West Chester · Events

Volunteer: Nurture Nature at Stroud Preserve

West Chester community

A Saturday morning pulling invasives and tending meadow on the 571 acres along the East Branch. Two and a half hours, tools provided, no experience wanted.

When: Sat, Sep 5 · 9:00 AM–11:30 AM Where: Stroud Preserve

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Fall Festival & Connect

festival

Sat, Oct 17 · 1:00 PM–5:00 PM · Stroud Preserve

Artisans and vendors set up in Stroud's barnyard with a craft corner, costume contests for kids, adults and dogs, and a masquerade parade near four. Anna Spackman plays acoustic from two, Cheezy Vegan parks a truck.

Autumn Avian Adventures: Murmuration & Migrations

community

Tue, Oct 20 · 8:30 AM–11:00 AM · Stroud Preserve

A guided morning walk across Stroud's meadows and woods hunting migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl. Bring binoculars. Registration goes through Natural Lands, and the preserve itself is free.

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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.

SALT Performing Arts presents Carousel

Downingtown arts

Fri, Sep 4 – Sun, Sep 20 · SALT Performing Arts

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.

The Aspen Tree Pop-In at SHIFT

Ardmore market

Tue, Sep 1 – Sun, Sep 13 · SHIFT

The Aspen Tree takes over a corner of the Narberth refill shop for the first two weeks of September. Browse during shop hours, Tuesday to Sunday. The store is closed on Mondays.