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Beginner Astronomy Course at Churchville

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Six Wednesday evenings on reading the night sky, from constellations to deep sky objects, with observing at the Pleiades Observatory when skies allow. Adults and students sixteen and up.

Next: Wed, Sep 9 · 7:30 PM–9:00 PM Where: Churchville Nature Center

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Monarch Bon Voyage Party

kids

Sat, Sep 12 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Churchville Nature Center

A send-off for the monarchs before they head to Mexico, run twice that Saturday, morning and afternoon. Free for members, six dollars otherwise, and registration is required.

Beginner Astronomy Course at Churchville

other

Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM–9:00 PM · Churchville Nature Center

Six Wednesday evenings on reading the night sky, from constellations to deep sky objects, with observing at the Pleiades Observatory when skies allow. Adults and students sixteen and up.

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83rd Annual Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair

Downingtown festival

Sat, Sep 5 – Mon, Sep 7 · Ludwig's Corner Show Grounds

A Chester County Labor Day tradition since 1943, the Ludwig's Corner Horse Show & Country Fair blends top-level equestrian competition with classic country fair fun. Watch hunters, jumpers, and equitation riders compete across three rings from morning through dusk, culminating in the $10,000 Mini-Prix on Labor Day Monday. The midway offers inflatables, rides, and games for kids, plus food trucks, a beer garden, and live music. Stroll vendor tents for local artisans offering home and garden decor, jewelry, apparel, and gourmet treats. Free admission to the grounds.

Resolver, Chiseled Lilies, Palinoia and Opossom

Ardmore live music

Sat, Sep 5 · Rusty Nail Nightclub

Four band Saturday at the Nail, all original material. A small stage on Haverford Road with a long habit of booking bands nobody else will.

Skippack Village Food Truck Festival

Skippack food & drink

Sat, Sep 5 – Sun, Sep 6 · Skippack Village

Fill your plate at the Skippack Village Food Truck Festival, returning for Labor Day weekend with about 30 food trucks and vendors lining the historic village. Browse the shops of Skippack Village between bites — most trucks are in the lots across from Pasta Basta. Bring the whole family, and dogs are welcome too. Free admission, pay as you go. Noon to 5 p.m. both days.