Every year around this time, summer loses its luster…the kids are bored, I’m too hot and cranky to care, the pool becomes a ghost town and we’re all just #OVERIT. At this point, the only thing that can save us is school—or a shore house.
Yet, when my daughter’s teacher asks her what she did over the summer, I don’t want her response to be “I survived.” Maybe you’re living your best summer life (in which case you can stop reading here), but if not, here’s an end-of-summer bucket list to help you savor these final few sun-drenched days:
• Summer on the big screen. Head to Easttown Library on September 6th for the final showing in its Movie Under the Stars series (PS It’s a good one!)
• Ice cream for dinner. The end.
• Toast the end of summer at a local vineyard, like Penn Woods Winery , Chaddsford Winery or Grace Winery .
• Get your amusement park on. Many schools are back in session, which means fewer crowds at Hershey Park , Dutch Wonderland and Dorney Park .
• Cool off with a canoe or kayak ride down the Brandywine River. Book a guided tour via West Chester’s Northbrook Canoe Co. .
• Bored with s’mores? Check out these mouth-watering variations.
• Tune in. Click here for a list of nearby outdoor concerts.
• Go visit that exhibit/restaurant/museum/park/whatever that you’ve always wanted to try. Remember, summer is the best time for spontaneity.
Feel free to share your own ideas in the comments (#askingforafriend)!
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| SO LONG SUMMER
Endless Summerfest
Sunday, September 8th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
West King St., Malvern
An annual September gathering to welcome residents back to the borough and bid farewell to summer. Live music, axe throwing, shopping, cocktails and tons of crafts and activities for kids.
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McKaig's Summer Beach Party
Saturday, August 24th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
McKaig Nature Education Center
889 Croton Rd., Wayne
Take a last bite out of summer at McKaig’s family beach party! Enjoy a family picnic (snacks available for purchase), duck races in the stream and more. All registrants will get a coupon for a free small water ice from Petrucci's Ice Cream. BYO chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Registration required.
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End of Summer Party
Sunday, September 1st
2:00 PM
Whole Foods Market
175 Pottstown Pike, Exton
Stop by the store’s rooftop grill and bar and enjoy sounds spun by the area’s best DJs.
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| GARDEN PARTIES
Get On Our Lawn: Paoli Summer Concert Series
Saturday, August 31st
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Church of the Good Samaritan
212 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli
Enjoy an evening of excellent music, food trucks, drinks from Locust Lane Brewing, lawn games and fun for all ages.
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Edible Flowers Garden Dinner
Wednesday, August 28th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Terrain Gardens
138 Lancaster Ave., Devon
Each aspect of this four-course meal will infuse edible blossoms and herbs to create a lively, bloom-filled evening set in the gardens. Live music by local band Platinum Groove.
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Secret Gardens of West Chester Tour & Plant Sale
Saturday, September 7th
10:00 AM
Everhart Park Area of West Chester Borough
This tour showcases exclusive private gardens in West Chester, along with talented local musicians and artists performing at several tour stops. Swing by the plant sale before or after your tour. Proceeds benefit the Horticultural Therapy Program at Barclay Friends.
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| PARK IT
Art in the Park
Saturday, September 7th
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Fire Chief’s Memorial Bandshell at
Elmwood Park
Sterigere St. & Harding Blvd., Norristown
Enjoy live performances, vendors, local artists, and more! Proceeds benefit Expressive Path, which helps give adolescents access to the arts.
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Drive-In Movie: Aladdin
Friday, September 13th
Parking lot opens at 5:30 PM; movie starts at dusk
Montgomery County Community College (Blue Bell campus)
340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell
Chick-fil-A Plymouth Meeting Mall and Kona Ice King of Prussia will have refreshments for sale before and during the movie. $10 per car; free with a MCCC ID. Cash only. Enter through parking lot off Cathcart Road.
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Phoenixville Blues Festival
Saturday, September 7th
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Reeves Park
401 Main St., Phoenixville
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Phoenixville, along with many local talented blues musicians, great food and activities. Free and open to the public.
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| OFF TO THE RACES
5K Trail Run
Thursday, August 29th
5:30 PM
Thorncroft Equestrian Center
190 Line Rd., Malvern
This 5K takes runners through fields where horses graze and ends with a hill challenge you won't soon forget! All are invited to a post-race gathering featuring live music, craft beer from Locust Lane Craft Brewery (all participants 21+ receive a free beer!) and food trucks. Proceeds benefit the farm and Thorncroft horses.
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Main Line 5K Run/1.5 Mile Walk
Sunday, September 8th
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Downtown Wayne
Race down Lancaster Avenue, through the heart of the Main Line and the beautiful streets of Wayne. Proceeds benefit the Main Line Emergency Responders Scholarship Program. A fun, family-friendly Health and Fitness Expo follows the race.
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Race for Refugees
Saturday, September 7th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Paoli Presbyterian Church
225 S. Valley Rd., Paoli
An annual 5K run, one-mile walk and kids fun run to support refugees around the world. Food and activities for the whole family.
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| ALL FOR FALL FUN
St. Sophia Grecian Festival
Thursday, September 5th through
Sunday, September 8th
900 S. Trooper Rd., Jeffersonville
Celebrate Greek heritage and culture at the family-friendly St. Sophia Grecian Festival. Enjoy mouthwatering Greek food, traditional pastries, lively music, fantastic dancing done in traditional costume, rides and amusements.
Unlimited ride pass available on Thursday and Sunday.
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Funfest
Saturday, September 21st
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fayette St. (between 1st & 6th Ave.), Conshohocken
Live music, craft vendors, two-block children’s area, local food and drinks.
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Fall Super Sunday
Sunday, September 8th
(rain date September 15th)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
State St., Downtown Media
Over 150 vendors, offering bargains on everything from antiques, appliances and books to bric-a-brac, collectibles, attic treasures and handmade crafts. Also enjoy all-day sales and specials from Media store and restaurants.
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27th Annual Radnor Fall Festival
Sunday, September 15th
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
North Wayne Ave., Downtown Wayne
Fun for the whole family: Rides, moon bounces, food, vendors, live music, dance performances and the ever-popular Top Dog Contest. Rain or shine.
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| FESTIVE FOOD
Phoenixville VegFest
Saturday, August 24th
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Reeves Park
148 3rd Avenue, Phoenixville
Fourth annual street fair celebrating plant-based food and vegan lifestyle. Family friendly event will have live music, food trucks and bakery concoctions all plant based. Attended by 5,000 last year! Rain date: Sunday, August 25th)
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Mexican Fiesta
Saturday, August 24th - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, August 25th - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Chaddsford Winery
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
Early Bird Happy Hour with specials running from 11 AM until 1 PM. Half-Off Wine Cocktails and select wines by the glass – Sangria, The Red Standard, The White Standard. Dos Gringos and The Meat House will be onsite cooking up flavorful Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos and quesadillas. There will also be Live Music and Food Trucks as well! This event is rain or shine and No outside alcohol permitted. Children are permitted and welcome on Winery grounds only when accompanied and supervised by an adult (over 21+).
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| BOOKMARKED
Author Book Tour with Candace Bushnell: Is There Still Sex in the City?
Thursday, September 12th
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Saturday Club
117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne
From the pioneering New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City comes a wry, witty, and wise look at sex, dating and friendship in New York City after fifty. Gather your friends for an evening of fun, laughter and conversation as the Saturday Club welcomes Candace Bushnell to the Main Line. Tickets are $50 and include a copy of the book and a cocktail reception with refreshments and light bites.
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Remembering Toni Morrison
Sunday, August 25th
2:00 PM
Treddyfrin Library
582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
View celebrated author Toni Morrison’s incredible Nobel Laureate lecture followed by a short discussion of her works and life.
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Harry Potter Escape Room
Friday, August 23rd
6:15 PM & 7:30 PM
Treddyfrin Library
582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford
Can you find the horcruxes in time? Adults 18+ are invited to a magical after-hours escape room. Preregistration required.
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The mission of Foote Orthodontics is to provide the highest quality care in a caring atmosphere where patients are treated with excellence clinically and personally.
OPEN IN BRYN MAWR & WAYNE
101 South Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 320
Bryn Mawr
110 Gallagher Road
Wayne
(610) 525-6142
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Benchmark School is an internationally renowned leader in preparing bright children who learn differently to take charge of their own learning and succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
September space available!
Open Houses:
October 24, November 7
benchmarkschool.org
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Rigorous liberal arts, college preparatory education within the context of a Christian worldview.
DC students are challenged, nurtured and known.
Schedule a personal tour today.
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Winged Wonders - A Free Event for Kids of All Ages!
Learn all about Monarch migration and the wonders of exploration.
You and your family will:
* Feed live butterflies
* Engage in fun, educational activities
* Gain the opportunity to tour our beautiful 18-acre campus, just for young learners in Nursery-grade 5
Specially designed for children
ages 2-6, but kids of all ages are welcome to attend! The event takes place on Sunday, September 22 at 10 am on Friends' Central's Lower School campus on 228 Old Gulph Road in Wynnewood, PA.
Registration is free, but required in advance. Reserve your space today by
clicking here!
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Wayne
610-688-9856
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We’ll be open soon — please stop in and see why we’ve been voted Best Bank of Chester County two years running!
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More than 100 classes and workshops available to choose from in drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, culinary, photography, stained glass, book making, and more.
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No matter what you're looking for, you'll find it at Briggs Auction!
From fine home furnishings to tools; fine jewelry to real estate, we're your source.
See our website for up-to-the minute auction information and thousands of photos. And we're always accepting quality consignments.
Call or email to get started.
610.566.3138
info@briggsauction.com
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