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4 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
$5 Movie Monday Series
$5 Movie Monday Series
On Mondays at 7pm, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center shows a different film for people of all ages. Tickets are only $5, and it includes popcorn!
Saloon 151 Poker Night
Saloon 151 Poker Night
Free weekly Poker Nights every Monday at Saloon 151! Enjoy $9 burgers and $3 Guinness pints all day!
3 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Saloon 151 Quizzo
Saloon 151 Quizzo
Every Tuesday night around 8pm, join DJ Romeo at Saloon 151 for quizzo! The top 3 teams win prizes in each round!
6 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
The Basement at Santino’s Game Night
The Basement at Santino’s Game Night
The Basement at Santino’s is hosting a weekly Game Night every Wednesday at 8pm!
Hotshot Karaoke
Hotshot Karaoke
Warm up those singing voices as Artillery Brewing Company hosts our weekly Hotshot Karaoke, hosted by the fantastic ROXANNE and OPHELIA!
Saloon 151 Music Bingo
Saloon 151 Music Bingo
Every Wednesday at 9pm, come play Music Bingo at Saloon 151! There are 5 rounds, which means 5 chances to win a gift card!
4 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Kildare’s Music Trivia
Kildare’s Music Trivia
Music trivia night is back is back at Kildare’s Irish Pub every Thursday at 8pm!
Ryan’s Pub Quizzo
Ryan’s Pub Quizzo
Visit Ryan's Pub for Quizzo at 8:30pm every Thursday night! There's a gift card prize for the winner, plus drink prizes and giveaways!
10 events,
December First Friday 2023
Head to Downtown West Chester for First Friday! To celebrate, the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce is hosting the West Chester Christmas Parade!
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Caroling in Downtown West Chester
Caroling in Downtown West Chester
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around Downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season!
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Have you wanted to learn how to play in the fun and imaginative world of Dungeons and Dragons? Join in the fun and we will go over all things D&D related.
Networking With The Chester County Bar Association
Networking With The Chester County Bar Association
Join the Chester County Bar Association for a networking event on January 31, 2024.
13 events,
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
West Chester Growers Market
West Chester Growers Market
As the first producer-only market in Southeastern PA, the West Chester Growers Market continues celebrating the direct connection between discriminating customers and local farmers and artisans.
Holiday Home Tour 2023
Holiday Home Tour 2023
The perennially popular Holiday Home Tour will take place on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and will showcase eight homes in the Northwest and Southwest quadrants of the Borough decked out for the holidays. Ranging from petite to grand, the homes blend original details with modern updates and display the homeowners’ art, collectibles, and antiques.
Holiday History Stroll
Holiday History Stroll
Immerse yourself in West Chester's festive holiday atmosphere with this 90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you to West Chester's early churches, department stores and cultural sites, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the late 1700s to the early 1900s
7 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Christmas Tree Train
Christmas Tree Train
West Chester Railroad is again hosting it's popular Christmas Tree train this holiday season! We have partnered with Wiggins Tree Farm in West Chester, PA. Don't miss this classic holiday tradition!
Santa’s Express 2023
Santa’s Express 2023
All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 75-minute journey on our heated & decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. We'll have multiple train rides for each date listed. Make sure you bring your holiday lists with you, so Santa can check them twice!
Brian’s Run 2023
Brian’s Run 2023
Brian’s Run began in 1978 as a one-time fund raising event to benefit Brian Bratcher, a West Chester Henderson High School football player who sustained a life-challenging spinal cord injury at the age of 15 during a scrimmage. Brian was paralyzed that year, and his friends, their parents and the community as a whole wanted to help. Brian’s Run will be in Downtown West Chester on Sunday, December 3rd starting at 1pm. It will have a 5k and a 5 mile option this year!
5 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
$5 Movie Monday Series
$5 Movie Monday Series
On Mondays at 7pm, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center shows a different film for people of all ages. Tickets are only $5, and it includes popcorn!
Saloon 151 Poker Night
Saloon 151 Poker Night
Free weekly Poker Nights every Monday at Saloon 151! Enjoy $9 burgers and $3 Guinness pints all day!
5 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Towers and Turrets
Towers and Turrets
"Towers & Turrets" examines the great Victorian-era mansions on Philadelphia’s Main Line. It focuses on the exquisite homes of the Baldwin Locomotive Works partners, Pennsylvania Railroad officers, and leading industrialists and manufacturers. Architects featured include Furness & Evans, T.P. Chandler, Wilson Brothers, William L. Price, and G.W. & W.D. Hewitt.
Saloon 151 Quizzo
Saloon 151 Quizzo
Every Tuesday night around 8pm, join DJ Romeo at Saloon 151 for quizzo! The top 3 teams win prizes in each round!
8 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Give 20 Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery
Give 20 Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery
Dine at Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester, PA on Wednesdays in December and 20% of your check will be donated to the West Chester Food Cooperative! Show your server/bartender the digital flyer to participate!
Accent – an A Cappella Holiday
Accent – an A Cappella Holiday
“Accent is the most amazing young vocal group on the planet! Great arrangers and singers, they come up with the most gorgeous harmonies, impeccable swing, grooves, feeling and pitch.”
The Basement at Santino’s Game Night
The Basement at Santino’s Game Night
The Basement at Santino’s is hosting a weekly Game Night every Wednesday at 8pm!
9 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Storytime with Tish Kids
Storytime with Tish Kids
Calling all moms, dads, and caretakers! Bring your littles for storytime at Tish Kids every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month!
Woman’s Roundtable – Holiday Networking
Woman’s Roundtable – Holiday Networking
Join us for our Annual Woman's Roundtable Holiday Networking Cocktail Party! Meet other women in our community, enjoy a drink and hors devours, and celebrate the holidays at the beautiful Ginkgo Arts in Downtown West Chester!
Dungeons and Drafts
Dungeons and Drafts
Artillery Brewing Company hosts Dungeons and Drafts twice a month from 6pm-10pm! This month, the events will take place on October 5th and October 10th. There will be multiple tables of DnD running, and it's only $20 to play.
7 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Have you wanted to learn how to play in the fun and imaginative world of Dungeons and Dragons? Join in the fun and we will go over all things D&D related.
Caroling in Downtown West Chester
Caroling in Downtown West Chester
Dressed in Victorian attire, The West Chester Borough Balladeer Carolers will roam around Downtown West Chester and perform throughout the holiday season!
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
Bring Your Own Vinyl Night
You bring it, we spin it! Every Friday from 6pm-10pm, come to Hop Fidelity for Bring Your Own Vinyl Night.
12 events,
Holiday Window Decorating Contest 2023
To celebrate the holidays and make the season brighter, dozens of businesses in Downtown West Chester will be creating special holiday displays in their storefront windows! The best part is…you get a chance to decide who wins!
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
West Chester Growers Market
West Chester Growers Market
As the first producer-only market in Southeastern PA, the West Chester Growers Market continues celebrating the direct connection between discriminating customers and local farmers and artisans.
Holiday History Stroll
Holiday History Stroll
Immerse yourself in West Chester's festive holiday atmosphere with this 90 minute walking tour, brought to you by the Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you to West Chester's early churches, department stores and cultural sites, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the late 1700s to the early 1900s
Santa’s Express 2023
Santa’s Express 2023
All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 75-minute journey on our heated & decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. We'll have multiple train rides for each date listed. Make sure you bring your holiday lists with you, so Santa can check them twice!
8 events,
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Christmas Tree Train
Christmas Tree Train
West Chester Railroad is again hosting it's popular Christmas Tree train this holiday season! We have partnered with Wiggins Tree Farm in West Chester, PA. Don't miss this classic holiday tradition!
Christkindlmarkt 2023
Christkindlmarkt 2023
The Chester County Art Association and the West Chester BID are excited to host its 4th Annual Christkindlmarkt! This holiday market will feature over 80 stall holders offering individually handcrafted and locally designed products including art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, food, and much more.
Santa’s Express 2023
Santa’s Express 2023
All aboard Santa's Express! Join Santa for a 75-minute journey on our heated & decorated train through the Chester Creek Valley. We'll have multiple train rides for each date listed. Make sure you bring your holiday lists with you, so Santa can check them twice!
4 events,
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
$5 Movie Monday Series
$5 Movie Monday Series
On Mondays at 7pm, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center shows a different film for people of all ages. Tickets are only $5, and it includes popcorn!
Saloon 151 Poker Night
Saloon 151 Poker Night
Free weekly Poker Nights every Monday at Saloon 151! Enjoy $9 burgers and $3 Guinness pints all day!
4 events,
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Dungeons and Drafts
Dungeons and Drafts
Artillery Brewing Company hosts Dungeons and Drafts twice a month from 6pm-10pm! This month, the events will take place on October 5th and October 10th. There will be multiple tables of DnD running, and it's only $20 to play.
Saloon 151 Quizzo
Saloon 151 Quizzo
Every Tuesday night around 8pm, join DJ Romeo at Saloon 151 for quizzo! The top 3 teams win prizes in each round!
7 events,
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Give 20 Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery
Give 20 Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery
Dine at Iron Hill Brewery in West Chester, PA on Wednesdays in December and 20% of your check will be donated to the West Chester Food Cooperative! Show your server/bartender the digital flyer to participate!
The Basement at Santino’s Game Night
The Basement at Santino’s Game Night
The Basement at Santino’s is hosting a weekly Game Night every Wednesday at 8pm!
Hotshot Karaoke
Hotshot Karaoke
Warm up those singing voices as Artillery Brewing Company hosts our weekly Hotshot Karaoke, hosted by the fantastic ROXANNE and OPHELIA!
6 events,
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
Inner Transitions
Inner Transitions
This event consists of four programs on Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, and Dec 14, all at Ginkgo Arts from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. They are conducted by Dawn Mazzone of Creative Economy Enterprises.
Nefesh Mountain Holiday Show
Nefesh Mountain Holiday Show
Since their arrival on the scene in 2015, New York based progressive bluegrass band Nefesh Mountain has been hailed as one of today’s formative boundary-pushing groups in American roots music.
Kildare’s Music Trivia
Kildare’s Music Trivia
Music trivia night is back is back at Kildare’s Irish Pub every Thursday at 8pm!
6 events,
Gingerbread House Competition 2023
The Professional Gingerbread House Competition, sponsored by Delphi Wealth Management, returns to West Chester! Professional bakers from the area are competing to create the best Gingerbread House. Houses are scattered around downtown and you get to vote!
Holiday Door Tour 2023
Created as a socially distanced replacement for the Holiday Home Tour during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, the family-friendly Holiday Door Tour was so popular the library now offers it in addition to the Home Tour! Running from Saturday, December 2 through Sunday, December 17, this self-guided tour will feature West Chester doors and porches decorated by their owners in holiday finery.
WSFS Bank Toy Drive & Breakfast
WSFS Bank Toy Drive & Breakfast
FREE to attend to all that bring a new, unwrapped toy! Registration is required!