Family-Friendly Events in Philadelphia February 2026

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Friends and families of Woodmere and Penn Charter School are invited to a reception celebrating the young artists exhibiting in the Helen Millard Children's Gallery. This exhibition celebrates the unique creativity each student brings to Penn Charter Lower School's community through art. The imagination and self-expression of young artists are nurtured under the guidance of art teachers, Brooke Giles, Michelle Dowd, and Karen Riedleier, who expose students to a range of diverse art experiences and media. Light refreshments will be served. FREE

Cambodian Classical dance classes for beginners and intermediate students 6+ years old. more info here

Love is in the air at Winter in Franklin Square! Celebrate Valentine’s Day all February at Philly Mini Golf with LOVE. Adorable decorations and red and pink lights adorn the Philly Mini Golf course, setting a dreamy mood for you and your Valentine! Make sure you check out Chilly Philly Mini Golf with LOVE Date Night on February 14!

Children ages 3-5, with adult Introduce your preschoolers to art experiences. Children will focus on one artwork, read a related story picture book and create an art project with their adult companion. A fun and engaging way for young children to enjoy art. FREE

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Teen Art Club at Shissler Rec Center. A creative space for Fishtown teens to explore art and connect with peers.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

All Ages. Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm. All ages welcome. This ticket is valid for standing room only, general admission. ADA accommodations are available day of show. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Any change in showtimes, safety protocols, and other important information will be relayed to ticket-buyers via email. ALL SALES ARE FINALBrooklyn Bowl is now a cashless venue. As of July 8th 2024 we will no longer accept cash as a form of payment in all areas of the house. The venue has the capability to load cash onto a debit card, which you can use at the venue or anywhere that accepts Mastercard.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Unwind on First Friday with a laid-back game night featuring board games, card games, and snacks. Several games will be on hand for 2-4 players at a time, and you're welcome to bring your own games (cards, dice, board games) for the group to try.

Want to make a giant Valentine? Express whatever sentiments you may be feeling this year...on an XL scale.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Stand on sacred ground where history was made. Founded by Richard Allen in 1794, Mother Bethel is the first autonomous, organized and incorporated African American congregation in America, an enduring symbol of faith, resilience, and self-determination.

Craft Club is back now that Fishtown Library has finished renovations! Join for a Valentine's-themed paper craft session with extra special romantic supplies so everyone can make a dreamy spread for themselves or a special someone.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Cambodian Classical dance classes for beginners and intermediate students 6+ years old. more info here

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Make your own valentines at Second State Press! Free, hands-on, family-friendly valentine-making activities including letterpress poetry, collage, and screenprinting.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Franklin Square for a special Date Night on Friday, February 14. Book your couples ticket to Chilly Philly Mini Golf with Love, and get a special treat along with your love-themed date night.

Sweeten your Valentine's Day at the Zoo with a cupcake decorating experience that's equal parts creative and memorable!

Love is in the air at Philly Goat Project! Join 13 lovely goats for a date night, Galentine, or fun solo excursion.

Honor the fight for freedom and celebrate the first American abolitionist society, launched in Philadelphia in 1775. Discover how bold thinkers and brave activists laid the groundwork for a national movement to end slavery.

Join Blooming Artist Studio for a night of pizza and painting while you enjoy a date night!

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Cambodian Classical dance classes for beginners and intermediate students 6+ years old. more info here

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Ring in the Year of the Horse in Old City with a lively lion dance from the Philadelphia Suns, kid-friendly crafts with Asian Arts Initiative, and red envelope surprise giveaways.

Lunar New Year festivities take over the plaza in front of City Hall with this free celebration sponsored by Temple University. Entertainment Schedule 5 p.m.: Red envelope giveaway to the first 100 guests 5:30 p.m.: Kun-Yang/Lin Dance performance 6 p.m.: Chinese opera performance by Jiaye Xu of Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance 6:30 p.m.: Philadelphia Suns performance

Bundle up for a free outdoor Lunar New Year celebration at The Rail Park, the elevated green space built on a former Reading Railroad viaduct. We'll have Lion Dances, Tai Chi performances, waistdrumming, K-Pop dance classes, a flower market, horseback riding, and our beloved bao bar!

Philadelphia's beloved children's museum hosts a family-friendly Lunar New Year celebration with two lion dance performances by the Philadelphia Suns.

The Philadelphia Suns bring their iconic lion dance performance to Philly's historic Reading Terminal Market as part of the citywide Lunar New Year celebrations.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with a vibrant celebration filled with festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy a special performance by the Philadelphia Suns, and dive into hands-on themed workshops that bring holiday traditions to life—like learning Chinese calligraphy in the Creative Arts Studio and building your own stomp rockets in the Makerspace Studio.

Step through the iconic archway that sparked a cultural renaissance. Built in 1984, Philadelphia's Friendship Gate was the first authentic Chinese gate in the U.S., a stunning symbol of international partnership and community pride.

Look, discover, and tell us what you think on these playful tours for families. Recommended for ages 4 – 10. Space is limited; first-come, first-served.

Due to required maintenance, some galleries and artwork may be off view. Learn more.

Due to required maintenance, some galleries and artwork may be off view. Learn more.

Due to required maintenance, some galleries and artwork may be off view. Learn more.

Drop in and make art as a family. Projects change every few weeks. Artists of all ages welcome.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Due to required maintenance, some galleries and artwork may be off view. Learn more.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

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Philly Ecstatic Dance Winter 2026—every Sunday morning! Family friendly and inclusive.

The daytime companion to the night parade, this is Chinatown's marquee Lunar New Year event led by the Philadelphia Suns.

All Ages. Doors 7pm / Show 8pm. All ages welcome. This ticket is valid for standing room only, general admission. ADA accommodations are available day of show. All support acts are subject to change without notice. Any change in showtimes, safety protocols, and other important information will be relayed to ticket-buyers via email. ALL SALES ARE FINALBrooklyn Bowl is now a cashless venue. As of July 8th 2024 we will no longer accept cash as a form of payment in all areas of the house. The venue has the capability to load cash onto a debit card, which you can use at the venue or anywhere that accepts Mastercard.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Ice skating at Dilworth Park, the city's most-anticipated wintertime destination. 90-minute skate sessions with advance booking. Kids 10 & under: $7, Ages 11+: $10, Skate rental: $10. Penguin skate-aids available. Weather permitting.

Cambodian Classical dance classes for beginners and intermediate students 6+ years old. more info here

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

Grab friends and learn to play mahjong, the classic Chinese tile game similar to dominoes but played with pais engraved with Chinese symbols and characters.

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.

For children ages 18 months-5 years-old, with adult Location: Woodmere's Frances M. Maguire Hall, located at 9001 Germantown Avenue Instructor: Liz Baill Calling all artists who toddle! Join us for an hour of creative playtime in Woodmere's studios and galleries. Enjoy story time, a gallery walk, and an art project designed just for the museum's littlest visitors and their grown-ups. Free with museum admission. Projects and themes change monthly. FREE with Museum Admission

Ice skating, Ferris wheel, boardwalk games, fire pits, and winter fun at Penn's Landing. General admission is free; skating, games, rides, and food are pay-as-you-go. Dog-friendly.