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A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
April 8th, 9th, and 10th
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What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back.
Check out our discount page to save money on activities to do with the kids, places to eat, or maybe even a date night for the parents.
Our Family Fun Fishing Derby provides younger and novice anglers an opportunity to experience the fun of our Fishing Derbies in a less competitive atmosphere.
Orchard Lake will be stocked with over 1,000 Rainbow and Brown trout, which means that all participants will have a chance to catch that special fish. The lucky anglers who catch the first trout in their age groups* will receive a special trophy. Plus, there are tagged fish that can be caught to win additional trophies and other great prizes.
Join us each Second Saturday of the month for an interactive show designed for the whole family! Each performance will be followed by a fun activity and snack.
Fun for everyone at the Mad Hatter Tea Party! Meet and take pictures with your favorite tea party characters including Alice, The Queen of Hearts, and The Mad Hatter!
Hop over to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards and join us on a hayride to the Easter Bunny’s house! Be sure to bring your camera to take lots of pictures of the Easter Bunny as he greets your hay wagon. Visitors will enjoy a story and a special treat! After the ride, remember to stop by the Garden Center for beautiful Easter plants, flowers, and accessories or the Farm Market for fresh bakery items or a homemade chocolate treat!
Aston Township Easter Egg Scramble
10 AM
Aston Township Community Center
10 AM
Aston Township Community Center
Colonial Plantation
11- 11:30 AM
11- 11:30 AM
Registration Required
April 9th from 2-3 PM
11:30 AM
Holmes Presbyterian Church
Easter Eggstravaganza & Park Dedication
1 PMVeterans Memorial Park in Marple Township
10 AM
Roosevelt Community Center
Prospect Hill Baptist Church
11: 00 am
Thornbury Park
10- 3pm
Pictures with the Easter Bunny and petting zoo
1PM
Glen Providence Park
10- 3pm
Pictures with the Easter Bunny and petting zoo
Hop on over to our special Easter brunches with appearances by the Easter Bunny! Enjoy a delicious brunch, participate in our Easter activities, and meet one of our beloved education animals. Don’t forget to grab a photo with the Easter Bunny and then enjoy exploring the Zoo! There are three brunch sessions each day: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, and 12:30 pm. Space is limited for this event, so please register early and arrive on time.
Hop' on board the West Chester Railroad and take a 90 minute round trip along the beautiful Chester Creek from West Chester to the historic Glen Mills village. The Easter Bunny will be on board our heated decorated train handing out treats to all passengers!
This spring, Peddler’s Village presents the 3rd Annual PEEPS® in the Village, on display from Friday, March 11 through Sunday, April 24. The colorful display will include more than 90 creations of wall art, dioramas, and sculpture, featuring the popular Pennsylvania-made bunnies and chicks, and carefully handmade and contributed by Philly-area residents and organizations. Admission to the display is free. Guests are invited to vote for their favorite entries. Housed in the new Visitor & Event Center, located off Street Road and Peddler’s Lane.
Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion - Deal Alert
As Philadelphia’s newest science museum, it showcases one of the most diverse living arthropod collections in the United States. With two floors of new museum exhibits, a 7,000 square foot tropical butterfly pavilion, and Next Generation aligned educational programming, they offer a unique and interactive experience for all to enjoy.
This groundbreaking exhibition will celebrate the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World using best-in-class immersive design and technology. From the mysteries of Hogwarts™ castle to the antics of its mischievous yet brilliant students; from daring duels to dragons and Dark Arts; from glittering Gringotts™ to the magnificent Ministry of Magic - the exhibition will bring magic to life, connect visitors with the larger global community of fans of the Wizarding World, and reveal the artistry and craftsmanship behind the blockbuster films.
Visitors will get an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films as they engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations in this: the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented about the Wizarding World.
Ice skating at Iceworks in Aston is truly one of the most fun things to do with your kids in Delaware County.
Spring is the season of renewal, growth, of ever-evolving splendor. Our millions of tiny geophytes begin the season, blanketing our vistas with sweeps of spring-has-sprung color.
As the season unfolds, flowering trees delightfully punctuate the landscape, radiant tulips stretch toward the sun, and the delicious fragrance of wisteria floats along the breeze, beckoning you further into the effervescent beauty of spring. Beginning April 23, our Open Air Theatre and Italian Water Garden fountains spring to life, as do our Square Fountain, Round Fountain (Flower Garden Walk), Sylvan Fountain (Peirce’s Park), and Children’s Corner fountains … bringing with them the refreshing sounds and sights of water in our Gardens.
Put spring in all of your steps.
Don’t miss Elmo’s Eggstravaganza – our exciting Easter Celebration on select dates in 2022! Guests can visit Sesame Place for a hoppin’ good time with rides, shows, Sesame Street Party Parade, and special Easter fun with everyone’s favorite furry friends. March 26th - April 18th
Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids’ birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you’ll see why we’re more than just a trampoline park.
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