Ultimate Philadelphia Kids Summer Vacation Guide

Are you ready to have the Ultimate Summer? Our Summer Guide is here to help you with the best things to do in Philadelphia all summer long.

We’re all about filling your days with fun and this year we’ve updated our Ultimate Summer Vacation Guide to make it even easier to find all the beaches, pools, water parks, summer festivals, vacation ideas, and so much more for Ultimate Summer fun. 

Philly families will find tons of great things to do with kids this summer around the city and the state

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Kids learn why water is an important resource and how to keep it clean with the Parkway Pals Program at Sister Cities Park. Photo by Beaumonde Orginals Photography via Center City District
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions Photo courtesy of the Delaware-River-Waterfront
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Located next to Dutch Wonderland, this campground is a great “first camping” experience for young kids. Photo courtesy of Dutch Wonderland
Best Philly Area Campgrounds With Extra Entertainment for Kids
These campgrounds offer a little something extra for an epic family adventure..
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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite summertime traditions. Photo by J. Fusco for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
End of Summer Bucket List: 20 Things to Do in Philly Before School Starts
Your bucket list of fun before summer is done.
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Don't sweat the heat! Visit one of the city’s sprinkler parks or spraygrounds. Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
45 Ways to Beat the Heat in Philly: Heat Wave Indoor Activities and Outdoor Cool Fun
Heat wave got you in a rut? Here's how to have fun when it's too dang hot.
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Photo courtesy of Linvilla Orchards
More Summer Berry Picking Near Philly: Peach, Blackberry, and Cherry Picking Farms
Haul home sweet summer fruit and even sweeter memories with these PYO farms.
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Learn how to make homemade ice cream for a tasty activity with the kids!
How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag (or Mason Jar) in 5 Easy Steps
An easy recipe for kids to make homemade ice cream without fancy equipment!
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What could be better than a tasty treat from Scoops de Ville?
The Best Ice Cream Shops in Philly and the Suburbs
Grab the kids and enjoy a scoop from one of our top ice cream destinations.
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