Free Spring Activities in Philadelphia for Kids and Families

1. Jam out at Philadelphia Children's Festival 

University City's annual children's fest is back, with a line-up of performances and creative play activities.

2.  Get Festive at Spring Fest

Put some spring in your step at Roxborough's annual festival featuring local artists, musical acts, balloon artists, kids' games, and more.

3. Check out Naturepalooza at the Schuylkill Center

Head to Naturepalooza on April 26 for guided hikes, arts and crafts, and more free fun!

4. Celebrate Earth Month

Help clean up and celebrate the environment with a service project every Saturday in April at Newlin Grist Mill.

5. Explore Nature

Get outside and explore nature, or hike through one of Pennsylvania's State Parks.

6.  Stroll through Sister Cities Park

Philly's favorite wading pond reopens in late April, so pack a picnic, take a dip, and frolic through the discovery garden.

7. Climb Kids' Castle

Take a royal trip to Doylestown to climb an eight-story wooden castle in a 108-acre park.

8. Go Chasing Waterfalls

Who knew there were so many magical waterfalls nearby to investigate on a family day trip.

9. Visit Bartram's Garden 

Explore the gardens and stroll along the Tidal Schuylkill River, where you can also go boating, canoeing, and paddling.

The Shofuso Cherry Blossom Fest in Fairmount Park is not to be missed.

Outdoor Spring Adventures in Philly

10. Check out the Subaru Cherry Blossom Fest

Take in the cherry blossoms at Shofuso House. This family-friendly festival features taiko drumming, mullticultural musical performances, and more

11. Wander through Winterthur

 Visit Winterthur's Enchanted Woods, or join in for Daffodil Day or Spring Fling.

12. Dine on the Delaware

Philly's largest outdoor restaurant, Liberty Point, opens in late April for a family-friendly dining experience right on the Delaware Waterfront.

13. Frolic through Franklin Square

Play a round of mini-golf, ride the carousel, and peruse the playground.

14. Smell the Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

Smell the flowers of Longwood Garden's Spring Blooms display, the perfect place to spend a spring day.

15. Swing by Sesame Place 

Hang with Elmo, Cookie, Abby, and the rest of the gang. Take a ride, splash in the water, wave at a parade, and hug your favorite Sesame Street friends. 

16. Dutch Wonderland Day Trip

Pack up the car and head to Lancaster. Visit Dutch Wonderland while you're there, which opens for the season on April 5th.  

17. Dig at Diggerland

Kids operate real equipment, ride construction-themed rides, and live out their dump-trucking, excavating, bull-dozing dreams.

18. Play-A-Palooza

Get playful at Smith Memorial Playground's annual Play-A-Palooza, with music, dance, and community partners celebrating the start of playground season.

17. Hop a Spring Hayride

Take a spring hayride at Linvilla Orchards--you might even spot the Easter Bunny's house.

18. Adventure to Storybook Land

A theme park dedicated to fairy tales and nursery rhymes right outside of Philly is a perfect day trip for the littles. Visit around Easter to catch your favorite bunny.

19. Roller Skate Outside

The city's ice skating rinks go retro when spring arrives, welcoming roller skaters at Dilworth Park and Blue Cross RiverRink.

Climb aboard the most famous train from the island of Sodor as Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into Strasburg Rail Road. 

20. Ride Thomas the Train 

A Day Out with Thomas returns this spring to the Strasburg Railroad to make your Sodor-loving kid's dreams come true.

21. Go Shopping at Dilworth Park

Don't miss Philadelphia Marketplace with revolving vendors every Friday and Saturday beginning May 2nd and running all through the summer.

22. Go on an Adventure at Hellerick's Adventure Farm

Hellerick's has so much to do including climbing walls, aerial trails, mini golf, goats, and more!

23. Celebrate the Strawberry

Head to Peddler's Village for a week long celebration of your favorite red berry!

24. See the New Topiaries at the Philadelphia Zoo

Discover ZOOtopiaries at the Philadelphia Zoo brought to you by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.

25. Visit a World of Sculptures

Grounds for Sculpture features almost 300 sculptures, some of which are 25-feet tall!

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26. Visit the Museum of Illusions

Check out the perspective-changing rooms at this museum where nothing is quite as it seems.

27. Explore the Art Museum's Explosive New Exhibit

Head to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for Boom! Art and Design in the 1940s. Explore all different types of art from textiles to photography, drawing, and more.  

28. Build Something Fun at LEGOLAND

The LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting is a great place to spend the day. Check out Build the Thrills before it leaves at the end of April! 

29. Search through Magic Gardens

Explore the treasures in the garden's magical mosaics right on South Street. Visit on the second Sunday of each month for family artmaking.

30. Make Your Own Robot

Geared towards kiddos ages 3-6, this STEAM class runs Saturdays through May 31.

31. Create a Sweet Treat at the Candy Lab

Enjoy making edible crafts at the Candy Lab.

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32. Get Some Air at Thrillz

Head to Thrillz where kids (and adults) can slide, climb, and fly.

33. Have a Blast at Bubble Bash

Discover the wonder of bubbles at the Adventure Aquarium through in-exhibit sights, hands-on activities, and Insta-worthy photo ops.

34. Learn All About the Human Body at FI

Take a look inside the human body at Body Worlds: Vital at the Franklin Institute.

35. Go Prehistoric at the Academy of Natural Sciences

Check out the new Ice Dinosaurs exhibit before it goes extinct on May 4th.