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West Park Arts Fest returns to Fairmount Park in June with live performances, an artisan marketplace and food trucks

The final car-free Sunday of the spring will turn part of Center City into a pedestrian-only corridor

Open Streets

Arts on the Avenue festival will bring 70+ artists, live music and food vendors to Lansdowne

Lansdowne Arts on the Ave

Glen Foerd’s 3rd Thursdays series returns May 21 with live music and mansion tours

Pottstown Juneteenth celebration will bring music, basketball and community events to High Street

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Outdoor Activities

Free paddle boating returns to FDR Park for a day on the water

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Philadelphia Zoo to host two-day family event this weekend

Remember the Future - Philadelphia Zoo

Hot air balloon festival, glow show coming to South Jersey

Burlington Hot Air Balloon Fest Glow Show

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Scavenger hunt at Longwood Gardens turns visit into a game

Longwood Gardens Scavenger Hunt

Fishtown outdoor market with 50+ vendors set for Mother’s Day weekend

Now + Then Marketplace Fishtown

‘Don’t Try This at Home Day’ returns to The Franklin Institute with explosive science demos

Don't Try This at Home Day

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Springton Manor Farm’s Sheep + Wool Day will bring live shearing, food trucks and family activities to Chester County

Springton Manor Farm - Sheep

Festival of Many Colors will bring Mummers, Caribbean Carnival and Carnaval de Puebla traditions to South Philly

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World’s largest bounce house will pop up in Oaks this summer

Franklin Square kicks off its 20th season with a free Opening Day event this weekend

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Haddonfield’s Spring Stroll will bring live music, shopping and family activities

Downtown Haddonfield in the spring

OC Con returns to Ocean City this weekend with cosplay, artists and family-friendly events

Wolverine + Deadpool with child

Flavors on the Avenue will bring 150+ vendors, food and live music to East Passyunk

Flavors on the Avenue East Passyunk

Ocean City’s Easter weekend is packed with free events for families

Great Egg.Hunt Ocean City

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You can pet and walk alpacas at this New Jersey farm

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A miniature cow is turning one, and Pennsbury Manor is throwing a party

Daphne the mini cow at pennsbury manor

Philly plant lovers can stock up at this free Fairmount Park event in April

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Flashlight tours and crafts headline Family Fun Night at Constitution Center

Flashlight Tours Constitution Center

Easter Bunny brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo includes egg hunts and animal encounters

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Sesame Place is turning into an Easter playground for spring break

Cookie Monster Easter Sesame Place

Farmers Markets

Lansdowne Farmers Market returns for its 19th season in May

Lansdowne Farmers Market

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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is coming to Philly with its ‘Glow-N-Fire’ show

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live - Philadelphia

American Swedish Historical Museum to host Easter Family Day

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Jurassic Quest will bring life-size dinosaurs to Oaks in March

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Blippi and Meekah heading to Wilmington for live family show

2 Be Like Blippi Tour

A Renaissance-style street fair is coming to South Street this spring

Queen and Rook RennFaire

Saltwater Fishing Expo brings surf pros, casting demos and family activities to NJ in March

NJ saltwater Fishing Expo

‘Standing on Her Shoulders’ brings a celebration of women to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Standing on Her Shoulders

What to know about the Universal Theme Parks exhibition at The Franklin Institute

Universal Exhibit 1

Ringling Bros. circus is coming to South Philly for four-day run

Ringling Bros. Xfinity Mobile Arena

Ocean City’s Winter Warrior Challenge returns in February

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Philly-area families can meet Bluey in King of Prussia

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! brings the hit Netflix series to the stage in Philly

Gabby's Dollhouse LIVE!

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The Franklin Institute is throwing Benjamin Franklin a birthday party this Saturday

Ben's Birthday Bash - Franklin Institute

The Philadelphia Auto Show returns in 2026 with test drives, custom cars and new models

Philadelphia Auto Show - Camp Jeep

'Winter Wonder' turns Longwood Gardens into a colorful indoor escape this winter

Indoor Gardens during Winter Wonder

A LEGO ball drop will replace midnight at this family-friendly New Year’s event

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia - Noon Years

Electrical Spectacle lights up Franklin Square through year’s end

Electrical Spectacle in Franklin Square

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