The weather looks kinda perfect to squeeze in some late August summer fun this weekend before the reality of school and routines sets in for real. Lots to do in and around Philadelphia from Butterfly Festivals to 4-H Fairs and Back To School kids parties and so much more!

4-H & Agricultural Fair
Friday August 23rd – Sunday August 25th
South County Park 1207 Rte. 179
Lambertville, NJ

The 4-H and Agricultural Fair takes places this Friday August 23rd – Sunday August 25th. Enjoy carnival rides and games, agricultural shows and exhibits, refreshments, fireworks and much more at this fun family fair. Free.

Smooth Jazz Summer Nights and Friday Night Lights 
Friday August 23rd
Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing
101 South Columbus Blvd. at Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA

This Friday’s free Smooth Jazz Summer Nights and Friday Night Lights series features Christian Scott and is followed by a dazzling fireworks display afterwards. Free.

Friday Night Fireworks 
Friday August 23rd
9:30pm
New Hope & Lambertville Bridge St.
New Hope, PA

Friday Night Fireworks continue in New Hope/Lambertville on Friday August 23rd at 9:30pm. Enjoy this spectacular 10-minute fireworks show over the Delaware and enjoy extended shopping hours on both sides of the river, too. Free.

Back to School Blast for Educators and Students
Saturday August 24th
10am – 12pm
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE

Come out to celebrate the start of a new school year at the Brandywine Zoo this Saturday August 24th from 10am – 12pm. Enjoy games, crafts, activities geared toward new learning opportunities and of course enjoy the animals at the zoo, too! Free with admission. $7 adults/$5 child

Chocolate and Vanilla Family Festival
Saturday Aug. 24th and Sunday Aug. 25th
1-4pm
Camden Children’s Garden
3 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ

This delicious Chocolate and Vanilla Festival fun family event running Saturday August 24th and Sunday August 25th from 1-4pm at the Camden Children’s Garden honors two of nature’s most flavorful plants! Vote for your favorite ice cream flavor made from these gifts of nature, make crafts, enjoy educational activities, take a tropical smell test and enjoy chocolate and vanilla treats, too. Free with admission. $6 for 12 and up. $4 for children.

Back to School Kids Fest
Saturday August 24th
11am – 4pm
Springfield Mall
1250 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA

Head to the Springfield Mall this Saturday August 24th from 11am – 4pm for a day of back to school fun and festivities including a back to school family expo, a visit from Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels, live dance performance, a karate demonstration, and a family concert with Makin Music. Free.

In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies 
Saturday Aug. 24th and Sunday Aug. 25th
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA

This unique opportunity to explore a real working laboratory at the Penn Museum features a glass enclosed conservation lab allowing visitors to see the tools of the trade and observe real conservators at work on Egyptian objects including rare paintings, ancient funerary objects and of course mummies. And twice daily, visitors can speak with a conservator (Sat. and Sun. 1pm and 3:30pm). Free with admission $10 – $15. Ages 5 and younger free.

Free Admission on Sunday Mornings
Sunday August 25th
9:30am – 12pm
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman’s Mill Road & Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

Enjoy free admission to the beautiful Brandywine River Museum on Sunday mornings including this Sunday August 25th between 9:30am – 12pm.

Butterfly Festival 
Sunday August 25th
10am – 2pm
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Road
Media, PA

It’s a Butterfly Festival this Sunday August 25th from 10am – 2pm to say goodbye to the monarch butterflies at Tyler Arboretum as they are tagged and released for their trip south to Mexico. Kids can lean all about butterflies and enjoy games and make and take crafts, too. Pizza available for purchase from Pizza Wagon or bring your own picnic lunch. Free with admission. $9 adults. $5 children ages 3-15. Under 3 free.