Philadelphia Families — get ready for a day of fun and community connection.

Celebrate the impact of Free Philly Pre-K and early learning in our city! The 3rd Annual Citywide Play Date is a free event for children ages 3 to 5 and their families to enjoy fun activities and learn how high-quality pre-K is helping Philadelphia’s children thrive.

Please note that filming/photography is taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes using City of Philadelphia websites, social media, news, and advertising.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Smith Memorial Playground (3500 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19121)
Register here: bit.ly/2025Playdate

What to Expect:

Families will enjoy an exciting lineup of activities and entertainment, including:

  • Fire truck demonstrations
  • Action Karate
  • Face painting
  • Free refreshments
  • Community resources
  • Sand art
  • And more surprises!

This event is free and open to the public! Registration is strongly encouraged to help us plan a great day for your family. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reserve your spot!

Learn More About Free Philly Pre-K:

At the heart of this event is a celebration of Free Philly Pre-K, the City’s commitment to providing high-quality, free Pre-K education to Philadelphia children.

Enrollment is now open for the 2025-2026 school year. To learn more and apply, visit freephillyprek.org