Orlando's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer

Enjoy a night at the beach with the Sounds of Summer Concert Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell. Photo courtesy of the event

Enjoy a free concert and outdoor music this summer in Orlando! We've rounded up outdoor summer concerts happening all around Central Florida, perfect for families. From country to rock n' roll (and everything in between), you are sure to find free concerts this summer for adults and kids. Some Orlando music festivals offer even more entertainment and activities for the kids, as well as food trucks and snacks!

Atlanta's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer

Children can dance the night away at Avalon Nights outdoor music series. Photo courtesy of Avalon

When parents need summer activities that are fun and easy, free concerts are music to our ears. Atlanta is full of free concerts and music festivals during summer—pack up tailgate chairs, blankets, snacks, and drinks, and head to a nearby greenspace to hear live free music. We've rounded up the best outdoor summer concerts and music festivals all over Atlanta. And the best part? Every Atlanta event on our list is FREE! Most of these summer concerts happen after sundown so families won't be sweating to the oldies. 

Best Nashville Hotels and Resorts for Families

Nshville Gaylord Familes can enjoy the Groovin' Lagoon at Soundwaves at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center. Photo by Tammy Henry for the resort

Nashville, Tennessee, otherwise known as Music City, is the home of country music and Taylor Swift. It is also full of kid-friendly activities like interesting museums, outdoor adventures, great shopping and dining, and—of course—plenty of live music.

Read on for our list of the best Nashville hotels and resorts for families. Whether you are looking for a hotel with a water park, free breakfast, spacious suites, or a location in the heart of the action, we’ve got you covered with these great Nashville hotels.

Be sure to also check out our list of the 60 best things to do in Nashville, TN with kids. And, our Southern States Vacation Guide includes even more fun cities to visit in the South.

30 Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids June 2024

Jurassic Quest stomps into the Jefferson Valley Mall in June. Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest

June in Westchester and the Hudson Valley brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks. 

June is jam-packed with family-friendly events and things to do, kicking off with the family-friendly Scarsdale Music Festival and the TLPC Juneteenth Celebrations in New Rochelle. Multiple Pride celebrations are held throughout the month, including a special STEM-centered Pride Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum.  

And don't miss Jurassic Quest as it roars into the Jefferson Valley Mall at the end of the month. Be sure to reserve tickets in advance. 

Find more top June picks in our Guide to Summer Activities and get all our top picks in your inbox when you sign up for our newsletters.

19 Best Free and Fun Things To Do on Long Island June 2024 with Kids

Kick off Pride Month at the Babylon Village Pride parade. Photo courtesy of Babylon Pride

Get ready for summer vacation! June on Long Island brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, Pride Month, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.

This month, enjoy outdoor celebrations like the Long Island Pride Parade, the Strawberry Festival at Lenny Bruno Farms, and the Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island!

Best Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids June 2024

Have a sweet time at Ort Farms' Strawberry Festival this month. Photo courtesy of the farm

Get ready for summer vacation! June in New Jersey brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.

As the school year comes to a close and summer makes its debut, our June calendar explodes with outdoor activities. Don't miss big-time festivals, including the New Jersey State Fair and hometown fairs like Hammonton Red, White and Blueberry Festival. Get in the spirit of June holidays at events like Father's Day Train Rides

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

30 Best Things To Do in New York City June 2024 with Kids

The family-friendly Figment Festival on Staten Island helps everyone get creative. Photo by Michael Hnatov

Get ready for summer! June in NYC brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, Pride, and maybe even some early fireworks.

June is jam-packed with amazing family fun, including the month-long salute to Queens, Queens Rising, weekend fetes like the Red Hook Fest and Figment Fest, the Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks (with fireworks!), and Make Music New York, which marks the summer solstice. All that, plus beloved annual favorites like Museum Mile, Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas, the Mermaid Parade, and PrideFest!

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