Best Things to Do in Philadelphia June 2025 with Kids: Juneteenth, Festivals, Pride, and Art

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The rain-or-shine Kidchella music festival is back for another great summer of music at Smith Playground. Photo courtesy of Smith Playground

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

June is packed with fun and engaging activities for families in and around Philadelphia! Kick off the month at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, where kids can enjoy horse competitions, guided back-barn tours, and the adorable Itty Bitty Tea Party. Head to Fairmount Park for the West Park Arts Fest and immerse your family in music and then visit Shady Brook Farms for their Strawberry Festivals. Don’t miss the Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park for a weekend filled with music, art, and culture. Celebrate the stars and stripes at Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House with daily interactive flag raisings and family activities. Cap off your June adventures at the Manayunk Arts Festival, where you can explore art from around 300 local and nationally known artists and crafters.

Find more top fun on our lists of Free Outdoor Movies in Philly This Summer With Kids, and Best Water Parks Near Philly for Kids.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

25 Best Things To Do in Orlando with Kids June 2025

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Get ready for the LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Orlando. Courtesy Legoland Orlando

Get ready for summer vacation! Things to do in Orlando this month include Juneteenth celebrations, Father's Day, and lots of summer fun. 

Kick off June in Orlando with a brick-tastic adventure at LEGOLAND Florida's LEGO Festival, taking place weekends now through June 8, 2025. Enjoy outdoor movie nights under the stars in Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, and the beautiful Leu Gardens. Celebrate Father's Day with some friendly competition at Dad Games 2025 or family-friendly laughs at a Father's Day improv show. Commemorate Juneteenth with several Juneteenth events in Central Florida. And don’t forget to bookmark our Orlando Summer Activities Guide—your main resource for planning unforgettable summer fun!

23 Best Things to Do in Atlanta with Kids June 2025

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Parents love the activities specifically geared for children during Virginia-Highland Summerfest. Photo by Debra Thibodeaux

Get ready for summer vacation! Things to do in Atlanta this month include Juneteenth celebrations, Father's Day, and lots of summer festivals.  

June in Atlanta brings popular summer festivals, like Virginia-Highland Summerfest with music, art, and an entire Kidsfest! Don't miss the Chattahoochee Nature Center Butterfly Festival with games, entertainment, and hundreds of butterflies. Celebrate Juneteenth at Atlanta events like the Downtown Juneteenth Parade & Music Festival and Acworth's Juneteenth Concert on the Green. On select weekends in June, Thomas the Train fans can spend the day with Thomas and Friends in Cordele, Georgia. And honor dad at Father's Day events in Roswell and downtown Atlanta.

Get more ideas by checking out our Ultimate Atlanta Kids Summer Vacation Guide, which includes inspiration for FREE Things to Do This Summer as well as Summer Day Trips from Atlanta. 

Camp Under the Stars in NYC Parks for Free! NYC Families, Don't Miss Out!

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Urban Park Rangers bring tents—and pitch them—for FREE family campouts in NYC parks. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks

Contrary to what you might think, you don't need to invest in expensive equipment or even leave New York City to pitch a tent and go camping. The Urban Park Rangers offer FREE overnight family camping in city parks at select times and locations throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Bonus: They bring almost everything you need for a night spent under the stars, including the tent.

The program has opened registration for its annual sleepovers, and we've got all the details on how to snag a spot to one of these cool camping trips. If you're more of a savvy DIYer, consider planning a family getaway to one of these campsites near NYC with extra family-friendly perks.

Donuts, Dads, and More Holidays & Activities for June 2025

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Take the kids fishing for Fishing Day. Or you can play "Go Fish." Photo by Meghan Rose for Mommy Poppins

June is for Dads, Grads, and summer fun. And that's not all, there's National Donut Day, Donald Duck Day, Dancing Day, and even some celebrations that don't start with the letter D! As we kick off summer with all these activities, June is a month where you’ll never be searching for activities, things to do, and fun things to celebrate with kids!

Check this list, and you’ll find the perfect thing to do with your kids each and every day. Be sure to check our local summer guides for more ideas to keep you busy in June and all summer long.

Our Epic 2025 Summer Bucket List of Things To Do in the Hudson Valley with Kids

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Awosting Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a lovely hike to a beautiful waterfall. Photo by Lisa Warden

Every season in the Hudson Valley brings its own unique charms and a catalog of family-friendly fun. But summer in our region brings a bonanza of things to do that you are certain to enjoy just as much as your kids.

From stunning outdoor hikes and swimming spots to super-fun indoor activities, there's something for every mood and every family.

For even more ideas, check out our Summer Fun Guide, which includes our story on must-do summer activities in Westchester. 

89 Free Activities for Kids in NYC June 2025: Best Things To Do

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The annual PrideFest street fair features live music, artists, craft vendors, food trucks, performers, and more. Photo by Walter Wlodarczyk/NYC Tourism + Conventions

June marks the kick-off to the summer season and tons of fab, free things to do in NYC. From the Lower East Side's Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival to the Mermaid Parade on Coney Island and train-inspired fun with Mommy Poppins at Grand Central, plus lots of Juneteenth and Pride events, we've found more than 80 family-friendly free things to do in NYC this June with kids.

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