Philadelphia family weekend planner
Free things to do with kids this weekend in Philadelphia (October 23–25)
Updated October 25, 2026
The weekend of October 23–25 in Philadelphia brings Spooktacular Science Day at The Franklin Institute (Saturday) and Expressive Path Book Drive & Painting at Off-Site (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Top free picks
- Spooktacular Science Day · The Franklin Institute · Saturday
- Expressive Path Book Drive & Painting · Off-Site · Friday
- Pumpkin Palooza · NPL Community Room · Friday
- No Yoga Today · Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library · Saturday
Free family events in Philadelphia this weekend: October 23–25
Friday, October 23
5 events · 5 free · already happened
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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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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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Storybook Canvas
Step inside the pages of your favorite books!
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Expressive Path Book Drive & Painting
Meet us at Expressive Path at 857 Cherry Street, First Floor, Norristown, PA. Expressive Path provides creative art and music workshops for…
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Pumpkin Palooza
Paint, decorate, and get creative with pumpkins!
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Saturday, October 24
5 events · 5 free · already happened
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No Yoga Today
Due to our Booktoberfest event celebrating local authors today we will not have yoga class.
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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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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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Spooktacular Science Day
A family Halloween celebration at The Franklin Institute blending science with seasonal fun, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Family Fitness and Play
Low-pressure movement, games, and recreation for families in Philadelphia.
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Sunday, October 25
2 events · 2 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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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.
Free Official ↗