2026 Events Near Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday

2026 Events Near Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday

Planning a Philadelphia, West Chester or Brandywine Valley getaway in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday and turn your favorite festival, sporting event, garden show, concert or food weekend into a full camping trip. 

Located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the campground gives travelers a scenic base camp near West Chester, Kennett Square, Longwood Gardens, Wilmington and Philadelphia. Guests can enjoy RV sites, deluxe cabins, camping cabins, tent sites, Wi-Fi, a pool, fishing, canoeing, mini golf, bike rentals, a playground, dog park, camp store and other family-friendly recreation. Learn more about Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday.

2026 Events to Plan Around Near Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday

Philadelphia Phillies Home Games | March-September 2026

Baseball fans can plan a spring or summer trip around a Philadelphia Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park. The 2026 season includes Opening Day on March 26 against the Texas Rangers, plus home games throughout the season and special baseball energy in a city celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Learn more.

Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains | Starting April 18, 2026

Longwood Gardens’ Festival of Fountains begins April 18, 2026, with daily fountain performances, seasonal garden displays and special Fireworks & Fountains Shows on select nights. Learn more.

Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival | June 19-21, 2026

The Chester County Hot Air Balloon Festival takes place June 19-21, 2026 at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Chester Springs. The Father’s Day weekend event features hot air balloons, family activities, vendors, food, live entertainment and colorful balloon launches, weather permitting. Learn more.

FIFA World Cup 2026 in Philadelphia | June-July 2026

Soccer fans can make Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday a base camp for FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement in Philadelphia. Lincoln Financial Field, known as Philadelphia Stadium during the tournament, is set to host six matches, including group stage matches and a Round of 16 match on July 4, while the city’s FIFA Fan Festival runs at Lemon Hill in East Fairmount Park during the tournament. Learn more.

Wawa Welcome America and America 250 Events | June 19-July 4, 2026

Philadelphia will be one of the centerpieces of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, with Wawa Welcome America and citywide programming leading up to July 4. Visitors can plan for concerts, fireworks, free museum days, community events and historic celebrations throughout the city. Learn more.

Philadelphia Union Home Matches | March-October 2026

Soccer fans can also plan a trip around a Philadelphia Union home match at Subaru Park in nearby Chester. The 2026 season includes home matches throughout the spring, summer and fall, giving families, friend groups and sports travelers another reason to build a weekend around the region. Learn more.

The Mushroom Festival | September 12-13, 2026

Kennett Square’s Mushroom Festival returns September 12-13, 2026, celebrating the “Mushroom Capital of the World” with food, vendors, entertainment and community traditions. The festival highlights mushroom growers, local businesses, restaurants and makers, making it a fun fall event for food lovers and curious travelers. Learn more.

Brandywine Festival of the Arts | September 12-13, 2026

Also happening September 12-13, 2026, the Brandywine Festival of the Arts brings juried artists, live music, food vendors and a long-running arts tradition to Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Delaware. Learn more.

Chester County Restaurant Festival | September 20, 2026

The 45th Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival takes over downtown West Chester on September 20, 2026, with local and regional restaurants, food vendors, artisans, entertainment and a beer and wine garden. Learn more.

West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade | December 4, 2026

Wrap up the year with the West Chester Hometown Christmas Parade on December 4, 2026. The evening includes a tree lighting ceremony at the Historic Chester County Courthouse followed by a family-friendly parade with performers, floats, music and holiday energy in downtown West Chester. Learn more.

Make the Event Part of a Bigger Philadelphia and Brandywine Valley Getaway

The best part of staying at Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday is that your trip does not have to revolve around one event. You can visit Longwood Gardens, explore downtown West Chester, tour the Brandywine Museum of Art, spend a day in Kennett Square, plan a Wilmington outing or head into Philadelphia for museums, history, sports and America 250 celebrations.

Ready to turn a 2026 Philadelphia and Brandywine Valley event into a camping getaway? Book your stay at Philadelphia / West Chester KOA Holiday and make Chester County your base camp for festivals, sports, concerts, gardens and regional fun.

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