Past edition · Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026
Garden evenings, a hometown run, and Halloween in Parkesburg
Make the most of the remaining week: an evening at Longwood, Saturday’s Phoenixville Run, solar observing at Starr Farm, or a Halloween parade in Parkesburg. There is room for a quiet library stop, too. Check ticket and weather updates before heading out.
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Chester County Honors Community Contributions at Citizen Planner Awards Reception
The Chester County Planning Commission and Chester County 2020 presented five Citizen Planner Awards on October 15. The County says the honorees were recognized for leadership, sustainability planning, community revitalization and responsible development, with contributions tied to Phoenixville, the Kennett area, Caln Township and Coatesville.
5 ideas for the week
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Spellbound Weekend
Friday’s 5–9 p.m. program pairs an evening in the Gardens with the Symphony of Horror fountain performance at 8:15 p.m. Check timed tickets and member reservations before going; reserved fountain seating costs extra.
Event details →40th Annual Phoenixville Run 5K & 10K
Saturday’s 5K and 10K start at 8:30 a.m., with the kids run at 9 a.m. Online registration has closed. The organizer lists $45 race-day registration for the 5K/10K, opening at 7:30 a.m. at Reeves Park. Check the race page for current arrangements.
Event details →Starr Farm Solar Observing
Look at the sun through specialized equipment with the Chester County Astronomical Society on Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon, at Starr Farm Park. The organizer lists free admission, ages 5 and up, and no registration. Check for weather changes.
Event details →Parkesburg Halloween Parade
The parade starts Saturday at 2 p.m.; participant registration begins at 1 p.m. at the A Duie Pyle lot. Check the borough’s latest notice before choosing a viewing spot. The separate Fall Fest has conflicting advertised start times.
Event details →Spellbound Weekend
Sunday offers another 5–9 p.m. evening at Longwood. Gardens admission and applicable timed tickets or member reservations are required; check the day’s fountain program and any reserved-seating options before going.
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A place to discover
Oxford Area Public Library
Make time for a quiet browse at Oxford Area Public Library, 48 S. Second Street. Friday hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday hours are 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Sunday is closed. The library lists free parking behind the building and an elevator just inside the entrance from the parking lot. Check for holiday or special-event hours before visiting.
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