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Third Thursdays on State Street

Kennett Square street fair

State Street closes at five and the restaurants put tables out on the road. Reserve ahead with Lily, La Verona, Portabellos, Trattoria La Tavola or Sweet Amelia's if you want one outside.

Next: Thu, Sep 17 · 5:30 PM–10:00 PM Where: State Street

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Third Thursdays on State Street

street fair

Thu, Oct 15 · 5:30 PM–10:00 PM · State Street

State Street closes to cars and the restaurants push tables out onto the pavement. Parking in the Linden Street garage is free during the event. This is the last one of the season.

Holiday Light Parade

holiday

Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM–8:00 PM · State Street

About a hundred lit floats, marching bands, tractors and dance groups roll down State Street, and Santa lights the community tree at the end. Crowds run near twenty thousand, so come early for a spot.

Around the same time

Acoustic Sunday on the Patio: Jamming Joe

North Wales live music

Sun, Sep 13 · 12:00 AM · Tex Mex Connection

The middle Sunday of the month brings Jamming Joe out to the patio, second of three September dates. Walk in, sit outside, and the acoustic season closes at the end of the month.

Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Sun, Sep 13 · 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.

Melodramatic, Nylon Ghost and Micro Girl

Ardmore live music

Sun, Sep 13 · Rusty Nail Nightclub

Three acts fill a Sunday at the Nail. The room keeps loose hours and says so on its own schedule, so ring 610-649-6245 first if you are driving any distance.