It's Saturday evening in Chester County.
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30 places to pick from, 13 of them good for a rainy day, and 9 events coming up. Or see what's near you. About Chester County
19 places match in Chester County
- Playgrounds Anson B. Nixon Park Kennett Square, Chester County, PA Free 100-plus-acre Kennett Square park with playgrounds, ponds, trails, seasonal restrooms and a free Wednesday summer concert series. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Farms & zoos Highland Orchards Marshallton, Chester County, PA Year-round farm market and bakery near West Chester with pick-your-own fruit, fall hayrides, a corn maze and pony rides. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Food nearby
- Arboretums & gardens Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, Chester County, PA World-class gardens in Kennett Square with an Indoor Children's Garden, treehouses, fountains and seasonal shows; kids 4 and under free. All ages $$$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Parks & trails Marsh Creek State Park Upper Uwchlan, Chester County, PA Free state park around a 535-acre lake with boat rentals, trails, picnic areas and a separate fee-based pool complex. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking
- Farms & zoos Barnard's Orchard Unionville, Chester County, PA Low-key family orchard on Route 842 near Kennett Square with a farm market and pick-your-own apples and pumpkins in fall. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Free parking Food nearby
- Museums & libraries Brandywine Museum of Art Chadds Ford, Chester County, PA Riverside art museum in Chadds Ford with Wyeth paintings, a kid-friendly cafe, changing tables and a creekside picnic lawn; under 5 free. All ages $$ Indoor & outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Changing table
- Playgrounds Everhart Park West Chester, Chester County, PA West Chester's historic 10-acre borough park with a 2021 playground, tot swings, gazebo, restrooms and a creek footbridge. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Food nearby
- Parks & trails Hibernia County Park Wagontown, Chester County, PA Chester County's largest park near Coatesville with play areas, pavilions, a children's fishing pond, Chambers Lake and trails. All ages Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
- Playgrounds Hoopes Park West Chester, Chester County, PA 16-acre sports park on the west end of West Chester with playground equipment, a covered picnic area and tennis and basketball courts. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking
- Arboretums & gardens Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens Devon, Chester County, PA Free woodland garden in Devon with an Explorer Garden nature play space, free Explorer Vests for kids and picnic spots. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
- Pools & splash pads John O. Green Memorial Park Spray Park West Chester, Chester County, PA Free borough spray park in West Chester with frog sprinklers and water features beside a castle playground; no restrooms on site. Ages 1–10 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Food nearby
- Playgrounds Kerr Park Downingtown, Chester County, PA Downingtown's main borough park with an all-abilities playground, three pavilions, trails and a connection toward the Struble Trail. Ages 1–12 Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Food nearby
- Pools & splash pads Marsh Creek Swimming Pool Upper Uwchlan, Chester County, PA Large guarded pool with a children's splash zone, food bar and bath houses inside Marsh Creek State Park; $14 per person. All ages $$ Outdoor Stroller friendly Restrooms Free parking
- Farms & zoos Milky Way Farm and Chester Springs Creamery Chester Springs, Chester County, PA Working dairy farm in Chester Springs where kids see cows and eat ice cream made on site; fall maze and pumpkin hayrides. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Food nearby
- Pools & splash pads Northbrook Canoe Company Pocopson, Chester County, PA Family canoe, kayak and tubing trips on the gentle West Branch of the Brandywine, May through early October. Ages 5–12 $$$ Outdoor Restrooms Free parking Shade
- Parks & trails Stroud Preserve East Bradford, Chester County, PA 571-acre Natural Lands preserve near West Chester with grassy meadow paths and creek views; no restrooms, closed Wednesdays. Ages 3–12 Free Outdoor Free parking
- Parks & trails Struble Trail Downingtown, Chester County, PA Flat, paved 2.6-mile county trail along the Brandywine from Downingtown, ideal for strollers, balance bikes and scooters. All ages Free Outdoor Stroller friendly Free parking Shade
- Farms & zoos Sugartown Strawberries Willistown, Chester County, PA Willistown farm known for late-spring pick-your-own strawberries and fall pumpkin hayrides running 10:00 AM to 4:45 PM. Ages 1–12 $ Outdoor Free parking
- Arboretums & gardens Welkinweir East Nantmeal, Chester County, PA Free 224-acre arboretum and nature preserve in northern Chester County with two miles of trails, ponds and a picnic pavilion. Ages 3–12 Free Outdoor Free parking Shade