Visiting Rutabaga
We welcome families of all kinds to come and play during our regular business hours. Whether you're a member or not, you're invited to enjoy our play space.
Members always play for free!
Non-Members: $15 per child for drop-in / $8 for siblings (crawling age and older)
Planning your first visits?
Save time by filling out our waiver in advance! ONE-TIME WAIVER
Hours of Operation
Location
East Falls neighborhood of NW Philly. Just a few blocks from the Regional Rail station and multiple bus stops. On-street parking is free and some streets have no time limits.
3426 Conrad Street, Philadelphia PA 19129
Calendar of Events
Navigate the calendar below to see all of our offerings are special events!
Scroll down to see more about each offering & event.
Rutabaga Hangouts
COME PLAY!
Weekly gatherings—a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends!
Hangouts are included in drop-in price & always free for members!
TUESDAYS
We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Now with 2 times so everyone can join in!
Invite a friend!
WEDNESDAYS
free for everyone
In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen — to be reassured that yes, it’s OK to have two opposing thoughts and feelings at the same time! For all of these reasons, a new baby meet-up is so vital for any community.
FRIDAYS
A weekly time for tots to learn and play together. Each week we will host an activity that engages you and your child in active play. From parachute play to freeze dance it is a great time to play, laugh and get to know other tots and their families.
SATURDAYS
We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend—their first visit is FREE!
House Rules
Remove Shoes
Place all belongings on hooks + rack in lobby area. Don’t forget your socks!
Wash Hands Often
Immediately use our kitchen or bathroom sink to wash hands with soap & warm water for at least 20 seconds. Rewash often.
Play + Share
Explore our wide variety of toy, puzzles, games, and books during your visit.
Help us keep sets complete by only playing with one item at a time and tidy along the way.
Keep Playing… at Home!
Can’t get enough play? Become a member and borrow 4 toys at a time for up to 4-weeks. Exchange as often as you'd like! Learn more about membership, here!
Grownup’s Responsibilities
Our space and toys appeal to ages zero through eight years, and we welcome all ages to use our gathering space. There are many benefits to mixed-age play so we ask that grownups supervise their big kids when playing near little ones to ensure safe play for all.
Belongings Area
To better serve all of our guests during entry and exit, we ask that strollers and car seats be left in your car or in the stroller parking area outside when possible.
We are not responsible for loss, damage, or theft of personal items while at Rutabaga. Unclaimed items left in our space are periodically donated.
We are NOT Nut-Free
Rutabaga Toy Library is NOT a nut-free space. As always, we ask that all food and drink stay in the kitchenette only. Please wipe down your child’s snack area and wash hands before returning to play. You'll find spray and towels in the kitchenette.
SICK POLICY
We know that the struggle is real when you’re stuck at home with a sick child. But if you are home sick please do not visit. Standard procedure calls for a 24 hours fever-free period without the aid of medication once the fever breaks.
Closures & Holidays
While we intend to keep a set schedule, sometimes we’ll need to make changes due to bad weather, unexpected circumstances, holidays, or special events. We’ll communicate any schedule changes as soon as we can to our clients via the website and email lists. Be sure to check our website to verify that we’re open before visiting. We’re a small family-run space and appreciate your understanding!
