Winter Activities Guide for Philadelphia Families

Discover all the best things to do with Philly kids in Winter with Mommy Poppins' Guide to Winter Fun for Families in Philadelphia.
 
Get rid of the winter blues with our guide to Winter Fun in Philadelphia for families. We give you the scoop on the best things to do and places to go this winter in Philly. Start with our list of the top 30 things to do with Philly kids this winter for some great inspiration on family winter fun.
 

Find FREE indoor activities with our round up of the best free indoor play areas for Philly kids and check out our mega list of snow day boredom busters for kids to avoid cabin fever if you're stuck at home. 


Read on to discover the best things to do outdoors in Philadelphia with kids this winter. If you're looking to go outdoor ice skating, we round up the best places to take the kids here.  Find great spots for family snow tubing and our ultimate guide to the best kids' sledding spots in Philly. Plus, see the best places to go skiing and snowboarding with kids near Philadelphia, and think outside the box with our list of great snow games and outdoor winter activities for kids beyond sledding. 
Playing in the snow: a favorite winter activity for Philly kids

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Smith Memorial Playhouse is always free, with space for kids to make their own crafts. Photo courtesy of Smith
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In addition to Pay-What-You-Wish First Sundays, kids 18 and under are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum
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What kid doesn't love a game of pretend?
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Visit Wissahickon Environmental Center to learn how sap is collected from sugar maple trees and turned into syrup. Photo courtesy of the center
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The bright and whimsical play space at Kith + Kin. Photo courtesy of Kith & Kin
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Keep kids happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.
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