The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
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The Best Things To Do Around The Main Line with Kids
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5 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. 
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood. 
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. 
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits. |
4 events,
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.
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Explore the life of silent hunters of the night on July 28th at Tyler Arboretum.Step into the mysterious world of owls and discover the remarkable adaptations that make them masters of the night. Meet live ambassador owls up close and learn how silent flight, powerful talons, and extraordinary hearing help them thrive after dark. |
2 events,
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits. |
4 events,
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood. 
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York.
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits. |
6 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Visit SHIFT between July 25-31 during store hours for the Moss and Mineral Pop-In event! Find beautifully illustrated prints depicting the symbiotic relationship between native plants and insects from the Eastern Temperate Forests and a new batch of hand-crafted wooden mushrooms made from locally-grown foraged wood.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York. 
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn!
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits. 
Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages. |
6 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York.
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Join the Ridley-Springfield Girl Scouts for their inaugural Community Block Party & Maker's Market: a one-of-a-kind event bringing together local families, talented makers, small businesses, community organizations, and Girl Scouts for an exciting day filled with activities for all ages.
The Goshen Country Fair returns to West Chester from July 27 through August 1, offering six evenings of family fun with amusement rides, games, live entertainment, delicious fair food, and traditional agricultural exhibits.
Experience the epic story of Moses in THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, brought to life in Conshohocken's Mary Wood Park with breathtaking music and powerful storytelling. From the grandeur of ancient Egypt to a journey of courage, faith, and freedom, this unforgettable production will inspire audiences of all ages. |
5 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
The O’Neills Continental Youth Championships is the largest Youth Gaelic Games tournament outside of Ireland. Found in 2004, the tournament hosts teams from the USGAA, Canadian GAA, and New York. 
Enjoy the Phillies game on an 80” HD projector screen at Harmony Kids Playhouse while the kids play in our safe, engaging space built specifically for ages 0–4. |
3 events,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
2 events,
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Visit Suburban Square on August 4, 2026 from 6-9pm for the Ardmore Business Association's National Night Out. Enjoy carnival rides, live music, jugglers, funnel cakes, face painting, and more! |
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1 event,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
2 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn! |
4 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
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Wade into adventure for a hands on exploration of stream health and water ecology. Explore the creek and collect water samples, catch macroinvertebrates, and learn how these tiny creatures help us understand the health of our waterways. 
Get tickets now for the spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows at Longwood Gardens. Experience everything from a Journey to Oz that defies gravity to a swoon-worthy show of classics, to the magic of Leroy Anderson, space-themed hits, 80s tunes, and more. |
5 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
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Thinking about swim lessons? Join Goldfish Swim School - Fort Washington on Saturday, August 9th, from 1:00–3:00 PM for a FREE trial lesson and experience the Goldfish difference!
Enjoy the Phillies game on an 80” HD projector screen at Harmony Kids Playhouse while the kids play in our safe, engaging space built specifically for ages 0–4. |
3 events,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
2 events,
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The Philadelphia Dance Academy invites you to an Open House at the Ardmore studios on Tuesday August 11, 2026 from 5:30-7:00pm. Prospective and current families will meet-and-greet with faculty, enjoy a personalized tour, and participate in fun children's activities. |
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1 event,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
3 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. 
Bread & Salt is a community-centered exhibition and programming series presented by 20×20 House Gallery and the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation (LEDC). Through art, storytelling, recipes, and shared meals, the project explores how food connects us to memory, family, migration, culture, ritual, identity, and belonging.
Join PlayIn Time Productions for a weekly, interactive musical program geared toward children ages newborn to five and their parents or caregivers. Instructor Virginia will guide families through warming up their bodies with movement, practicing listening skills using activities like freeze dances, and jamming to classic and new tunes. PlayIn Time’s Music Circles build musical connection and community through shared fun. Get ready to dance, jam, and learn! |
2 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |
3 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |
3 events,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
1 event, |
0 events,
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1 event,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
2 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. 
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is thrilled to bring back its free pop-up Beer Garden series—an open-air celebration of community, live music, and fun. |
4 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. 
Step up to the flower bar and create your own bouquet using locally grown, seasonal blooms from area farms. Bring a vase or container from home (or choose from our stash of recycled ones) and design something beautiful while supporting sustainable flowers and local growers.
Get tickets now for the spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows at Longwood Gardens. Experience everything from a Journey to Oz that defies gravity to a swoon-worthy show of classics, to the magic of Leroy Anderson, space-themed hits, 80s tunes, and more. |
4 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
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On Sunday, August 23; 12:00 – 8:00 PM, the Ukrainian Folk Festival & Summer Concert 2026 will be held at the Ukrainian American Sport Center (www.tryzub.org), County Line and Lower State Roads, Horsham, PA. |
3 events,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
1 event, |
0 events,
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1 event,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
1 event,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |
4 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. 
Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited (Glen Mills) have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join them for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. Visitors will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]
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Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park to help us celebrate this amazing little insect, the butterfly. This annual program will include information on tagging, feeding, and raising butterflies. |
3 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |
3 events,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
1 event, |
0 events,
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1 event,
Hosted by the Haverford Township Free Library, bring your littles ages 0-5 for story time each Monday and Thursday morning at a different park. |
1 event,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |
2 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |
4 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
Get tickets now for the spectacular Fireworks & Fountains Shows at Longwood Gardens. Experience everything from a Journey to Oz that defies gravity to a swoon-worthy show of classics, to the magic of Leroy Anderson, space-themed hits, 80s tunes, and more. |