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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Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, United States

Through December 24, guests can surf the yuletide at Christmas Underwater and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! Adventure Aquarium’s most notable holiday experiences include: Photo Opps with […]

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 […]

Babes in Toyland

Babes in Toyland

Music Mountain Theatre 1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ, United States

The villainous Barnaby has fallen in love with sweet Mistress Mary Quite Contrary.  If he can’t buy her love, then he’ll force her to marry him by threatening to foreclose on her mother, the poor Widow Piper.  Mary already has her heart set on marrying […]

Alpaca Christmas at the Farm

Alpaca Christmas at the Farm

Harley Hill Farm 451 Kellers Road, Quakertown, PA, United States

Looking for that old fashioned and magical family holiday experience? Bring the family to visit with 25 alpacas, including a new baby. Enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cocoa. Be sure to visit Santa in the Alpaca barn from 1 to 3 pm each day. […]

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market 201 Station Rd, Quakertown, PA, United States

Santa is visiting the Quakertown Farmer's Market every Saturday and Sunday in December up (excluding the weekend following Christmas). Bucks County families are welcome to visit with Santa, get a picture to come and tell him your Christmas present wishes! Santa’s display is set up […]

A Christmas Carol With Gerald Dickens

A Christmas Carol With Gerald Dickens

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

Gerald Dickens returns to Byers’ Choice for his 20th year performing the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” which has received standing ovations all over the world!. Relive the timeless tale of the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge, his encounters with three fearful ghosts, and Scrooge’s Christmas morning […]

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]

Walking Wonderland Light Show

Walking Wonderland Light Show

Arader Farm 746 S. Trappe Road, Collegeville, PA, United States

In Partnership with Upper Providence Parks & Rec, Arader Farms presents Walking Wonderland Light Show happening Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nov. 29–Dec. 21, 2024. This walk-through attraction is something the whole family will enjoy! Each weekend features special guests and activities, so visit their website for […]

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 […]

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Music Mountain Theatre 1483 NJ-179, Lambertville, NJ, United States

Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than happiness. But, on Christmas Eve, he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts lead him through his Past, Present, and Future. This spectacular musical adaptation of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, United States

Through December 24, guests can surf the yuletide at Christmas Underwater and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! Adventure Aquarium’s most notable holiday experiences include: Photo Opps with […]

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 […]

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Photos with Santa at the Quakertown Farmer’s Market

Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market 201 Station Rd, Quakertown, PA, United States

Santa is visiting the Quakertown Farmer's Market every Saturday and Sunday in December up (excluding the weekend following Christmas). Bucks County families are welcome to visit with Santa, get a picture to come and tell him your Christmas present wishes! Santa’s display is set up […]

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Please Touch Museum

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

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Please Touch Museum! Enjoy interactive activities and special storytime that honor the traditions of the Festival of Lights. Bring your family to create cherished memories and learn about the joys of Hanukkah in a fun, engaging environment.

A Christmas Carol With Gerald Dickens

A Christmas Carol With Gerald Dickens

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

Gerald Dickens returns to Byers’ Choice for his 20th year performing the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol,” which has received standing ovations all over the world!. Relive the timeless tale of the penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge, his encounters with three fearful ghosts, and Scrooge’s Christmas morning […]

Holiday Magic With John Williams

Zlock Performing Arts Center 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA, United States

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the iconic music of America's greatest composer, John Williams. Hear beloved selections from E.T., Harry Potter, Superman, Star Wars, Jaws and much more, played by the Pennsylvania Philharmonic Holiday Brass Band.

Six13 – Chanukah Concert

Temple Beth Am 971 Old York Rd, Abington, PA, United States

Get ready for an electrifying performance by a renowned Jewish A Cappella group at Beth Am in Abington! Known for their sensational hits like "Elton Johnukah," "Bohemian Chanukah"," Billy Joel Passover, and "That Shabbot Feeling," they bring a unique and vibrant twist to your favorite […]

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Astra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Amongst the Stars

Abington Art Center 515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, PA, United States

Astra Lumina illuminates the Philadelphia area with an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center, Thursday– Sunday, Nov. 21–Dec. 15. Astra Lumina invites you to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Goldfish Swim School, Fort Washington – Swim Social

Goldfish Swim School 1661 Easton Road, Warrington, PA, United States

Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington is hosting a free swim social on Monday, December 16th from 10am-12pm for ages 2-5 years old. There will be snacks, crafts and of course swimming! The event is completely free for everyone. If you sign up for perpetual […]

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Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Christmas Underwater at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Dr, Camden, NJ, United States

Through December 24, guests can surf the yuletide at Christmas Underwater and explore a winter waterland filled with holiday d-eel-ights like Scuba Santa, indoor snow flurries, the World’s Tallest Underwater Christmas Tree, and merry more! Adventure Aquarium’s most notable holiday experiences include: Photo Opps with […]

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 […]