Toddler Activities in Philadelphia
38 toddler-friendly things to do in Philadelphia for ages 1–3. Stroller access, nursing rooms, and age ratings on every listing.
Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, Star Park Indoor Playground – Franklin Mall, Kids Kastle. 8 listings are free. 21 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.
How to use this toddler list
Prioritize easy exits, bathrooms, snack breaks, and places where a short visit still feels worth it. KidPaths is currently tracking 38 indexable picks for this page in Philadelphia, PA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
14 for infants, 38 for toddlers, 38 for little kids, 36 for big kids.
Weather and access
27 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 21 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 36 stroller-friendly stops. 21 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
8 free picks. 26 paid 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
Star Park Indoor Playground – Franklin Mall
4.9 starsStar Park earns nearly perfect reviews because kids genuinely love every inch of it — from the towering multi-level play structures to the themed play
Kids Kastle
4.8 starsKids Kastle is an indoor play wonderland tucked inside the Gallery at Market East, featuring climbing structures, slides, and themed play areas that f
Little City Activity Center
4.8 starsLittle City Activity Center is a thoughtfully designed small-world playground where the imaginative play setups — mini buildings, pretend shops, and c
Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
4.8 starsMorris Arboretum has a hidden gem called the 'Out on a Limb' tree canopy walk — a suspended walkway about 50 feet up in the treetops that older kids a
Parks & PlaygroundsKids Kastle
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
EntertainmentStar Park Indoor Playground – Franklin Mall
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
EntertainmentAnimal Rides
Ages: Best for ages 1-6
Parks & PlaygroundsSkate N jump family fun center
Ages: Best for ages 3-16
Parks & PlaygroundsLittle City Activity Center
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
Tours & ExperiencesPartially FreeFranklin Square
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
Tours & ExperiencesAdventure Aquarium
Ages: Best for all ages
Parks & PlaygroundsShip To Fun
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
EntertainmentCandyland Adventure
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
EntertainmentKids at Play
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
Outdoor AdventuresMorris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Ages: All ages
EntertainmentThe Oasis Family Fun Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
MuseumsThe Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Ages: Best for ages 2-11
MuseumsDa Vinci Science Center
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
MuseumsThe Bucks County Children's Museum - Advance Ticketing Recommended
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
MuseumsDelaware Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
MuseumsPottstown Children's Discovery Center
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
Zoos & AquariumsElectric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
MuseumsDelaware Museum of Nature & Science
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
MuseumsexpERIEnce Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-9
MuseumsMuseum of Life and Science
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Zoos & AquariumsBig Cat Falls
Ages: All ages
Zoos & AquariumsConnecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 1-12
Zoos & AquariumsMcNeil Avian Center
Ages: All ages, especially ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeAwbury Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Zoos & AquariumsReptile and Amphibian House
Ages: All ages
Zoos & AquariumsBear Country
Ages: All ages
Outdoor AdventuresFreeReeves-Reed Arboretum
Ages: All ages
Zoos & AquariumsKidZooU
Ages: Best for ages 1-8
Farms & NaturePartially FreeThe Lands at Hillside Farms
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Outdoor AdventuresFreeJenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeJames G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All ages
Farms & NaturePartially FreePHS Meadowbrook Farm
Ages: All ages
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeHerron Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeStarr Garden Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeVon Colln Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeSister Cities Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-9
Parks & PlaygroundsPartially FreeFDR Park
Ages: Best for ages 2-16
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for toddlers (ages 1–3) in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia has 38 activities rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Top picks: Von Colln Playground, Star Park Indoor Playground – Franklin Mall, Kids Kastle, Little City Activity Center, Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Are there free toddler activities in Philadelphia?
- Yes. 8 of the 38 toddler-friendly activities in Philadelphia are completely free, including Von Colln Playground, Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens.
- What indoor activities are good for toddlers (ages 1–3) in Philadelphia?
- 21 indoor or rainy-day activities in Philadelphia are suitable for toddlers (ages 1–3). Best rated: Star Park Indoor Playground – Franklin Mall, Kids Kastle, Little City Activity Center.
- Which toddler activities in Philadelphia are stroller-friendly?
- 36 of the 38 toddler-friendly activities in Philadelphia have full stroller access.
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