Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in Chester County, PA
18 upcoming family events and 8 places and programs in Chester County, PA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Trunk or Treat — Tredyffrin Township
Wilson Farm Park
Free
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PM
KSQ Candy Trail — Kennett Square
State Street, downtown Kennett Square
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 7:30 AM
Bird Banding at Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Bucktoe Creek Preserve
FreeAges 8+
Oct29ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 29 · 10:30 AM
Children's Read-Aloud Program at the Brandywine
Brandywine Museum of Art
From $6
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
First Sunday for Families with Ants on a Log
Brandywine Museum of Art
Free
Nov14SatTrain ridesThrough Jan 10
Holidays at Brandywine: Brandywine Railroad and Greeting Seasons
Brandywine Museum of Art
PaidAll ages
Nov18WedArts & craftsThrough Jan 3
Cinderella: A Musical Panto at People's Light
People's Light — Leonard C. Haas Stage
Paid
Nov19ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Sensory-Friendly Evening: Brandywine Railroad
Brandywine Museum of Art
FreeAll ages
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 10
A Longwood Christmas 2026: Cosmic Christmas
Longwood Gardens
PaidAll ages
Nov21SatParadesSat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM
Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade
State Street, downtown Kennett Square
All ages
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
Santa's Express — West Chester Railroad
Market Street Station
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
Nutcracker Tea Party — Brandywine Ballet
Chester County History Center
From $35
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 7:40 AM
Chester County Turkey Trot and Kids' Fun Run
Downingtown West High School
With admission
Nov29SunTrain ridesSun, Nov 29 · 8:00 AM
Christmas Tree Train — West Chester Railroad
Market Street Station
Paid
Dec5SatTree lightingsSat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Tredyffrin Township Tree Lighting Celebration
Wilson Farm Park
Free
- Light displays
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM
Nature's Aglow Luminary Holiday Stroll at Springton Manor Farm
Springton Manor Farm
Free
Dec17ThuCommunityThu, Dec 17 · 5:00 PM
Tinsel on the Town — Kennett Square
State Street, downtown Kennett Square
All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
The Nutcracker — Brandywine Ballet at West Chester University
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University
From $30
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Art Playgroup for Toddlers and Grown-ups
Bright Day Studio
PaidUp to 3
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Color Me Mine Wayne Family Pottery Painting
Color Me Mine Wayne
PaidAll ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Halloween Art Workshops for Little and Older Artists
Bright Day Studio
PaidAges 3–10
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Open Studio Family Art Drop-in
Bright Day Studio
From $18
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Snapology Community STEM and Robotics — Downingtown
Snapology Downingtown
Ages 4–14
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Storybook Art
Bright Day Studio
PaidAges 3–6
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Afterschool Art Club
Bright Day Studio
PaidAges 5–10
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Tiny Elephants Toddler and Me Art
Tiny Elephants Studios
PaidAges 2–5
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