Events & Fundraisers
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Coatesville Christmas Parade to Bring Holiday Cheer on December 3
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes place down historic Lincoln Highway on Dec. 3, 2022 at 10 AM. Brought to life back in the 1950s, the parade has been a tradition ever since. Last year, over 160 plus entries graced the Lincoln Highway from dancers swirling their…
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Holiday Mash-Up: Tours of Pottstown’s Historic Homes in Dec. Finery Fund July 4 Celebration
GoFourth, the Independence Day celebration in Pottstown, is getting a little early Christmas present from a Dec. 4 day of touring the borough’s decorated homes. Proceeds from the latter will help defray the costs of the former. The holiday tours are self-guided, but for those who would prefer to leave the driving to someone else,…
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Immaculata University to Host Joyful Christmas Meet-and-Greet for Prospective Students
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet-and-greet event on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 5—7:30 PM in Villa Maria Hall on the university’s campus. Prospective students are invited to view Immaculata’s beautiful Christmas decorations and enjoy holiday treats. Weather permitting, current students will provide lantern-lit tours of the campus and its holiday lights. This event will…
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West Chester University’s Opera Theatre to Present ‘Cinderella’ by Female Composer from 1904
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre presents Cinderella by Pauline Viardot on Friday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 3 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street in West Chester. This playful adaptation of Cinderella is a 1904 chamber opera that was originally…
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Kennett Square to Honor Service Members Throughout November
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Kennett Square will be observing November to host multiple events to remember men and women of service, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Following Veteran’s Day, the borough will be hosting a memorial service for the 50th anniversary of two police officers who were…
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Dunwoody Hosts In-Person Holiday Bazaar Nov. 17
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The public is invited to attend. The Bazaar is the culmination of countless hours of preparation by Dunwoody’s residents, who organize the event as well as collect and create the items to be…
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Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Unveils New Logo and Website
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry unveiled a brand-new logo and website on Nov. 3, 2022, during their Annual Awards Celebration at Longwood Gardens. “The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is thrilled to unveil our new logo and website,” said Laura Manion, President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.…
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Shedding Its Virtual Past, the 2022 National Dog Show Embarks Unrestricted in Oaks
The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time in two years, the public is welcome onsite, free of pandemic-related restrictions or limitations. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP), event presenter since 1879, has stated that it eagerly anticipates…
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Shedding Its Virtual Past, the 2022 National Dog Show Embarks Unrestricted in Oaks
The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time in two years, the public is welcome onsite, free of pandemic-related restrictions or limitations. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP), event presenter since 1879, has stated that it eagerly anticipates…
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Discussion with WWII Veterans, Rare WWII Exhibition to Be Held at West Chester University
As the nation prepares to celebrate its silent heroes, the grim realities of World War II will be explored in a conversation with World War II veterans that will immediately be followed by the opening of a special exhibition featuring rare WWII memorabilia, including original WWII posters and press materials from the collection of Stephen…
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Chester County Library to Host Adult Mental Health Forum
Representative Kristine Howard and the Chester County Library will co-host a second Adult Mental Health Forum this year on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 5 – 7 PM in the library’s Struble Room. Visitors can connect with resources from several local agencies and listen to local experts talk about the current condition of mental health in…
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Chester County History Center Welcomes November With Plentiful Calendar of Events
The Chester County History Center has a plentiful calendar of events in November that are sure to inform, fascinate, and entertain participants: Oaklands Cemetery Walking Tour (walking tour) Saturday, Nov. 12 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM As you walk the streets of West Chester, you’ll see names like Darlington, Butler, and Everhart. But do you know the…
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Malvern Bank to Host Free Seminar About ‘Gainful Giving’
Malvern Bank will host a free seminar – “Gainful Giving; A Charitable Giving Seminar,” on Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the Washington Building at Historic Yellow Springs at 1701 Art School Road in Chester Springs. A “mix and mingle” will begin at 4:30 PM with the program beginning at 5:30 PM. Attendance is free but registration…
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Laughs for Literacy Event to Support Closing the Literacy Gap for Children in Chester County
Partners in Outreach, a volunteer-run nonprofit that serves children and families throughout Chester County, will be hosting Laughs for Literacy at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester on Nov. 18. Beginning at 6:30 PM, Laughs for Literacy is the only major “fun-raiser” held by the nonprofit. It raises awareness and funds for the…
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The Butterfingers Angel Kicks Off a Hilarious and Heartfelt Holiday Season at Uptown
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center presents the gift of theatre and celebrates a major new beginning. The West Chester performing arts organization kicks off its new regional theatre program with a smart, original and heartfelt retelling of the greatest story ever told. Written by Tony Award-winning playwright and novelist William Gibson, The Butterfingers Angel, Mary…
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Dunwoody Holiday Bazaar Open to Community Again After 3 Years
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The public is invited to attend. The Bazaar is the culmination of countless hours of preparation by Dunwoody’s residents, who organize the event as well as collect and create the items to be…
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Annual Halloween Ball at Chester County History Center Only Days Away
Chester County History Center (CCHC) will hold its 4th Annual Halloween Ball on Oct. 29, 2022. This year’s event, Le Cirque, is themed after the circus and seeks to evoke childhood memories, nostalgia, wondrous experiences, and how they are integral to our personal history. Enjoy signature cocktails and fine circus-themed fare by Spence Café, dance to…
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Chester County Spots for ‘Phanatics’ to Catch Phillies Games
As the Phillies sweep through the season, ‘phanatics’ from across the region are hitting their favorite spots to watch their beloved team play. Whether it be gritty dives or high-end sports bars, there’s nothing that unites the region more than gathering together to watch the game. Here are a few places in Chester County where…
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