Things to do with kids in Parkside
Including Belmont, Cedar Park, Cobbs Creek, Mantua, Overbrook and 6 more nearby neighborhoods
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Builder Club: For Kids of All ages - Haverford Library
Great for kids of all ages to unleash their creativity together.
Bluey x CAMP: Bluey's House
Immersive experience featuring a replica of Bluey's house, meet-and-greet with Bluey and Bingo, plus interactive play areas.
Baby Toddler Storytime Free Play
Great way to engage your little one with stories and playtime.
Baby Toddler Storytime Free Play - Walnut Street West Library
Great way to tire out your little ones before nap time.
Twilight Tales Family Story Time
A great way to spark your child's love for stories and crafts.
Family Storytime and Playgroup
A perfect blend of stories and play for your little ones.
Family Storytime
A perfect way to engage all ages with stories and songs.
Baby Lap Sit Storytime
A cozy spot for little ones to enjoy stories in your lap.
Read Baby Read Storytime Playgroup
A perfect way to engage your little ones with stories and play.
中文故事時間 (Chinese Storytime)
A delightful way to immerse your kids in the Chinese language.
Arts Crawl
A creative outlet for your little artists and culture enthusiasts.
Kayak Tour
Guided kayak tour offering equipment rental and paddling instructions, plus scenic views of the river.
Dirty Dancing
Outdoor movie night featuring the film Dirty Dancing, plus space for blankets and picnics.
Fungadelphia Festival
Fungadelphia Festival featuring local mushroom displays, workshops, and guided nature walks, plus family-friendly activities.
Turtle Talks with Aark Wildlife Rehab and Education Center
Educational event featuring talks about turtles, wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
SWWAG Workshop – Harvesting the Healing Power: An Afro-Herbalism Workshop on Elderberries
Educational workshop at Mill Creek Farm featuring elderberry harvesting, processing, plus hands-on creation of oxymel.
Free Community Day: Ready Set School Presented by IBX
Free admission for a day of learning healthy habits through play.
Happy National Dog Day!
Outdoor event celebrating National Dog Day featuring dog-friendly activities, plus community engagement opportunities.
Sunset Kayak Tour
Guided kayak tour on the Schuylkill River featuring equipment rental, paddling instructions, plus scenic views.
Let’s Do Lunch
Lunchtime promotion featuring dozens of restaurants, cafés, and eateries serving specials for $10 to $20.
Daniel Tiger Meet and Greet
Meet and greet event featuring Daniel Tiger, with limited first-come, first-served sessions.
Yoga in the Park: Rise and Flow with Eunmi
A calming outdoor escape for parents juggling mixed-age kids.
Sprouts Nature Exploration
Nature exploration event offering sensory-focused classes for young children, plus hands-on activities.
Philly Fringe Fest hits the big 3-0 this fall and will feature 330 performances
Annual arts festival featuring 330 performances across various genres, plus local food vendors.
Art Show and Exhibition: From Invisible to Invincible: Honoring the Art of Color
Explore a vibrant world of color that sparks creativity in kids!
22nd Annual Fairmount Arts Crawl
A vibrant way to expose your kids to local art and culture.
Dino Day
Interactive event featuring dinosaur bone digging, fossil touching, and prehistoric crafting, plus dino-themed activities.
Philly Fun Fishing Fest
Community fishing festival featuring catch-and-release activities, gear rentals, plus family-friendly events.
Members Only Morning
Exclusive morning access for museum members featuring art exploration, interactive exhibits, plus early entry.
Mornings for Little Bees - Fall 2026 Sessions
Drop-in early childhood program featuring structured play, art activities, and music time, plus flexible scheduling.
Mornings for Little Bees - Fall Session
Fall session offering a structured morning program for ages 2-4 with creative activities and social play.
Party in the Playground
A fun night out while supporting play for families in the city.
Arts Crawl
When you want to spark creativity in your young artist.
Guided Tour
Guided tour featuring sacred objects from various religions, plus interactive discussions on rituals.
Nature and Poetry
A peaceful night of creativity while the kids explore nature.
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet & Greet
Event featuring a meet-and-greet with costumed Gabby, themed activities, plus advance sign-up required.
Lunar New Year at Please Touch Museum
A perfect way to celebrate the Lunar New Year with your little ones.
Nature Journaling: Seed Starting
A creative way to embrace spring with nature-loving kids.
Nature Journaling: Seed Starting
A calm, creative way to kick off the spring planting season.
Nature Journaling: Seed Starting
Great way to spark your child's interest in plants and nature.
Nature Journaling: Plants for Birds
A creative way to engage kids with nature and local wildlife.
Aquatic Saturday: Clever Critters!
Great for kids fascinated by bugs and water creatures!
Nature Journaling: Plants for Birds
Connect with nature and inspire your child's curiosity about birds!
Discover Trees at the Discovery Center
A great way to get kids excited about nature and conservation.
Aquatic Saturday: Fishing Around & Mussel Measuring
Great way to introduce your kids to aquatic ecosystems for free.
Aquatic Saturday: Fishing Around & Mussel Measuring
A calm weekend activity for your budding nature enthusiast.
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Movie Nights
A budget-friendly way to enjoy movies under the stars with kids.
Members‑Only Morning
Exclusive morning fun for your family before the crowds arrive!
Fantastic Flight!
A fun way to explore flying things while burning off some energy.
Backyard Bash
A great way to burn off energy when you can't go outside.
March PWB
A calm morning tailored for kids with sensory sensitivities.
Holi Celebration
Celebrate love and joy with your family in a colorful festival!
Trolley Trail Run
Great for teen runners ready to hit the trails with friends.
Greenhouse Yoga at the Horticulture Center
Yoga for families in a beautiful, calming greenhouse setting.
Relics and Ruins: West Park
A nature hike that uncovers hidden history for curious kids.
Trolley Trail Run
Perfect chance for teens to run off energy while connecting with peers.
Greenhouse Yoga at the Horticulture Center
A calm morning escape for parents while kids enjoy the greenhouse.
All In Adventures
Escape room venue featuring themed rooms, puzzle challenges, and team-building activities, plus group discounts.
Black Hound Clay Studio West
Community ceramics studio offering summer art camps, wheelthrowing workshops, plus open studio sessions.
Cinemark Theatres
National multiplex movie theater featuring first-run films, 3D screenings and luxury seating options.
Cira Green
Rooftop park offering a large lawn, picnic tables, and a fountain, plus skyline views of Philadelphia.
Clark Park
Community park featuring a playground, farmers market and picnic areas, plus a life-sized Dickens sculpture.
Courtney D'Avella
Versatile venue featuring event spaces, catering services, and workshops, plus a scenic outdoor area.
Crafting Camp at Beehive
A free camp for kids to unleash their inner artist this summer.
CrazyFaces FacePainting
Mobile face painting service offering face painting, henna body art and airbrush tattoos, plus on-site transformations.
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
Historic waterworks museum featuring guided tours, indoor exhibits on water conservation, plus outdoor learning areas.
Historic Strawberry Mansion
Historic house museum featuring furnished period rooms, antique toy collections, plus guided tours available.
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)
Free contemporary art museum featuring rotating exhibitions, interactive gallery experiences, plus guided tours.
Kids Intro/Beginner
Beginner skateboard course for ages 6-9, featuring group lessons and safety gear, plus experienced instructors.
Let's Cook!
Hands-on cooking classes for kids, teens and adults featuring healthy recipes, plus private catering services.
Oasis Family Fun Center
Indoor family entertainment center offering play areas and birthday party spaces, plus group event options.
Penn Ice Rink
Indoor skating facility featuring public skating sessions, group lessons, plus youth hockey programs.
Penn Museum
Archaeology and anthropology museum featuring global artifacts, hands-on family programs, plus outdoor garden seating.
Philadelphia Zoo
Renowned zoo featuring over 1,900 rare animals, educational programs and interactive exhibits, plus a historic backdrop.
Philadelphia Zoo Construction Update
Exciting adventures await at the newly renovated Philadelphia Zoo!
Playology
Indoor play space featuring open play areas, soft-play features like a ball pit, plus creative workshops.
Please Touch Museum
Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits, a carousel ride, plus sensory-friendly mornings.
Please Touch Museum
Interactive museum with hands-on exhibits, carousel, and water play for ages 0-7
Skate The Foundry
Indoor and outdoor skate park offering lessons, camps and open skate sessions, plus a pro shop and cafe.
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Free historic playground with 10-foot wooden slide and indoor playhouse for kids 1-10
Smith Memorial Playground and Playhouse
Free-to-visit play venue featuring an outdoor playground, a historic indoor Playhouse, plus a giant wooden slide.
Teens Adv. Beginner/Intermediate Course
Advanced beginner/intermediate skateboard course for ages 10 and up, featuring Ollie techniques and drop-in practice.
Test Indoor Play Space
Indoor playground featuring climbing structures, slides and a soft play area, plus a parents' lounge.
The Board and Brew - Philadelphia, PA
Cafe featuring a large board game collection, casual dining options, plus a private party room for groups.
The Discovery Center
Nature-focused learning center offering public programs, space rentals, plus hands-on exploration activities.
Treetop Quest Philly
Outdoor aerial ropes and zipline park featuring over 60 obstacles, age-specific courses, plus birthday packages.
University City District
Neighborhood nonprofit offering family-friendly outdoor events, plus support for local businesses.
University Family Fun Center
Traditional arcade featuring skeeball, air-hockey, and pinball games, plus a ticket redemption counter.
Wondergy
Traveling science show featuring interactive STEM assemblies, hands-on demos, plus engaging physics experiments.
Young Artist Summer Camp: Potions & Pigments: Art from the natural worlds
Crafty fun for little nature lovers and budding artists.