🍁 Fall Fest Call for Volunteers | 🇺🇸 One Thousand+ Gather in WC (video) | 🎨Caln Art in The Park

In Today’s Edition of Downingtown Local Pulse…

☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

🍁 Downingtown Gears Up for Fall Fest with Call for Volunteers

🇺🇸 Over a Thousand Gather to Honor Charlie Kirk

🎨 Caln Township to Host Nature-Inspired Art Workshop

🖥️ New Kiosk Offers Easier Access to Domestic Relations Resources

🧭 Your Business in The Downingtown Local Pulse!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Good2Know in Chester County

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

🔎 Support Local Downingtown Businesses

Downingtown Gears Up for Fall Fest with Call for Volunteers

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Fall Fest will return to the borough on Sunday, October 5, bringing with it more than 200 local vendors, food trucks, live performances, and activities for all ages, including a kids zone and a beer garden hosted by Victory Brewing. The Downingtown Area Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the event, is currently seeking volunteers to help with vendor setup and event cleanup. Interested community members can register online or reach out to the Chamber directly.

Over a Thousand Gather in West Chester to Honor Charlie Kirk

WEST CHESTER, PA — On September 14, at 3 p.m., over a thousand people converged at the old courthouse steps in West Chester to honor the life and work of Charlie Kirk, conservative leader and Turning Point USA founder, who was recently assassinated. The ceremony, hosted by local political and youth groups, included remarks from County Commissioner Eric Roe, officials from the Chester County Republican Party, the Chester County Young Republicans, and representatives of the local Turning Point USA chapter. The gathering was live‑streamed on ChesterCountyTV’s Youtube channel, where those unable to attend can still view the replay. The event served as both a memorial and a rallying point for local conservative activists.

Caln Township to Host Nature-Inspired Art Workshop

CALN TWP — On Friday, September 27, Caln Township will offer a botanical sketching workshop at its newly developed Meadow Park. Running from 1 to 4 p.m., the session is open to teens and adults of all experience levels. Attendees will learn the basics of botanical drawing from artist Margaret Saylor before practicing with meadow plants selected on site. Materials are provided, though participants may bring their own. Tickets are priced at $15 and are available for purchase online.

New Kiosk Offers Easier Access to Domestic Relations Resources

WEST CHESTER, PA — A new self-service kiosk is now available in the Chester County Justice Center to help residents manage their Domestic Relations matters more efficiently. The kiosk allows users to make payments, access forms, and retrieve general information related to court services. Officials say the initiative is intended to streamline services without eliminating in-person support, which continues to be available for those who prefer or require direct assistance.

Two New Ways for Local Businesses to Shine in the Downingtown Local Pulse

Downingtown is built on the strength of its small businesses — the shops, restaurants, services, and makers that give our community its unique character. Now, there are two new ways for those businesses to get in front of thousands of engaged local readers through the Downingtown Local Pulse.

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• Exposure to our massive Facebook audience, with each feature shared across our highly engaged social channels.

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Upcoming local events…

Downingtown Library Horror Trivia Night (Downingtown) - Sept 19, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Money Matters and Stewardship for Teens (Downingtown) - Sept 25, 6:30pm-8pm

Chester County Art Walk (East Goshen Park) - Sept 27, 10am-4pm

Oktoberfest 2025 (West Chester) - Sept 27, 11am-5pm

Art in The Park (Caln) - Sept 27, 1pm-3pm

VFW First Annual Fall Fest (Downingtown) - Sept 27, 2pm (ticketed)

Drive Out Hunger (Downingtown) - Sept 28, 11am-3pm

Kidz Town Fall Fest (CFC Downingtown) - Sept 28, 9:30am-11am

Road to LionCage (Downingtown) - Sept 30, 4pm-7pm

Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Downingtown) - Oct 5, 8:30am-2pm

Jeeps and Java! (West Chester) - Oct 5, 8am-12pm

Downingtown Fall Fest (Downingtown) - Oct 5, 11am-4pm

October Cruse for the Troops (Exton) - Oct 11, 5pm

Exton Park Fall Fest (Exton) - Oct 18, 11am-3pm

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