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Grab and Go Kids Planner

Some family-friendly stuff going on this week in West Chester.

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 8 at 10:30 a.m.

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

Pricing: Free

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Where/When: 1001 E Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA 19341, Saturday, June 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Why Go: State Rep. Duane Milne will host a Kids' Fest at The School at Church Farm, featuring the East Whiteland and West Whiteland fire trucks, and appearances by Elmo and Buzz Lightyear

Festivities will also include:

Philadelphia Zoo Show: 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.

Franklin Institute Show: Noon - 12:45 p.m.

The event will be held rain or shine. According to Rep. Milne: "The event will be a fun-filled time with entertainment, information, hot dogs and refreshments for children and parents.  Last year this event brought over 3,500 people together."

Pricing: Free

Where/When: , Sunday, June 12 at 12 p.m.

Why Go: Ride the West Chester Railroad to their Glen Mills station for a picnic lunch! Pack your basket and enjoy the afternoon with your family and friends in the Glen Mills Picnic Grove.

Pricing: Adult Fare: $12.50 Children: $10.50 (Ages 2-12 yrs) Toddlers ride free!


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