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.