Find something fun to do with the kids in Chester County. Find your family fun® in the Chester County area. There is so much for families to see, do and enjoy in Chester County and we've got the scoop for you on all of it. Stay in-the-know - Be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletter to get weekly reminders of special events and activities at WestChesterPA.macaronikid.com/subscribe
Indoor Activities |
Play and Jump |
| Bounce U Exton https://www.bounceu.com/exton-pa/ |
| Urban Air Downingtown - Jumperoo on select days, Open Jumps and Teen Nights Downingtown http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/downingtown-pa-trampoline-park/ |
| Round 1 - Exton Mall Exton https://www.round1usa.com/location/exton-square-mall/ |
| Jumpers Fun Zone Newtown Square https://www.funatjumpers.com/ |
Grand Slam USA (arcade, mini golf and laser tag) Malvernhttp://www.grandslammalvern.com/ |
Charming Star Playroom |
| Newtown Square |
| Downingtown Rock Gym |
| Skyzone Glen Mills https://www.skyzone.com/glenmills |
| Main Line Gymnastics Open Play West Chester Check website for most current dates/times |
| Ice Line Rinks |
| Power Play Rinks Exton https://skatepowerplay.com/ |
| Escape the Room - West Chester West Chester |
| Create and Learn |
| Painted Plate Pottery |
Fired Up Pottery Downingtown |
| AR Workshop Malvern https://www.arworkshop.com/malvern/#schedule |
Board and Brush Downingtown, Glen Mills and Newtown Square locations!https://boardandbrush.com/ |
| Square Pear Gallery - Art Classes for Kids, Kennett Square https://www.squarepeargallery.com/ |
| Museums and More |
American Helicopter Museum
West Chester
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Chadds Ford
Historic Sugartown
Malvern, PA
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Wilmington, DE
Winterthur Museum
Wilmington, DE
Hagley Museum and Library
Wilmington, DE
Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia, PA
African American Museum
Philadelphia, PA
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, PA
Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia, PA
Please Touch Museum
Philadelphia, PA
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Adventure Aquarium
Camden NJ
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square
Tyler Arboretum
Media, PA
Delaware Children's Museum
Wilmington, DE
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Wilmington, DE
Winterthur
Wilmington, DE
Catch a Show
🎥 Regal Cinemas
Downingtown, Edgemont
https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-downingtown-imax/0385
🎥 Movie Tavern
Exton
https://www.marcustheatres.com/
🎥 AMC Dine-In Theater Painters Crossing
Chadds Ford
https://www.amctheatres.com/food-and-drink/dine-in
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
West Chester
https://uptownwestchester.org/
SALT Performing Arts
Chester Springs
https://www.saltpa.com/
People's Light
Malvern
https://www.peopleslight.org/
Outdoor Activities |
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, PA
Tyler Arboretum
Media, PA
Newlin Grist Mill
Media, PA
Northbrook Canoe Company (canoeing and tubing)
West Chester, PA
Marsh Creek Water Sports
Downingtown, PA
Treehouse World
West Chester, PA
Guide to Local Trails and Hiking Spots
Various locations
https://westchesterpa.macaronikid.com/articles/5ee2660d153e5b6fd047a3d3/great-family-hiking-spots-in-chester-county-beyond
- Binky Lee - Chester Springs, PA
- Bryn Coed - Chester Springs, PA
- ChesLen Preserve - Coatesville, PA
- Chester Valley Trail - Multiple access points including in Exton and Malvern
- Struble Trail - Downingtown, PA
- Parish Trail - Kennett Square, PA
- Pennsbury Township Park - Chadds Ford, PA
- Newlin Grist Mill - Glen Mills, PA
- Okehocking Preserve - Newtown Square, PA
- Wawa Preserve - Media, PA
Nearby State Parks (check online for alerts regarding closures and restrictions)
- Marsh Creek State Park - Downingtown, PA
- Ridley Creek State Park - Media, PA
- French Creek State Park - Elverson, PA
- White Clay Creek Preserve - Landenberg, PA
- Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, PA
Find a complete listing of PA State Parks here: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAParkByRegion/Pages/default.aspx
National Parks (check online for alerts regarding closures and restrictions)
- Valley Forge National Park
- Independence National Historical Park
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
- Gettysburg National Military Park
Find a listing of National Parks at https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
Local Parks and Playgrounds
- Find them in our guide - Chester County Area Parks and Playgrounds
Animals, Zoos and Farms
Baily's Dairy Farm Pocopson
Ryerss Farm - visit the horses
Milky Way Farm / Chester Springs Creamery - When the creamery is open on weekends from 4-9pm visitors can see/visit the farm animals
Highland Orchards
Springton Manor Farm - Fishing at Springton Manor
Brandywine Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
Pick-Your-Own
Barnard's Orchards
Pick-Your-Own Apples and Pumpkins in the Fall
Kennett Square, PA
Highland Orchards
Pick-Your-Own, shop the market and bakery, visit the animals
West Chester, PA
Indian Orchards Farm
Pick-Your-Own Fruits and veggies
Media, PA
Linvilla Orchards
Media, PA
10 Spots To Hike in Chester County
