A list of the best things to do in Chester County
this weekend
September
What to do this weekend with your family? There is a wealth of activities available for families and kids. We invite you to explore our events calendar, featuring a range of family-friendly activities and events to enjoy throughout the week, including weekends. We continually update our events calendar, so there's 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.
Please join the East Fallowfield Parks and Recreation for our first-ever Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, September 6th, from 10:00AM to 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 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.
The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with free admission to the galleries, including featured exhibitions: This Earthen Door: Nature as Muse & Material and Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth.
July's Expo was AMAZING!!! And we're going to do it again in September!!! Come out to the BIGGEST & BEST REPTILE EXPO in the Northeast, featuring over 300 tables full of exotic animals and supplies on Saturday, Sept 6th. Thousands and thousands of snakes, lizards, dragons, geckos, bugs, feeders, spiders, hots, amphibians, turtles, tortoises, axolotls, Flemish Giant rabbits, cages, supplies, and much, much more, including parrots!!! Be sure to come out and gather all the animals and supplies you need!
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate. Guests can experience themed entertainment, food, contests, and activities. Tickets should be purchased online in advance to guarantee admission.
Relax and unwind amid stunning summer vistas … find thrills with our vibrant Illuminated Fountain Performances … savor a romantic date night under the stars …soak up family time with our all-new Fountain Fest Weekends … and create unforgettable memories.
Our regularly scheduled weekly train. Enjoy a relaxing 90 minute train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove, where you can explore our picnic area, our 1880s station building, or the Red Brick Winery.
Discover the sights, sounds, and scents of the season with a fun, 30-minute nature walk designed for the whole family.
Explore nature near and far with tools like magnifying glasses and binoculars while using your senses to experience the Gardens through a new lens. Recommended for adults and children.
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.