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4th of July Weekend in Philly: Fireworks, Free Days, Festivals, and More Family Fun

Crowds can expect an exciting game followed by fireworks to light up the sky in South Philly. Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Phillies - via Phillies Twitter
Crowds can expect an exciting game followed by fireworks to light up the sky in South Philly. Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Phillies - via Phillies Twitter
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Celebrate America's freedom at the birthplace of our nation! Get ready for a weekend filled with patriotic festivities, fireworks, and free days at Philadelphia museums that your kids will love. Kids can experience exciting, hands-on activities like colonial crafts and games at the Constitution Center. Enjoy some family fun while putting through 18 interactive holes inspired by beloved characters, stories, and icons from Pixar's most popular movies at Pixar Putt. Looking for some more relaxing weekend fun? Sit back and listen to awesome music, and watch fireworks during the family-friendly UnWined at Shady Brook Farms. 

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach towel. Plus, each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook or Instagram pages!

Festival season is upon us, so don't miss our roundup of Summer Festivals and Fairs for Philly Kids, and check out our Summer Fun Guide for Philly Families for more great summer fun ideas.

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Things To Do This Weekend in Philly with Kids

Wawa Free Museum Days

Philadelphia - Now through Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with a bang in Philadelphia! Before the city's 4th of July festivities, WaWa is sponsoring two weeks of free museum days across the city. Enjoy the best of Philly's educational institutions with free admission. It's the perfect way to kick off the holiday festivities and explore the city's rich history and culture.  READ MORE

July 4th Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Philadelphia - Now through Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Join the Museum in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to learn more about the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over the Fourth of July weekend.  READ MORE

Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches at Valley Forge

King of Prussia - Now through Sunday, October 29, 2023
Once Upon a Nation Storytelling heads to Valley Forge National Park. From 11am to 4pm, visitors can enjoy listening to specially-trained storytellers share short 3-5 minute tales of the Valley Forge encampment, located at benches near the welcome center as well as at General Washington's Headquarters. READ MORE

XFINITY Fireworks Show at the Phillies Game

Philadelphia - Friday, June 30, 2023
Take me out to the ballgame at Citizens Bank Park. Crowds can expect an exciting game followed by fireworks to light up the sky in South Philly.  READ MORE

U.S. Army Band Concert & Waterfront Fireworks

Philadelphia - Saturday, July 1, 2023
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UnWined at Shady Brook Farm & Fireworks

Yardley - Saturday, July 1, 2023
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Delaware River Waterfront Fireworks

Philadelphia - Saturday, July 1, 2023
Families and friends can find a spot along the Delaware Waterfront to take in the breathtaking views of the fireworks display. Displays can be viewed for free along the Waterfront at these locations: the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Spruce Street Harbor Park, Race Street Pier, Pier 68, and Washington Avenue Pier. READ MORE

Summer Festival at Brecknock Orchard

Mohnton - Saturday, July 1 - Saturday, July 8, 2023
Get ready to indulge in summer's sweetest treats! Choose from a delightful selection of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries to create your own very berry parfait. For those feeling crafty, there are fun activities for children with a make-and-take grass head and ice pops. READ MORE

Pixar Putt

Philadelphia - Saturday, July 1 - Saturday, October 1, 2023
Experience the ultimate thrill of mini-golf with Pixar Putt! With 18 fun and interactive holes, this pop-up golf course takes inspiration from the world-renowned stories, characters, and icons from Pixar's best-loved movies. Get ready to tee off with your friends from Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug's Life, Wall-E, and Inside Out. READ MORE

Independence Day Celebration: Living History Day

Washington Crossing - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Visitors to Washington Crossing Historic Park can see living historians demonstrate their crafts, tour historic buildings and view a military encampment. The highlight of the day includes a reading of the Declaration of Independence.  READ MORE

Wawa Welcome America Party on the Parkway and Fireworks Spectacular

Philadelphia - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Hit the Parkway for the party of the summer and enjoy a day-long extravaganza of entertainment, games, food trucks, and giveaways, culminating in the city's signature fireworks display. READ MORE

The 4th at the Fort

Philadelphia - Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Celebrate American Independence at an intact Revolutionary War battlefield! Learn the story of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution during guided tours, enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations, a Revolutionary War soldier life display plus living history activities, Patriots vs. Loyalists games, and contests.  READ MORE

Independence Week Celebration at the Constitution Center

Philadelphia - Now through Tuesday, July 4, 2023
The Constitution Center holds a week-long celebration for America's birthday, including flag raising ceremonies, family activities featuring Colonial crafts, and Revolutionary War-era games on the front lawn. Plus select days offer free admission, including the 4th.  READ MORE
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