Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids October 18th, 19th & 20th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

October 18th, 19th & 20th



What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 



Halloween Party in Kerr Park, Hayrides, face painting, hayrides, costume contest



First Annual Exton Park Fall Fest! Free event open to all, hosted by the WWT Friends of the Parks.


Join us for a three-day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights, enjoy a 'kid-friendly' Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, and live music. Food, local craft beer, and wine are available for purchase.



East Bradford's Fall Festival will take place on Sunday, October 20th at East Bradford Park from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Entry is free and the atmosphere is great fun for families and especially for kids! There will be a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, food trucks, a free tree give-away, live music and much more!


Celebrate Halloween on the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation's maritime campus with this 5th annual family-friendly costume event. Enjoy indoor Ghost Ship tours, outdoor pumpkin painting, a costume parade, free tours of KALMAR NYCKEL, the Tall Ship of Delaware, and Halloween crafts. Plus, food trucks and face painting.  Free admission & parking. Fees for some activities. Please click the website link for more information. 


Drowning in a sea of school drop-offs, practice schedules, and PTA meetings? 
Hit pause on the chaos and treat yourself to some “you-time” with Parents' Day Out on October 20. 
We'll watch the kids while you catch a break from the daily grind. 



Experience Fintastic Fall Days only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as glowing gourds in the shapes of aquatic animals take over the aquarium, ready to delight with daytime fun! Explore among glowing sea creatures, discover underwater pumpkin carvers, and embark on a search for illuminating surprises waiting around every corner. Experience the adventure before it glows away!



This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, a hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! Take a daytime hayride or walk through the maze.



Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more.



Arasapha Farm is open this year with many new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas, along with other activities, are available for Birthday parties, family reunions, and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground, and corn cannons.


Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting. 
 Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.




Enjoy a brisk fall train ride along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. You'll see Chester and Deleware County in full fall splendor!



Food Trucks, BeerWine, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Live Music, Family Friend




Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.



Imagination Street a new play space that kids and parents can enjoy together. For kids (ages 0–9), it is a meaningful, hands-on play experience in nine, interactive, themed playhouses that form a “city” to explore. For parents, there’s a cafe-style lounge to gather, drink coffee, or get some work done. Because the space is an open concept, parents are in close proximity of their children the entire time. They offer open play sessions, private parties, events, and more.




Burn off some energy while having some fun while skating with the family.


Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.




Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



Fun Things to Do With Kids In Chester County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any of the events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not guarantee that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids October 11th, 12th & 13th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

October 11th, 12th & 13th



What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 


Join us for the annual Penn Township Fall Festival!
Saturday, October 12, 2024, 12-4 PM
A free family fun day for the community!


Join us for our biggest event of the year! Multiple bands on stage, a football field worth of food trucks and beer/wine from Locust Lane Brewery and Chaddsford Winery!



Join us for an afternoon of family fun featuring trick-or-treating 
to select stores, a sweet scarecrow craft, an apple cider station,  
balloon twisting, face painting, glitter tattoos, magic, and more!

Magic and bubble shows will be at 1:15PM and 2:15PM and will be approximately 45 minutes long. They will be held in the corner of the courtyard by Harvest Seasonal Grill.



Come Join us for our annual Fire Prevention Open House! We will have apparatus and equipment displays, fire extinguisher simulations, fire safety information, and a live vehicle rescue demonstration! Food trucks will also be on-site.



Head to West Goshen Park. Guests are encouraged to donate dry goods (soap, shampoo, diapers, toilet paper, deodorant, laundry detergent, etc.) for the West Chester Food Cupboard. The movie is Barbie.



During Parents’ Night Out, they’ll be busy playing games, rock climbing and participating in a variety of activities throughout the evening while you spend a night on the town or simply relax at home! We wind down the evening with a little movie time for those who tire out, or open play time for those who still have more energy to burn off. Dinner of pizza and a drink is included.




Brick Fest Live® is a family event at the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center that features hands-on attractions and activities.



Experience Fintastic Fall Days only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as glowing gourds in the shapes of aquatic animals take over the aquarium, ready to delight with daytime fun! Explore among glowing sea creatures, discover underwater pumpkin carvers, and embark on a search for illuminating surprises waiting around every corner. Experience the adventure before it glows away!



This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, a hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! Take a daytime hayride or walk through the maze.



Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more.



Arasapha Farm is open this year with many new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas, along with other activities, are available for Birthday parties, family reunions, and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground, and corn cannons.


Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting. 
 Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.




Enjoy a brisk fall train ride along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. You'll see Chester and Deleware County in full fall splendor!



Food Trucks, BeerWine, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Live Music, Family Friend




Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.



Imagination Street a new play space that kids and parents can enjoy together. For kids (ages 0–9), it is a meaningful, hands-on play experience in nine, interactive, themed playhouses that form a “city” to explore. For parents, there’s a cafe-style lounge to gather, drink coffee, or get some work done. Because the space is an open concept, parents are in close proximity of their children the entire time. They offer open play sessions, private parties, events, and more.




Burn off some energy while having some fun while skating with the family.

Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.




Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



Fun Things to Do With Kids In Chester County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any of the events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not guarantee that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids October 4th, 5th & 6th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

October 4th, 5th & 6th





What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 


St. David's Annual Country Fair

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 5th, and join us at the St. David’s Fairgrounds for a day of fun for the whole family! The St. David’s Church Country Fair, now in its 173rd year, is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA and is held annually the first Saturday in October. 



Downingtown FallFest is a Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce event, in partnership with Victory Brewing Company and the Borough of Downingtown. This high-value community event brings thousands of visitors seeking great food, crafts and of course, the Victory Beer Garden.



This annual community event features something for all – carnival games, petting zoo, bounce castle, self-guided tours of the Oakbourne Mansion, historical re-enactors, archaeological dig box, face painting, great food from On the Roll and Natalie’s Fine Foods, live music by the Law Abiding Citizens, and more.  The fun runs from 11 AM to 3 PM.



Pumpkin patches, tractor rides, build your own scarecrow, and much more.



“Embracing All Of Southern Chester County!” Friday, Oct. 4th-Sunday, Oct. 5th.



All movies begin at 7:00 PM and are FREE OF CHARGE. Guests are encouraged to bring dry good items (soap, shampoo, diapers, toilet paper, laundry detergent) for the West Chester Food Cupboard. Movie: Despicable Me 4



This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, a hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! Take a daytime hayride or walk through the maze.



Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more.



Arasapha Farm is open this year with many new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas, along with other activities are available for Birthday parties, family reunions and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground and corn cannons.


Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting. 
 Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.




Enjoy a brisk fall train ride along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. You'll see Chester and Deleware County in full fall splendor!



Food Trucks, BeerWine, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Live Music, Family Friend




Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.



Imagination Street a new play space that kids and parents can enjoy together. For kids (ages 0–9), it is a meaningful, hands-on play experience in nine, interactive, themed playhouses that form a “city” to explore. For parents, there’s a cafe-style lounge to gather, drink coffee, or get some work done. Because the space is an open concept, parents are in close proximity of their children the entire time. They offer open play sessions, private parties, events, and more.




Burn off some energy while having some fun while skating with the family.




Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.




Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



Fun Things to Do With Kids In Chester County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any of the events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not guarantee that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids September 27th, 28th, & 29th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

September 27th, 28th, & 29th




What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 



Matlack Florist's fourth annual Fall Fest!
Live music, giveaways, free cider and doughnuts, face painting, food truck, visiting goats, kid-friendly fun, fall plants and pumpkins for sale, and much more.




Apple lovers all know that Fall is the best time to celebrate this delicious and versatile fruit. On September 28th from 10 AM to 4 PM, everyone is welcome to the Cider Fest at the Mill at Anselma in Chester Springs.

Autumn Bounty Festival at Terrian Glen Mills


Join us to usher in harvest season at our annual Autumn Bounty Festival!
We'll fall into the new season with live demos, live music, local artisan makers, and more.
This event is free and open to the public.



Join us on Saturday, September 28th, for some fall family fun. We will have pony rides & animals, a rock wall, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, apple slingshots, face painting, food, live music, and much more.



Since 1989, the OPC Apple Festival has been a highlight of the fall, and we are thrilled to be returning again this year! This free event for all ages will feature live entertainment, crafters, artisans, and vendors, demonstrations, delicious food (including food trucks and dozens of homemade apple pies!), kettle-cooked apple butter made on premises, barrel train rides and lots of other fun activities for kids! Be sure to join this event by setting your status to "interested" or "going" so that you don't miss out on any updates!




This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, a hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! Take a daytime hayride or walk through the maze.



Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more.



Arasapha Farm is open this year with many new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas, along with other activities are available for Birthday parties, family reunions and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground and corn cannons.


Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting. 
 Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.




Enjoy a brisk fall train ride along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. You'll see Chester and Deleware County in full fall splendor!



Food Trucks, BeerWine, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Live Music, Family Friend




Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.



Imagination Street a new play space that kids and parents can enjoy together. For kids (ages 0–9), it is a meaningful, hands-on play experience in nine, interactive, themed playhouses that form a “city” to explore. For parents, there’s a cafe-style lounge to gather, drink coffee, or get some work done. Because the space is an open concept, parents are in close proximity of their children the entire time. They offer open play sessions, private parties, events, and more.




Burn off some energy while having some fun while skating with the family.




Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.




Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



Fun Things to Do With Kids In Chester County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any of the events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not guarantee that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids September 20th, 21st, & 22nd

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

September 20th, 21st, & 22nd
   




What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do! 



This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, a hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! Take a daytime hayride or walk through the maze.



Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more.



The Kennett Arts Festival has something for everyone: over 100 artists, live music, children’s activities, and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine.



A local favorite, the Fall Festival features a wide variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages! This year, the site’s archaeology festival has been incorporated into the Fall Festival, so the event will also include archaeological excavations and activities, plus displays from local historical organizations. In addition, there will be vendors of handcrafted goods in the Colonial Market, locally-made beer and wine at the Tavern, a Community Corner featuring local businesses and organizations, and food vendors. Admission to the Fall Festival is free. Parking is $5 per car.



Arasapha Farm is open this year with many new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas, along with other activities are available for Birthday parties, family reunions and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground and corn cannons.


Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting. 
 Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.



Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, will thrill SALT audiences of all ages. A meet and greet with the characters will take place after each performance! 



Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas and his friends return to the Strasburg Rail Road in 2024!

Thomas the Tank Engine — the famous steam locomotive from the Island of Sodor — will pull your 45-minute excursion ride (4.5 miles east and 4.5 miles returning west on the same track) through the beautiful Lancaster County countryside.



Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack lunch during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.




Food Trucks, BeerWine, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Live Music, Family Friend




Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.



Imagination Street a new play space that kids and parents can enjoy together. For kids (ages 0–9), it is a meaningful, hands-on play experience in nine, interactive, themed playhouses that form a “city” to explore. For parents, there’s a cafe-style lounge to gather, drink coffee, or get some work done. Because the space is an open concept, parents are in close proximity of their children the entire time. They offer open play sessions, private parties, events, and more.




Burn off some energy while having some fun while skating with the family.



Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.




Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



Fun Things to Do With Kids In Chester County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any of the events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not guarantee that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will.