A list of the best things to do in Chester County this weekend
August 18th, 19th, and 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!
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.
Join Colonial Gardens on August 19th for our annual release of butterflies! The event is free to attend, with no tickets required. Release reservations allow the purchaser a butterfly to release during one of the four release times!
Watch "DC League of Super-Pets" at Oxford Memorial Park. Previews begin at 8:30 pm, and movies begin at dusk. Please bring your own blanket, chair.
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for our second annual Family Fun Day.
There will be various colonial demonstrations, such as carpentry and blacksmithing. We are also featuring new demonstrations, such as working with flax and bobbin lace.
This year, we are partnering with Teachers’ Teammates, to bring together resources to offer the teachers in under-resourced schools in Delaware County the opportunity to receive free supplies to use in their classrooms. You can donate goods that will be repurposed by teachers and students.
Join us on August 18th for some family fun. The fun kicks off at 6 pm with waterslides, moonbounces, games, snack bar specials, and more. Then, catch the movie Super Mario Bros. at dusk!
The gates of the shire swing open wide, welcoming all to Mount Hope! Find yourself among your fellow travelers from the Fey realm—Pixies, brownies, centaurs, fawns, and more!
Tickets are date-specific, online only (no gate sales) and non-refundable.
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.
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.
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.
