End of Summer Bucket List: 25+ Things to Do in Philly Before School Starts

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition is in its final weeks at the Franklin Institute. Photo courtesy of the institute
8/5/22 - By Liz Baill
It's time to take stock of all of those things you've been meaning to check out all summer but haven't quite gotten to yet. We've rounded up the top 25 must-do summer activities for Philly families before school's back in session. From outdoor movies, to free summer concerts, to festivals, keep scrolling for your end-of-summer bucket list.
You can also browse our Summer Activities Guide for Philadelphia Kids, filled with lists of the best day trips, swimming pools, amusement parks, playgrounds, and free activities to make the most of your summer homestretch.
Feed these gentle creatures at the Giraffe Encounter at the Philadelphia Zoo. Photo by Liz Baill
Great Summer Things to Do with Philly Kids Before School Starts
Places featured in this article:
Franklin Square
Sister Cities Park
Sister Cities Park
Sister Cities Park
Sister Cities Park
Walnut Street Bridge
Briar Bush Nature Center
Bartram's Gardens
Pleasant Hill Park
Peddler's Village
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Main Street Manayunk
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Penn's Landing
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Blue Cross RiverRink
Elmwood Park Zoo
The Franklin Institute
West Chester Railroad
Adventure Acquarium
Philadelphia Zoo