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September 5–7, 2026 · The long weekend

Labor Day Weekend 2026 with Kids in Philadelphia

5 worthwhile events, plus three easy outings. Philadelphia · Doylestown / Bucks County.

Organizer details checked September 5. All times are local. Recheck before leaving.

5 events in Philadelphia

Museum of the American Revolution entrance and outdoor cannon displayRepresentative image · Frances 84 28 · CC BY-SA 4.0License · Displayed to fit card; Wikimedia image version otherwise unchanged.

Saturday–Monday; discovery carts 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Labor Day at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution · Old City

Regular adult admission; ages 12 and under free with in-museum purchase · Best for school-age kids; hands-on discovery center for younger visitors

Try replica objects, explore the hands-on Revolution Place, and join a short gallery talk during the holiday program.

Before you go
Get the free admission for children 12 and under at the museum rather than buying their tickets online. Choose one short talk around your child’s attention span.

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Checked 2026-09-05. General venue area confirmed; use the organizer’s arrival directions. Older independent guides support the experience; organizer sources supply 2026 details.

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Saturday–Monday; skating sessions and holiday hours vary

RiverRink Summerfest final weekend

Penn’s Landing · Delaware River waterfront

Free site entry; skating $5 plus $12 rental; rides and mini-golf extra · All ages; skating best for confident movers

Fit in a final roller-skating session, boardwalk ride, or round of mini-golf before Summerfest closes for the season.

Before you go
Reserve a skating session if that is your main plan. Families can enter free, but every paid attraction adds to the day’s cost.

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Checked 2026-09-05. General venue area confirmed; use the organizer’s arrival directions. Older independent guides support the experience; organizer sources supply 2026 details.

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Saturday–Monday, noon–8 p.m.

Polish American Family Festival & Country Fair

National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa · Doylestown day trip

$15 per person; budget separately for food and purchases · All ages

Enjoy folk dancing, live music, amusement rides, and Polish food at a long-running family festival in Bucks County.

Before you go
Treat Doylestown as your main day trip. Check the entertainment schedule and admission inclusions, then choose one show and a shared food stop.

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Checked 2026-09-05. General venue area confirmed; use the organizer’s arrival directions. Older independent guides support the experience; organizer sources supply 2026 details.

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Saturday–Monday, daytime 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; check evening tickets

Universal Theme Parks exhibition: final weekend

The Franklin Institute · Logan Square

Exhibition ticket required; daytime ticket includes museum admission · Best for school-age kids and teens

Experiment with animation, storyboard a ride, and discover the design behind familiar theme-park worlds before the exhibition closes September 7.

Before you go
Select an exhibition ticket, not just general museum admission. Daytime and evening ticket inclusions differ; leave time for the hands-on stations.

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Checked 2026-09-05. General venue area confirmed; use the organizer’s arrival directions. Older independent guides support the experience; organizer sources supply 2026 details.

Crowds passing colorful carnival prize stalls beneath an orange autumn treeRepresentative image · Arlind Photography · Unsplash LicenseLicense · Displayed to fit card; original file unchanged.

Saturday–Sunday, noon–10 p.m.; Monday, noon–8 p.m.

Cannstatter Labor Day Volksfest

Cannstatter Volksfest-Verein · Northeast Philadelphia

Saturday or Monday $10; Sunday $15; food and rides extra · All ages

Watch traditional dancing, try German festival food, and choose a children’s ride at this longstanding neighborhood celebration.

Before you go
Visit in the afternoon for a shorter family outing. Check the day’s ticket price and allow a separate budget for rides and snacks.

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Checked 2026-09-05. General venue area confirmed; use the organizer’s arrival directions. Older independent guides support the experience; organizer sources supply 2026 details.

A little more adventure

Three easy ways to keep exploring

More things to do with kids in Philadelphia. Keep one in your back pocket for the long weekend.

Everyday family outings

  1. A morning of make-believe

    Please Touch Museum

    Let younger children explore Please Touch Museum’s imaginative play spaces. Bring spare clothes if water play is on the plan.

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  2. Dinosaurs and discoveries

    Academy of Natural Sciences

    Make this a Saturday or Sunday museum stop: the Academy currently opens Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Explore the dinosaur displays and check special exhibit availability.

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  3. A playful break in the square

    Franklin Square

    Pair the Franklin Square playground with an optional carousel ride or mini-golf game. The paid attractions have separate hours and tickets.

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Planning Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia with kids

When is Labor Day weekend in 2026?

Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. This guide covers Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7. All times are local to Philadelphia.

What can families do for free?

RiverRink Summerfest final weekend offer free admission. Food, rides, parking and special exhibitions can cost extra; free does not always mean no reservation.

Which outings work for toddlers and younger kids?

For younger kids, choose a short waterfront visit or a Please Touch Museum backup. School-age children can pair hands-on history with Old City; the Doylestown festival is a separate day trip.

What if it rains?

The Museum of the American Revolution and the Franklin Institute offer indoor holiday options. Please Touch Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences are everyday backups.

Do we need tickets in advance?

Use each organizer link to confirm the latest admission rules and availability. A listing here is not a live ticket inventory. Reserve timed or dated admission before traveling, and check outdoor-event updates on the day.