Goalie Philadelphia helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th10:00 AM–5:00 PMDino-Mite Summer at the Academy of Natural SciencesAcademy of Natural Sciences · Ages 2–12
- July 16th10:30 AMGarden Highlights TourMorris Arboretum & Gardens — Welcome Center · Ages 5–12
- July 16th12:00 PM–1:15 PMGuided Site TourMagic Gardens Museum · Ages 0–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday10 AM–2 PMClark Park Farmers MarketUniversity City · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–2 PM · winter 10 AM–2 PMRittenhouse Saturday Farmers' MarketRittenhouse · Farmers market
- Sunday10 AM–2 PMHeadhouse Farmers MarketSociety Hill · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Accessible spray, all-ages play8th and Diamond PlaygroundNorth Philadelphia · Universally accessible sprayground with intergenerational swing and game tables
- Pool, broad sportsJames Finnegan PlaygroundSouthwest Philadelphia · Playground, pool, sprinkler, courts, fields, and recreation building
- Play, sprinkler, courtsRusso PlaygroundTacony · Playground and sprinkler beside fields and three court sports
Easy walks
- 2.0 mi · Loop40 minEnvironmental Center–Andorra Meadow LoopNatural meadow section · Approach conditions unpublished
- 4.0 mi · Out & back80 minForbidden Drive to Valley Green InnWide gravel · Busy shared trail
Play sports
- SkateboardingFDR ParkFDR skatepark · Public park · check project impacts
- BasketballRusso Playground Basketball CourtsNortheast playground courts · Capital design · verify access
- Street hockeyJames Finnegan Playground Hockey CourtSouthwest hockey court · Pre-design · bring gear
Play in water
- Outdoor poolJohn B. Kelly PoolJune 12 opening and west-side park setting · Public swim · staffing varies
- Outdoor poolHunting Park PoolJune 12 opening in North Philadelphia · Public swim · staffing varies
- Outdoor poolMarian Anderson PoolJune 15 opening near South Philadelphia neighborhoods · Public swim · staffing varies
Local libraries
- the city’s largest children’s collection, a dedicated teen center, and deep subject departmentsParkway Central LibraryBenjamin Franklin Parkway
- a library, health-resource center, teen space, and Pre-K Zone in one civic hubSouth Philadelphia LibrarySouth Philadelphia · Community Health and Literacy Center
- Spanish-language service in a preserved Carnegie neighborhood branchLillian Marrero LibraryFairhill / West Kensington