phillyfun 4th of July Activities

There's much to do this 4th of July in and around Philly. Why not check out one of these great fun family friendly happenings this Wednesday after your local parade and before your fireworks? And, speaking of fireworks don't forget our Philly Fireworks Finder to help you see all the great light shows taking place, too!

$4 on the Fourth
Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Blvd
Norristown, PA

Families can enjoy discounted admission (Just $4) on the 4th of July and special activities such as live animal encounters, music, food, and a moon bounce at Elmwood Park Zoo.

Independence Day Celebration
Franklin Square
6th and Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Come out to the birthplace of independence to celebrate the 4th at Franklin Square with pie eating contests, live entertainment, food, games, and more fun. Franklin Square will help celebrate Independence Day right here in America’s backyard! Enjoy attractions, a patriotic pet parade, music, kids’ crafts, and more on the fourth of July from noon until 4pm – right after the Independence Day Parade through Historic Philadelphia! Pre-registration for the pie-eating contests and the patriotic pet parade coming soon. Admission to the Independence Day Celebration in Franklin Square is FREE, so bring a blanket and enjoy everything Franklin Square already has to offer like the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, the whimsical playgrounds, and Philly Mini Golf!

Independence Day Celebration
Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
Ridley Creek State Park
Media, PA

Enjoy a picnic at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation and celebrate our nation's birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowd's reaction. There is not complete agreement in Chester County but the Patriots are determined to win the crowd by making demonstrations against the king. Activities include hearth cooking, textile demonstrations, long rifle, garden and animal talks. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket lunch or purchase refreshments. Bring a comfortable chair or blanket and enjoy the Fourth as it was celebrated years ago on a true colonial farm in Chester County. Reading from Paine's "The Crisis": 12:30pm & 2:30pm. Reading of the Declaration of Independence: 1pm & 3pm with burning of King George in effigy at 3pm only. Feel free to pick up a quill pen and sign the declaration yourself.

4th of July FOAM-B-Que
Sahara Sams Indoor Oasis Water Park
West Berlin, NJ

Celebrate your independence with a day of splashtastic and foamtastic family fun at the 4th of July FOAM-B-Que at Sahara Sam's Indoor Water Park Includes all day admission to the Water Park and SAMAZON Ropes Adventure (weather permitting). Includes one trip through the BBQ buffet from 3pm-5pm on our newly expanded patio. Hot dogs and hamburgers with all of the fixin’s, salad and potato chips, fountain beverage with refills. Foam celebrations at 1pm and 4pm. This is a special ticketed event. There is no spectator rate on this day—all tickets are $24.95.

Independence Day Celebration
National Constitution Center
525 Arch St.
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA

Philly's own National Constition Center will host its own independence day celebration with revolutionary war re-enactors, performances by students from the School of Rock, the Fourth of July Show, flag etiquette workshops, arts & crafts, colonial-era demonstrations and more.

Party on the Parkway 
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
20th Street to Eakins Oval
Philadelphia, PA

Philly really knows how to throw a party! America's own birthday celebration features performances by various artists and kids entertainment within the Go 4th and Learn Fun Zone. The Party on the Parkway will also feature exciting games, entertainment, interactive displays and food for purchase for the whole family to enjoy!

phillyfun 4th of July Activities