Hi Neighbor,
My mom loves a good list. Feeling like a bad parent? She’ll send you a list of everything you’re doing right. Struggling to make friends in your new town? She’ll send you a list of ways to connect. Thinking about switching jobs? She’ll send you a list of companies IN YOUR AREA that are hiring. It’s become so commonplace that I now just text my sister, “Mom sent me a list!” and she knows exactly what I mean.
The other day I was in a MOOD about the back-to-school grind. READ MORE
Happy fall,
Kate
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AUTUMN’S AURA
Golden Hour Sip & Shop
Thursday, September 19
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Suburban Square
Enjoy live music and spirit samples while shopping. The first 100 attendees receive a tote bag. Donate new diapers, wipes or baby books to the March of Dimes and be entered to win prizes from local merchants. Details
Autumn Equinox Social
Sunday, September 29
6:00 PM
Morris Arboretum
Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a festive, adults-only party in the garden. Tour the grounds, enjoy hits spun by a local DJ and savor the flavors of fall. Details
Full Moon Hike
Thursday, October 17
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Take an evening hike to see the Hunter Moon, which will go through a partial lunar eclipse. Have a drink and chat with fellow lunar enthusiasts! Details
Fall Fireside
Friday, October 11
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
Grab a bite to eat and your drink of choice and enjoy a fall night at Tyler with education stations, lawn games and a few surprises. Details
NIGHTS OUT & ABOUT
National Night Out
Tuesday, October 1
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Upper Merion Township Building
Join the Upper Merion Police Department for National Night Out, featuring food, music, K9 demos, giveaways, police and fire vehicles and more! Details
Shiverfest
Saturday, October 5
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Riverbend
Celebrate all things fall at Riverbend’s largest annual event for the community, featuring food trucks, “haunted” trails, a petting zoo, campfires and storytelling, costume contests and more. Details
Fall Paranormal Tour
Saturday, October 5
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Paoli Battlefield
Interstate Paranormal Research leads guests on a paranormal investigation of the Paoli Battlefield. Details
Food Truckathon
Friday, September 20
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Swarthmore Town Center
Kick off the weekend with over 20 food vendors, live music and ample outdoor seating. Details
FALL FOR IT!
Fall Festival
Saturday, September 21
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Newlin Grist Mill
Historic demos, food and craft vendors, hayrides, and hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Stop by the Tavern for locally made beer and wine. Free admission. Details
Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 6
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
The Willows Park
A glorious day of fall-themed activities, including tractor rides, pumpkin picking, gem mining, food and refreshments and more. Details
St. David’s Church Country Fair
Saturday, October 5
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fairgrounds at St. David’s Church
All are welcome to the longest continuously running church fair in the country, featuring food, games, shopping, entertainment, and more. All proceeds benefit the church’s local and international outreach partners. Details
Fall Fest
Saturday, September 28
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Colonial Penn Farmstead
Enjoy colonial brewing demonstrations by Regimental Brewmeister Michael Carver, woodworking with For Woodness Sake, hearth cooking, natural dyeing, candle dipping, apple pressing and more! Details
HOMETOWN HANGS
Media Yard Sale
Saturday, September 21 and Sunday September 22
Media Borough Yard Sale weekend. Check out the Google Yard Sale map. Details
Fall for Ardmore
Saturday, September 28
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Schauffele Plaza
An afternoon of live music, local vendors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a family fun zone. Details
Media Fall Festival
Sunday, October 6
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
State Street
Food, music, crafts, a kids’ zone and more. Details
Haverford Township Day
Saturday, October 5
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
1014 Darby Road
Community celebration that includes a parade, live music and entertainment, 5K race, food, a flea market and craft fair. Details
Upper Merion Township Community Fair & Fall Festival
Saturday, October 5
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Heuser Park
Welcome fall with live music, food and craft vendors, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, kids’ activities and more! Details
Tredyffrin Township Community Day
Saturday, October 5
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park
Food trucks, music, a beer garden, local vendors, inflatables, games, crafts and more. Details
Westtown Day
Sunday, October 6
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Oakbourne Park
Live music, carnival games, a petting zoo, Stubby the Helicopter, Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactors, self-guided tours of the Oakbourne Mansion, food from Natalie’s Fine Foods and On the Roll, face painting and much more! Details
MUSIC & ARTS
Chester County Art Walk
Saturday, September 28
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
East Goshen Township Park
Over 100 artists, live music and food trucks. Details
Kennett Arts Festival
Saturday, September 21: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 22: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
600 South Broad Street
Art, live music, children’s activities, and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. All proceeds benefit the Kennett Library. Details
Jasper Street Jam
Saturday, September 28
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Media
Catch the School of Rock's Best of Show featuring Punk Rock, Blues Legends, British Invasion, and the last season performance from the SOR House Band! Featuring House Bands from SOR DELCO, SOR Mainline, SOR Hockessin and SOR Philadelphia Tickets $15. Under 10 and MAC members free! Details
Main Line Music Festival
Saturday, September 28
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park
A relaxed music festival in a beautiful park setting perfect for family fun. Enjoy food, vendors, dancing and performances from six bands. Rain or shine. Details
Media Borough PorchFest
Saturday, September 21
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Various locations
Free porch performances from 40 local acts. Details
Lansdowne Arts on the Avenue Festival is an annual event demonstrating Lansdowne's ongoing commitment to the arts. The festival features over 50 juried artists, performances, demonstrations, activities for kids, food trucks, and a beer garden.
This event, founded in 2003 by the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation, celebrates 21 years of showcasing art and crafts in Delaware County. The 21st anniversary event is scheduled for Sunday, October 20th, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is free to the public.
Come join us and meet regional artists and craftspeople. You might find the perfect purchase, make a new friend, or even get inspired to get creative yourself!
Learn more at: lansdowneartsontheavenue.com
A special thanks to this year’s funders: The Borough of Lansdowne, SAMA department Store, Astound Broadband, BRE Presents, YMCA, Comcast, Conshohocken Brewing Company, Renewal by Anderson, Today’s Child, Woodward Properties, WSFS Bank, and the friends of the LEDC
A mix of highs and lows this month. Yuletide Moves from Devon, a cozy new bakery decades in the making and much more!
COMMUNITY BITS
47th Annual Radnor Run
Sunday, October 27
Help to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by lung disease.
Raise funds to support the mission of the American Lung Association while taking part in either the 5-Mile Run, 1-Mile Run, or 2-Mile Trail Walk. Details
12th Annual Unite for HER Run/Walk
September 28
West Chester
100% of proceeds support Unite for HER, providing integrative therapies, services, and support to breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide. Details
SJU Kinney Center 5K Walk/Run for Autism
Saturday, September 21
Race Check-in: 7:30 AM; Race Begins: 8:30 AM
St. Joseph’s University
Walk or Run for Autism! Registration is open. If you can’t participate, you can still donate. Details
The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is looking to hire a new Executive Director!
This position is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of The Barn. Other key duties include creating and implementing the development strategy, achieving fundraising goals for The Barn, marketing, and community outreach. The best candidate will advance the mission and core values of The Barn and reports directly to The Board of Directors.
We welcome resumes and cover letters at this time to be sent to boardpresident@springbrook-farm.org. Please use the subject line: Executive Director Search. More info on Indeed. Visit springbrook-farm.org for more information.
The Main Line Newcomers Club, a women's social club for new and established residents of the Main Line and nearby, welcomes you to get to know us! The Club offers a number of fun, engaging, adventurous and thought provoking opportunities to meet new people and form connections along the Main Line. Long lasting friendships are formed in activities ranging from cuisine/cooking groups, a speaker series, a Gallivanters local travelers group, game nights, mah jongg, two book clubs, a restaurant outing group, and more. Visit mainlinenewcomers.org.
Women’s & Children’s Fall Consignment Sale
Thursday, Sept 26 – 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Friday, Sept 27 – 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 28 – 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 29 – 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday Club, Wayne
Excellent’ and ‘very good’ condition gently-used women’s and children’s seasonal clothing, shoes, accessories, purses, belts and jewelry. Details
Community Clothes Charity
Friday, November 1- 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday, November 2- 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday November 3- 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
132 East Lancaster Ave, Wayne
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