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Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Chriskindlmarkt on Gay Street in downtown West Chester, hosted by the Chester County Art Association! This outdoor market is a holiday tradition, where you can shop unique, handcrafted gifts from local artisans, enjoy seasonal treats, and celebrate with live music and […]
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 […]
Gather in the golden glow of the season at the Chanukah celebration at the Chester County Courthouse. Enjoy an incredible fire performance by Jensen Brooks, donuts, latkes and cider, Chanukah music, and a fire truck dreidel drop. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested.
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 […]
Join Kesher Israel in West Chester for Kabbalat Shabbat Services, candle lighting and dinner. Arrive early for a Toddler Pre-party from 5:30-6 pm. Bring your own menorah. Tickets available online.
Bring your kiddos to Nightingale Materials every Saturday morning between 10 am–1 pm and let them explore their creative side! No sign up needed, just walk-in! Cost is $10 per child. All kids are welcome! It is best for littles to be past the crayon-eating stage, while our materials are […]
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 […]
Both new and returning fans of Brandywine's Wizard programs will love a full day of magic lead by experienced Wizardry professors. This day-off camp will be full of fun wizard activities and magical lessons. Learn spells, make wands, play Quadball (weather permitting), and create potions all while the magic unfolds. […]
Conestoga Girls Ice Hockey hosts their annual New Year's Eve public "Open Skate" fundraiser at Ice Line in West Chester, featuring community skating to support a college scholarship for a graduating senior. The event costs $10/skater (free for 5 & under/current players).
Have fun learning the game of chess, or getting some serious practice, with Coach Chuck Shaw! This program is for kids ages 5-15. No Registration Required. Please note, caregivers with children attending who are ages 10 or under MUST stay in the library or on the library premises during the […]
Teens and tweens, enjoy making bath bombs from ingredients you would find in your kitchen or bath, such as baking soda, Epsom salts, and food coloring. If time allows, make a sugar scrub too. Registration required.
Join The Speech and Language Center in 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. 30 minute class, 30 minutes open play and Q&A. You do NOT need to know any Spanish […]
Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, HARRIET tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Starring: Cynthia Erivo, […]
Join a two day event in honor of black history. Make Kimmy Cantrell masks, very cool, colorful masks that involve paint, and crazy designs. Come on in and get messy. Registration required.
Join a two day event in honor of black history. Make Kimmy Cantrell masks, very cool, colorful masks that involve paint, and crazy designs. Come on in and get messy. Registration required.
Join The Speech and Language Center in 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. 30 minute class, 30 minutes open play and Q&A. You do NOT need to know any Spanish […]
Have some fun with crazy lines, and crazy colors as we honor artist Charles McGee for Black History month. Make some really cool designs and create a 3-D picture! This is a 2 day project. Please sign up for both days - it's Tuesday and Thursday! Come and get messy! Registration […]
Join OneZo Bubble Tea for Love, Luck & Lunar New Year. This will be a cozy, welcoming community pop-up celebrating the Lunar New Year with games, crafts, sweet treats, and good fortune — hosted inside OneZo Bubble Tea. This boutique event is designed for everyone: families, friends, couples, students, and neighbors. Come […]
Have some fun with crazy lines, and crazy colors as we honor artist Charles McGee for Black History month. Make some really cool designs and create a 3-D picture! This is a 2 day project. Please sign up for both days - it's Tuesday and Thursday! Come and get messy! Registration […]
Celebrate Black History Month by learning about African American artist, Alma Thomas! Listen to a read aloud of Ablaze with Color: the Story of Painter Alma Thomas by Jeanne Walker Harvey. Then, create your own artwork inspired by the art style of Alma Thomas! For ages 5+ Required Registration begins 2/9/26
Artist Justin Lockley will be speaking to teens and tweens in honor of Black History Month. He will talk about overcoming obstacles and his journey to his dream of being an artist. Registration is required.
Join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine for an Open House—a free, family-friendly event designed to help you stay active now and lock in the biggest savings of the year. The open house will feature: Free trial group exercise classes Hands-on family activities Summer camp previews and staff meet-and-greets Program samplers […]
The Uptown Studio Annual Future Stars Benefit is on March 14, 2026, from 12:30PM - 5:00PM. This event showcases the talent and creativity of the local Future Stars with performances by The Uptown Singers, Singing Artist, Singing Academy and their talented improvisation students.
Comedy meets magic in one night of laughs and surprises. Andy Gross is one of today’s most popular touring comedy-magicians and ventriloquists, performing to sold-out audiences across the country. With over one billion views of his viral videos and a hit Amazon Prime special, Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me?, he […]
Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]
Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]
Step inside the world of pure imagination in this golden-ticket musical adventure! Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. brings the delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory to life in a whimsical, family-friendly musical packed with magic, mischief, and music. Featuring beloved songs from the classic 1971 film—alongside delightful new tunes—this scrumdidilyumptious production […]
