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6/14/24 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philly this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

It's Father's Day in Philly! Get ready to celebrate Dad's big weekend with a ton of exciting activities. Whether your dad loves music, food, or adventure, we've got you covered. Jam out to the Ambler Arts & Music Festival or reach new heights at the Chester County Balloon Festival. Gamer Dads will love Family Day at Barcade and with Father's Day coinciding with Juneteenth weekend again this year, there's even more to celebrate. Don't miss out on Philly's Juneteenth Parade and Festival or AAMP's Block Party. If you're looking to keep Father's Day chill with a bite and a brew, check out our roundup of Philadelphia Beer Gardens that are Family-Friendly! 

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Now through Sunday, June 15, 2024
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The Betsy Ross house brings back Flag Fest, with family activities throughout the week celebrating Old Glory. Each day begins at 10 am with an interactive flag raising. READ MORE

Ambler Arts & Music Festival

Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2024
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This rain or shine festival offers art, music, and food wrapped into one festival for all ages. Guests can expect art such as photography, ceramics, jewelry, and face painting as well as free live musical performances. READ MORE

Chester County Balloon Festival

Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2024
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Ever seen a hot-air balloon up close? Chester County Balloon Festival is your chance. This family-friendly event offers activities for all ages on the ground and in the air. READ MORE

Summer Food Truck Frenzy

Saturday, June 15, 2024
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Chow down at Linvilla, where local food trucks appear for the summertime Food Truck Frenzy. In addition to amazing eats, there will be pony rides, train rides, hayrides, and musical guests, plus pick-your-own fruit and face painting. READ MORE

Father’s Day Fishing

Sunday, June 16, 2024
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Fish at Linvilla Orchards with dad on Father's Day. Linvilla's famous Orchard Lake is stocked with tons of trout, which means all participants have a chance to catch that special fish. READ MORE

Pride at the Park

FREE
Saturday, June 15, 2o24
Narberth
Pride at the Park is a youth-led celebration featuring LGBTQIA+ and allied artists, performers, and organizations. Enjoy Drag Storytime, live music and vendors throughout the day, and even a free bike valet. READ MORE

Annual Father's Day Read-a-Thon

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Saturday, June 15, 2o24
Philadelphia
Come celebrate father figures and a love of reading at the annual Father's Day Read-a-Thon! This family-friendly event will include lunch for everyone in attendance, games and activities, storytime with our favorite local authors and a very special surprise guest. Each child in attendance will receive free books as we read and learn together. READ MORE

Flag Day & Father’s Day Weekend at the Museum

Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, 2024
Philadelphia
On June 14, 1777, Congress passed the first Flag Act, adopting the 13-star flag as the official flag of the new United States. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution from Flag Day, June 14, through Father's Day, June 16 to learn about flags of “all kinds of colours” from the Revolutionary era with activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family. READ MORE

Family Days at Barcade

Sunday, June 16, 2024
Philadelphia
Head to this retro adults only arcade on special family days throughout the year where kids can join in on the fun too! All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. READ MORE

Juneteenth Events in Philly for Kids

Juneteenth Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

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Saturday, June 15, 2024
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Juneteenth has revered roots as a day of freedom for enslaved African-Americans in Texas and throughout the country. Join us on the Wyckoff Farm for a for a community celebration featuring storytelling and crafts for all ages. READ MORE

Greater Norristown NAACP Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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The Elmwood Park Zoo hosts the Greater Norristown NAACP Juneteenth Celebration, a family-friendly event with live music, animal meet and greets, keeper chats, and more.   READ MORE

Juneteenth at the Museum of the American Revolution

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Celebrate Juneteenth with the Museum of the American Revolution, and explore the continuing struggle for equality for all through walking tours, discovery carts, pop-up talks, and more.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Parade and Festival

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Sunday, June 16, 2024
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Gather at the historic Malcolm X Park for the nation's largest annual Juneteenth celebration, attracting over 25,000 attendees along the 1.5 mile-long parade route and featuring over 2,000 participants and 20 floats.  READ MORE

Juneteenth Celebration at the Please Touch Museum

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Celebrate resilience and liberation at Please Touch, with programming dedicated to the Black experience, including musical and dance performances and storytimes. READ MORE

Liberation Rising: Juneteenth Block Party and Free Museum Day at AAMP

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The African American Museum hosts its Juneteenth Block Party: Celebrating the Legacy of Emancipation. Join this daylong, outdoor festival, featuring live performances from international and local artists, a community marketplace featuring Black-owned businesses, vendors, community partners, food trucks, and hands-on activities including art-making and line dancing. 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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