Gay Street Open Air Market 2026
Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PAThe Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
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The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester.
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.
Take a peek inside, stay to play, and discover how curiosity comes to life at Ivybrook Academy in Bala Cynwyd. Everyone is welcome to join for a suncatcher craft and free play in the gym on Tuesday, July 21 from 1 - 2:30pm.
Bring the whole family for a special edition of the Lock 60 walking tour! Kids can enjoy hands-on activities, explore history, and even help open the Lock themselves in a unique interactive experience.
Rain or shine; Pre-Registration is due via email at least one week prior to the event.
This workshop is designed to help parents learn about the best practices surrounding starting solid food. Learn from an expert. Perfect for parents with babies from 3-9 month before and during the transition to solids. Led by speech and language pathologist with a feeding background Heidi Buchakjian, SLP. Heidi will help you prevent feeding issues before they start, answer your questions and so much more. Pre-crawling babies welcome.
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.
Tickets are now available for our next production, SISTER ACT! Based on the movie, a disco singer finds herself in a unexpected predicament and needs to go into witness protection. She finds that protection hiding in a church as a nun. Full of moments that will make you laugh, cry, and want to join into the worship!
Join astrologer and life coach Kevin Arba for an engaging online presentation exploring what astrology, history, and long-term planetary cycles suggest about the extraordinary period we're living through.
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!
Goldfish Swim School - Oaks is back with another Minis and Music Family Swim event! Join them for a morning of music, movement, and splashing fun!
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.
Tickets are now available for our next production, SISTER ACT! Based on the movie, a disco singer finds herself in a unexpected predicament and needs to go into witness protection. She finds that protection hiding in a church as a nun. Full of moments that will make you laugh, cry, and want to join into the worship!
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.
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 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 […]
Explore 200+ local makers at the Chester County Craft Show on Saturday, July 25 from 9 am - 3 pm.
Join Morgan Log House for a hands-on, interactive Metal Detecting Workshop on July 25th from 10AM–11AM!
Tickets are now available for our next production, SISTER ACT! Based on the movie, a disco singer finds herself in a unexpected predicament and needs to go into witness protection. She finds that protection hiding in a church as a nun. Full of moments that will make you laugh, cry, and want to join into the worship!
Tickets are now available for our next production, SISTER ACT! Based on the movie, a disco singer finds herself in a unexpected predicament and needs to go into witness protection. She finds that protection hiding in a church as a nun. Full of moments that will make you laugh, cry, and want to join into the worship!
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.