The Best Things To Do in Bucks County with Kids

Discover the best family-friendly things to do in and around Bucks County with kids, including events, festivals, attractions, and free activities through our curated calendar. Find what’s happening in Bucks today and plan your next family adventure!

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Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

Celebrate Hanukkah at Sesame Place Philadelphia with your favorite Sesame Street friends.  Play a game of dreidel, light the Menorah, craft in the Hanukah Activity Station, dance to festive music, and learn all about Hanukkah during a special Storytime!

Discover Lansdale Tree Display

Discover Lansdale Tree Display

The Reporter Building 307 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, PA, United States

Join Discover Lansdale for the annual tree display, hosted this year at the former Reporter building on Derstine Ave. The tree display will be open each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings through January 4 from 4-7 pm. Stop by to vote on your favorite trees!

Doylestown Menorah Lighting

Bucks County Justice Center 100 N Main St, Doylestown, PA, United States

Come celebrate Doylestown's Menorah lighting outside the Bucks County Justice Center, followed by an indoor celebration. There will be a bubble show, crafts for kids, hot latkes and doughnuts.

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Wild Lights at Elmwood Park Zoo

Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, United States

Elmwood Park Zoo’s favorite family tradition, Wild Lights, returns this November, with more lights and decorative attractions than ever before! During this walk-through experience, guests will be surrounded by dazzling light displays, illuminated animals and live entertainment. Create cherished memories with at Elmwood Zoo this […]

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]

Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical

Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA, United States

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]

Snow White

Snow White

Storybook Musical Theatre 7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA, United States

Got a budding supporter of the arts looking to experience their very first play? This is the place for them! Chased from her home by a jealous, vain Queen, Princess Snow White finds shelter in the cottage of seven miners who have come to her […]

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special […]

Holidays at Fonthill Castle

Fonthill Castle 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, United States

This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]

Disney on Ice – Let’s Dance!

Wells Fargo Center 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas […]

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, opening September 27 at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides […]

Buyers’ Choice Christmas Museum

Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum

Byers' Choice 4355 County Line Road, Chalfont, PA, United States

A special treat for Christmas enthusiasts is a trip to the Byers’ Choice Christmas Museum. Start with a short film about our company's history inside a Victorian theater. Next walk down a cobblestone street scene straight out of Dickens’ London and peer through the windows […]

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Build the best memories at Philadelphia's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29 - January 1, families can enjoy a winter wonderland of activities, festive decorations and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia. Holiday Bricktacular Activities: New for 2024! Build To Give […]

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]

A Longwood Christmas – Longwood Reimagined

A Longwood Christmas – Longwood Reimagined

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

This holiday season, Longwood Gardens welcomes you to their biggest and most magical Christmas landscape yet. Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces, from their sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative […]

Pre-school Storytime with Miss Suzan

Pre-school Storytime with Miss Suzan

Barnes & Noble Doylestown 1745 S Easton Rd. Suite 2E, Doylestown, PA, United States

Join Miss Suzan. this and every Friday for a special storytime at Barnes and Noble Miss Suzan will have awesome books to read, coloring pages, songs that will get kids (AND PARENTS!) up off their feet and moving around. There is no cost or registration […]

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Hanukkah Celebration at Sesame Place

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

Celebrate Hanukkah at Sesame Place Philadelphia with your favorite Sesame Street friends.  Play a game of dreidel, light the Menorah, craft in the Hanukah Activity Station, dance to festive music, and learn all about Hanukkah during a special Storytime!

Discover Lansdale Tree Display

Discover Lansdale Tree Display

The Reporter Building 307 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, PA, United States

Join Discover Lansdale for the annual tree display, hosted this year at the former Reporter building on Derstine Ave. The tree display will be open each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings through January 4 from 4-7 pm. Stop by to vote on your favorite trees!

Mickey’s Hanukkah Celebration at the Barn Yard

The Barn Yard 305 2nd Ave #212, Collegeville, PA, United States

Come and Celebrate Hanukkah with Mickey at the Barn Yard! There will be a craft corner, donut bar and games. $35 1st child | $25 extra child $20 Member | $10 Extra Adult

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm’s Holiday Light Show

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA, United States

Shady Brook Farm’s spectacular Holiday Light Show features more than three million lights illuminating acres of farmland. Encounter familiar characters and whimsical displays in the comfort of your own car or on an open-air wagon ride. While you’re there you can also experience the Candy Cane […]

Anastasia: The Musical

Anastasia: The Musical

Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA, United States

Featuring the popular songs from the original animated feature and more, Anastasia is a sweeping musical adventure that transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920's. A brave young woman named Anya sets out to discover the […]

Snow White

Snow White

Storybook Musical Theatre 7605 Old York Rd, Melrose Park, PA, United States

Got a budding supporter of the arts looking to experience their very first play? This is the place for them! Chased from her home by a jealous, vain Queen, Princess Snow White finds shelter in the cottage of seven miners who have come to her […]

A Very Furry Christmas Celebration

Sesame Place 100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, PA, United States

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place is a festive, family-friendly celebration with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. The park is transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, whirling rides, and festive decorations all around. Sing and dance along at special […]

Holidays at Fonthill Castle

Fonthill Castle 525 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, United States

This holiday season, Fonthill Castle offers three ways to visit – Their Daily Winter Wonderland Guided Tours, Holiday Lights Meander Days and Fonthill Castle Guided Evening Tours. Starting on Saturday, November 16th, on all weekdays as well as weekends in November, daily one-hour guided tours […]

Disney on Ice – Let’s Dance!

Wells Fargo Center 3601 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table at Disney On Ice and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Wish upon a star with Asha as she and Valentino save the Kingdom of Rosas […]

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Share, listen, connect, ask, and learn about feelings and emotions at XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness, opening September 27 at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. Through facial expressions, words, movement, art making and other hands-on activities, XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness provides […]

Kwanzaa Celebration the Please Touch Museum

Please Touch Museum 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Kwanzaa celebration at the Please Touch Museum, featuring engaging storytime sessions and interactive activities that highlight the rich traditions and principles of this cultural holiday. Families can enjoy hands-on crafts, music, and dance, creating a vibrant and educational experience for all ages. Celebrate […]

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting Mall, 500 W. Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA, United States

Build the best memories at Philadelphia's top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29 - January 1, families can enjoy a winter wonderland of activities, festive decorations and more at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia. Holiday Bricktacular Activities: New for 2024! Build To Give […]

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village Gingerbread Competition and Display

Peddler’s Village 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope, PA, United States

The Gingerbread Competition & Display at Peddler’s Village is a feast for the eyes with more than 100 creative and whimsical entries crafted by the public in eight different categories: Traditional Holiday Gingerbread House Incredibly Unusual 3-Dimensional Gingerbread Creation Reproduction of a Movie or TV […]

A Longwood Christmas – Longwood Reimagined

A Longwood Christmas – Longwood Reimagined

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA, United States

This holiday season, Longwood Gardens welcomes you to their biggest and most magical Christmas landscape yet. Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as you never have before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined. Brand new spaces, from their sprawling new West Conservatory to imaginative […]

Escape From Winter Boredom Room!

Southampton Free Library 947 Street Road, Southampton, PA, United States

Join the Southampton Free Library for some special escape rooms during Winter Break. Will you be able to escape the boredom of winter? You will have 45 minutes to figure out the clues and escape! This escape room is intended for ages 5 and up. […]