Philadelphia Family Summer Guide
Make the most of your Summer in Philly and beyond!
Presented by the Philly Family team
Welcome to the Philadelphia Family Summer Guide, packed with warm weather fun for the whole season! Embrace the spirit of summer as we navigate through the family-friendly destinations, exciting activities, and hidden gems in Philadelphia, and down the shore too!
Have a “hole” lotta fun this summer at the top mini golf spots in and around the city. Get outdoors on our favorite hiking trails in Philly and the suburbs. Make the most of your beach vacation with our Best of the Jersey Shore list featuring restaurants, shopping, rainy day spots, and more. Make a splash with the coolest water activities around the city like boating, paddle-boarding, and fishing. And explore the many farmers markets in Philly selling the freshest produce and artisanal foods this summer.
And for even more summer inspiration, check out the Main Line Parent and Bucks County Parent Summer Guides too!
You’ve Found Your Village: The Philly Family Community
Philadelphia Family is published by a team of local women to connect families raising their kids in Philly with resources, events, and each other.
Our High Five email newsletters arrive every Thursday with our latest stories and the best weekend events for families. Connect with @PhillyFamilyMag on Instagram and through our Philly Family Community Facebook group to find friends and trusted referrals.
The organizations below make this work possible. By partnering with local businesses and nonprofits through our Marketing Services and Membership programs, Family Focus Media fosters connections that help families thrive.
Philadelphia Family Summer Guide Stories
Philadelphia Playgrounds By Neighborhood
Get to know these Philadelphia Family Members
Philadelphia Family Members are local community builders like us who would like to be more connected with families in Philly. The Members below support the Philly Family Community and our Summer Guide. Have you had a great experience with any of them? You can help other families benefit from your experience with an endorsement on their Profile Page! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH A 5-STAR REVIEW.
Camp Cupola | 2026 Family Favorite – Day Camp
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CRUZEN
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ESF Camps & Experiences | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Best Day Camp
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Friends School Haverford
The Friends School Haverford Camp program offers 9 weeks of open ended, play-based programming in…
Melissa Joy Photography
Melissa Joy Photography specializes in family & newborn photography & is renowned for capturing bright,…
Music Theatre Philly
Music Theatre Philly is a vibrant professional training ground for young artists in theatre and…
Natural Creativity
Natural Creativity is a welcoming, non-profit resource center in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood supporting self-directed education.
Spanish Workshop for Children | 2026 LOVE Award Winner – Best Language Classes for Kids
Spanish Workshop is a Reggio Emilia Spanish immersion program where children learn through play, creativity,…
Summerside Camps at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Summerside Camps at SCH Academy provides innovative, creative, and fun camp programming for children in…
