Devon Horse Show – FREE Admission Days and Show Information.

In 1896, the Devon Horse Show started as a one-day show. Now, years later, it has become the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. It is internationally recognized, USEF-A rated, and one of the most exciting events to happen in our area. While it draws top competitors from around the world, the show continues to reflect the local traditions and lifestyles of the Philadelphia Main Line. 

Schedule ~ The Horse Show is ongoing throughout the day and evening. Some days have a short break for dinner. Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. each day. The Country Fair area opens about 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping. The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

The final Sunday, the show ends at approximately 1 p.m.

Parking Tip ~ Devon has limited on-site parking available in its lot on Dorset Road. Many homes, churches and businesses offer parking on their properties, as well. New for 2013, a lot is available on the corner of Berkeley Road and Fairfield Road, 2 blocks west of the Show Grounds. The lot is walkable, but shuttle service will be available to this lot for Ladies Day (Wednesday, May 29 from 9:30am to 2:30pm) and for the Grand Prix (Thursday, May 30 from 4pm to 11pm).


Free general admission will be offered on the following days:
Thursday, May 23 – first 150 children sponsored by Delaware Valley Friends School.
Friday, May 24, beginning at 12 noon, first 300 children sponsored by The Cambridge School.
Sunday, June 2, free admission to all sponsored by Bach to Rock.
(These tickets provide a single entrance to the Show & Fair grounds and are available for children ages 3 to 12 ($5), seniors 65 & over ($5) and adults ($10). No charge for children 2 & under. Open bench seating is available around the rings on a first-come basis.** (Covered Grandstand seating is not included.)

To purchase tickets please visit: http://www.devonhorseshow.net/tickets/dhs-tickets/

Visit area Museums for FREE on September 24th!

In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors on September 24th to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for FREE!
Click here to view a list of participating museums in Pennsylvania (click here for other states)

Free Children’s Concerts at The Mann Center

Travel the world without leaving Philadelphia with concerts in July and August for kids at The Mann!

July 14th – Inca Son “Explore the culture of South America”

July 20th – The Rock School for Dance Education “Enjoy the fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and urban hip-hop moves”

July 25th – Global Passages “Journey to Africa, Asia, and Latin America through music, song, and dance”

August 3rd – Rennie Harris presents R.H.A.W. “Experience the energy and power of hip – hop”

August 9th – Rising Stars of Tomorrow “Showcasing a creative array of the region’s most talented young performers, ages 8 – 21”

For more information, please visit http://manncenter.org/education/young-peoples-concert-series, or call 215-546-7900 x 113

Annual Town Tours of West Chester

The annual free summer Thursday guided walking tours kick-off again this year at the Chester County Historical Society (High & Chestnut) when the band pipes up at 5:30p.m. There will be a kick-off ceremony to be followed by guided walking tours of the northeast section of West Chester Borough. Enjoy a visual delight of fine buildings in various historical styles, and then return to the Historical Society for refreshments. Admission: Free, but must pre-register at 1-877-442-2476 then select menu option 1.

Chester County Historical Society co-sponsors Town Tours and Village Walks with the Chester County Board of Commissions through the Parks and Recreation Department, Westtown Township, and the Chester County Historic Preservation Network. For a full schedule of tours, see http://www.chesco.org/parks.

Admission to Tyler Arboretum & Longwood Gardens is free on Friday, May 6, with this coupon.

Tyler Arboretum, the official local partner of National Public Gardens Day, joins Longwood Gardens, the Morris Arboretum and 500+ public gardens across the nation in a day that recognizes public gardens and their important role in educating the public on environmental preservation through plant and water conservation. Presented by the non-profit American Public Garden’s Association (APGA) in partnership with Rain Bird, the nation’s public gardens will mark the day with special events and activities for families to explore and discover their local public gardens, while learning about each garden’s commitment to education, research and environmental stewardship.

At Tyler Arboretum, visitors are invited on Friday and Saturday to celebrate. Admission to the Arboretum is free on Friday, May 6, with a National Public Gardens Day coupon, from the May issue of Better Homes and Gardens, or download your coupon good for two free admissions from http://www.bhg.com/. Special, interactive programs designed for family fun will take place on both days, and include: Children’s Activity Stations, Tree House Scavenger Hunts, and Bluebird and Pond Discovery Stations. Two special Garden Tours will also take place — Wister Rhododendron Garden at 11 a.m. and Woodland Wildflowers at 1 p.m. When: Friday May 6, 2011, the start of Mother’s Day Weekend. 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 7, 2011 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

TGIF! Relax with Live Music at Wegmans in Malvern

Sit back and relax after a hard week at work, where business casual is always ok and there is live music with no cover charge!

Location: Wegmans Malvern
When: Every Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Featured Live Music:

Febraury 11 – John Valero
February 18 – Clay McElwee
February 25 – Chris Lebresco
March 4 – Clay McElwee
March 11 – John Valero
March 18 – Jim Nelson
March 25 – Chris Lebresco

Super Hero Afternoon at The Downingtown Library

Super Hero Afternoon
Wednesday, Oct 20th
4:00p to 5:00p
Downingtown Library
330 E. Lancaster Avenue

Become Your Favorite Super Hero at the Downingtown Library. Capes! Masks! Extraordinary powers! The Downingtown Library invites all elementary school children to a Super Hero afternoon on October 20th at 4p.m. After listening to stories and enjoying a snack, the children will have the opportunity to fashion a cape, create a mask and turn themselves into their favorite super hero.

This is a FREE event! Call 610-269-2741 for registration or more information.

Preschool Open House Hosted By Collegeville MOMS Club

WHEN: Friday, November 12^th 10a.m.-12p.m.

WHERE: Christ’s Church Of The Valley ( 1560 Yeager Road , Royersford , PA 19468 ) (The Movie Church )

Visit with/interview 20+ preschools from the Phoenixville, Oaks, Collegeville, Trappe, Royersford, Limerick , Schwenksville & other surrounding areas. Visit www.cmcPreschoolOH.blogspot.com for a list of participating schools and more information.

FREE Admission. Children Welcome!

WCU Planetarium Shows – FREE Admission

The Department of Geology and Astronomy of WCU holds monthly evening shows for the general public. These shows are held on the second Friday of each month. The shows consist of an overview of what is currently visible in the night sky. In addition to this, each show includes a short presentation with a special focus on some aspect of astronomy, the topic of which changes each month. The shows are appropriate for all ages however parents should keep in mind that the planetarium does get very dark and small children may find this frightening. Shows start promptly at 7pm and run approximately one hour in length. Late arrivals will not be permitted to enter the planetarium. There is no charge for the show however reservations are required.

The Planetarium is located in the Schmucker Science Center on the north campus of West Chester University. The main entrance to the Schmucker Science Center is on Church St. between University Ave. and Rosedale Ave. The planetarium is in the link – the one-story round portion of the building that connects the north and south (multi-story) parts of the building.

For the general public shows, visitors may park in the meters along Church St. and Rosedale Ave. (meters are free after 5pm) or in the parking lot behind the Sykes Student Union building (Lot K), located on Rosedale Avenue.

For more information on Planetarium shows and reservations, please click here for more information

Sept. 10, 2010 – Pluto Demoted
Reservations taken starting Aug. 20

FREE matinee screening of the movie "Down and Derby"

The Chester County Council, Boy Scouts of America presents a matinee screening of the Cub Scout movie:

“Down and Derby”
Saturday, August 7th @ 1pm
at the Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, PA).

Admission is FREE and open to the public.

To reserve seats, please email: TICKETS@CCCBSA.ORG with the number of tickets you need.

Watch the trailer at http://www.downandderby.com

Please share this event with families and friends

who may have boys interested in joining Cub Scouts.

Directly after the movie, there will be FREE Pinewood Derby races,

Cub Scout info booths and giveaways!

About The Movie: Down and Derby is a fun, family comedy about a children’s Pinewood Derby race that turns a group of dads into an awkward bunch of competitors. This comedy pokes fun at the desperate behavior of parents who compete with one another through their children, a social dynamic seen in everyday activities ranging from little league to beauty pageants. Hilarity builds as the dads teeter on the edge of insanity and resort to cover-ups and sabotage in an effort to win the race, while their kids plot revenge on their dads and plan to never be underestimated again. In the end, the farce reaches comical and outrageous levels with a surprise twist! Starring German (Ally McBeal), Lauren Holly (Dumb & Dumber) and Pat Morita (The Karate Kid).