A list of the best things to do in Chester County
this weekend
October 3rd, 4th & 5th
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 annual community event features something for all – carnival games, petting zoo, bounce castle, self-guided tours of the Oakbourne Mansion, historical re-enactors, archaeological dig box, face painting, great food from On the Roll and Natalie’s Fine Foods, live music by the Law Abiding Citizens, and more. The fun runs from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Every year, New Garden Township, in proud partnership with Mighty Writers and the Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), hosts our annual Community Day event - a vibrant celebration of unity, creativity, and shared purpose.
This event is more than just a gathering - it's a reflection of our community’s heart. Community Day brings together neighbors of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate what makes our township special: our diversity, our stories, and our commitment to one another. Through engaging activities, inspiring partnerships, local resources, and joyful entertainment, we create a space where every voice is heard, and every family feels welcome.
Pumpkin patches, tractor rides, build your own scarecrow, and much more.
In addition to free admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join in creative art activities* and explore the people and patterns in the Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade exhibition with a pictorial scavenger hunt.
Join teaching artists in creating a colorful collage about your family and a patterned drum for catching the beat. At 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. enjoy lively performances from the West Powelton Step Team and Drum Line.
Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our train as we take you on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return.
St. David's Annual Country Fair
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4th, and join us at the St. David’s Fairgrounds for a day of fun for the whole family! The St. David’s Church Country Fair, now in its 173rd year, is the longest, continuously running church fair in the USA and is held annually the first Saturday in October.
All movies begin at 7:00 PM and are FREE OF CHARGE. Guests are encouraged to bring dry good items (soap, shampoo, diapers, toilet paper, laundry detergent) for the West Chester Food Cupboard. Movie: Despicable Me 4
Downingtown FallFest is a Downingtown Area 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.
This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, a hay hutch, and over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! Take a daytime hayride or walk through the maze.
Our fall harvest celebration weekends kick off on September 14, weather permitting.
Activities include Apple and Pumpkin picking, Corn maze, Apple cannons, Face Painting, Axe Throwing, Trackless Train Rides, and Hayrides.
The farm market will be well stocked with mums, pumpkins of all sizes and colors, and oodles of fall and Halloween decorating items.
Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, and more.
Arasapha Farm is open this year with many new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas, along with other activities are available for Birthday parties, family reunions and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground and corn cannons.
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.
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.