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Dorney Park - July 4th Celebration
Play all day at Dorney Park, one of Philadelphia's great amusement parks, and then stay for a spectacular fireworks display complemented by a patriotic soundtrack!
Morris Arboretum - Late Nights
Take your special someone out to the Arboretum to enjoy nature at its best. Select evenings each summer, the Arboretum is open late. You can bring your own dinner and have a picnic on their lawn. Enjoy the gardens as day time turns to night and the romantic sounds of crickets.
Ordinary People Change the World (Series)
This series of biographies for kids by Brad Meltzer tells the stories of influential individuals through beautiful illustrations, and also by showing the featured individual as a child, which helps kids relate a little bit more and see how one day, they could change the world too! Kids learn about the lives of US Presidents, inspiring and diverse heroes, artists and entertainers.
Valley Forge National Historical Park - Patriots in the Park
Take a step back in time with this July 4th celebration! Visit the Valley Forge National Historic Park to see how our nation's independence would have been celebrated during its earliest years, with artillery demonstrations, games, crafts, storytelling, tours, food and more!
7/1/22: No current information on website or FB, but appears to be an annual event.
Wawa Welcome America
Programming includes history, education, art, culture, and entertainment. Celebrate with free museum days, concerts, Wawa Hoagie Day, and more! The festival concludes with the Wawa Welcome America Fireworks Spectacular!
Nibbles The Book Monster
You'll be laughing out loud at this book! Nibbles is a monster who eats his way through classic stories. The best part about this book is the book itself has bite marks, pieces missing, and books within the book so your kids will be wondering what Nibbles is going to be up to next!
Hidden River Outfitters
For the athletic and adventurous parents, take the chance to glide down Philly's Schuylkill River! Hidden River Outfitters has all the gear you need to kayak or paddle board. You'll paddle on the river at dusk (or day) and be able to see sights like the Art Museum and Fairmount Water Works. Enjoy a basic kayak excursion together, or take advantage of moonlight tours or movie night tours.