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Things to Do for Kids in Philadelphia in August 2026
Summer Festival Concerts at Rose Tree Park
FREE
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Upper Providence
Bring blankets and some chairs and enjoy a lineup of performances at Rose Tree Park. Concessions are sold at all concerts, or guests may bring their own. Website
Watershed Butterfly Festival
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Pennington, NJ
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including butterfly exhibits, interactive children's activities, live music, local food and more. This 25th annual event features Kate Gorrie Butterfly House and the Insect Zoo, plus live music and entertainment throughout the day, including animal shows like Eyes of the Wild. Website
Peach Festival at Brecknock Orchard
Saturdays, August 1, 8, & 15
Mohnton
Have a peachy day with wagon ride orchard tours! Children can enjoy crafts and make a personal-size peach cobbler or a wood bead key chain. Want to take the deliciousness home? Learn to preserve your own pint of peaches through a guided step-by-step process and take home a sealed jar and recipe. Website
Patchwork Plains & Painted Skies: Family Festival
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Center City
This program is a part of the Art Kids series. Learn about the natural wonders of American Landscapes through art. Website
2nd Street Festival
FREE
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Northern Liberties
Held on the first Sunday in August every year, the 2nd Street Festival features live music, local vendors, crafts, food, and more. Website
Kutztown Fair
FREE
Monday, August 3 to Saturday, August 8, 2026
Kutztown
Enjoy food, music, animals, crafts, contests, and rides at the Kutztown Fair, going strong for more than 150 years! Check out this year's new Fun on the Farm tent to learn about the different aspects of the agriculture industry. Website
Up Next! Youth Jam Sessions at World Cafe Live
FREE
Saturday, August 8, 2026
West Philly
Up Next! is a free monthly open jam session providing a platform for Philly’s creative youth to learn, perform, collaborate, and grow. Every second Saturday, The Lounge at World Cafe Live offers an all-ages, alcohol-free environment, showcasing our city’s up-and-coming talent while building community across the local music scene. Website
Sunflower Festival
FREE
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Media
Acres upon acres of sunflower fields will take your breath away, while pony rides, barnyard animals, hayrides, and a plethora of family-friendly activities will keep you on your toes. Website
Creek Crawl at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park
FREE
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Oaks
Wade into adventure for a hands-on exploration of stream health and water ecology. Explore the creek and collect water samples, catch macroinvertebrates, and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand the health of our waterways. Website
Ardmore Rock N' Ride
FREE
Sunday, August 9, 2026
Ardmore
Ardmore Rock N' Ride is a free, outdoor, family friendly event that features an official USA Cycling bike race, a multi-stage concert featuring nationally renowned talent produced by Ardmore Music Hall, a youth bike race, and a family fun zone with numerous food options. Website
Middletown Grange Fair
FREE
Wednesday, August 12 to Sunday, August 16, 2026
Newtown
The Middletown Grange Fair, a long-standing non-profit Bucks County tradition run by community volunteers, will feature livestock, judged exhibits and contests, carnival rides, commercial vendors, farm machinery, various foods, and countless other family-friendly events and activities. Website
Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square
Now through Sunday, August 16, 2026
Old City
The can’t-miss illuminated fest in Philadelphia’s Historic District hosts dozens of massive, intricate, handcrafted lanterns such as dragons, tigers, rabbits, and more. Guests can expect to see new culturally-inspired lanterns and performances as well. Website
Please Touch Museum – Ready Set School
FREE
Sunday, August 23, 2026
West Philly
Please Touch Museum’s school readiness campaign offers families the chance to learn about healthy habits and practices through play-based experiences, while enjoying FREE admission on three designated Sundays during Summer 2026. Website
Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival
Sunday, August 23, 2026
North Wales
Guests to the Ukrainian Folk Festival can expect exciting, spectacular folk art, music, and dancing rich in Ukrainian traditions. This annual festival features an opening ceremony, concerts throughout the day, dancing, and a children's area. Website
Safari in Sand at Peddler's Village
FREE
Now through Monday, August 31, 2026
Lahaska
This summer, adventure awaits at Peddler’s Village during Safari in Sand, a FREE Village-wide display of majestic sand sculptures featuring iconic scenes straight from the Serengeti. Gather ’round the watering hole with a hippopotamus, spot a lion in the grasslands, and keep your eyes peeled for a surprise around the next corner. Website