Sponsored Back to School Bash - Sunday August 30
Join us on Sunday, August 30 from 12–3 PM (New Date due to weather) at Kerr Park in Downingtown near the Gazebo for a fun-filled afternoon designed with families in mind!This free e…
Sponsored Discover The Local Loop - Enter to Win a Family Day Trip
What if you could get in the car with your family, head out for the day, and not have to plan every single stop?That's the idea behind Local Loop - a new project creating curated day trips that…
Sponsored Kerr Park Gallery Walk - Enjoy Art Outdoors + Family Fun
Join us for the Kerr Park Gallery Walk - Where Art Meets the OutdoorsKerr Park - DowningtownMay 31th11am -2pmStroll the path at Kerr Park and enjoy 30+ Local Artists, including our Kids Corner with…
Sponsored Celebrate America 250 at 1776 The Musical at Walnut Street Theater
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its 217th season of legendary stories with 1776 The Musical, just steps from where the original story took place. The production is a key part of Philadelphia’…
How to Make Bingsu Slime (Yes, the Crunchy TikTok One)
At some point, basic slime stopped being enough. Now there are cloud slimes, butter slimes, floam slimes,…
Families Spend $1,500 a Year on Youth Sports. What About Yours?
Families now spend about $1,500 a year on one child’s sports and activities. But nobody feels that…
Sponsored Back to School Bash - Sunday August 30
Join us on Sunday, August 30 from 12–3 PM (New Date due to weather) at Kerr Park in Downingtow…
The No-Nag School Morning Routine That Gets Kids Out the Door
By 7:32 a.m. I have usually asked at least one child to put on shoes, brush teeth, find a water bottle,…
Stop Asking 'How Was School?' Try These 35 Questions Instead
Your kid gets in the car or walks through the door, drops their backpack like it personally offended them…
August 2026 Freebies: Back-to-School Deals, Free Food & More
August brings back-to-school savings, free kids meals, food holiday deals, low-cost family activities, an…
Sponsored Discover The Local Loop - Enter to Win a Family Day Trip
What if you could get in the car with your family, head out for the day, and not have to plan every singl…
Sponsored 5 Summer Dental Tips to Keep Kids' Smiles Healthy
Summer is filled with fun family moments, from vacations and backyard barbecues to neighborhood adventur…
Sponsored How to Make a Solar S’mores Oven: An Easy STEM Activity for Kids
Looking for an easy STEM activity the whole family can enjoy? This DIY solar s’mores oven lets kids…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
10 Tiny Skills That Save Kids From Big Meltdowns at School
Every back-to-school season, parents nail the big stuff: A new backpack, fresh crayons, and enough glue s…
Sponsored Clothes My Kid Wants to Wear (And They're All From Walmart)
If back-to-school shopping is on your list in the Chester County Area area, this Walmart back-to-school s…
How to Watch the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower With Your Family
The Perseid meteor shower returns every August, and it's one of those rare events that's just as…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Check by Age
If your house is anything like mine, bedtime tends to get a little more relaxed during the summer. Then A…
Sponsored 2026-27 Season at Time To Leap Begins September 14th
At Time To Leap, we believe every child is born with an innate love of dance! We at TTL nurtur…
10 August 2026 Holidays Your Kids Will Get Excited About
Looking for fun August holidays to celebrate with kids? August is packed with quirky holidays and family-…
2026 Kids' Birthday Freebies: 25+ Free Meals, Treats, & Experiences
Got an August birthday in the house? Here's a list of deals and freebies to grab this month!Confessi…
Family-Friendly August Biergarten at Historic Sugartown
Drinks, live music and food trucks! Historic Sugartown will once again partner with Malvern’s own L…
Sponsored The Best Walmart Back-to-School Finds to Grab Before They Sell Out
The school supply list hits your inbox, and suddenly back-to-school shopping is officially here.For Ches…
FREE First Day of School Signs for Every Grade (2026–27 School Year)
The first day of school only comes around once a year, but the memories last much longer.A first day of s…
50 Funny Shark Jokes for Kids (That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh)
Most kids go through a shark phase. One minute they're asking if sharks can smell a drop of blood fro…
Hi, I'm Jen and I am the Publisher of West Chester Macaroni KID! If you are looking for family fun in Chester County, you've come to the right place. We cover all of the family-friendly, fun things for kids to do in the West Chester and surrounding areas - including Paoli, Malvern, Frazer, Chester Springs, Downingtown, Coastesville. There is so much for families in our towns, we hope to connect you with all of the resources you need to have fun as a family.
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