A list of the best things to do in Chester County this weekend
September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
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 a date night for the parents.
A Chester County tradition over Labor Day weekend. The Country Fair Midway features shopping, entertainment, inflatables, rides, and games for the whole family. You can grab a bite to eat, sit in our beer garden, and watch the competition.
Join us for a party with all the royalty, complete with your favorite princess songs and photo ops. Tickets should be bought in advance.
Barnes Free First Sunday Family Day
The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission to the galleries, including the featured exhibitions, Joseph Stella: Visionary Nature & Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth.
Relax and enjoy Labor Day Weekend with everyone’s favorite furry friends. Visit Elmo dressed in his ALL-NEW red, white, and blue attire for a patriotic photo op! Then, on September 3, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks!
Join us for FREE on 9/3, 10 am - 5 pm for PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Summertime Jazz.
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes!
This September, we're celebrating our city’s rich jazz history with youth performances organized by the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts. Visitors can enjoy the sounds of these emerging jazz masters while finding stories of music and melodies in our galleries and through fun family activities. See the Barnes collection and our special exhibition, William Edmondson: A Monumental Vision.
Registration opens Thursday, August 31, at 10am.
We are excited to put on one of Downtown Oxford’s biggest events again! With the capacity for just over 200 cars, trucks, and bikes in our streets, we welcome car enthusiasts, admirers, and anyone in between to register for an incredible show!
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate. Guests can experience themed entertainment, food, contests, and activities. Tickets should be purchased online in advance to guarantee admission.
Ready to redefine your bounce game? Look no further! We’re here to elevate your energy, excitement, and laughter.
Now, back in Philly, PA, get your tickets for this weekend!
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when this best-loved musical returns to Philadelphia. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, this landmark musical event brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
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.
There’s nothing like summer at Sesame Place Philadelphia! It’s a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions for all ages, like the ALL-NEW Bert & Ernie’s Splashy Shores and our NEW tropical-themed land, Big Bird’s Beach! Enjoy these along with The Count’s Splash Castle and Big Bird’s Rambling River during our most Splashtacular Season ever! Plus, have even more fun in the sun by enjoying our family rides like Captain Cookie’s High C’s Adventure, Elmo’s Flyin’ Fish, and Oscar’s Wacky Taxi Roller Coaster.
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.
Nothing short of magic is in the air this summer. From our vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances … to brilliant blooms filling our Gardens with breathtaking beauty … to starlit evenings spent in our Beer Garden … our ever-exciting, always-stunning experiences are a breath of fresh air this season.
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.