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeFitzpatrick Playground
Ages: 2-12
Reptile and Amphibian House
Ages: All ages
The Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
Delaware Museum of Nature & Science
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Big Cat Falls
Ages: All ages
McNeil Avian Center
Ages: All ages, especially ages 2-10
FreeEast Fairmount Park
Ages: All ages
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
The Oasis Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
FreeHerron Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
The Mutter Museum at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Ages: Best for ages 12 and up
Partially FreeFranklin Square
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Adventure Aquarium
Ages: Best for all ages
Delaware Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Independence Seaport Museum
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Ship To Fun
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
University Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 6 and up
Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Partially FreeFDR Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-16
Altitude Trampoline Park - Feasterville
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
Ages: Best for ages 5-16
Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Bear Country
Ages: All ages
Da Vinci Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeStarr Garden Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Launch Family Entertainment Deptford
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Kids Empire Cheltenham
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Kids at Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
Funzilla Fairless Hills
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
FreeWissinoming Park
Ages: All ages
Funzilla Delran
Ages: Best for ages 4 and up
Trampoline
Ages: 4-16
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Family Travel Guide: Philadelphia, PA
Discover the best things to do with kids in Philadelphia, PA. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Philadelphia Family Guides
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Read guide →Common Questions About Philadelphia with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia has 13 free family activities. Top picks: Von Colln Playground, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Kids Castle Central Park, Wagner Free Institute of Science. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/philadelphia.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Philadelphia?
- There are 35 rainy day options in Philadelphia. Top indoor picks: Star Park Indoor Playground - Franklin Mall, Reading Science Center, Pottstown Children's Discovery Center, Little City Activity Center, Wagner Free Institute of Science.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Philadelphia?
- 43 activities in Philadelphia are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Von Colln Playground, Star Park Indoor Playground - Franklin Mall, Pottstown Children's Discovery Center, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.
- Which Philadelphia attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 38 of 56 activities in Philadelphia are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Philadelphia?
- 27 activities in Philadelphia are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania, Wagner Free Institute of Science, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park.
- How much do family activities cost in Philadelphia?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 56 activities in Philadelphia. 13 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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