KidsOutAndAbout Philadelphia https://kidsoutandabout.optin.com/newsletter/awlist6870817 2026-07-23T06:02:10-04:00 KidsOutAndAbout Philadelphia Newsletter 7/23/2026: Bugs as Features 2026-07-23T06:02:10-04:00 2026-07-26T14:05:42-04:00 tag:kidsoutandabout.optin.com,2021:Post/30266013 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Jeff Boyer's Bubble Bonanza, and more! 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style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 70.0%;" valign="top" width="70.0%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Tue, Jul 28: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sesame-place%E2%80%99s-46th-birthday?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Sesame Place’s 46th Birthday</a><br>Tue, Aug 4: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/national-night-out-8?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">National Night Out</a><br>Thu, Aug 6: <a 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Playhouse</a><br>Sat, Aug 15: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fountain-fest-weekends-longwood-gardens?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Fountain Fest Weekends at Longwood Gardens</a><br>Sun, Aug 16: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/40th-annual-philly-caribbean-festival?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">The 40th Annual Philly Caribbean Festival</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div 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class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Sometimes, paradise itches.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While on vacation recently, I discovered an almost-perfect trail adjacent to our rental house: flat, sandy, well-maintained, and, that morning, completely empty except for my family, Penny, and Skye. The dogs raced ahead and back as we wandered at a gentler pace. But the farther we ventured from civilization, and the more times we lingered to check out a surprising little stream or colorful mushroom, the more the mosquitoes flocked. And when we got back to the house, I found a tick on Penny.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Software people have an old joke: “It’s not a bug; it’s a feature.” After 25 years of publishing on the internet, I can confirm that anything complicated you create with software requires plenty of debugging. Bugs are part of the creative process, whether the creator is a human being or Nature itself. They’re built-in features of a world busy being alive. An entirely bug-free life would be a pretty sterile one.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kids take their cues from us about what counts as a good experience, which is why I advocate looking at life through rose-colored lenses. Was the picnic still fun if it rained? Was the trip worthwhile if someone got cranky? Did the missed turn spoil the adventure? If one inconvenience earns the whole day a rating of RUINED, we teach children that delight is fragile and reality perpetually defective. They may start waiting for perfect conditions before letting themselves have fun... and that is a lot of power to hand a mosquito.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tweezer out the ticks. Then keep walking.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; max-width: 100%; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Join The True Ninja Trials – only at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia, now through August 16th. Join Ninja Lloyd as you build, battle and train your way through NINJAGO®. Take on epic build challenges, meet your ninja heroes and train to become the ultimate elemental master! Save like a Ninja this summer and unlock up to 25% off when you book online through August 16th.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/star-wars-empire-strikes-back-concert-philadelphia-orchestra-mann-center-performing-arts?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/2026%20Star%20Wars%20Admat%20WEB%20v1.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/star-wars-empire-strikes-back-concert-philadelphia-orchestra-mann-center-performing-arts?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Highmark Mann is thrilled to present Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back live in concert on Friday, July 24. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play award-winning composer John Williams's musical score live as the film is projected on three giant screens. Pack a picnic and join us for a perfect summer night under the stars!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/minis-music-family-swim-event?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/OK_mini.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/minis-music-family-swim-event?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Minis &amp; Music Family Swim Event </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">An event perfect for littles featuring music and swimming!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/jeff-boyers-bubble-bonanza?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%2010.44.30%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/jeff-boyers-bubble-bonanza?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Jeff Boyer's Bubble Bonanza </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">See the newest, funniest, zany spectacular from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/spy-day-children%E2%80%99s-event-chester-county-history-center?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-07/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-07-17%20122734.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/spy-day-children%E2%80%99s-event-chester-county-history-center?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Spy Day (Children’s Event) - Chester County History Center </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">There have been spies in Chester County since the 1600s, but did you know that George Washington’s own spy ring was once headquartered here? Spy Day at the Chester County History Center will give children the chance to learn to read and write in cipher and code, find hidden messages in everyday objects, explore the science of invisible ink, and develop their own secret identity. They’ll also learn about real spies who operated in the area during the 18th century and beyond.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/newsies-cavod-theatre?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-07/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-07-13%20160744.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/newsies-cavod-theatre?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Newsies - Cavod Theatre </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right! Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, Newsies features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein. Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the Banner,” “Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe,” Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/roll-call-fridays-independence-blue-cross-riverrink?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/92709876011793855-roll-call-fridays-landscape.full_.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/roll-call-fridays-independence-blue-cross-riverrink?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Roll Call Fridays at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Clock out and roll through. Roll Call Fridays is your new go-to Friday night at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on the Philadelphia Waterfront. Curated by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, this weekly roller skating and dance experience brings together live DJs, pop-up performances, and high-energy vibes all summer long. Whether you’re skating, dancing, or just soaking it all in, this is where music, movement, and community come together. Register for free to let us know you're coming!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/dragon.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon: Flight Academy </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">A new, free immersive experience at the Universal Sphere for 2026, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved How to Train Your Dragon franchise and brought to life by Comcast, Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences, and DreamWorks Animation. Blending cinematic storytelling with interactive elements, this 15-minute experience transports guests from Philadelphia to the Isle of Berk, where they will have the opportunity to train as Dragon Riders alongside characters from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, including Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, and Stormfly.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-04-02%20093135.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns! The iconic 200-foot-dragon will soar back to Franklin Square for the summer along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before! Enjoy live performances, delicious food and drink, the Franklin Square Fountain Show, and Franklin Square attractions.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sights-sand-american-road-trip-peddlers-village?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-07/field_enhanced_activity_image/IMG_3426-e1780318972306-1200x600.jpeg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sights-sand-american-road-trip-peddlers-village?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip - At Peddler's Village </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Load up the station wagon and unfold your map because larger-than-life sand sculptures are back! For the fifth consecutive summer, Peddler’s Village will present a Village-wide sand sculpture display created by world-renowned sand artists. “Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip” will celebrate the iconic landmarks and history of our nation, now in its 250th year. This free display is open to the public and will be on view through August 31.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sensory-friendly-day-national-constitution-center-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-12/field_enhanced_activity_image/Sensory-Day-activity-2%20%281%29.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sensory-friendly-day-national-constitution-center-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Sensory-Friendly Day - National Constitution Center </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Join the National Constitution Center for its Sensory-Friendly Days, an accessible learning experience for people of all abilities and their families. Visitors with sensory-processing challenges can experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment that includes modified programming and emotionally safe spaces with sensory objects, comfortable seating, and cool blue lighting.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-summer-mini-photo-session-shoott-philadelphia-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/KOA-Shoott%20Summer%202025.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-summer-mini-photo-session-shoott-philadelphia-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Philadelphia area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Celebrate your family’s special moments with Shoott’s FREE 30-minute outdoor photo sessions! Whether it’s summer vacation photos, family portraits, birthday milestones, or simply capturing everyday joy, our talented local photographers make the experience easy and fun. You only pay for the photos you love, with no upfront cost or sitting fee. Receive a gallery of beautifully edited images within days and choose your favorites. Book your session at shoott.com and create lasting memories!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="174" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b6ae53319bb44d9584a0c966174e4311.png" style="display: block; height: 174px; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2022-05/field_image/award_KOA_generic_20_11.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Philadelphia </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">2026's best places to take kids in and around Philadelphia, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. But there is LOTS more to do in Philly! Get great ideas here at KidsOutAndAbout.com! What is listed below are just the starting point: Browse through our site and calendar to find lots more!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/amusement-parks-within-driving-distance-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-06/field_image/area%20amusement%20parks_26.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/amusement-parks-within-driving-distance-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-23-2026-bugs-as-features" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Amusement Parks within driving distance of Philadelphia </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Nothing says SUMMER quite like going to an amusement park with your family! We've put together a great list of ones you can visit within driving distance of Fairfield County. 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<a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/antique-summer-market-3?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Antique &amp; Summer Market</a><br>Sun, Aug 2: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2nd-street-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">2nd Street Festival 2026</a><br>Tue, Aug 4: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/national-night-out-8?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">National Night Out</a><br>Thu, Aug 6: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/15th-annual-blackstar-film-festival?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">15th Annual Blackstar Film Festival</a><br>Sat, Aug 15: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-waterdogs-homecoming-weekend-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Philadelphia Waterdogs Homecoming Weekend</a><br>Sun, Aug 16: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/40th-annual-philly-caribbean-festival?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">The 40th Annual Philly Caribbean Festival</a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross's Publisher's Note Image" class="model" height="270" 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The streets were filled with music, carnival rides, vendor booths, and fairgoers... but the main attraction for 10-year-old me was zeppoles: lumps of dough dropped into hot oil, puffed golden, shaken in a paper bag with powdered sugar, and handed over hot enough to require patience. To my young self, they were almost proof of magic. They were also my gateway drug into Italian food.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Zeppoles led eventually to prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, risotto and gnocchi, pesto and puttanesca. Along the way, I learned that food has a vocabulary: crisp, chewy, silky, smoky, briny, bitter, fermented, caramelized. Knowing the names of flavors and textures helped me notice them more clearly, and knowing where dishes came from helped me see that food carries geography, history, ingenuity, celebration, and memory. The more I tasted, the bigger the world became.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Summer is the perfect season to help kids develop that kind of appetite... for food&nbsp;<i>and</i>&nbsp;discovery. Visit a&nbsp;<a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/farmers-markets-philadelphia-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">farmers market</a>&nbsp;and learn what grows nearby.&nbsp;<a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-philadelphia-berries-and-more?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Pick berries</a>&nbsp;and notice how they taste when harvested just a second ago with your own hands. Try the food truck serving something you’ve never ordered. At a&nbsp;<a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/category/activity-type/festivalfair?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-rochester-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">festival</a>, ask what country or region a dish comes from, what ingredients give it its flavor, and who traditionally makes it. Kids don’t have to like everything. Exploration still counts when the verdict is “Not for me.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As tour guides to our kids’ universe, we can help them notice that food connects downward to the Earth and outward to people. Name the flavor. Name the texture. Name the place and the tradition. Then take another bite. Sometimes an entire world opens through one little bag of fried dough.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; max-width: 100%; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Join us as we enter our 22nd year providing the very BEST in theatre education from preschool - 12th grade! Registration is open for upcoming fall, 2026 programs and more! The Dance Studio is new and includes musical theatre style dance classes! Some Performance opportunities include "CATS", "Puffs", "Disney's Dare to Dream", and "Born to Hand Jive". Theatre Classes include a variety of theatre education that includes singing, dancing and acting. There is something for everyone at Wolf Performing Arts Center. Celebrate 22 years of theatre education with us!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/philadelphia/what-s-inside/events/ninjago/?utm_source=KOAA&amp;utm_medium=Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=July16" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-07/field_enhanced_activity_image/63069041_25010_ldc_ninjago_no_logo_250x250%20%281%29.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/philadelphia/what-s-inside/events/ninjago/?utm_source=KOAA&amp;utm_medium=Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=July16" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Exclusive Summer Event - The True Ninja Trials! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Ninja we need you! Join our hero Lloyd as you take on The True Ninja Trials! Build and train to defeat the Elemental Monsters to protect NINJAGO and GO FULL NINJA - only at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia, now through August 16th! Experience exclusive limited-time events all year long with an Annual Pass and enjoy 12 months of unlimited LEGO® play! Come back again and again to unleash your creativity and build bricktastic memories together. Now only $69!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sights-sand-american-road-trip-peddlers-village?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/PV-Sand26-768x432.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sights-sand-american-road-trip-peddlers-village?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip - At Peddler's Village </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Load up the station wagon and unfold your map because larger-than-life sand sculptures are back! For the fifth consecutive summer, Peddler’s Village will present a Village-wide sand sculpture display created by world-renowned sand artists. “Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip” will celebrate the iconic landmarks and history of our nation, now in its 250th year. This free display is open to the public and will be on view through August 31.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/meet-women-18th-century-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2024-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202024-06-04%20135015.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/meet-women-18th-century-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Meet the Women of the 18th Century </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Meet the Women of the 18th Century, like Susanna Cooke, Peggy Chew, Hannah Till, and Sarah Coltman, representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House. Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/lancaster-avenue-jazz-arts-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/john-coltrane-graphic-orig_orig.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/lancaster-avenue-jazz-arts-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Lancaster Avenue Jazz &amp; Arts Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Jazz &amp; Arts Festival, which launched in 2006 as a neighborhood event, drawing a few hundred community members, has grown to become the signature event of HopePHL, drawing a regional audience of more than 5,000 families and community members, nationally renowned jazz artists, jazz enthusiasts, and partners annually. The event is planned by a committee representative of neighbors, business owners and community organizations, and celebrates Philadelphia’s jazz heritage, our creative arts and “makers” community, and our vibrant, culturally diverse neighborhoods.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hellerick%E2%80%99s-adventure-farm-summer-concert-series?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-07/field_enhanced_activity_image/Summer%20Concert%20Series%20Pic.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/hellerick%E2%80%99s-adventure-farm-summer-concert-series?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Summer Concert Series </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Hellerick’s Adventure Farm announces its new summer concert series on Friday evenings from July 10 through August 28 from 6–8:30 PM. Enjoy music and mocktails, food trucks, soft ice cream, mini donuts, refreshing slushies, and more.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-04-02%20093135.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns! The iconic 200-foot-dragon will soar back to Franklin Square for the summer along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before! Enjoy live performances, delicious food and drink, the Franklin Square Fountain Show, and Franklin Square attractions.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/yoga-independence?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Yoga-Logo.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/yoga-independence?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Yoga at Independence </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Take a breath and enjoy the beautiful outdoor spaces at Independence National Historical Park this summer! Join Independence Historical Trust on the lawn behind the Second Bank of the United States for Yoga at Independence! This program is *FREE* and open to the public. Whether you're an advanced yogi or brand new, come and enjoy a fun hour of yoga in your national park. All levels and ages are welcome! Yoga sessions are facilitated by our friends from Monarch Yoga.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/underground-railroad-west-chester-walking-tours?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-06-08%20130446.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/underground-railroad-west-chester-walking-tours?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> The Underground Railroad in West Chester Walking Tours </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. Learn about the conductors, financiers, and stations that made the Underground Railroad possible, and discover the stories of some of those that made it to freedom and settled in West Chester.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/color-days-teal-crayola-experience-easton?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/color-days-teal-web.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/color-days-teal-crayola-experience-easton?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Color Days: TEAL- Crayola Experience - Easton </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Who's feeling Teal-rrific? Celebrate splash‑worthy shades like Aquamarine and fan-favorite Robin's Egg Blue.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/play-without-boundaries-please-touch-museum-5?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-12/field_enhanced_activity_image/PWB_16x9.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/play-without-boundaries-please-touch-museum-5?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Play Without Boundaries at Please Touch Museum </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">A sensory-friendly morning designed for guests with sensory sensitivities, autism, and other disabilities, along with their families. This program is reserved for guests with pre-registered tickets only; the Museum will open to guests with general admission and member tickets at 11 AM.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/roll-call-fridays-independence-blue-cross-riverrink?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/92709876011793855-roll-call-fridays-landscape.full_.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/roll-call-fridays-independence-blue-cross-riverrink?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Roll Call Fridays at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Clock out and roll through. Roll Call Fridays is your new go-to Friday night at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on the Philadelphia Waterfront. Curated by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, this weekly roller skating and dance experience brings together live DJs, pop-up performances, and high-energy vibes all summer long. Whether you’re skating, dancing, or just soaking it all in, this is where music, movement, and community come together. Register for free to let us know you're coming!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="174" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b6ae53319bb44d9584a0c966174e4311.png" style="display: block; height: 174px; max-width: 100%; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2022-05/field_image/award_KOA_generic_20_11.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Philadelphia </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">2026's best places to take kids in and around Philadelphia, based on KidsOutAndAbout's annual reader survey. But there is LOTS more to do in Philly! Get great ideas here at KidsOutAndAbout.com! What is listed below are just the starting point: Browse through our site and calendar to find lots more!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/amusement-parks-within-driving-distance-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-06/field_image/area%20amusement%20parks_26.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/amusement-parks-within-driving-distance-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Amusement Parks within driving distance of Philadelphia </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Nothing says SUMMER quite like going to an amusement park with your family! We've put together a great list of ones you can visit within driving distance of Fairfield County. So, pack the sunscreen, load up the car and head out on a grand adventure!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-philadelphia-pa-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_31.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-philadelphia-pa-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Philadelphia, PA Area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Philadelphia area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. Our guide puts summer fun right at your…</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-philadelphia-berries-and-more?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/u19875/Summer%20Fruit%20Picking.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/pick-your-own-summer-fruit-and-around-philadelphia-berries-and-more?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-16-2026-downward-and-outward" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Pick Your Own Summer Fruit in and around Philadelphia: Berries and more! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Philadelphia Area's Pick-Your-Own Fruit Listed below are farms in and near Philadelphia that offer pick your own fruits, berries, and vegetables. 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class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Sat, Jul 11: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/celebrate-mantua-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Celebrate Mantua 2026</a><br>Thu, Jul 16: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/family-fun-night-brandywine-zoo-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Family Fun Night - Brandywine Zoo</a><br>Sat, Jul 18: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/phillys-got-talent-show?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" 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href="https://www.kidsoutandabout.com/blog/making-makers?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">I wrote about the Humble Abode</a>, the kids-only hideout my sister and I created behind the giant azalea bush in our backyard. We dragged in chairs and treasures and made a little home in the hollowed-out branches. At the time, I thought of it as something we had built. But of course, we didn’t create it from nothing. We were makers, yes, but we were making inside a world that was already alive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Summer is the perfect time for kids to experience that lesson up close and personal, with all their senses. The world is warm, green, buzzing, blooming, squelching, chirping, dripping, and growing almost too fast to track. Kids can smell lake water and tomato leaves, feel bark and moss and mud, watch ants organize themselves with alarming competence, and notice that the same trail looks different after rain. Nature doesn’t need a lesson plan. It offers immediacy first: <i>I am here. This is real. Pay attention. </i>And then, quietly, it offers perspective.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A child is legitimately the center of his or her own universe; we all are, from the inside. But Nature gently complicates that story. The robin is not singing for us. The creek does not hurry because we are late. The sunflower turns toward the sun whether or not anyone remembers to admire it. Clouds, tides, weeds, and weather all proceed with their ancient business, reminding us that we belong to a world much larger than our schedules and preferences.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That perspective should not make us feel small in a bad way, but instead help us feel rightly-sized. Humans have the wonderful ability to create, repair, improve, and beautify our little corners of the universe. But we do it best when we understand the nature of the world we’re working within.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>So use this summer to include as much Outside Green Time as you can, looking up and around and in. Poke gently. Nature will do the rest.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; max-width: 100%; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Join us as we enter our 22nd year providing the very BEST in theatre education from preschool - 12th grade! Registration is open for upcoming fall, 2026 programs and more! The Dance Studio is new and includes musical theatre style dance classes! Some Performance opportunities include "CATS", "Puffs", "Disney's Dare to Dream", and "Born to Hand Jive". Theatre Classes include a variety of theatre education that includes singing, dancing and acting. There is something for everyone at Wolf Performing Arts Center. Celebrate 22 years of theatre education with us!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/celebrate-mantua-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/celebratemantua2.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/celebrate-mantua-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Celebrate Mantua 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Saturday, July 11, 2026, 11am-10pm: Celebrate Mantua 2026 brings a full day of movement to Miles Mack Playground in West Philadelphia on Saturday, July 11 —a free outdoor event open to everyone. Start your morning with community movement classes led by internationally recognized artists spanning Zumba, ballet, African styles, and more. High-spirited drill team performances fill the afternoon, followed by youth and emerging company showcases.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/blueberry-festival-4?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/53858478026_cd38624895_o.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/blueberry-festival-4?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Blueberry Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Celebrate the height of blueberry season at Linvilla Orchards during the annual Blueberry Festival, a summertime tradition featuring fresh local blueberries, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and delicious seasonal treats.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/tango%E2%80%99s-gotcha-day-celebration?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-05-29%20202808.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/tango%E2%80%99s-gotcha-day-celebration?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Tango’s Gotcha Day Celebration </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Celebrate Elmo’s adoption of his sweet and adorable puppy Tango at Sesame Place Philadelphia with all things Tango! Festivities include Elmo &amp; Tango's Gotcha Day Scavenger Hunt, the Furry Friends Gotcha Day Celebration Dance Party, and special photo opportunities with Tango, Barkley, and nostalgic friends from Sesame Street. You'll find puppy-themed fun around every corner!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/roll-call-fridays-independence-blue-cross-riverrink?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/92709876011793855-roll-call-fridays-landscape.full_.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/roll-call-fridays-independence-blue-cross-riverrink?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Roll Call Fridays at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Clock out and roll through. Roll Call Fridays is your new go-to Friday night at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest on the Philadelphia Waterfront. Curated by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, this weekly roller skating and dance experience brings together live DJs, pop-up performances, and high-energy vibes all summer long. Whether you’re skating, dancing, or just soaking it all in, this is where music, movement, and community come together. Register for free to let us know you're coming!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/27th-annual-blobfest?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/asftec4A.jpeg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/27th-annual-blobfest?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 27th annual Blobfest </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The 27th annual Blobfest takes over the historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, from July 10–12, 2026. This year's carnival-inspired theme, "Cirque du Blobfest," features the famous theatre run-out, a street fair, and screenings of sci-fi horror films.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/daniel-tiger%E2%80%99s-neighborhood-grr-ific-exhibit-please-touch-museum?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/DTN_logo_1x1-copyright.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/daniel-tiger%E2%80%99s-neighborhood-grr-ific-exhibit-please-touch-museum?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit at Please Touch Museum </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Step into Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood — where Daniel and his friends help young children navigate their world, and caregivers guide their journey. This immersive exhibit is based on the award-winning PBS KIDS television series Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, which follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger, grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dragons-love-tacos-gretna-theatre?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20at%2010.40.37%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dragons-love-tacos-gretna-theatre?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Dragons Love Tacos at Gretna Theatre </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">You know what Dragons really love? Tacos of course! A boy and his dog are watching a TV show about dragons when they unexpectedly get caught up in the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of what to serve to dragons to eat. Dragons love tacos, but if they accidentally eat spicy salsa…watch out!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sharks4kids-crayola-experience-easton?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/ceo-sharks4kids-web.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/sharks4kids-crayola-experience-easton?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Sharks4Kids Crayola Experience - Easton </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Dive into shark week in a creative and educational way! While you enjoy our shark week crafts, Sharks4Kids will be on-site educating you about sharks - you can even become a junior shark scientist for the day! Learn how scientists collect data from sharks, and why it's important. See real life shark jaws and learn how they tag them in the ocean.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/dragon.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon: Flight Academy </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">A new, free immersive experience at the Universal Sphere for 2026, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved How to Train Your Dragon franchise and brought to life by Comcast, Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences, and DreamWorks Animation. Blending cinematic storytelling with interactive elements, this 15-minute experience transports guests from Philadelphia to the Isle of Berk, where they will have the opportunity to train as Dragon Riders alongside characters from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, including Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, and Stormfly.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/twilight-tours-independence-national-historical-park?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Twilight-Tour-logo.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/twilight-tours-independence-national-historical-park?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-9-2026-poke-gently" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Twilight Tours - Independence National Historical Park </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Twilight Tours are FREE walking tours around Philadelphia's National Park hosted by Independence Historical Trust. Tours are run by the Trust's wonderful volunteer Twilight Guides who are eager to share their love of history and Philadelphia with visitors. Whether you are visiting from out of town or exploring your own backyard, there is something new to discover! 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Tackle build challenges and defeat the Elemental Monsters in the Whispering Woods to help protect NINJAGO®. Then train with your fellow Ninjas to unlock your full potential!<br><br>Get ready to GO FULL NINJA at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia, July 9<sup>th</sup> through August 16<sup>th</sup>!</p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; border-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody><tr style="border-spacing: 0px;"><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 15px; width: 100%; border-spacing: 0px;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table class="aw-button" style="border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; border-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr style="border-spacing: 0px;"> <td style="padding: 10px 0px; border-spacing: 0px;"> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="border-width: medium; 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Now only $69, an annual pass includes limitless visits for 12 months and exclusive benefits including discounted friends and family tickets when visiting with you, 10% off LEGO products in the retail store, and discounts in the café and on birthday parties!</p><p style="color: rgb(57, 57, 57); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(57, 57, 57); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.5em; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Don’t wait – grab your passes now and build the best summer ever!</p></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width: 100%; border-width: medium; border-style: none; border-color: currentcolor; border-image: initial; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; border-spacing: 0px; border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody><tr style="border-spacing: 0px;"><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; 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Below are the Top 10; to see the rest, head to our <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Top 20 Places to Take Kids full results page for 2026</strong></a>. It's a great way to plan your summer bucket list!</p><div class="koa-spacer" style="height:20px;line-height:20px;">&nbsp;</div><div class="koa-container" style="margin:0 auto;max-width:690px;width:100%;"><div style="background-color:#dc1464;font-size:5px;height:5px;line-height:5px;">&nbsp;</div><table border="1" cellpadding="14" cellspacing="5" class="koa-table" style="border-collapse:separate;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;max-width:600px;width:100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="koa-column koa-heading" style="color:#961e5a;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;width:50%;"><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Top 10 of the top 20 of 2026</strong></p></td><td class="koa-column koa-heading" style="color:#961e5a;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13px;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;width:50%;"><p style="margin:0;"><strong>Category Winners</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td class="koa-column koa-body" style="color:#3a2e36;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;vertical-align:top;width:50%;"><p style="margin-top:0;"><strong style="color:#783c8c;">1</strong>. <a href="http://www.philadelphiazoo.org?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Philadelphia Zoo</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">2</strong>. <a href="http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Elmwood Park Zoo</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">3</strong>. <a href="https://longwoodgardens.org/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Longwood Gardens</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">4</strong>. <a href="http://www.adventureaquarium.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Adventure Aquarium</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">5</strong>. <a href="https://sesameplace.com/philadelphia/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Sesame Place</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">6</strong>. <a href="https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Please Touch Museum</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">7</strong>. <a href="https://www.fi.edu/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Franklin Institute</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">8</strong>. <a href="https://www.dutchwonderland.com/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">9</strong>. <a href="http://historicphiladelphia.org?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Historic Philadelphia</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#783c8c;">10</strong>. <a href="https://www.helicoptermuseum.org/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>American Helicopter Museum and Education Center</u></strong></a></p><p style="margin-top:0;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:0;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/top-20-places-take-kids-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong>Click here for the rest of the list!</strong></a></p></td><td class="koa-column koa-body" style="color:#3a2e36;font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;vertical-align:top;width:50%;"><p style="margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;"><strong style="color:#7a5570;">Arts Educator</strong>: <a href="https://udfoundation.org/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#7a5570;">Sports Educator</strong>: <a href="https://goldfishswimschool.com/mount-laurel/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Goldfish Swim School - Mount Laurel</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#7a5570;">STEM Educator</strong>: <a href="https://www.fi.edu/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Franklin Institute</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#7a5570;">Farm Attraction</strong>: <a href="https://www.styerorchard.com/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Styer Orchard</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#7a5570;">Indoor Play Center</strong>: <a href="https://phillyinmovement.com/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>Philly InMovement</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#7a5570;">Museum</strong>: <a href="https://www.fi.edu/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><strong><u>The Franklin Institute</u></strong></a><br><strong style="color:#7a5570;">Sports Team</strong>: <a href="https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=announcing-the-top-20-places-to-take-kids-in-philly-for-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: rgb(156, 63, 122); 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padding: 20px 15px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:<br>&nbsp;</p><p>When I was a kid, a giant azalea bush stretched across our backyard, exploding into glorious pink blossoms in early May. In summer, it became something even better: a secret hideout that my sister and I named the Humble Abode. We hollowed out the dead branches behind the bush and dragged in little chairs and treasures and our dollhouse family. The Humble Abode barely qualified as a fort, and it wasn't even secret; I'm sure my parents knew when we were back there. But it was a great kids-only space.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A few weeks ago, I wrote about five summer lenses through which to plan summer: music, motion, making, nature, and food. <strong>Making</strong>—the lens for this week—reminds kids that they are not merely consumers of the world, but contributors to it. They can push value into existence. They can turn sticks, cardboard, fabric, tape, mud, blocks, gears, sand, and flour into something that wasn’t there before. Especially for younger kids, making with the hands gives the brain evidence. <i><strong>I did that. I made that. I can make things happen</strong>.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Summer is perfect for this because summer has time and room for mess. Pull out the science kits, the rocket kits, the LEGO bins, the soap-making sets that arrived at Christmas and then sat politely in the closet. "Upcycle" old boxes, fabric, toys, crayons, paint, buttons. Let your kids build backyard forts, fairy houses, marble runs, cardboard cities, obstacle courses, blanket tents, museum towers, and whatever else the day and their imagination suggest.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Of course, glue will drip. Sand will migrate. The kitchen table may briefly disappear under invention. (If the clutter gets overwhelming, consider a trip or two to your local science museum or maker space to save your sanity.) After all, you can’t make omelets without breaking eggs. And you can’t make a maker without giving a child some space, some tools, some trust, and permission to begin.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Start your morning with community movement classes led by internationally recognized artists spanning Zumba, ballet, African styles, and more. High-spirited drill team performances fill the afternoon, followed by youth and emerging company showcases.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/first-friday-cherry-street-pier-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/615465229_1196909895936842_887651933943505710_n.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/first-friday-cherry-street-pier-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> First Friday at Cherry Street Pier </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River. Support local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs at the Artist and Artisans Market. Pick up one-of-a-kind finds at this one-stop shopping experience.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/july-4th-fest-sesame-place?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-05-29%20100024.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/july-4th-fest-sesame-place?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> July 4th Fest at Sesame Place </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with everyone’s favorite furry friends. Be sure to visit with your furry friends dressed in their red, white, and blue attire! On July 4th, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/1776-movie-musical-betsy-ross-house?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-06-08%20114940.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/1776-movie-musical-betsy-ross-house?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 1776: The Movie Musical - Betsy Ross House </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Step into history—but make it a vibe—at the Betsy Ross House with A Movie Under the Stars and Stripes, 1776: the Movie Musical! This isn’t your average movie night: expect a high-energy host, interactive props, and full-on sing-alongs that turn the crowd into the cast. There will be a Colonial Fit Check (AKA a Colonial Costume Contest) and trivia for some FIRE prizes! A tour of Betsy’s crib, pizza, and snacks are included. It’s BYO, so bring your favorite drinks and your friends for a night that blends history, humor, and hype.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/red-white-and-blueberries-bbq-bash-peddlers-village-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/PV-BBQ25_08-768x432.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/red-white-and-blueberries-bbq-bash-peddlers-village-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Red, White, and Blueberries BBQ Bash at Peddler's Village </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Come out for our classic barbecue picnic at Peddler’s Village featuring tasty food and drinks, live music, and blueberry vibes! On Saturday, July 4, we’ll be serving up all-American grilled favorites and featuring music and family fun. Enjoy festive and upbeat music, including patriotic favorites, and try to win a prize competing in old fashioned games.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/a250-time-capsule?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/A250-TimeCapsule-Square.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/a250-time-capsule?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> A250 Time Capsule </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">On Thursday, July 2, 2026, America’s most historic square mile will come together to host the Red, White, &amp; Blue To-Do Pomp &amp; Parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, and so much more! Independence Historical Trust will be at the All-American Block Party, right in front of the newly re-opened First Bank of the United States. Join us for family-friendly activities with our friends from Independence National Historical Park and plenty of red, white, and blue swag!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-04-02%20093135.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns! The iconic 200-foot-dragon will soar back to Franklin Square for the summer along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before! Enjoy live performances, delicious food and drink, the Franklin Square Fountain Show, and Franklin Square attractions.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/celebrate-nations-250th-anniversary-america%E2%80%99s-birthplace?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-06-25%20143838.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/celebrate-nations-250th-anniversary-america%E2%80%99s-birthplace?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Celebrate the Nation's 250th Anniversary in America’s Birthplace </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Join the Independence Visitor Center on July 4, 2026 from 12:00 PM - 3 PM for Birthday Party in the USA with ShopRite, celebrating America’s 250th Birthday! This free family-friendly celebration of the USA’s 250th birthday will feature 5,000 free patriotic cupcakes, historic entertainment, interactive activities, and special appearances by current and former Miss Philadelphia titleholders.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/independence-week-national-constitution-center?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/independence-week2-960x430.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/independence-week-national-constitution-center?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Independence Week at the National Constitution Center </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">This summer, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the National Constitution Center. Dive into the Declaration, walk among the founders, and explore the ideas behind the Revolution that still shape our nation today. There’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Kids and families can experience special performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live!, face painting, meet-and-greets with historical reenactors, colonial-era games, a Revolutionary War encampment, and the Center’s interactive exhibits. Visitors of all ages can also take part in signature summer events, including Wawa Hoagie Day; the Red, White, &amp; Blue To-Do; and the 38th annual Liberty Medal honoring Pope Leo XIV.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/dragon.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon: Flight Academy </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">A new, free immersive experience at the Universal Sphere for 2026, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved How to Train Your Dragon franchise and brought to life by Comcast, Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences, and DreamWorks Animation. Blending cinematic storytelling with interactive elements, this 15-minute experience transports guests from Philadelphia to the Isle of Berk, where they will have the opportunity to train as Dragon Riders alongside characters from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, including Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, and Stormfly.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="125" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; height: 125px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2022-09/field_image/Birthday%20Party%20Square300.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-7-2-2026-making-makers" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Birthday Party Locations in and around Philadelphia </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Philadelphia area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! 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You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. 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In Provincetown, we bought a kite, then headed to the dunes in North Truro, where my sister and I spent hours running full-tilt up and down the bare white hills. We’d scramble to the top, turn, and launch ourselves downward, legs windmilling, hair flying, lungs full of salt air and triumph. Invariably, we’d fall, slap into the soft, sun-warmed sand, pop back up, and do it again.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tumbling down the dunes was gravity. Sand was friction. The kite tugging on our arms was air on the move. We didn't have words to describe these phenomena—we were little kids, not tiny physicists with notebooks. A decade later, my calculus teacher would give me the words and symbols to process motion conceptually, but experiences like this had already taught my body that I was an actor in the physics of the world. My body understood.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Summer is the perfect time for kids to learn motion from the inside out. Motion is in amusement park rides, in waves bobbing ducks and inner tubes up and down at the lake, in trains pulling you forward in one dimension and airplanes moving you through three. It’s in bikes and swings and Frisbees and trampolines and slip-and-slides, in tumbling through the days without realizing that learning is happening.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As tour guides to our kids’ universe, we can point gently: Feel how the swing slows at the top? Notice how the wave lifts you before it lets you down? See how leaning changes the bike’s path? But the point is not to turn summer into physics class. The point is to help kids notice how the world feels as they move through it. The equations can come later; now is the time for motion, and for the emotion that accompanies it. Summer’s gift is the body’s memory: wind, water, speed, balance, falling, landing, and getting up to run again.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Kids of all ages can enjoy this FREE music festival featuring dynamic performances, art stations, mouthwatering treats, exciting giveaways, including a book giveaway courtesy of Sesame Place, and more! This vibrant celebration will take place on Smith's spacious front lawn, promising a comfortable and scenic experience. It’s not just a concert; it’s a community celebration.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/dragon.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/dreamworks-how-train-your-dragon-flight-academy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon: Flight Academy </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">A new, free immersive experience at the Universal Sphere for 2026, inspired by DreamWorks Animation’s beloved How to Train Your Dragon franchise and brought to life by Comcast, Universal Destinations &amp; Experiences, and DreamWorks Animation. Blending cinematic storytelling with interactive elements, this 15-minute experience transports guests from Philadelphia to the Isle of Berk, where they will have the opportunity to train as Dragon Riders alongside characters from the How to Train Your Dragon franchise, including Hiccup, Toothless, Astrid, and Stormfly.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/doylestown-pride-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2025-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Dtown-Pride-primary.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/doylestown-pride-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Doylestown Pride Festival 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Doylestown welcomes the return of our Pride Festival in June 2026. With the goal of celebrating diverse sexual orientations and gender identities in the Doylestown community, a collection of local organizations and businesses came together to create this local tradition. The multi-day event will feature a series of Film Screenings, Drag events, Pride Block Party, Loud &amp; Proud Music Day, and various pop-up events and celebrations throughout the community.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philly-pride-arts-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/676733726_10165653792759048_7678462439841372075_n.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philly-pride-arts-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Philly Pride Arts Festival 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Say hello to the Philly Pride Arts Festival—a month‑long celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists, stories, and community happening across Philadelphia this June. Four Weeks. Five Arts Organizations. Nine Events. One Festival. Our upcoming events are all about connection, creativity, and collaboration. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the experience.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/manayunk-arts-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-05-08%20111652.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/manayunk-arts-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Manayunk Arts Festival 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Since 1990, the show has built itself into being the tri-state area’s largest outdoor, juried art festival featuring approximately 300 different local and nationally known artists and crafters. Collectors, buyers, and designers will visit Main Street during the two-day, closed street event. The festival is free to the public and features artists from eight different disciplines: fiber, glass, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media, painting &amp; drawing, photography, and wood &amp; sculpture.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ready-set-school-please-touch-museum?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Ready-Set-School-2024.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ready-set-school-please-touch-museum?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Ready Set School at Please Touch Museum </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Please Touch Museum’s school readiness campaign offers families the chance to learn about healthy habits and practices through play-based experiences, while enjoying free admission on three designated Sundays during Summer 2026. Sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross Foundation, and Keystone First.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/meet-women-18th-century-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2024-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202024-06-04%20135015.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/meet-women-18th-century-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Meet the Women of the 18th Century </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Meet the Women of the 18th Century, like Susanna Cooke, Peggy Chew, Hannah Till, and Sarah Coltman, representing the diverse population of Colonial Philadelphia at the Betsy Ross House. Learn about their lives and the era they lived in by hearing their true, interactive stories!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fantasy-faire-wheaton-arts-and-cultural-center?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/FF-main-image-square-1080.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fantasy-faire-wheaton-arts-and-cultural-center?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Fantasy Faire at Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center proudly declares that Fantasy Faire returns on Saturday, June 27, and Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day! In partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd®, this annual event features talented performers as they bring to life the "Kingdom of Wheaton" by enacting a series of interconnected shows.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/franklin%E2%80%99s-key-pig-iron-theatre-company-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/ClientFile%28597260%29.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/franklin%E2%80%99s-key-pig-iron-theatre-company-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Franklin’s Key at Pig Iron Theatre Company </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Pig Iron Theatre Company presents Franklin’s Key, the award-winning sci-fi adventure back by popular demand in time for the nation's Semiquincentennial! During the War of Independence, the British feared that Ben Franklin could control the weather. Franklin’s Key asks: what if that were true? In an alternate universe where Franklin’s most powerful inventions have been hidden for centuries, two high school prodigies must race against time to protect the undiscovered technology from shadowy forces.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/%EF%BB%BFrebbie-rye-dance-party-crayola-experience-easton?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-06-08%20170211.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/%EF%BB%BFrebbie-rye-dance-party-crayola-experience-easton?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-25-2026-motion-and-emotion" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Rebbie Rye Dance Party! - Crayola Experience - Easton </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Celebrate the start of summer with Rebbie Rye, a vibrant children’s performer who blends music, movement, and art into joyful, hands‑on experiences. Her high‑energy dance parties invite kids to sing, move, and imagine as they explore themes of nature and creativity. 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So it's a great way to build your summer bucket list!</p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>Current standings as of June 19</strong></span></p><p style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size: 16px;">This is the current rank as of last night, but anything can happen on the last day of the survey! Only the Top 20 as of midnight tonight will make the annual list!</p><p style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</p><table border="1" cellpadding="6" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 400px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background-color: rgb(29, 53, 87); border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: table-cell; padding: 6px; text-align: left; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Rank</strong></p></td><td style="background-color: rgb(29, 53, 87); border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); color: rgb(255, 255, 255); display: table-cell; padding: 6px; text-align: left; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Company Name</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">1</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Please Touch Museum</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); 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padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Adventure Aquarium</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">6</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">7</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Longwood Gardens</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">8</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">The Franklin Institute</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">9</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">10</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Smith Memorial Playground</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">11</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Urban Air Trampoline &amp; Adventure Park</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">12</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">American Helicopter Museum and Education Center</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">13</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Arden Theatre Company</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">14</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Battleship New Jersey</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); font-weight: bold; padding: 6px; text-align: center; width: 60px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">15</p></td><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); padding: 6px; width: 300px;"><p style="font-size: 16px;">Crayola Experience - Easton</p></td></tr><tr><td style="border: 1px solid rgb(153, 153, 153); 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I don’t know why that ONE-two-three-FOUR-five-six swinging rhythm so captures me whether it’s fast or slow, but there’s no denying that it does. And I might not even notice this rhythm, but for one little fact: I’m a thoroughly mediocre cellist.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I took cello lessons from age 8 to age 14; during those years, I graduated from “truly bad” to “moderately acceptable,” at least acceptable enough to play in orchestras where my individual sound would be drowned out by the better kids’ playing. But even as unskilled as I was, I know I am happier as an adult for having played: I can understand music from the&nbsp;<i>inside</i>. I hear patterns and styles and instruments with far different ears than I would have had I not studied music early in life. Understanding what makes your heart sing helps you be on the lookout for more, and that makes your life better.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Summer is the perfect season to help kids grow their ears. Yes, check out the big open-air concerts from your local orchestra, municipal band, or jazz ensemble. But also keep an active ear out for the smaller stuff: free concerts in parks, weekly community series, festivals, buskers, church lawn performances, library gigs, and whatever band happens to be playing near the funnel cakes. When you hear something, name it: bluegrass, salsa, soul, swing, zydeco, classical, funk, folk, rock, rap, mariachi. Kids don’t have to like everything, but knowing the names of things helps them understand what they do like, and gives them handles for finding more of it later.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A couple of tips: If you know you're headed in the direction of something new, play a sample of the style before you leave so kids have a hook on which to hang the experience. While you’re there, help them notice one thing: the bass line, the drummer, the singer’s breathing, the way people move. That will help the music swirl around in their minds long after the last note fades.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Remember, music isn’t only on stages. It’s in carousels, movie scores, worship services, elevators, malls, ballparks, and the ice cream truck coming around the corner. So as tour guide to your kids’ universe, don’t ignore the invisible! Point your ears toward the music, tune everyone's radar, and grow.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/blog?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="74" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/7e918f3f6ec941e783e3e3c3950f8526.png" style="display: block; height: 74px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Please click through to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">our 2026 survey</a> to vote for your top 3 places to take kids... it will be used to compile our 2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Philadelphia area. Voting is live through June 20; believe me, winning a place on the Top 20 list <i>matters</i> to the people who create amazing family-friendly experiences. Take 3 minutes to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">choose your favorites</a> as your way of saying thank you... and use the list to build your summer bucket list at the same time! <strong>You have my personal and fervent thanks for your participation!</strong> <i>—Deb</i></p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 21px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://misterjohnsmusic.com/early-childhood/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/63069041_koaasummer26.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://misterjohnsmusic.com/early-childhood/?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Mister John’s Music Summer Session Begins July 6th — Register Now! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Get ready to make some music and magic! Our Summer Session of baby music classes kicks off Monday, July 6th, and enrollment is now open. At Mister John’s Music, little ones and their grown-ups experience so much more than a singalong. Through live performances of your favorite songs, hands-on instruments, movement, and play, babies and toddlers build confidence, creativity, social skills, and a lifelong love of music. Our magical classes celebrate self-expression, connection, and community — all set to the soundtrack you actually want to hear. Find your class and register today!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/bucks-fever-art-sculpture-exhibition-peddlers-village?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/BucksFever-Art-1008x567-1-768x432.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/bucks-fever-art-sculpture-exhibition-peddlers-village?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Bucks Fever Art &amp; Sculpture Exhibition At Peddler's Village </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Bucks County is recognized for its rich artistic heritage and contemporary cultural vitality. Opening on Friday, June 19, the Bucks Fever Art and Sculpture Exhibition celebrates and showcases the diverse talents of artists and sculptors in Bucks County and beyond. The exhibition will feature a wide range of artistic styles and prize-winning pieces. Many pieces will be available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds supporting the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/summer-food-truck-frenzy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Food%20Truck%20%20%281%29.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/summer-food-truck-frenzy?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Summer Food Truck Frenzy </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Linvilla Orchards is serving up a full weekend of flavor with its Summer Food Truck Frenzy, happening Saturday and Sunday, June 20th &amp; 21st, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-juneteenth-block-party-free-museum-day?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/juneteenth-2026-anchoring-image-1_orig.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/2026-juneteenth-block-party-free-museum-day?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Juneteenth Block Party &amp; Free Museum Day! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Courtesy of Wawa Welcome America, guests will have free admission to the museum from 10 am through 5 pm to explore our exhibitions, “Ruth E. Carter: Afrofuturism in Costume Design” and “Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia 1776 - 1876”. Museum attendees will also have the chance to participate in thought-provoking gallery talks hosted by our exhibitions and curatorial team while perusing our galleries.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/twilight-tours-independence-national-historical-park?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Twilight-Tour-logo.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/twilight-tours-independence-national-historical-park?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Twilight Tours - Independence National Historical Park </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Twilight Tours are FREE walking tours around Philadelphia's National Park hosted by Independence Historical Trust. Tours are run by the Trust's wonderful volunteer Twilight Guides who are eager to share their love of history and Philadelphia with visitors. Whether you are visiting from out of town or exploring your own backyard, there is something new to discover! Each guide offers a unique theme and route around Independence NHP.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/underground-railroad-west-chester-walking-tours?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-06-08%20130446.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/underground-railroad-west-chester-walking-tours?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> The Underground Railroad in West Chester Walking Tours </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Underground Railroad was a network of people offering shelter and aid to enslaved men, women and children on their journeys to freedom. This small-group walking tour will visit eight locations around downtown West Chester that served as a backdrop for the people involved in this clandestine operation. Learn about the conductors, financiers, and stations that made the Underground Railroad possible, and discover the stories of some of those that made it to freedom and settled in West Chester.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-market-lot-323-summer-concert?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/Partner%20Flyer%201.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-market-lot-323-summer-concert?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Kids Market at Lot 323 Summer Concert </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Join us at Lot 323 and let your kids showcase their creativity by selling their one-of-a-kind creations to a lively crowd of concert-goers. With live music, creative activities, and great vibes, it’s a fun, supportive space to shine, build real business skills, and keep their profits. Join us on Friday, June 19 from 6 - 9 PM. Booths are only $25! 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Enjoy live music, yard games and contests, great shopping and summer-themed foods all while raising money and awareness for Music For Everyone!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-04-02%20093135.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-chinese-lantern-festival-1?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-18-2026-growing-ears" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival illuminates Franklin Square with awe-inspiring, interactive, larger-than-life lanterns! The iconic 200-foot-dragon will soar back to Franklin Square for the summer along with never-before-seen giant lantern displays, more lights, more lanterns, and more wattage than ever before! 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Kick-start your summer with a relaxing evening at the Zoo with family and friends during After Hours, on Saturday, June 20, from 4 PM to 8 PM. Immerse yourself in our BRAND-NEW state-of-the-art Andean and sloth bear habitat, Carey Bear Country; enjoy Zoo attractions like the Philly Zoo Pherris Wheel; and unwind to live music on Impala Lawn. 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Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map! 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Sculpture Exhibition At Peddler's Village</a><br>Fri, Jun 19: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/juneteenth-please-touch-museum?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Juneteenth at Please Touch Museum</a></p><p>Fri, Jun 19: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-market-lot-323-summer-concert?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Kids Market at Lot 323 Summer Concert</a><br>Sat, Jun 20: <a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/juneteenth-wellness-arts-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">Juneteenth Wellness &amp; 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If the theme was "Birds," then yes, we'd go on a bird walk. But we'd also read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Swan-B-White/dp/006028935X?&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=kidsoutandabo-20&amp;linkId=1a548f446e641b9bd18e12c26519e65f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl&amp;utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-rochester-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">my favorite-ever children's book</a>, talk about the physics of flying and of colors, and probably also do some math and logic involving eggs and baskets. The theme made ordinary learning feel like an adventure, but more important, it gave us a focusing tool: It helped the girls connect with what they were seeing and doing, and it helped me feel that we weren’t wandering randomly through our days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Summer planning can benefit from that same kind of gentle structure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last week, I wrote about how summer is not supposed to be a guilt-inducing race to cram in every concert, splash pad, festival, hike, camp, road trip, library program, ice cream stand, and sunset before the school buses roll again. Trying to grab everything is a good way to miss the point; instead, to plan the summer without overstuffing it, we need to consider the kinds of experiences that make our family feel more awake, connected, and alive.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The&nbsp;<strong>five summer lenses</strong>&nbsp;I keep coming back to are:&nbsp;<strong>music, motion, making, nature,&nbsp;</strong>and<strong>&nbsp;food</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Music</strong>&nbsp;helps kids hear the world differently and live what they love.&nbsp;<strong>Motion</strong>&nbsp;lets bodies teach what words cannot.&nbsp;<strong>Making</strong>&nbsp;reminds us that we can bring something new into the universe.&nbsp;<strong>Nature</strong>&nbsp;offers perspective and wonder. And&nbsp;<strong>food</strong>&nbsp;connects us to place, culture, and each other. Over the next few weeks, I’ll address these one at a time—not as assignments, but as invitations. Even as the days fly by, a summer seen through some useful lenses can still be lazy, loose, spontaneous, and wonderfully imperfect.</p><p><br>—<u>Debra Ross</u>, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of <a href="https://theeclipseeffect.com?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><i><u>The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities</u></i></a></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:0px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:1px solid #000000; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 15px 15px; width: 22.6%;" valign="top" width="22.6%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/debra-e-ross-publisher-kidsoutandaboutcom?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="Debra Ross, publisher" class="model" height="100" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/a6d0c5486d0d41bba75ad5a3c261960f.png" style="display: block; height: 100px; width: 100px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="100"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td><td bgcolor="#EBEBEB" class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 15px 15px 10px; width: 77.4%;" valign="top" width="77.4%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><strong>KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. 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Connect more.</strong></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "</i></span><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/blog?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:14px;"><i><u>Notes from Deb</u></i></span></a><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>" section of our site.</i></span></p></div></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="middle" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="74" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/optimized/7e918f3f6ec941e783e3e3c3950f8526.png" style="display: block; height: 74px; width: 600px; border: 0px; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none; padding: 0px;" width="600"></a> </td> </tr> </tbody></table></span></div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><div class="text-element"><p>Please click through to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">our 2026 survey</a> to vote for your top 3 places to take kids... it will be used to compile our 2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Philadelphia area. Voting is live through June 20; believe me, winning a place on the Top 20 list <i>matters</i> to the people who create amazing family-friendly experiences. Take 3 minutes to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KOAASurvey2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank">choose your favorites</a> as your way of saying thank you... and use the list to build your summer bucket list at the same time! <strong>You have my personal and fervent thanks for your participation!</strong> <i>—Deb</i></p></div></div> <div class="definition-parent"> <div class="divider"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td class="divider-container" style="padding:20px 0;"> <table role="presentation" style="border-top:3px solid #F1F2F6; border-collapse: collapse;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td width="100%"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> </td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 21px 0px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://portal.iclasspro.com/udaef/camp-details/58?typeId=1&amp;filters=%7B%22sorting%22:%22time%22%7D&amp;campTypeName=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;campTypeNamePlural=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/63069041_schoener_musicman_stellar_color_logo.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://portal.iclasspro.com/udaef/camp-details/58?typeId=1&amp;filters=%7B%22sorting%22:%22time%22%7D&amp;campTypeName=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;campTypeNamePlural=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Sharpen Your Skills with Stellar Strings! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Attention 5th – 8th graders! Do you play violin, cello, viola, or bass? Sharpen your skills this summer at MusicMan Academy’s Stellar Strings Camp! This one-week camp experience surrounds you with “all things strings” to help you fine tune and finesse your string skills. Campers explore ear training, intermediate techniques, and chamber music with professional string instrumentalists. Learn from masterclasses, practice in a variety of ensembles, and put on a STELLAR performance with your friends! Camp runs from July 13-17 from 9am-3pm. Students must have 2 years of experience on their instrument. Register today for Stellar Strings and learn more at udmusicman.org!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://portal.iclasspro.com/udaef/camp-details/57?typeId=1&amp;filters=%7B%22sorting%22:%22time%22%7D&amp;campTypeName=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;campTypeNamePlural=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/63069041_schoener_musicman_jazzjam_color_logo.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://portal.iclasspro.com/udaef/camp-details/57?typeId=1&amp;filters=%7B%22sorting%22:%22time%22%7D&amp;campTypeName=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;campTypeNamePlural=MusicMan%20Academy&amp;utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Join the JAM with MusicMan Jazz Jam! </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Attention 5th – 8th grade musicians! Are you ready to get your JAM on this summer? Join MusicMan Academy’s Jazz Jam Camp! This one-week camp is led by Upper Darby legend and professional saxophonist, Hiruy Tirfe. Whether you're starting your jazz journey or ready to dive deep into the world of rhythm and blues, Jazz Jam Camp is for you! Through masterclasses with industry leaders and culminating in a concert and recording session you’ll take your playing to the next level. Camp runs from July 6-10 from 9am - 3pm. Students must have 2 years of experience on their instrument. Guitar, bass, and piano players are welcome! Register today and learn more at udmusicman.org!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/family-fan-zone-independence-blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-04/field_enhanced_activity_image/617527470756459070-2506-drwc-summerfest-1126.full_.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/family-fan-zone-independence-blue-cross-riverrink-summerfest?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Family Fan Zone at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Catch every goal, save, and celebration at the Family Fan Zone at Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, June 11 through June 19, your go-to spot for soccer on the Philly Waterfront. Join us Thursdays through Sundays for live screenings of the biggest international matches of the summer, all in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. With over a dozen TVs, you won’t miss a moment of the action.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-juneteenth-festival-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/678688406_928667253132932_1122248307974128891_n.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/philadelphia-juneteenth-festival-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Join Johnson House Historic Site, an UGRR station, to celebrate Juneteenth. the passage and ratification of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution commemorates African Americans as free and slavery ended. Features all-day family-oriented activities: Libation Pouring Ceremony, Sistahs Laying Down Hands Drumming, Reading of General Order #3: by U.S. Colored 3rd Troops reenactors, social justice panel discussion, a KIDZ Korner (Philly Goats, kid’s science experiments, moon bounce, face painting, balloon art, books, arts and crafts activities), food trucks, live on stage performances, exhibits, vendor marketplace, resource tables, and historic tour</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ninth-annual-phoenixville-art-street-festival?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-01/field_enhanced_activity_image/PSAF%202026.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/ninth-annual-phoenixville-art-street-festival?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> The Ninth Annual Phoenixville Art Street Festival </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Bridge Street bursts into color at this beloved community event! With 70+ artists, live music, interactive entertainment, a community painting, drum circle, there’s inspiration around every corner. After exploring original art, peruse the shops of historic downtown Phoenixville and refuel at one of many eateries or craft breweries. Don’t miss the magic—art, music, and community all in one unforgettable day!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/race-watershed-5k-and-duck-derby?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-02/field_enhanced_activity_image/RFTW1-scaled.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/race-watershed-5k-and-duck-derby?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Race for the Watershed: 5K and Duck Derby </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Help support healthy waterways in our community! Held in partnership with Concord Township, this event is a fundraiser to help raise money for watershed protection projects at Newlin Grist Mill. The day starts with a 5k trail run. Stick around for the rubber duck races in the Chester creek, a car show, kids games and activities, music, food, and exhibitors!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-market-hatboro-community-market-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/Hatboro%20Community%20Market%206.13.26.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/kids-market-hatboro-community-market-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Kids Market at Hatboro Community Market </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Help your child achieve their dream of starting a business! Kids ages 5–17 can launch their own small venture, sell to real customers, and have a blast turning their ideas into reality. Be part of the lively Hatboro community celebration, complete with live music and neighbors coming together to cheer on amazing young entrepreneurs. Booths are only $25 and multiple kids can share a booth. Register to join us on Saturday, June 13 from 10 am -1 pm: https://www.kidsmarkets.com/markets/hatboro-5</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/choo-choo-soul-concerts-sesame-place-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-06/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-06-05%20122531.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/choo-choo-soul-concerts-sesame-place-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Choo-Choo Soul Concerts at Sesame Place </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Choo-Choo Soul with a special concert at Sesame Place! Follow the musical adventures of Disney Jr.'s hip-hop singer, train station manager Genevieve Goings and her dancing, beat-boxing engineer DC as they entertain kids, performing soulful and current renditions of the ABCs and 123s.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/west-park-arts-fest-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/684690563_18526350583077134_5466508506803242785_n.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/west-park-arts-fest-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> West Park Arts Fest 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">West Park community, join us for the 18th Annual West Park Arts Fest! So come join us for day filled with live music, dance, spoken word &amp; family fun in West Fairmount Park.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fountain-fest-weekends-longwood-gardens?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-03/field_enhanced_activity_image/417630_Festive-Fridays_%20Night-in-Paris_Mathias-Becca_16x9.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/fountain-fest-weekends-longwood-gardens?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Fountain Fest Weekends at Longwood Gardens </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Ready for weekends full of wonder? During our special Fountain Fest Weekends—spanning select Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings—celebrate with Illuminated Fountain Performances, music, and activities all centered around our imaginative themes.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/odunde-street-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/310742373_464366705727394_3341216605802923694_n.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/odunde-street-festival-2026?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Odunde Street Festival 2026 </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The ODUNDE festival is the “staple event” for the organization and the City of Philadelphia. The festival attracts up to 500,000 attendees, covers 15-city blocks, has over 100 arts &amp; craft and food vendors and has two stages of LIVE entertainment. The festival is known throughout the world as one of the original models for African-American festivals, hosting many internationally known African and Caribbean performers, dignitaries, folk artists and cultural leaders.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/member-morning-strolls-philadelphia-zoo-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="192" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/styles/awebber/public/2026-05/field_enhanced_activity_image/Screenshot%202026-05-28%20211750.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/member-morning-strolls-philadelphia-zoo-0?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Member Morning Strolls - Philadelphia Zoo </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Visit your favorite exhibits an hour before gates open to the general public during these exclusive members-only morning strolls.</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"> <div class="definition-parent"><span><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="floated-none" role="presentation" style="float: none; text-align: center;" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" style="padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;"> <a class="aw-image-link" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/free-things-do-weekend-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;"><img alt="" class="model" height="125" src="https://hostedimages-cdn.aweber-static.com/MjI1Mzg0Ng==/original/b5f7d0e918be46549293e3d18ed95d4e.png" style="display: block; 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text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://d2a3qa7amybvvs.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2022-09/field_image/Birthday%20Party%20Square300.png" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/birthday-party-locations-and-around-philadelphia?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> Birthday Party Locations in and around Philadelphia </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Philadelphia area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!</div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </div></td></tr></tbody></table> <table class="row aw-stack" role="presentation" style="width:100%"><tbody><tr><td class="container" style="border-radius: 0px; padding: 0px; width: 100%;" valign="top" width="100%"><div class="definition-parent"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="feed" role="presentation" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="vertical-align: top; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 16px 0;"> <table class="feed__item feed__item--postcard" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> <tbody><tr> <td align="center" class="feed__item--postcard-side" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top; margin: 0;" width="32%"> <div style="padding:0;margin:0 0 8px 0;"> <a class="feed__image" href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-philadelphia-pa-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display: block; text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> <img alt="" height="100%" src="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/field_image/Aileen%20Summer%20Camp_31.jpg" style="border-radius: 0.125rem; border: 0px; height: auto; line-height: 100%; max-width: 100%; outline: none medium; padding: 6px 0px 0px; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" width="192"> </a> </div> </td> <td align="center" class="feed__spacer" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="4%"> </td><td class="feed__item--postcard-main" style="font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; vertical-align: top;" width="64%"> <h1 class="feed__title" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-size: 18px;"><a href="https://philly.kidsoutandabout.com/content/guide-summer-camps-philadelphia-pa-area?utm_source=aweber&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=kidsoutandabout-philadelphia-newsletter-6-11-2026-focus-on-five" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor;" target="_blank"> 2026 Guide to Summer Camps in the Philadelphia, PA Area </a></h1> <div class="feed__description" style="font-family: &quot;Source Sans Pro&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; padding: 0px; text-align: left; margin: 0px 0px 8px; font-size: 16px;">The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Philadelphia area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts &amp; crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, &amp; more. 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