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Take a day trip to Valley Forge. Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia
Ultimate Philly Staycation Planner: 50 Summer Activities for Kids in 2020
Here's what has reopened for social distancing summer fun near Philly!
The pool at Marsh Creek State Park. Photo by Ruhrfisch/Wikimedia/CC BY SA 4.0
Swimming Pools, Lakes, and Beaches Where Philly Families Can Swim this Summer
Philly families can go for a swim at these nearby pools, lakes, and beaches.
Kids can cool down at a Philly splash pad once again. Photo by Matt Stanley for Center City District
Great News! Philly Spraygrounds and Playgrounds Are Reopening for Summer
Splash and play outside this summer as Philly favorites are set to reopen.
Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards
Beyond Strawberries: Best Places to Pick Your Own Blackberries, Peaches, Cherries, and More this Summer
Haul home sweet summer fruit and even sweeter memories with these PYO farms.
Photo courtesy of Ocean View Resort
Let's Go Camping! Family-Friendly Campgrounds Near Philadelphia
Enjoy the great outdoors with the entire family at these Philly area campgrounds.
Bring your babes to Long Beach Island. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
Best Jersey Shore Beaches for Families: Sandy Hook to Cape May
The Jersey Shore boasts some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. Here are the best.
Montclair Learning Center's STEM+ Virtual Summer Camp offers small, engaging, hands-on classes with live instructors.
Giant List of Top Virtual Summer Camps: STEM, Creative Arts, and More in 2020
Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.
The Wildwoods boasts five miles of beautiful, FREE beaches. Photo courtesy of Wildwoods
Free Beaches in New Jersey: No-Cost Family Fun in the Sun
Soak up the sun at NJ's beautiful, budget-friendly beaches by the ocean, lakes, and bays.
NJ water parks were cleared to reopen on July 2. Photo courtesy Raging Waters Water Park in Wildwood
NJ Amusement Parks, Water Parks, and Playgrounds Allowed to Reopen
Reopenings are scheduled for just ahead of the July 4th holiday.
Traditional summer camps are offering family cabin rentals and even family camp in 2020.Photo courtesy of Camp Danbee
20 Family Camps with Private Cabin Camping for Summer 2020
Summer camp isn't just for kids. These camps welcome the whole family.
A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.
Make a small business by opening a lemonade stand.
Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids
Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.
15 Family Road Trips Under 10 Hours Away from Philly
Get out of town with our top family-friendly road trips!
Best Swimming Lakes near Philadelphia
Family-friendly lake fun is within easy reach in the Philly area with these great options!
Free breakfast and lunch is available in parks, schools, and sometimes by food truck for kids across the country. Photo courtesy of Share Our Strength
How Can I Find Free Summer Meal Programs for Kids?
Keep kids well-fed with these free breakfast and lunch programs.
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Top Summertime Activities in Philly

NJ water parks were cleared to reopen on July 2. Photo courtesy Raging Waters Water Park in Wildwood
NJ Amusement Parks, Water Parks, and Playgrounds Allowed to Reopen
Reopenings are scheduled for just ahead of the July 4th holiday.READ MORE 
Photo courtesy of Front Street Cafe
Kid-Friendly Outdoor Restaurants in Philly
Discover our favorite Philly outdoor dining spots that are perfect for kids.READ MORE 
The Wildwoods boasts five miles of beautiful, FREE beaches. Photo courtesy of Wildwoods
Free Beaches in New Jersey: No-Cost Family Fun in the Sun
Soak up the sun at NJ's beautiful, budget-friendly beaches by the ocean, lakes, and bays.READ MORE 
Hike Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park for majestic views. Photo courtesy Maine Office of Tourism
Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020
Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations. READ MORE 
Take a day trip to Valley Forge. Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia
Ultimate Philly Staycation Planner: 50 Summer Activities for Kids in 2020
Here's what has reopened for social distancing summer fun near Philly!READ MORE 
The pool at Marsh Creek State Park. Photo by Ruhrfisch/Wikimedia/CC BY SA 4.0
Swimming Pools, Lakes, and Beaches Where Philly Families Can Swim this Summer
Philly families can go for a swim at these nearby pools, lakes, and beaches.READ MORE 

Summer Getaways

Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards
Top Strawberry Picking Farms Near the Philadelphia Area
Enjoy the fruits of your labor with these PYO strawberry farms and fun.READ MORE 
Traditional summer camps are offering family cabin rentals and even family camp in 2020.Photo courtesy of Camp Danbee
20 Family Camps with Private Cabin Camping for Summer 2020
Summer camp isn't just for kids. These camps welcome the whole family.READ MORE 
Hike Champlain Mountain in Acadia National Park for majestic views. Photo courtesy Maine Office of Tourism
Epic East Coast Road Trip Ideas for Summer 2020
Load up the car and hit the road for these fun destinations. READ MORE 
15 Family Road Trips Under 10 Hours Away from Philly
Get out of town with our top family-friendly road trips!READ MORE 
The gorgeous wide-open spaces of Yosemite National Park reopened to visitors with restrictions. Photo courtesy of NPS
Top National Parks for Summer Vacation with the Kids
A trip to one of our national parks might be the perfect 2020 vacay.READ MORE 
70 Things To Do with Kids at the Jersey Shore
The kids can't complain they're bored at the Jersey Shore.READ MORE 

Family Fun This Summer in Philly

A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids. READ MORE 
This patriotic pop is bursting with watermelon, coconut, and raspberry flavors. Photo by Mommy Poppins
8 Fun Popsicle Recipes to Make with Kids
Make frozen treats inspired by July 4th, cake batter, hot cocoa and more.READ MORE 
Set up a kiddie pool and mega sprinkle for backyard summer fun. Photo by Ally Noel
Top Bounce Houses, Kiddie Pools, and More Backyard Inflatable Fun
Hours of outdoor fun await with these 16 kid-tested picks.READ MORE 
Make a small business by opening a lemonade stand.
Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids
Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.READ MORE 
Make bubbles strong enough to catch and bounce in with fun science experiments for kids.
15 Backyard Science Experiments for Messy Summer Fun
Build a worm tower or bake solar oven s'mores in these fun experiments. READ MORE 
Three cheers for boozy whipped coffee (and frozen hot chocolate for them).
5 Fun Mocktail Recipes for Kids Celebrations
Mocktails to welcome in the new year.READ MORE 

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5 Fun Mocktail Recipes for Kids Celebrations
Mocktails to welcome in the new year.READ MORE 
Zip Lines and Adventure Ropes Courses for Kids in and Around NJ
Soar through the treetops and test your climbing skills at these 12 NJ-area adventure courses. READ MORE 
Lakeside Getaway at Cathedral Pines Campground in Maine
Far, far away (about 26 miles from the Canadian border), you will find an enchanted place anchored...READ MORE 
Tubing and Water Rafting Adventures for Philly Families
Hit the river for a relaxing family tube ride.READ MORE 
15+ Philly Playgrounds with Shade to Keep Kids Cool
These playgrounds offer outdoor play with a side of shade.READ MORE 
10 East Coast Beach Camping Sites from Florida to Maine
Is there anything better than waking up to the sound of the ocean?READ MORE 
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