The 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.
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. |
2 events,
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. |
1 event,
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. |
3 events,
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. |
4 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.
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.
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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Ready to Rewind? Join us for a fun Saturday evening, August 1 at The Grove Summer Concert benefiting Paoli Hospital Foundation featuring the Class of ’84 - Eighties Tribute Band live at The Grove in Malvern. Limited seating will be available. Please leave outside food, drinks, coolers, and lawn chairs […]
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. |
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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. |
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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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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. |
3 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. |
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. |
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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.
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. |
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, |
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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. |
3 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. |
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. |
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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, |
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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. |
3 events,
The Gay Street Open-Air Market returns for 2026 in Downtown West Chester. |