# Free things to do with kids in Philadelphia this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Philadelphia this week: we found 36 free outings, including Halloween Art Explorers with Bright Day Studio (Paoli Library), Swarthmore Halloween Tots Parade and Trick-or-Read Halloween Party (Haverford Township Free Library), plus ten library programs. Six free days and events are coming up, including one museum or zoo free day, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like Delaware County Libraries and Camden County Library System.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 38 free outings this week; 6 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Free admission for Norristown Borough residents at Elmwood Park Zoo** at Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown. When: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Price: Free for Norristown Borough residents. Official page: https://elmwoodparkzoo.org/events/2026-10-31/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Grand Illumination at Peddler’s Village** at Peddler’s Village, Routes 202 & 263, Lahaska, PA 18931. When: Nov 20, 2026 (lights stay on nightly through Jan 18, 2027). Time: 4:30–10pm; switch flips at 6:15pm. Price: Free admission and parking. Santa and Mrs. Claus light up the village at 6:15 sharp. Parking fills fast, so the village asks you to arrive by 5:30. Official page: https://peddlersvillage.com/event/grand-illumination-celebration/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade** at 20th St. and JFK Blvd. to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Center City. When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026. Time: 8:30am pre-show; parade until noon. Price: Free. The route runs east on JFK Blvd., north on 16th St., then up the Parkway. Eakins Oval and Logan Circle are good spots to watch. Metered parking is free on Thanksgiving. Official page: https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/events/philadelphia-thanksgiving-day-parade/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Noon Year’s Eve Countdown at Sellers Library** at Upper Darby Sellers Memorial Library, Upper Darby. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11am–noon. Price: Free. Make noise, sing and dance, then a balloon drop at noon. All ages; kids 8 and under need a caregiver 14 or older. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17372299 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Countdown to Noon at Cinnaminson Library** at Burlington County Library System – Cinnaminson Library, 1619 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10:30am–noon. Price: Free. Best for ages 5 and under: New Year’s Eve crafts, a photo booth and a countdown at 11:59. Official page: https://bclsnj.bibliocommons.com/events/6adbb9f611bbf300684d11fc (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Rockin’ Noon-Year’s Eve at Burlington County Library** at Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Boulevard, Westampton, NJ 08060. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. For preschoolers and up: music, dancing and festive activities, then a countdown when the clock strikes noon. Official page: https://bclsnj.bibliocommons.com/events/6ac3ffbae06996003a818116 (checked 2026-10-29)

## Free this week

- **Halloween Art Explorers with Bright Day Studio (Paoli Library)** at Paoli Library, 18 Darby Road, Paoli, PA 19301. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–10. A Halloween art project led by a local studio. Free. Official page: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/17355651 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Preschool Picnic (Tredyffrin Library)** at Tredyffrin Library, 582 Upper Gulph Road, Strafford, PA 19087. Time: 12:30–1:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–5. Bring a lunch and eat on the library patio with other preschool families. Free. Official page: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/17606413 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pre-K Fun (West Chester Library)** at West Chester Library, 415 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380. Time: 11:15–11:45am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. Stories, songs and rhymes for ages 3 to 5. Registration for the five-week session is required. Free. Official page: https://ccls.libcal.com/event/17304377 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Swarthmore Halloween Tots Parade** at Swarthmore Public Library, 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4:30–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Meet at Thatcher Park for a costume parade that trick-or-treats at local businesses and ends at the library with songs, a story and a dance party. For ages 0 to 6. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17692354 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick-or-Read Halloween Party (Haverford Township Free Library)** at Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. A costume party with games, races, treats and a dance party. The Hub holds 50 people at a time, so there may be a short wait. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17691907 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Glow Bash Kid Rave (Marple Public Library)** at Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008. Time: 4:30–5:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–8. A glow dance party for ages 3 to 8, hosted by teen volunteers. Wear white or neon. First come, first served. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17687588 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Wiggle & Shake (Marple Public Library)** at Marple Public Library, 2599 Sproul Road, Broomall, PA 19008. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–8. Music and movement for ages 3 to 8. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17725888 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Silent Disco (Middletown Free Library)** at Middletown Free Library, 464 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30am–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Grab headphones and dance any time between 10:30 and 3. Drop in; ages 3 and up. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17713270 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sing Along with Dani B (Radnor Memorial Library)** at Radnor Memorial Library, 114 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne, PA 19087. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A sing-along for kids from birth to age 6. No registration. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17641169 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **ScaryTime (Lansdowne Public Library)** at Lansdowne Public Library, 55 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 5–10. Spooky stories for kids 5 and up. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17569973 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Saturday Puppet Show (Folcroft Public Library)** at Folcroft Public Library, 1725 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, PA 19032. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–8. A Saturday morning puppet show in the children’s room. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17672804 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Painting (Folcroft Public Library)** at Folcroft Public Library, 1725 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, PA 19032. Time: 2–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. Drop in and paint a pumpkin. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17857451 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Messy Makers (Sellers Library, Upper Darby)** at Upper Darby Township/Sellers Library – Sellers Memorial Branch, 76 S. State Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–3. Messy art and sensory play for ages 18 months to 3. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17369401 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Preschool Pals: G is for Ghost (Media-Upper Providence Free Library)** at Media-Upper Providence Free Library, 1 E. Front St., Media, PA 19063. Time: 10:15–10:55am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–5. A ghost-themed letter story time for ages 3 to 5. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17701712 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Extravaganza (Belmont Hills Library)** at Belmont Hills Library, 120 Mary Watersford Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Come in costume for spooky crafts like paper bats and jack-o’-lantern collages, any time from 11 to 3. Free. Official page: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/17671571 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Cherry Hill Public Library)** at Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A trick-or-treat parade for ages 0 to 5, with treat stations set up around the library. Free. Official page: https://chplnj.libcal.com/event/17111560 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trunk or Treat (Glenside Free Library)** at Glenside Free Library, 215 S. Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038. Time: 6–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Trick-or-treat from decorated car trunks in the library garden. All ages. Free. Official page: https://cheltenhamlibraries.libcal.com/event/17212959 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Story Time and Costume Parade (Vogelson Library, Voorhees)** at M. Allan Vogelson Branch, 203 Laurel Road, Voorhees, NJ 08043. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. A spooky story time, then a costume parade and trick-or-treating through the youth department. All ages with a grown-up. No registration. Free. Official page: https://events.camdencountylibrary.org/event/2026-10-31/k-halloween-story-time-and-costume-parade (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Party and Parade (Bellmawr Library)** at Anthony P. Infanti Bellmawr Branch, 35 East Browning Rd., Bellmawr, NJ 08031. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Spooky stories, snacks and trick-or-treating around the library for ages 0 to 5. Register the kids only. Free. Official page: https://events.camdencountylibrary.org/event/2026-10-31/k-halloween-party-and-parade (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Story Time and Costume Parade (Blackwood Library)** at Gloucester Township Blackwood Rotary Public Library, 15 S. Black Horse Pike, Blackwood, NJ 08012. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A Halloween story time and costume parade for babies through preschoolers. Free. Official page: https://events.camdencountylibrary.org/event/2026-10-31/k-halloween-story-time-and-costume-parade-0 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Family Story Time (Haddon Township Library, Westmont)** at William G. Rohrer Memorial Library-Haddon Township Branch, 15 MacArthur Blvd., Westmont, NJ 08108. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. Thirty minutes of stories and songs for ages 0 to 6. Free. Official page: https://events.camdencountylibrary.org/event/2026-10-29/k-family-story-time (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Parade & Storytime in Rittenhouse Square** at Philadelphia City Institute (meets in Rittenhouse Square), 1905 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–6. The library’s yearly costume parade loops Rittenhouse Square and ends at the goat statue for a Halloween storytime. Held outside if the weather cooperates. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky Stories at Fishtown Community Library** at Fishtown Community Library, 1217 E. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–8. A not-too-spooky storytime on Halloween morning with songs, then free play. Costumes welcome. It’s on the third floor. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/183625 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Sing-Along at Roxborough Library** at Roxborough Library, 6245 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–6. Jump, Jive and Jam leads a Halloween sing-along that’s pitched at young kids. Older siblings are welcome too. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/184201 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos and Halloween Celebration at Chestnut Hill Library** at Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–10. The Geography Lady walks kids through Halloween and Día de los Muertos traditions around the world with maps, stories and crafts. Come in costume. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Torresdale Ghost Mystery Halloween Event** at Torresdale Library, 3079 Holme Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136. Time: 2–3:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–10. Help find the library card a ghost library dog lost back in 1930. Kids solve riddles around the children’s room and play ring toss, with treats at the end. A repeat of the Oct 27 event. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade at Charles Santore Library** at Charles Santore Library, 932 S. 7th St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–6. A Halloween storytime followed by a costume parade around the library, with trick-or-treating for stickers and prizes along the way. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Party at Kensington Library** at Kensington Library, 104 W. Dauphin St., Philadelphia, PA 19133. Time: 3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. An early Halloween party with games, crafts and treats. Costumes are encouraged and kids of every age are welcome. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Story Time and Baby Parade at Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library** at Ramonita G. de Rodriguez Library, 600 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. Babies and toddlers parade in costume, then settle in for Halloween books. Siblings can join. The library can’t take daycare groups for this one. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spookfest Costume Contest at Haddington Library** at Haddington Library, 446 N. 65th St., Philadelphia, PA 19151. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. A costume contest for neighborhood kids the day before Halloween. Show up dressed and ready to strut. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/183286 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Spooky Baby and Toddler Storytime at Wadsworth Library** at Wadsworth Library, 1500 Wadsworth Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19150. Time: 10:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–3. Halloween songs and books for babies and toddlers with a grown-up. Call ahead if you’re bringing a group. Official page: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/?age=&date_range=&having=all&location_code=&q=halloween&series=&type= (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Baby Storytime and Costume Parade (Upper Merion)** at Upper Merion Township Library, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA 19406. Time: 10:30am and 11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–2. A not-too-spooky baby storytime about pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns that ends with a costume parade around the library. Pick either session. Official page: https://umtlibrary.libcal.com/event/17365383 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Costume Party at Langhorne Library** at Langhorne Branch, Bucks County Free Library, 301 S. Pine St., Langhorne, PA 19047. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–8. Kids parade around the library in costume, then dance to spooky songs in the meeting room. No costume needed to join. Official page: https://calendar.buckslib.org/event/17616101 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Craft Fun at Ardmore Library** at Ardmore Library, 108 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10am–5pm (drop in anytime). Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Drop into the program room anytime on Halloween and make crafts to take home. No registration. Official page: https://lmls.libcal.com/event/17530809 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Boo! A Little Bit Spooky Story Time and Craft (Media)** at Media-Upper Providence Free Library, 1 E. Front St., Media, PA 19063. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:15–11am. Price: Free. Ages: 1–4. Halloween stories with dancing and a cotton ball ghost craft. Costumes are welcome. Best for ages 1 to 4, and the library asks you to register. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17713293 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime at Southampton Free Library** at Southampton Free Library, 947 Street Road, Southampton, PA 18966. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 3–6. A weekly topic storytime with a Halloween spin: stories and songs, then a craft. Geared to ages 3 to 6. Official page: https://calendar.buckslib.org/event/17313616 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Music Munchkins (Haverford Township Free Library)** at Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11am. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist open). Ages: 2–5. A music and movement session for ages 2 to 5. Free. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/17406531 (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)
- **Not-So-Spooky Sensory Play Date (Cherry Hill Public Library)** at Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist open). Ages: 2–7. A low-key play hour for kids with autism, ADHD or sensory needs who find trick-or-treating hard. Free. Official page: https://chplnj.libcal.com/event/17287217 (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Delaware County Libraries**, Delaware County. Member libraries across the county with baby, toddler and preschool story times nearly every weekday, from Swarthmore to Radnor. Official page: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Camden County Library System**, Camden County, NJ. Free story times and family events at branches in Voorhees, Bellmawr, Westmont and more. Official page: https://events.camdencountylibrary.org/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Chester County Library System**, Chester County. Story times and play programs at libraries from Paoli to West Chester and Phoenixville. Official page: https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse**, East Fairmount Park, 3500 Reservoir Drive. A free playground and three-floor playhouse built for kids 10 and under, home of the Giant Wooden Slide. There’s a free lot out front. Official page: https://www.smithplayground.org/plan-your-visit (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free library storytimes

- **Delaware County Libraries**: Most weekdays. Free baby, toddler and preschool story times at libraries across the county. Calendar: https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/
- **Chester County Library System**: Weekday mornings. Free story times and play programs in Paoli, West Chester, Phoenixville and more. Calendar: https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar
- **Camden County Library System**: Weekday mornings. Free story times at branches in South Jersey. Calendar: https://events.camdencountylibrary.org/

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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Philadelphia this weekend?
This week we found 36 free outings for ages 0–6, including Halloween Art Explorers with Bright Day Studio (Paoli Library), Swarthmore Halloween Tots Parade, Trick-or-Read Halloween Party (Haverford Township Free Library) and Halloween Glow Bash Kid Rave (Marple Public Library). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Philadelphia?
Free admission for Norristown Borough residents at Elmwood Park Zoo: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Philadelphia?
Grand Illumination at Peddler’s Village, 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, Noon Year’s Eve Countdown at Sellers Library, Countdown to Noon at Cinnaminson Library and Rockin’ Noon-Year’s Eve at Burlington County Library are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Philadelphia?
Delaware County Libraries, Camden County Library System, Chester County Library System and Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Is there free indoor play in Philadelphia?
Yes: Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse. See all of them on [indoor play places in Philadelphia](https://littlesweekly.com/philadelphia/indoor-play/#places).

### Are library storytimes free in Philadelphia?
Yes. Delaware County Libraries, Chester County Library System and Camden County Library System run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).