

September First Friday 2023
September 1
| Free
Head to Downtown West Chester for First Friday! Stroll through the town and visit some of our lovely retail stores, experience our amazing restaurants with award-winning food and drink, and grab some dessert to cap the night! Many retail stores will be having special sales, events, and extended evening hours.
To celebrate, we are hosting a Summer Concert Series, sponsored by M&T Bank, on the First Friday of June, July, August, and September! Different bands will perform at the Chester County Historic Courthouse (2 N High Street) from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. The performance dates are as follows:
- June 2nd: Caya Sol
- July 7th: onyx&honey
- August 4th: Tea Head
- September 1st: ACEZ
No need to worry about parking because street-level, metered parking is free after 5pm! (Please note: Gay Street will be closed to vehicles for the Open-Air Market)
Thank you to our Summer Concert Series sponsor, M&T Bank, for bringing live music back into Downtown West Chester!
10 N High Street, West Chester, PA

First Friday Sales/Events

Come to Barnaby’s of West Chester and experience one of West Chester’s largest sports bars featuring several big screen TVs, game room, and a mouth-watering menu that promises to have you coming back for more
The best Family Restaurant/Sports Bar in Chester County. This location has seven different rooms and feels for your entertainment. Barnaby’s has the best Patio you can imagine in an Urban community and West Chester is the Most Popular place in all of the Philly region these days because of the Historic Feel, vibrancy and energy of the Community.

Ginkgo Arts includes workspaces/studios for a variety of artists and a place to show their work and flourish within a community that will support, enrich and foster their growth. It is an artist-focused co-working space with opportunities to exhibit and connect with buyers.

Casual, upscale and distinctive, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant serves New American cuisine and award-winning handcrafted ales and lagers. All served in a rich mahogany setting with vaulted copper ceilings, open kitchen and an on-site brewery.

The traditional cornerstone of any town, a good Irish pub is a destination for multiple purposes; or for no reason at all. The publican (owner) knows and greets everyone with a warm handshake because he also engages with the community outside of the pub. A good Irish pub always has something for everyone: business lunches, family-friendly dinners, international soccer and rugby, karaoke, themed trivia nights, or Sunday brunches. Come in for food and spirits; leave with friends and memories.

Kilwins is where people celebrate, vacation, and share the experience of life, family, and gifting in a nostalgic Americana setting. Stop in and experience the best confections you will ever enjoy!
Enjoy homemade candy and chocolate or cool down with some ice cream!

Pine + Quill is a lifestyle boutique in the heart of West Chester, Pa. We specialize in home décor and gifts, as well as authentic and one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, and locally made gifts and décor. We love to support local, so you will find handmade jewelry, laser wood cut signage, photography and other locally sourced goods.

Saloon 151 is a premier whiskey bar located in the heart of West Chester. Saloon 151’s menu features slow cooked meats, hand cut fries, mix & match craft beers to go, and an extensive whiskey and craft beer list. Stop in to learn about whiskey, sip through our craft beer selection, or enjoy some delicious food.