Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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We all know that Halloween can be a little spooky and scary, but the task of finding fun things to do for the holiday can also give parents quite a fright! Thankfully, this time of year is chock-full of fun Halloween events for kids in Philadelphia, and we know all the top spots for ghouls, goblins, and witches of every age.
From pumpkin decorating and candy collecting for young ones to super scary experiences that chill tweens and teens to the bone, our Halloween Guide for Philly Kids is constantly being updated with new ways to spend the spookiest season.
Anyone else turn into a pumpkin-hoarding, scarf-wearing, harvest-festival-seeking maniac the moment the calendar strikes September? We've rounded up the top fall festivals in Philly where you can live out your best pumpkin spice life. Most are free with pay-as-you-go activities, and all will have you posing your kids on bales of hay whether they like it or not. So dig out that plaid and head to the farm or wherever you get your fall fill, because autumn has (almost) arrived.
Take note: this list is reserved for harvest happenings, but there are even more street fairs and neighborhood festivals to peruse on our event calendar. Our fall activity guide is full of more ideas to make the most of the upcoming season, and stay tuned for updates to our favorite Halloween haunts as those spooky events rolls in.
It’s never too early to try to start planning for the next school year. Since Pennsylvania’s largest school district has released the academic calendar for Philadelphia for 2025-2026, now is the time to start preparing for staff development days (read: days off for your kids). Philadelphia’s school district calendar now recognizes the Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid al-Adha, and Good Friday with days off, representing more of the cultural diversity in the district.
It's time to take stock of all of those things you've been meaning to check out all summer but haven't quite gotten to yet. We've rounded up the top 20 must-do summer activities for Philly families before school's back in session. From outdoor movies, to free summer concerts, to festivals, keep scrolling for your end-of-summer bucket list.
You can also browse our Summer Activities Guide for Philadelphia Kids, filled with lists of the best day trips, swimming pools, amusement parks, playgrounds, and free activities to make the most of your summer homestretch.
Summer is not over yet! August in Philly is a great time to enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.
We're over that midsummer hump, but Philly still brings the family fun in its summer homestretch. Festivals run the gamut this month, from fruit fests at Linvilla, and Shady Brook, to cultural celebrations like Festival of India, and Ukrainian Folk Festival. Some summer favorites are back by popular demand, including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and the Kutztown Fair, so get that summer bucket list ready before school's back in session.
We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.
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