September–November 2026 · United States

Fall weekends with kids in Philadelphia

5 family outings in and around Philadelphia. Start with a harvest adventure, or keep it simple with a garden, park or woodland wander.

Seasonal details checked September 7. Opening dates vary; a seasonal date range does not mean every day is open.

Colorful pumpkins arranged on hay bales in front of a red barn

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A little harvest magic

Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland

Media, Pennsylvania

Coming up · September 12–November 8 · activity schedules vary

Free Pumpkinland entry; pumpkins, hayrides and other attractions extraFamily outing · check activity restrictions

Explore pumpkin displays and choose one farm activity for an easy harvest-themed day.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-07. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Morris Arboretum & Gardens

100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Regular outing · check current hours

Paid admission · check current ticketsAll ages

Treehouse-style canopy exploration, model trains, wide lawns, water features, and changing collections make this garden unusually engaging for children.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Wissahickon Valley Park

Valley Green Road at Forbidden Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19128

Regular outing · check current hours

Free admission · extras may costAll ages

Creekside paths, stone bridges, forest, historic mills, and car-free Forbidden Drive offer the city's most rewarding family nature day.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121

Regular outing · check current hours

Free admission · extras may cost1-10

A 6.5-acre play landscape, enormous century-old playhouse, and famous wooden slide give children ten and under room to climb, race, pretend, and reset.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

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An easy outdoor escape

Philadelphia Zoo

3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Regular outing · check current hours

Paid admission · check current ticketsAll ages

Zoo360 overhead trails, big cats, primates, rare animals, a children's zoo, and generous play breaks make America's first zoo a strong all-ages anchor.

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Sources & checks

Official details checked 2026-09-02. Older independent guides support the experience, not this season’s dates. Crop availability, tickets and weather can change.

Make it your kind of weekend

One good outing is enough.

Check the opening date, pick a manageable journey and leave room for a snack break. Gardens and parks are regular outings; foliage and harvest conditions vary with the weather.

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