A list of the best things to do in Chester County this weekend
March 31st, April 1st & 2nd
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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!
Check out our discount page to save money on activities to do with the kids, places to eat, or maybe even a date night for the parents.
Take a hayride to see the Easter Bunny. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the orchard to the Easter Bunny Burrow. We’ll read a Spring story for the group, and the Easter Bunny will hand out an egg to each rider. After your ride, return to our Farm Market and redeem the ticket inside your egg for a special treat.
Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the Easter Bunny as your Conductor. Boys and girls will be delighted with a special surprise as the Easter Bunny greets them on board this memorable train.
Don’t miss the Spring Event of the year at Marshall Square Park!
Join us this Sunday, 4/2, for a bunny good time with the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt, Elmo and friends, Sensory Stations, Spring Crafts &Games, @lulusonwheels & so much more! Get tickets by emailing luluswestchester@gmail.com, Sign up is required to join!
Discover 65 tons of fun when super-sized sand sculptures take over Adventure Aquarium for a limited time! Now through April 16, explore the shore before beach season as acclaimed sand sculptor Matt Long and his team transform massive mounds of sand into larger-than-life aquatic animals, including a towering penguin, a humongous hammerhead shark, and more.
Make today an adventure when you explore among 15,000 amazing animals and try to spot all five gigantic Instagram-worthy sculptures before they wash away, included with Aquarium admission. Make a reservation today.
In addition to free admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join in magic and art demonstrations and creative art activities* led by teaching artists.
Art and magic demonstrations and art activities will be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
*Pre-registration is requested for art activities.
Hop' on board the West Chester Railroad and take a 90-minute round trip along the beautiful Chester Creek from West Chester to the historic Glen Mills village. The Easter Bunny will be on board our heated, decorated train handing out treats to all passengers! Live music onboard!
During our brief stop at the historic Glen Mills station, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to take a brief photo with the Easter Bunny and explore the historic station.
Peddler’s Village presents the 4th Annual PEEPS® in the Village from March 13 through April 23 (except on Easter Sunday). A highly anticipated event that showcases the creative talents of regional residents–and the longstanding allure of the colorful candies, you’ll see more than 130 marshmallow masterpieces carefully crafted with bright bunnies and chicks in inspired, inventive settings.
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. This month, we’re exploring creativity, music, and environmental responsibility with our partners at Musicopia, a nonprofit that provides access to music education and enrichment for Philadelphia students.
Visit the Bunny in Upper-Level North Court to capture your spring family memories.
Created for the 100-year celebration of The Walt Disney Company, the world premiere exhibition will immerse guests in the beloved stories that have been dazzling fans since 1923.
The Walt Disney Archives is opening its vault of treasures, showcasing more than 250 of its “Crown Jewels,” rarely seen artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other memorabilia.
Exclusively for this exhibition, Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the company’s most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions—from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond.
Plus, ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, all featuring moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World, as well as the latest members of the Disney family—Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic.
Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – our exciting Easter Celebration on select dates in 2023! Guests can visit Sesame Place Philadelphia for a hoppin’ good time with exciting rides, entertaining shows, the Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends.
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.
Relax. Renew. Recharge … all amongst the splendor of spring. From the millions of tiny spring-has-sprung geophytes that begin the season, to the flowering trees and their splashes of color throughout our Gardens, to the vividly iconic tulips that follow, the uplifting feeling of new, spectacular beauty is everywhere this season.
Beginning April 22, 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.
Explore the important role emotions, memory, and imagination play in our everyday lives through hands-on and digital experiences focused on the five emotions featured in the award-winning film: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear.
Burn off some energy while having some fun while skating with the family.
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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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.
