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Fun Things To Do in Chester County This Weekend For Families and Kids

A list of best things to do in Chester County this weekend November 6th - 8th



What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend:  



Visit Thomas and Friends one last time in 2020.  Be sure to reserve your tickets.



Extra Weekend, Extra Fun
We’re celebrating the end of fall and the beginning of the holidays with a bonus weekend of FUN at Hersheypark. Join us November 6-8 for extra thrills on your favorite rides and coasters including the all-new Candymonium.



Visit Exton Square Mall's real-bearded Santa in North Court to Capture your Holiday Memories
To protect our shoppers, reservations are required to take a photo with Santa. See how we are practicing social distancing and other safety guidelines here.



The wonder of the holiday season starts early at the Brandywine River Museum of Art this year! Beginning on October 31, 2020, visitors can enjoy “Holiday Magic at Brandywine” with the opening of the Brandywine Railroad—a holiday favorite since 1972. On view through January 10, 2021, this year’s seasonal offerings will also include the return of artist and composer Ann Wyeth McCoy’s dollhouse, which features six rooms filled with three-dozen dolls and hundreds of miniature objects that will delight visitors of all ages.

While slightly modified this year to provide a safe and socially distant experience, the Brandywine Railroad display will still have plenty of model trains, miniature details and the engaging elements that everyone loves—including interactive components operated by hands-free foot pedals. The iconic O-gauge display will feature trains running on a thousand feet of track through a small village, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. This year the Brandywine will also introduce two model train sets with layouts once owned by Nicky and Jamie Wyeth—sons of the renowned American artist, Andrew Wyeth.




Each fall, members of our Horticulture, Facilities, and Guest Services departments team up to achieve the not-so-small feat of creating this multi-level world in miniature—complete with a beautiful seasonally changing plant palette—which shines throughout our Autumn’s Colors and A Longwood Christmas seasons. We proudly showcase our collection of 31 locomotives, steam engines, diesel engines, and specialty engines—as well as the ever-popular Thomas the Tank Engine and many of his friends—as they rumble along nearly 500 feet of track amid textural foliage, flowering plants, and woody plants. 

Come explore and make new memories with us. The Garden Railway operates during regular Gardens hours, weather permitting.


DescriptionWassailing Caroling HayridesDescription: Wassailing Caroling Hayrides

For the health and safety of our customers, we have canceled events, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Join the storytime read along and find activity sheets on the website.
 


Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley from our heated train as we take you on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return.

 

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Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware 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 responsibilities 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.

What's Open For Kids and Families in the Philadelphia Area (Updated 1/7)



updated 1/7

Here is a list of open places in and near Chester County that you can enjoy responsibly with restrictions. As things are slowly reopening, we’ll update you on the things you can do outside the house. Please visit the website of the place you would like to visit before leaving home.  Visitor capacity is often limited, and most locations require you to purchase tickets in advance.   The list below is just suggestions. Please use your own discretion to decide what is best for your family during these unusual times.


Parks

Pocopson Park- trails open 



Newlin Grist Mill 
- trails open




Zoos

Brandywine Zoo - reservations required.

Elmwood Park Zoo - reservation required

Philadelphia Zoo - closed till spring


Railroads

Strasburg Railroad - reservations required

West Chester Railroad - closed till Easter



Gardens

Longwood Gardens - reservation required

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens -  closed till April 1st


Chanticleer Gardens - closed for the season


Museums/Tours

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation - closed for the season

Brandywine River Museum -  reservation required

Camden's Adventure Aquarium-  reservation required

Franklin Institute - reservation required

Battleship New Jersey - reservation required

Independence Seaport Museum- temporarily closed  due to COVID until 2021



Penn Museum -  reservation required

Please Touch Museum - temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

Philadelphia Museum of Art-  reservation required

Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion - temporarily closed due to COVID until 2021

National Constitution Center- temporarily closed due to COVID until 2021

Museum of the American Revolution- reservation required

*photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Zoo


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.

2019 Philadelphia Area St. Patrick's Day Parades

Disney Princess and Me Royal Event





For more information: www.toysrus.com

Location: ROUTE 100 AND ROUTE 724 POTTSTOWN
103 EAST SWEDESFORD ROAD EXTON

This event is appropriate for: little princesses

Cost: free

Playdate With Thomas the Train at Toys "R" Us




For more information: www.toysrus.com

Location: 103 East Swedesford Road, Exton PA

Route 100 AND Route 724 Pottstown PA

This event is appropriate for: ages 2 and older

Cost: free to attend