101 Fun Things To Do With Kids in Bucks County

Discover family-friendly events with the Bucks County Parent Community Calendar. Our team adds fresh content every week to help you make the most of raising kids around Bucks County, from the baby and little ones-stage through the teen years and beyond! Please be sure to check with the host location about their health and safety protocols, as well as their registration requirements, prior to heading out!

 

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Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The year of the dragon soars into summer 2024 as the spectacular Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square brings light and culture with magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted artistic sculptures. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays. In addition […]

The 2024 Hot Wheels Legends Tour

Warmart 299 Valley Gate Drive, Warrington, PA, United States

On June 29, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, the world’s largest traveling car show, rolls into the Philadelphia area for the fourth U.S. stop of 2024. Celebrating its seventh year, this epic global contest offers custom car builders the unique opportunity to have their passion projects turned into the next […]

Event Series Breakfast With the Giraffes

Breakfast With the Giraffes

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, United States

Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to three towering giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll enjoy an exclusive giraffe feeding! Space is limited for this event, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets here.  

Perkasie Pride at the Perkasie Farmer’s Market

S. 7th Street S. 7th Street, Perkasie, PA, United States

Celebrate Pride Month at the Perkasie Farmer's Market. There will be exhibitors, vendors and crafts! All month long, Perkasie Borough is celebrating Pride Month, organized by Perkasie Pride, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure a welcoming and affirming community for LGBTQIA+ individuals and […]

Wild Kratts: Creature Power!

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you to explore the […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN’s Top Ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions,” The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child’s toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]

George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition Exhibit at The Michener Art Museum

Michener Art Museum 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

This exhibiton celebrates the arc of Anthonisen’s artistic career spanning 65 years as a figurative sculptor. Well versed in history and current events, Anthonisen (b. 1936) creates visual dialogues, primarily in bronze, that investigate the human condition and people’s capacity to destroy, to create, to […]

Morris Goes Mesozoic! Garden Railway: Dinos and Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visitors are invited to discover Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs—a self-guided exhibition featuring plants with roots that go back to prehistoric times. There is also a brand-new dinosaur exhibition in the Garden Railway, Garden Railway: Dinos! Plus, there will be a pop-up paleontologist’s cottage featuring hands-on […]

Bucks Fever Art & Sculpture Exhibition

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

Opening on Saturday, June 15, the Bucks Fever Art and Sculpture Exhibition celebrates and showcases the diverse talents of artists and sculptors in Bucks County and beyond. The exhibition will feature a wide range of artistic styles and prize-winning pieces. Many pieces will be available […]

Perkasie Fire Company Carnival

Lenape Park - Perkasie Perkasie, PA, United States

The Perkasie Fire Company is excited to announce the return of its beloved annual carnival, taking place from June 25th to June 29th at Lenape Park. This time-honored tradition promises five days of thrilling rides, tantalizing food options, and exciting games for the whole family […]

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The year of the dragon soars into summer 2024 as the spectacular Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square brings light and culture with magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted artistic sculptures. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays. In addition […]

Event Series Breakfast With the Giraffes

Breakfast With the Giraffes

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, United States

Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to three towering giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll enjoy an exclusive giraffe feeding! Space is limited for this event, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets here.  

Wild Kratts: Creature Power!

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you to explore the […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN’s Top Ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions,” The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child’s toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Under The Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Travel to the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! Under the Canopy: Animals of the Rainforest is an immersive exhibition introducing you to the fascinating world of rainforests and the animals that inhabit them. Learn about unique plants and rainforest ecology as you encounter a […]

George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition Exhibit at The Michener Art Museum

Michener Art Museum 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

This exhibiton celebrates the arc of Anthonisen’s artistic career spanning 65 years as a figurative sculptor. Well versed in history and current events, Anthonisen (b. 1936) creates visual dialogues, primarily in bronze, that investigate the human condition and people’s capacity to destroy, to create, to […]

Morris Goes Mesozoic! Garden Railway: Dinos and Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visitors are invited to discover Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs—a self-guided exhibition featuring plants with roots that go back to prehistoric times. There is also a brand-new dinosaur exhibition in the Garden Railway, Garden Railway: Dinos! Plus, there will be a pop-up paleontologist’s cottage featuring hands-on […]

Bucks Fever Art & Sculpture Exhibition

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

Opening on Saturday, June 15, the Bucks Fever Art and Sculpture Exhibition celebrates and showcases the diverse talents of artists and sculptors in Bucks County and beyond. The exhibition will feature a wide range of artistic styles and prize-winning pieces. Many pieces will be available […]

Event Series Sunday Pony Rides

Sunday Pony Rides

Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center 4841 Applebutter Rd, Pipersvill, PA, United States

Bring your children (ages 1 through 10) to Rainbow Ridge Farm Therapeutic Equestrian Center for a pony ride! Every Sunday, they offer pony rides for $10.  

Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

SAGA, a program of The Welcome Project PA, is proudly hosting the third annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival at the Abington Art Center. Enjoy live music, food, community resources, family-friendly activities, and more at this free, indoor/outdoor event brought to you by Montgomery County’s LGBT+ community center, which has been providing […]

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The year of the dragon soars into summer 2024 as the spectacular Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square brings light and culture with magnificent steel-framed and silk-wrapped giant lighted artistic sculptures. The popular 200-foot-long dragon returns along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays. In addition […]

Wild Kratts: Creature Power!

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Wild Kratts®: Creature Power®! The Exhibit! opens May 31st! Visitors will embark on an adventurous experience focusing on building STEM skills while exploring the natural world. Created by Minnesota Children’s Museum and inspired by the popular PBS children’s series, Wild Kratts: Creature Power! invites you to explore the […]

Event Series The Art of the Brick

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN’s Top Ten “Global Must-See Exhibitions,” The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child’s toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

Event Series Backyard Bubbles and Art

Backyard Bubbles and Art

Bucks County Free Library-Doylestown 150 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

Join in the Backyard at the Doylestown Library for a bubble bonanza! Blow giant bubbles, explore the backyard, and, of course, express your creativity with chalk art! All ages are welcome!

George R. Anthonisen: Meditations on the Human Condition Exhibit at The Michener Art Museum

Michener Art Museum 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, United States

This exhibiton celebrates the arc of Anthonisen’s artistic career spanning 65 years as a figurative sculptor. Well versed in history and current events, Anthonisen (b. 1936) creates visual dialogues, primarily in bronze, that investigate the human condition and people’s capacity to destroy, to create, to […]

Morris Goes Mesozoic! Garden Railway: Dinos and Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Visitors are invited to discover Plants in the Age of Dinosaurs—a self-guided exhibition featuring plants with roots that go back to prehistoric times. There is also a brand-new dinosaur exhibition in the Garden Railway, Garden Railway: Dinos! Plus, there will be a pop-up paleontologist’s cottage featuring hands-on […]

Family Storytime

Bucks County Library - Perkasie 491 Arthur Ave, Perkasie, PA, United States

Develop your child’s love of reading with books, rhymes, singing, movement, and more at this active family story program provided by the Perkasie Branch of the Bucks County Free Library. This program is 30 minutes long and best for ages 2 through 5.

Event Series Jordan Jams

Jordan Jams

Southampton Community Center 913 Willow Street, Southampton, PA, United States

Get those feet moving! Join Jordan Jams every Monday morning to sing, dance, and rhyme. This class is best for children 0-5 years old. Registration is required. Earn a Summer Quest Raffle Prize Ticket when you attend!

Storytime with Lolly at Jazams

Jazams 160 Peddler's Village, Lahaska, PA, United States

Come be a part of Lolly’s only weekly storytime, every Monday! They have the sweetest crew of regulars, and would love to have you come play along, too. There will be books, coloring, singing and dancing right inside Jazams, the toy store right in the […]