Calendar of Events
upcoming Soccer Saturdays and special events
EVERY WED: 5:30-7:30pm Free crochet and stitching for all ages. at J. Lewis Crozer Public Library, 620 Engle St in Chester. More info at https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/12691143 Beginners welcome!
EVERY WED: 6:30-7:30pm Free Zumba (Latin-inspired aerobics class) for all ages at Keystone First Wellness Center, 1929 W 9th St in Chester. No registration required.
EVERY WED through September: 10-11am Free relaxation and creativity through coloring for all ages at J. Lewis Crozer Public Library, 620 Engle St in Chester. More info at https://delcolibraries.libcal.com/event/12577754
EVERY SAT: 9:30-10:30am Free Yoga (stretching, breathing and meditation) and 10:30-11:30am Free Zumba (Latin-inspired aerobics class) at Keystone First Wellness Center, 1929 W 9th St in Chester. No registration required.
Sept 13, 6-8pm: Free bowling party, dinner and care packages at Sproul Lanes, 745 South Sproul Rd in Springfield. Free transportation available upon request. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sept 14: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Sept 14, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Sept 14: 10am-3pm: Philly Fall Nature Fest at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Events all day long! Free and no registration required.
Sept 15, 3pm: Free tickets available for The Premier Lacrosse League championship game at Subaru Park (the Union’s stadium) in Chester. Click here to GET YOUR FREE TICKETS NOW!
Sept 15, 4pm: Healthy Kids Running Series event at Subaru Park, 1 Stadium Dr in Chester. Details and registration at https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/chester-pa/
Sept 20, 6-8pm: Free minigolf and cheesesteak dinner at Delcoland, 336 Kedron Avenue in Folsom (behind Delco Steaks.) Free transportation upon request. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Sept 21: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Sept 21, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Sept 21, 4pm: Healthy Kids Running Series event at Subaru Park, 1 Stadium Dr in Chester. Details and registration at https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/chester-pa/
Sept 21, 2-4:30pm: Celebrate Library Card Signup and the beginning of Delco Arts Week at Sellers Park, 86 S State Rd, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Join for crafts & activities along with an aerial show from Tangle Arts Movement. All ages welcome. Please bring a blanket or chair for seating.
Sept 22, 3-7pm: Autumn Equinox celebration at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Enjoy live music, crafts, and lawn games. Food is purchase only. No registration required.
Sept 26, 4-6pm: FREE Archery pop up at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Adults and kids 8+. No registration or equipment required.
Sept 28: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Sept 28, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 3, Save the date for a fun and active midday event on a school holiday!
Oct 4, 4-6pm: Free painting class for ages 14+ (with accompanying adult) at Keystone First Wellness Center, 1929 W 9th St in Chester. Call 610-245-9847 to register.
Oct 4, 6-8pm: Free minigolf and cheesesteak dinner at Delcoland, 336 Kedron Avenue in Folsom (behind Delco Steaks.) Free transportation upon request. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Oct 5, 4pm: Healthy Kids Running Series event at Subaru Park, 1 Stadium Dr in Chester. Details and registration at https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/chester-pa/
Oct 6, 12-1:30pm: Free Lacrosse Clinic at Radnor High School, 130 King of Prussia Rd, Wayne, PA 19087. Registration coming soon.
Oct 11, 6-8pm: Free bowling party, dinner and care packages at Sproul Lanes, 745 South Sproul Rd in Springfield. Free transportation available upon request. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Oct 12: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 12, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 14, 9:30am -12pm: Free Drop In nature event at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Engage in nature related activities and enjoy the Arboretum. No registration required.
Oct 19: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 19, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 23, Save the date for a fun and active midday event on a school holiday!
Oct 26: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 26, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Oct 30, 4-6:30pm: Spooktacular Free Archery & Treat Trail at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Costumes encouraged! No registration required.
Nov 1, 4-6pm: Free painting class for ages 14+ (with accompanying adult) at Keystone First Wellness Center, 1929 W 9th St in Chester. Call 610-245-9847 to register.
Nov 2: 2-3pm Free self defense class with Coach Ed at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Nov 2, 3-4pm: Free STEM activities led by Widener Professors immediately following self-defense classes. Also located at the CAAT Center, 515 Avenue of the States in Chester. No registration required.
Nov 8, 6-8pm: Free minigolf and cheesesteak dinner at Delcoland, 336 Kedron Avenue in Folsom (behind Delco Steaks.) Free transportation upon request. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Nov 14, 4-6pm: FREE Archery pop up at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Adults and kids 8+. No registration or equipment required.
Nov 15, 6-8pm: Free bowling party, dinner and care packages at Sproul Lanes, 745 South Sproul Rd in Springfield. Free transportation available upon request. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Dec 6, 4-6pm: Free painting class for ages 14+ (with accompanying adult) at Keystone First Wellness Center, 1929 W 9th St in Chester. Call 610-245-9847 to register.
Dec 6, 6-8pm: Free bowling party, dinner and care packages at Sproul Lanes, 745 South Sproul Rd in Springfield. Free transportation available upon request. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Dec 30, Save the date for a fun and active midday event on a school holiday!
Feb 17, 9:30 -12pm: Free Drop In nature event at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Engage in nature related activities and enjoy the Arboretum. No registration required.
Feb 17, Save the date for a fun and active midday event on a school holiday!
April 16, 9:30 -12pm: Free Drop In nature event at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Engage in nature related activities and enjoy the Arboretum. No registration required.
April 16, Save the date for a fun and active midday event on a school holiday!
TBD: All About Birds at at Eyre Park, 232 W 9th St in Chester. Make a birdhouse and have other fun led by Widener University's Professor Nadine McHenry and Coach Dave of Nature Under Your Nose. Includes lunch.
Enjoy making recipes and other fun activities with Real Kids Real Food (RKRF) on Zoom. Free food provided upon request. Register ages 3-6 at htt, ps://realkidsrealfood.org/register-3-6-club/ and ages 7-12 at https://realkidsrealfood.org/register-7-12-club/
special opportunities
View and subscribe to the calendar of Chester City events including festivals and parties
Crozer Library has a great offering of family-friendly events.
Delaware County’s new Health Department offers free immunizations, check-ups and dental screenings.
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College is a beautiful nearby destination free and open to the public 365 days a year, dawn to dusk. While there, families can pick up free Plant Hero journals to help educate their children and have extra fun while exploring the gardens. 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Children aged 2-16 with asthma are eligible for home-based services including free products that help reduce risk. Details at https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/community-asthma-prevention-program-capp or contact Isabella.andreozzi@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
You may qualify for assistance buying food through SNAP. For a confidential screening, call Marie Pearson at (610) 874-8451.
Click here for free passes to the Brandywine River Museum of Art. (Open Wednesday–Monday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.)
Stargaze using a telescope at Widener University. Details at https://www.widener.edu/profile/widener-observatory
Please see the Chester ExChange Directory for other fun local activities.
Join Swarthmore Recreation Association travel soccer. Scholarships available.
Join the Ridley Soccer Club, on a gender-specific, age-specific team that practices once each week and plays one game each weekend of the season.
Join Real Kids Real Food to get free food and learn how to prepare it in healthy, kid-friendly ways. Free participation prizes for those who attend regularly.
Explore the Milton Hershey School, a cost-free private Pre-K-12 school that provides children with all meals and snacks, clothing, school supplies, computers, medical and dental care, field trips, sports and music equipment and much more. https://www.mhskids.org/athletics
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