As proud members of the Chester County community, the team at Mattioni is dedicated to helping families improve the quality of daily life, from plumbing solutions to HVAC upgrades. Now that Family Day is right around the corner, our team wants to help you and your family in a different way, by telling you about some Family Day events in Chester County.

1. Spend Some Time at Local Farmers Markets

First on our list of activities for Family Day is touring the many local farmers markets that Chester County has to offer. Featuring only the finest local vendors of fresh produce, free-range meats, flowers, and delicious homemade baked goods, spices, preserves, relishes, and artisanal soap, there is an abundance of delights to enjoy at these farmers markets. Some include:

West Chester Growers Market

• Where:

Downtown West Chester

Chestnut and Church St., West Chester, PA 19380

• When:

Saturday, May 11^th

9:00am-1:00pm

Downingtown Farmers Market

• Where:

Kerr Park, by the Gazebo on Pennsylvania Avenue

Downingtown, PA 19335

• When:

Saturday, May 11^th

9:00am-1:00pm

Malvern Farmers Market

• Where:

Burke Park

Warren Ave. and Roberts Rd, Malvern, PA 19355

• When:

Saturday, May 11^th

9:00am-1:00pm

Thornton Farmers Market

• Where:

Near Thornbury Park Baseball Field

330 Glen Mills Rd., Thornton, PA 19373

• When:

Saturday, May 11^th

10:00am-1:00pm

2. Spend the Day at Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park

For a full-day or even a weekend adventure, you could spend time with your family at Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park. With over 35 rides, shows, and attractions, this is a perfect destination for a Pennsylvania stay-cation with your family. In addition to the park, you can cool off at Duke’s Lagoon play area, have a dinosaur-themed adventure on Exploration Island, or snap some photos with the princes and princesses of Lancaster Park. For more information about this park, you can visit the official site.

3. Enjoy the Beauty of Longwood Gardens

If you and your family love spending some quality time in the great outdoors, consider celebrating Family Day at Longwood Gardens. Featuring fountains with 750 jets, the Italian-style open-air theater features astounding fountain shows with live artists performing a variety of music genres. These shows run all day and throughout the evening hours of the Gardens, so you and your family can catch as many performances as you want to! You can also enjoy live music and dinner under the stars at the Beer Garden from 5:00pm-8:00pm, each weekend night. For more information about Longwood Gardens, you can visit the official site.

4. Take Part in Family Affair at Palace Bowling

For a more immersive nature adventure, you can take your family on a camping and fishing trip to the beautiful Marsh Creek State Park. Offering hiking, biking, horse riding, boating, fishing, and swimming, this park is a fantastic place to unplug and reconnect with your loved ones. Even if you want to just spend the day without roughing it at night, there is a lot of family fun to be had at this park. For more information, visit the official site.

5. Attend the Dogwood Festival

Another exciting event to keep in mind for Family Day is the Dogwood Festival and parade from May 13^th-May 18^th. As an important part of celebrating the arrival of spring and Armed Forces Day in Phoenixville, PA, this festival and parade promises plenty of family fun. With rides, games, and delicious food, the fun abounds at this 5-day event. 

6. Bring Your Family to Styer’s Festival of the Peony

As another fun festival to attend for Family Day, Styer’s Festival of the Peony promises to be a truly memorable experience. From May 17^th-May 28^th, 11:00am-6:30pm, you and your family can enjoy the beauty of 55,000 Peony plants of 100 different varieties in the picturesque hills of Brandywine Valley. We recommend making a day of it by bringing a full picnic to be enjoyed among the breathtaking peony blooms. With the perfect backdrop, you and your family can snap some great pictures to commemorate the day. For more information, visit the official site.

Other Ways to Celebrate Your Family

Although there are plenty of Family Day events in Chester county, you can celebrate your loved ones 365 days of the year by maximizing the comfort in your home. Mattioni understands the value of family and we are dedicated to providing your family with year-round comfort. For any of your plumbing, heating, or cooling needs, call a Mattioni pro at 610-400-8510 or chat with us on our website!