Family-Friendly Events in Philadelphia January 2026

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.

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.

Spark your curiosity about the birth of America's first volunteer fire company, founded by Benjamin Franklin. Step into the boots of early citizen-firefighters and see how Philly set the standard for public service.

Calling all kids and families! Have you ever wanted to explore the museum galleries after dark? Join us during Up Late with the Sphinx for an evening filled with games and gallery activities. Drop into a hands-on workshop and make something special to take home, then finish your evening with a flashlight tour through the museum. Each ticket includes a special Penn Museum patch. This program is best suited for children ages 6-12.

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.

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.

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a family program that invites children and adults to learn, reflect, and create together. Families will learn how Dr. King and others took action for freedom and justice to ensure that all people are treated fairly and equally. The program begins with storytelling and artmaking focusing on legendary figures who bravely stood up for civil rights such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, John Lewis and more. Through shared activities, families will connect these stories to ideas of courage, kindness, fairness, and working together to build a stronger community. A 2 pm performance by the award-winning team Hip Hop Fundamentals will present an interactive program of breakdancing and storytelling where children will experience American Civil Rights history in a new way, centered around Dr. King 's message of LOVE. Enjoy an afternoon that honors Dr. King’s legacy and inspires families to think about how they can help make positive change in their own communities every day. 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, 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, 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.

We are BACK to crown our second ever Mx Tattooed Mom in  The 2026 Mx Tattooed Mom Pageant: Electric Boogaloo! Tattooed Mom is home to some AMAZING events and some of the coolest clientele with pierogis, drag shows, standup comedy nights and open mics, cosmo clouds, lollipops, and we are here to find out who can carry the torch of such an incredible space on their shoulders! FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD DOORS @ 6:30PM + SHOW @ 7:30PM SUGGESTED DONATION $10-20 >> NOTAFLOF << TICKETS: EVENTBRITE Produced & Hosted by  The ZanyThing  &  Elizabeth New Jersey Come see FIVE Tmom lovers duke it out in a pageant of queer punk proportions to win: a cash prize of $300 ! sponsored by Tmom and community members. a crown and (temporary) tattoo special tmom appearances sickening prize packages! With our esteemed judges: Sarah Cowell  (Tattooed Mom’s Event Coordinator) Tan Hoang  (creator of Tattooed Momedy, comedian) Blu Lazuli  (Tattooed Mom patron, cosplayer) And our exceptional competitors representing all facets of Tattooed Mom: Eboni X Pyre  (drag-lesquer, producer, franken-diva) Brianna Benozich  (standup comic, trashbag, queer) Rexxi  (singer, songwriter, show kitten) Sir Donyx  (drag sex demon, fashion icon, club kid) Simply Ayanna  (enchantress, professional party girl, poet) with a stepdown performance from our first ever winner and current reigning Mx Tmom,  Nightshade The Glow ! So grab a pierogi, crush that lemon bourbon smash, pull up a bumper card and find out who will take that crown! ***

All Ages. Doors 8pm / Show 9pm. 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 FINAL.MCH VIP Meet & Greet Experience Includes:-One (1) General Admission ticket-Meet & Greet and group photo with the band-Private pre-show 3 song acoustic performance-"First Listen" of 1-2 unreleased tracks from the vault -Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard-Early entry into the venueBrooklyn 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.

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.

ALL AGES. Join the Fishtown Neighbors Association for a summer dance party on Saturday, January 24th at Brooklyn Bowl!Get those mid-summer wiggles out at Brooklyn Bowl with an epic kids dance party!FISHTOWN NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION x Rock N Roll Playhouse Presents: Pop Princess Dance Party featuring kid friendly pop music from Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus and more!Doors open at 10:30am and thedance party/concert runs from 11:30-12:30pm!Kid-friendly food and drinks available for purchase.  Full bar for those who are 21+Buy your tickets now!!  Our last five events completely sold out!Please note:You must buy tickets ahead of time. No tickets will be available at the door.  One ticket per person (kids and adults need tickets).Babies who aren't walking and will be carried by their parents do not need a ticket.All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.If you or someone you know would enjoy this neighborhood event but would require free or discounted tickets, please emailvicepresident@fishtown.org.  We have a limited number of free/discounted tickets.Once the website shows that all tickets are sold out, we unfortunately don't have additional tickets available.  It means we've reached max capacity for safety purposes.

Kids Dance Party at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia! Bring the little ones for a morning of dancing and fun.

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 6:30pm / 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 FINAL

Dribble, pass and shoot into history! Philadelphia tipped off the very first professional basketball league, setting the stage for the sport we love today.

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.

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

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.

University of Pennsylvania African American Resource Center presents The Orator: Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Orator is a true story, highlighting the journeyof K Rose, a gifted child orator, growing up in the city of Philadelphia underthe influence and tutelage of her mother. While her home life shaped heroratorical gift, the Black Baptist church provided the stage for her oratorical gift to be nurtured. Taking notice of the young girl’s oratorical gift, whenshe spoke on youth day at the Historical St. Paul’s Baptist church in NorthPhiladelphia, was Dr. William Cousins, an optometrist, civic leader and member of the civic group, Philadelphia Frontiers. Dr. Cousins makes a very unusual request to K. Rose at the age of thirteen, to learn the I Have a Dream speech, by the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King jr. Performed as a one-women show, the performance, highlights the history of the African American family and community. Admission is 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, 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.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with The Philadelphia Orchestra! Ring in the Year of the Horse with a concert as spirited, bold, and adventurous as its namesake. This festive evening b lends together the rich traditions of East and West, showcasing a vibrant blend of classical favorites and the distinctive colors of Chinese music.

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.

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. Art projects and activities change on a monthly basis. Join us on either Wednesday or Friday, January 28 or 30 for artmaking fun and look forward to a new activity and project in February! $15/adult (FREE for Woodmere Family Members) FREE for children

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 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 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.

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. Art projects and activities change on a monthly basis. Join us on either Wednesday or Friday, January 28 or 30 for artmaking fun and look forward to a new activity and project in February! $15/adult (FREE for Woodmere Family Members) FREE for children

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.

Thin Mints, Trefoils, history! Philadelphia was the site of the very first public Girl Scout cookie sale featuring commercially baked cookies, launching a sweet tradition that still supports girls nationwide.

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.

Ring in the Year of the Horse at our 45th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to experience vibrant Asian traditions during a full day of festivities, including storytelling, artmaking, live music and dance performances, and a traditional Lion Dance finale.

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.