Paddleboarding on the Lake
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.
More at Marsh Creek State Park
Evening Kayak Paddle
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.
Forest Bathing at 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
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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Friday live music at Animated Brewing
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.
SALT Performing Arts presents Carousel
Rodgers and Hammerstein's carnival barker and mill worker, staged Fridays through Sundays in Chester Springs across three weeks. A dollar from every ticket goes to the Chester County Food Bank.
Labor Day Weekend Train Excursions on the New Hope Railroad
Vintage coaches running out of the Bridge Street station all three days of the holiday weekend. Roughly forty-five minutes through Solebury farmland and back, and the last stretch of summer to do it in short sleeves.
