A list of the best things to do in Chester County
this weekend
February 28th, March 1st & 2nd
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!
In addition to free admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. join in creative art activities* celebrating Women’s History Month. Construct a floral portrait that pops off the page inspired by the colorful art of Clementine Hunter and Mary Page Evans. Use an imaginary magnifying glass to enlarge ordinary objects as seen in the work of Doris Lee. Explore the Brandywine Gallery to learn more about these and other amazing women artists with an interactive gallery hunt.
It’s the first Sunday of the month, which means free admission at the Barnes!
Learn about how artists use math in their work with fun art activities. See creative student projects and our newest exhibition.
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and fundraiser featuring stunning displays by the world’s premier floral, garden, and landscape designers.
This year’s theme, “United by Flowers," celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of our shared love and appreciation of gardening and the connections and impact it creates on our everyday lives.
Let the good times roll at Sesame Place’s family-friendly Mardi Gras Celebration! Join in the festivities and celebrate by dancing along with special strolling entertainment, participating in the Mardi Gras Mask Scavenger Hunt, and much more! Enjoy Sesame Street-themed rides and attractions for guests of all ages.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! You'll be amazed by new levels of mind-blowing trick shots, expert ball-handling skills, and BIG LAUGHS with unrivaled opportunities for pre-game, post-game and in-game fan engagement!
From Sunday, February 23rd – Sunday, March 2nd, join us downtown for West Chester Restaurant Week! Get ready to treat your taste buds! West Chester Restaurant Week brings you exclusive, prix fixe menus at some of the area’s best restaurants. Enjoy incredible multi-course meals for either $40 or $60 (depending on the location).
A world of underwater enchantment awaits when mermaids return to Adventure Aquarium - but they are only swimming by for a limited time! Make today a magical adventure as you discover shimmering mermaids diving beneath the waves, swimming among thousands of amazing animals, including the largest collection of sharks in the Northeast! Capture magical memories as these enchanting divers glide beneath the waves, splash with stingrays above the surf, and even greet you on land. Experience the enchantment before it disappears. Visit February 21 - March 16, Friday through Sunday only, and check the daily schedule to ensure you don't miss a magical moment!
This winter, there’s no better place to warm up—and chill out—than Longwood. Escape the chill and bask in the warmth of our beautiful new West Conservatory as it begins its peak flowering season. Relax amid lush tropical gardens. Unwind as the soothing sounds of water transport you to another world. Soak up the sun and leave your winter worries at the door.
The aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons video game on the Nintendo Switch™ system is coming to Adventure Aquarium! From January 11 to February 12, themed activities will allow Aquarium guests to explore the wonders of aquatic life while enjoying the world of Animal Crossing™: New Horizons.
Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive, and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic dinosaurs, engaging stories, and real fossils, skeletons, and museum casts.
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.