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Easter Weekend 2023: 10 Things To Do in Philly With Kids

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 7:55am

Visit the Easter Bunny at Linvilla Orchards and take a hayride to Bunnyland. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Easter weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Get your Easter or Passover celebrations off to an amazing start! From family-friendly events like the annual South Street Promenade, where you can dress up and win a prize, to the Sesame Place Passover Event featuring stories and a sing-along, there is something for everyone this weekend. Make sure to bring your little Easter bunnies to Franklin Square's Hop-A-Long Trail on Saturday, and don't miss the musical adventure Into the Woods, which runs at the Kimmel through Sunday.

For more family fun, we've got the best Easter Scavenger Hunts and Other At-Home Easter Egg Hunt Ideas, or plan your Spring Break itinerary with our list of 26 Fun Things To Do in Philly. More seasonal inspiration awaits in the Best Things To Do in Philly in April with Kids.

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids April 2023

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 7:44am

Hop on over to the Quakertown Easter Egg Hunt!

Easter, Passover, and Earth Day mean lots of fun for kids in Philly this April! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this month.

Philly springs into action this April, so get ready for warm weather and lots of outdoor activities. Soak up the sun with a stroll through the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival or find an egg hunt near you with Easter Bunny appearances. April is Earth Month, so celebrate at Earth Fest in Ambler. Don't forget classic favorites getting new makeovers: Dilworth Park turns retro roller rink with fresh activities, plus there's an awe-inspiring new exhibit opening at the Philadelphia Zoo filled with giant dinosaurs and enormous insects!

Both Passover and Ramadan occur over several weeks in April, so check out our new Mommy Poppins guides to celebrating or appreciating these important holidays with your kids. Find more seasonal fun around Philly in our Spring Fun Guide for Philly Kids featuring our guide to the best playgrounds and tot lots for preschoolers.

Best Easter Egg Hunts in Philly

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 7:09am

Join an exciting Easter Egg Hunt at the American Swedish Historical Museum. Photo courtesy of American Swedish Historical Museum

The Easter egg hunts in Philadelphia are here! Easter Sunday is just a hop, skip, and a jump away, and one of the best ways to celebrate with kids is to attend one of these treat-filled Easter egg hunts. From pathways at parks to farmland searches and even artist-designed treasure hunts, kids will be spoilt for choice with creative ways to find treasures galore.

Most of these Easter egg hunts are free and a great way to welcome spring and celebrate Easter in Philadelphia with kids. Be sure to check our event calendar for more egg hunts and Easter activities in your neighborhood, including top spots for Easter Bunny Pictures, Bunny Brunches, and Easter Train Rides.

Easter Bunny Brunches, Trains, and Easter Bunny Pictures near Philly

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Fri, 03/10/2023 - 6:23am

Hayrides to Bunnyland run all day. and remember to pickup your handmade Easter treats at Linvilla Orchards. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Meet the Easter Bunny near Philly at the mall, aboard a train, at the zoo, and even at brunch!

Easter is here, and the malls, farms, and other exciting events around Philly are abuzz with cheerful bunnies hopping around. It's time for families to look forward to an exciting holiday tradition: searching high and low for mischievous (but oh-so photogenic) Easter Bunnies near Philadelphia. Whether your family prefers mall pictures or festive brunches, farms, or train rides with Mr. Easter Bunny himself at the helm, there are plenty of options throughout the Delaware Valley this season. So don't forget your camera — it's time to get hoppin' on an exciting Easter experience!

For more ways to get Easter-ready, browse our list of our favorite Easter movies, or plan your most creative egg hunt yet with our list of more than 30 Easter egg hunt ideas. Find more seasonal fun around Philly in our Spring Fun Guide for Philly Kid s.

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids March 2023

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 9:28am

Peddler’s Village has lots of Peeps, doing all sorts of things, on display in March! Photo courtesy of Peddler's Village

From Maple Sugaring to St. Patrick's Day to Purim and the arrival of spring, March is a great time to get out and enjoy Philly! Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Philly this month.

Let Betsy kick off Women's History Month at her house in Philly, then sweeten up your life with sappy sugary goodness. At Peace Valley Nature Center or Fox Chase Farm, you can learn the secrets of making maple syrup on Maple Sugar Day. Add a delicious dash of tradition by indulging yourself with hamantaschen at Purim Fest, then enjoy a wee bit of Irish culture at Philly's St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And top off the month with a delightful musical afternoon of Pooh Bear in the Hundred Acre Wood at the Kimmel Center.

Presidents Day Weekend 2023 Things To Do in Philly: Disney 100, Jurassic World Live, and More

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Wed, 02/15/2023 - 7:07am

Take your dino lovers to Jurassic World Live!

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this Presidents Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Experience a century of Disney magic, witness prehistoric creatures come to life, and honor past presidents all in one weekend! The Franklin Institute proudly presents the world premiere of Disney100: The Exhibition, offering an extraordinary journey through the history behind its legendary films. This weekend you can also travel to prehistoric times at Jurassic World Live, a thrilling show featuring those majestic dinosaurs we love so much. Finally, explore Philadelphia in all its historic glory this Presidents Day. Take part in the unique programming at the Constitution Center at the Kids Town Hall and costume contest. Plus, visit the Museum of the American Revolution, where you can experience George Washington-themed discoveries throughout your journey.

If the kids need to burn some energy with an extra day or two off from school, check out the Best Indoor Play Spaces and Playgrounds near Philly and 50+ Indoor Activities for Philly Kids. We've also made our picks for the coolest things to see and do all month on the Best Things to Do in Philly in February with Kids.

Where To Go Maple Sugaring near Philadelphia

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Sun, 02/12/2023 - 7:12am

Visit Wissahickon Environmental Center to learn how sap is collected from sugar maple trees and turned into syrup. Photo courtesy of the center

It's time for the sweetest part of Pennsylvania winter - and we've got you covered with all the locations perfect for a family sugaring excursion! Whether it be watching expert tree-tappers, spending entire days tasting delicious syrups, or enjoying unique weekend festivals celebrating this seasonal tradition, there are plenty of opportunities to see what our state has to offer. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into amber sweets accompanied by friends and family alike as these once-a-year experiences start up. Many are local events, but some are better suited to a day trip or weekend getaway. Keep reading to check out what the syrup season has to offer.

Don't forget to take advantage of everything winter offers families in our Winter Activities Guide. For more exciting things to do like this sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters.

Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Philly with Kids February 2023: Disney 100, Black History Month, and More

Submitted by Victoria Fox on Sun, 01/29/2023 - 7:49am

Disney100 will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923. Photo courtesy of the Franklin Institute

February brings so many things to do in Philly, from Black History Month, to Valentine's Day, to Presidents Day Weekend, to the Eagles Super Bowl!

With the Eagles headed to Super Bowl LVII, this February in Philly will be one for The Birds! Wear your green, teach your kids the fight song, and get ready to watch our Eagles fly. In other news...move over Harry--it's Mickey's turn at the Franklin Institute, where the world premiere of Disney100 opens mid-month with all the behind-the-scenes Disney magic you can handle. Car enthusiasts can kick off their month at the Philadelphia Auto Show, back by popular demand. Celebrate Black History Month at the National Liberty Museum, Betsy Ross House, or at Smith Playground's annual Leaders and Legends exhibition. On Presidents Day, bring your toughest questions about the nation to a Kids Town Hall at the National Constitution Center. Also this month, Chilly Philly Mini Golf gets a Valentine's Day makeover, so don't forget to tee off at with your sweethearts in tow.

Check out our Indoor Activities Guide for great ways to stay warm while having all the February fun, featuring 50 indoor places to visit with kids when Philly gets chilly.