Grab & Go Planner: Parks, Concerts & Movies

This week, take the kids out to one of the local parks to enjoy the outdoors, hear family-friendly live music, go fishing, catch a movie, or support the American Cancer Society at Bark for Life.  Here are just a few of the great events going on around the Malvern area:

• Where/When: 3 Southwest Avenue, Phoenixville, on Sunday, June 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• Why Go: Dog owners and their four-legged friends participate in a noncompetitive walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.  The event is open to all, and the walk is followed by fun activities for the whole family to enjoy: demonstrations, games and contests.  Visit the event website to register or to make donations.

Family Fishing Program at Hibernia County Park

• Where/When: Hibernia County Park, 201 Wagontown Road, Coatesville, on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Why Go: Spend a Saturday morning discovering the joys of fishing with the whole family.  Instructors Andrew McMullen & Mike Trzaska will teach basic fishing skills  like knot tying, casting and baiting.  Bring your own bait.  Space is limited, so register as soon as possible!
• Price: Free.  Register via Chester County's website. 

Eagleview Summer Concert Series: Fooling April Honors the Beatles

• Where/When: Eagleview Town, 540 Wellington Square, Exton, on Tuesday, June 14 from 7 to 9 p.m.
• Why Go: This event is part of the 11th annual Summer Concerts on the Square series.  Fooling April is a 3-person rock band that has performed in both Philadelphia and New York City, and has performed with world-famous acts like John Mayer, The Strokes, Dido, and Dave Matthews.  Come every Tuesday to enjoy the great summer weather and talented musicians!
• Price: Free.  

 Something for the Children at West Goshen Community Park  

• Where/When: West Goshen Community Park, Fern Hill and N. Five Points Roads, West Chester on Sunday, June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
• Why Go: This event is part of the West Goshen Community Park summer concert series that features some of the best local musical acts.  Ernie & Neal are a family-friendly musical duo from Philadelphia, and have been performing for young audiences since 1999.  The event’s rainsite is in the West Chester East High School Auditorium.
• Price: Free.  Dry good donations (soap, deodorant, shampoo, detergent, etc) are encouraged.

Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon

• Where/When: Caln Municipal Building, 253 Municipal Drive, Thorndale, on Friday, June 10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
• Why Go: Caln Township offers fun, family-friendly movie viewing events throughout the summer.  Free lawn chairs are available, and movies begin at dusk.
• Price: Free.