It's Sunday evening in the Philly suburbs and South Jersey.

What are we
doing today?

262 places to pick from, 114 of them good for a rainy day, and 72 events coming up. Or see what's near you.

A mother crouches while her young daughter runs toward her in a sunny park

15 places in museums & libraries

Story time, hands-on exhibits and air conditioning

  1. Museums & libraries Lucy the Elephant Margate, Atlantic County, NJ Climb inside a six-story wooden elephant on the Margate beachfront; grounds and gift shop are free. All ages $ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Fenced in
  2. Museums & libraries The Wetlands Institute Stone Harbor, Cape May County, NJ Hands-on salt marsh education center with touch tank presentations, open year round. Ages 1–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms
  3. Museums & libraries WheatonArts and Cultural Center Millville, Cumberland County, NJ Watch live glassblowing, explore the Museum of American Glass and picnic by the pond; kids 5 and under free. Ages 2–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor
  4. Museums & libraries Absecon Lighthouse Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ New Jersey's tallest lighthouse with 228 steps, a small museum and keeper's house; kids under 4 climb free. Ages 3–12 $ Indoor & outdoor
  5. Museums & libraries Battleship New Jersey Camden, Camden County, NJ Museum ship on the Camden Waterfront with a Small Sailors Tour designed for kids under 12. Ages 4–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor
  6. Museums & libraries Bayshore Center at Bivalve Port Norris, Cumberland County, NJ Delaware Bay Museum with hands-on oyster history exhibits and home port of the schooner A.J. Meerwald. Ages 3–12 $ Indoor & outdoor Food nearby
  7. Museums & libraries Brandywine Hundred Library Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, DE Large county library in Talley Day Park with a story room, weekly Toddler Tales, and a playground right outside. All ages Free Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
  8. Museums & libraries Brandywine Museum of Art Chadds Ford, Chester County, PA Riverside art museum in Chadds Ford with Wyeth paintings, a kid-friendly cafe, changing tables and a creekside picnic lawn; under 5 free. All ages $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
  9. Museums & libraries Cape May Lighthouse Cape May Point, Cape May County, NJ Climb 199 steps for ocean views at the Cape May Lighthouse; best for kids who can handle the stairs. Ages 4–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor Free parking
  10. Museums & libraries Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead Newtown Square, Delaware County, PA Living-history 1700s farm inside Ridley Creek State Park with costumed interpreters; open weekends in season, fee charged. Ages 3–12 $$ Outdoor Free parking
  11. Museums & libraries Delaware Art Museum Highlands, New Castle County, DE Art museum with a Kids' Corner, outdoor sculpture garden and free admission Thursday evenings April-December; kids 6 and under free. Ages 2–12 $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
  12. Museums & libraries Historic Cold Spring Village Lower Township, Cape May County, NJ Open-air living history village of historic buildings, with special event weekends in fall. Ages 2–12 $$ Outdoor Stroller friendly Food nearby
  13. Museums & libraries Pennypacker Mills Schwenksville, Montgomery County, PA Free county historic site in Schwenksville with mansion tours, lawns to roam and seasonal family festivals. Ages 3–12 Free Indoor & outdoor Free parking
  14. Museums & libraries Salem County Historical Society Salem, Salem County, NJ A guided museum tour of historic homes, a log cabin and barn in downtown Salem, Tuesday to Saturday afternoons. Ages 5–12 $ Indoor & outdoor Food nearby
  15. Museums & libraries Woodstown Central Railroad Woodstown, Salem County, NJ A heritage railroad with seasonal family train rides, including Halloween, pumpkin patch and Santa trains. All ages $$$ Indoor & outdoor Restrooms Free parking