Kid-Friendly
The Best Spring Festivals to Check Out in Philly
It’s finally spring, which means we are entering peak festival season. Every weekend that it’s nice out, it seems some major Philly street will be […]
The Top 10 Things to Do With Kids in Philly This January
It’s a new year and that means new adventures to be had in Philly. As 2025 starts up, here are the best family-friendly events in […]
Where to Find Santa in and Around Philly
Santa Claus is coming to town — all over town! Whether you’re looking for a meal with the big guy, a traditional photo op, or […]
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Philly Summer Camps
I don’t know how we got here, but suddenly summer is coming. Philly public schools wrap up this week, and some other area schools are […]
Giant Trolls Are Taking Over the Philadelphia Zoo Next Month
I’ll be honest: When I first got a tip about trolls coming to the zoo, I pictured the tiny, candy-colored Dreamworks ones with big hair […]
7 Philly-Area Sunflower Farms to Brighten Your Summer
Without fail, sometime around late summer you open your Instagram to find it awash in bright yellow. Influencers in floppy hats all seemed to find […]
Why Philly Needs to Close More Streets to Car Traffic
As anyone who regularly traverses it knows, 9th Street as it runs through the Italian Market is chaos. The 47M bus squeezes its way north, […]
17 Big Ideas to Make Philly a Kid-Friendly City
Eleven summers ago, the Center City District unveiled a newly renovated Sister Cities Park. Embedded in the midst of the buzzing Ben Franklin Parkway, the once-barren swath […]
4 Ways Philly Could Make Public Transit Easier for Kids
Because access is everything. Here, a handful of family-forward transit transformations: Let ’Em Ride Indego bikes with kids’ seats would be a great addition to […]
How to Make a More Kid-Friendly Philadelphia, and Why We Absolutely Should
Eleven summers ago, the Center City District unveiled a newly renovated Sister Cities Park. Embedded in the midst of the buzzing Ben Franklin Parkway, the […]
First Look: Pixar-Themed Mini Golf Is Coming to Philly This Summer
Every summer, we look forward to the Delaware River Waterfront opening up with its Summerfest attractions, paddle boats, lazy hammock lounge and more. Well, this […]
Your Guide to Earth Day Events and Volunteering Around Philly
Earth Day is Saturday, April 22nd, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate around town. From sustainability-focused organizations to volunteer with to interactive, kid-friendly […]
First Look: Giant Animatronic Dinosaurs and Bugs Are Coming to the Zoo
This spring, the Philadelphia Zoo will hosts life-size animatronic dinosaurs and super-size animatronic insects in a new experience that’s sure to be a must-do for […]
12 Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails a Short Drive From Philly
While the Philly area boasts a ton of great hiking trails — including ones with waterfalls and near breweries — not everyone has time to […]
Just Announced: New Details on the Franklin Institute’s Upcoming Disney Exhibit, Disney100
Disney’s annual D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA, is a big weekend for fans of all things Disney (plus Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and all the […]