4th of July Weekend in Philly: Fireworks, Free Museum Days, Festivals, and More Family Fun

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Celebrate America's freedom at the birthplace of our nation! Get ready for a weekend filled with patriotic festivities, fireworks, and free days at Philadelphia museums that your kids will love. Kids can experience exciting, hands-on activities like colonial crafts and games at the Constitution Center. Enjoy music? Check out the free concerts at the Norristown Free Concert Series. Looking for some more relaxing weekend fun? Sit back and listen to awesome music, and watch fireworks during the family-friendly UnWined at Shady Brook Farms. 

Looking for fireworks? Check out our guide on Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Philly and 11 Places to Watch Fireworks this 4th of July at the Jersey Shore.

Soho's Museum of Ice Cream is a Sweet Outing for the Whole Family

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Unlimited treats await during a visit to the Museum of Ice Cream in Soho.

Located in the heart of Soho, the Museum of Ice Cream is an immersive space offering interactive fun for kids of all ages, including a giant twisty slide, themed exhibits, a sprinkle pit, and, of course, all-you-can-eat ice cream! A hands-on, Instagram-ready experience, the Museum of Ice Cream is one of our favorite immersive museums in NYC for kids.

Read on for the full scoop on everything you need to know about visiting the Museum of Ice Cream with kids.

Family-Friendly Breweries and Beer Gardens on Long Island

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Catch an epic sunset at Blue Point Brewing Company. Photo by Jessica Hill

Visiting Long Island breweries can be a great way to enjoy a casual meal and some outdoor fun. Here are a few family-friendly beer gardens and breweries across the island where you can relax with a drink while the kids have a good time. 

Parents can wind down without having to find a babysitter, and kids can have fun in an exciting, new atmosphere. At these charming establishments, parents can enjoy a regular beer offering or a seasonal specialty. 

If wine is your drink of choice, however, don't miss our guide to kid-friendly wineries on the East End, and visit our Restaurant Guide for Long Island Families for even more picks.

41 Best Things to Do in DC with Kids July 2024: 4th of July Events and More

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LuminoCity Dino Safari is the world's only immersive experience blending light art with life-sized, roaring dinosaurs. Photo courtesy of the event

Summer is in full swing! July in DC brings Fourth of July, sunflowers, peaches, and more summer fun.

The DC area really celebrates Independence Day. Local towns and neighborhoods like Takoma Park, Vienna, and Capitol Hill have hometown festivities while the city plays host to large celebrations such as the National Independence Day Parade and the big DC fireworks show on the National Mall.

July has so many reasons to be outside, including the Loudoun County Fair, Summer of Sunflowers & Peaches, free DC summer concerts, and free outdoor movies.

We have so many more great events listed below for your family this July, but don't forget to check our family activity calendar every day, as we're always adding more events.

Best Things to Do in Los Angeles July 2024 With Kids: Fireworks, Festivals, Fairs, and More

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Race over to the fair. Photo courtesy of the Orange County Fair

Bring on all the things to do in Los Angeles in July with kids. Kicking off with 4th of July fireworks galore, this month never slows down, so you can enjoy every minute of summer fun.

July will be dynamite! Things to do in Los Angeles are aplenty this month, starting with all the 4th of July events in Los Angeles with fireworks that'll light up the sky. And this is only the beginning, as summer favorites like Griffith Park Shakespeare, Echo Park's Lotus Festival, and the Orange County Fair return. Kids and teens can immerse themselves in their favorite fandoms: Anime Expo, Brick Fest Live, KCON LA, and the road-trip-worthy San Diego Comic-Con.  

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in July, but there's so much more! As the month heats up, the best splash pads in Los Angeles will help cool the kiddos down. Enjoy free concerts and outdoor movies, and soak in summer with our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

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

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Live music, selfie stations and more headline Alive on 25 in Riverhead. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this July? Here are all the family-friendly events and activities you should add to your list–from fireworks and the 4th of July to more summer must-dos.

There are tons of places to check out fireworks for the 4th of July. Meanwhile, the Empire State Fair takes up residence at Nassau Coliseum, Danny Go revs up the audience at The Paramount, and traffic-free streets pop up all across the island.

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