public to enjoy their collection of old and modern helicopters. As a special treat this summer, the museum will be hosting FatherFest from 10am – 2pm. Celebrate Father’s Day with an antique motorcycle and car show. If you treat your dad to a helicopter ride, the gesture may just win you favorite kid status. 1220 American Boulevard | 610-436-9600 | americanhelicopter.museum
9. June 22 – C-MAC’s Saturday Smash Philanthropy will be music to your ears. From 2 – 9pm at the West Chester Fire Training Center, tributes to Led Zeppelin, AC/ DC, Van Halen, KISS, and MÖtley CrÜe will delight the audience. Local eateries like Doc Magrogan’s and Bagel Bistro will be providing food. The event will be MC’d by the Fishman and “Viva La Bam’s” Brandon DiCammillo. Proceeds benefit the First West Chester Fire Company and the Chester County SPCA. You can buy tickets at CMAC’s Barber Shop (133 E. Market Street). 351 Snyder Avenue | cmacssmash@gmail.com
10. June 22 - East Goshen Community Day Celebrate Community Day from 5pm to dark. Enjoy live music from Blue Sky Band and other local groups, and meet Stubby the Helicopter from the American Helicopter Museum. Moon bounces, laser tag, and pony rides will also be available. Stick around for a fireworks spectacular at dark. The event promises lots of fun, and even some surprises, so you don’t want to miss out on this one. Food will be available for purchase. 1580 Paoli Pike | 610-692-7171 | eastgoshen.org
11. July 4-6 – Independence Day Fireworks Our country is turning the big 237 this year! Celebrate at sundown with East Goshen’s famed firework extravaganza. Grab a blanket, your friends, and some party hats and head over to East Goshen Township Park. 1580 Paoli Pike | 610-692-7171 | eastgoshen.org On July 6, continue the festivities at Brandywine Picnic Park for another evening of fireworks and fun. 690 S. Creek Road | 610-793-3198 | picnic.com
12. July 7 - Iron Hill Twilight Criterium Hundreds of cyclists will flock to West Chester to take part in the area’s most exciting bike race: The Iron Hill Twilight Criterium. Watch these iron men and women complete a 32-mile course through downtown West Chester. A kids’ race will take place on Market and Walnut Streets at 5pm. Then, the Amateur Men’s Criterium (6pm), the Pro-Am Women’s Criterium (6:45pm), and the Pro Men’s Criterium (7:45pm), will start and finish at the corner of Gay and High Streets. You will not want to miss this adrenaline rush. 119 N. High Street | 610-696-4046 | ironhilltwilightcriterium.com
13. July 7 - West Market Street Block Party While the cyclists are gearing up for their races, you can head over to Market Street (between Church and Darlington Streets) for the Market Street Block Party. The festivities will begin at 4pm, and West Chester’s local businesses have so much in store: kids can decorate the sidewalk with chalk masterpieces, get their faces painted, and explore Criterium’s Kids’ Zone. Bungee jumping, a BMX stunt team, live music, and great food will also be provided, making July 7 one of the most exciting days of the summer!
14. July 14 - Commonwealth Classic Theatre All the world’s a stage, but the players of the Commonwealth Classic Theatre have chosen West Chester’s Everhart Park to perform their Shakespeare extravaganza. Marvel at The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), where just three men will act out every Shakespeare play in under two hours. Can they do it? Now that is the question. The show starts at 7pm. commonwealthclassictheatre.org
15. July 21 - Turk’s Head Music Festival The past 30 years have seen West Chester’s music scene flourish with the help of the Turk’s Head Music Festival. Now celebrating its 31 year, the festival continues to support local artists by providing the West Chester community with a day of fun in Everhart Park. Throughout the day, 11 local bands will be performing on two different stages. Additionally, more than 70 artists will be peddling unique arts and crafts, and local vendors will be selling food to sustain the crowd throughout the day. The festival will take place from 11am – 8pm and the rain date is July 28. 100 S. Brandywine Street | turksheadfestival.com
16. August 2 - Wizards’ One-Night Magical Melee If you’re between the ages of 7 to 12 and you’ve always suspected you were a witch or wizard, come on out to the Council Chambers at the West Chester Municipal Building. From 5:30 – 8:30pm, you’ll be making potions, learning Defense Against the Dark Arts, and visiting a magical joke shop. Just pray to Dumbledore that Voldemort doesn’t show up.
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