A Running List of West Chester Events

Each week I share a Roundup of West Chester news and events at the end of which is a list of upcoming events. However, due to space in the newsletter, I can only share a week or two out but I often have information about events much earlier so I thought I would share with you my working document. Now you know what I know.

Just note: events may change (or I may type it in wrong) so always check the links and if you notice anything off, let me know and I will update. Have an event you would like to see added to the list? You can let me know that as well.

March

  • Mar. 31 – West Chester Public Library’s Trivia Night, Zoom, 7 -8 p.m. Registration required. 
  • Mar. 31 – Mather Planetarium Show, 750 S. Church Street, 7-8 p.m.   
  • Mar. 31 – Apr. 1 – Suessical Jr., Stetson Middle School, 7 p.m. (There is also a 1 p.m. showing on Saturday). Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children/students
  • Mar. 31 – House of Hope Concert, East High School, 7 p.m. The West Chester East student body will showcase their musical talents to raise money for Home of the Sparrow, a local nonprofit that partners with single women and their children facing homelessness. Last year’s concert raised $7300. Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the door.
  • Mar. 31 – Apr. 9 – West Chester Easter Light Display, 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. This is a free, drive-by event brought to you by the same folks that do the West Chester Christmas Light Display.

April

  • Apr. 1 – Outgrown Sports Equipment Sale, Rustin High School, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. New and used items across various sports including – cleats, baseball and softball pants, bats, helmets, belts, shin gaurds, protective equipment.
  • Apr. 1 – Community Yard Sale, Rustin High School, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Combo with the above for a one-stop-shop for some spring upgrades!
  • Apr. 1 – Zumba Fitness, Marshall Square Park, 9 a.m. Class cost is $6 – 100% of the proceeds are being donated to the West Chester Play School.
  • Apr. 1 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Everhart Park, 10 a.m.
  • Apr.1 – Discovery in the Dark: A Children’s event, Chester County History Center, 5 – 7 p.m. This family event will show children what life was like before electricity. This BYOFL (bring your own flashlight event) is geared toward children 6-12 without a fear of the dark. Tickets $7/children; $9/adults. 
  • Apr. 1 – Echoes, American Pink Floyd, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Join as these 10 musicians faithfully recreate this iconic album, note for note, sound for sound, and effect for effect. Tickets: $40/advance; $45/door; Limited tickets remain. 
  • Apr. 1 -2: Hayrides to the Easter Bunny, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reseverations recommended.
  • Apr. 1, 2, 8 & 9 – Easter Bunny Express, West Chester Railroad, 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets: $30/adults; $20/children (2-12); $8/children under 2
  • Apr. 2 – Spring at the Park with Lulu’s, Marshall Square Park, 9:30 – 12 a.m. Easter Bunny visit, Easter egg hunt, Elmo and Princesses meet and greet, crafts, games and more. Tickets: $30/kids; $5 adult. Email luluswestchester@gmail.com for tickets. 
  • Apr. 2 – West Chester’s Best Easter Egg Hunt, Kirk’s Martial Arts & Krav Maga (1548 Paoli Pike), 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Over 5000 eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Registration is required.
  • Apr. 3 – Mastering Your Baby’s Sleep, West Chester Public Library, 6 – 7 p.m. Learn tools and methods to help your infant sleep easier and longer. Recommended for parents of babies 0 – 7 months. Attend virtually or in person. Registration required.
  • Apr. 4 – Storytime Registration opens, West Chester Public Library, 10 a.m. 
  • Apr. 4 – Chester County/WCU Job Fair, Hollinger Field House, 3 – 6 p.m. More than 70 employers from a variety of industries are expected. Registration is encouraged. 
  • Apr. 5 – What’s in a Name? The Politics of Commemoration, 255 A/B or Zoom, 12 – 12:50 p.m. Presented by WCU faculty and at 50 minutes each, these seminars introduce an array of sustainability topics in easily digestible segments. Presentations are free and open to the public. For Zoom use the link above and passcode: 878376
  • Apr. 5 – Ukulele Group, West Chester Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m. Looking for a friendly group to play/practice with?  Here you go. Meets Wednesdays.
  • Apr. 6 -8: Hayrides to the Easter Bunny, Highland Orchards, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Reseverations recommended.
  • Apr. 6 – Jimmy & the Parrots, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Grab your beach chair, your suntan oil, and a tequila shot and get ready for this Jimmy Buffett Tribute. Tickets: $40/advance; $45/door
  • Apr. 6 – Storytime, Tish Kids (135 E. Gay St.), 10 a.m. Free storytime event the first and third Thursday of each month.
  • Apr. 8 – Beer & Bunnies, Thornbury Farm CSA, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Apr. 11 – Taiko Drumming & Dance, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, 7 p.m. Taiko drumming and dance is returning to WCU after a three year hiatus. Tickets range in price from $12 – $25.
  • Apr. 12 – Energy Input and Economics of Silicon, Sykes Student Union 255 A/B or Zoom, 12 – 12:50 p.m. Presented by WCU faculty and at 50 minutes each, these seminars introduce an array of sustainability topics in easily digestible segments. Presentation are free and open to the public. For Zoom use the link above and passcode: 878376
  • Apr. 12 – Who Owns Your Grocery Store? Presentation: Jon Steinman, Chester County History Center, 7 p.m. Author Jon Steinman has visited over 150 food co-ops nationwide and has many stories to tell. This talk will be of interest to anyone curious to learn more about community-owned grocery stores, the West Chester Cooperative and the larger co-op movement. This is a free event. Registration required.
  • Apr. 12 – Ukulele Group, West Chester Public Library, 5 – 7 p.m. Looking for a friendly group to play/practice with?  Here you go. Meets Wednesdays.
  • Apr. 13 – The Weeklings – Music of the Beatles, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40/advance; $45/door
  • Apr. 14 – West Chester Public Library’s Trivia Night, Zoom, 7 -8 p.m. Registration required. 
  • Apr. 15 – Saint Agnes 5K, 211 W. Gay St., 9 a.m. Kids fun run begins at 8:45 a.m. $25/adults; $10/kids fun run; Long sleeve shirt for those that register by Mar. 30.
  • Apr. 15 – Live at the Filmore, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. The music of the original Allman Brother Band. Tickets: $45/advance; $50/door
  • Apr. 16 – West Chester Food Cooperative Bake Off, The Masonic Lodge, 10 South Church St, 2 – 5 p.m. Calling all bakers! This your chance to see just how good your signature recipe is. This event is open to everyone.
  • Apr. 16 – Community Mentoring: Introductory Meeting, Pierce Middle School, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Meeting will provide information for those interesting in serving as a mentor as well as for parents of students who may benefit. Childcare and interpreters will be available. If you are interested, please register using this form.
  • Apr. 17 – WCASD Select and Senior Strings, Rustin High School, 7 p.m.
  • Apr. 19 – The Path to Carbon Neutrality in Higher Education, Sykes Student Union 255 A/B or Zoom, 12 – 12:50 p.m. Presented by WCU faculty and at 50 minutes each, these seminars introduce an array of sustainability topics in easily digestible segments. Presentations are free and open to the public. For Zoom use the link above and passcode: 878376
  • Apr. 19 – 3rd Wednesday Book Discussion, West Chester Public Library, 1 – 2 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch; enjoy a lively book discussion. No registration necessary. This month’s book: The Sense of an Ending, Julian Barnes.
  • Apr. 21 – Home Again – A tribute to the music of Carol King, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40/advance; $45/door
  • Apr. 22 – Everhart Park Annual Spring Cleanup
  • Apr. 22 – Marshall Square Park Cleanup, Marshall Square Park, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
  • Apr. 22 – 1st ever Running Home 5K, Corner of Market and Church Streets, 9 a.m. Money raised goes to support North Star of Chester County. Registration: $30
  • Apr. 22 – Earth Day Birthday Rally, Courthouse, 1 p.m. Following the rally head to the Unitarian Church for a Green Fair. Enjoy treats from the West Chester Co-op, native planting, and children’s activities.
  • Apr. 22 – Cash Unchained, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m.Take a journey back in time to the life and music of “The Man in Black”  Tickets: $40/advance; $45/door
  • Apr. 26 – The State of Sustainability at WCU: Key Insights from WCU’s First Sustainability Census, Sykes Student Union 255 A/B or Zoom, 12 – 12:50 p.m. Presented by WCU faculty and at 50 minutes each, these seminars introduce an array of sustainability topics in easily digestible segments. Presentations are free and open to the public. For Zoom use the link above and passcode: 878376
  • Apr. 28 – 30 – 17th Annual West Chester Annual Film Festival, various locations Downtown. West Chester’s very own international film festival returns. Visit their website for complete details.
  • Apr. 28 – Food Truck and Vendor Expo, Fame Fire Company, 4-8 p.m. Enjoy several great food trucks, 30+ quality craft vendors, plus, bull riding (that should be interesting.) 
  • Apr. 29 – Walk 4 Paws – 5k Color Run, West Goshen Park, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Race begins at 9 a.m. Yoga with pups also available. Adult registration: $35; $15/kids; under 8 free
  • Apr. 29 – Charlotte Grace 5K, East Goshen Park, 9 a.m. The Charlotte Grace Fund provides financial assistance to families that are battling cancer. 5k registration: $30
  • Apr. 29 – Henderson High School Spring Concert with Senior Strings, Henderson, 7 p.m.

May

  • May 4 – Bournelyf Hand-to-Hand 5k, Wrong Crowd Beer Company, 6:30 p.m. 5K registration $30; All 21+ runners/walkers will get a free beer or drink!
  • May 6 – Kennett Run, Anson Nixon Park (Kennett Square), 9 a.m. 10K race starts; 9:20 a.m. 5K race starts. Yes, this event takes place outside of West Chester but proceeds are going to support booster programs in the Chest-Mont league – just designate your school as part of registration. As event coordinators put it, “sports equipment is expensive and every little bit helps.” Cost: $35 through Apr. 8; $45 after
  • May 7 – “A Musical Menagerie” – Chester County Concert Band Spring Performance, Fugett Middle School, 2:30 p.m.
  • May. 11 – Movie in the Park, Marshall Square Park, dusk. This is a free Borough event.
  • May 14 – Mother’s Day Express, West Chester Railroad, 12 and 2 p.m. Includes special rate for mom! Tickets: $22/adults; $15/children (2-12); $5/Mom
  • May 17 – 3rd Wednesday Book Discussion, West Chester Public Library, 1 – 2 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch; enjoy a lively book discussion. No registration necessary. This month’s book: Lessons in Chemistry, Bonnie Garmus.
  • May 20 – 2nd Annual Porchfest, West Chester Borough, Southwest quadrant, 1 – 7 p.m. This is a free community event. Rain date: May 21
  • May 20 – Chester County Studio Art Tour, Explore local art, while meeting a variety of outstanding artists during this two-day event. This is a free community event. 
  • May 25 – Concert in the Park, Fugget Park, 6:30 p.m. This is a free Borough event.

June

  • June 2 – Kiss the Sky – Jimi Hendrix, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. KISS THE SKY recreates Jimi Hendrix’s most iconic concert moments LIVE from Monterey Pop to Woodstock. Touring nationally since 2016. Tickets: $45/advance; $50/door
  • June 3 – Penn Fusion Cares 5K, Church & Market Streets, 9:30 a.m. 5K registration: $35
  • June 4 – Turks Head Music Festival, Everhart Park, 12 – 7 p.m. This is a free Borough event. Rain date: June 11
  • June 9 – Better Than Bacon, Uptown Theater, 7:30 p.m. Better Than Bacon performs in completely unscripted improvisational games, all driven by audience suggestions. Tickets: $25/advance; $30/door
  • June 21 – 3rd Wednesday Book Discussion, West Chester Public Library, 1 – 2 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch; enjoy a lively book discussion. No registration necessary. This month’s book: Birdsong, Sebastian Faulks.
  • June 22 – Concert in the Park, Hoopes Park, 6:30 p.m. This is a free Borough event.

July

  • July 19 – 3rd Wednesday Book Discussion, West Chester Public Library, 1 – 2 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch; enjoy a lively book discussion. No registration necessary. This month’s book: Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver.
  • July 20 – Concert in the Park, Everhart Park, 6:30 p.m. This is a free Borough event.