45 Free Things To Do in Philly this Summer with Kids

Bring the family to the first annual Rail Park Block Party where Noble Street will bustle with activities. Photo courtesy of the event
Bring the family to the first annual Rail Park Block Party where Noble Street will bustle with activities. Photo courtesy of the event
6/2/23 - By Victoria Fox

Summer in Philly can get expensive. With vacations, summer camps, and pool memberships, you're going to need some free activities in your back pocket. We've rounded up over 40 free things to do in Philly that will keep kids entertained all summer long without breaking the bank. When school's out and camp is only so many weeks, that leaves tons of time to kill and plenty of heat to beat. Armed with this list of free nature activities, arts and culture festivals, block parties, performances, movies in the park, and more, you'll never hear the dreaded "I'm bored" chorus this summer!

For other ways to spend the hazy, lazy days of summer, browse our Summer Activities Guide for Philly Kids. Read on to discover our favorite, free activities in Philly this summer—and be sure to check our events calendar as we're adding more free fun to it every day.

 

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Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

African American Museum in Philadelphia

Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

Independence Mall & National Constitution Center Lawn

Corner of Germantown and Highland Avenues, Philadelphia, PA 19118 

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Various Locations