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Free & Affordable Summer Camps in Philly 2025

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Sun, 02/09/2025 - 8:07am

Kids get to explore nature at Morris Arboretum Camp. Photo courtesy of the arboretum

Looking for a stellar summer camp experience in Philadelphia without breaking the bank? Look no further! We've found lots of summer camps near Philly that are free or budget-friendly. There are plenty of options this year, from STEM camps and nature programs to art classes, with half-day and full-day options available. Check out our list of free and affordable kid camps near Philly as you plan a memorable summer for your little ones.

For more summer camps in Philly be sure to bookmark our Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town. Summer, here we come!

Best Snow Tubing near Philly for Families

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Mon, 12/30/2024 - 8:07am

Try Galactic tubing at Camelback Mountain for nighttime family adventures. Photo courtesy of Camelback

We've rounded up the best places for snow tubing near Philly for the ultimate winter fun.

Winter fun hardly gets more exciting than this, and we've rounded up our favorite places to go snow tubing near Philadelphia. As a kid, my snow tubing experiences consisted of my dad pulling snow tubes behind his 4-wheeler near our house. Safety standards have changed in the Philly area since the 1980s, and now we don’t have to resort to such creative measures. So get ready to ride the slopes down carefully crafted lanes from the Lehigh Valley to the Poconos at these snowy spots packed with cold-weather family fun.

For more winter excursions, check out our favorite sledding spots near Philly and our list of family-friendly skiing and snowboarding destinations. All of our favorite wintertime highlights can be found in our Winter Activities Guide for Philly Families.

Ultimate Winter Bucket List: 40 Best Things to Do with Kids in Philly

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Fri, 12/20/2024 - 9:41am

A winter oasis, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest houses a skating rink overlooking the Delaware River, a ski chalet-style lodge and more. Photo by Danielle Smith

Winter can test your creativity in entertaining the kids, and sometimes you just need to get out of the house or at least find new indoor activities. Fortunately, we have some amazing outdoor winter activities that allow kids to romp, play, and explore, as well as fresh ideas for being at home that can shake off winter fatigue.

For all the best ways to make the most of the chilly temps, check out the Best Outdoor Ice Skating, and don't miss our Winter Activities Guide. Looking for ways to stay entertained at home? Check out our Boredom Busters Guide for lots of great ideas!

Philadelphia Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Sun, 12/08/2024 - 7:37am

Tis the season to enjoy a traditional Christmas Dinner at Bank and Bourbon.

If whipping up a festive spread for the holidays isn't really your thing, a number of Philly restaurants open on Christmas Day can fill in the gap. Some eateries are serving customers on December 25, while other restaurants are planning special Christmas Eve feasts, or offering takeout options. To make convenience a priority and spend more quality time with the fam this year, pick from our list of restaurants open on Christmas below, and let the professionals do the heavy lifting in the kitchen.

For all the ways to make holiday memories before and after the meal, don't miss the 30 Holiday Activities and Christmas Events for Kids or our Holiday and Christmas Guide. Get more stories like this sent straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters.

Philadelphia Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Fri, 11/01/2024 - 8:21am

Treat the family to Thanksgiving buffet at Bank and Bourbon. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

The meal takes center stage on Thanksgiving Day, but if you'd rather forget the dirty dishes, grocery shopping, and hours of cooking, there are plenty of family-friendly restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Philly for a hassle-free holiday. Catch the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade in the morning, then relax the rest of the day knowing that the family meal is being handled by the professionals. If you want to enjoy fine dining but don't want to change out of sweatpants, plenty of establishments also offer convenient pickup options.

Reservations are required or strongly encouraged for all of the following restaurants as many fill up in advance. Pre-orders for pickup are also required. Gear up for the rest of the holiday season with our Holiday and Christmas Activity Guide.

Toddler Birthday Party Venues in the Philly Area

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 9:00am

Celebrate graduating into the toddler years with a milestone party!

Your little baby is turning into a big kid! Whether it's their first birthday or their fourth, you know you want to do something extra special to commemorate this milestone in both of your lives. Planning toddler birthday parties can be tough. You have to consider who to invite, what should the "theme" be, how do you make a cake shaped like their favorite character, and more importantly... do you have enough time to pull it off?

Need more ideas? Be sure to check out our birthday party guide!

Bilingual and Language Immersion Preschools in Philly

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Fri, 08/02/2024 - 9:00am

These Philly preschools promote knowledge and language learning in one neat package.

Learning a language at a young age can help ensure that your child has dual language capabilities for a lifetime. While many schools may offer a language learning time, bilingual and language immersion schools take your child through the majority of their day in a non-English language. This helps the child understand not only hearing and speaking the language, but often, by extension, the culture related to that language.

To see more preschools in your area, visit our preschool directory, and find more great articles about choosing a preschool in our guide.

Best Jersey Shore Boardwalks and Amusement Parks for Family Fun

Submitted by Lindsay Li on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 9:13am

New Jersey boardwalks offer classic summer treats like frozen custard. Photo by Kevin Jarrett via Flickr

Everyone loves a Jersey Shore beach, but Jersey Shore boardwalks are where the real memories are made.

From frozen custard and funnel cakes to rides and mini golf — and a few that feature water parks and toddler amusements — Jersey Shore boardwalks are regional treasures. Read on for our top picks for Jersey Shore boardwalk fun below, and bookmark our Guide to the Jersey Shore for more help planning your best visit yet.

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