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.
May 31, 10am-1pm: Celebrate the opening of a soccer Mini-Pitch in Yeadon. Join us for an opening ceremony, First Touch youth soccer clinic, food, music, good vibes, and a very special appearance from U.S. Men's National Team star, Tyler Adams! Location: Bell Avenue Elementary School | 1000 Bell Ave, Yeadon, PA 19050. First Touch Soccer Clinic Ages: Girls and Boys 7-12. All other attendees: All ages welcome. Only 75 spots available for the First Touch youth clinic. Register HERE now!
May 31: Chester City Summer Cleanup Series! See details here: https://www.chestercity.com/event/block-captain-program-event/2025-04-26/
June 7, 10am-2pm: You're invited to join the Chester Community Coalition for the 2025 Wear Orange Peace Walk & Block Party — a powerful day of unity, fun, and celebration! Located at MLK Park. Come out and walk for peace, then stick around for an unforgettable block party with: Live DJ, Delicious BBQ, Games & prizes, Community vibes!
June 27, 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.
June 28: Chester City Summer Cleanup Series! See details here: https://www.chestercity.com/event/block-captain-program-event/2025-04-26/
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.
July 26: Chester City Summer Cleanup Series! See details here: https://www.chestercity.com/event/block-captain-program-event/2025-04-26/
August 30: Chester City Summer Cleanup Series! See details here: https://www.chestercity.com/event/block-captain-program-event/2025-04-26/
September 27: Chester City Summer Cleanup Series! See details here: https://www.chestercity.com/event/block-captain-program-event/2025-04-26/
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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