Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids September 6th, 7th, & 8th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

September 6th, 7th, & 8th


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! 



This popular family-fun event will include all your favorites--from the delicious famous breaded mushrooms to the unique and interesting mushroom growers tent, to savory mushroom soup, the fastest 8 minutes around--The Fried Mushroom Eating Contest--cooking demos, our new 'Chopped'-themed cooking contest, vendors, music, kids rides, and more.



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! 



Please join the East Fallowfield Parks and Recreation for our first ever Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, September 7, 2024  from 10:00AM - 12:00 noon at the East Fallowfield Community Park, 900 Buck Run Road.  There will be all kinds of cool trucks and vehicles there!



Join us for a day of Family fun including gams, petting zoo, pony rides, DJ Dance party, Bounce Houses and much more!



Bingo is Back! Lauren & Autumn are back (this time in person) to the bingo board armed with some dad jokes and professional bingo calling like old times.



Join us downtown for one of Oxford’s most anticipated annual events! With more than 230 registered vehicles, a variety of food trucks, vendors, downtown merchant activities and live music by Charley Horse, there will be something for everyone. It will be a fun-filled evening for the entire family.



Wizards under the stars! Join us for a movie night in the park. Pre-movie activities include 22 BBQ, The Station Ice Cream Shoppe, a moon bounce, face painting, and a wizard wear costume contest! Don't forget your chairs, blankets and bug spray! 



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.


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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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.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 30th, 31st, & September 1st

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

August 30th, 31st, & September 1st



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! 




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.



Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Mary Poppins.



The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission to the galleries, including featured exhibitions: Frank Stewart's Nexus: An American Photographer's Journey, 1960s to the Present & Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth's Botanical Imagination.



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 1, be sure to stick around for an impressive display of fireworks!




Join us for FREE on 9/1, 10 am–5 pm for PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Happy Birthday, Sonia Sanchez!
Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the first-floor collection galleries and Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes.



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.


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.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



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.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 23rd, 24th, & 25th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

August 23rd, 24th, & 25th



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! 



Join us on August 23rd for some family fun. The fun kicks off at 6 pm with waterslides, moonbounces, games, snack bar specials, and more. Then, catch the movie Migration at dusk!


At the JBF Sale in Glen Mills, you get WAY MORE for WAY LESS. 
You'll get name-brand items for your growing kids at 50-90% off retail prices. You name it...we've got it! Clothing (infant to teen), books, toys, strollers, furniture, and much more!
See why this sale was named one of the Top Ten consignment sales in the Nation - seven years in a row! 



Join West Chester Parks & Rec on Friday, August 23rd to enjoy a movie in Barclay Park! The movie will begin at dusk. We suggest showing up early to claim spots and set up blankets or chairs. We look forward to seeing you there!



We too wish summer break didn't have to end so soon, but don't worry... we have a big celebration planned for this Friday, August 23rd, 6-8 p.m. at New Garden Park!



Join Colonial Gardens on August 24th 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!




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.


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.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



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.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 16th, 17th, and 18th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

August 16th, 17th, & 18th






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! 


You can watch "Kung Fu Panda 4" at Oxford Memorial Park. Previews begin at 8:30 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk. Please bring your own blanket and chair.



Join Downingtown Parks and Recreation for family fun, including Bounce houses, a face painter, and the farmer's market. 



The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is an energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, comedy, character building, and audience participation. Aboriginal Australians have played the didgeridoo for at least 1,500 years, and it is known for its otherworldly sound. During the show, we play a variety of exotic didgeridoos and world percussion instruments while you learn about the island continent.




Join the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center on Sunday 8/18
for World Helicopter Day! The museum staff will offer science activities throughout the day.



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.


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.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



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.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 9th, 10th, & 11th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

August 9th, 10th, & 11th




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! 



There's no better way to wrap up the summer than spending time with Friends & Fam before school season starts again!
TWO Animal Rescues (with adoptable animals present!), Live Music, a Variety of Food Trucks, Local Small Business Vendors, Games, Activities for all ages, Beer Garden, Goats, and plenty of Peaches for picking!
You won't want to miss out on this fun-filled day on the farm!



It's time for the annual Sunset Park Day event!
Be sure to bring the whole family out for a great afternoon filled with music, drinks, food, and fun! This event is FREE to attend.




This year, community day will be slightly different. Uwchlan will be only hosting fireworks at Lionville Park.




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.


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.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



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.


Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 2nd, 3rd, & 4th

A list of the best things to do in Chester County 

this  weekend

August 2nd, 3rd, & 4th




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! 



Games of chance, amusement rides, and delicious food. Enter the Agriculture & Family Living Contests. Visit the dairy cow, sheep, goat, rabbit, and poultry exhibits.



As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy must do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back, solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend, and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.



On Friday, August 2nd at New Garden Park, starting at 6:00 p.m.! We will be having lots of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.  your lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family for a wonderful evening!



The Oxford community is steeped in a rich history of farming and agriculture and we're thrilled to be able to bring that to the heart of downtown Oxford with our second annual Hometown Harvest. The focus of the event will be on farm-to-table agriculture and how important farmers are to our daily lives.
We will also be featuring our popular tractor parade that kicks off at 5:40 PM and a Hay Bale Throwing Contest at 7 PM located at the entrance of Locust Street.


It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes. Enjoy fun art activities, performances, and free access to the first-floor collection galleries, Matisse & Renoir: New Encounters at the Barnes, and Visions.



"Rally the Troops" is just over a week away. Get ready to be transported back in time at our exciting event, Rally the Troops! Join us on August 3rd from 10 am to 3 pm for a day filled with adventure. Immerse yourself in the world of a Patriot encampment and experience the life of soldiers at Washington's encampment at Brandywine Battlefield Park. Meet soldiers, militiamen, and colonial men and women who will bring history to life. Have a blast with kids' musket drills, musket firing demonstrations, and even recruitment activities for the Continental Army. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to step back in time.



Come to the Brandywine Museum of Art and enjoy free all-day admission, plus join in imaginative art activities* led by teaching artists from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience Frank Stewart's incredible photography and create art inspired by Stewart’s compelling images of jazz musicians and travel.


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.


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.

DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayride


You may also enjoy: 



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.