☀️ West Chester Spring/Summer Event Guide

Whether you're a local looking for weekend plans or visiting town with family and friends, this curated list of events has something for everyone. From porch concerts to community festivals, Shakespeare under the stars to bike parades and beer gardens, summer in West Chester is packed with free and affordable ways to get out and enjoy the season. Mark your calendars, grab your sunscreen, and come out to celebrate everything that makes our community special!

🎉 Festivals & Community Events

These big annual events are what summer memories are made of.
Street fairs, outdoor markets, art tours, and neighhood block parties—don’t miss the energy and excitement of West Chester’s most beloved traditions and festivals.

Porchfest

May 17, 1:00–7:00 PM
Come cheer and sway to more than 100 musicians on porches across 10 streets.
🎟️ Free | Family-friendly
📍 Southwest quadrant of the borough

Turks Head Music Festival

Everhart Park | June 8, 12:00–7:00 PM
A borough tradition now 55 years in the making - 2 stages, 70+ vendors, food trucks, and a kids' fun zone
🎟️ Free | Rain date: June 15

Goshen Country Fair

Goshen Fairgrounds | July 28–August 2
Good old fashioned fun.
🎶 Live music, games of chance, amusement rides, animal exhibits, and delicious food.
⏰ Opens weekdays 6 PM, Saturday 5 PM

🎶 Live Music & Concerts

From local bands to brass ensembles, West Chester offers a full calendar of free outdoor concerts.
Bring a chair or blanket, pack a picnic, or grab a bite from a food truck—and enjoy warm evenings filled with great tunes and neighborhood vibes. Perfect for a date night, family outing, or spontaneous after-dinner adventure.

World Music Day

Downtown West Chester | June 21, 3:30–9:00 PM
Celebrate the start of summer with live music throughout downtown.
🎟️ Free | Follow @DowntownWestChester

West Goshen Summer Concert Series

West Goshen Community Park | 6:30 PM
The West Goshen Summer Concert Series is a Sunday evening summer tradition

• June 22 – The Chatterband

• June 29 – The Sam Stinson Band

• July 13 – The Malarkey Brothers

• July 27 – A Capella Pops

• August 10 – Wilson Lambert’s Blue Philly Magic

• August 24 - Swing That Cat

🎟️ Free | A donation for the West Chester Food Cupboard is encouraged

East Bradford Summer Concert Series

East Bradford Park | 7:00–8:30 PM
Once a month plan to spend Thursday evening enjoying the exceptional East Bradford Park

• June 26 – Local Honey

• July 17 – Yesterday's News

• August 14 – MissBehavin'

📍835 Kenmara Dr. | 🎟️ Free

Music at Marshall

Marshall Square Park | 6:30–8:30 PM

• June 19 – Sin Brothers

• July 10 – Big Boy Brass Band

• July 31 – Chico’s Vibe

• August 21 – Butterfoot

🎟️ Free | Food & kids' activities from 5 PM

📚 For Families & Kids

Summer break means plenty of chances to get out of the house and into some fun.
These events are designed with kids in mind—colorful, active, and packed with discovery.

Summer Reading Kickoff 

Barclay Park | June 14, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Obstacle course, games, balloons, and face painting at the West Chester Public Library's annual summer reading party!

📍535 N. Church St | 🎟️ Free

Decorated Bike Parade

West Goshen Community Park | July 4, 10:00 AM
Parade for kids up to age 11 (West Goshen residents only) | Prizes awarded
📍 West Goshen | 🎟️ Free | Rain date: July 5

National Night Out Against Crime

Henderson High School | August 5, 6:00–9:00 PM
Family fun, food trucks, emergency vehicles
🎟️ Free | 📍 400 Montgomery Ave

🎭 Arts and Entertainment

Looking for culture under the stars? West Chester delivers with Shakespeare in the park, live entertainment, and a county-wide studio art tour. Grab a blanket, some snacks, and get ready to be inspired!

Chester County Studio Tour

May 17, 18, 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday; 11 AM - 5 PM Sunday
Experience a weekend of art, inspiration, and discovery when artists open their studios. 23 West Chester-based artists are participating.
🎟️ Free | 📍Various (check the map for details)

Shakespeare in the Park – “All’s Well That Ends Well”

Community Park | June 14, 6:00 PM
Enjoy the adaptation of Shakespeare’s comedy about unrequited love, unreasonable demands, seduction, and deception.
📍 West Goshen
🎭 Free | Dry good donations encouraged | Rain date: June 20

Uptown! Beer Garden & Live Music Series

Live music, food trucks, and a free preview of the night's entertainment! Theme varies by date.
📍 Uptown! Performing Arts Center
🎟️ Free entry

• May 30 – 5:00 PM - Comedian Heather Shaw

• June 22 – 1:30 PM - A Taylor Swift Experience

• July 19 – 5:00 PM - A U2 Tribute

• August 9 – 5:00 PM - Dave Matthews Tribute

• Sept. 19 - 5:00 PM - A Chorus Line

Tour-de-Trike

Downtown West Chester | August 8, 3:30–6:00 PM
Silly fun with adult tricycles
🎟️ Free | 📍 Gay St. (Church to Darlington)

🍻 Happy Hour Events

Unwind midweek with great drink specials and local flavor.

Speak Easy Beer Garden

Chester County History Center | May 15, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Meet on the terrace for the Chester County History Center's first-ever Beer Garden! Live music, Food and drink by Saloon 151

📍 225 N. High St.
🎟️ Free entry

West Chester TAPS – Weekly Summer Happy Hour

Wednesdays, May 28–August 27, 5:00–7:00 PM
🍺 $5 beer | 🍷 $6 wine | 🍹 $7 cocktails
📍 Participating downtown locations

Summers in West Chester are a special time. Come out and enjoy this amazing community! For a complete list of seasonal events, visit our event list.

A very special thank you to COCOON for their support of not only this guide but of events in West Chester. Their growing list of events includes the Music at Marshall series, the Children’s Business Fair, the West Chester 225 Birthday Parade, the West Chester Christmas Parade, and Santa at the Square.

Hello, West Chester! We are COCOON and we also call West Chester home. (You might have driven by our Design Studio on West Chester Pike.) If you didn’t know, we remodel homes – and we do our best to make remodeling as stress-free as possible. If you’re thinking about remodeling, reach out to us! We’d love to help you explore your options!