Grab and Go Kids Planner

Sometimes it's hard to find things to do as a family.  So Patch wants to help.  Every week we are going to publish a list of the best family-friendly events going on in the area.  We're looking for things that are fun, close-by and cheap.

Where/When: , Wednesday, June 1 at 10:30 a.m.

Chester County Book & Music Company hosts Storytime for children ages 3-6 every Wednesday at 10:30 am. No registration is necessary!

Princing: Free

Where/When: Downtown West Chester, Thursday, June 2 form 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Why Go: Food, music, clowns and artists are just a few of the attractions at downtown West Chester's Swingin' Summer Thursday festival.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Friday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m

Why Go: Rich and Liz Stanaitis of the Pennsylvania Sled Dog Club visit the Chester County Historical Society for a sled dog demonstration and slide show. RSVP by phone for this free event.

Pricing: Free

Where/When: Goshenville Historic District at the intersction of Route 352 and East Boot Road, Saturday, June 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why Go: Visit the Plank House and Blacksmith Shop in the Goshenville Historic District at Route 352 and East Boot Road. Civil War reenactors will be on hand with horses, wagons and even a canon! Learn about the weapons of the Civil War at the Blacksmith Shop, and watch the ladies roll bandages and talk about the contributions of the women of that time.

Pricing: Free