25 Awesome Things to Do With Kids
From playing pretend on a giant wooden castle, to climbing up a real-life concrete one, there’s an endless amount of activities for kids to enjoy in Bucks County. Find these fun, educational, and exciting activities to do with the whole family.
1. New Hope Railroad
View the beautiful countryside as you climb aboard the New Hope Railroad! Check their schedule for family-friendly excursions below!
2. Washington Crossing Historic Park
Explore restored 18th-century buildings and homes, Revolutionary War gravesites, and more at this 500-acre historic park.
3. Ringing Rocks Park
Bring your own hammer to strike the boulder field in the 123-acre Ringing Rocks Park and hear them ring like a bell! Explore more below.
4. Giggleberry Fair
At this indoor obstacle course, kids can run through all the levels, ride the carousel, win prizes at the arcade and eat yummy snacks.
5. Shady Brook Farm
Have farm-tastic fun all year round! Pick your own fruit, or enjoy their seasonal events like their FallFest and Holiday Light Show.
6. TreeTrails Adventures at Phoenix Sport Club
Hop on six courses built around trees using quirky bridges, netted tunnels, gliding rides, and zip lines to navigate tree to tree.
7. The Tileworks
Tour a piece of Bucks County’s history and get the chance to purchase handmade reissues of tiles and mosaics. Learn more at the link below!
8. Sesame Place® Philadelphia
Sesame Place® Philadelphia is a popular theme park with full of fun for the whole family. Celebrate their year-round events below!
9. Mercer Museum
Visit this six-story reinforced concrete castle designed by Henry Mercer. Find local and national exhibits, as well as pre-Industrial tools.
10. Bowman's Hill Tower & Wildflower Preserve
See Bucks County from above at Bowman's Tower. Then enjoy the beautiful scenery hiking through 134 acres of Bowman’s Wildflower Preserve.
11. Michener Art Museum
The Michener is an independent cultural institution that exhibits arts, offers various family-themed activities and other programs.
12. Kids Castle
Climb and play on this eight-story wooden playground complete with slides, swings, a treehouse, and a rocket ship.
13. Peace Valley Lavender Farm
See and smell the field at the Peace Valley Lavender Farm! Their unique shop is open year-round and filled with handmade lavender gifts.
14. Bucks County Children's Museum
Reserve your playdate at this museum made for little ones. Children can explore exhibits featuring a hospital, town square, and more!
15. Nature Centers
Nature centers offer lots of public programs and rental options for young explorers. Discover hands-on exploratory activities and more!
16. Doylestown Rock Gym & Adventure Center
Packages for all ages and ability levels are offered at this facility, as well as walk-in packages, climbing lessons, and adaptive climbing.
17. The Cloak & Wand in Peddler's Village
The Cloak and Wand is a fantasy store and a potion bar dedicated to the wizards and witches of folklore, myth and literature!
18. Bowlero
This is your one-stop shop for arcade games, laser tag, and bowling. Keep score as you and the family bowl one of their 48 all-star lanes.
19. Ice Cream and Sweets
From homemade ice cream shops to delicious doughnut shops, cure your sweet tooth craving at an abundance of yummy stops.
20. Nockamixon State Park
This 5,286-acre park is inclusive of Tohickon Creek, Three Mile Run, Haycock Run, and Lake Nockamixon. Go swimming, picnic, fish, and more!
21. Family Friendly Breweries & Wineries
Many of the breweries and wineries in Bucks county are welcoming to children. Naked Brewing Co. offers an outdoor area filled with games!
22. Pennsbury Manor
Jump back to the 17th century and enjoy this historic Bucks County landmark! Explore 43 acres filled with gardens, stables, and more!
23. Snipes Farm and Education Center
Snipes offers various hands-on learning about farming and nature. Shop local at their Farm Market and visit the animals!
24. Fonthill Castle
Take a tower tour of this castle built by Henry Chapman Mercer, where you'll climb many steps to hidden rooms filled with beautiful tiles.
25. Deerwood Alpacas
This small alpaca breeding farm allows for scheduled visits of the charming ‘pacas. Pet these peaceful creatures and visit their gift after.