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Back2Life at MARSHALL SQUARE PARK | Thursday, 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.
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY: See the calendar of summer programs
FIRST FRIDAY | July 5
Downtown shops open late offering specials, new items, and refreshments.
IRON HILL TWILIGHT RACE SERIES | Saturday, 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.
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) | Sunday, 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 | Thursday, 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 | Sunday, 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.
CONTINENTAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS PARADE | Wednesday, July 24, 2013
A parade will kick-off the 2013 Continental Youth Championships starting at 7pm along Gay Street. More than 1,700 young athletes and their families from all over the world will be participating in games in the Brandywine Valley through Sunday.
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.
WELCOME : Eastern Apicultural Society Conference 2013 | August 5-9, 2013
THE LUKENS BAND at MARSHALL SQUARE PARK | Thursday, 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, 2013
Downtown shops open late offering specials, new items, and refreshments.
FESTIVAL of GARDENS | Saturday, September 7, 2013
The Annual Festival of Gardens Tour allows ticket holders to visit home gardens in the West Chester Borough neighborhoods from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Go to Barclay Friends' Festival of Gardens to learn more.
CHESTER COUNTY RESTAURANT FESTIVAL | Sunday, 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 | Saturday, September 28, 2013
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.
GHOST TOURS | Friday & Saturday Nights September 20-October 26
A 90-minute guided walk through the spooky lanes of downtown neighborhoods hearing stories of ghosts and the macabre. See details here.
GALLERY WALK | Friday, October 4, 2013
Enjoy art openings and special events throughout downtown from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
WEST CHESTER CHILI COOK-OFF | Sunday, 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.
HALLOWEEN PARADE | Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 7:00pm
Bring your little monsters downtown and be in a parade! Fun for the whole family. Contact the West Chester Parks & Recreation for details.
GRACE & GUITARS | October 25 - 27, 2013
The Brandywine Ballet presents George Balanchine's classic Serenade (Act 1) plus Rock Ballet (Act 2) featuring live music from The School of Rock - Downingtown. At the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University. See details and ticket information at Brandywine Ballet.
FIRST FRIDAY HOLIDAY SHOPPING KICK-OFF | November 1, 2013
Stores open late with specials and fun for everyone.
VETERANS DAY PARADE | Sunday, November 10, 2013
Honor the veterans of American wars starting at 2pm on Gay Street. Memorial ceremony at 3:00pm. See details at Veterans Day Parade.
NEW EXHIBIT AT CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | Friday, November 22, 2013
The first comprehensive interpretation of nineteenth century Chester County clothing and the people who wore them is exhibited at Chester County Historical Society, 225 North High Street, through August 30, 2014. Entitled Profiles: Chester County Clothing of the 1800s, it examines the century long evolution of clothing profiles including Empire-style gowns, children’s Turkey red print dresses, elaborate men’s vests, and highly detailed dresses of the Victorian era. Supported by a grant from the Coby Foundation.
OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS | December 5-8, 2013
The holiday season's biggest celebration. It starts with the Mars Drinks Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, Friday, December 6, starting at 7:15pm. Dozens of events throughout the weekend continues the fun. See details.
THE NUTCRACKER | December 13-22, 2013
The timeless ballet is performed by the Brandywine Ballet at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University. Production and choreography by Donna Muzio and Nancy Page. Music by Tchaikovsky.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST | May 2-4, 2014
The Brandywine Ballet presents this popular fairy tale set to dance at the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University. Choreography by Nancy Page.
