Events for August 7, 2026

Buckle up and unfold your map! The giant sand sculptures are returning this summer. For the fifth consecutive year, Peddler’s Village will present a Village-wide sand sculpture display created by world-renowned sand artists. “Sights in Sand: An American Road Trip” will celebrate the iconic landmarks and history of our nation, now in its 250th year. It’s not every day you can travel across the county in just an hour or two (by foot, no less!) to experience the five major regions–Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West–and the fantastic features of each. But this year at Peddler’s Village, we’ve made it possible! You’ll see the Statue of Liberty, the Kennedy Space Center, Mount Rushmore, the Golden Gate Bridge, and more. This free display is open to the public and will be on view to Village pedestrians through August 31. In addition to viewing the sand sculptures, visitors can shop at 60 specialty store and boutiques, dine indoors or outside, and enjoy spectacular gardens and landscaping. Families can enjoy Giggleberry Fair, the indoor fun center. Spacious overnight accommodations are available at the Golden Plough Inn.

Join us on First Fridays for Family Art & Story Hour! Click here to RSVP and add it to your calendar. Join us at the Maguire Art Museum for a morning of art, music, and storytelling in the galleries! This month, we’re reading stories about berries and fruit and making our own berry sweet artworks! Stick around for a Nature Walk designed for little ones through the Barnes Arboretum with the Wynnefield Library! Free and open to the public! Ideal for toddlers and pre–K; all ages welcome. Attendees have access to the “Cozy Collection” children’s gallery and the 12-acre Barnes Arboretum! Please note that the museum is only accessible from Lapsley Ln via City Ave. The museum is not accessible from Latch’s Ln.

We invite kids ages 6–10 and their families to imagine what kindness means to them by making their own interactive storybook on iPad. They’ll draw, record sounds, add fun 3D shapes, and more as they dive into the world of creative storytelling. Devices will be provided. For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request. 541 Park City Center Lancaster, PA 17601

The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, Downtown West Chester & Tolsdorf Oil Lube Express are proud to present the 3rd Annual "Tour-de-Trike: An Adult Tricycle Relay Race Tournament."  Join us on Gay Street (between Church St. & Darlington St.) on Friday, August 7th from 3:30pm-6pm as multiple teams fight for the coveted trike trophy!

Come join us for this family-favorite First Friday as we celebrate the agricultural community in Oxford! We are so grateful to our presenting sponsor for this event: Hostetter Grain. The roads will be closed in downtown for this First Friday as 70+ tractors parade through town and then park along Third Street. We will have vendors, food trucks, and, of course, our amazing downtown businesses. FREE PARKING for this event thanks to American Mushroom. This year we are pleased to have Cedar Knoll once again sponsor the Straw Bale Throwing Contest along Locust Street. Start lifting weights now to get into tip-top shape! We wanna see those biceps put to the test. We also have a new event we are adding this year -- spouse calling! Think you've got what it takes to get your better half's attention from across the field? Put your lungs and your love to the test in our Spouse Calling Contest! Whether you've perfected a signature holler over decades of marriage or you're just naturally gifted at making someone come running, this is your moment to shine. Contestants will step up to the mic and let loose their best, most creative call for their spouse — and our judges (and the crowd!) will decide whose call is most likely to actually work. Expect plenty of laughs! All are welcome to compete: married, partnered, or just really loud. As a special addition for America's 250th, we will be having Ben Franklin stop by and read the Declaration of Independence. Kids can learn about this important document and get their photo taken next to an oversized Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. Finally, we will have LIVE MUSIC by DENISE AND MAX in the Neff Parking Lot!

Join us for an evening of family-friendly fun at the East Petersburg Touch-a-Truck & Food Truck Event. Kids and adults alike can explore a variety of vehicles up close and meet the people who help keep our community running. Enjoy dinner, dessert, or a snack from a selection of local food trucks while spending time with neighbors and friends. Food Trucks:Next Level PizzaOBX LemonadeCupcakes by CaseySide Street BBQ Date: Friday, August 7Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: East Petersburg Community ParkAdmission: FreeHosted by: East Petersburg Fire Company and the East Petersburg Day Committee

Join our fantastic restaurants and businesses out on Butler Avenue as we celebrate First Friday in August. We’ll have food trucks, kids activities, local vendors and local musicians Flying Yogurtwill be entertaining in front of Ambler Savings Bank.

Create a theme song for a favorite show, book, or game using GarageBand on iPad. We’ll cover rhythm basics, and kids will experiment with drums, add prerecorded loops, and remix their theme song. Bring your iPad or we’ll provide one. Recommended for ages 8–12. For sessions with amplified sound, hearing loop technology is available on request. 160 N. Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA 19406