Philadelphia family weekend planner
Free things to do with kids this weekend in Philadelphia (August 14–16)
Updated August 12, 2026
The weekend of August 14–16 in Philadelphia brings End of Summer Carnival Games at Community Room (Friday) and Rhythm Babes! at Bucks County Free Library (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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- End of Summer Carnival Games · Community Room · Friday
- Rhythm Babes! · Bucks County Free Library · Friday
- Teen Game Day · NPL Teen Area · Friday
- Storytime In the Park · Outside · Friday
- Craft Meet up · Large Meeting Room · Friday
Free family events in Philadelphia this weekend: August 14–16
Friday, August 14
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Rhythm Babes!
mornings, 9:30-10am The Free Library of New Hope and Solebury Come for 30 minutes of clapping, moving, singing, bouncing, and playing at the Library!
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Storytime In the Park
Join Ms. Emily under the shade tree behind QuiNBy's Playground at Quakertown Memorial Park. Develop your child’s love of reading with…
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Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago!
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Craft Meet up
Bring your needles, hooks, yarn, and thread to this crafting meetup at Yardley-Makefield Library!
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Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
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Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz @ MFL
Preschool Yoga w/ Miss Kenz Friday, August 14th @ 10am OUTDOORS at Sleighton Park ! Ages 2-6 Registration required.
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Summer Explorers: Unearth a Story
Children’s Area - Ages 3 & up - No registration necessary Family-friendly art and learning activities inspired by our Summer Reading theme: Unearth a Story!
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Toddler Time
Join us for an active program for children 2 to 3 1/2 years old and their caregivers that will get everyone excited about the library and reading!
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Digital Skills Class
Want to feel more confident using technology?
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Music Munchkins I
Come and join the band! Music Munchkins is a family music making experience. Children and parents are encouraged to chant, sing, play…
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Reading Rocks!: A Music, Dance, and Comedy Show with Mr. Matt from Turtle Dance Music
Winsor Room - No registration required - All Ages The Reading Rocks! show features wonderful classic and original children’s songs and…
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Summer Storytime
s & Fridays in August Join us at 10:30 AM for some stories & songs for the whole family.
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Fiber Friends Fridays: A "Bring Your Own" Crafting Group
Bring your own craft project to work on in the company of friends!
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Let's Play Storytime
Join Miss Anitta for a fun, play-based, interactive storytime, where the emphasis is on learning through play.
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Music Munchkins II
Come and join the band! Music Munchkins is a family music making experience. Children and parents are encouraged to chant, sing, play…
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Pokémon Lunch Club
Free Library of New Hope & Solebury Fridays during Summer Reading, noon - 1pm Back by popular demand, pack a lunch and join us at the…
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Youth Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program
YOUTH! Are you ready for summer fun?! Join us Monday - Friday at 12 pm (July 6 - August 21) for our Youth Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program.
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End of Summer Carnival Games
Fri., August 14 @ 1 PM. All Ages. Celebrate the end of summer & Summer Learning with games, snacks, & prizes
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End of Summer Party!
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading 2026 with a dino-mite party!
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Rock On Paint Party!
Get creative at our Rock On Paint Party! Older kids and tweens are invited to paint and decorate 1–2 rocks using colorful acrylic paint…
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Writing Workshop for Teens
If you want to become a more confident writer, this workshop is designed to help high school students develop the skills they need to write…
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Youth Free Summer Meal Program
YOUTH, under the age of 18, JOIN US FOR FREE LUNCH! Join us Monday - Friday at 1 pm (July 6 - August 21) for our Free Summer Meal Program.
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Friday Building Club
Do you like to build? We do too! Drop in & build anything you can imagine. Each week we will have different blocks or building toys…
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Friday Film: PROJECT HAIL MARY (2026)
Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.
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LEGO Stop-Motion Movie Making @ MFL
LEGO Stop-Motion Movie Making Friday, August 14th; 2-5pm Suggested ages: 5+, but all ages are welcome to build with LEGO The whole family…
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Summertime Story & Craft
Children ages 4 and up are invited to a poolside story and craft hour.
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Free Summer Meals for Youth
Fuel up for summer! Youth can stop by for a free healthy meal in a safe, welcoming space. Thanks to our partnership with Feed Philly Now…
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Magic the Gathering Club
This is the weekly Magic the Gathering club geared towards new and experienced players.
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Teen Game Day
Join other teens for gaming on our big screen in the teen area (first floor by back windows).
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Unearth the Giants
Step into the boots of a paleontologist in this hands-on archaeology experience.
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Intro 1 to Dungeons & Dragons
Discover tabletop role-playing games where players create characters and go on epic quests led by a game master.
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Teen Clean Up Volunteering at Middletown Free Library 3:30-5:30PM
Need to get some community service hours for school or scholarships?
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Crafty Cats: Teen Craft Lock-in!
Welcoming all middle and high school students to craft in the library!
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Parachute Party
Join Ms. Anitta in an active parachute party, where we'll shake, rattle and roll for 45 minutes. You can expect different activities and…
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Teen Campaign: D&D Lock-in!
Welcoming all middle and high school students to learn how to play D&D with our instructor and teen DM! Learn how to create characters, battle and campaign.
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1960's Escape the Library
Get ready to travel back in time! Break out your bell-bottoms, daisies, and peace symbols and join us for a 1960s-themed Escape Room as we…
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After Hours Board Game Night
Come and play board games at the library!
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After Hours @RML: Treasure Scavenger Hunt & Hide N Seek
Go on a gem scavenger hunt for prizes! Bonus Hide N Seek game. There will be pizza and water ice for dessert. For grades 6-12. Registration…
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Take & Make Craft Kits
Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!
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Teen Summer Vibes Photo Contest
Email your favorite summer photo to [email protected] between August 1st and August 31st for a chance to win a gift card.
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Saturday, August 15
29 events · 29 free
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Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago!
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Chalk Party!
Join us outside for chalk at the Levittown Library!
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Family Nature Program
Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Philadelphia.
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Family Storytime
Stories, songs, and early-literacy activities for young children and caregivers in Philadelphia.
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Family Storytime
Develop your child’s love of reading with books, rhymes, singing, and more at this family story program!
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Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
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Sewing Machine 101
Do you own a sewing machine you don’t know how to use?
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Chalk the Walk: Unearth a Story
8/5 & 8/15 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 'Unearth a Story' Bring the whole family to help us decorate the sidewalk in front of the library with kind…
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Family Saturday Storytime
A storytime for the whole family! Come for stories, songs, rhymes, dancing, and more! All Ages Third Saturday of the month at 10:30 am May…
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Reptile Smiles with Churchville Nature Center | Grades 3+
opens June 20. For children Grades 3+. This program is held at the Free Library of Northampton Township. This exciting program features…
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Saturday Storytime @HTFL
Join Haverford Library’s children’s librarians every weekend throughout the summer for Saturday Storytime!
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Barks & Books
Recommended for ages 5 and older. A certified therapy dog from Angel on a Leash will be back visiting us in our Children's Area! Discover a…
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Let's Play Storytime
A fun, play-based, interactive storytime, where the emphasis is on learning through play.
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Reading to the Dogs
Come in and meet our newest librarians! They love to hear children reading to them or even a nice pat on their backs let them know that…
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Russian Reading Club
MFL 3rd Saturday each month @ 11am A Russian speaking reading class for kids.
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Summer Fun Flicks
Join us for Summer Fun Flicks , a movie morning just for kids!
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Novel Knockout Smash Bros. Tournament
Join us for an epic showdown in the ultimate battle arena! 3rd Saturday of the month @ 1700 Markley Street, Norristown, PA 19401 (new…
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Bubbles and Chalk Party | All Ages Welcome
Join us at the library for a bubble party!
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Crafting 101
Learn a multitude of new craft skills at Crafting 101!
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Family Game Day
Bring your family or friends to the library and enjoy a fun afternoon playing board games.
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Free Play: Nintendo(TM) Switch Club
Bring your switch and your favorite games.
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Interstate Storytime with Lambertville Library
Free Library of New Hope & Solebury Saturday, August 15, 1pm Two great libraries + one walk over the river = one super fun storytime!
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Lego Day
Do you like to build? Do you have a big imagination? Join us for Lego Day! This is an all ages event, but adult supervision is required for…
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Craft & Create: Kinusaiga
Come exercise your creativity at Craft & Create!
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Curiosity Lab
Welcome to Curiosity Lab! Do you want to know why? Are you curious about how the world works and want to look inside systems, plants, and…
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Family Fitness and Play
Low-pressure movement, games, and recreation for families in Philadelphia.
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Kids STEAM Lab
Hands-on science, art, and maker activities for kids in Philadelphia.
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Take & Make Craft Kits
Available in the Children's Library. Free craft kits for Preschool - 2nd grade and Grades 3 - 5. New kits weekly while supplies last!
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Teen Summer Vibes Photo Contest
Email your favorite summer photo to [email protected] between August 1st and August 31st for a chance to win a gift card.
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Sunday, August 16
4 events · 4 free
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Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel — a piece of history built over 100 years ago!
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Family Nature Program
Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Philadelphia.
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Makerspace Open Studio
Experiment with building, different materials, and new techniques as you create during our open-ended free play time in the Makerspace Studio.
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Delco, Have You Seen Benny? Reading Challenge
Did you know that our reading challenges have a mascot?
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