A list of the best things to do in Chester County
this weekend
March 5th, 6th, and 7th
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!
Join us at Oxford Feed & Lumber on March 7 from 12–2 PM for everyone’s favorite
event: baby goat snuggles and selfies! For just $5 per person, enjoy up to 15 minutes
of cuddles, laughs, and photo ops with the cutest kids around.
Get ready for the Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo! This dog-friendly event will be held from on March 7th to March 9th at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks.
Celebrate the start of spring at Brandywine Battlefield Park. This free event opens Brandywine Battlefield Park’s spring season and marks the anniversary of Pennsylvania’s founding. Guests can meet historical interpreters, explore the museum, watch a short film about the Battle of Brandywine, and join guided tours of the historic houses.
Little Tykes Go on Hikes is a series of themed, family-friendly outdoor adventures designed for children ages 3 to 8. Each guided hike combines exploration, education, and fun, encouraging young adventurers to discover nature through interactive activities, storytelling, and hands-on experiences. Trails are easy, engaging, and perfect for families to enjoy together.
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, Rooted: Origins of American Gardening," running from It explores the history, diverse cultures, and traditions that have shaped American gardening, celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.
Assemble your team of 3-4 people and race to complete a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest! If the time expires before a team completes the puzzle, loose pieces will be counted to determine the winners. This version of Puzzle Palooza, is geared for families with school age children and children who want to form their own teams. Teams must consist of at least two players under age 12 and no more than 2 players age 12 or above. BYO snacks to fuel your puzzling! Teams may include people of all ages (following the guidelines above) but children must be supervised. $15 per team to play.
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.
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 20 - March 15, Friday through Sunday only, and check the daily schedule to ensure you don't miss a magical moment!
A tidal wave of color is now washing over Adventure Aquarium! This completely new exhibit offers an immersive, colorful experience designed to engage and inspire, inviting guests to dive deeper into the colors and wonders of ocean life.
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.
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.