As the school year comes to a close and extracurricular activities wind down, the festival, fair, and carnival season is just getting started! We've compiled a list of all the great festivals and fairs happening this June. From the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to annual traditions, there is something for every member of the family. So, get out your calendar and be sure to make time for the array of fun that awaits Philly families this month!

During this May weekend, Philly parents can find many ways to spend quality family time together. For starters, there are quite a few springtime festivals to enjoy. Eat delicious Italian foods in South Philly, appreciate the beauty and splendor of the Asian culture in Franklin Square, nibble on strawberry treats at Peddlers' Village, delight in children's entertainment at Annenberg Center Live, or applaud children's authors and literature at Big Blue Bookstore's Literary Festival.

After festival fun, spend some one-on-one time making art at Exton Square Mall, learning about weather at Fairmount Water Works, or trying a mindfulness class at Ahimsa House. Or, consider stepping back in time to simpler days where children can learn how soap is made at Newlin Grist Mill, wool is spun at the Thompson-Neely House, and horseshoes are created at Merion Friends Meeting House.

Don't forget to browse through our entire event calendar. With all of these options, be sure to use the filtering options to help narrow down events by age, location, and tags. Now continue reading for our top weekend picks.

A mother's work is never done. From short-order chef to Algebra tutor to chauffeur, moms are always there for Philly kids. So, why not celebrate all these special people with some of the many activities found in our event calendar?

To honor mom, consider taking her to a Mother's Day brunch or Mother's Day tea. Hop onboard a special train ride at West Chester Railroad or take a boat cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. Sneak in a little history lesson with a visit to Valley Forge to learn about colonial army moms or witness what civil war times were like at  Encampment Day at Brandywine Battlefield Park. For additional options, listen to Irish tunes at Parx Casino Picnic Grove or musical theater numbers at the Kimmel Center. Spend time outdoors at Clark Park for its annual May Fair or Camden Children's Garden for its Beautiful Birds, Butterflies, and Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Browse through the rest of our top picks for the weekend. Also, don't forget to check out our May GoList filled with fun for the entire month. Have a Happy Mother's Day!