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Looking for something to do this weekend?

February 4, 2011
The Chesco Mom Calendar Moms, Melissa and Joanne have been hard at work adding fun events to the Chester County Moms Community Calendar.
For a complete list of fun events happening in and around Chester County this weekend please click here to visit The Chester County Moms Community Calendar.
If you know about an event that you would like to see on the calendar, please click here to tell us about it.
Have a great weekend!

The Calendar Moms are ROCKING the Community Calendar!

January 13, 2011


We love, we love, we love the Calendar Girls!

We are so excited to welcome Melissa & Joanne to the Chesco Mom Team. Melissa and Joanne have taken over the Chester County Moms Community Calendar and they are on an event posting roll!


If you know of a community event that you would like to see added to the community calendar, please click here to submit the information to Melissa & Joanne.

Looking for Something to Do This Weekend? Check Out The Chester County Moms Community Calendar

November 5, 2010
There is A LOT going on in and around Chester County this weekend… For a complete list please click here to visit The Chester County Moms Community Calendar.
If you know of a community event that we should add to the community calendar, please click here to submit the information.
  • Wegmans in Downingtown will host a free family movie night Saturday, November 6th at 5pm. Shrek is this week’s selection.
  • FREE Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot Saturday – 9:00am-noon
  • Pajama Party at My Gym Lionville
  • StarLab at Hankin Library
  • Silent Auction to benefit the Downingtown Marching Band – Road to Pasadena Fund

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have LOTS of fun family friendly events posted on our Community Calendar

July 10, 2010

There are lots of fun events happening in Chester County this weekend like the St. Joseph’s Carnival, Coatesville Ice Cream Festival, Uwchlan Township Community Day, Norco Fire Company fair, Firework Celebrations and more…

For a complete list of the what, when and where.. click here.

(or on the calander tab above)

If you know of an upcoming event that has not made the community calendar please email us with the details. chestercountymoms(at)gmail (dot)com.

Bradford Heights Elementary School Annual Book Sale

March 4, 2010

The Bradford Heights Elementary School will hold its second annual used book sale on
Friday, March 5, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m.to noon.

The event will conclude with a bag sale from 12:30 to 1:30PM on Saturday, when shoppers may fill a grocery bag full of books for a nominal fee.The sale will take place in the gymnasium at Bradford Heights, located at 1331 Romig Road,
Downingtown.

Items for sale will include gently used books for children and adults in hardcover and paperback, DVDs, videos, puzzles and various board/computer games. All of the proceeds from the used book sale will directly support various educational programs and services for Bradford Heights Elementary School students.

Thanks Chesco Mom Joyce for the tip on this fun community event!

Celebrating New Year’s (with the fam) in Chester County

December 30, 2009

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the family at Longwood Garden’s.

A daylong celebration begins at 1:30pm. Families can enjoy balloon artists, face painting, kids’ crafts, and ice skating performances (extra $5 fee required) and a fabulous fireworks display at 9:15pm. Ages four and under are free. Regular admission to the gardens is $16–all programs for kids are free with admission. Enjoy hot chocolate and other tasty refreshments throughout the Gardens. Gardens close at 10:00 pm. Please note that in the case of extreme weather conditions such as high wind gusts, the fireworks show will be cancelled.

New Year’s Eve Events at Longwood Garden’s
Organ Sing-Alongs: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Ice Skating Performances: 3:30, 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 PM (extra ticket required)
Strolling Carolers: 4:00–8:00 PM
Strolling Balloon Artists for Kids: 4:00–9:00 PM
Kids Craft: 5:00–9:00 PM
Face Painting for Kids: 5:00–9:00 PM
Strolling Barbershop Quartet: 6:00–10:00 PM
Fireworks: 9:15 pm

For more info, call 610-388-1000 or visit http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

Downingtown Bowling Palace – CALL FOR LANE AVAILABILITY before you go!!!
Loads of fun for everyone, great deals, hats and noisemakers included! Your one stop shop!
11-1:00 pm: $12 per person
1:15-3:15 pm: $12 per person
3:30-6:30: $100 per lane for up to 5 people
Price Includes unlimited bowling, shoe rentals, hats, noisemakers, DJ, loads of great music & an apple cider toast for the Palace New Year’s Countdown done during every shift!
For more information and lane availability please call 610-269-9999.
Get up and BOUNCE!
Pump it Up
540 East Union Street
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 918-9180
Family Bounce
2:30-5:00PM
$9.95 per child. Parents are FREE.
( there are height restrictions on open bounce events.. call for details or check the website!)
Bounce U
882 Springdale Drive
Exton, PA 19341
(610) 363-6610
Open Bounce :10am-noon
Open Bounce: 2:00PM-4:00PM
Cost: $8.95 per child
Check the website for coupons…
Monkey Joe’s
84 Glocker Way
Pottstown, PA 19465 – Directions
(610) 284-5637
New Year’s Eve Celebration – 10:00am- 3:00PM
Join in on the fun for a countdown to noon, then stay and play till 3 pm!! Party favors, bubble wrap fireworks, raffles and give-aways, face painting and lots of jumping, sliding fun for everyone! Plus, enter to win a free weekday Crazy-8 Pack birthday party, valued at $150! Bring this print-out to get $2 off admission for kids over 36 months!!**
**Holiday rates apply. Cannot be combined with other offers. Must be present to win party raffle. Party favors and give-aways while supplies last.
Oasis Family Fun Center
35 LaCrue Avenue
Glen Mills, PA 19342
610-358-3501
Holiday Hours:
New Year’s Eve – 12/31 – 10am – 6pm
New Year’s Day – 1/1 – 10am – 10pm
Look for coupons in The Entertainment Book or Kids Stuff Book.


Need a Babysitter for New Year’s Eve….Parent’s Night Out at My Gym Children’s Center in Lionville
Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Cost:

Members: $30, 1st Sibling $10, Add’l Sibs $5
Non-members: $35, 1st Sibling $10, Add’l Sibs $5
CASH PAYMENT PLEASE! For more information click here or call (610) 363-6090. Reservations required. Space is limited call today!
Not in Chester County….
but still lots of fun for the whole family !

The Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia is having a countdown party just for kids. The celebration begins when the clock strikes noon. You can enjoy free party festivities, music, and confetti. The count down goes off not once, but TWICE at Noon and again at 1:00 PM! It is free with museum admission (which is $15 -under age one is free) The party begins at 9:00am.
For more info, call 215-963-0667, click here or go to: http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/

Arnold’s Family Fun Center
Right off of Rt. 422 in Oaks, PA
Go-Carts, Bounce, Arcade, Bowling, Laser Tag
click here for directions
New Year’s Eve open until 5:00PM
New Year’s Day open 11am-11:00PM

Crayola Factory
30 Centre Square
Easton, PA 18042
610.515.8000
New Year’s Eve Day Family Party – 9:30am-3:00PM
Join the party at The Crayola FACTORY! Create a party crown, noisemakers, refreshments and more.

Disney On Ice – “Let’s Celebrate!”

This spectacular ice show presents a magical medley of holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the globe featuring all your favorite Disney characters. Click here for ticket information. There are shows New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day.


Strut your way into the New Year with the Mummer’s
FANCY BRIGADE FINALE (January 1)…Two Exciting, Guaranteed Indoor Shows for Mummers Fans

Family Show at 12 Noon
Calling all fun-loving groups and families! The New Year’s celebration gets started at 11:30 a.m., with a meet-n-greet with the Fancy Brigades. Snap pictures with performers on the show floor, and get in step with the merrymaking in a Giant Mummers Strut. Then catch the Mummers matinee at noon, with 4 ½-minute performances by each of the 11 competing Fancy Brigades. You’re in for a spectacular 2 ½-hour show.

“Fancy Brigades put on the Ritz for top performance honors”
Fancy Brigade Judged Show at 5:00 p.m.Fancy Brigades put on the ritz for top performance honors in the day’s second show, the judged competition, at 5:00 p.m. Prizes are awarded based on judges’ reviews of choreography and costumes, with an overall winner and captain chosen. Of course, after all the mingling earlier at MummersFest, you’re sure to have your own favorites.

Ticket InformationTickets for the Fancy Brigade Finale can be purchased online at http://www.comcasttix.com/ or by calling 1-800-298-4200 for $19 per ticket. Two show times are available: 12 noon or 5:00 p.m. A discounted rate of $18 is available for blocks of 25 tickets or more. Two complimentary tickets are included for groups of 45 or more.
ADDITIONAL WEB LINKSwww.philadelphiausa.travel/mummers
CONTACT INFORMATION: Jim Brennan Tourism Manager(215) 778-6303mailto:778-6303jbrennan@fancybrigade.com


Celebrate New Year’s Day at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
As the Mummers strut down Broad Street, take a break from the cold and ring in the New Year with the Kimmel Center! See FREE festive performances, make your mark on the Resolution Wall, take advantage of $20.10 ticket offers, and enjoy a slice of cake for all those January 1st birthdays. Start 2010 with free fun for the whole family. For more information.. click here or call 215-796-5967

Don’t forget, Cadence Restaurant offers brunch with a great view of the Mummer’s parade! For reservations call 215-670-2388 or visit opentable.com for menu and pricing details.

Submit an Event to the Chester County Moms Community Calendar

December 1, 2009

To submit an event to the Chester County Moms Community Calendar please complete the form below. Make sure to use the “TAB” key or arrow down key to scroll down to enter all of required information and to submit the event.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

October 23, 2009

There are lots of fun fall activities going on in the Chester County area. Below are a few events that we thought looked like a lot of fun. Click here to view the complete community calendar. This weekend is jam packed with family fun!





Saturday, October 24th:
9am – West Chester Grower’s Market
10am – Lowes FREE Build & Grow Clinic for kid’s
4PM-Community Halloween Event at Bell Tavern Park
11am -1PM -FREE Pumpkin Decorating Event at Chester County Paint & Design Company (Downingtown)
Noon – Halloween Express on the West Chester Railroad
5PM- The Downingtown Ghost Walk (Tickets are $3/pp and available at Downingtown Pinball Gallery, Bud & Bloom Florist, Downingtown Borough Hall & Downingtown Country Gifts)

Sunday, October 25th:
9am-5PM All you can carry pumpkin (for only $20) day at Linvilla Orchards (Delco)
2PM – Brandywine Ballet presents DRACULA
2PM – Halloween Hijinx with Segal Puppet Theatere & Company at Easttown Library
3PM- Happy Hauntings at Dutch Wonderland
5PM -Downingtown Ghost Walk

There are LOTS of GREAT events going on today in Chester County

October 3, 2009

Looking for something to do today? Check out the Community Calendar for a complete list of weekend events.

8am St. Matthew’s Annual Fall Children’s Consignment Sale
8am Family Nature Exploration at French Creek
8:30am Boot Camp at Tennis Addiciton
9am Unionville Community Fair
9am Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards (Delaware County)
9am Fall Family Fun at Linvilla Orchards
9am Traditional Apple Picking (Elverson)
9am Reeceville Elementary School -Used Book Sale
9am West Chester Grower’s Market
9am Community Shredding Event
9am FREE Home Depot’s Kids Workshops
9:30am Yoga at Tennis Addiction
10am Main Line Today Home & Garden Fall Festival
10am Fall Farm Fest at Dutch Wonderland
10am Hurricane Hill Farm Corn Maze
10am 69th Annual Chester County Day
10am Harvest Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards
10am RotorFest 2009 at The American Helicopter Museum
11am Philadelphia Magazine Design Home Tour 2009
11am Bark in The Park
11:30am Kid’s Eat for $4 at The Winner’s Circle Sports Grill
12pm Brandywine Harvest Festival – Chadds Ford Winery
12pm Paoli Blues Festival
3pm Historic Phoenixville Arts Stroll
3pm Reeceville Elementary School -Used Book Sale

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check Out the Chester County Moms Community Calendar

September 24, 2009

There are lots of great events going on this weekend. Like Family Day at Springton Manor, The Apple Festival at Linvilla Orchards, Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop, The Westtown Dog Show and if you feel like taking a drive to Lancaster County, check out the Great Train Robbery at Strasburg Railroad or the The Reader’s Jamboree at Dutch Wonderland.

Make sure to check out the Chester County Moms Community Calendar for the complete weekend listing, the events I mentioned are only a few of the fun events listed on the calendar.


Make sure to also check out the “Time for Mom” Calendar too. There are lots of great events going on this weekend. The 2009 Philadelphia Magazine Dream Home is now open and the West Chester Grower’s Market on Saturday. During the week there is everything from scrap booking clinics to ‘ Do it Her Self” Home Improvement Workshops at Home Depot, Beauty Classes at Calista Grand Salon & Spa to Holiday Wreath Making. There is sure to be an event or two that will give you a chance to get out and take some “time for mom”!

If you know of an event that you would like to have added to the “Chester County Moms Community Calendar” or the “Time for Mom” Calendar please email Sarah (sarah@chestercountymoms dot com)