Kid-friendly events
in Chester County, PA

Oct 2–4 · Landhope Farms Property

Oct 3–4 · Yeager’s Farm and Market

A free make-and-take craft hour in the Bradford Plaza toy store, listed weekly on their events page. The store posts each week's craft on its Facebook page, so check there for the theme before you go.

Every Thursday · 10:00–11:00 AM · Monkey Fish Toys, West Chester · 2+ · Verified Sep 1

Outdoor storytime on the West Conservatory Plaza during the fall display. Pair it with the children's garden and the fountains for a full morning.

Thursdays in October · 11:00 AM · Longwood Gardens, West Conservatory Plaza, Kennett Square · 2–5 · Verified Sep 1

State Street closes to cars for an evening of vendors, music and food. Kids' activities vary month to month (past ones: balloon twisting, face painting, YMCA games) and aren't guaranteed, so treat it as a stroll, not a program. Next one: Sep 17.

Third Thursday of the month, May–October · 5:30–10:00 PM · State Street, Kennett Square · All ages · Verified Sep 1

A coloring table, rotating hands-on activities from local groups, and a family reading nook run with Forage Books. Good after-school stop that ends before dinner.

Every Friday May–Oct; every other Friday in winter · 3:00–6:00 PM (3:00–5:30 PM in winter) · Borough Hall lot, Kennett Square · All ages · Verified Sep 1

Kids build a small wooden project and keep it, plus the apron and pin. Sep 5, 2026 is a school bus organizer; Oct 3 is a witch candy box. Choose the West Chester, Exton, Downingtown or Kennett Square store when you register.

First Saturday of the month · 9:00 AM–noon · Home Depot (Chester County stores), County-wide · 5–12 · Verified Sep 1

A dedicated children's area with farm-and-food toys and books, plus live music from 10 AM. Shaded under the bridge, which helps on hot mornings. Pairs with Reeves Park a few blocks away.

Every Saturday May–Dec; 2nd & 4th Saturdays Jan–Apr · 9:00 AM–noon (10 AM–noon in winter) · Under the Gay Street Bridge, Phoenixville · All ages · Verified Sep 1

No formal kids programming, but it's an easy Saturday morning loop: samples, a small crowd, and the Nightingale Materials craft table a block away. Stroller-friendly street setup.

Every Saturday May–Dec; 1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays Jan–Apr · 9:00 AM–1:00 PM (10 AM–noon in winter) · N Church St & W Chestnut St, West Chester · All ages · Verified Sep 1

A hands-on project session for a kid-and-adult pair, themed to the season. Sells out, and pricing changes by workshop, so book from the families page.

Second Saturday of the month · 10:00 AM · Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square · 5–14 with an adult · Ticketed — check site for the current price · Verified Sep 1

A drop-in craft table at the High Street art-supply shop, a block from the Growers Market. The downtown listing we checked covered the 2025 season into early 2026, so confirm on the shop's Instagram that it's still running before you plan around it.

Every Saturday · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Nightingale Materials, West Chester · Kids with a grown-up · $10/child · Verified Sep 1

Play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other kids — all skill levels, and staff will teach newcomers. The last half hour is open card trading for collectors of any age. Dates are posted on the store's events page and Facebook.

Every other Saturday · 1:30–3:30 PM (trading 3:00–3:30 PM) · Monkey Fish Toys, West Chester · 8+ for league; trading all ages · Verified Sep 1

Free county-run farm with goats, cows, chickens and wide open fields. Toddlers are completely in their element. Weekday mornings are nearly empty and the animals are more active.

Daily, spring through fall · 8:00 AM–dusk · Springton Manor Farm, Glenmoore · Babies–kids · Verified Sep 1

Level 1 (6 mo–2) on Wed 9:30, Thu 10:30 and Sat 10; Level 2 (2–3) on Wed 10:30, Thu 9:30 and Sat 10 (family-style); preschool level (3–5) Thu 1 PM. Year-round with month-to-month enrollment.

Wed, Thu & Sat classes, monthly enrollment · Wed 9:30 & 10:30 AM; Thu 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM & 1 PM; Sat 10 AM · Valotta Studios, Eagleview Town Center, Exton · 6 mo–5 · $80/month; free trial class · Verified Sep 1