Things to Do in
North Philadelphia
Discover the best activities, events, classes, and experiences in North Philadelphia. All carefully curated for families!

School Age Studio
Thu, Jun 11 • 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Available on select School District of Philadelphia (SDP) half-days, we offer a hands-on, project-based design workshop that allows students to be designers in a studio. Students will learn the design process through activities and exercises to design and build a project individually and/or as a team. Each studio introduces how we see design everywhere and projects based on one or more design disciplines.

Killer Queens Meet Up
Thu, Jun 11 • 7:00 PM-7:00 PM
Killer Queen takes over The Den at Craft Hall every Thursday night — and you’re invited. FREE gameplay from 7–9 PM, $5 pints for Killer Queen players, no experience needed, friendly competition + welcoming community. Craft Hall is all-ages, but this crew definitely brings the grown-up arcade vibes — perfect for after work, date night, or meeting new people.

Movie Night
Fri, Jun 12 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Grab your popcorn and save the date – Liberty Lands is hosting a movie night sponsored by the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District. Join for a FREE summer movie night. Please bring your own snacks, chairs, blankets, etc. Stop by the Lost Time Brewing pop up to purchase drinks.

Adventure Quest Guild
Fri, Jun 12 • 1:00 PM-1:00 PM
Calling all adventurers, explorers, dragon riders, and creature keepers! Each week, members of the Adventure Quest Guild will dive into a new story-inspired challenge inspired by fantasy novels, legends, mysteries, and magical worlds.
Tree Tour June 13th
Sat, Jun 13 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Led by Shay Pilot Guided educational tree walk focused on species identification, ecological history, native trees, and the environmental significance of the Historic Fair Hill landscape

Soul Flow Yoga with Derek Deetz
Sat, Jun 13 • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness. Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Soul Flow Yoga with Derek Deetz
Sat, Jun 13 • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness. Bilingual (Spanish & English).

A Tree Tour Through Fairhill
Sat, Jun 13 • 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Guided educational tree walk focused on species identification, ecological history, native trees, and the environmental significance of the Historic Fair Hill landscape.

Music Festival
Sat, Jun 13 • 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Summer is here and Music Fest is taking over Liberty Lands June 13 from 4–10 PM. Grab your picnic blanket, beach chairs, sunscreen, and snacks, then settle in for some amazing live music, good food, and neighborhood hangs. Beer, wine, and food will be available for purchase throughout the event. New this year: an upgraded Music Fest cup for purchase that includes a drink ticket— PLUS a special VIP section with table seating for an easy, comfortable night at the park.

Riverfront North Summer Camp
Mon, Jun 15 • 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Join us for a summer of fun and learning at Riverfront North! Our camp offers a variety of activities including nature exploration, kayaking, and arts and crafts. Perfect for children who love the outdoors and want to make new friends.

Lantern Slide Salon
Sat, Jun 20 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Experience the Lantern Slide Salon, a unique event showcasing historical lantern slides. Admission is free—donations are suggested to ensure the future and quality of Wagner's free education programs and to preserve its National Landmark building and collections. Suggested Donations: $25/Family, $10/adult, $5/student, $0 - Wagner members.

Music In The Park - June Concert
Sat, Jun 20 • 6:00 PM-6:00 PM
June concert featuring Raymond Charles (Tropical Steel Drum Band).

Music In The Park
Sat, Jun 20 • 6:00 PM-6:00 PM
FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.
Wondrous Wednesdays
Wed, Jun 24 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Geared to families with children up to age 10! Everyone is welcome accompanied by a caregiver. Explore weekly themes with us through books, songs, movements, crafts and joy! Each session will include a storytime followed by a craft or activity that helps grow our curiosity about the natural world.

Wednesday Night Volunteering at Borski Park
Wed, Jun 24 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Join us every 4th Wednesday for an early evening of stewardship at Borski Park in Bridesburg! Gloves and tools are provided. Close-toed shoes are required. Bring a refillable water bottle if possible.

Nature-Inspired Family Yoga
Thu, Jun 25 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
All ages Yoga at Borski Park led by Family-Yoga professional and founder of Heartwell Yoga, Jana Gunby.

Liberty Lands Community Cleanup
Sat, Jun 27 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Let’s work together to keep Liberty Lands green! Work days are every fourth Saturday of the month. Gloves, garbage bags, and tools will be provided. Activewear recommended.

She Is Focused x RNP: Ride & Thrive
Sat, Jun 27 • 12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Presented by She Is Focused in partnership with Riverfront North.

Soul Flow Yoga with Derek Deetz
Sat, Jun 27 • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness. Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Soul Flow Yoga with Derek Deetz
Sat, Jun 27 • 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Accessible to all ages and experience levels. A relaxing, restorative yoga flow focused on mindfulness. Bilingual (Spanish & English).

Community Cooking with Derek Deetz
Sat, Jun 27 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Community-centered cooking demonstration focused on healthy and accessible food preparation

Collections Tour
Tue, Jun 30 • 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Wagner will be participating in Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Days on Tuesday, June 30th. The Wagner will be open and free to the public from 9:30am - 4:30pm and will be hosting a free collections tour from 3-4PM. Every specimen in the collection has its own story to tell. There are small stories of how each specimen arrived at the Wagner, and larger stories about how the combined collection illustrates themes of scientific discovery in the 19th century. This guided tour offers a special opportunity to learn more about our specimens, why the exhibit hall is arranged the way it is, and how our museum reflects social and intellectual histories of the 19th and 20th centuries. The tour will begin at 3pm in the Lecture Hall with a presentation on the founding and history of the Wagner, followed by a guided tour of the museum that will highlight the architecture of the building and some of the specimens on display. Visitors are welcome to arrive early to independently explore our historic site and museum collections beforehand. Our collection includes minerals, fossils, shells, insects, taxidermy birds and mammals. All ages may participate in the collections tour but the recommended age is 12 and up.

Free Museum Day & Collections Tour
Tue, Jun 30 • 3:00 PM-3:00 PM
The Wagner will be participating in Wawa Welcome America’s Free Museum Days on Tuesday, June 30th. The Wagner will be open and free to the public from 9:30am - 4:30pm and will be hosting a free collections tour from 3-4PM. Every specimen in the collection has its own story to tell. This guided tour offers a special opportunity to learn more about our specimens, why the exhibit hall is arranged the way it is, and how our museum reflects social and intellectual histories of the 19th and 20th centuries. The tour will begin at 3pm in the Lecture Hall with a presentation on the founding and history of the Wagner, followed by a guided tour of the museum that will highlight the architecture of the building and some of the specimens on display. Visitors are welcome to arrive early to independently explore our historic site and museum collections beforehand. Our collection includes minerals, fossils, shells, insects, taxidermy birds and mammals. All ages may participate in the collections tour but the recommended age is 12 and up.

Philly ABCs Official Book Launch!
(weekly)
Join us on Sunday October 19th to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.

Music In The Park
(weekly)
FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.

Who Am I? Board Book
(weekly)
A delightful board book for young readers.

Quidditch Match at Borski Park (plus Kidditch Lesson)
(weekly)
Come join us at Robert A. Borski, Jr. Park for an exciting day of Quidditch fun! Watch teams battle it out, and maybe even catch the Golden Snitch in action. Come dressed in your favorite Harry Potter wear! After the match, stick around for a Kidditch Lesson where kids (ages 6-12'ish) can learn the basics of this magical sport.

Meet the Author: Martha Freeman
(weekly)
Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Winter Wonderland
(weekly)
Step into our magical mini-forest of twinkly trees, colorful backdrops, and holiday fun. We’ll have hands-on activities for kids and an onsite photographer capturing keepsake 4×6 prints of you, your family, or you + Santa (adults totally welcome). This is a pay-as-you-wish event. Drop cash in the box or scan our Venmo QR.

Music In The Park
(weekly)
FNA's monthly event during warmer weather months where we celebrate local performers and expand our appreciation of the arts. Children are welcome! The event is free to attend! Bring a blanket, a picnic basket and enjoy the tunes.

Meet the Author: Martha Freeman
(weekly)
Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books.

Philly ABCs Official Book Launch
(weekly)
Join us to celebrate the release of this awesome new book! The author and illustrator will be on hand. We'll have snacks, a book reading and lots of activities for the family.

Meet the author: Martha Freeman
(weekly)
Martha Freeman worked as a reporter and teacher before becoming a full-time writer of books for young readers, including the Edgar Award–nominated Zap!, Born Curious, The Secret Cookie Club series, Who Stole Halloween?, and Effie Starr Zook Has One More Question. She also collaborated with NASA astronaut Mark Kelly on the Astrotwins books. The prolific writer lives in Oregon, and will visit LaserPhilly on November 8th for a special event celebrating her latest book: Kitty vs. Kindergarten.

Chili Cook Off
(weekly)
Fishtown restaurant, businesses and ambitious residents descend on Star|Bolt to show off their chili-making chops. With three categories, People's Choice & Best Resident Chili & Best Restaurant Chili, the competition is fierce but the event is nothing short of a chili-induced party complete with live music and neighborly comradery.

Meet the Neighbors
(weekly)
FNA's annual early-summer outdoor party, featuring delicious eats from local restaurants, local drinks, a children's play area, music, and more.
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About Activities in North Philadelphia
North Philadelphia is a diverse and vibrant area with deep cultural roots and strong community ties. The neighborhood is home to numerous community centers, libraries, and cultural organizations offering free and low-cost programming for young children. From the Lillian Marrero Branch Library's bilingual story times to community gardens and recreation centers, North Philadelphia provides rich opportunities for family engagement.
The area's commitment to community development means constantly evolving programming for families. Parks, playgrounds, and community spaces host regular events celebrating the neighborhood's multicultural heritage, providing children with exposure to different cultures, languages, and traditions.