Free & Cheap Things to Do with Kids
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Da Vinci Science Center
Double-decker, interactive science spot. Innovative exhibits & hands-on science experiments for all ages in a modern, two-story space.
Arts Park
Green space in city's cultural area. Urban park & summer lunchtime concert venue in a creative hub with a fountain, mural & lawn.
Bucky Boyle Park
City park with sports & play facilities. Community park with play & spray areas, a pavilion, baseball & football fields & basketball courts.
Canal Park
Riverfront spot for boating & fishing. Fishing is popular at this recreation area on the Lehigh River with a picnic pavilion & boat launch.
Lehigh Parkway
Picturesque spot with trails & a creek. Historic park provides running & biking trails through scenic grounds with a creek & covered bridge.
Cedar Beach Park
Scenic place with a lake & swimming pool. Grassy, tree-filled park with a small lake & outdoor pool, plus basketball & volleyball courts.
Malcolm Gross Rose Garden
Picturesque flower garden with paths. Scenic rose garden featuring paved walking paths, 3 pavilions & a fitness/exercise trail.
Trexler Memorial Park
Open grassy areas & walking trails. Scenic park with large old trees, grassy lawns & a duck pond, plus paths for cycling & running.
Imagi Nation
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Haines Mill Museum
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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Park for thrill rides & water slides. Theme park with coasters, thrill rides, waterslides, dining & shows, plus Snoopy-themed kids' area.
Sky Zone Bethlehem
Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.
Sand Island Park
Tennis programs, trails & a playground. Urban park with clay tennis courts, a clubhouse & lessons, plus a playground & biking/hiking trails.
Moravian Museum of Bethlehem - 1741 Gemeinhaus
Guided tours of 18th-century buildings. Tours are offered of 1700s buildings, with information on the town's founders & early history.
Visitor Center at SteelStacks
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Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, Inc.
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Illick's Mill Park
Leafy park containing a historic mill. Riverside park with a historic grist mill, many mature trees & a peaceful atmosphere.
Macungie Memorial Park
City park with a pool & regular events. Large public park offering a calendar of events throughout the year, an outdoor pool & BBQ pit.
Macungie Train Watching Platform
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Lost River Caverns
Underground walking tours, museum & shop. Attraction since 1930 with underground walking tours, museum, trail, gem mill, store & picnic areas.
Trexler Nature Preserve
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Lehigh Valley Zoo
Kangaroos, cockatoos, crocodiles & camps. Zoo offers kangaroos, cockatoos, bobcats, bison, pony rides, a penguin pavilion & a camp for kids.
National Canal Museum
Hands-on exhibits & canal boat tours. Seasonal center offers hands-on exhibits & canal boat tours, plus a historic house, garden & trails.
Hugh Moore Park
Historic canal boat rides & a museum. Scenic waterway featuring historic boat tours, a canal museum with hands-on exhibits & a trail.
Waterfowl Observation
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Bushkill Park
Family activity & entertainment center. Private amusement park aimed at families, with rides, roller skating & shaded areas for picnics.
Natural Lands' Mariton Wildlife Sanctuary
200-acre conservation site with trails. Vast nature preserve with a trail system, observation points overlooking the river & a library.
Crayola Experience
Attraction for crayon-centric activities. Roomy, crayon-centric warehouse with colorful kid-friendly activities, events, a cafe & a store.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Revolutionary War site offering tours. Tours are offered of this Revolutionary War site where Washington's army crossed the Delaware River.
Garden of Reflection
Serene memorial set in a symbolic garden. A thoughtful 9/11 memorial using trees, water & a spiraling path to inspire quiet contemplation.
Shady Brook Farm
Hub for seasonal events & produce. Known for its seasonal events & U-pick, this quaint farm also features a market, deli & nursery.
New Jersey State Police Museum
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Sesame Place Philadelphia
Sesame Street-themed amusement park. Big Sesame Street-themed amusement park with rides, interactive parade, water slides & Elmo's World.
Cadwalader Park
Grassy, tree-filled green space. Expansive, serene park showcasing grassy lawns, winding paths, trees & other features.
Friends of Bolton Mansion
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Please Touch Museum
Family-friendly, interactive exhibits. A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.
Planetarium At NJ State Museum
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New Jersey State Museum
Planetarium, art & historic exhibits. Museum with a planetarium & areas dedicated to fine art, cultural & natural history & archeology.
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse
Expansive play area with an iconic slide. Iconic playground with a historic wooden slide & 16,000-sq.-ft. playhouse on 6.5 wooded acres.
Trenton Battle Monument
Column-like Revolutionary War monument. Imposing Revolutionary War monument commemorating the 1776 Battle of Trenton.
Old Barracks Museum
Revolutionary War-era British barracks. Set in a 1758 British military building, this museum offers exhibits of Colonial American history.
Wagner Free Institute of Science
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Big Cat Falls
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Philadelphia Zoo
Many animals & an education center. Large zoo with nearly 1,700 animals, including rare & endangered species, plus an education center.
The Treehouse
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Institute Woods
Preserve with trails & lush surrounds. 589 acres of woods, farmland & wetlands, with serene walking trails & a wooden footbridge.
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Designated area for hunting & fishing. This expansive natural area offers opportunities specifically for hunters & people catching fish.
The Franklin Institute
Kid-friendly, interactive science museum. Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Family-friendly natural history museum. Research institution's natural history museum featuring dinosaur bones, a butterfly house & more.
The Universal Sphere
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Franklin Square
Playground with mini-golf & a carousel. Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint.
Kuser Farm Park
Victorian estate with tours & picnicking. 22-acre park with a Queen Anne mansion offering tours & programs, plus a playground & picnic area.
Duck Pond Park
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NEST Center City
Children's activity center with classes. Play space hosting events for kids up to 6-year-old, including music classes & birthday parties.
Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
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Independence National Historical Park
National shrine with the Liberty Bell. This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell.
Once Upon A Nation
Historic district info & storytelling. This spot provides information about historic district tours, storytelling benches & re-enactments.
Independence Square
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Mosaicked folk art & a sculpture garden. Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs.
Spruce Street Harbor Park
Seasonal pop-up park with games & food. This popular summer staple with games, events & food features gardens, an urban beach & hammocks.
Adventure Aquarium
Diverse aquarium with a theater & hippos. Massive aquarium with a 3D theater, plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel.
Hamilton Township PAL Safety Town
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Wiggins Waterfront Park
Outdoor music venue & marina. City-view outdoor venue offering a concert stage, river promenade & 50-slip boat marina.
Newlin Grist Mill Park
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Pennsbury Manor
Former estate & grounds of William Penn. Reconstructed site features a riverside manor where visitors can experience 17th-century life.
Oasis Family Fun Center
Indoor play place with games & snacks. Children's indoor play zone includes a rock climbing wall, laser maze, trampoline basketball & more.
Sayen House and Gardens
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