A Running List of Things to Do in the Borough and Beyond

Sign up now for the new Hello, West Chester events-only newsletter. It comes out every Wednesday, and includes a curated look at the week ahead. Want to plan out even further? The list below goes on for months. Just remember to double-check dates and times, especially when adverse weather is in the forecast!

June

June 11 – 2026 Trail Blazer Run, Paradise Farm Camps, 1300 Valley Creek Rd, 6 p.m. Now in its 14th year, this popular community event invites runners, walkers, families, and young participants to enjoy a memorable race experience while supporting an important local cause.

June 11 – Mahjong Night, Penn’s Table, 6-8 p.m. Learn how to play Mahjong with Stefanie from Pocket Full of Mahjong, which includes lessons, everything you need to play one full game, light bites, and non-alocholic drinks. Tickets: $85/person

June 12 – World Cup Watch Party, Outside Kildare’s Irish Pub, 4:30 p.m. Watch Team USA take on Paraguay on a giant inflatable screen on Gay St. Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. Game starts at 9 p.m. This is a free event, but space is limited. So plan accordingly. Red, white, and blue attire is encouraged.

June 13 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 13 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

June 13 – Silent Book Club June Meet Up, Matlack Florist Garden Center, 210 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Silent reading hour from 9:30 – 10:30

June 13 – Free a Tree Volunteer Day, Mr. Bradford Preserve, 921 Sconnelltown Rd., 10 a.m. Lend a hand and learn basic natural lands stewardship skills. Workdays can also be used to count towards public service hours for students and scouts.  

June 13 – Rustin Day of Film 2026, Chester County History Center, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth and Pride with a selection of short films from the West Chester Film Festival representing Black and LGBTQ+ experiences. Tickets: $10

June 14 – West Goshen Summer Concert Series: De Tierra Caliente, West Goshen Community Park, 6:30 p.m. Concerts are free but a donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard is encouraged.

June 15 – Monday $7 Movie: Saving Private Ryan, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m. 

June 16 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting.

June 18 – Afternoon Tea with Cinderella, Mimi’s Tea Cottage, 12:30 – 3 p.m. Afternoon tea plus story time with Cinderella, games, and photo ops. Royal attire encouraged. Tickets required: $48.99/adults; $32.99/kids

June 18 – Music at Marshall Summer Concert Series: Rescue Dogs, Marshall Square Park, 6:30 p.m.  Come out for free outdoor concerts. Local bands. Warm evenings in the park. BYO blankets. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Facepainting and food trucks available before. Rain date: 1 week later if needed.

June 18 – Skin Health Workshop For Women, Flourish Co-Working Space, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Skincare advice is everywhere. Knowing what actually applies to your skin as it shifts through the seasons of life is another thing entirely. Cost: $40 per person, which includes admission and more than $50 worth of professional products and giveaways

June 19 – Penn Fusion World Cup Watch Party: USA v Australia, Delacy Soccer Complex, 500 S. Creek Rd, 1 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m. Game is at 3 p.m. Enjoy food and beverage trucks, join the cornhole tournament or show off your own footwork in a pick-up soccer game. Tickets: $10

June 19 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

June 20 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 20 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

June 20 – Hops for Homes Beer Festival, Chester County Art Association, 100 N. Bradford Ave. 12 to 5:00 p.m.  Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, the event brings together craft beer, wine, and spirits, along with live music, food trucks, and local vendors for an afternoon that’s as fun as it is meaningful. General admission tickets are $45; sober driver tickets are $10, kids under 12 are free. 

June 20 – Better Than Bacon – Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Come check out West Chester’s favorite improvisational comedy troupe. Tickets: $36

June 21 – Bayard Rustin’s West Chester-Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 12 p.m. Explore Bayard Rustin’s hometown while getting a glimpse into the environment that would shape this influential world leader. Tickets: $16

June 21 – World Music Day, Downtown West Chester, various, 1:30-7 p.m. Join as local musicians play on street corners, sidewalks, plazas and more.

June 22 – Monday $7 Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m.

June 23 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting. 

June 24 – America 250 Celebration with Lenape Brass, Oakbourne Park, 6:00 p.m. Enjoy music from 1776 to today. Specialty hot dogs, cotton candy vendor, kids crafts and more. Music begins at 6:30 p.m.

June 26 – Summer Pop-up Beer Garden, Uptown Theater, 5 p.m. Lawn games, drinks, and live music

June 27 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

June 27- Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

June 27 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

June 27 – Social Sessions on the Lawn, Uptown Theater, 6 – 9 p.m. Three live performances outdoors on the grounds of Uptown. Tickets: $20 in advance/$25 day of. 

June 28 – West Goshen Summer Concert Series: Echoes of the British Invasion, West Goshen Community Park, 6:30 p.m. Concerts are free but a donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard is encouraged.

June 30 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting.

July 1 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 3 – First Friday Summer Concert Series, Downtown West Chester, 5:30 – 7 30 p.m. The Band with No Name will play at the Historic Courthouse. Mila Danger will play at Jack Loew Plaza at 44 West. Concerts are free and open to the public.

July 6 – Monday $7 Movie: Born on the Fourth of July, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m.

July 7 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting. 

July 7 – Social Sessions Open Jam, Uptown Theater, 7 – 9:30 p.m. Session is open to musicians of all levels and backgrounds. Suggested donation: $10

July 8 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 9 – Clydesdale Parade, Downtown West Chester, details to come

July 9 – Music at Marshall Summer Concert Series: Sin Brothers, Marshall Square Park, 6:30 p.m.  Come out for free outdoor concerts. Local bands. Warm evenings in the park. BYO blankets. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. facepainting and food trucks available before. Rain date: 1 week later if needed.

July 9 – Local Honey, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

July 11 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

July 11 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

July 11 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.  Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 12 – West Goshen Summer Concert Series: J-Tyme, West Goshen Community Park, 6:30 p.m. Concerts are free but a donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard is encouraged. 

July 12 – East Bradford Summer Concert Series: Echoes of the British Invasion, East Bradford Park, 7 p.m. Concerts take place at East Bradford Park’s Jordan Amphitheater, 835 Kenmara Drive. Summer concerts are free outdoor events open to all.

July 13 – Monday $7 Movie: Jaws, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m.

July 14 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting.

July 15 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 16 – Ritter Lane, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

July 18- West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

July 18 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.  Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 20 – Monday $7 Movie: How to Train Your Dragon, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m.

July 21 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting. 

July 22 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 23 – The Cameltones, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

July 24 – Summer Pop-up Beer Garden, Uptown Theater, 5 p.m. Lawn games, drinks, and live music

July 25 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

July 25 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

July 26 – West Goshen Summer Concert Series: West Chester Jazz Orchestra, West Goshen Community Park, 6:30 p.m. Concerts are free but a donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard is encouraged. 

July 26 – East Bradford Summer Concert Series: The West Chester Band, East Bradford Park, 7 p.m. Concerts take place at East Bradford Park’s Jordan Amphitheater, 835 Kenmara Drive. Summer concerts are free outdoor events open to all.

July 28 – Storytime at Highland Orchards, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. Best for preschoolers. This is a free event. Every Tuesday in the summer, weather permitting.

July 29 – The Underground Railroad – Walking Tour, Chester County History Center, 6 p.m. Explore the stories of the brave men and women who helped freedom seekers on their perilous journeys northward to a better life. Ticket: $17.25  

July 30 – Music at Marshall Summer Concert Series Just Add Water, Marshall Square Park, 6:30 p.m.  Come out for free outdoor concerts. Local bands. Warm evenings in the park. BYO blankets. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. facepainting and food trucks available before. Rain date: 1 week later if needed.

July 30 – The Keystone Breakers, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

Aug. 1- West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Aug. 3 – Monday $7 Movie: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 4 – Night Out Against Crime/Touch a Truck, Henderson High School, 6 – 9 p.m.

Aug. 6 – Xtianstock, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

Aug. 7 – First Friday Summer Concert Series, Downtown West Chester, 5:30 – 7 30 p.m. One Alternative will play at the Historic Courthouse. Spinning Lucy will play at Jack Loew Plaza at 44 West. Concerts are free and open to the public.

Aug.  8 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Aug. 8 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

Aug. 9 – West Goshen Summer Concert Series: Wilson Lambert’s Blue Philly Magic, West Goshen Community Park, 6:30 p.m. Concerts are free but a donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard is encouraged. 

Aug. 9 – East Bradford Summer Concert Series: Achilles Heart, East Bradford Park, 7 p.m. Concerts take place at East Bradford Park’s Jordan Amphitheater, 835 Kenmara Drive. Summer concerts are free outdoor events open to all.

Aug. 10 – Monday $7 Movie: Angels in the Outfield, Uptown Theater, 7:00 p.m.

Aug. 13 – Bones Brigade, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

Aug 15- West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Aug. 20 – Music at Marshall Summer Concert Series: Chico’s Vibe, Marshall Square Park, 6:30 p.m.  Come out for free outdoor concerts. Local bands. Warm evenings in the park. BYO blankets. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Face painting and food trucks available before. Rain date: 1 week later if needed.

Aug. 20 – An Evening with Inventor Ben Franklin, East Goshen Township building, 7 p.m. This is a free event. Registration required.

Aug. 20, Lester’s Pearl, 1760 Unionville Wawaset Rd, 7- 9 p.m. Part of the Brandywine Summer Concert Series. This is a free event. Bring your own chair, blanket, and cooler.

Aug. 21 – Summer Pop-up Beer Garden, Uptown Theater, 5 p.m. Lawn games, drinks, and live music.

Aug 22 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Aug. 22 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

Aug 29 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sept. 4 – First Friday Summer Concert Series, Downtown West Chester, 5:30 – 7 30 p.m. The Rescue Dog Band will play at the Historic Courthouse. The Richard Brothers Band will play at Jack Loew Plaza at 44 West. Concerts are free and open to the public.

Sept.  5 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sept. 12 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

Sept. 19 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sept. 20 – 45th Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival, downtown West Chester, noon – 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 21 – Oktoberfest & Fall Music, Uptown Theater, 5 p.m. The Uptown beer garden will be open with festival vibes, drinks, local eats, and live music.

Sept. 26 – Yoga in the Street, Gay & Walnut St., 9 a.m. Bring $5 (cash or Venmo) and your mat. Classes are led by Deanna Stiss of Triple Threat Fitness or Leah Whyte of Inward Bound PA

Sept. 26 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct.  3 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct. 10 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Oct. 17 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct. 17 – Summer Pop-up Beer Garden, Uptown Theater, 5 p.m. Lawn games, drinks, and live music

Oct. 24 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Oct. 28 – West Chester Halloween Parade, downtown West Chester, 7 p.m. Rain date: Oct. 29

Oct. 31 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nov. 7 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nov. 14 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nov. 21 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Nov. 28 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dec. 5 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dec. 5 – Santa in the Square, Marshall Square Park, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 –West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dec. 19 – West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dec. 26 –  West Chester Growers Market, 201 N. Church St., 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.