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Summer Fun in the West Chester Area from A to Z

By Jen Anderson, Publisher - West Chester Macaroni Kid June 19, 2023
A - Arts and CRafts activities at Monkey Fish Toys - (check our calendar here!)

B
- Brandywine River Museum of Art -  Events for Kids and Families

 
C-  Cool off with an ice cream from Scoops 'n Smiles 

D- Dance at an outdoor concert at Miller Park

E- Eagleview Town Center Outdoor Movie

F- Find family fun at a carnival

G - Get wet in the Bell Tavern Park or John O. Greene Park sprinklers

H - Hop aboard the Regional Rail Line and take a trip!

I- Indoor fun at Bounce U - Exton

J - Jump at Urban Air Adventure Park

K - Kayak, Paddleboard, Canoe (and more) at Marsh Creek State Park

LListen to the sounds of summer at West Goshen Park

- Mini Golf as a family - we've found some great places to play miniature golf in PA

N- Navigate your way on a hike in St. Peter's Village

O - Outdoor concerts - see our local listings

P- "Pick your own" at Highland Orchards 

Q - Quiet time at a Chester County area library

R - Ride the rides at a local carnival

- Swing by and enjoy a meal or a stroll at the Gay Street Open-Air Market in Downtown WC

T - Tour Philadelphia - Independence National Historic Park, Elfreth's Alley, Franklin Fountain, Summerfest and Spruce Street Harbor Park, Reading Terminal Market, The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art!

U - Up Up and Away at the Balloon Fest in June!

V- Visit the animals at Milky Way Farm

W - Walk the Struble or Chester Valley Trails

X - eXplore nature at ChesLen Preserve

Y - Yum! Grab some fresh local food at the farmers' market

Z- Zipline at Treehouse World


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