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☕️ THIS WEEK: Fundraisers, Chili-Cook Off, & Fall Fun Across the County

and 30 other happenings to keep the family happy

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Good Morning Chester County,

Spooky Season is here and with that come all the corn mazes and haunted hayrides you can handle.

As the county holds on to the last handful of weekends of warm(ish) weather we’ll have a ton of great events to take part in throughout the fall.

No matter what vibe you’re looking for this week, there’s something to do throughout the county!

Want to watch Hocus Pocus and do the Monster Mash? We got you.

Looking for a laid back fall festival to hit with the whole family? Done.

Maybe you’ve been saying to yourself, “I want to try 20 different chili recipes, walk around outside, and decide my favorite.” Well, if you have that’s oddly specific…but there’s still an event for you this weekend!

This is what we’ve got on tap:

  • Looking for ChesCo’s hidden gem

  • Camphill Soltane’s Fall Fundraiser is this week - Come out and make a difference!

  • Local Adoptables Looking for a Home

  • & 30 events to keep the whole gang happy this week

The Blend

A curated mix of local stories, updates, and announcements from our team.

🌟 Chester County Gems: Who’s Next?

Thanks to all of the kind words about last week’s feature on Northbrook Marketplace.

Hopefully I’ve persuaded a few of you to go and get some of their apple cider donuts 😁

One thing we want to continue to do more of is tell the stories of the people and places in ChesCo that make it a great place to live.

So I’m curious:

What are your favorite Chester County Gems? Places you feel may not get the shine they should or somewhere you want others to know about.

These could be your favorite restaurants, businesses, places to go (hikes, preserves, trails, etc.).

Anything counts, and I want to hear from you!

♥️ Local Adoptable Pets of the Week

🐶 Meet Bingo

This four year old fella’s story is a tough one to write up. Found as a stray with a gunshot wound to his head, Bingo’s life has not had the luck his name would suggest. After receiving life-saving care he spent time recovering but is ready to find his forever family. Despite the cruelty people have shown him, Bingo is still the biggest love bug, because he knows you’re out there waiting to find him. He’s got great manners and is a quick learner. It’s time you give him the home he deserves and has been waiting for.

🐱 Meet Mila

At 15 years old, you’d think Mila wasn’t a day over five given her energy. Despite her age this golden girl is ready to give you all of the love you can handle. No senior pet should spend their last days in a home, so consider giving this sweet heart a soft landing for the time she has left.

P.S. - If you’ve adopted a pet because of our newsletter, we want to hear from you! Reply to this email and tell us your story!

A closer look at the standout event happening this week

When: Friday, 10/10/2025, 5 PM

Where: Glenmoore, PA

What to expect: Looking for a relaxed fall night with real impact? Join Camphill Soltane for their 2025 Fall Fundraiser in their Glenmoore greenhouse.

Sip local beer or coffee, graze the tasting table, and unwind by the fire pit while live music sets the tone under a cool autumn night.

Challenge friends to yard games, then browse the Pop-Up Artisan Market that’s full of beautiful pottery, beeswax candles, woven goods, home wares, and colorful jewelry handcrafted by artists with intellectual differences.

Every ticket and raffle entry supports Soltane’s mission to create purpose, belonging, and joy for adults after high school.

It’s the kind of evening that leaves you feeling on cloud nine, with neighbors from all throughout ChesCo coming together for a cause that truly does good for those in our community.

Space is limited, so grab your tickets and be part of a night that our community will remember.

What’s Brewing

Upcoming events you won’t want to miss this week.

If you see “$” in the event description, that means it is a paid event. Events with no “$” are free to attend!

Multi Day Events

🎭 Into The Woods presented by SALT PA | $ | Chester Springs | Multiple Show Times | 10/10 - 10/12 | (details)

🎃 Haunted Nights at Colonial Gardens | $ | Phoenixville | Starting 6:45 PM | 10/10 - 10/12 | (details)

Wednesday ( 10/8/25 )

👻 The Social’s Haunted Tales Dinner | $ | West Chester | 6 PM | (details)

Thursday ( 10/9/25 )

😘 Young & Rustic Singles Event (ages 23–28) @ The Creamery | $ | Kennett Square | 6 – 9 PM | (details)

🍽️ 9 Prime x Levante Beer Dinner | $ | West Chester | 6 PM | (details)

🎃 Pumpkin Wreath Workshop @ Paradocx Vineyard | $ | Landenberg | 6 PM | (details)

☠️ Chilling West Chester Walking Tour | $ | West Chester | Starting 5:30 & 6 PM | (details)

Friday ( 10/10/25 )

🍷 Wines of Sicily class @ Turks Head Wines | $ | West Chester | 6 PM | (details)

🧙‍♀️ Hocus Pocus: Ghouls Night Out (Adult-Only Screening & Dance Party) @ Colonial Theatre | $ | Phoenixville | 7 PM | (details)

Saturday ( 10/11/25 )

🍁 Main Line Gardens Fall Festival | Malvern | 10 AM | (details)

🖼️ Art in the Woods | West Chester | 11 AM – 4 PM | (details)

🐐 Goat’toberfest! at Stubborn Goat Brewing | West Grove | 11 AM – 8 PM | (details)

🐶 TLC Adoptables Meet & Greet @ Highlands Orchard | West Chester | 12 – 2 PM | (details)

🦙 Open Barn @ Silkie’s Farm (Their Big Event of the Year!) | Chester Springs | 12 – 4 PM | (details)

🚴‍♂️ Bike Fest 2025 | Kennett Square | 1 – 4 PM | (details)

🥨 2nd Annual Oktoberfest @ The Stables | $ | Chester Springs | 1 – 5 PM | (details)

🎵 East Goshen Twp Food Truck & Music Festival @ East Goshen Park | West Chester | 2 – 5:30 PM | (details)

🍺 Pints on the Preserve at ChesLen Preserve | Coatesville | 3 – 7 PM | (details)

🍂 West Bradford Family Fall Fest | Downingtown | 4 – 7 PM | (details)

🍿 Movies in the Park: Hotel Transylvania @ Oxford Memorial Park | Oxford | 6:30 PM | (details)

🍸 Haunted Renaissance Pop-Up Bar | $ | Phoenixville | 7 PM | (details)

Sunday ( 10/12/25 )

🐕 Bark in the Borough Event @ Reeves Park | Phoenixville | 11 AM – 3 PM | (details)

🐕‍🦺 PAR Adoptables Meet & Greet @ Bluebird | Phoenixville | 12 – 3 PM | (details)

🌶️ West Chester Chili Cook Off | West Chester | 12 – 4 PM | (details)

🍁 4th Annual Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival | Chester Springs | 12 – 4 PM | (details)

🍂 Fall Festival @ People’s Light | Malvern | 12 – 6 PM | (details)

🚂West Chester Railroad History Train | $ | West Chester | 2 PM | (details)

🎻 Masterworks 1: Where the River Meets the Sky by Brandywine Symphony | $ | Malvern | 3 – 5 PM | (details)

Where are you off to this week?!

Get out, try something new. My bet is you’ll have a great time.

See ya next week!

With Gratitude,

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