A list of the best things to do in Chester County this weekend
December 9th, 10th and 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! Also, check out our Holiday Events Guide for more ideas. Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend.
Check out our discount page to save money on activities to do with the kids, places to eat, or maybe even a date night for the parents.
Friday, December 9, 3:30pm-4:30pm: Santa will visit S&T Bank at the 2 N. Church Street branch. Stop by to say hello to Santa and enjoy downtown West Chester.
Saturday, December 10, 3pm-5pm: FREE Photos with Santa and FREE hot chocolate and coffee at M&T Bank on 10 N. High Street. Santa will arrive at 3:30pm after stepping off of his ride on the fire truck that afternoon!
Santa lets the reindeer rest for the upcoming big day and instead arrives at 11 a.m. ready to hear children’s wish lists in our colorful Santa’s Workshop. Bring your cameras to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, too!
The annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas Parade follows a 1.7-mile route along Lancaster Avenue, through the heart of the Borough of Downingtown. Traveling west to east between Beaver Creek Elementary School and East Ward Elementary School, this true “hometown” Christmas parade features local bands, dance groups, scouts, and of course, the arrival of Santa Claus!
Santa is coming to town and wants to spend brunch with you and your family on December 11th at our taprooms!
Join us at our Downingtown, Parkesburg, and Kennett Square taprooms on Sunday, December 11th, from 10 AM to 3 PM for Brunch with Santa, where we will have a festive brunch menu and pictures with Santa himself!
Reservations are not required but are recommended. Please call your taproom of choice to secure your spot!
'Tis the season--for creating wonderful crafts to give as gifts or hang in a special place at home! CCHC staff will guide visitors through the history and meaning of historic crafts (like tin punching), and children can make their own unique treasure to keep for themselves or gift to a loved one.
Tickets include all-day access to the museum and members are free, but registration is required so that we have enough supplies on hand. Both children and adults must have a ticket to enter.
Splash along with Baby Shark and Pinkfong as they journey into the sea for the Holidays to sing and dance through some of your favorite songs in Baby Shark Live!: The Christmas Show! This one-of-a-kind immersive experience will have fans of all ages dancing in the aisles as they join Baby Shark and friends for exciting adventures into the jungle and under the sea to explore shapes, colors, numbers and so much more! Enjoy hit songs in this dazzling kids spectacular, including “Baby Shark,” “Five Little Monkeys,” “Wheels On The Bus,” and “Monkey Banana Dance,” as well as holiday classics such as “Jingle Bells” and more!
We venture down the rabbit hole in a brand-new holiday panto! On her first day of skiddle mool—oops, we mean middle school!—Alice Liddle stumbles upon a strange book in the library and ends up in a mysterious, magical place. Cheer the heroes, boo the bad guys, and help Alice find her way home in this panto-tastic take on Lewis Carroll's madcap classic.
Join us on weekends for family-friendly events, including visits from Santa & his Reindeer, food trucks, and bonfires complete with marshmallow roasting. Hot chocolate, beer & wine are all offered throughout the weekend festivities.
All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 75-minute journey on our heated, decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. Santa will be greeting everyone at Market Street Station and then going along for the ride to Glen Mills and return. Santa will be visiting all passengers while on the train. Make sure you bring your holiday lists with you so Santa can check them twice! Passengers will also enjoy live entertainment while on boar
A Christmas tradition since 1959, Strasburg Rail Road welcomes a very special visitor every November and December. That’s right, Santa himself will climb aboard the historic steam train to greet families as they travel down the tracks to Paradise, PA, and back. As a special treat, children ages 11 and under will receive a gift from Santa and his helper during this nostalgic 45-minute steam train ride.
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.
This holiday season, we showcase botanical splendor at its finest. Our horticulture artists use plants as their palette to create an extraordinary display of floating floral designs, festive trees draped in gilded garland, gardens of bold blooms, an extravagant floral shop dressed for the holidays, and so much more.
Outside, gaze upon botanically inspired light displays, explore enchanting treehouses, savor the sounds of the season, and find new imaginative surprises that are sure to delight.
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.
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