Things to Do for Kids in Philly This Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 31 -- Sunday, Feb. 1

Looking for events in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly activities to add to your must-do list.

Best Things To Do in and Near Philly this Weekend with Kids

CultureFest! Lunar New Year
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Philadelphia
Ring in the Year of the Snake at Penn Museum's 44th annual Lunar New Year celebration. Bring the whole family to learn about vibrant Asian traditions with a full day of festivities, including storytelling, art-making, live music, and dance performances, ending with a traditional Lion Dance. Website

Mount Holly Fire and Ice Festival
FREE
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Mout Holly, New Jersey
Guests at this annual Mount Holly festival can expect to view beautiful ice sculptures carved right before their eyes. Keep warm with a bowl of hot chili while strolling the vendors on High Street and enjoying live music. Website

Founders Philly Freeze Out
FREE
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Manayunk
Manayunk has teamed up with Founders Brewing to turn Main Street into a winter wonderland. Bundle up and come to Main Street to catch live ice carving demonstrations, incredible ice sculptures, Founders taskings and beer specials in restaurants and bars, a Winter Market, line dancing, a snowy igloo, the Manayunk Chowder Crawl, a moonbounce, and more! This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole gang. Website

Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day
FREE
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
On the first Sunday of each month, the Barnes offers free admission and creative programming to its visitors with a full day of family-friendly activities. Themes change monthly, with new art activities, performers, and guest artists each month. Website

Family Festival: Neighbors at Play
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art and consider what brings people together while exploring artworks of all kinds of communities—past, present and make-believe. Activities include Art Kids Studio, stories with Thembi Palmer, and much more. Website

Childspace's Winter Warmup Concert
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Philadelphia
The Childspace Parents Committee is hosting a kid-friendly benefit concert at NewCourtland – come shimmy and shake off the winter blahs with hot cocoa, activities, and free food and snacks for as long as they last. Website

Black History Month at the National Constitution Center
Sunday, February 1 through Saturday, February 28, 2026
Philadelphia
During the month of February, the National Constitution Center honors the achievements and rich heritage of Black Americans and the impact their stories have had on constitutional history. Commemorate Black History Month by diving into the lives of Revolutionary-era Black American figures, the continued fight for freedom and equality during the Civil War and Reconstruction, and the inspirational work of Black suffragists, politicians, students, and more. Website

Things to Do for Kids in Philly This WeekendSaturday, Jan. 31 -- Sunday, Feb. 1

Things to Do for Kids in Philly This Weekend
Saturday, Jan. 31 -- Sunday, Feb. 1