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Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Festivals, BBQ, Fireworks July 1-2

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 9:30pm

With a boom, a sparkle, and a sizzle, the first weekend in July unleashes its many patriotic celebrations, perfect for every Philly family.

Eat a traditional Fourth of July BBQ with Elmo, Zoe, and the gang from Sesame Street at Sesame Place. Or, indulge in a Red, White, and Blue BBQ Bash at Peddlers' Village. Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia, National Constitution Center, Brandywine River Museum, or The Barnes Foundation for free. Celebrate our nation's birthday by stepping back in time to learn how to write with a quill pen or to see how soldiers lived during the Revolutionary War. End the weekend with firework fun at Ridley Park, Nottingham County Park, or Longwood Gardens.

Navigate through our event calendar by filtering for age, location, and tags. Now, keep reading for additional family fun.

25 Festivals, Fairs, and Carnivals for Philly Families this July

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 7:50am

Some of summertime's best family memories are made at festivals, fairs, and carnivals. This month you can experience classic carnival fun, cultural opportunities, or musical entertainment. Whether you attend an all-time family favorite venue or try a new event, be sure cotton candy, funnel cake, live music, and fireworks are a part of your family fun this month!

Weekday Picks for Philly Kids: FREE Fun, Wawa Welcome America June 26-30

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 10:00am

With the arrival of summer, Philly parents may be wondering how to keep children engaged in fun without breaking the bank. This week's top picks are all FREE and are sure to put a smile on your face and your wallet.

First, stop into your local library for free programming such as Parkway Central Library's Baby and Toddler Story Time, Wissahickon Library's Guitar Story Time, Fumo Family Library's Mindful Meditation, or Media Library's Captain Underpants Party. Then, make crafts at Linvilla Orchards or Monkey Fish Toys. Dance and sing along at a free outdoor concert at White's Road Park, Debarth Amphitheater, or Narberth Park. Best yet, Wawa Welcome America arrives in town this week! During the festival, young and old can take advantage of free museum admission, Go 4th learning opportunities, and free hoagies, too.

However you spend the week, keep it fun and keep it free! Read on for additional no-cost activities below.

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Food, Nature, Balloons, June 24-25

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 9:30pm

Now that summer has arrived and the days are longer, the race begins to fill the time with fantastic family fun. Thankfully, this weekend's options do not disappoint Philly parents as our event calendar is overflowing with excitement to please the most diverse tribe.

Begin the weekend with food! Start with delicious blueberry pies and jellies or sweet raspberry creations. Indulge in mouth-watering ice cream and then burn off the extra calories with a nature walk or colorful 5K. Celebrate summer with an arts festival, a midsommarfest, or an old-fashioned baseball game. Appreciate nature with an overnight campout, bug hunt, or boat ride. Be sure to carve out time to experience the Chester County Balloon Festival and appreciate the beauty of hot air balloons, the fun of remote controlled airplanes, and the excitement of the Kids' Zone.

Continue reading for additional top picks for this summer weekend. Make it a great one!

Weekday Picks for Philly Kids: Summer Solstice, Museum Deals, Bugs June 19-23

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Sun, 06/18/2017 - 10:00am

Summer officially arrives this week in Philadelphia! What better way to celebrate the new season than with some of the amazing activities found in our event calendar.

To recognize the longest day of the year, Riverbend hosts its Summer Solstice Celebration complete with live animal demonstrations, puppet shows, and pond exploration. Wolf's Hollow County Park offers the chance to participate in a Summer Solstice Hike. And, Delaware Art Museum allows visitors to wander about and take in the beauty of nature at its Summer Solstice Labyrinth. In addition to summertime events, many venues throughout the Delaware Valley are featuring deeply discounted admission such as the Franklin Institute, the Brandywine Zoo, and the Delaware Children's Museum. Once nighttime arrives, view landmarks such as Glencairn Museum, Cairnwood Estates, and Bryn Athyn Cathedral set aglow, or see the first flashes of lighting bugs at Green Lane Park.

Keep reading for our top picks for the week and get ready for a great summer!

Father's Day Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Trains, Helicopters, Festivals June 17-18

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 9:00pm

How can Philly families celebrate dear ol' dad this Father's Day weekend? With exciting and entertaining activities that can be found in our event calendar, of course! .

Take dad on a helicopter, boat,or train ride. Or, view the antique fire trucks at Evan Mumbower Mills. Get outside and participate in a scavenger hunt created especially for fathers, or cast a line to fish at Linvilla Orchards. Spend an Enchanted Summer Day at Winterthur or visit Ross Mill Farm to see the piggies. Head to Germantown for its Juneteenth Festival or visit the Please Touch Museum for its Freedom Day Festival.

Mommy Poppins Philadelphia wishes a very Happy Father's Day to all the dads, step-dads, grandfathers, uncles, and men out there that make a difference in the life of a child!

Weekday Picks for Philly Kids: Concerts, Crafts, Flag Day, June 12-16

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 8:29am

It is hard to believe that within the next few weeks, Philly families can close the books on another school year. While kids may enjoy this new-found freedom, parents can still find hundreds of great ways to keep them entertained all summer long in our event calendar.

Get ready to jam with the first summer concerts of the season at the Philadelphia Zoo's Rock 'N' Roar Children's Concert and Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse's Kidchella (before you go, read our Kidchella Parent Review for more info about this concert series). Learn about the stars and stripes with Flag Day festivities held throughout Historic Philadelphia. Be creative with crafts at your local Michael's or Monkey Fish Toys in Exton or West Chester. Head to the Ambler Arts & Music Festival to make even more new memories. End the week by watching the night sky glow with fireflies at Peace Valley Nature Center.

Be sure to read our top picks for the week ahead. Narrow down your search by using the age, location, and tags filter in our calendar. Enjoy!

Weekend Fun for Philly Kids: Airplanes, Innovators, Festivals June 10-11

Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 9:30pm

Philly families have many opportunities for exploratory and family fun at events in and around the city during this June weekend.

Budding scientists have many options. Discover solutions to challenges in science and engineering at Hagley Museum's Science Saturday. Or, participate in experiments, build robots, and learn about the environment at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center's Young Innovators Fair. Kiddos interested in aviation can turn eyes upward to watch airplanes from Philly International Airport. Techy girls can learn how to make a website at The New York Code + Design Academy or RevZilla in Philly. After a pause for a cold drink of lemonade and an old-fashioned picnic, end the weekend with the excitement of a festival such as Odunde Festival, St. Anthony's Festival, or Flag Fest. Be sure to read on for our top picks for the weekend ahead.

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