Summer Fun around Philadelphia

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Summer Fun around Philadelphia
Summer is here and we're all over the city with playing fields, water parks, barbecue eats and tips.Watch out Bryce Harper, Melissa Magee is swinging for the fences at the new Yard at South Bowl.
Melissa Magee visits a place you can have fun with the family, rain or shine.

Fun, games and beers at The Yard at South Bowl

Melissa Magee shows us around the new outdoor space at South Bowl. It's called The Yard and it's packed with fun and games, its own bar and food menu and plenty of room to hang out.

The Yard at South Bowl | Facebook | Instagram

19 East Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

If you're looking for family fun in the sun, few places satisfy like Dorney Park.

A trip to Dorney Park

Karen Rogers borrows her producer's daughter for a day of fun at Dorney Park! Ride the Steel Force, the park's tallest coaster, cool off at Wildwater Kingdom, and join Dorney for their Grand Carnivale celebration, every evening from July 20th through August 11th.

Dorney Park

4000 Dorney Park Rd, Allentown, PA 18104

Dorney Park Grand Carnivale | Grand Carnivale

July 20 - Aug 11

Jamie Apody sees what life is like down on the farm.

Hellerick's Family Farm

In the rolling hills of Bucks County, you can visit a working farm that has activities from the tame to the thrilling! From strawberry picking and goat yoga, to the 'Aerial Adventure Park' - complete with a 30-foot freefall - see what Hellerick's Family Farm has to offer! See if 6abc Sports' Jamie Apody can outrun her kids at the newest attraction that just debuted... the 'Farm Obstacle Course'!

Hellerick's Family Farm | Facebook

5500 N. Easton Road, Doylestown, PA 18902

215-766-8388

This family-owned and operated amusement park has been bringing fun to families for 22 years.

The Funplex is 25 acres of indoor and outdoor fun

This family-owned and operated amusement park has been bringing fun to families for 22 years.

The Funplex | Facebook

3320-24 NJ-38, Mt Laurel Township, N.J. 08054

856-273-9666

Melissa Magee catches up with a former Phillies new grilling venture.

BBQ Tips with Bull and Cynch Propane

Bull's BBQ is where legendary Phillies outfielder Greg Luzinski shares his grilling skills at Citizens Bank Park. We took the Bull out of the stadium and got some grill tips thanks to our friends from Cynch, Philadelphia's first propane home delivery service.

Cynch Propane Tank Delivery | Facebook

ENTER TO WIN: A 3-burner propane gas tank or a propane heater. Cynch Sweepstakes

Walk, run, or ride a bike, you can do it all day long.

It's time to hit the Circuit Trails

The Circuit Trails are hundreds of miles of happy, connecting you to other neighborhoods and the region's beautiful parks and green spaces. This summer, there's a scavenger hunt with a chance to win a grand prize, that includes a new bicycle, if you can discover all of the region's hidden gems.

Circuit Trails|Scavenger Hunt|Facebook

It seems that everything is going to the dogs, and they love it.

Localish Presents: The Dog Biscuit Place

Alicia and Adam cover the PRIDE parade.

Celebrating Pride in Philadelphia

Philadelphia is not only the nation's birthplace, it's also home to the start of the nation's gay rights movement. There are lots of ways to celebrate and remember Pride month and the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. Be sure to tune into 6abc for our half-hour special, "Philly Pride: 50 Years Since Stonewall" followed by highlights of Philadelphia's Pride Parade, hosted by Adam Joseph and Alicia Vitarelli.

Visit Philly |Facebook

Plus, Visit Philly wants to give you an overnight stay in the city.

ENTER NOW: Overnight Stay Sweepstakes

William Way LGBT Community Center |Facebook

1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

215-732-2220

With Longwood Garden's performing arts series, you can spend the day strolling the gardens, have dinner at the cafe and then take in a concert when the sun sets.

Summer of fun at Longwood Gardens

With Longwood Garden's performing arts series, you can spend the day strolling the gardens, have dinner at the cafe and then take in a concert when the sun sets. Visit on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday and you can catch an illuminated fountain show at night. There are fireworks and fountains shows, too.

Longwood Gardens| Facebook

1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348

6abc Loves the Arts: Museum of the American Revolution celebrates 4th of July. David Murphy reports during Action News Mornings on June 23, 2019.

FYI Loves the Arts: MOAR celebrates America's Birthday

The Museum of the American Revolution is planning a host of family friendly activities to celebrate America's birthday. Arts in Philly | MOAR

West Laurel Hill Cemetery and the Women's Animal Center have created a partnership that honors the companionship of a pet long after it passes.

Shelter Me: Pet Cemetery

The bond that exists between pets and people is forever. Two major Philadelphia organizations, West Laurel Hill Cemetery and the Women's Animal Center are celebrating 150 years of service. To commemorate, the two have created a partnership that honors the companionship of a pet long after it passes.

West Laurel Hill Pet Cemetery

225 Belmont Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Women's Animal Center

3839 Richlieu Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020.