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The question am I asked most as a Philly mom content creator “DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF FAMILY FRIENDLY HAPPY HOURS!?” 

Here is the OUTDOOR list — cheers 🍻 

Cherry Street Pier @cherrystreetpier 

Interstate Drafthouse @interstatedrafthouse 

Other half Brewing @otherhalfphilly 

Evil Genius @evilgeniusbeer 

Spruce Street Harbor Park @sprucestreetharborpark 

Walnut Garden @walnutphl 

Sunset Social @sunsetsocialphl 

Mural City Wine Garden @muralcitycellars 

Frankford Hall @frankfordhall 

Parks on Tap @parksontap 
(Traveling beer Garden)

Independence Beer Garden @phlbeergarden 

Chestnut Hill Brewing Company @chestnuthillbrewingcompany 

The Yard at South Bowl @southbowlphilly 

Philadelphia Zoo Beer Garden  @philadelphiazoo 

The Landing Kitchen @the_landing_pa 

WHO AM I MISSING!? Tell us in the comments 🙂

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #happyhour #familyfriendlyhappyhour

The question am I asked most as a Philly mom content creator “DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF FAMILY FRIENDLY HAPPY HOURS!?”

Here is the OUTDOOR list — cheers 🍻

Cherry Street Pier @cherrystreetpier

Interstate Drafthouse @interstatedrafthouse

Other half Brewing @otherhalfphilly

Evil Genius @evilgeniusbeer

Spruce Street Harbor Park @sprucestreetharborpark

Walnut Garden @walnutphl

Sunset Social @sunsetsocialphl

Mural City Wine Garden @muralcitycellars

Frankford Hall @frankfordhall

Parks on Tap @parksontap
(Traveling beer Garden)

Independence Beer Garden @phlbeergarden

Chestnut Hill Brewing Company @chestnuthillbrewingcompany

The Yard at South Bowl @southbowlphilly

Philadelphia Zoo Beer Garden @philadelphiazoo

The Landing Kitchen @the_landing_pa

WHO AM I MISSING!? Tell us in the comments 🙂

#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #happyhour #familyfriendlyhappyhour
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The SECRET Tree House at @philadelphiazoo is one of our favorite membership perks! 

Children can explore a GIANT tree with a winding staircase and twisting tunnels, along with other features like a giant hive, cracked dinosaur eggs, and a hollow log — they can also find some slides hidden within the tree house 🌳✨

Did you know about this hidden tree house? 

#philadelphiazoo #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent

The SECRET Tree House at @philadelphiazoo is one of our favorite membership perks!

Children can explore a GIANT tree with a winding staircase and twisting tunnels, along with other features like a giant hive, cracked dinosaur eggs, and a hollow log — they can also find some slides hidden within the tree house 🌳✨

Did you know about this hidden tree house?

#philadelphiazoo #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
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GIVEAWAY TIME ❤️

I’ve teamed up with the talented @elannadphotography to gift one lucky mama a Motherhood Minis Session on May 3rd — captured in the exact dreamy setup you see above!

What you’ll win:
A 15-minute session
8 beautifully edited photos
A special take-home gift

To enter:
✨Like this post
✨Follow @kidfriendlyphilly  @elannadphotography
✨Tag a mama who would love this! (Every tag = an entry so tag away!)

Bonus: Share to your story and tag us 

Winner announced 4/25 on the @kidfriendlyphilly stories — good luck, mamas!

It’s the perfect chance to freeze this season of motherhood in the most magical way + just in time for mothers day! 

#kidfriendlyphilly #elannadphotography #philly #philadelphia #phillymom #phillyphotographer #motherhood

GIVEAWAY TIME ❤️

I’ve teamed up with the talented @elannadphotography to gift one lucky mama a Motherhood Minis Session on May 3rd — captured in the exact dreamy setup you see above!

What you’ll win:
A 15-minute session
8 beautifully edited photos
A special take-home gift

To enter:
✨Like this post
✨Follow @kidfriendlyphilly @elannadphotography
✨Tag a mama who would love this! (Every tag = an entry so tag away!)

Bonus: Share to your story and tag us

Winner announced 4/25 on the @kidfriendlyphilly stories — good luck, mamas!

It’s the perfect chance to freeze this season of motherhood in the most magical way + just in time for mothers day!

#kidfriendlyphilly #elannadphotography #philly #philadelphia #phillymom #phillyphotographer #motherhood
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Add @elpoquitocantina in Chestnut Hill to your family friendly dining list!

They have a great kids menu + so many Kid-Friendly options throughout their typical menu. Great drink and meal options for the adults too 🍹

The outdoor area is another great option for families when the weather gets nice ☀️

Pro tip: We always bring our @giikerglobal GiiKER Bolt Tic Tac Toe to restaurants—it’s a lifesaver for keeping everyone entertained while we wait for food!

Add this to your must-try list for your next Philly food adventure! @chestnuthill_pa 

#KidFriendlyPhilly #ElPoquito #PhillyEats #ChestnutHillPA #FamilyDining #PhillyWithKids #TacoTime #GiiKERGames #phillyfoodie #chestnuthill  #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent

Add @elpoquitocantina in Chestnut Hill to your family friendly dining list!

They have a great kids menu + so many Kid-Friendly options throughout their typical menu. Great drink and meal options for the adults too 🍹

The outdoor area is another great option for families when the weather gets nice ☀️

Pro tip: We always bring our @giikerglobal GiiKER Bolt Tic Tac Toe to restaurants—it’s a lifesaver for keeping everyone entertained while we wait for food!

Add this to your must-try list for your next Philly food adventure! @chestnuthill_pa

#KidFriendlyPhilly #ElPoquito #PhillyEats #ChestnutHillPA #FamilyDining #PhillyWithKids #TacoTime #GiiKERGames #phillyfoodie #chestnuthill #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
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Highlighted some of my favorite destinations for families this morning with @fox29philly 

@keywestcottages @woodloch @evermoreresort @hrhcancunofficial @visitpittsburgh 

Where will we go next!? Give us some ideas in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#familytravel #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #fox29 #kidfriendlygetaways #familytrip #vacationwithkids

Highlighted some of my favorite destinations for families this morning with @fox29philly

@keywestcottages @woodloch @evermoreresort @hrhcancunofficial @visitpittsburgh

Where will we go next!? Give us some ideas in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#familytravel #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #fox29 #kidfriendlygetaways #familytrip #vacationwithkids
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We visited Dalton Farms in Swedesboro, NJ for their beautiful Tulip Festival and it did not disappoint 🌷 @daltonfarmsnj 

Fields of colorful tulips, live music, food trucks, wine tasting, and tons of kid-friendly activities like a huge swing set, slide, and bike track. You can even pick your own tulips to take home!

If you’re looking for a fun spring day trip with the fam, this one’s a must-add to your list!

Have you been to Dalton Farms yet this season? Drop a tulip emoji if it’s on your list and tag who you’re bringing! 

#DaltonFarms #TulipFestival #KidFriendlyPhilly #FamilyDayTrip #NJtulipfestival #PhillyFamilyFun #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly  #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent

We visited Dalton Farms in Swedesboro, NJ for their beautiful Tulip Festival and it did not disappoint 🌷 @daltonfarmsnj

Fields of colorful tulips, live music, food trucks, wine tasting, and tons of kid-friendly activities like a huge swing set, slide, and bike track. You can even pick your own tulips to take home!

If you’re looking for a fun spring day trip with the fam, this one’s a must-add to your list!

Have you been to Dalton Farms yet this season? Drop a tulip emoji if it’s on your list and tag who you’re bringing!

#DaltonFarms #TulipFestival #KidFriendlyPhilly #FamilyDayTrip #NJtulipfestival #PhillyFamilyFun #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
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YAY did you know the Pterodactylus playground at @thefossilpark is FREE to enjoy from dusk to dawn & so are the walking trails ✨

Post on museum to come — so stay tuned! 

📍66 Million Mosasaur Wy, Sewell, NJ 08080

#kidfriendlyphilly #kidfriendlyplayground #dinosaur #dinosaurs #playground #fossilpark #southjersey #southjerseymoms #philly #philadephia #phillymomblogger #momblogger

YAY did you know the Pterodactylus playground at @thefossilpark is FREE to enjoy from dusk to dawn & so are the walking trails ✨

Post on museum to come — so stay tuned!

📍66 Million Mosasaur Wy, Sewell, NJ 08080

#kidfriendlyphilly #kidfriendlyplayground #dinosaur #dinosaurs #playground #fossilpark #southjersey #southjerseymoms #philly #philadephia #phillymomblogger #momblogger
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