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The Music at Marshall summer concert series returns this year with four concerts, beginning on June 19, 2025. 2025 Line-Up: June 19 – Sin Brothers: A high-energy band that knows how to fill the park with songs you forgot you loved. July 10 – Big Boy Brass: Horn-driven funk and […]
Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission! Get tickets here.
On September 5th, join a live Planetarium show entitled "Journey to the Outer Planets" at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Mather's live presentations are given by a professional astronomer and consist primarily of an overview of what is currently visible in the night sky. In addition, part of each show (approximately 10-15 […]
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
Join the American Helicopter Museum for their annual Girls in Aviation Day. This event, which is part of the museum's GIST (Girls in Science and Technology) program, will introduce young people to the opportunities available in aviation and aerospace engineering! Students will have the chance to explore organizations, companies, and […]
Join the fourth annual Oktoberfest in Downtown West Chester on Saturday, September 27th! Participating locations will have a select list of $6 fall beers or ciders and fall-themed appetizers. No tickets are needed, simply show up at one (or multiple) of the participating locations and ask for the Oktoberfest specials. There […]
Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission! Get tickets here.
Join Chesterbook Academy West Chester for an Open House event this fall. Since 1998, Chesterbrook Academy has helped children learn and grow in exciting ways. Their teachers prepare students for success in school and in life. As an Apple Distinguished School, they give every child in Kindergarten and up their […]
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
Join Chesterbook Academy West Chester for an Open House event this fall. Since 1998, Chesterbrook Academy has helped children learn and grow in exciting ways. Their teachers prepare students for success in school and in life. As an Apple Distinguished School, they give every child in Kindergarten and up their […]
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
Westtown’s 9th-12th Grade Open House on Saturday, October 25, is an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with faculty, students, and tour their 600-acre campus. Their Quaker Pre-K – 12th grade day and boarding school in West Chester offers students challenging academics in a supportive community that allows them to explore […]
Westtown’s 6th-8th Grade Open House on Thursday, October 30 is an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with faculty, students, and tour their 600-acre campus. Our Quaker Pre-K – 12 school in West Chester offers students challenging academics in a supportive community that allows them to explore their passions and […]
Join the fun at Treehouse World's Toddler Time Trick or Treat, a delightful event for children ages 5 and under. This popular gathering promises a morning filled with festive activities and sweet surprises. It's the perfect way for little ones to enjoy Halloween in a safe and enchanting environment. Please […]
Westtown’s Pre-K-5th Grade Open House on Wednesday, November 5 is an excellent opportunity to meet and connect with faculty, students, and tour their 600-acre campus. Their Quaker Pre-K – 12th grade school in West Chester offers students challenging academics in a supportive community that allows them to explore their passions […]
Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission! Get tickets here.
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
On November 15th, Santa will be joining Valerie Maria Photography's Malvern studio for an unforgettable day filled with joy, wonder, magic, and memories you and your children will cherish forever! Your children will be able to meet Santa himself, read a book, find their name on his nice list, all […]
This fall, join an exciting and educational pre-recorded show at WCU's Mather Planetarium. Dates and topics of these shows are: September 12, 2025: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity September 19, 2025: Astronaut October 17, 2025: Asteroid: Mission Extreme October 24, 2025: Oasis In Space November 14, 2025: Black […]
Kick off the holiday season at the 3rd annual Holiday Clover Market on November 22-23rd from 10 am-4 pm. Both days will offer indoor shopping opportunities at the Westtown School Athletic Center (Building 13) and the event is rain or shine. There is a one way road, Friends Meeting Lane, […]
Kick off the holiday season at the 3rd annual Holiday Clover Market on November 22-23rd from 10 am-4 pm. Both days will offer indoor shopping opportunities at the Westtown School Athletic Center (Building 13) and the event is rain or shine. There is a one way road, Friends Meeting Lane, […]
Vera Studio is returning to West Chester, PA to Pine + Quill for a creative, Thanksgiving-inspired floral centerpiece workshop. Arrange gorgeous Fall blooms to embrace the coziest holiday season, just in time for you to wow your guests with your Thanksgiving table florals. Spaces are limited - register here. Groups […]
Join Downtown West Chester and the West Chester Downtown Foundation for the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27th starting at 8 am. This 5K run / 2K walk is a great way to kick off the holiday early. Bring your family & friends and plan for this 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 […]
The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]
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 […]
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 […]
The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]
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 […]
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 […]
The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center's model train weekend is back and bigger than ever! Kick off the holiday season with three days of massive model train displays beginning Friday, November 28th. During normal business hours, visitors can experience the magic of several massive model train displays as well […]
Join Melanie for a Story Time event on the first Friday of every month at the American Helicopter Museum. The event will feature interactive read-alouds, a special art activity, and a mini pop-up book fair to shop from, and is included with museum admission! Get tickets here.
The West Chester Christmas Parade transports you to the hometown holiday of your dreams while more than 80,000 lights dazzle the crowds during Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. The official lighting of West Chester’s stunning new 28-foot Christmas tree begins at 6:30 pm with live musical performances on […]
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 […]
