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Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 27th, 28th, and 29th

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Fun Things To Do In Chester County This Weekend For Families And Kids August 27th, 28th, and 29th
A list of best things to do in Chester County this weekend, August 20th, 21st, and 22nd




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. 


Summer Movie Night at Oakbourne Park

End the summer on an "UP" beat! Bring a lawn chair or blanket and watch this quirky adventure story under the stars. This movie is rated PG. Free popcorn and glow sticks will be provided. Sunset is at 7:40 and the movie will start around 8.


Just Between Friends Consignment Sale at Brandywine Youth Club

Do you want to shop the best in name-brand kids' consignment sales?  Just Between Friends Delaware Valley is the place for you. JBF will hold a semi-annual community children's consignment sales event this weekend only at Brandywine Youth Club. If you are looking for fun, well-organized and awesome events...JBF is for you! 


East Goshen Community Day at East Goshen Township Park

Come for plenty of fun FREE activity:
5pm-Fireworks: inflatables, petting zoo, laser tag, live music
& THE best fireworks display in Chester County!!!
6pm-7pm: Paoli Hospital Helicopter landing!
New in 2015!!! New inflatables and a food court area!
A multitude of food trucks & farmers market vendors!
It's Magic 2 at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center


Circus Vazquez at King of Prussia Mall

The Circus Vazquez performing artists come from different parts of the world. Get ready for a turbo-charged take on the traditional circus that’s sure to thrill audiences of all ages. From graceful dancers and daring trapeze artists to a hilarious clown, this gasp-inducing performance gathers tons of amazing world-known talent under the big top for a huge dose of family fun. magic and joy to people of all ages!


The Pigeon Comes to Philadelphia! A Mo Willems Exhibit at the Please Touch Museum

Visit the whimsical world of Mo Willems and his cast of lovable characters, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny and The Pigeon, the wily city bird best known for his antics in Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Activities in the exhibition will give children the opportunity to make art that is inspired by Mo Willems and to learn about the social and emotional lives of the author’s popular characters.


 Peach Picking at Highland Orchards

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


Summer Picnic Train Rides on the West Chester Railroad

Enjoy a relaxing 90-minute train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.


Sail on Kalmar Nyckel

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 are required.



Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest

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.


Escape the every day here at Longwood, where the most beautiful, most peaceful, most enthralling summer getaway awaits.

Stroll through our gardens awash in brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials, or find a quiet, shaded spot among our towering trees to our serene woodland paths. Looking to make a splash? Head to our spectacular Main Fountain Garden, where fountains spin and soar during our daily fountain performances, giving “refreshing” a whole new meaning.


Pay What You Wish at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

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.



Open Play at Urban Air Downingtown

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.

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

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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 October 23rd -25th




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




Join Parking Lot Theaters and King of Prussia Mall this Halloween for our 1st Annual Parking Lot Horrors, a Haunted Drive-Thru Cinema Experience, featuring all the Top Movies you love and a Parking Lot full of Ghouls, Zombies, and Things that go Bump in the Night. This is a totally new Haunted Experience You Don't Want to Miss. Enter if you Dare.



Fall means pumpkins...and pumpkin bowling!!! Try your luck and rolling your "kind of round" pumpkin down the hill by the playground, in hopes of knocking down all ten pins for a strike!!! In keeping with COVID-19 safety precautions, all participants must come with their own pumpkin, we won't be able to share the pumpkins at all. Date: Saturday, October 24th, EGT Park PlaygroundDivisions: Ages 5-8 (10am-12pm) and 9-11 (12pm-2pm)




On Saturday, October 24, children under age 13 who come to the Museum in costume can receive a free treat! Complete a scavenger hunt and return it to the Museum Store to claim your reward.




Malvern Public Library is bringing the Library to the community in a safe way with their first-ever Library in the Park outdoor event!  This will feature their 4th annual pumpkin painting contest where children can showcase their creative art skills. The Library will also be offering gently used books for sale as well as new check out options for children and adults.

This event will be held at the Battle of the Clouds Park Pavilion on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.




On Saturday, October 24th is our FALL FEST! There will be food, a DJ, games, local vendors, and fire prevention materials.




We are excited to host this SALT fundraiser to keep the arts alive as an outdoor celebration of all things Fall, including pumpkin painting, games, crafts, line dancing, treats, and a costume parade! Great for the whole family & kids of all ages. This will take place on the beautiful grounds of SALT's Chester Springs location. You may choose tickets to either the 10AM-NOON slot or the 1-3PM slot on Saturday, October 24th. Tickets are $20 each for children ages 3-17. Adults and babies ages 2 and under are FREE! Facial coverings and safety guidelines will be in effect. 



It's not Halloween without Boo at the Zoo! Although this won't be your typical "Boo," we are excited to welcome you back for this fall favorite for three spooky weekends, October 16 - November 1.



Join us for a family-friendly 90 minute Halloween train ride! Wear your favorite costume and ride our heated train to enjoy the beautiful Chester Creek Valley in all of it’s Fall splendor! During your 20 minute 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.




Daytime and nighttime hayrides for the family.  Also, check out pumpkinland at Colonial Gardens


October 10th through November 1st

Boo at the Zoo returns on Saturday, October 10. Bring the little ones for a fun-filled afternoon for princesses, ghosts, and superheroes of all ages. Make sure to bring your trick-or-treat bag, as treat and activity stations will be located throughout the zoo. Come dressed in your creative costume and enter our costume contest and parade. Adults are encouraged to dress up too!




More than 50 scarecrows are on display throughout the Garden! Come vote for your favorite in the “Fairy Tale ‘Crows” theme to determine which ‘crows will be the top three prize winners!



Come and visit our first annual “Spooky Trail” here at the Gardens! 
*Self-Guided Walk open Everyday 10am-5pm
*Family Fun Events hosted on Saturday’s and Sundays 12pm-8pm



Due to the ongoing Pandemic, only the corn maze, sunflower field, and pumpkin picking is open to the general public. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the parking lot. 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. But the fun doesn’t end there! Take a private hayride down to our all-new 5-acre corn maze, and walk through the sunflower field. You can also pick pumpkins for an additional fee.



Visit the friendly Witch's House in the woods. She tells stories, jokes and gives all of the kids a Halloween treat! Mon thru Thurs the hayride ends at a campfire.  Fri, Sat or Sun no campfire will be provided.  Due to COVID we will not be offering marshmallows or cider.


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 which may be purchased during your visit. Visitors are expected to wear face masks and practice social distancing. 


Every September, Peddler’s Village hosts a famous scarecrow display that brings visitors from around the world. For seven fun-filled weeks, scores of scarecrows grace the winding pathways of the sweeping, autumn-tinted Village property. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are meant to be scary – but all of them are carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations



Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, featuring local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.



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, pumpkin decorating, swinging, flying, and cruising on Count von Count-themed mechanical rides, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats!


Beginning in August and running for 13 weekends through October you’ll find festivities and excitement at their 35-acre village.  An extensive cast of costumed characters will take you back to medieval times as you encounter music, dancing, and a variety of special attractions.



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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.

 


Enjoy a 15-minute tour of the Linvilla farm through their fields and orchards.  Timed tickets need to be purchased in advance

Masks and social distancing required.



Teens and Tweens will enjoy The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride that has been voted the #1 haunt in the country and has been featured on the Travel Channel. 



Join us for the 5 sweetest weekends of the season! Hersheypark In The Dark is filled with your favorite rides and coasters, chocolatey trick or treat adventures, wild zoo visits, and festive Hershey Character experiences. Plus, for the first time ever, explore Hershey’s Chocolatetown in the fall!


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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 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.

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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 12th, 13th and 14th

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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 12th, 13th and 14th
Our top 10 picks for this weekend October 12th, 13th and 14th



Friday

1. Friday Craft at Monkey Fish Toys


Saturday 

2. Pick the perfect pumpkin at Sugartown Pumpkin Patch

3. 42nd Annual Friends Fall Festival at Downingtown Friends Meeting

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4. Head to Michaels to make fun BOO-tiful Bat Crafts
5.  Check out the fall harvest fun at Milky Way Farms

6. Check out the Corn Maze or take Hayrides to the Sunflowers at Hurricane Hill Farm

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7. " I Lost My Tooth!"  storytime at Barnes and Noble Exton

8. Harvest Fair & Open House at Goshen Friends School


Sunday  

9. Hop on board the West Chester Rail Road Fall Foliage Express 

10.  Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Experience


* Check out our calendar for more ideas
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Just Between Friends of the Delaware Valley Consignment Sale

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Just Between Friends of the Delaware Valley Consignment Sale
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale
March 23rd -26th


 Do you have baby/children’s clothes, toys, and furniture that have been outgrown? Do you want to get rid of them and earn extra cash? If so, Just Between Friends is right for you.

Anyone can consign during this semi-annual event. Just register online, tag your items before the day of the sale using their on-line tagging system, and then drop them off at the sale. JBF does the rest.
  •  Consignors make 60% of their sales (consignors who also volunteer make 70%).
  • You set your own price and decide if your item is discounted during half price days
  • Consignors will receive a presale pass to shop before the public.
  • The fee to consign is only $10.
  • Consignors are required to have a minimum of 20 items or $100 worth of items.
  • With the on-line bar-coding system (www.myjbftags.com), it is easy to enter your tags and print them off.
  •  You will then be able to track your sales during the event
  • They accept seasonally appropriate clothing items during the sales as well as toys, books, and furniture.
If you don’t want to consign, you can shop for great deals on quality items.

Dates and Times for Shopping:

Thurs., March 23rd: 9am-7pm* (SALE OPENS TO THE PUBLIC)
Fri., March 24th: 9am-7pm (NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVES)
Sat., March 25th: 9am-4pm
Sun., March 26th: 8am-4pm (50% OFF DAY)


Shopping Tips & Information
  • Wear comfortable shoes so you can get the good deals quickly.
  • Bring your child's measurements and a tape measure to check the items you are buying.
  • We prefer Cash but also accept Visa, MasterCard & Discover. 
  • Children are welcome during the public shopping hours however it gets very busy. If possible, we recommend getting a babysitter so you can enjoy your shopping experience.
  • We have a holding area and extra-large shopping bags for your convenience.
  • We are unable to allow children to play with the toys at the sale. Items are the property of consignors and if they are broken or separated they cannot be sold.

I participated in many of Just Between Friends sales and it really is a convenient way to de-clutter your house. I sold a ton of my girl’s clothes and even two strollers. What I really loved was that you could check exactly what was sold through the JBF website.

Check out this great sale March 23rd - 26th at Brandywine Youth Club, 41 Thornton Road - Glen Mills, PA 19342
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A Year With Frog and Toad at The Arden Theatre

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A Year With Frog and Toad at The Arden Theatre


Looking for the perfect show to take the kids to this holiday season? You definitely need to check out A Year With Frog and Toad at The Arden Theatre now through January 29th.

You may be familiar with the books written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. When my children were younger Frog and Toad adventures were a staple in our household. It was exciting to see their adventures come alive on stage at The Arden.

"A Year With Frog and Toad follows the unlikely friendship between cheerful Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons. Their friendship blossoms and grows as they learn many life lessons along the way. Filled with musical numbers that will make you laugh and cry."

There are many lessons in the show. The main lesson is friendship. It is about compromising and working together. Another lesson that the snail teaches is to never give up. The snail was given a job and no matter how long it took him to do the job he was going to get it done!



The great thing about seeing a show at The Arden Theatre is how they include the kids. At the end of the show, there is a Q &  A session, kids, and even adults can ask questions about the actors or even see how different props move on stage. After the Q & A session the cast stands in the lobby for pictures and questions.


Get you tickets early the show is selling tickets fast for this popular duo!


A Year With Frog and Toad includes weekday matinee performances for students and weekend performances for families. Single ticket prices are $18 - $36, with discounts available for groups of 20 or more, seniors, students, military, and educators. Arden Children’s Theatre 2-play subscriptions are available for $26 - $50.
Call the Arden Box Office at 215.922.1122, visit www.ardentheatre.org or walk-up at the box office at 40 N. 2nd Street in Old City, Philadelphia.

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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 28th, 29th & 30th

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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Chester County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 28th, 29th & 30th
Our top 10 picks for this weekend October 28th, 29th & 30th



Friday 

1. Friday Morning Crafts at Monkey Fish Toys West Chester

2. Fall Harvest Weekends at Highland Orchards

3. Community Trick or Treat at First Presbyterian Church of West Chester



Saturday 

4.  Head to the Philadelphia Zoo for Boo at the Zoo (Saturday & Sunday)

5. The Secret Agent Corn Maze at Hurricane Hill Farm

6. Learn about World Cultures Series:Day of the Dead at the Penn Museum

7. Visit Sugartown Pumpkin Patch

8. Milky Way Farm Pumpkin Harvest Season



Sunday

8. West Goshen Annual Harvest Festival

 9. Kennett Square Halloween Parade

10. The Great Pumpkin Express on the West Chester Rail Road




Bonus Events
Head to Michaels KIDS CLUB  for a Monster Bash with a parade and crafts


Witches of Narberth

Chester County Art Association Mommy and Me at the Exton Square Mall

 Toddler Time at Sky Zone Glen Mills


Check out the calendar for more ideas
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