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Join a morning of community and generosity at Glen Eagle Square’s Veterans Memorial for the Glen Eagle SquareFood Drive benefiting Philabundance. Your donation of non-perishable food items will help support local families facing food insecurity. The Virtual Food Drive will launch the same day, giving shoppers and the wider community […]
Join the Upper Merion Library on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm for an evening of fun and games! Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of board games—there will be plenty of games to choose from, and you’re welcome to bring your own favorites too. […]
Come bounce like it is still summer at Camp Kef’s Bounce House and Playground Meetup on National Camp T-Shirt Day! Families are invited to blow off some energy after school as you enjoy an afternoon filled with playground time, bounce house jumping, and snacks.
The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
This annual festival at St. Mary's Episcopal Church welcomes the Wayne community and beyond. Enjoy fall foods to take home or savor in the spacious Father Greene Room of the Parish House. A German-themed lunch cafe is open from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm. The Sweet and Savory booth features […]
Join the Easttown Library for a day filled with health and wellness activities. This is more than just another health fair. It’s an opportunity to discover that health is within reach, that wellness goes beyond pills, and that together we can empower people with real, practical solutions. At the Community […]
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Main Line Art Center is hosting its 3rd Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, an international grassroots effort among ceramic artists and art organizations to fight hunger in our communities! Buy a handmade bowl, join us for a shared meal, and learn more about how you can help alleviate hunger in your […]
The Swarthmore Farmers Market is a community-led market that brings fresh, locally sourced food to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot. Open every Saturday from May to November with an average of 19 vendors every weekend, this market is a beloved weekend tradition for grocery shopping with the neighbors. Each […]
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Join the Delaware County Symphony for DCS Symphony Explorers, a free introduction to symphonic music for elementary and middle school age students accompanied by a parent or guardian. From 6:30 – 7:00 pm, participants will learn about the clarinet and music to be performed by the Delaware County Symphony in […]
Thanksgiving is not just about food, but about kindness, helping others, and gratitude. Join the Upper Merion Township Library to learn more about thankfulness and to do some fun projects to help others around the holidays in our community. This program is for grades K-4. Registration is required.
Mr. Don returns to the Norwood Library with an original, interactive Thanksgiving Storytime where participants become part of the story! This event is for all ages.
Join the Speech and Language Center in West Chester for this opportunity to build early exposure to the sounds and rhythms of Spanish in a structured, play-based story group facilitated by a licensed Spanish-speaking Speech-Language Pathologist. You do NOT need to know any Spanish to join!
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season! Enjoy the music while you do some local holiday shopping. Downtown West Chester Schedule: Friday, Nov. 28 – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Black Friday) Saturday, Nov. 29 […]
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. Participants will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season! Enjoy the music while you do some local holiday shopping. Downtown West Chester Schedule: Friday, Nov. 28 – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Black Friday) Saturday, Nov. 29 […]
Help make the park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Bring the whole family for a joyful evening featuring a community sing-along, Santa’s arrival, warm cookies and hot cocoa, and the annual Trappe Tree Lighting celebration!
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Join the Maguire Art Museum for a creative day of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, join them for a reading of "Frederick" by Leo Lionni, exploring the Stained Glass Gallery, and making colorful winter paintings to keep warm through the cold months. Free and open to […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Join Riverbend for a festive afternoon at the Merry and Mindful Makers Market. Riverbend will be hosting local artists, makers, and growers who will be sharing their handmade, eco-friendly gifts at this outdoor marketplace. Pick up a holiday gift for someone special, or take the time to explore the preserve […]
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season! Enjoy the music while you do some local holiday shopping. Downtown West Chester Schedule: Friday, Nov. 28 – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Black Friday) Saturday, Nov. 29 […]
Upper Merion Township’s annual Holiday Village event is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, from 12 noon until 3 pm behind the Township building in the lower level lot/park. The event is free to the public and family-friendly! The event will include dozens of crafters and holiday vendors, gingerbread house display […]
Step into the glow of the past at Candlelight at Morgan. Experience the Morgan Log House as it was meant to be seen—by flickering candlelight. Wander through the historic home decorated for the season, enjoy warm refreshments, and hear stories of winter traditions, holiday cheer, and life in centuries past. […]
The Berwyn Farmer's Market is back and better than ever with expanded hours and vendors, new charity partners, live music every first Sunday, a kids' zone, food trucks, and special theme days. The market will be open weekly on Sundays from May 18 through December 21, 2025, with brief breaks […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Join the Upper Merion Library on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm for an evening of fun and games! Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of board games—there will be plenty of games to choose from, and you’re welcome to bring your own favorites too. […]
Voted one of USA Today’s Top Places to See Santa Claus, more than 80,000 lights glow in West Chester this holiday season during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Enjoy free family fun including free photos with Santa in front of M&T Bank on the Square with their new […]
Join Miss Rebecca and fellow homeschool and non-traditional schooled friends for a holiday craft hour! Learn about Hanukkah and make a themed craft to celebrate the holiday. This homeschool hangout program is for ages 7+. Little ones may stay in the room, but they must be accompanied by an adult […]
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season! Enjoy the music while you do some local holiday shopping. Downtown West Chester Schedule: Friday, Nov. 28 – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Black Friday) Saturday, Nov. 29 […]
