Downingtown · Events

Evening Kayak Paddle

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A guided evening paddle on Marsh Creek Lake, two hours on the water as the light goes. Free, and registration through the state park calendar is required first.

When: Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Where: Marsh Creek State Park

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Paddleboarding on the Lake

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Mon, Sep 7 · 9:00 AM–11:00 AM · Marsh Creek State Park

Two hours on a board on Marsh Creek Lake, Labor Day morning. Free, and registration through the state park calendar is required. Meet at the park off Park Road.

Forest Bathing at Marsh Creek State Park

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Tue, Sep 15 · 2:00 PM–3:00 PM · Marsh Creek State Park

A slow guided walk through the woods at Marsh Creek State Park, about an hour, led by park staff. Less hiking than noticing. Dress for the trail.

Marsh Creek Sprint Triathlon

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Sun, Sep 20 · 7:30 AM · Marsh Creek State Park

The Marsh Creek Sprint Triathlon takes over the state park on Sunday morning, September 20: a 750-meter lake swim, 20K bike and 5K run starting at 7:30. Racing costs about $164 with fees; watching from the park is free.

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Young Frankenstein

Bryn Mawr film

Mon, Aug 31 – Mon, Sep 7 · Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Mel Brooks's 1974 monster comedy runs for a week at the Lancaster Avenue art house. Showtimes change day to day.

Friday live music at Animated Brewing

Coatesville live music

Fri, Sep 4 · Animated Brewing Co.

Local artists play the Mount Airy Road taproom every Friday. The brewery does not post set times ahead, so check the taproom page or call before you drive out.

Crafts and Games Week

Bryn Mawr kids

Mon, Aug 31 – Fri, Sep 4 · Ludington Library

Story times pause for a week and the Junior Room fills with crafts and games instead, open 10 to 4 each day. All ages, drop in, no registration.