FEATURED EVENTS | Kids Out and About Philadelphia

FEATURED EVENTS

Meet the Women of the 18th Century

Meet the Women of the 18th Century representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House! Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories!
Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/21/2025
06/27/2025
June 20 – August 30: Fridays & Saturdays: 11am – 3pm September 6 – October 25: Saturdays: 11am – 3pm
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Organization:

Betsy Ross House

Location:

239 Arch St
Pennsylvania, PA, (215) 629-4026
United States

Phone:

19106

Independence Day Fireworks on the Waterfront

Join us for fireworks on the Delaware River Waterfront in celebration of Independence Day on Saturday, June 28, at 9:30 pm. Enjoy the fireworks at these other Waterfront destinations: Cherry Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, and Washington Avenue Pier.
Dates: 
06/28/2025
9:30 - 9:45 pm
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Location:

121 N. Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
United States

Phone:

(215) 922-2FUN

45th Birthday Beach Bash at Sesame Place

Celebrate the opening of Sesame Place’s water attractions by diving into a sun-sational beach party! Jam out with your furry friends at a Beach Bash Dance Party, blow bubbles with our interactive Beach Bubble Brigade, and help Bert and Ernie search for seashells in a special scavenger hunt. Then, be sure to snap a photo with your Sesame Street friends dressed in their beach gear, and of course, be the first to splash and slide with Sesame Place’s water rides and attractions like Big Bird’s Rambling River, Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores, and The Count’s Splash Castle!
Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/21/2025
06/22/2025
10 am - 5 pm
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Organization:

Sesame Place

Location:

100 Sesame Rd
Langhorne, PA, 19047
United States

Phone:

215-702-3566

Philly Foodie & Fireworks Festival

The BIGGEST Fourth of July Celebration of 2025! Harrah’s Philadelphia – Outdoor Pavilion & Racetrack Join us for an unforgettable day of food, fun, music, and fireworks at the Philly Foodie & Fireworks Festival on Saturday, July 5th! The Area’s BIGGEST Fourth of July Celebration of 2025 is coming to Harrah’s Outside Pavilion & Racetrack on Saturday, July 5th, 2025! This amazing All-Ages event will feature over 50+ vendors including the tri-state areas BEST food trucks & restaurants, a pop-up beer garden, family fun zone, mechanical bull riding, large concert stage with 10+ National Acts, Bands, & DJs, and so much more! This festival kicks off at 2pm with a Spectacular 9PM Fireworks Finale!
Dates: 
07/05/2025
2 - 10 pm
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Organization:

Harrah's Philadelphia

Location:

777 Harrah's Blvd
Chester, PA, 19013
United States

Phone:

800-480-8020

FamilyFest at American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

Several times during the year, the American Helicopter Museum offers visitors the unique opportunity to reach new heights by riding in a helicopter!
Dates: 
06/21/2025
10:00am to 3:00pm
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Location:

1220 American Boulevard
West Chester, PA, 19380
United States

Phone:

610-436-9600

The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think. PLAY! - Please Touch Museum

Open May 24 through August 27, Please Touch Museum welcomes a new traveling exhibit inspired by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts' Questioneers book series, this new traveling exhibit celebrates science, technology, engineering, art, math, perseverance, and passion.
Dates: 
06/20/2025
06/21/2025
06/22/2025
9:00 A.M.
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Organization:

Please Touch Museum

Location:

4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA, 19131
United States

Phone:

2679871428

Movie Nights at Sunset Social

Our Weekly Movie Nights are free and open to the public! Get here early to grab the best view of the 60-foot screen. Dogs and kids always welcome!
Dates: 
06/21/2025
06/28/2025
07/05/2025
12 - 3 pm
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Organization:

Sunset Social

Location:

129 South 30th St Roof
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
United States

Summer Reading Kickoff Party at Abington Township Public Library

There will be something for everyone: kids, teens, and adults. No need to register--just come on by.
Dates: 
06/23/2025
4 - 6 pm
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Location:

1030 Old York Road
Abington, PA, 19001
United States

Phone:

2158855180

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival

The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands where we join together to have fun, embrace our history and continue the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination).
Dates: 
06/22/2025
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Organization:

Juneteenth Festival

Location:

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Philadelphia, PA, .
United States

Phone:

(267) 225-3108

Sleuthing with Sherlock Holmes at Abington Township Public Library

Calling kids ages 10-15! Do you have what it takes to be a detective? Join Emilie Parker of The Rosenbach Museum and Library for an event all about the FIRST detective: Sherlock Holmes! Try out handwriting analysis and other classic detective techniques to uncover a book's journey from its creation to present day. Attendees will also take home copies of Sherlock Holmes famous work, The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Dates: 
06/21/2025
2 - 3:30 pm
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Location:

1030 Old York Road
Abington, PA, 19001
United States

Phone:

2158855180