Events

Come stroll through the streets of Downtown West Chester!  The Open-Air Market is an outdoor walking mall spanning four blocks in the heart of West Chester.  Grab a bite to eat or share a drink with friends, while dining outside!  Stroll down our beautiful brick sidewalks and explore the amazing retail stores located throughout the Open-Air Market!

The BID is rolling out a social media competition aimed at helping to get more customers shopping, eating and using professional services in the downtown, while helping your business to get more followers on Instagram and Facebook! Enter for a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card!

Friends of the WC Co-op, unite! Helping us build a better world through cooperation and raise much-needed funds for our wonderful store! We have such a lovely evening planned for you... sipping wine under the stars, admiring your gorgeous surroundings and finding your next great piece of art! Invite your friends, bid on art by renowned Chester County artists, and support the Co-op in the tastiest way possible!

Come to a great party and enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars! Music and dining at the area's most unique venue make this an unforgettable fundraiser. Enjoy appetizers and dessert by some of West Chester's favorite dining spots, with complimentary beer, wine, and the always-popular Rooftop Martini!

Come explore the vibrant art scene in downtown West Chester! Presented by Sunset Hill Jewelers and Fine Arts Gallery and hosted by The West Chester Business Improvement District, this evening is open to the public with free, on-street metered parking. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 

To help get small businesses' questions answered on the Borough of West Chester's ban on single-use plastic bags and straws, the West Chester BID is having a virtual town hall with the Borough's Director of Sustainability on Tuesday October 19th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Chester County History Center for a Spooktacular Evening featuring: live auction, music , costume contest, photo booth, and open bar and food by Perfect Setting Catering!

Engage with our curated collection of more than 30 of the best local wedding experts! Eat, drink and be inspired as you enjoy an amazing afternoon at the Chester County History Center.

Kick off your holiday shopping by supporting local in downtown West Chester!  The holiday season is the most important time of year for our retail community and you can make a difference by shopping in downtown West Chester!

The streets of Downtown West Chester will be bathed in the glow of thousands of holiday lights every evening from November 26 to January 1. Each weekend will feature a new set of holiday festivities, including Shop Small Business Weekend, Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekend. First Responders and Health Care Heroes Weekend , ‘Twas the Weekend Before Christmas and Happy New Year Weekend.

The family-friendly Holiday Door Tour, which started as socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour in 2020, is coming back this year Saturday, December 4 through Sunday, December 19.