A list of the best things to do in Chester County
this weekend
September 13th, 14th, & 15th
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!
Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting.
Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.
The Chester County Restaurant and Food Truck Festival is back for its 43rd year! This foodie event is full of entertainment, information booths, local artisans, and tons of delicious food from Chester County and beyond. Local & regional food vendors and restaurants take over Downtown West Chester serving up some of their delicious, gourmet, ethnic, and unique restaurant favorites. The Beer and Wine Garden is a great place to stop and enjoy your food with a beverage. There are also three stage areas with bands performing throughout the day.
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, will thrill SALT audiences of all ages. A meet and greet with the characters will take place after each performance!
Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas and his friends return to the Strasburg Rail Road in 2024!
Thomas the Tank Engine — the famous steam locomotive from the Island of Sodor — will pull your 45-minute excursion ride (4.5 miles east and 4.5 miles returning west on the same track) through the beautiful Lancaster County countryside.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with thrilling equestrian events like the Open Speed Stake, the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic, Amateur Jumpers, and Take2 Thoroughbred Jumpers. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious food and drink, explore over 45 unique vendors, and have fun on the full Midway provided by Houghton Amusements! Fun for all ages—don’t miss out!
The CFHS is excited to announce that we will be hosting a battle reenactment! Join us for a historical journey back to September 11th, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington's troops at Chadd's Ford.
The Wayne Business Association is proud to have hosted this award-winning event for generations of families. Thank you to our community for the continued support of this event. Once again we look forward to offering live performances from local music and dance companies, rides and activities for children, vendors, community organizations, food of FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Enjoy a magical afternoon with Belle and friends before the show! Enjoy sweet treats, juice, character meet & greet, photo ops, and a surprise gift!
Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack lunch during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.
Food Trucks, BeerWine, Hard Cider, Hard Seltzer, Live Music, Family Friend
Celebrate summer—the season of vibrant hues, sunny days, and starlit evenings—here at Longwood. Realize spectacular beauty with horticultural splendor at every turn. Revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from our all-new Conservatory Overlook. Refresh your senses with the thrill of dancing fountains. Recharge with quality time spent with friends and family. Revisit nature. Remember the wow.
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.
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.
