The West Chester Area Council of Governments Presents America 250: A Stroll Through West Chester
Aug. 2, 4-10 p.m. | West Chester, PA
A living history event held on Gay Street, including historical exhibitions, family-friendly activities and a drone show at night; ticket can be purchased for better viewing of the drone show
Free; Rooftop Drone Show Viewing Party tickets $10) | downtownwestchester.com
Middletown Old-Tyme Peach Festival
Aug. 15, 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m. | Middletown, DE
This popular Middletown event kicks off with a peach parade and features peach-themed foods, a vendor fair and historical exhibits. Don’t miss the peach pie contest!
Free | middletownpeachfestival.com
Back To School Kid Pop Up Shop
Aug. 15, 1-5 p.m. | Philadelphia, PA
This pop-up event at the Gibson School of Music & Arts features vendors selling everything you need for a good school year. Free backpacks and supplies will be given to the first 50 to arrive!
Free | tinyurl.com/Back2SchoolPopUpShop
Langhorne Rotary Pet Fair & Family Fun Day 2026
Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Langhorne, PA
Animal lovers won’t want to miss this pet-focused festival at Mayors’ Playground featuring a petting zoo, exotic animal tent and tent parade. Bring your own furry friend!
Free | langhornerotary.com/pet-fair.php
DSBC FunFest
Sept. 12, Noon-5 p.m. | Newark, DE
This free festival in Glasgow Park includes a taco cook-off, a non-alcoholic beer, wine and alcohol-tasting experience and a kids’ zone with fun activities.
Free | dsbcfunfest.com
Port Richmond Pumpkin Festival
Sept. 19, Noon-4 p.m. | Philadelphia, PA
Welcome the fall season at Stokely Playground, which is hosting a fall festival celebrating all things pumpkins. The first 200 to arrive will receive a free pumpkin!
Free | tinyurl.com/PortRichmondPumpkinFest
Scarecrow Festival
Sept. 19-20, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | New Hope, PA
There’s nothing scary about this Peddler’s Village festival, where you can learn how to make your own scarecrows, paint pumpkins and enjoy other fall activities. Visitors can also see more than 150 scarecrows designed by artists and community members.
Free | peddlersvillage.com
