Memorial Day is on May 25 this year, so the weekend leading up to it is full of fun events and ways to celebrate. Make the most of your long weekend by checking out these family-friendly events and festivals in the Delaware Valley area!
Friday
Camden County Memorial Day Ceremony | Camden, NJ
Camden County will be holding its annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Camden County Veterans Cemetery at Harleigh, honoring the soldiers and military service members who gave their lives for the United States.
Free | camdencounty.com/event
Saturday and Sunday
Memorial Day Ceremony 2026 | Washington Crossing, PA
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday at 1 p.m., featuring a colonial color guard, Revolutionary War reenactors and musical performances. This year’s keynote speaker is Captain Timothy Reeves, a Bucks County native awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq.
Free | washingtoncrossingpark.org/event/memorial-day-ceremony-2026
Memorial Day Weekend Preservation Fest at Eastern State Penitentiary | Philadelphia, PA
Eastern State Penitentiary is celebrating Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday and Sunday by highlighting the work that goes into preserving the historic site, considered the world’s first penitentiary. Visitors can listen to talks from local historians, go on a scavenger hunt through the museum and participate in a LEGO design contest.
Included with museum admission ($17-$21, free for children ages 7 and younger) | easternstate.org
Monday
2026 Memorial Day Parade | Media, PA
One of two military-focused parades organized by the U.S. Veterans Legacy Project in Media, this annual Memorial Day features marchers from local community organizations and veterans’ groups, followed by a formal ceremony featuring a musical performance from local singer and songwriter Ashli Rice.
Free | veteranslegacy.org/2026-memorial-day-parade
All Weekend
Memorial Day School’s Out Skate | Camden, NJ
If you’re looking for something fun to do on Memorial Day Weekend, why not try roller skating with your family? Millennium Skate World will be hosting fun events throughout the weekend, including glow skating on Sunday and a family night with DJed music on Monday.
$7-$15 ($5 skate rentals) | unitedskates.com/millennium-skate-world
Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA
The Museum of the American Revolution will be holding a series of educational events from May 23 to 25 to highlight the stories of Revolutionary War soldiers, including walking tours, hands-on activities, lectures and meetings with living historians. Veterans and active-duty military members will receive free museum admission!
Included with museum admission ($14-$27, free for children ages 5 and younger) | amrevmuseum.org/events/memorial-day-weekend-2026-at-the-museum
Memorial Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center | Philadelphia, PA
Learn about the history of Memorial Day as a holiday and the events that led up to its establishment at the National Constitution Center! Admission will be free on May 23 as part of MuseumFest, an annual event hosted by the American Alliance of Museums.
Free on May 23, included with museum admission on May 24-25 ($14.95-$24.95, free for children ages 5 and younger and military service members) | constitutioncenter.org/calendar/memorial-day-weekend-2026
