Philadelphia Littles · Oct 26 – Nov 1

This weekend with little ones in Philadelphia

Our plan for Saturday, Oct 31

  1. MorningBoo at the Zoo: Final Weekend at the Philadelphia Zoo9:30am–5pmPhiladelphia Zoo · Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date; buy online ahead); ACCESS tickets $8
  2. LunchReading Terminal MarketOpen 8am–6pmCenter City, 1136 Arch St. · $$
  3. After napThe Franklin InstituteOpen 9:30am–5pmLogan Square, 222 N. 20th St. · Kids $23, adults $29, 2 and under

Home by 1:30 for nap between lunch and the afternoon stop.

Our top picks this week

  1. Boo at the Zoo: Final Weekend at the Philadelphia ZooSat, Sun · 9:30am–5pmPhiladelphia Zoo · Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date; buy online ahead); ACCESS tickets $8 · Ages 0+
  2. Boo at the Zoo at Elmwood Park ZooSat, Sun · 10:30am–3:30pmElmwood Park Zoo · Included with zoo admission (Adults $18.95 online, kids 3–12 $15.95 online, 2 and under free); free zoo passes and coupons don’t apply · Ages 0+
  3. Trick-or-Treat Night at Elmwood Park ZooFriday, Oct 30 · 5:30–8:30pmElmwood Park Zoo · Kids $30 ($25 members), and each child ticket includes two adults; extra adults $18.95 · Ages 0+
  4. Spooky Mini Golf in Franklin SquareThu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Daytime tee times 10am–5pm (nighttime 5–10pm is scarier)Franklin Square · Adults $15, kids 3–12 $12; advance tickets required Fri–Sun · Ages 3+
  5. Swarthmore Halloween Tots ParadeFriday, Oct 30 · 4:30–5:30pmSwarthmore Public Library · Free · Ages 0–6

Checked October 29, 2026. Times can change, so check the event’s page before you head out.