Things to do in Malvern, Pennsylvania

Find public events, concerts, family activities, library programs, and farmers markets around Malvern and nearby Chester County. Confirm schedules and registration with each official organizer.

Upcoming local events

Trick or Treat with the Newtown Square Fire Company

Newtown Square Fire Company 2 Charles Ellis Drive · 12.0 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Join Newtown Square Fire Company for a Spooktacular Night of Trick-or-Treating! Celebrate Halloween with fun, family, and friends — costumes encouraged! Don’t miss out on a spooktacular day with your community!

Organizer: Newtown Township Community Events · Confirm details with the official source

10-Minute Talk: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Museum of the American Revolution · 20.3 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Was the Headless Horseman really a Hessian soldier? Join a Museum educator and learn more about this ghostly tale! Published schedule: Daily (except Oct. 10-12) at 12:30 p.m..

Organizer: Museum of the American Revolution · Confirm details with the official source

Chrysanthemum Bonsai Display

Longwood Gardens · 14.7 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Free with Gardens admission. Marvel at a beautiful selection of chrysanthemum bonsai and hardy bonsai in fall color in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory and in the Bonsai Workshop.

Organizer: Longwood Gardens · Confirm details with the official source

Garden Railway

Longwood Gardens · 14.7 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Free with Gardens admission. Our display of model trains include steam, diesel, electric and specialty engines that rumble along nearly 500 feet of track amid textural foliage, flowering plants, and woody plants.

Organizer: Longwood Gardens · Confirm details with the official source

Harvest Displays

Longwood Gardens · 14.7 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Free with Gardens admission. Cozy up to festive displays of pumpkins, gourds, and more in our outdoor gardens.

Organizer: Longwood Gardens · Confirm details with the official source

Explore the Science of Taste

Loyola Hall 219 · 2.0 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Beyond Nutrition: Using Sensory Science to Advance Dietetics Practice Presented by Dr. Heather Krick Have you ever wondered how our senses influence food choices, health behaviors, and nutritional outcomes? Join us for an engaging presentation exploring the interdisciplinary field of sensory science, where food, nutrition, psychology, consumer behavior,…

Organizer: Immaculata University · Confirm details with the official source

Penguin Court Book Club: "Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America" [Laughlintown, PA]

Brandywine Conservancy · 20.0 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Due to popular demand, Penguin Court will host a second attempt at discussing "Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America" by Leila Philip. This New York Times Editor's Choice highlights how this furbearer shaped history, culture, and the environment - past and present.

Organizer: Brandywine Conservancy · Confirm details with the official source

Autumn Avian Adventures – Murmuration & Migrations

Stroud Preserve · 9.2 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Natural Lands’ diverse habitats sustain a variety of avian species. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including songbirds, raptors, and more. Bring your binoculars and join us for a seasonal walk around one of our preserved open spaces. The songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, and shorebirds—about 300 recorded species—that rely on habitats under…

Organizer: Natural Lands / Stoneleigh · Confirm details with the official source

Volunteer - Fall Gardening

Stoneleigh: a natural garden · 14.0 miles from Malvern · Check official source for cost

Did you know more than 100,000 plants thrive at Stoneleigh: a natural garden? Grab gloves and join staff and fellow volunteers for seasonal garden projects. Volunteering with Natural Lands is a great way to learn more about the natural world, give your time to a great cause, and connect with like-minded people. Capacity is limited for this small-group…

Organizer: Natural Lands / Stoneleigh · Confirm details with the official source