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Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and luscious strawberry-themed food and drink specials at Peddler's Village Strawberry Festival. Photo by Paul Boger
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3/28/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Get ready for an exciting, jam-packed spring season! With numerous outdoor festivals and fairs throughout the Philadelphia area--from science to art, nature to culture--there is something fun for everyone in your family. So don't wait any longer; make plans with friends now so you can get out and enjoy all that Philly has to offer this vibrant time of year. Keep in mind that rainy weather may affect some events, so be sure to check directly with each venue before heading off on your adventures!

For other great ideas on how to spend spring days, visit our Spring Fun Guide. 

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Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival

Philadelphia - April 5 - 6, 2025
The blooming cherry blossom trees in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park herald the arrival of spring with their colorful display. The annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this seasonal wonder and the deep cultural ties between Philadelphia and Japan. READ MORE

Naturepalooza: A Family Earth Day Celebration

Philadelphia - April 26, 2025
Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, food trucks, and more. Immerse yourself in a 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help the planet become greener, happier, and healthier. READ MORE

Flavors on the Avenue

Philadelphia - April 27, 2025
Wander down East Passyunk Avenue to experience Flavors of the Avenue. Guests can expect live music, delicious food from participating restaurants, sidewalk sales, and free family activities. READ MORE

The Philadelphia Fleadh (Irish Festival)

Philadelphia - May 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Fleadh, now in its 11th year, is an annual Irish-American Festival with multiple stages featuring live Celtic rock, traditional Irish music and dance, The Feis at the Fleadh, shopping, vendors, food, spirits, kids' activities, and more.  READ MORE

Philadelphia Children's Festival

Philadelphia - May 4 - 6, 2025
The Philadelphia Children's Festival is back with an exciting array of professional performances for the whole family, including free outdoor performances. In addition, guests can enjoy the outdoor PLAYground with hands-on activities, performers, and food.    READ MORE

Fete Day at Elfreth's Alley

Philadelphia - June 7, 2025
Visit Elfreth's Alley, the nation’s oldest residential street, during this special celebration and get a peek into many of the 18th-century private homes of residents on the historic street while enjoying music, colonial games, and craft demonstrations. READ MORE

Spring Festivals for Kids and Families in the Philly Suburbs

Keswick Car & Music Festival

Glenside - April 12, 2025
This Family Event is the perfect place to indulge in classic car nostalgia. Not only can you enjoy a variety of old-school cars, but music and food vendors will also be available for everyone's enjoyment. Don't miss out on this free opportunity that offers something special for all ages. READ MORE

International Spring Festival

Lansdale - April 26, 2025
During the Lansdale International Spring Festival, guests can expect an event that includes international foods, music, entertainment, and tons of children's activities. Both parking and admission is free. READ MORE

Spring Food Truck Frenzy

Media - April 26, 2025
The fun at Linvilla's Spring Food Truck Frenzy is more than just a great selection of food from 20 different food trucks; there's also live music plus entertainment to keep kids happy including hayrides, a train ride, face painting, and pony rides. READ MORE

Annual Colonial Mayfair

Pottstown - May 3, 2025
Welcome the arrival of beautiful spring days with historical style at the annual Colonial Mayfair! Dancing around the Maypole with its rainbow ribbons opens the day to this family-favorite living history event. Performances of traditional music and laugh-out-loud colonial puppet shows delight every member of the family.  READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Peddler's

Lahaska - May 3 - 10, 2025
Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and luscious strawberry-themed food and drink specials. Kids can also engage in gem mining, pony rides, axe-throwing, and a petting zoo. READ MORE

Rhubarb Festival

Intercourse - May 16 - 17, 2025
This two-day festival offers lots of family-friendly fun. Guests can expect tasty homemade rhubarb desserts, a mini-parade, and the world's only rhubarb race-car derby. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival

Media - June 7, 2025
Every year, Linvilla Orchards hosts its strawberry festival. Guests can pick their own strawberries (starting at 8am), sample jellies and jams, participate in crafts and games, as well as listen to live music.   READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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