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Ambler Kiwanis Carnival and Fireworks
2025-07-01 18:00, 2025-07-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-03 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Wissahickon High School, 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA, 19002
Get ready for five unforgettable nights of fun as the annual Ambler Kiwanis Carnival returns from Tuesday, July 1st through Saturday, July 5th! Enjoy exciting carnival rides, classic games, delicious food, and everyone’s favorite—funnel cake—every night.
Don’t miss their spectacular premium fireworks display on Wednesday, July 2nd (with a rain date of Thursday, July 3rd), as they kick off Independence Day celebrations and mark the start of a year-long celebration of 100 years of Ambler Kiwanis serving the community. Bring your friends and family for an exciting, festive atmosphere filled with fun and community spirit.
The Kiwanis Club, a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting youth in the greater Ambler area, welcomes new members who want to make a difference. Special VIP parking passes are also available, offering guaranteed spaces and easy exits—don’t miss out!

Eagleview Town Center Summer Concert Series
2025-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Eagleview Town Center, 565 Wellington Square, Exton, PA, 19341
Elevate your summer nights with Eagleview Town Center’s Summer Concert Series! Come see awesome talent at their summer concert series – every Tuesday from June through August from 7:00–9:00 pm. Each concert is free to attend and open to the public. Alex’s Lemonade is at each concert with goodies to sell for the fight against childhood cancer.
What to bring: Blankets, snacks, lawn chairs, drinks! Make yourself comfy for a couple hours while you enjoy the show.
BYOB policy: Alcohol is permitted at the Town Center events for those over the age of 21.
No bikes or scooters are permitted in the Town Center during events. Dogs are welcome! Please keep them leashed and clean up after them. Parking is first come, first served.
The full summer line-up can be viewed here.

Xfinity Fireworks Show at the Phillies Game
2025-07-01 21:30 - 22:00 | Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA, 19148, United States
Tickets for Tuesday night’s game will be valid for Game 2 of Wednesday’s doubleheader, with gates opening at 5:15 p.m. The Xfinity Fireworks Show will take place after the game.

Come for the baseball, stay for some Phillies fireworks. This year’s Xfinity Fireworks Shows following the Phillies games are slated for June 30th and July 1st. Watch them light up the sky over Citizens Bank Park.

Red, White & Blue To-Do in Philly
2025-07-02 09:00 - 21:00 | Old City, Philadelphia, PA, United States
In a vibrant display of patriotic celebration, Philly’s Red, White, & Blue To-Do features a flag raising, events at historic sites and museums, and the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade with red wagon floats and entertainment. Following the parade, the All American Block Party supported by Bank of America kicks off at 3rd Street between Walnut and Chestnut Streets from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm with live music, happy hours, and extended hours at historic attractions. The celebration concludes with a patriotic concert on Independence Mall.

Disney's Dare to Dream Jr. at Upper Darby Summer Stage
2025-07-02 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA, 19026
Join the Upper Darby Summer Stage cast and crew for a brand-new Disney musical revue featuring hits from Encanto, Coco, Zootopia, and all the Disney classics. Overflowing with a century of Disney music and magic, Dare to Dream Jr. will remind you to believe in the power of your own dreams!
Doors to the theater will open 30 minutes before the start of the show. The show will begin on time; please arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the performance to allow time for entry and seating. Please note there are also evening showtimes on Wednesday and Thursday.
Free parking is available in the Upper Darby High School parking lot.

Regal Theater Summer Movie Express in King of Prussia
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Regal Theater King of Prussia, 300 Goddard Blvd., King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Summer’s here, school’s out, and this is your chance to spend some extra time with your kids. If you’re looking for affordable family activities, don’t miss Regal’s Summer Movie Express. During summer break, enjoy a series of great family movies returning to the big screen.
Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Regal’s Summer Express Line-Up at King of Prussia:
11:00 and 11:10 am on June 24th and 25th – The Bad Guys
11:00 and 11:05 am on June 24th and 25th: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
11:00 am on July 1st and 2nd: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Wild Robot
11:00 am on July 8th and 9th: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse and Paw Patrol: The Movie
11:00 am on July 15th and 16th: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-verse and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
11:00 am on July 22nd and 23rd: Kung Fu Panda 4 and Despicable Me 4
11:00 am on July 29th and 30th: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Garfield Movie
11:00 am on August 5th and 6th: Leo and Minions: The Rise of Gru
11:00 am on August 19th and 20th: Sing 2

Fourth of July Crafternoon at Gladwyne Library
2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Gladwyne Library, 362 Righters Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, 19035, United States
The Fourth of July is just around the corner! Come to the children’s room anytime between 3:00 and 5:00 pm to make a fun Fourth of July craft. We’ll have plenty of colorful paper, fun stickers, and markers.

Little Shop of Horrors at People's Light
2025-07-02 14:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:30 | People’s Light, 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA, 19355, United States
Join People’s Light Theater for Little Shop of Horrors, a show from the minds behind Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. In this witty and macabre musical masterpiece, follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. Featuring iconic melodies like “Skid Row (Downtown)” and “Suddenly, Seymour,” Little Shop serves up a delightful sci-fi musical sensation that has consumed hearts and minds for 40 years. Complete with an award-winning, mouth-watering musical score, this tongue-in-cheek comedy is a whimsical warning to be careful what you wish for.
Recommended for ages 12+. Some dates have multiple showtimes, check the theater website for more information.

All You Can Art Open Studio in Paoli
2025-07-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Bright Day Studio, 14 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, PA, 19301, United States
Kick off your holiday weekend with some patriotic, artistic fun at Bright Day Studio’s All You Can Art event.
Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 pm and choose from a variety of self-guided art projects. No registration or experience needed. Work at your own pace and make something magical! Options for crafting will include painting wooden unicorn pendants, decorating custom sunglasses, beading keychains and crafting firework pom poppers!
This Open Studio time is best for children ages 3-10 years with adult participation. $15 per art maker.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
2025-07-02 17:00 - 18:30 | Ardmore Library, 108 Ardmore Avenue, Ardmore, PA, 19003
Ardmore Library has a few spots open in their next D&D Campaign! The Dungeons & Dragons group, for ages 13 and up, runs from 5:00-6:30 pm every Wednesday. Please contact the library to sign up. No experience is necessary.
Ages 13 & up. Registration required. In person, with DnDBeyond and Discord.

Rose Tree Summer Festival - Concerts in the Park
2025-07-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-07-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Rose Tree Park, 1671 N Providence Road, Media, PA, 19063, United States
The 2025 Rose Tree Summer Festival runs June 11 – August 10, with evening concerts Wednesdays–Sundays on most weeks.
Free concerts in Rose Tree Park’s scenic outdoor amphitheater have been a popular Delco tradition for more than four decades! Take in top-notch entertainment of all kinds, from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock & Pop, tribute shows and everything in between.
Check out the full 2025 concert schedule here. Showtime is 7:30 pm on Wednesday through Sunday evenings, unless otherwise noted.
There will be two morning children’s shows this summer. On June 20th at 10:00 am, Steve Pullara & His Cool Beans Band will excite and entertain young audiences with their interactive songs. “The Plants” will also put on a kid-friendly show that all ages are sure to enjoy on July 3rd at 10:00 am.
Attendees should bring blankets and chairs for seating. Admission and parking are free. Handicapped parking is available.

Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library
2025-07-03 10:15 - 11:00 | Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA, 19341
Color Your Preschool World at the Chester County Library. Preschoolers can visit the library every week for a new adventure. Mix play-doh, paint with water colors, play with bubbles, or create a craft. A different color theme every week.
For children 3 – 6 years old and their caregiver. Caregivers must remain with their child during the program.
All programs are FIRST COME – FIRST SERVED and space is limited. Attendees must come to the Youth Services Department no earlier than 20 minutes before the program to get a ticket.

Storytime with Melanie at the American Helicopter Museum
2025-07-03 10:30 - 11:30 | American Helicopter Museum & Education Center, 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States
Join Melanie for a Story Time event at the American Helicopter Museum. This month, rather than occurring on the first Friday of the month, the storytime will be held on Thursday, July 3rd due to the Independence Day holiday.
The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission!

Summer Teen Maker Program at the Chester County Library
2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA, 19341
Teens can join the Chester County Library to make a light-up card. This program will be held at the Makerspace located on the second floor of the library and is for students in Grades 6-12. Registration is required.
When you register for this event, the library holding a spot for you and providing supplies for your use. If your schedule changes and you can’t attend, please let them know so we can open your spot to someone else.

KOP Town Center Presents: Live Music on the Green
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | King of Prussia Town Center, 155 Village Drive, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Make Thursday nights the best night of the week!
Join King of Prussia Town Center every Thursday from 6–8 pm, April through October, for free live music on the green! Whether you’re grabbing dinner, meeting friends, or just looking for a fun way to unwind, enjoy an evening of great tunes from talented local artists.
Check out the full performance lineup on Facebook! Follow KoP Town Center on Instagram & Facebook for updates on schedule changes, cancellations, or newly added performances.

Easttown Library Family Movie Night - Dog Man
2025-07-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Easttown Library, 720 First Avenue, Berwyn, PA, 19312, United States
Join Easttown Library for Family Movie Night, featuring a diverse selection of critically acclaimed movies that will captivate and entertain you. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, their carefully curated lineup offers something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover new favorites and revisit old classics on their large screen. Registration is not required.
This month, the Library will show Dog Man (2025). When a police officer and his faithful police dog get injured in the line of duty, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together — and Dog Man is born. As Dog Man learns to embrace his new identity, he must stop feline supervillain Petey the Cat from cloning himself and going on a crime spree.
PG, 1 hour 33 minute run time.

July 4th Fun and MEGABLAST Fireworks with the Reading Fightin Phils
2025-07-03 19:00 | First Energy Stadium, 1900 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA, 19601, United States
Celebrate July 4th with the Reading Fightin’ Phils, the Philadelphia-area minor league baseball team. On July 3, 2025, watch the Fightin’ Phils take on the Somerset Seadogs at 7:00 pm and enjoy a patriotic Stars and Stripes celebration as the Phils wear their military appreciation jerseys. Stay for a Megablast Fireworks display after the baseball game to kick off your Independence Day weekend.
Please see the team’s complete 2025 baseball schedule on the MiLB website.

Conshohocken July 3rd Fireworks
2025-07-03 21:30 | Conshohocken Borough, Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, 19428, United States
The Borough of Conshohocken invites you to their annual fireworks display on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Fireworks begin at dusk approximately around 9:30 p.m. The fireworks display will be larger so that fireworks may be visible from as many vantage points as possible throughout the Borough. As such, Sutcliffe Park and surrounding areas will be closed to the public during the event.
Before the start of this year’s display, Friends of Conshohocken Parks will introduce the “Kaboom Kid,” who will officially start the show. There will be a brief ceremony before the Kaboom Kid’s countdown at 8:55 p.m.In case of inclement weather or high winds, the designated rain date for the display is Saturday, July 5.

Good Neighbor Day and July 4th Run for Life in Downingtown
2025-07-04 08:00 - 22:00 | Kerr Park, Park Lane, Downingtown, PA, 19335
Good Neighbor Day is held every 4th of July in Kerr Park in Downingtown, PA. It’s an action-packed day for the whole family – adults and children of all ages.
The celebration kicks off with the Run for Life (5K, 10K & 15K) and 5K Freedom Walk on Pennsylvania Avenue in Downingtown at 8:00 am. Over 1,800 athletes participate each year in this run to benefit the ambulance and rescue squads within the Downingtown Area School District. There is also a Kids K Fun Run at 10:00 am in Kerr Park.
The day’s activities include many fun and unique opportunities for family fun. Enjoy fabulous food and visit more than 80 craft exhibitors and food vendors. Families can race their canoe down the Brandywine Creek. Kids can don their bikes in red, white and blue for the bike decorating content and break out their trikes for the Big Wheel Race. at 11:30 am, the Carnival kicks off with rides and amusements. All Carnival tickets will be available for sale in Kerr Park on Friday, July 4, 2025, with no advance sales available. Unlimited rides wristbands will be sold for $25.00 per person. Single tickets are $1.25.
Close the day out with a community talent show followed by an awesome fireworks display at 9:30 pm (or whenever it is sufficiently dark).

Easttown Township Fourth of July - Parade, Picnic & Concert
2025-07-04 08:30 - 15:00 | Johnson Park, 198 Bridge Avenue, Berwyn, PA, 19312, United States
Come celebrate Independence Day at the annual Easttown Township July 4th celebration. The day kicks off with a bike parade – kids should feel free to decorate theirs in red, white, and blue before they arrive. This will be followed by a free family picnic, games and other festivities. The Summer Concert Series comes to Johnson Park with a performance by Uptown Band.
Here’s the general timeline for the day’s events:
10:00 am – Children’s Bike Parade and Decoration Contest
10:30 am – Children’s Activities and Games, including a moonbounce, tug-of-war, and 3-legged race
11:00 am – Community BBQ
11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Live music by the Uptown Band

Springfield Township 4th of July Parade
2025-07-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 354 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA, 19008, United States
The Springfield Township 4th of July Parade is back again! The parade will kick off at 9:00 am and will end at Veterans Memorial Park (331 W. Springfield Road) with activities to follow.

76th Annual Garrett Hill-Rosemont July 4th Parade and Celebration
2025-07-04 09:30 - 13:00 | Rosemont Business Campus, 919 Conestoga Road, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010, United States
The Garrett Hill-Rosemont Parade Committee is hosting its 76th Annual 4th of July Parade, so get out your red, white, and blue! Children and families are invited to decorate bikes and floats to ride in the parade. Registration is at Rosemont Business Campus at 9:30 am and Judging begins at 10:00 am.
This year’s parade will begin at Conestoga and Williams Roads and will follow a slightly revised route through the community, ending at Clem Macrone Park. For those who live on Garrett Avenue, in Old Oaks, on Rockingham, on Williams and on Lewis Lane, the parade organizers are working with the township to ensure optimal viewing options are available to you all on Conestoga, Lowry’s & Dreer.
At the park, there will be entertainment, refreshments, and games for the whole family following the Parade. Please see the below schedule for full details.
Schedule of Events:
9:30-10:00 am – Bike/Float Registration at Rosemont Business Campus
10:00-10:30 am – Judging
10:45 am – Opening Ceremonies and Parade begins at Conestoga and Williams Roads
12:00 pm – Activities and Refreshments at Clem Macrone Park

Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade and Decorate your Place Contest
2025-07-04 10:00 | St. Albans Circle, Newtown Square, PA, 19073, United States
The Marple Newtown Independence Day Parade will step off at 10:00 am on Friday July 4th from St. Albans Circle and end at the Broomall Fire House. Come on out to celebrate with everyone and enjoy tons of floats, bands, marching groups, bikes and more! Online parade registration is open from June 3rd through June 27th. After the 27th, registration can be completed in person at the MN Recreation Office.
Marple Newtown residents can also enter the “Red, White, and YOU! Decorating Contest.” All residents, businesses, and organizations are invited to join this annual community decorating contest. Entries will be judged and winners chosen. A map of the entries will be published so that the wonderful, patriotic creativity can be enjoyed by all.
Categories include: Most Patriotic, Most Creative, Best Window Display, Most Spectacular, Party in the USA, American Spirit, Star-tastic, FLAG-nificent, Best Use of Red, White, and Blue, Most Fun, Best at Night, Best Balcony, Most Traditional, Best Under 18, Best Overall Residence, and Best Overall Business.

Independence Hall Celebration of Freedom Ceremony
2025-07-04 10:00 | Independance Hall, 520 Chestnut Sreet, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
With Independence Hall as the backdrop, celebrate July 4th and observe the evolving history of America’s freedom. This inspiring event will feature remarks by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, the presentation of the Mayor’s One Philly Award and the 10th Anniversary of The Wawa Foundation Hero Award, with musical guests DJ Diamond Kuts and Suzann Christine.
The Wawa Foundation Hero Award honors a non-profit organization and its volunteers serving Philadelphia by providing services that build stronger communities through preserving our independence, protecting our safety and mentoring and inspiring our youth.

Media Fourth of July Celebration
2025-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Barrall Field, 251 E. State St, Media, PA, 19063
Join the Media Recreation Board Fourth of July Celebration from 10:00 am-noon at Barrall Field.
The Fourth of July celebration is fun for all ages, including yard games, live band music and a food truck! We will have water slides, face painting, wagon rides, and more for the kids! To reduce plastic waste we will not have water bottles.
