Chester County Places to Do Arts and Crafts with Kids

1. Color Me Mine - Glen Mills

Choose an unpainted ceramic and paint it. Pick from a plate, mug, bowl, vase, figurine and more. The cost is $8 per person, plus the price of the item you choose to paint. 

2. Painting with a Twist - Exton

Attend an all ages class, with pricing at $27 per person. Learn how to paint unicorns, llamas, or an outer space scene.

Chester County Gardens to Visit with Kids

3. Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens - Devon

With 48 acres of gardens and woodlands and1.2 mile trail, you could spend the good part of a day here. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. Jenkins Arboretum is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.

The children's garden at Longwood Gardens is always a hit with the kids.

4. Longwood Gardens - Kennett Square

Kids can learn about flowers, trees, plants and insects. Take part in one of the family-friendly activities offered throughout the year, free with general admission tickets. Prices are $22 for college students and seniors, $25 for adults, and $13 for youth aged 5-18. Children 4 and under are free.

Fitness Activities for Kids in Chester County

5. Beanie Yogini - Malvern

This yoga studio for kids offers storytime yoga, dancer's yoga, parent and child yoga and more. Classes run 45 minutes to one hour. Pricing starts a $12, and multi-class packages are also available.

6. Ice Line Skating Rink - West Chester

Head to a public skating session. Skate rental prices are $3 and admission is $10. Walkers are available for children 7 and younger.

7. My Gym - Exton/Lionville

Help your children develop strength, flexibility and balance in an environment that fosters physical engagement. Classes are available for infants through 10-year-olds, beginning with Little Bundles all the way up to Ninja Training. If you've never been before, you're in for a treat: according to the company's website, your first class is free.

8. Philadelphia Rock Gyms (PRG) - Coatesville​​

Fridays are kids night designed for 6-15-year-olds. Let your kids climb from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $20. Introductory classes for families are also available, starting at $59. You can also purchase climbing passes, and youth walk-in classes are available every Saturday and Sunday.

Indoor Activities and Entertainment for Kids in Chester County

Kids will love getting an up close look at the helicopters at the American Helicopter Museum.

9. American Helicopter Museum and Education Center - West Chester

Learn about aviation history in a hands-on environment, featuring more than 20,000 items on display. Your kids will enjoy climbing into a real helicopter and trying a flight simulator. The cost for adults is $10 and $8 for children. Children younger than 2 years old are free. The museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

10. Bounce U - Exton

When your kids need to expend a little energy, head to this inflatables heaven. Pick from open bounce sessions, preschool sessions, sensory sessions and more. Pricing is $9.95 per bouncer.

11. Chester County Sports Arena - Downingtown

Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, this spot offers roller skating, with matinee skating sessions as well as kids skating sessions on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can also enjoy mini golf, plus a ropes course open in the spring and a pool open in the summer. 

12. Chuck E. Cheese - Berwyn

An old standby, Chuck E. Cheese offers arcade games and play equipment. When it's time for a break, grab a pizza. Of note, the Kid Check stamping system ensures children can only leave with the family members sharing the same unique stamp.

13. The Colonial Theatre - Phoenixville 

Watch a movie at this historic theatre, built in 1903 and featured in the '50s sci-fi film The Blob. After your flick, take a stroll down Bridge Street and grab a bite.

Outdoor Adventures for Kids in Chester County

21. Sunset Valley Farms - West Chester

Go horseback riding for the day. Pricing runs $50 for a half-hour or $100 for an hour. Kids 3-5 years old can take private 15-minute sessions for $35. Lesson packages are also available.

22. Treehouse World Adventure Park - West Chester

Climb through more than 10 tree houses including a 75-foot-train-treehouse, a 12x12 gingerbread treehouse, a pirate ship treehouse and more await you. Zip lines and bungy trampolines are also available onsite. There are various passes available, ranging from $24 to $60, depending on number of activities selected.

Visiting a pick-your-own farm, like Highland Orchards, is a great activity for families with children of all ages.

23. Highland Orchards - West Chester

Highland Orchards boasts over 200 acres of pick-your-own farmland, for anything from berries to peaches to pumpkins, as well as a recently renovated playground, goat pen and feeding area, farm market, bakery, and lots of seasonal events. Don't leave without grabbing a couple (or a dozen) apple cider donuts!

24. West Chester Railroad Company - West Chester

When spring comes around, take a 90-minute round-trip ride on a train or take a fall foliage ride. Head from West Chester to Glen Mills and back, enjoying a picnic stop midway.

Get Outdoors with these Chester County Parks that Are Great for Kids

25. French Creek State Park - Elverson

Go fishing, camp or hike at French Creek. When summer rolls around, enjoy the park pool, have a picnic and barbeque. Rent a paddleboard or kayak too.

26. Marsh Creek State Park - Downingtown

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