Past edition · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Halloween plans, handmade work, and a local-food Sunday
Finish October with Oxford’s parade, reserved Halloween tours, or the Fall Fine Craft Fair, then spend Sunday at Good Food Fest. Fun Dungeon has a Saturday costume party, and Friday karaoke remains on its weekly schedule. County parks close at 5 p.m. starting November 1; check tickets, weather and arrival details before heading out.
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County describes family supports for substance-use challenges
Chester County says the Family Learning Series has helped more than 1,000 Pennsylvania residents support loved ones and trained an additional 600 Chester County residents as recovery partners. The County also describes a three-session Family Recovery Course for parents and caregivers; the release does not list current session dates.
5 ideas for the week
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Oxford Halloween Parade
Oxford lists Thursday’s parade for 6:30 p.m., with Friday as the rain date and free parking 5–9 p.m. Its 2026 details appear alongside an older pending-permit introduction; check the organizer’s latest update before setting out.
Event details →2026 Fall Fine Craft Fair
Browse handmade work Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with free admission at Chester County Art Association, 100 North Bradford Avenue in West Chester. Check the organizer for any last-minute changes.
Event details →Adult Trick or Treat at Chaddsford Winery (21+ reserved tours)
Choose a reserved Saturday session from the winery’s hourly noon–8 p.m. starts. This is a 21+ experience requiring physical ID and advance reservations. Check the booking page for availability; a published schedule does not guarantee a place.
Event details →Good Food Fest 2026
Spend Sunday among local food makers at Kimberton Fairgrounds, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. The organizer lists $10 at the door, cash or card. Save your ticket before arriving because cell service is limited; follow its Route 113 entrance and parking directions.
Event details →2026 Fall Fine Craft Fair
Sunday’s separate session runs 11 a.m.–4 p.m., with free admission at Chester County Art Association, 100 North Bradford Avenue in West Chester. Check the organizer before setting out.
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A place to discover
Oxford Area Public Library
Oxford Area Public Library offers a quieter stop: Friday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Sunday is closed. The library lists a 4 p.m. early closing on Halloween-parade day, free rear parking and an elevator inside the parking-lot entrance. Check its latest hours before visiting.
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