Free Things to Do with Kids in Philadelphia
15 free kid-friendly activities in Philadelphia. No admission fees: parks, playgrounds, trails, and more. Age ratings and parent tips for every listing.
Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Kids Castle Central Park. 1 listing is indoor. 12 listings are outdoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.
How to use this free activities list
Use this list when you need a low-cost anchor stop or a quick add-on between meals. KidPaths is currently tracking 15 indexable picks for this page in Philadelphia, PA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
6 for infants, 14 for toddlers, 14 for little kids, 15 for big kids.
Weather and access
3 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 14 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 6 stroller-friendly stops. 3 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
15 free picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.
Top Picks
Von Colln Playground
5 starsVon Colln Playground sits adjacent to the scenic Von Colln Athletic Field near the Philadelphia Museum of Art area, giving kids both playground equipm
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
4.8 starsReeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit, NJ has spectacular daffodil and azalea displays in spring that kids love running through. The Whale Pond area and woo
Kids Castle Central Park
4.8 starsKids Castle is a beloved community playground in Bucks County with a massive wooden castle-themed structure that has delighted generations of kids. Th
Wagner Free Institute of Science
4.8 starsThe Wagner Free Institute is a Victorian natural history museum that has barely changed since 1865, and that's the point. The enormous collection of m
Anna C. Verna Playground
4.8 starsThis well-maintained South Philadelphia neighborhood playground offers a clean, safe space to play in the heart of a family-friendly residential area.
FreeVon Colln Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeReeves-Reed Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeKids Castle Central Park
Ages: 2-12
FreeWagner Free Institute of Science
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
FreeAnna C. Verna Playground
Ages: 2-10
FreeJames G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All ages
FreeAwbury Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeSister Cities Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-9
FreeChildren's Playground at FDR Park
Ages: 2-10
FreeFitzpatrick Playground
Ages: 2-12
FreeChampions Park Playground
Ages: 2-12
FreeEast Fairmount Park
Ages: All ages
FreeHerron Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
FreeSmith Playground
Ages: 1-9
FreeWissinoming Park
Ages: All ages
Common Questions
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia has 15 free family-friendly activities. Top-rated picks include Von Colln Playground, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Kids Castle Central Park, Wagner Free Institute of Science, Anna C. Verna Playground. All are free admission; no tickets needed.
- Are there free outdoor activities for kids in Philadelphia?
- Yes. 12 of the 15 free activities in Philadelphia are outdoors, including parks, playgrounds, and trails.
- What free activities in Philadelphia are good for toddlers?
- 14 free activities in Philadelphia are rated for toddlers (ages 1 to 3). Parent favorites: Von Colln Playground, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Kids Castle Central Park.
- How many free activities in Philadelphia are stroller-friendly?
- 6 of the 15 free activities in Philadelphia are fully stroller-friendly.
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