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Safari in Sand at Peddlers Village feature magnificent sand sculptures depicting scenes from the safari! Photo courtesy of Peddlers Village
Safari in Sand at Peddlers Village feature magnificent sand sculptures depicting scenes from the safari! Photo courtesy of Peddlers Village
7/27/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Summer is not over yet! August in Philly is a great time to enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.

We're over that midsummer hump, but Philly still brings the family fun in its summer homestretch. Festivals run the gamut this month, from fruit fests at Linvilla, and Shady Brook, to cultural celebrations like Festival of India, and Ukrainian Folk Festival. Some summer favorites are back by popular demand, including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live and the Kutztown Fair, so get that summer bucket list ready before school's back in session.

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.

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Top Things to Do in Philly with Kids this August

Goshen Country Fair

West Chester - Monday, July 28 to Saturday, August 2, 2025
Guests can expect games of chance, amusement rides, and delicious food. In addition, families can visit the dairy cow, sheep, goat, rabbit, and poultry exhibits.  READ MORE

Free Admission to Benjamin Franklin Museum

Philadelphia - Monday, August 4, 2025
FREE
Visit the Benjamin Franklin Museum for free! Visitors can view the exhibits that reflect the contributions of this Founding Father for free on certain dates throughout the year. READ MORE

Watershed Butterfly Festival

Pennington NJ - Saturday, August 2, 2025
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including butterfly exhibits, interactive children's activities, live music, local food and more. This 25th annual event features local artisans, an insect zoo, animal shows, nature walks, and the famous Butterfly and Bug Parade. READ MORE

Peach and Sunflower Festival

Media - Saturday, August 9, 2025
FREE
Get ready to soak up the sunshine and indulge in the juiciest peaches ever during the ultimate festival day. Acres upon acres of sunflower fields will take your breath away, while pony rides, barnyard animals, hayrides, and a plethora of family-friendly activities will keep you on your toes.  READ MORE

Peach and Sunflower Festival

Yardley - Saturdays & Sundays, August 2 through Sunday, August 17, 2025
Enjoy a sunny summer day at the Peach & Sunflower Festival! Pick ripe peaches, take an Instagram-worthy selfie in a field of sunflowers, enjoy the fresh air and fun music, and make memories with your family. READ MORE

2nd Street Festival

Northern Liberties - Sunday, August 3, 2025
FREE
Held on the first Sunday in August every year, the 2nd Street Festival features live music, local vendors, crafts, food, and more. READ MORE

Kutztown Fair

Kutztown - Monday, August 4 through Saturday, August 9, 2025
FREE
Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests, and rides at the 152nd annual Kutztown Fair! Check out this year's new Fun on the Farm tent to learn about the different aspects of the agriculture industry. READ MORE

Middletown Grange Fair

Newtown - Wednesday, August 13 through Sunday, August 17, 2025
FREE
The Middletown Grange Fair, a long-standing non-profit Bucks County tradition run by community volunteers, will feature livestock, judged exhibits and contests, carnival rides, commercial vendors, farm machinery, various foods, and countless other family-friendly events and activities. READ MORE

Festival of India

Penn's Landing - Saturday, August 16, 2025
FREE
Celebrate India's Independence Day with various cultural organizations, Northern and Southern-style Indian cuisine, such as chicken tikka masala, lassi, vada pav, and dosa, classical and Bollywood performances, music, shopping, henna tattoos, and tons of fun. READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

Philadelphia - Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2o25
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party returns to Philadelphia on August 24-25! Fans of all ages will experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the DARK! This one-of-a-kind show will visit Wells Fargo Center for 3 epic performances!   READ MORE

Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival

North Wales - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Guests to the Ukrainian Folk Festival can expect exciting, spectacular folk art, music, and dancing rich in Ukrainian traditions. This annual festival features an opening ceremony, concerts throughout the day, dancing, and a children's area. READ MORE

Safari in Sand at Peddler's Village

Lahaska - Now through Sunday, August 31, 2025
FREE
This summer, adventure awaits at Peddler’s Village during Safari in Sand, a FREE Village-wide display of majestic sand sculptures featuring iconic scenes straight from the Serengeti. Gather ’round the watering hole with a hippopotamus, spot a lion in the grasslands, and keep your eyes peeled for a surprise around the next corner.  READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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