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SUPER WEEK | JUNE 1-8, 2013
Start your summer off right! Click here to see details of all the events and attractions featured in and around West Chester. Highlights include:
- West Chester Public Library 125th Celebration
OF INTEREST: Local Historic Preservation Awards program seeks nominations.
Back2Life at MARSHALL SQUARE PARK | June 20, 2013
The Friends of West Chester Parks & Recreation present the Marshall Square Park Summer Concert Series starting at 6:30pm. Free for the entire family. Featured are sounds of Back2Life. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a community picnic.
FIRST FRIDAY | July 5
Downtown shops open late offering specials, new items, and refreshments.
IRON HILL TWILIGHT RACE SERIES | July 6, 2013
West Chester transforms into a colorful street festival full of fun with lots of free activities for the entire family. The high point will be the professional bicycle race along with block parties, foot races, and kids games. See the complete list of activities. Presented by the Greater Chamber of Commerce of West Chester website.
SWINGIN' SUMMER THURSDAY | July 11, 2013
A downtown street festival offering great food, live music, clowns, dancers, and more. Michael Christopher plays Americana-style classics. FREE for the whole family from 6:30-9:30pm. See the complete summer line-up.
THE COMPLETE WORKS of WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (abridged) | July 14, 2013
Presented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre, this a popular parody of the plays written by William Shakespeare are all being performed by three crazy actors in a hilarious new adaptation. Outdoor presentation starting at 7pm. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Free-will donations. See more informaton at Everhart Park.
JOHN GRECIA at MARSHALL SQUARE PARK | July 18, 2013
The Friends of West Chester Parks & Recreation present the Marshall Square Park Summer Concert Series starting at 6:30pm. Free for the entire family. Featured are sounds of John Grecia. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a community picnic.
TURKS HEAD MUSIC FESTIVAL at EVERHART PARK | July 21, 2013
A dozen bands will share two stages at the Turks Head Music Festival, a day-long celebration of regional music held at Everhart Park starting at 11am. Up to 90 artists set up booths throughout the park to sell their high quality arts and crafts. Local food vendors will keep everyone well-fed. Presented by the Borough of West Chester's Parks and Recreation Dept. Rain date: July 28. FREE for the whole family.
SWINGIN' SUMMER THURSDAY | August 1, 2013
A downtown street festival offering great food, live music, clowns, dancers, and more. Jazz is the theme with Venom Blues and TONEY. Located on West Gay Street Between High & Darlington. FREE for the whole family from 6:30-9:30pm. See the complete summer line-up.
FIRST FRIDAY | August 2
Downtown shops open late offering specials, new items, and refreshments.
THE LUKENS BAND at MARSHALL SQUARE PARK | August 15, 2013
The Friends of West Chester Parks & Recreation present the Marshall Square Park Summer Concert Series starting at 6:30pm. Free for the entire family. Featured are sounds of The Lukens Band. Bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a community picnic.
SWINGIN' SUMMER THURSDAY | September 5, 2013
The final 2013 presentation of the popular downtown street festival offering great food, live music, clowns, dancers, and more. Rock-n-Roll presented by Chaos Thompson and Blue Apple Groove. Located on East Gay Street between High & Matlack.
FIRST FRIDAY | September 6
Downtown shops open late offering specials, new items, and refreshments.
CHESTER COUNTY RESTAURANT FESTIVAL | September 15, 2013
Lot's of food and fun from noon to 5pm in downtown West Chester. Click here to learn more.
PENNSYLVANIA FIREMAN'S PARADE | September 28
Over 300 fire engines, antiques, bands, floats, and numerous marching units are participating in the milestone celebration of 175 years of volunteer service to the community of West Chester and Pennsylvania. Parade begins at noon. Details at Fame Fire Company.
CHESTER COUNTY & THE CIVIL WAR | Through September, 2013
Experience the hopes, struggles, victories and losses of local men and women who lived during our nation's bloodiest war at On The Edge of Battle: Chester County and The Civil War, a new exhibit at the Chester County Historical Society.
GALLERY WALK | October 4, 2013
Enjoy art openings and special events throughout downtown from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
WEST CHESTER CHILI COOK-OFF | October 13, 2013
West Chester Rotary presents an opportunity for everyone to vote for the best chili in West Chester from noon to 3 pm. Learn more at WestChesterChiliCookOff.com.
