If you’re looking for something fun, meaningful, and FREE to do with your kids this summer—this is one to bookmark 💛
Please Touch Museum’s Ready, Set, SCHOOL program is back again this year, and it’s such a good one—especially if you’ve got little ones getting ready for preschool, kindergarten, or just easing back into a routine after summer.
Free Admission Summer Community Days
Mark your calendar for these FREE admission days:
May 9, 2026 - Book Fair FREE Community Day
June 20, 2026
sponsored by Temple University
June 21, 2026
sponsored by Temple University
June 28, 2026
July 26, 2026
August 23, 2026
Why moms love this
This isn’t just a museum visit—it’s a full-on play + learn + confidence-building kind of day.
The whole idea behind “Ready, Set, SCHOOL” is helping kids feel more comfortable heading into the school year… but in a way that feels like pure fun (because let’s be real—kids learn best when they don’t even realize they’re learning).
Think:
- Building social skills
- Encouraging independence
- Boosting confidence
- All through hands-on play
What to expect when you go
Special Programming
They bring in guest artists + STEM professionals for interactive activities that get kids thinking, creating, and exploring.
Author Storytime
Cozy up for storytime with a local author—super engaging and great for sparking that love of books early.
Giveaways
And yes… there are take-home goodies
Each child can receive items that support learning at home—things you’ll actually use (not just random clutter).
Mom Tip: If you’ve never been to Please Touch Museum in the summer—go early if you can. It’s a popular (and air-conditioned 👏) spot, especially on free days. The FREE Days are VERY popular (as you would expect)
Honestly, this is one of those events that checks all the boxes:
✔️ Free
✔️ Educational (but fun)
✔️ Indoors (hello, humidity)
✔️ Great for younger kids
Perfect little summer outing and a gentle way to start getting back into that school mindset without the stress.