Now that September is here, Philly parents may be wondering how to keep their kids entertained without breaking the bank. After all, recovering from summer expenses can be rough. Thankfully, Mommy Poppins Philadelphia has rounded up plenty of free events and activities to keep Philly kids learning and discovering as we transition into the season of fall.

This month features many free outdoor experiences. Kids can hike through Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, identify trees at Green Lane Park, boat along the Schuylkill River at Bartram's Gardens, and search for constellations at Valley Forge National Historical Park. Community events such as Caln Community Day and Bryn Mawr Day provide family activities such as fire truck rides, mini-golf, and live music.

After spending time outside, take a break and head indoors to some of the area's best museums. The Barnes, Museum of the American Revolution, Please Touch Museum, Franklin Institute, National Museum of American Jewish History, and National Constitution Center all offer free or deeply discounted admission.

As the weather changes from hazy, hot, and humid to brisk and cool, don't forget to find great bargains for the kids at local consignment sales. Our Fall Consignment Sales post is regularly updated with the latest sale information.

With so much to do this month, it’s time to open up that calendar app on your phone and start scheduling some fun (and free!) activities.

Philly kids are in for a treat this August weekend. Our events calendar is overflowing with fun for everyone in the family. From outdoor opportunities to indoor exploration, families must make time for it all.

Nature lovers can take a boat ride on the Schuylkill River or canoe along the Perkiomen Creek. Admire the beautiful butterflies at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park or snap photos of bugs and blooms at Green Lane Park. After embracing the outdoors, head inside to learn about outer space the Please Touch Museum's Space Odyssey Saturday event, see robotics and STEM demos at Robotstock at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, or experience the world of comics at Keystone Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Finish off the weekend with some ice cream fun at the Chocolate and Vanilla Festival held at Camden Children's Garden. If you don't have time to cross the bridge, check out our ultimate ice cream guide and grab some ice cream near you.

No matter how you spend the weekend, make it a great one!

During this August weekend, Philly families can spend quality time together throughout the Delaware Valley at educational, exciting, intriguing, and unique activities found in our event calendar.

Take a trip into the city to learn about insects at The Academy of Natural Sciences's annual Bug Fest, a weekend long event filled with creepy crawlers. Or head to the suburbs for Churchville Nature Center's Arthropalooza, a celebration of invertebrate animals, including a bee keeping demonstration and hissing cockroach races. Young ones can squeal with delight at Thomas puffs down the tracks at Morris Arboretum while older kids can imagine what it would be like to be a wizard during Watson Adventure' Wizard Scavenger Hunt at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Festival goers are in for a treat. Downtown West Chester comes alive with excitement for its Benchmark Twilight Cycling Classic Community Festival while Nicetown Park hosts its Give Back Festival. Peaches are the star of the celebration at Peddlers' Village and Camden Children's Garden. Round out the weekend with s'mores at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education or Peace Valley Nature Center.

Enjoy the weekend!