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Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids October 29th, 30th, and 31st

A list of best things to do in Chester County this weekend
 October 29th, 30th, and 31st






What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back. 



Join Us on Friday, October 29th from 9:30am to 12 Noon for Toddler Time Trick Or Treat to Celebrate Halloween 2021! Bring your best costume and explore our treehouses for treats, no trick needed! Well, maybe one trick.



Join Caln Township Parks and Recreation for our annual Halloween Party! This year's FREE event will feature a costume contest (by age group), games, and activities! The costume contest will start right at 1pm, so don't be late! Well-behaved pets are welcome to participate in their own Pet Costume Contest!
Rain date - Sunday, October 31



All families are invited to the 1st annual Malvern Borough Parks and Recreation Monster Mash! Our wonderful Malvern first responders will be there with fire trucks and police cars to explore. DJ spinning the spooky tunes, goody bags, pumpkins, and snacks will be provided by the Parks and Recreation committee.
We would love to see your creative costumes at this event!


Celebrate Halloween at Trick or Treat Town Center! On October 30th, dress in your spookiest costume to walk the town center for delicious treats. 



Two hours of spooky Halloween family-friendly fun! Come in costume and enjoy activities and treats at the museum.



Join us for a family-friendly Halloween train ride! Wear your favorite costume and ride our heated train to enjoy the beautiful Chester Creek Valley in all of its Fall splendor! During your brief stop at the historic Glen Mills station, passengers can disembark and explore the historic station and our picnic grove. Passengers can also collect a few treats while at the station. A simple fun event for everyone to enjoy.



Join us at the zoo for some special after-hours trick-or-treating fun! This after-hours access of our regularly scheduled Boo at the Zoo event is specially geared for our guests with special needs along with their families and caregivers. This is a great opportunity to experience and enjoy Boo at the Zoo in a more relaxed setting, perfect for those with sensory sensitivities. Guests can walk the zoo and participate in treat stations, animal meet-and-greets, a costume parade, and more! Don’t forget your costume and your trick-or-treat bag!



Visit the Children’s Corner in the Idea Garden for interactive play. Find the perfect opportunity for a festive fall photo amid our whimsical seasonal display of pumpkins, gourds, and corn husk towers.




Join us for three spooky weekends this October during our annual fall extravaganza! Come dressed in your favorite costume; enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, and festive fall offerings; and have a spooktacular time!



Exton Square Mall will show Halloween movies in its parking lot throughout October. While moviegoers watch the on-screen frights, costumed staff will roam the crowds and scare audiences sitting in their cars.




Our annual pumpkin harvest season at Milky Way Farm runs Sept 25-Oct 31, 2021. For Saturdays and Sundays, individual tickets must be purchased in advance to limit capacity in response to COVID19 regulations. Stroll to the pumpkin patch, wander through the corn maze, take family photos, and visit the farm animals as part of your 2-hour $5 admission ticket. Bring your own wagon to carry pumpkins, fall harvest items, vegetables, and honey products that may be purchased during your visit. There will not be free hayrides however we are offering private hayride wagon trips to the patch for $75 (the wagon can fit 20 family and friends).




Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats! 




Over 100 spectacular scarecrows line the autumn-tinted pathways of Peddler’s Village during our 42nd annual Scarecrows in the Village, on display from September 6 through October 30! For eight fun-filled weeks, view and vote for your favorite larger-than-life creations in this Bucks County tradition. Some scarecrows are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations.

Enjoy fun fall activities, including our annual Scarecrow-Making Workshops (reserve your spot online) and pumpkin painting, live entertainment every weekend, and delicious fall-inspired specials at Village restaurants.




Join the fun at The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire  The Renaissance fair occurring over 13 weekends from early August through late October on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania. 




Travel back in time 66 million years ago and journey to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Encounter 24 life-size creatures, learn about these prehistoric giants, the rise of humans, and our impact on wildlife and the planet!  Timed tickets are required.



Crisp, fresh, and altogether refreshing, autumn at Longwood is a season of constant shifts in hue and texture … yet ever-present beauty.




Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.




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.

COVID-19 DISCLAIMER

All the contents on this website and all social media platforms are provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to offer guidance regarding venues and businesses that are reopening. The ultimate judgment regarding any specific activity is yours. We do not take any responsibility for any decision you make with the information provided on this website and on our social media platforms. We are not medical doctors or professionals, nor do we have any medical or scientific training, education, or experience. You should follow government guidelines for safe practices for yourself and your family members before making any decisions relating to any activities that are outside your home.

Fun Things To Do in Chester County This Weekend For Families and Kids May 28th -30th

A list of best things to do in Chester County this weekend, May 28th - May 30th




What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. Please call ahead before leaving your house to ensure the venue is still hosting the event. Due to the new COVID guidelines, many venues have had to cut back on the number of visitors they can allow.



Enjoy a 90 minute round trip to Glen Mills and return on a peaceful Sunday afternoon while remembering those who have served. All veterans, active military, police, fire, EMS, and first responders ride for a special reduced fare!




Join Ranger Conlin for a fun day of Family Fishing at Hibernia County Park. All equipment will be provided and the PA fishing license requirement will be waived for the program. Please enter the park at the Lions Head entrance at 248 Wagontown Road. Continue into the park and meet at the Children's pond.




Purchase your tickets in advance to pick your own strawberries at Highland Orchards



East Goshen Township Parks and Recreation is proud to host the inaugural performance of Carnival of Ruin, a play with sustainability at its central theme. All costumes, stage props even the big top itself are constructed of post-consumer recycled materials! The audience will be a part of the show and experience and will travel to three separate stage areas throughout the play. Tickets to the performance are free, but limited to 100 participants for each start time.



Explore by foot or by car 25 acres of more than 55,000 peonies in bloom! Experience the rolling hills of our home nursery in Chadd’s Ford, Pennsylvania. You’ve never seen anything quite like this! Tickets can be purchased online




We’re giving the most important meal of the day a BIG upgrade! Enjoy a delicious, socially distanced outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to our three towering giraffes. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll enjoy an exclusive giraffe feeding! Space is limited for this event, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets!



In collaboration with local children's author, Jamie Kleman, and 18 local businesses (restaurants, shops, and organizations), Kennett Library is proud to present the Kennett Square Story Stroll!

During the month of May, pages of "It's Not Mean to be Green" will be placed in the front windows of local businesses so children and families can stroll leisurely down the downtown blocks and read together a story of "going green".



May will be Strawberry Month at Peddler’s Village. Every day in May, savor strawberry-themed food and drink specials at our restaurants and eateries. Stop by on weekends for live entertainment and strawberry treats served at outdoor food tents.




The new Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink will offer outdoor roller skating at Dilworth Park from Friday, April 30 through Sunday, June 27. The rink’s retro-inspired design will feature a checkerboard floor and market lights. A colorful installation of overhead hula-hoops.



Elmo’s Springtacular at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! On weekends from April 24 through June 20, join in on the fun with an exciting lineup of meet & greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks. With limited capacity, physical distancing increased cleaning, and more, it’s a great time to get back to fun in our spacious outdoor park.



Come sail with us! Kalmar Nyckel offers river cruises, day sails, and appearances from May through October in 2021. Sails are limited to 25 passengers and reservations required.




Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest is one of the Philadelphia Waterfront's favorite Summertime traditions featuring outdoor roller skating, boardwalk games and rides, mini-golf, and great food and drinks, all with soaring views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge. Summerfest is the perfect place for a family outing, a school trip, or a meet-up with friends.




Travel back in time 66 million years ago and journey to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Encounter 24 life-size creatures, learn about these prehistoric giants, the rise of humans, and our impact on wildlife and the planet!  Timed tickets are required.




Outdoor play and exploration are critical to a child's growth and development.  A visit to Treehouse World will nurture your child’s sense of wonder and connection to the environment, helping them to feel at home in nature. Advanced ticket purchase is required.




It’s almost time to awaken your senses and revitalize your soul with the vibrant hues, fresh fragrances, and natural sounds of spring in our Gardens. Reservations Required



Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.


Virtual Event

Music with Miss Jill is an interactive music program for toddlers through Kindergarten. Weekly activities consist of songs, fingerplays, puppets, props, and musical games. Each week is theme-oriented.
Please register with an email address attached to a Zoom account. Zoom invitations will be sent out 24 hours in advance.



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.

COVID-19 DISCLAIMER

All the contents on this website and all social media platforms are provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to offer guidance regarding venues and businesses that are reopening. The ultimate judgment regarding any specific activity is yours. We do not take any responsibility for any decision you make with the information provided on this website and on our social media platforms. We are not medical doctors or professionals, nor do we have any medical or scientific training, education, or experience. You should follow government guidelines for safe practices for yourself and your family members before making any decisions relating to any activities that are outside your home.

The Philadelphia Zoo announces Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age





The Philadelphia Zoo announces Big Time: Life in an Endangerous Age, a brand-new immersive multi-sensory experience featuring 24-life-size, animatronic dinosaurs that will transport guests back to when these giants roamed the Earth.   Opening to the public on March 29, 2021, Big Time highlights some of history’s most powerful events, volcanic eruptions, and asteroid strikes, that changed the atmosphere, the level of the seas, the temperature of the earth, even the amount of sunlight on the planet.  As a result of these catastrophes, some creatures had the time to adapt, and others did not, dying off forever. Through evocative landscapes, realistic settings, immersive sounds, and life-like giants, Big Time takes guests through the Age of Dinosaurs through to present day, showing what life was like and the challenges faced when these amazons walked the planet.

  




Big Time will open to members Thursday, March 25th to Sunday, March 28th. Big Time opens to the general public on Monday, March 29th, through September 30th

Tickets and reservations are available for Big Time starting on February 17th at Noon. All reservations should be made online at www.PhiladelphiaZoo.org. Attendance will be capped to ensure a wonderful, safe experience, don’t wait to reserve your visit now.  Zoo Admission tickets are for a specific date and time. Entrance times are every half hour. Reserve BIG TIME tickets with your admission to secure your spot.  Tickets are the cost of General Zoo Admission $24 for ages 12+ and $19 for ages 2-11, children under 2 are free, plus entrance for Big Time $6 (adults and children ages 2+).  Members enjoy free admission to the Zoo with advance reservations and save on BIG TIME tickets!

Big Time will be open from 9:30am to 5:00 pm daily. The last entrance time to the exhibit is 4:00pm. Stay tuned for special evening dates coming closer to the opening date. 

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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for November 8th, 9th, and 10th

Our top 10 picks for this weekend November 8th, 9th, and 10th


Friday

1. Friday Craft at Monkey Fish Toys West Chester

2. Mama & Me Yoga at Tredyffrin Public Library




Saturday 

3. Thanksgiving Storytelling Showcase presented by Currier's Magical Mania at Phoenixville Public Library  (registration required)


4. 
Science Saturday- Robotics and Coding at Hagley Museum

5.
 
Mini Tree decorating at Michaels Crafts

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6. Fall Foliage Express on West Chester Railroad

7. 
 Check out the Mermaids at Adventure Aquarium

8. Storytime and Activities Featuring 
"The Monster at the End of This Book and People in Your Neighborhood" at Barnes and Noble



Sunday

* Check out our calendar for ideas

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for November 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Our top 10 picks for this weekend November 1st, 2nd and 3rd


Saturday 

3. 
Free kids workshop at Home Depot

4. Bank of America Free Museum Days  (Saturday and Sunday)


5.
 
Make a  Crayola Model Magic Ornament  or decorate a mini-tree at Michaels Crafts

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6. Fall Food and Craft Festival at Highland Orchards

7. 
 Check out the Mermaids at Adventure Aquarium

8. Storytime and Activities Featuring The Crayons' Christmas at Barnes and Noble




Sunday


9. First Sunday for Families: Pirate Adventure Day at Brandywine River Museum of Art

10.PECO Free First Sundays at the Barnes


* Check out our calendar for ideas