Downtown West Chester

Annual Events-at-a-Glance

Unless otherwise noted, all events take place in downtown West Chester.

>> Dates may change without notice. To see all events in West Chester, go to Events Calendar.

2013

Recurring events:

• West Chester Growers Market -- Saturdays 9am to 1pm, rain or shine, May through November; check website for winter hours.

• Downtown Running Events -- Running events throughout the year.

• First Fridays -- Stores open late with specials and fun for everyone.

• West Chester Railroad -- Ride an excursion train through the scenic Brandywine Valley.

Iron Hill Twilight Race Series -- July 6, 2013, 5 pm to 9 pm. West Chester's professional sporting event.

Swingin' Summer Thursday -- July 11, 2013, 6:30 to 9:30pm. Street music festival for the whole family. Free.

Commonwealth Classic Theatre -- July 14, 2013, 7:00pm. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) at Everhart Park. Free.

Turks Head Music Festival -- July 21, 2013, 11:00am to 5:00pm at Everhart Park. Free for the whole family.

Swingin' Summer Thursday -- August 1, 2013, 6:30 to 9:30pm. Street music festival for the whole family. Free.

Vintage Garage Sale -- August 2, 2013, 4 to 9pm at Chestnut Street Garage.

Swingin' Summer Thursday -- September 5, 2013, 6:30 to 9:30pm. Street music festival for the whole family. Free.

Vintage Garage Sale -- September 6, 2013, 4 to 9pm at Chestnut Street Garage.

Festival of Gardens -- September 7, 2013 (assumed). Tour local gardens.

Chester County Restaurant Festival -- September 15, 2013, Noon to 5 pm. Lot's of food and fun.

Ghost Tours of West Chester -- Guided ghost tours every Friday & Saturday night in October.

Gallery Walk -- October 4, 2013 starting at 6 pm. Enjoy art openings and special events throughout downtown.

West Chester Rotary's Annual Chili Cook-off -- October 13, 2013, noon to 3 pm. Vote for the best chili in West Chester!

Halloween Parade -- October 23, 2013, 7:00pm. Bring your little monsters downtown and be in a parade.

First Friday Holiday Shopping Kick-off -- November 1, 2013. Stores open late with specials and fun for everyone.

Veterans Day Parade -- November 10, 2013, 2:00pm. Starts at Gay & Darlington; Memorial ceremony at 3:00pm.

Old-Fashioned Christmas -- December 5-8, 2013. The Christmas Parade is Friday December 6, 2013, at 7:15pm.

2014

Recurring events:

• West Chester Growers Market -- Saturdays 9am to 1pm, rain or shine, May through November; check website for winter hours.

• Downtown Running Events -- Walking & running races throughout the year.

• First Fridays -- Stores open late with specials and fun for everyone.

• West Chester Railroad -- Ride an excursion train through the scenic Brandywine Valley.

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May Day Festival of the Arts -- May 4, 2014, 11 to 4, at Everhart Park. Free for the whole family.

West Chester Restaurant Week -- TBD, 2014. Special menus celebrating West Chester cuisine.

West Chester Film Festival -- April 25-27, 2014. Award winning short films.

SUPER WEEK | June 1-7, 2014

• Super Sunday -- June 1, 2014, 11 am to 5 pm. Downtown biggest street festival. Free.

• Swingin' Summer Thursday -- June 5, 2014, 6:30 to 9:30pm. Street music festival for the whole family. Free.

• Vintage Garage Sale -- June 6, 2014, 4 to 9pm at Chestnut Street Garage.

• Gallery Walk -- June 6, 2014 starting at 5 pm. Enjoy art openings and special events throughout downtown. Free.

• Flea Market & Bike Sale -- June 7, 2014, 9 am to 3 pm, at Borough Hall. Find your treasure!

• Up On The Roof -- June 7, 2014, 7 pm to 11 pm. A fundraising event on the roof of the Chestnut Street Parking Garage.