Kennett Square · Events

Philadelphia Fringe

Original short plays by local writers in the library auditorium, Kennett's slot in the Philadelphia Fringe. Seven in the evening, free, registration required.

Next: Thu, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM–8:30 PM Where: Kennett Library, 101 Race Street, Kennett Square Hosted by: Kennett Library

Every date coming up

  • Thu Sep 24 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
  • Sat Sep 26 2:00 PM–3:30 PM

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Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop

community

Fri, Sep 4 · 9:30 AM–1:30 PM · Kennett Library

A four hour KACS workshop on what causes poverty, how different life experience shapes outlook, and practical ways to lower barriers. Registration required.

Imagination Library Children's Book Club and Storytime

kids

Fri, Sep 4 · 10:00 AM–10:30 AM · Kennett Library

Stories plus a book club for the smallest readers, Friday mornings in the children's area. Half an hour, free, and it lands right before the farmers market sets up across town.

Maker Skills Series: Learn to Solder

arts

Sat, Sep 5 · 9:15 AM · Kennett Library

Saturday morning soldering basics in the community makerspace: iron, flux, and a small board to take home. Free, registration required, and no prior experience assumed.

Around the same time

Fall Fest Weekend

West Chester festival

Sun, Sep 20 · Highland Orchards

The farm switches to fall mode for the weekend: hayrides, the corn maze, apple picking and cider donuts out of the bakery. Runs weekends into November.

Public Arts Program Guided Walking Tour

New Hope arts

Sun, Sep 20 · Lenape Park

Free docent walk through the outdoor sculptures scattered around town, part of a rotating program running since 2003. Registration encouraged, and it covers ground on foot.

Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Sun, Sep 20 · Gay Street between Matlack and Darlington Streets

Four blocks of Gay Street close to cars so restaurants push tables into the road. Walk down the middle of the street, eat outside, and browse the shops on either side.