A list of the best things to do in Chester County
this weekend
October 18th, 19th & 20th
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!
First Annual Exton Park Fall Fest! Free event open to all, hosted by the WWT Friends of the Parks.
Celebrate Halloween with West Chester Film Festival at Uptown! Join us on October 18 for an evening of films. We will start the evening with a selection of family-friendly films, including light scares and fun frights. We will end the night with some of the scariest films from the festival's past.
Pumpkin Palooza at Hibernia Park is a family-friendly fall event with free activities and a separate ticketed Mansion Mystery activity. The event includes a luminary hike, pumpkin decorating, music, and games, as well as a separate ticketed Mansion Mystery activity.
This community event welcomes our neighbors to come learn about what we do and who we are while enjoying the fall weather, live music, delicious food, and activities!
Join us for a three-day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights, enjoy a 'kid-friendly' Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, and live music. Food, local craft beer, and wine are available for purchase.
The Community Waterside Gathering at Anson B. Nixon Park is a family-friendly event hosted by the Brandywine Conservancy and supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Kennett Library. Attendees can enjoy activities like fishing in the park's pond, hands-on water quality testing, a bilingual storybook walk, and a guided creekside walk.
Join us for a three-day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights, enjoy a 'kid-friendly' Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, and live music. Food, local craft beer, and wine are available for purchase.
The Community Waterside Gathering at Anson B. Nixon Park is a family-friendly event hosted by the Brandywine Conservancy and supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and Kennett Library. Attendees can enjoy activities like fishing in the park's pond, hands-on water quality testing, a bilingual storybook walk, and a guided creekside walk.
East Bradford's Fall Festival will take place on Sunday, October 19th at East Bradford Park from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. Entry is free and the atmosphere is great fun for families and especially for kids! There will be a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, food trucks, a free tree give-away, live music and much more!
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.
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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