A list of best things to do in Chester County this weekend
September 24th, 25th, & 26th
What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back.
On Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 1:30 PM, The Upper Main Line Memorial Association will sponsor the 153rd Annual Memorial Parade in the Borough of Malvern, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Recognized as the oldest Memorial Commemoration in America, the Parade in 2021 will continue the tradition of honoring the men and women who have served our country and especially those who gave their lives in defense of our freedom.
The Parade route will again follow King Street from the Malvern Fire Station west to Warren Avenue, south to Monument Avenue then west to the Memorial Park.
Downingtown FallFest is a Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce event, in partnership with Victory Brewing Company and the Borough of Downingtown. This high-value community event brings thousands of visitors seeking great food, crafts and of course, the Victory Beer Garden. 2021 is our 11th Annual Fall Fest and promises to be our best yet!
Join the UUT Park and Recreation Board for the final MOVIE in the PARK of the summer! We'll be showing Disney Pixar's Inside Out. The film is rated PG. Showtime is dusk when it's dark enough for good visibility, and we recommend you arrive by 7:15PM to get settled. Don't forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs! Each group will be asked to seat themselves at a safe social distance from other groups/families. No pre-registration is required for this event. Hope to see you there!
It's our annual celebration of fall, food, fun, and the whole community. The AppleButter Festival, in its second decade, is a piece of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, a day full of fun for the whole community, and a great way to spend an autumn Saturday.
Plenty of kids activities including- Rock wall, Pumpkin painting, Teddy bear hospital, Inflatables, Petting zoo, Touch a Truck, Disc Golf, Harley the Hog, Kids’ tunes with Marchwood Music, Fireworks at 7:00 PM, and much more.
Learn how living things get their unique traits and discover what strawberry DNA looks like without a microscope!
Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges at Science Saturday. Activities are included in regular admission and are free for Hagley members. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time from 12 to 4 p.m. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats!
Over 100 spectacular scarecrows line the autumn-tinted pathways of Peddler’s Village during our 42nd annual Scarecrows in the Village, on display from September 6 through October 30! For eight fun-filled weeks, view and vote for your favorite larger-than-life creations in this Bucks County tradition. Some scarecrows are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations.
Enjoy fun fall activities, including our annual Scarecrow-Making Workshops (reserve your spot online) and pumpkin painting, live entertainment every weekend, and delicious fall-inspired specials at Village restaurants.
Join the fun at The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire The Renaissance fair occurring over 13 weekends from early August through late October on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a 90 minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return.
Come sail with us! Kalmar Nyckel offers river cruises, day sails, and appearances from May through October in 2021. Sails are limited to 25 passengers, and reservations are required.
Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite Summertime traditions featuring outdoor roller skating, boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing, a school trip, or a meet-up with friends.
Travel back in time 66 million years ago and journey to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Encounter 24 life-size creatures, learn about these prehistoric giants, the rise of humans, and our impact on wildlife and the planet! Timed tickets are required.
Escape the every day here at Longwood, where the most beautiful, most peaceful, most enthralling summer getaway awaits.
Stroll through our gardens awash in brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials, or find a quiet, shaded spot among our towering trees to our serene woodland paths. Looking to make a splash? Head to our spectacular Main Fountain Garden, where fountains spin and soar during our daily fountain performances, giving “refreshing” a whole new meaning.
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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