• West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8

    West Chester University’s Dance Company Presents ‘DIVERGENCE’ Dance Concert on Nov. 7-8

    West Chester University’s (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance and the University Dance Company (UDC) present the fall dance concert DIVERGENCE on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester.…

  • November Events in Chester County to Add to Your Calendar

    November Events in Chester County to Add to Your Calendar

    November events throughout Chester County offer residents another month of fall fun, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Here are five November events happening throughout the county to add to your calendar this month. Fertility Dreams Foundation Gala—Exton. On Nov. 8, the Fertility Dreams Foundation will host its biggest annual fundraiser at Whitford Country…

  • Pints for a Purpose: An Evening to Support Barclay Friends

    Pints for a Purpose: An Evening to Support Barclay Friends

    Join Barclay Friends on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5-8:00 PM for a night of camaraderie, great food, and community spirit at Locust Lane Craft Brewery during their Pints for a Purpose series! This special evening invites friends and neighbors to gather in support of programs that enhance the lives of older adults in our community.…

  • Annual West Chester Festival Combats Food Insecurity With Delicious Chili

    Annual West Chester Festival Combats Food Insecurity With Delicious Chili

    The annual West Chester Chili Cook-Off brought another year of community support and delicious chili, writes Winthrop Rodgers for Chester County Press. On Oct. 19, dozens of professional and amateur cooks lined West Chester’s Gay Street to serve all types of chili. Visitors sampled vendors all day long and cast their votes for the best…

  • This Year’s ‘A Longwood Christmas’ Promises Bejeweled Holiday Magic

    This Year’s ‘A Longwood Christmas’ Promises Bejeweled Holiday Magic

    This year’s “A Longwood Christmas” promises Longwood Gardens visitors another year of spectacular holiday magic, writes Andre Lamar for Delaware Online. The annual holiday display by the world-renowned gardens combines elegant holiday décor with stunning nature. Timed tickets are now available from Nov. 21 through Jan. 11. Visitors can tour indoor and outdoor displays complete…

  • WCU Students Turn Classroom Project Into Community Fall Festival for a Cause

    WCU Students Turn Classroom Project Into Community Fall Festival for a Cause

    What started as a semester-long class project for West Chester University Honors College students evolved into a fall festival created for the community. Join students from Honors 310: Community Change for a new family-friendly event, The Great Pumpkin Play Day, on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 1 to 4 PM. Classroom learning becomes community impact as…

  • Rock for a Cause: KASHMIR Brings Led Zeppelin’s Legacy to Uptown! in Support of Chester County OIC

    Rock for a Cause: KASHMIR Brings Led Zeppelin’s Legacy to Uptown! in Support of Chester County OIC

    Chester County OIC and Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester invite the community to join us on the evening of Nov. 8 to jam to the music of Led Zeppelin performed by KASHMIR, an exciting tribute band. It’s all part of Uptown’s Artful Impact program, blending arts with philanthropy. Led by powerhouse Vocalist…

  • Seasonal Frights Await at Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport

    Seasonal Frights Await at Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport

    The Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport returns this October, offering seasonal frights and thrills for all who are brave enough to visit, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The lodge has been transforming into a haunted house for the spooky season for over 25 years. Preparations for the haunted house begin in July…

  • Four Family-Friendly Halloween Events to Add to Your Calendar

    Four Family-Friendly Halloween Events to Add to Your Calendar

    Family-friendly events throughout Chester County are bringing fun for all ages this Halloween season, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. From Halloween parades to Jack-O-Lantern displays, here are four family-friendly Halloween events to add to your calendar this October. Children’s Night Hayrides at Colonial Gardens—Phoenixville. For just the right amount…

  • Get Inside Access By Becoming a Parade Marshal at the West Chester Christmas Parade

    Get Inside Access By Becoming a Parade Marshal at the West Chester Christmas Parade

    Want the best view possible at the West Chester Christmas Parade? The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is recruiting volunteers to serve as parade marshals as nearly 26,000 people attend the big event sponsored by Chester County Hospital on Friday, Dec. 5. “It truly takes a village for what has become one of the…

  • Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Honors Service and History with Trains & Troops Weekend and 1940s Swing Dance

    Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Honors Service and History with Trains & Troops Weekend and 1940s Swing Dance

    The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will once again celebrate American history, service, and song during its 25th annual Trains & Troops weekend, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 2. The event will take place at the Museum (300 Gap Road, PA Route 741, Strasburg, Lancaster County). This year’s milestone event honors U.S. military…

  • Coatesville Youth Initiative Invites Coatesville Area Families to Fall Fest

    Coatesville Youth Initiative Invites Coatesville Area Families to Fall Fest

    The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) invites the community to gather for an afternoon of autumn fun at its annual Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 12 PM to 3 PM at Abdala Park, located across from Scott Middle School in Coatesville.  This is a free, family-friendly celebration for all ages! It will be packed…

  • Clover Market Closes Out Fall Season in Kennett Square on October 19

    Clover Market Closes Out Fall Season in Kennett Square on October 19

    The award-winning Clover Market will close out the fall season in Kennett Square on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the large 600 S. Broad Street parking lot. The popup event will feature 95 carefully curated vendors offering a diverse selection of handmade and vintage goods, a large lineup of food…

  • Free Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Coming to WCU Campus Oct. 11

    Free Hands-Only CPR and AED Training Coming to WCU Campus Oct. 11

    West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Health Sciences is partnering with Chester County Hospital to provide a free, Hands-Only CPR course to the community this Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10-11:30 AM at Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center (855 South New Street, West Chester). The free training includes instruction on how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and education on…

  • Reservations Now Open for King of Prussia District’s Igloo Garden on the Green from Nov. 4-18

    Reservations Now Open for King of Prussia District’s Igloo Garden on the Green from Nov. 4-18

    Reservations are now open for the fourth annual Igloo Garden on the Green, a magical outdoor dining experience returning to King of Prussia Town Center’s green space from Nov. 4-18. Produced by King of Prussia District and presented by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Campus, the event benefits Upper Merion Area Community Cupboard (UMACC). Bookable exclusively…

  • Ambler Oktoberfest Returns with Food, Music, and “Red October” Fun

    Ambler Oktoberfest Returns with Food, Music, and “Red October” Fun

    Ambler is once again closing Butler Avenue to cars and opening it to thousands of revelers as Oktoberfest takes over downtown this weekend, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Now in its third decade, the festival has grown from a small fall gathering into a two-day tradition that brings together vendors, live entertainment, and Ambler’s…

  • Celebrating All Abilities: Inclusive, Handcrafted Art Lights the Night at Camphill Soltane’s Fall Festival on Oct. 10

    Celebrating All Abilities: Inclusive, Handcrafted Art Lights the Night at Camphill Soltane’s Fall Festival on Oct. 10

    Tucked in the woodlands of Chester County, Camphill Soltane — a Glenmoore-based nonprofit that provides an inclusive, supportive environment for individuals with intellectual differences, as well as the broader community — quietly hums with creative energy. Its art studio, Soltane Arts, is a space where weaving, sewing, knitting, pottery, and mosaics become tools of empowerment,…

  • Eagleview Town Center Unveils Spectacular Fall 2025 Event Season

    Eagleview Town Center Unveils Spectacular Fall 2025 Event Season

    Eagleview Town Center is proud to present its highly anticipated fall 2025 event calendar with an impressive schedule of community celebrations from October through December. This year’s dynamic lineup features the debut of Barktober BuddhaFest and the return of beloved community favorites, including Halloween Movie Night, festive holiday markets, and the annual Holiday Spectacular. The season…