Things to Do for Kids in Philly This Weekend
Friday, September 11 -- Sunday, September 13
Looking for events in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly activities.
FallFest at Shady Brook Farms
Opening Weekend
Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026
Yardley
Bring the family for a day or night down on the farm. There's endless fun, including apple picking and sunflower strolls (while supplies last), pumpkin picking, wagon rides, a 5-acre corn maze, Eerie Illuminations Halloween light show, live music every weekend, campfires, 25+ activities for the kiddos, tasty food, and spirited drinks. Website
Dream Asia Food Fest
Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026
Oaks
This festival brings together over 90 Asian food vendors representing countries from across Asia — including China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and India — for an epic day of good eats and family fun. Website
Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards
Opening Weekend
Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13, 2026
Media
Visitors to Linvilla Orchards can purchase the perfect pumpkin, pick apples, run through the corn maze or straw bale maze, try an apple sling shot, play pumpkin toss, see the barnyard animals, and take a hayride. Website
Philadelphia Honey Festival
FREE
Saturday, September 12, 2026
North Philly
Get a sweet start to the fall season at the Philadelphia Honey Festival. Guests are invited to celebrate at two different locations featuring a variety of activities, including a honey tasting, a children's carnival, and demonstrations. Website
Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions at World Cafe Live
FREE
Saturday, September 12, 2026
West Philly
Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing our city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across the local music scene. Website
Doylestown Arts Festival
FREE
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2026
Doylestown
The Doylestown Arts Festival returns for its 33rd anniversary! This is not a weekend to miss, featuring over 150 independent artists, live music on five stages, and activities for all ages. Website
Second Saturday in Germantown
FREE
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Germantown
Most Historic Germantown sites are open free of charge on the Second Saturday of each month from May through October, with many offering special events and activities on these dates. Website
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2026
Kennet Square
Kennett Square's annual mushroom festival promises culinary events, growing exhibits, children’s entertainment, vendors, and mushroom art. Don't miss the fall fun. Website
Latin American Book Fair
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Center City
Families and book lovers are invited to the Kimmel Center for a celebration of stories, art, and culture. Meet authors, illustrators, and designers from across Latin America, explore children’s books, fiction, biographies, and more, and connect with the voices behind the stories. Website
Saturday Firstival at Carpenters' Hall
FREE
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Center City
Join Carpenters' Hall for a Saturday Firstival on September 12 celebrating the First Continental Congress as part of 52 Weeks of Philly Firsts, a citywide celebration marking 250 years of Philadelphia innovation and fun. Follow @52FirstsPhilly or visit 52firstsphilly.com for all the weekly events. Website
Fall Picking & Hayrides at Johnson's Corner Farm
Opening Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, 2026
Medford, NJ
Enjoy fall festivities at Johnson's Corner Farm every day from mid-September through October. Get in the seasonal spirit with apple and pumpkin picking, hayrides, live music, animals, a corn maze, and a food tent. Website
Feria del Barrio 2026
FREE
Sunday, September 13, 2026
North Philly
La Feria del Barrio, now in its 42nd year, is one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest Latino arts and culture festivals, held in North Philly’s El Centro de Oro. The free family-friendly festival celebrates Latino heritage with food, live music and dance, arts and crafts, community resources, and activities. Website