Tween Activities in Philadelphia
45 tween-approved activities in Philadelphia for ages 10 to 12. Escape rooms, outdoor adventures, cost estimates, and planning tips.
Highest rated: Von Colln Playground, Reading Science Center, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park. 7 listings are free. 28 listings work for rainy days. Qualified listings include stroller access, cost estimates, and practical planning tips.
How to use this tweens list
Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 45 indexable picks for this page in Philadelphia, PA, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.
Quick fit
15 for infants, 29 for toddlers, 42 for little kids, 44 for big kids.
Weather and access
35 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 24 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 24 stroller-friendly stops. 28 rainy-day backups.
Cost scan
7 free picks. 30 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
Reading Science Center
4.9 starsKids can get close to every exhibit, which isn't always possible at larger venues. The science demonstrations and interactive displays are engaging wi
James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
4.8 starsThe Kaskey Memorial Park (the 'Penn Biology Pond') is a favorite spot on the University of Pennsylvania campus, a small botanical garden with a koi po
Philadelphia Museum of Art
4.8 starsChildren can climb the famous front steps, spot armor and large sculptures, tell stories about paintings, make art in scheduled studios, and join play
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
Parks & PlaygroundsFreeVon Colln Playground
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
MuseumsReading Science Center
Ages: Little Kids to Tweens
Tours & ExperiencesFreeJames G. Kaskey Memorial Park
Ages: All Ages
MuseumsPartially FreePhiladelphia Museum of Art
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeWagner Free Institute of Science
Ages: Big Kids to Teens
Tours & ExperiencesMorris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeJenkins Arboretum & Gardens
Ages: All Ages
Zoos & AquariumsFreeJohn Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Ages: All Ages
Tours & ExperiencesFreeAwbury Arboretum
Ages: All Ages
Outdoor AdventuresTreetop Quest Philly Adventure Park and Ziplines
Ages: Big Kids to Teens
Zoos & AquariumsReptile and Amphibian House
Ages: Toddlers to Teens
EntertainmentJumpers Family Fun Zone
Ages: Toddlers to Tweens
Common Questions
- What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in Philadelphia?
- Philadelphia has 45 activities rated for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Top picks: Von Colln Playground, Reading Science Center, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wagner Free Institute of Science.
- Are there free tweens activities in Philadelphia?
- Yes. 7 of the 45 tweens-friendly activities in Philadelphia are completely free, including Von Colln Playground, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, Wagner Free Institute of Science.
- What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10 to 12) in Philadelphia?
- 28 indoor or rainy-day activities in Philadelphia are suitable for tweens (ages 10 to 12). Best rated: Reading Science Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Wagner Free Institute of Science.
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