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5/31/24 - By Nicole O'Donnell

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.

 

 

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Top Things to Do in Philly with Kids this June

Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

Devon - Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
The oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the US, the Devon Horse Show has been entertaining families since 1896. In addition to horse competitions, guests can expect traditional country fair delights, raffles, guided back-barn tours, special events for little kids, and an Itty Bitty Tea Party.   READ MORE

The Roots Picnic

Philadelphia - Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024
The Roots Picnic returns to the Mann in Fairmount Park for two days of music, art, and culture. The Roots Picnic is an annual music festival created and hosted by Philly's hip-hop group, The Roots. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Brecknock Orchard

Mohnton - Saturdays, June 1 - 15, 2024
Frolic through five-acres of strawberry fields and enjoy family activities, wagon rides, strawberry picking, and more.  READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Shady Brook Farms

Yardley - Saturday, June 1 - 9, 2024
Over the course of two weekends, Shady Brook Farms celebrates the bright red strawberry at its strawberry festival. Guests can expect inflatable attractions, pedal go-karts, rubber duck races, a new cow train, a playground, an animated chicken show, and backyard games. READ MORE

West Park Arts Fest

Fairmount Park - Saturday, June 8, 2024
Head to West Fairmount Park for an afternoon of music, live dance, and art activities for the whole family. Activities are led by community partners including Mural Arts, the Please Touch Museum, Shofuso, Franklin Institute, and more. READ MORE

Flag Fest at the Betsy Ross House

Philadelphia - Sunday June 9 - June 15, 2024
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

Walnut Street Bridge Movies

Philadelphia - Thursday, June 13 - Thursday, August 22, 2024
Get ready to watch movies on the big screen under the stars along the banks of the Schuylkill River at Walnut Street Bridge. Start times vary depending on the film. READ MORE

Chester County Balloon Festival

Chester - Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2024
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

Ambler Arts & Music Festival

Ambler - Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, 2024
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

Pride at the Park

Narberth - Saturday, June 15 - Sunday, June 23, 2024
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

Doylestown Pride Festival

Doylestown - Saturday, June 15, 2024
Doylestown welcomes the return of their Pride Festival on June 15 - 23rd, 2024. With the goal of celebrating diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in the Doylestown community, a collection of local organizations and businesses came together to create this local tradition. READ MORE

Flag Day & Father’s Day Weekend at the Museum

Philadelphia - Friday, June 14 - Sunday, June 16, 2024
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

Juneteenth Parade and Festival

Philadelphia - Saturday, June 16, 2024
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

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

Philadelphia - Monday, June 19, 2024
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

Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival

Philadelphia - Thursday, June 20 - Sunday, August 18, 2024
The can’t-miss illuminated fest in Philadelphia’s Historic District hosts dozens of massive, intricate, handcrafted lanterns such as dragons, tigers, rabbits, and more. Guests can expect to see new culturally-inspired lanterns and performances as well. READ MORE

Kidchella Music Festival

Philadelphia - Friday, June 21, 2024
This rain-or-shine kids music festival is back for another great summer of music at Smith Playground.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy this unique live music experience. At each concert, there will be art stations, food trucks, and more. READ MORE

The 35th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival

Manayunk - Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23, 2024
Manayunk is celebrating the 35th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival this year! Since 1990, the show has built itself into being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor juried art festival featuring approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters. READ MORE

Party on the Plaza

Philadelphia - Saturday, June 29, 2024
This is the ultimate family-friendly event to jumpstart your summer fun! Get ready to experience an unforgettable day of lively activities, jam-packed with exciting attractions, all designed to create amazing memories with your friends and family. The festivities include giant inflatables, an incredible DJ playing the hottest summer tunes, airbrush tattoos, interactive LIVE science, games, and more! READ MORE

Bucks-Mont Pride Festival

Abington - Sunday, June 30, 2024
The Welcome Project PA is proud to host the fourth annual Bucks-Mont PRIDE Festival at the beautiful Abington Art Center. Enjoy live music, food, community resources, family-friendly activities, and more at this free, indoor/outdoor event. READ MORE

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