Free kid-friendly events
in Chester County, PA

2 dates · Oct 30–Nov 7

White Clay Creek Preserve, Landenberg

Take a flat, beginner-level hike after dark to learn about the owls at White Clay Creek Preserve and listen for their calls. Bring a flashlight or headlamp; a red light is preferred. Pre-registration is required.

Sat Oct 31

Ridley Creek State Park, Media

Stop by this Halloween trailside exhibit to explore animal skulls, bones, horns and antlers with a park naturalist. No registration is required.

Noon–4:00 PM; pumpkin race check-in starts noon; races begin 2:45 PM

Historic Yellow Springs, Chester Springs

A free afternoon of pumpkin painting, treat-bag decorating and a village scavenger hunt, with a pumpkin race later in the day. Bring your own decorated pumpkin if you want to enter the race.

Art activities 10:00 AM–2:00 PM; Ants on a Log performances at 11:15 AM and 12:15 PM

Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford

Make art inspired by the museum’s Betsy James Wyeth exhibition, then catch an interactive musical performance by Ants on a Log. There are two performance times to choose from.

12:00 PM–4:00 PM

Historic Yellow Springs, Chester Springs

Historic Yellow Springs’ Fall Festival has been postponed from October 11 to Sunday, November 1, noon–4pm. Free admission for all ages, with pumpkin painting, treat-bag decorating, a scavenger hunt and music. The Pumpkin Classic races begin at 2:45pm.

See website for time.

Struble Room, Chester County Library, Exton

A drop-off library program designed for homeschoolers ages 8–11. Check the listing for the session details and registration information.

See website for time.

Struble Room, Chester County Library, Exton

A preschool yoga class designed for children to take part with an adult. Check the listing for details on what to bring and registration.

12:30–4:00 PM EST

Power Play Rinks, Exton

Head to Power Play Rinks for free public skating and bumper cars on ice, with a snowplow touch-a-truck as part of the winter kickoff. A good family outing if your kids are ready to get on the ice.

See website for time.

Struble Room, Chester County Library, Exton

Meet live Pennsylvania wildlife with environmental educator Dawn White of Indian Run. A hands-on animal program likely to be a hit with curious kids.

Time not listed; check the library listing.

Struble Room, Chester County Library, Exton

An early-literacy program focused on how babies learn language. A good fit for infants and their caregivers; check the listing for time and registration details.

Time not listed; check the library listing.

Struble Room, Chester County Library, Exton

A hands-on community program designed to spark curiosity in children ages 5–8. A caregiver attends with each child; check the listing for time and registration details.

Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM–6:00 PM EST

Downtown West Chester, PA, West Chester

Browse more than 100 vendors selling handmade goods at this free outdoor holiday market. Festive entertainment is also planned along Gay and Church Streets.