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Colonial Farm & Craft Day at Historic Waynesborough
Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Rd, PaoliWest Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
West Chester Railroad Station 203 E Market St, West ChesterWeek of Events
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Gather your family or closest friends and visit the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport.
Find Waldo Local in West Chester
Grab a passport at Bookmarks, 100 E. Gay St., or any participating business in the borough, then visit the shops to find the Waldo cutout in the store. Have your card stamped or signed, collect the designated number of stamps, then bring to Bookmarks and exchange it for stickers, coupons and entries into the grand […]
Pirates and Wenches Weekend in Rock Hall, MD
Bring your boat and anchor out on the Chesapeake Bay. There’s plenty of live entertainment and pirate performers, costume contests, treasure hunts, kids activities, pirate ghost tours, rum tastings, the Buccaneer’s Ball and more on Main Street. Rock Hall, MD. Visit RockHallPirates.com.
57th Annual Goschenhoppen Folk Festival
The festival showcases the daily life of the Pennsylvania Germans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Henry Antes Plantation, 318 Colonial Rd., Perkiomenville. Fri, noon to 8; Sat, 10 to 6. $4–$15. Goschenhoppen.org.
Sunday, August 3, 2025
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August 3, 2025 -Colonial Farm & Craft Day at Historic Waynesborough
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August 3, 2025 RecurringWest Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
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August 3, 2025 - RecurringSteamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
Colonial Farm & Craft Day at Historic Waynesborough
Volunteers from Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, Chester County Beekeeper Association and Springton Manor Farm demonstrate crafts and farming techniques from the 18th century. Try quill writing, ice cream making and beekeeping as you enjoy toys and games. Tours of the mansion included. 2049 Waynesborough Rd., Paoli. 10 am to 5 pm. $5–10. PhilaLandmarks.org.
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com.
Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
Climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. Tour the 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. 3000 Creek Rd., Hockessin, DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $8–$15. AuburnHeights.org.
Monday, August 4, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
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August 5, 2025 -National Night Out Against Crime/Touch a Truck Day
National Night Out Against Crime/Touch a Truck Day
Join the West Chester and West Goshen Police Departments for special events including fun vehicles, food trucks, moon bounces, rides and more. Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Ave., West Chester. 6 to 9 pm. Free. West-Chester.com.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
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August 6, 2025 RecurringStorytime at Oakbourne Park
Storytime at Oakbourne Park
Bring a blanket and listen to stories, sing songs, have fun with the animals and enjoy nature and summer. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., West Chester. 10:30. Free. WesttownPA.org.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, August 8, 2025
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August 8, 2025 RecurringPlayIn Time Music Circle at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
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August 8, 2025“Fables & Fairtytales” at Media Theatre
PlayIn Time Music Circle at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
Bring your shakers, sticks or other percussive instruments to this interactive musical program geared toward children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers. 1829 County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:15 am. $25. NatLands.org.
“Fables & Fairtytales” at Media Theatre
Come see Camp Media Theatre students perform their concert. 104 E. State St., Media. 5 pm. $5. MediaTheatre.org.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
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August 9, 2025 -96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic
96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic
Enjoy the stage show or stroll through Fiddler’s Cove to listen as musicians play tunes using a variety of instruments performing bluegrass, old-time and gospel. Children are encouraged to learn by observing and talking to the musicians. Vendors include crafts, foods and novelties. Grab lunch from one of the great food trucks. Hibernia County Park, […]