A list of the best things to do in Chester County this weekend
April 22nd, 23rd & 24th
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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.
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Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Seussical is perfect for the whole family!
Come join Peppa on an exciting camping trip to the woods with George and her school friends, including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep, and Gerald Giraffe. With lunchboxes packed and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa and friends are excited about their outdoor adventure, full of singing, dancing, games and surprises. Little piggies everywhere will love this 60-minute live musical experience!
Come one, come all to the 4th Annual Brandywine BBQ Festival! Enjoy drinks, live bands, and a deluxe playground at New Garden Township Park, 8938 Gap Newport Pike, Landenberg, PA 19350. This festival helps defray the cost of scouting for area youth through the Friends of Scouting Program. Specifically, this community fundraiser benefits scouts in the Kennett Consolidated, Unionville-Chadds Ford, Avon Grove, Octorara, Oxford and Cecil County School Districts helping them pay for uniforms, registration fees, camps, and leadership training. It will also help improve local camps and create awareness of scouting’s benefits. The BBQ Festival will include live music from two great bands: The Late Ambitions and Ol’ 442. You can purchase a variety of foods from 22 BBQ, Uncle John's BBQ, Bucky’s BBQ, Gourmet Jerk Shack, On the Roll, and Sugar Shack as well as Dia Doce cupcakes and water ice treats from Rita’s! Drinks can be purchased from Braeloch Brewing Company and Harvest Ridge Winery. Tickets available at the gates!
Join the Academy of Natural Sciences and some of our amazing community partners for a month-long celebration of water and the earth! From storytimes for preschoolers to workshops for adults and a major exhibit opening, there’s something for everyone, from the wet-behind-the-ears naturalist newbie to the most experienced water warrior. The celebration culminates in a Friday night pay-what-you-wish event featuring activities, craft beer, snacks, and more at the most unique watering hole in town — the Academy’s Dinosaur Hall.
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia is turning FIVE, and we can't wait to celebrate with you during our 5th Birthday Celebration, April 1 through June 30!
This spring, Peddler’s Village presents the 3rd Annual PEEPS® in the Village, on display from Friday, March 11 through Sunday, April 24. The colorful display will include more than 90 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculpture, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, and carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations. Admission to the display is free. Guests are invited to vote for their favorite entries. Housed in the new Visitor & Event Center, located off Street Road and Peddler’s Lane.
Outdoor play and exploration are critical to a child's growth and development. A visit to Treehouse World will nurture your child’s sense of wonder and connection to the environment, helping them to feel at home in nature. Advanced ticket purchase is required.
As Philadelphia’s newest science museum, it showcases one of the most diverse living arthropod collections in the United States. With two floors of new museum exhibits, a 7,000 square foot tropical butterfly pavilion, and Next Generation aligned educational programming, they offer a unique and interactive experience for all to enjoy.
This groundbreaking exhibition will celebrate the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World using best-in-class immersive design and technology. From the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle to the antics of its mischievous yet brilliant students; from daring duels to dragons and Dark Arts; from glittering Gringotts™ to the magnificent Ministry of Magic - the exhibition will bring magic to life, connect visitors with the larger global community of fans of the Wizarding World, and reveal the artistry and craftsmanship behind the blockbuster films.
Visitors will get an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films as they engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations in this: most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented about the Wizarding World.
Spring is the season of renewal, growth, of ever-evolving splendor. Our millions of tiny geophytes begin the season, blanketing our vistas with sweeps of spring-has-sprung color.
As the season unfolds, flowering trees delightfully punctuate the landscape, radiant tulips stretch toward the sun, and the delicious fragrance of wisteria floats along with the breeze, beckoning you further into the effervescent beauty of spring. Beginning April 23, our Open Air Theatre and Italian Water Garden fountains spring to life, as do our Square Fountain, Round Fountain (Flower Garden Walk), Sylvan Fountain (Peirce’s Park), and Children’s Corner fountains … bringing with them the refreshing sounds and sights of water in our Gardens.
Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! Join in on the fun with an exciting lineup of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks. April 23- June 19
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.
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