It's Easter weekend. If you haven't locked anything in yet, don't stress — the Easter Promenade is back on South Street for its 93rd year, there are egg hunts all over the city, a big spring kickoff at Smith Playground, and free jazz and art at the Barnes on Sunday. Here's the shortlist.

Sunday · 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
South Street to Headhouse Plaza · Queen Village · · All ages
🟢Just show up · rain or shine · free bunny ears at the start
A 93-year-old Philly tradition. The parade kicks off at 5th & South at 12:30 and ends at Headhouse Plaza with a Best Dressed contest — nine categories this year, including babies, kids, families, and a Philly 250 costume slot. Free bunny ears and Frankford Candy for everyone who walks. No registration, no tickets, just show up in your Easter best.
View details →East Falls · Saturday · neurodivergent-friendly
McMichael Park · East Falls · Saturday · 10:15 AM
Timed rounds by age group (2–4, 5–7, 8–12) and a dedicated start for neurodivergent kids. Fundraiser for Mifflin pre-k with local vendors. Rain date April 18.
View details →East Passyunk · Saturday · toddler-friendly
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East Passyunk Community Center · East Passyunk · Saturday · 10:00 AM
Staggered hunts by age — 10 AM for 4 and under, 11 AM for 5–7, noon for 8–12. Free with prizes.
Northern Liberties · Sunday
Liberty Lands Park · Northern Liberties · Sunday · 2:00 PM
Community egg hunt at Liberty Lands. All ages, no registration, just show up.
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Saturday · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Smith Memorial Playground · East Fairmount Park · · All ages
🟡Pack snacks · parking fills up early · sunscreen if it's warm
Smith Playground's big spring season opener. Extended playground hours, hands-on activities from local orgs, DJ Darryl spinning all morning, and two interactive performances by Philly Sensory Theater. Free — register ahead on Ticketleap for a smoother check-in.
View details →Right next door · 1 PM
The Discovery Center · East Fairmount Park · Saturday · 1:00 PM
Walk 2 minutes to the reservoir after. Audubon runs a kid-friendly community science session — binoculars, scavenger hunts, insect sampling at the lake. Free, registration required.
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Sunday · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Barnes Foundation · Parkway Museums District · · All ages (storytime for 2+)
🟢Just show up · no tickets needed · stroller-friendly
Easter Sunday without the brunch reservation. Free gallery access all day, storytime for ages 2 and up at 10:30, art activities led by Fleisher Art Memorial teachers, and live jazz performances from Philly youth musicians after 1 PM. Low-key, lots of space, and you can leave whenever the kids hit the wall.
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Saturday · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Franklin Square · Old City · · All ages
🟢Stroller-friendly · grab timed tickets online · bring a basket
Bring an Easter basket and collect candy along Franklin Square's trail. Timed entry keeps crowds manageable. Low-key enough for stroller kids, festive enough to feel like Easter without the chaos of a big hunt.
View details →While you're there
Franklin Square · Old City · Open all day
The playground is free and steps from the trail. The Parx Liberty Carousel is $4 a ride and a hit with toddlers. Just 3 blocks away, check out our friends at Matcha Maiko — grab a mid-day matcha pick-me-up or ice cream for the kids.
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Toy lending library + drop-in hangouts · Ages 0–5 · Hangouts: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat
A toy library where you borrow toys instead of buying them. Membership gets you access to a rotating collection of quality toys plus drop-in play hangouts throughout the week — low-key, unstructured time in a space designed for little kids. They also host Little Beets music classes on Mondays. 3426 Conrad St C2 in East Falls.
Learn more →That's it for this weekend. If you go to something we recommended, hit reply and tell us how it was — we read every message. See you next Thursday. — TinyJawns
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