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Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

2nd Annual West Chester Porchfest

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Come out to hear the music of the 2nd Annual West Chester Porchfest. Stroll from porch to porch and relax on front lawns and sidewalks, and enjoy live, local talent in historic West Chester. Food trucks and children’s activities add to the festivities. West Chester […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for 2023 and will officially begin on Friday, May 5th! The Open-Air Market was created during the pandemic to give residents and visitors more space to shop, eat, and explore town. Now, it has become one of our most […]

Caroling in Downtown West Chester

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Head over to the historic Chester County Courthouse for a live performance by The Uptown Singers as a part of the Making Spirits Bright Music Series.

The West Chester Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is proud to bring back the West Chester Christmas Parade to downtown West Chester! It's a brilliant kick-off for six weekends of holiday lights and festivities during Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester. Come […]

West Chester Halloween Parade

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The West Chester Halloween Parade is back on Wednesday, October 26th starting at 7pm! The parade will start at the intersection of Church St. and Market St. and do a loop around the downtown. You can grab a goodie bag at one of the donation […]

Chester County Restaurant Festival

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Chester County Restaurant and Food Truck Festival is West Chester's biggest festival of the year. This foodie event is full of entertainment, information booths, local artisans, and tons of delicious food from around Chester County. Local Chester County food vendors and restaurants take over downtown […]

West Chester First Friday

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

First Friday is back in Downtown West Chester! At this month's event, there will be will be face painting outside of Sedona Taphouse by Stefanie Heron Birl (aka Birl Girl Designs), plus onyx&honey will be performing a blend of electro-pop-punk-funk-singer songwriter-soul at the Old Chester […]

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Gay Street Open-Air Market

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

The Gay Street Open-Air Market is back for the 2022 summer season! Come visit this outdoor walkable market spanning four blocks in the heart of West Chester. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, Gay Street (between Matlack Street and New Street) will be […]

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West Chester Restaurant Week

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Starting on February 27th, West Chester’s Restaurant Week is back! This fun filled week is the perfect opportunity for you to support your favorite restaurant or explore something new. West Chester’s culinary masters will be creating special multi-course prix fixe menus that we will featured […]

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‘Twas the Weekend Before Christmas

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights as Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester continues with ‘Twas the Weekend Before Christmas. Devote yourself to last-minute shopping (and celebrating!) at our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants and enjoy roaming carolers, free hot chocolate and […]

West Chester Santa Band Stroll

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

For over 40 years, the "Santa Band" has been bringing the joy of the holidays to local restaurants and pubs with their live music and fun antics! All you have to do is "go out" to your favorite downtown West Chester establishment on Wednesday, December […]

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Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekend in West Chester

Downtown West Chester N. High and Gay Street, West Chester, PA, United States

Stroll through thousands of twinkling lights as Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester continues with an Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekend! West Chester is decked out for the borough’s beloved tree lighting ceremony, followed by a fabulous holiday bazaar, breakfast with Santa, carolers, […]