Downingtown Parks and Recreation

09/02/2026

We’re happy to be partnering with Chester County Mural And Arts Project for Fall Arts Fest on Sept 27. Vendor spots are filling up, be sure to reach out [email protected] if interested.

There are still some spots left for our Fall Arts Fest on Sept 27 at Kerr park! If you are interested, please click the link below to fill out the registration form or email us at [email protected].

All proceeds from this event will be going towards are new mural being planned for Downingtown! Sign up today!

If you cannot make the event but are interested in supporting please check out the sponsorship opportunities!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeDchTnZqxg2n.../viewform

08/30/2026

Back to School Bash starts is 2hrs! Vendors are setting up! Come out for some giveaways, games and Sunday fun!

12-3 Kerr park gazebo and field

08/29/2026

Make sure to plan your Sunday Funday tomorrow with West Chester Macaroni Kid Back to School Bash. There will be games, food, kids activities and giveaways! Be sure to stop by the Kerr park Gazebo and field. Fun starts at 12! See you there!

08/15/2026

Live music tonight! Show starts at 6:30!
Be sure to stop by Alert Fire Co. No. 1 Chicken BBQ and then walk down to Kerr park for our Live & Local concert! See you there!

08/14/2026

UPDATE: This event is filled.
Through special arrangement with the Paoli Battlefield Foundation, residents of East Goshen and West Goshen can register to take a FREE guided tour of the Paoli Battlefield on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮. (Note: Require approximately two miles of walking.)
*𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘰𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵.

08/14/2026

UPDATE: this event is filled.

Please join East Goshen and West Goshen Townships for an Evening with Inventor Ben Franklin on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝟳𝗣𝗠. Historical reenactor Mike Kochen brings Benjamin Franklin to life with tales of his career as a scientist and inventor and some demonstrations of Franklin’s technological advances.
This event is held at West Goshen Township.

Painting: Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky by Benjamin West. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons

08/13/2026

Summer is winding down and we are celebrating with West Chester Macaroni Kid Back to School Bash this Sunday Aug 16 (12-3) at Kerr park. This is a free event with vendors, giveaways, ice cream trucks, kids activities and games! Come out and join us for summer fun before getting back to school!

08/13/2026

Live music this Saturday at Kerr park gazebo. The show starts at 6:30! Grab some dinner before at the Alert Fire Co. No. 1 chicken bbq and head down to the park! Come check out our two great local acts!