upcoming Soccer Saturdays and special events
EVERY WED: 5-6pm: Leggo, LEGO®! At the Crozer Library, 620 Engle St. in Chester. Let your imagination run wild at this free hands-on building program where creativity meets STEM! Use the LEGO® brick collection to bring your own unique ideas to life or tackle fun building challenges designed to spark innovation.
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.
April 11, 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.
April 13, 2pm: Healthy Kids Running Series – Spring 2025: Inspiring Young Runners & Building Community. Mark your calendars for four Sundays of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Spring 2025 Healthy Kids Running Series in Chester, PA! Location: WSFS Bank Sportsplex Field – 1999 Seaport Dr., Chester, PA 19013, right next to Subaru Park, home of the Philadelphia Union! Register at https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/chester-pa/
April 16, 9:30 -12pm: Free Drop-In nature event at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, 500 College Avenue in Swarthmore. Engage in nature related activities and enjoy the Arboretum. No registration required. Free transportation provided upon request.
April 17, 6-8pm: Free soccer clinic hosted by Widener Men’s and Women’s Soccer teams for boys and girls ages 6–13. Have fun and meet collegiate athletes. RSVP Here to reserve your spot! Free transportation available upon request.
April 18, 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.
April 26, 10am-1pm: Arbor Day Celebration at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Learn more here.
April 26, 11am-2pm: Bike giveaway and Celebrate Trails Day festivities at Eyre Park, 232 W 9th St, next to Chester High School. Includes free lunch and family-friendly activities.
April 27, 2pm: Healthy Kids Running Series – Spring 2025: Inspiring Young Runners & Building Community. Mark your calendars for four Sundays of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Spring 2025 Healthy Kids Running Series in Chester, PA! Location: WSFS Bank Sportsplex Field – 1999 Seaport Dr., Chester, PA 19013, right next to Subaru Park, home of the Philadelphia Union! Register at https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/chester-pa/
May 2, 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.
May 4, 2pm: Healthy Kids Running Series – Spring 2025: Inspiring Young Runners & Building Community. Mark your calendars for four Sundays of fun, fitness, and community spirit at the Spring 2025 Healthy Kids Running Series in Chester, PA! Location: WSFS Bank Sportsplex Field – 1999 Seaport Dr., Chester, PA 19013, right next to Subaru Park, home of the Philadelphia Union! Register at https://healthykidsrunningseries.org/race-locations/chester-pa/
July 19, 8-11am: The Crashboys International Games will take place at 500 Edgmont Avenue in Chester. Don’t miss this year’s excitement! Here’s last year’s Delco Times article on the event.
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/
Calendar of Events
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
Request info on self defense classes.
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