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15 free summer activities for NEast families

School's out and the kids are already bored? Here are 15 free (or nearly free) activities to keep NEast families busy all summer long.

1. Pennypack Park Nature Walks — Free guided walks every Saturday morning at the environmental center.

2. Fox Chase Library Story Hour — Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. for ages 2–6.

3. Mayfair Recreation Center Open Gym — Free basketball and volleyball, weekday afternoons.

4. Torresdale-Devon Pool — Free swim hours for city residents on Wednesday evenings.

5. Holmesburg Battery Run splash pad — Open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Labor Day.

And ten more favorites listed in our full summer guide — bookmark NEastPhilly.com for weekly updates on family events across the Northeast.