• Strawberry Festival Returns to Coatesville with New Location

    Strawberry Festival Returns to Coatesville with New Location

    Coatesville’s Strawberry Festival is set to return for a weekend of community joy, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. After a three-year hiatus, the festival will return to run from June 6-7. While the festival originally took place on the grounds of the now-closed Brandywine Hospital, this year’s event will take place on Coatesville’s Main Street…

  • Registration Now Open for CYI’s Camp Quiet Thunder: A Summer of Discovery 

    Registration Now Open for CYI’s Camp Quiet Thunder: A Summer of Discovery 

    The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) is preparing for the return of Camp Quiet Thunder, a summer day camp specifically designed for Coatesville youth.  Running from July 7 to 11, 2025, this unique program offers campers a fun week filled with outdoor exploration, team building, environmental education, and hands-on activities that ignite curiosity and build confidence. …

  • A Beloved Main Line Tradition, Devon Horse Show Returns with Full Schedule of Can’t-Miss Events

    A Beloved Main Line Tradition, Devon Horse Show Returns with Full Schedule of Can’t-Miss Events

    The Devon Horse Show, the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the country, has returned this week and offers a full schedule of must-see events, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia magazine. The show began on May 21 and runs through June 1. It brings together the best equestrians from several disciplines, including jumpers,…

  • Pottstown Commemorates Memorial Day with Parade and Reflection at Memorial Park

    Pottstown Commemorates Memorial Day with Parade and Reflection at Memorial Park

    Pottstown will commemorate Memorial Day with a community parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM on High Street at the Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Company, 714 E. High Street, and will proceed to Memorial Park. A ceremony will follow at 11:00 AM at Veterans’ Island, a dedicated…

  • Coatesville Youth Initiative to Host First Annual Footgolf Challenge at Ingleside Golf Club

    Coatesville Youth Initiative to Host First Annual Footgolf Challenge at Ingleside Golf Club

    The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) will host its Inaugural Footgolf Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at the Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale. This distinctive community fundraising event aims to unite supporters, families, and local businesses for an engaging afternoon on the green, where golf and soccer converge for a noble cause.  Registration will commence…

  • May Events to Add to Your Calendar Happening in Chester County

    May Events to Add to Your Calendar Happening in Chester County

    As the weather warms and boroughs start closing main streets on weekends, that means there are more events taking place this May. So, bring the kids or your favorite equestrian lover to these events in Chester County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Radnor Hunt Races — Malvern. For the past 94 years, the…

  • 129th Annual Devon Horse Show Returns in May with Horse Racing and Festivities

    129th Annual Devon Horse Show Returns in May with Horse Racing and Festivities

    The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair is set to return for another year of exciting horse racing and community fun, writes Laurel Anderson for County Lines Magazine.  Now in its 129th year, this year’s show and fair will run for twelve days from May 21 to Jun. 1.  A longtime community favorite, the Devon…

  • Philadelphia Eagles Legend Brandon Graham Headlines Youth Fundraiser in Atglen

    Philadelphia Eagles Legend Brandon Graham Headlines Youth Fundraiser in Atglen

    THE POINT Youth Center’s 2025 Spring Fundraiser: “Soar to New Heights with Brandon Graham,” is taking place on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7 PM at Octorara Area High School at 228 Highland Road in Atglen. The event will feature recently retired Philadelphia Eagles star and Super Bowl champion Brandon Graham, his wife Carlyne, along…

  • Safe Harbor of Chester County: It’s Time for Beebfest!

    Safe Harbor of Chester County: It’s Time for Beebfest!

    Come on out Saturday, April 26, for a day of music, fun, and community at BEEBFEST–an all-day celebration of music, great vibes, and community spirit in the heart of West Chester that benefits Safe Harbor of Chester County. This free, public event, from Noon to 10 PM, is hosted by Bichen Productions and Sponsored by…

  • Join Senator Comitta, YMCA of Greater Brandywine at Chester County’s Earth Day Festival on Apr. 26

    Join Senator Comitta, YMCA of Greater Brandywine at Chester County’s Earth Day Festival on Apr. 26

    Chester County’s third annual Earth Day Festival features a variety of family-friendly activities on Saturday, Apr. 26, thanks to the efforts of State Senator Carolyn Comitta and the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW). All in the community are invited to enjoy a day of fun at the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) in celebration of…

  • Tee Up for a Cause and Join Penn State Great Valley’s 13th Annual Golf Outing

    Tee Up for a Cause and Join Penn State Great Valley’s 13th Annual Golf Outing

    Get ready to swing for a great cause at Penn State Great Valley’s 13th Annual Golf Outing, happening Tuesday, May 20. Presented by Di and Dallas Krapf and taking place at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown, this beautiful 18-hole course, designed by the legendary Nicklaus Design team, sets the perfect backdrop for a day of…

  • Crystal Murphy Music Presents ‘Extraordinary Joe – The Quest for Color’ at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

    Crystal Murphy Music Presents ‘Extraordinary Joe – The Quest for Color’ at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library

    Crystal Murphy Music, in collaboration with the Murphy Murpets, invites families to a joyful and imaginative journey with Extraordinary Joe – The Quest for Color, a musical puppet show inspired by The Extraordinary Gardener, a 2025 Longwood Gardens Community Read selection. This engaging one-hour program is specially designed for children ages three and up, accompanied…

  • Chester County Residents’ Creativity Shines at Local Tailgate Competitions

    Chester County Residents’ Creativity Shines at Local Tailgate Competitions

    Residents and families throughout Chester County are showing off their creative talents and personal passions at local tailgate competitions, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today.  Local horse races throughout the county, including Kennett’s Willowdale Steeplechase races, the Radnor Hunt, and Winterthur races, feature annual outdoor tailgates in which visitors arrive with elaborate costumes,…

  • DCCC Educational Foundation Golf Classic May 12 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern

    DCCC Educational Foundation Golf Classic May 12 at White Manor Country Club in Malvern

    The Delaware County Community College Educational Foundation will hold its annual Golf Classic on Monday, May 12, at White Manor Country Club (831 Providence Road, Malvern). The event offers golfers a rare opportunity to play at White Manor Country Club, a beautiful and exclusive private course known for its scenic views and well-designed, challenging layout.…

  • ‘Moments of Magic — An Enchanting Gala’ Set to Dazzle at Uptown on May 10

    ‘Moments of Magic — An Enchanting Gala’ Set to Dazzle at Uptown on May 10

    Prepare for an evening of splendor and surprises at the Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center on May 10, as it hosts its annual fundraiser, “Moments of Magic — An Enchanting Gala.” This elegant affair promises a night of enchantment and entertainment, all dedicated to supporting Uptown’s vibrant artistic and educational initiatives. The festivities kick off with…

  • Reimagined Strawberry Festival Returns to Downtown Coatesville June 6 and 7

    Reimagined Strawberry Festival Returns to Downtown Coatesville June 6 and 7

    The beloved Strawberry Festival is making a much-anticipated return, now reimagined and relocated to the heart of Downtown Coatesville. The Rotary Club of Coatesville, in partnership with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance, is bringing this family-friendly tradition back in an exciting new format while continuing its mission to benefit the greater Coatesville community. The Reimagined Strawberry Festival will…

  • CCCBI Hosts National Civics Bee in Chester County for Third Consecutive Year 

    CCCBI Hosts National Civics Bee in Chester County for Third Consecutive Year 

    The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) hosted its highly anticipated local competition as a part of the 2025 National Civics Bee, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.  CCCBI’s local competition, in partnership with The Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of…

  • Creating Cartoons and Comics!

    Creating Cartoons and Comics!

    Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will be capping off a week of fun and activities for National Libraries Week this year with a visit from Comic Illustrator and Drawing Instructor, Jason Rodriguez. Join the library on Saturday, Apr. 12, from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM for an introduction to the secrets of making cartoons and comics. Come one,…