This week in Chester County · Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
A Friday walk, a library read-aloud, and Longwood tours
Meet the Friday walkers in Parkesburg, take the kids to a local-author read-aloud on Saturday, or spend Sunday at Longwood. Fun Dungeon has Grand Theft Auto trivia on Thursday and Killer Karaoke on Friday. Station 142 brings live music Sunday afternoon.
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Chester County’s Triple-A ratings reaffirmed by three agencies
The County reports that S&P Global, Fitch and Moody’s reaffirmed its top credit ratings with stable outlooks. Chester County says it is the only Pennsylvania county to hold a Triple-A rating and has held the top grade for nearly 20 years.
3 ideas for the week
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Parkesburg Easy Walkers
Meet in the municipal lot across from Parkesburg Free Library Friday from 9–10 a.m. The walk depends on the weather. Check the library’s calendar for updates.
Event details →Local Author Read Aloud—Meet John Rappold Jr.! (Best for Ages 4–8)
Drop in Saturday from 10:30–11 a.m. for John Rappold Jr.’s read-aloud, best for ages 4–8. The library lists no registration.
Event details →Spotlight Tours
Pick an 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 2 p.m. Spotlight Tour. The 30-minute tour is included with Gardens admission, with limited space. Book timed admission where required. Members and Innovators can enter without reservations through November 15.
Event details →
A night out
Browse nights out →Killer Karaoke
A Friday karaoke night with songs and games.
Offline Band
The November calendar lists this Sunday performance from 4–7 p.m.
A place to discover
West Chester Growers Market
Look for the producer-run market at Church and Chestnut streets. Its site lists weekly 9 a.m.–1 p.m. hours through December. Check the market for the next date.
Plan a visit →More local field guides →Before you head out
All notices →County park closing times move earlier this fall
County parks open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. November 1 through December 31. Regional trails have a separate schedule tied to sunrise and sunset. Weather or special events can affect hours.
Check the County’s hours and conditions ↗A short local selection. Send a correction or update.