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🌈 🪼 Kaleidoscope Cove! ✨ 🐠
NEW at Adventure Aquarium @adventureaquarium
Step into a tidal wave of color at this brand new 2,000 sq ft exhibit, opening June 28!
Highlights of this NEW awesome exhibit:
🎨 Design your own sea creature at Draw Alive
🌈 Light up your imagination at the Giant Light Wall — a giant interactive sensory wall where guests can design, create, and explore dazzling colors. Bring your visions to life in full color!
🐟 Spot colorful and unique species
⭐️ Roll up your sleeves and touch a sea star at Sea Star Shores!
😌 Sensory Pod is located in this area a quiet and calming spot to take a break
Included with general admission — it’s the perfect summer splash of fun for all ages 💦
#adventureaquarium #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #southjersey #aquarium
🌈 🪼 Kaleidoscope Cove! ✨ 🐠
NEW at Adventure Aquarium @adventureaquarium
Step into a tidal wave of color at this brand new 2,000 sq ft exhibit, opening June 28!
Highlights of this NEW awesome exhibit:
🎨 Design your own sea creature at Draw Alive
🌈 Light up your imagination at the Giant Light Wall — a giant interactive sensory wall where guests can design, create, and explore dazzling colors. Bring your visions to life in full color!
🐟 Spot colorful and unique species
⭐️ Roll up your sleeves and touch a sea star at Sea Star Shores!
😌 Sensory Pod is located in this area a quiet and calming spot to take a break
Included with general admission — it’s the perfect summer splash of fun for all ages 💦
#adventureaquarium #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent #southjersey #aquarium
Toddler travel = chaos 😅. But letting a AAA Family Travel Specialist handle the planning? Total game-changer. 🙌
@aaa_traveler
Comment “AAA” and I’ll send you the info! ✨
#ad #kidfriendlyphilly #familytravel #familyfriendly #familytrip
Toddler travel = chaos 😅. But letting a AAA Family Travel Specialist handle the planning? Total game-changer. 🙌
@aaa_traveler
Comment “AAA” and I’ll send you the info! ✨
#ad #kidfriendlyphilly #familytravel #familyfriendly #familytrip
Life with a toddler means we’re always on the go — and sometimes dinner just can’t be one more thing on the to-do list. 😅
That’s when @doordash comes through! 🙌🏼 With just a few taps, I can order our favorite local takeout and have it delivered right to our door. Lily even loves answering when the food arrives! 😄
Whether you’re juggling errands, playdates, or just need a break from the kitchen, DoorDash is your door to more time, more ease, and more good eats. 💛
New to DoorDash? Use code KIDFRIENDLY40NEW for 40% off (up to $10) your first order of $15 or more
🔗 OR Click the link in my bio to order now!
#DoorDashPartner #Doordash #MomLife #TakeoutTime #KidFriendlyPhilly #yourdoortomore #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
Life with a toddler means we’re always on the go — and sometimes dinner just can’t be one more thing on the to-do list. 😅
That’s when @doordash comes through! 🙌🏼 With just a few taps, I can order our favorite local takeout and have it delivered right to our door. Lily even loves answering when the food arrives! 😄
Whether you’re juggling errands, playdates, or just need a break from the kitchen, DoorDash is your door to more time, more ease, and more good eats. 💛
New to DoorDash? Use code KIDFRIENDLY40NEW for 40% off (up to $10) your first order of $15 or more
🔗 OR Click the link in my bio to order now!
#DoorDashPartner #Doordash #MomLife #TakeoutTime #KidFriendlyPhilly #yourdoortomore #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
Looking for a quick and easy getaway with the kids? ✈️ Add Pittsburgh to your list! @visitpittsburgh
COMMENT “KIDSBURGH” AND I’LL SEND YOU MY BLOG POST
Pittsburgh is a 45-minute direct flight from @phl_airport with @flyfrontier or a quick 4.5 hour drive!! & thanks to their KidsBURGH summer series, there are tons of family deals and discounted admission at top attractions! Kidsburgh is happening now till August 22nd — Download your free Kidsburgh pass now and save all summer long!
Here are some attractions that we love:
🎨 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
🌿 Phipps Conservatory
🦜 National Aviary
⚙️ Carnegie Science Center
🦁 Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
🎢 Kennywood
🚠 Duquesne Incline
⚾️ Pirates Game at PNC Park
🏛 Heinz History Center
We stayed at the Wyndham Grand Downtown — large rooms, indoor pool, and walkable to so many spots. @wyndhamgrandpgh
Have you been to Pittsburgh with kids? What should we add for next time?
#KidsBURGH #lovePGH #VisitPittsburgh #FamilyTravel #KidFriendlyPhilly #WeekendGetaway #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
#pittsburgh
Looking for a quick and easy getaway with the kids? ✈️ Add Pittsburgh to your list! @visitpittsburgh
COMMENT “KIDSBURGH” AND I’LL SEND YOU MY BLOG POST
Pittsburgh is a 45-minute direct flight from @phl_airport with @flyfrontier or a quick 4.5 hour drive!! & thanks to their KidsBURGH summer series, there are tons of family deals and discounted admission at top attractions! Kidsburgh is happening now till August 22nd — Download your free Kidsburgh pass now and save all summer long!
Here are some attractions that we love:
🎨 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
🌿 Phipps Conservatory
🦜 National Aviary
⚙️ Carnegie Science Center
🦁 Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
🎢 Kennywood
🚠 Duquesne Incline
⚾️ Pirates Game at PNC Park
🏛 Heinz History Center
We stayed at the Wyndham Grand Downtown — large rooms, indoor pool, and walkable to so many spots. @wyndhamgrandpgh
Have you been to Pittsburgh with kids? What should we add for next time?
#KidsBURGH #lovePGH #VisitPittsburgh #FamilyTravel #KidFriendlyPhilly #WeekendGetaway #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
#pittsburgh
FREE Museum Days are here thanks to @july4thphilly ✨
📅 Mon, June 23, 2025
Independence Seaport Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lest We Forget Slavery Museum – Noon–3 p.m.
📅 Tues, June 24, 2025
Underground Railroad Museum at Historic Belmont Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Christ Church Preservation Trust – 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
📅 Wed, June 25, 2025
Woodmere Art Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum for Art in Wood – Noon–5 p.m.
Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm – Noon–4 p.m.
📅 Thurs, June 26, 2025
National Constitution Center – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📅 Fri, June 27, 2025
Science History Institute – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Penn Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum – Noon–6 p.m.
📅 Sat, June 28, 2025
Woodford Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Laurel Hill Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lemon Hill Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Historic Strawberry Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ormiston Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📅 Sun, June 29, 2025
North Broad Renaissance: Summer aBroad AR Tour – 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
National Liberty Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
American Swedish Historical Museum – Noon–4 p.m.
The Rosenbach Museum & Library – Noon–4 p.m.
📅 Mon, June 30, 2025
The Barnes Foundation – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Eastern State Penitentiary – 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (pay-what-you-wish evening)
📅 Tues, July 1, 2025
Wagner Free Institute of Science – 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Carpenters’ Hall – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Paul Robeson House & Museum – Noon–4 p.m.
📅 Wed, July 2, 2025
Mütter Museum – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Science History Institute additional pop-ups — Red, White & Blue To‑Do
📅 Thurs, July 3, 2025
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives – 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📅 Fri, July 4, 2025
Cliveden – 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fireman’s Hall Museum – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Arch Street Meeting House – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
#july4thphilly #wawawelcomeamerica #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
FREE Museum Days are here thanks to @july4thphilly ✨
📅 Mon, June 23, 2025
Independence Seaport Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lest We Forget Slavery Museum – Noon–3 p.m.
📅 Tues, June 24, 2025
Underground Railroad Museum at Historic Belmont Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Christ Church Preservation Trust – 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
📅 Wed, June 25, 2025
Woodmere Art Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Museum for Art in Wood – Noon–5 p.m.
Wyck Historic House, Garden & Farm – Noon–4 p.m.
📅 Thurs, June 26, 2025
National Constitution Center – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
📅 Fri, June 27, 2025
Science History Institute – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Penn Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum – Noon–6 p.m.
📅 Sat, June 28, 2025
Woodford Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Laurel Hill Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lemon Hill Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Historic Strawberry Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ormiston Mansion – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
📅 Sun, June 29, 2025
North Broad Renaissance: Summer aBroad AR Tour – 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
National Liberty Museum – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
American Swedish Historical Museum – Noon–4 p.m.
The Rosenbach Museum & Library – Noon–4 p.m.
📅 Mon, June 30, 2025
The Barnes Foundation – 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Eastern State Penitentiary – 5:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (pay-what-you-wish evening)
📅 Tues, July 1, 2025
Wagner Free Institute of Science – 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Carpenters’ Hall – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Paul Robeson House & Museum – Noon–4 p.m.
📅 Wed, July 2, 2025
Mütter Museum – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Science History Institute additional pop-ups — Red, White & Blue To‑Do
📅 Thurs, July 3, 2025
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Historic St. George’s Museum & Archives – 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
📅 Fri, July 4, 2025
Cliveden – 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fireman’s Hall Museum – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Arch Street Meeting House – 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
#july4thphilly #wawawelcomeamerica #kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
NEW + AFFORDABLE with an onsite waterpark in Orlando — @thegroveresort
Just 15 min from the theme parks. Rates starting at $55++ per person!
Highlights:
✨waterpark
✨family suites with kitchen + washer/dryer
✨on-site restaraunts kids activity center
✨Cabanas for rent
✨Arcade
✨Shuttle to theme parks
10/10 recommend you check them out!!
Just a 2 hour flight from @phl_airport with direct flights from @flyfrontier
#orlando #groveresort #visitorlando #wdw #disneyworld #florida #familytravel #Visitorlando #GrovePartner #HowDoYouGrove #hosted #disney #wdw #bestdayever #disneyworld #orlandofl #familytravelblog #familytravel #frontier #disneyig
NEW + AFFORDABLE with an onsite waterpark in Orlando — @thegroveresort
Just 15 min from the theme parks. Rates starting at $55++ per person!
Highlights:
✨waterpark
✨family suites with kitchen + washer/dryer
✨on-site restaraunts kids activity center
✨Cabanas for rent
✨Arcade
✨Shuttle to theme parks
10/10 recommend you check them out!!
Just a 2 hour flight from @phl_airport with direct flights from @flyfrontier
#orlando #groveresort #visitorlando #wdw #disneyworld #florida #familytravel #Visitorlando #GrovePartner #HowDoYouGrove #hosted #disney #wdw #bestdayever #disneyworld #orlandofl #familytravelblog #familytravel #frontier #disneyig
Planning a girls’ trip to Nashville? This is your sign to stay at Lyric Lounge — a gorgeous, music-inspired Airbnb 🎶✨
@lyriclounge_nashville
Comment “LYRIC” and I’ll DM you the booking link
#LyricLounge #NashvilleAirbnb #GirlsTripGoals #NashvilleStay #WeekendGetaway #momsgonemild #momtrip #nashville #musiccity #visitnashville #girlsgetaways #momsgetaway #airbnb #nashvilleairbnb
Planning a girls’ trip to Nashville? This is your sign to stay at Lyric Lounge — a gorgeous, music-inspired Airbnb 🎶✨
@lyriclounge_nashville
Comment “LYRIC” and I’ll DM you the booking link
#LyricLounge #NashvilleAirbnb #GirlsTripGoals #NashvilleStay #WeekendGetaway #momsgonemild #momtrip #nashville #musiccity #visitnashville #girlsgetaways #momsgetaway #airbnb #nashvilleairbnb
The 2025 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is BACK and brighter than ever!✨
Now through August 31, Franklin Square transforms into a glowing wonderland every evening from 6–11 p.m. (Closed July 4 ). Featuring over 1,100 glowing sculptures, performances, and delicious eats—all in one magical night out in the city. 🐉🌸🌊
🗓️ Timed tickets required Fridays–Sundays
🎟️ Save with early bird weekday pricing through June 20!
🍜 Come hungry—food + drinks from Philly faves like Sang Kee, SquareBurger, Humpty’s Dumplings & more
🎭 Don’t miss nightly live shows (Face-Changing! Hat Juggling! Teeter Boarding!)
📍Franklin Square @franklinsquarephilly
🧧 Proceeds support free community programming year-round!
🎫 Comment LANTERN and I’ll DM you the ticket link!
LOVE my athleisure dress from @abercrombie — 10/10 recommend for all the summer things. Linking this in my LTK — I’m wearing a medium.
#ChineseLanternFestival #PhillyFamilyFun #FranklinSquare #ThingsToDoInPhilly #KidFriendlyPhilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
The 2025 Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival is BACK and brighter than ever!✨
Now through August 31, Franklin Square transforms into a glowing wonderland every evening from 6–11 p.m. (Closed July 4 ). Featuring over 1,100 glowing sculptures, performances, and delicious eats—all in one magical night out in the city. 🐉🌸🌊
🗓️ Timed tickets required Fridays–Sundays
🎟️ Save with early bird weekday pricing through June 20!
🍜 Come hungry—food + drinks from Philly faves like Sang Kee, SquareBurger, Humpty’s Dumplings & more
🎭 Don’t miss nightly live shows (Face-Changing! Hat Juggling! Teeter Boarding!)
📍Franklin Square @franklinsquarephilly
🧧 Proceeds support free community programming year-round!
🎫 Comment LANTERN and I’ll DM you the ticket link!
LOVE my athleisure dress from @abercrombie — 10/10 recommend for all the summer things. Linking this in my LTK — I’m wearing a medium.
#ChineseLanternFestival #PhillyFamilyFun #FranklinSquare #ThingsToDoInPhilly #KidFriendlyPhilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #phillyparent
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