A list of the best things to do in Chester County this weekend
October 14th, 15th, & 16th
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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.
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SALT’s production of Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the timeless, enchanting, magical fairytale reborn in the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary (and sometimes hilarious) take on the classic tale has all the hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance and features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” Perfect for the entire family, with a cast meet & greet following each performance!
Available seasonally, visit our Children’s Corner in the Idea Garden for interactive play. Find the perfect opportunity for a festive fall photo amid our whimsical seasonal display of pumpkins, gourds, and corn husk towers.
The mystery of Dracula unfolds in an old, stone castle set in Europe. Prince Dracula and his bride Elisabeta are madly in love when the Prince is called to lead his nation into battle. Believing that her beloved has been killed, Elisabeta takes her own life. Upon his return, the Prince finds his bride has died, and becomes a madman in his heartbreak. He vows, “never to die,” and terrorizes the lands as a vampire. This tale of love, heartbreak, and the reunion of two lovers will excite, thrill, and intrigue audiences.
Who's ready for Community Day this upcoming Saturday? We here at New Garden Township certainly are!! Plenty of family-friendly events happening.
Sept 16th, 17th and 18th, 2022: Annual festival held each fall in Penn Township featuring rides, good food, great music, and lots of vendors with products & services.
Lulu's is headed to Marshall Square Park for the ultimate Halloween bash! Trick or Treat with all your favorite characters (Elmo, Elsa, Mirabel + many more), Spooky Sensory Stations, Pumpkin Painting, Halloween Games, Dance Circle, Costume Parade, Storytime and More! Tickets need to be purchased in advance.
The Pollstar-nominated Disney Junior tour is back with an ALL-NEW show, Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza! This show brings beloved Disney Junior characters, and favorite Marvel Super Heroes together live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from the hit Disney Junior series and new original music. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party but mysterious green rain, wind, and smoke keep interrupting the fun. Can Spidey and his Amazing Friends help save the Costume Palooza? Come join the party!
Brick Fest Live® is a live family event filled with hands-on attractions and activities
at the Greater Philadelphia Convention Center.
On select days in October...as darkness falls (7:00pm) the car wash will be transformed from the wash you know into a "TUNNEL of TERROR". This car wash special event is sure leave you with a clean car and a sleepless night. Enter...if you dare!
Hillside's First EVER Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 16th, at 2pm
It’s back again... our favorite workshop of the year! We had such a GOURD time in years past we want the whole family to join us for another afternoon of pumpkin painting. Every kid will receive a free spooky pumpkin to paint or decorate!
Come to EGT Park and enjoy a football field worth of food trucks, amazing beer and wine from Locust Lane Brewery and Chaddsford Winery and live music from Dueling Pianos and Not Quitting Our Day Jobs!
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.
Free self-guided trail with autumn annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and outdoor seasonal decor for sale.
Teens and Tweens will enjoy The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride, which has been voted the #1 haunt in the country and has been featured on the Travel Channel.
Join the fun at The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire The Renaissance fair occurs over 13 weekends from early August through late October on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
Kick off picking season with a shuttle ride to the strawberry fields. Pick at your leisure and ride back to enjoy food trucks, local crafters, beer, wine & spirits, and our playground and picnic area. Feed the goats and shop our market for great local produce, fresh-baked donuts and pies, and Highland's Own jellies, jams, & sauces.
Outdoor play and exploration are critical to a child's growth and development. A visit to Treehouse World will nurture your child’s sense of wonder and connection to the environment, helping them to feel at home in nature. Advanced ticket purchase is required.
Vibrancy and imagination abound during our spectacular Chrysanthemum Festival. We stretch our horticultural limits by nurturing and training specialty chrysanthemum forms, all bursting with color from start to finish, making for a radiant Conservatory bursting with personality.
Outside, explore our painted vistas as they change with the season, enjoy family fun in our fanciful Garden Railway and Pumpkin Playground, and find autumnal awe at every turn.
Don't miss the final flourish of our daily fountain performances, as well as Light: Installations by Bruce Munro—on view Thursday through Sunday evenings through October 30. Before dusk, explore our Gardens and kick back with live music in the Beer Garden. As darkness falls, Light’s eight installations begin to shine, adding a dimension of magic and wonder to our Gardens. Join us for that evening’s Illuminated Fountain Performance and enjoy even more fun afterward, as we remain open—and Light remains on view—until 11:00 pm.
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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