Can’t-Miss 2025 Community Events

Mark your calendar—2025 is packed with street fairs, music festivals, parades, and food fiestas across Philadelphia’s western suburbs. Most are free and family-friendly; several offer ticketed add-ons if you want an upgraded experience. Pick a few favorites below and enjoy the fun!

🌸 1. Ardmore Spring Fest – Ardmore
Saturday · May 3, 2025 · Noon–6 PM

Downtown Ardmore kicks off the warm-weather season with food trucks, local artisans, kids’ activities, and live music (free street fest 12–4 PM, park concert 4–6 PM).
Website: Ardmorefests.com

🌼 2. Spring on King – Malvern
Saturday · May 3, 2025 · Noon–6 PM

King Street transforms into a pedestrian playground: beer garden, food vendors, street performers, and a Beatles-tribute concert in Burke Park.
Website: malvernbusiness.com

🎡 3. Phoenixville Dogwood Festival & Parade – Phoenixville
May 14 – 17, 2025 · Carnival nightly · Parade Sat 17 @ 1 PM

Four days of rides, fair food, and live entertainment in Reeves Park, capped by Saturday’s classic Dogwood Parade through town.
Website: phoenixvilledogwoodfestival.org

🍽️ 4. Dining Under the Stars – Media
Every Wednesday · May 7 – Sept 24, 2025 · 5–10 PM

State Street closes to cars and becomes a mile-long alfresco dining room. 20+ restaurants roll out tables, lights, and live music. Arrive early; it fills fast!
Website: visitmediapa.com

🎶 5. Wayne Music Festival – Wayne
Saturday · June 7, 2025 · 2–11 PM

Three stages, 15+ bands, beer gardens, and 75+ food vendors take over downtown Wayne. Always free—just bring lawn chairs and good vibes.
Website: waynemusicfestival.com

🎵 6. Turks Head Music Festival – West Chester
Sunday · June 8, 2025 · Noon–7 PM

Everhart Park hosts a day of live regional bands, artisan booths, and plenty of local eats. Picnic blankets encouraged.
Website: turksheadfestival.com

🎆 7. Upper Uwchlan Township's 15th Annual Block Party – Eagle
Saturday · June 14, 2025 · 6 - 9 PM

The family-friendly evening will feature music and entertainment, caricature artists, face painting, kids' amusements (bounce houses, slides), food vendors, local businesses, community organizations, and crafters. The evening will end with an amazing fireworks display starting at 9:30 PM!
Website: Annual Block Party

🎆 8. Downingtown Good Neighbor Day – Downingtown
Friday · July 4, 2025 · All day

Road races, canoe/kayak regatta, food fest, kids’ games, and a huge fireworks finale—all to benefit local first responders.
Website: goodneighborday.com

👾 9. Blobfest – Phoenixville
July 11 – 13, 2025

Celebrate the 1958 cult classic The Blob with Friday’s theatre “Run Out,” a free Saturday street fair (70+ vendors, costume contest), and retro sci-fi screenings.
Website: thecolonialtheatre.com

🎇 10. Exton Park Community Day – Exton
Saturday · July 12, 2025 · 4–10 PM

Live concert at 6:30 PM, food trucks, zip line, petting zoo, and fireworks over the park at dusk. Family-friendly and free.
Website: westwhiteland.org

🍂 11. Radnor Fall Festival – Wayne
Sunday · Sept 21, 2025 · 11 AM–4 PM

North Wayne Avenue shuts down for vendors, live music, dance troupes, and kids’ activities. Perfect autumn day out.
Website: waynebusiness.com

🎃 12. Media State Street Fall Festival – Media
Sunday · Oct 5, 2025 · 11 AM–5 PM

140+ vendors, multi-stage live music, and a dedicated kids’ zone transform “Everybody’s Hometown” into a giant autumn block party.
Website: mediaborough.com

🍁 13. Downingtown FallFest – Downingtown
Sunday · Oct 5, 2025 · 11 AM–4 PM

Victory Beer Garden, artisan market, and live tunes line Green St. & E. Penn Ave. Free entry; pay-as-you-go bites & brews.
Website: downingtownfallfest.com

Know another great event? Let us know! We love adding new happenings to the calendar.