Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse is a non-profit organization located in Philadelphia’s East Fairmount Park. Founded in 1899, Smith welcomes visitors from more than 500 zip code areas including every zip code in the city. The mission of Smith is to provide and promote opportunities for unstructured free play for children. Smith contributes to the development of healthy children, strong families, and safe communities by: 1) maintaining a proud tradition of free family admission; 2) partnering with community-based organizations to reach a diverse audience; and 3) advocating for the importance of play.

Upcoming Events

Kidchella Music Festival 2022

BUY KIDCHELLA TICKETS HERE

Pre-show Youth Art Zone 4:00pm-6:00pm
Enjoy art stations, food trucks, giveaways, pre-show performances, and fun on the Playground

Main concert 6:00pm-7:30pm
Enjoy live music and a diverse range of musical genres by the following interactive bands:

Friday, August 19 (Back to School)
Lucy Kalantari + 123 Andres