Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 13th, 14th, and 15th

A list of best things to do in Chester County this weekend, August 13th, 14th, and 15th

What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back. 

World Helicopter Day Celebration at the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center

World Helicopter Day is an annual international celebration of the amazing engineering and essential missions of helicopters. It occurs on the 3rd Sunday of August each year.

We will have helicopter rides and more!

Movie Night at United Sports

Join us for our FREE summer movie nights! Games and activities start at 6pm. Movie begins at dusk.

Bug Fest at The Academy of Natural Sciences

Bug Fest is back at the Academy this August! While this year's event will be a bit scaled back from past years, we are excited to present a hybrid version of Bug Fest with both in-person activities as well as virtual programs. Join us in person August 13–15 for creepy-crawly insect displays, roach races, and auditorium shows. Check the schedule below to explore virtual programs for bug lovers of all ages and don't miss the chance to meet up with our entomologists in person at the Rushton Conservation Center for some community science.

Science Saturday at Hagley Museum

Use an egg to demonstrate the principles of motion, showing Newton's laws in full force.

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges at Science Saturday. Activities are included in regular admission and are free for Hagley members. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time from 12 to 4 p.m. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Pigeon Comes to Philadelphia! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Please Touch Museum

Visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems and his cast of lovable characters, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Activities in the exhibition will give children the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the social and emotional lives of the author’s popular characters.

 Peach Picking at Highland Orchards

Purchase your tickets in advance to pick your own fruit at Highland Orchards

Summer Picnic Train Rides on the West Chester Railroad

Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.

Sail on Kalmar Nyckel

Come sail with us! Kalmar Nyckel offers river cruises, day sails, and appearances from May through October in 2021. Sails are limited to 25 passengers, and reservations are required.

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite Summertime traditions featuring outdoor roller skating, boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing, a school trip, or a meet-up with friends.

Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age at The Philadelphia Zoo

Travel back in time 66 million years ago and journey to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Encounter 24 life-size creatures, learn about these prehistoric giants, the rise of humans, and our impact on wildlife and the planet!  Timed tickets are required.

Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens

Escape the every day here at Longwood, where the most beautiful, most peaceful, most enthralling summer getaway awaits.

Stroll through our gardens awash in brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials, or find a quiet, shaded spot among our towering trees to our serene woodland paths. Looking to make a splash? Head to our spectacular Main Fountain Garden, where fountains spin and soar during our daily fountain performances, giving “refreshing” a whole new meaning.

Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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.

Open Play at Urban Air Downingtown

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.

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