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2nd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes film screenings, filmmaker’s panels, workshops, after-parties and awards ceremony. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, PhoenixvilleFilmFestival.com.
Kennett Arts Festival
Featuring over 100 artists, live music, kids activities and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 4. $5. KennettArts.com.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $17–$37. PARenFaire.com.
Oktoberfest 2024 in West Chester
Participating restaurants offer $6 fall beers or ciders and fall-themed appetizers. There will be live music around town. No tickets needed, simply show up at one of the participating locations and ask for the Oktoberfest specials. Note that Gay St. will be closed to vehicles for the Open-Air Market. DowntownWestChester.com.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $17–$37. PARenFaire.com.
Penn State Extension Master Gardener 21st Annual Fall Fest
Penn State Extension Master Gardener 21st Annual Fall Fest
Featuring workshops, plant sales, a walking tour of Smedley Park and a “Frugal Gardener” marketplace. Enjoy kids activities and bring your home gardening questions for master gardeners. Smedley Park Environmental Center, 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield. 9 to 3. $5. Extension.PSU.edu/Master-Gardener-Fall-Fest.
Charlestown Day
Charlestown Day
Food trucks, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendors, live music and kids activities throughout the day. Charlestown Township Park, 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville. 11 to 3. Free. Charlestown.PA.US/Parks.aspx.
Main Line Music Festival
Main Line Music Festival
Formerly Paoli Blues Fest, the festival offers blues, R&B, rock ‘n roll, and even a little C&W. This is a celebration of music, community and fun. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Wayne. Starts at noon. Free, donations accepted. MainLineMusicFest.com.
The Lights Festival at Plantation Field
The Lights Festival at Plantation Field
Enjoy food, live music, dancing and the sight of the sky lit with thousands of lanterns. Join the party for a night of nostalgia featuring the best songs from the ‘80s and ‘90s. 1547 W. Doe Run Rd., Kennett Square. 3 pm. $57; ages 4–12, $12. TheLightsFest.com.