Events
Place
Newtown Square, PA US 19073
Description
A Storybook Costumed Festival & 5K benefiting Newtown Public Library!
Organized by the Friends of Newtown Public Library an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.
Friends gathered. Costumes encouraged. Library Supported.
Save $10 when you sign up for the 5k and the Festival Food & Beverage together!
Save $5 when you sign up for the 5k or the 1-miler as part of a team!
Win tickets to the PGA Championship in May 2026
In support of this event, we are having a raffle for 4 pairs of tickets to the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, May 14-17. Tickets are on sale in person at the Library with cash or check only. Please send a message to onceuponarunPGAraffletickets@newtownlibrary.org for more information.
Schedule
3pm
5K($40), 1-mile walk ($25) and kids fun run (free)
4pm-7pm (see Entertainment below)
Festival with entertainment (free); Food and beverage bracelet ($40 adults, $20 minors, free 5 and under)
5pm
Costume parade (kids AND adults); Prizes awarded
6pm
Raffle ticket winner drawings; 2026 PGA Championship tickets at Aronimink Golf Cub in Newtown Square
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://newtownlibrary.org/once-upon-a-run.
Food & Beverage
Your adult or minor food & beverage bracelet gets you an all-inclusive experience with unlimited quantities of so many options!
Shrimp cocktail from Bonefish Grill, chicken tenders and pasta salad from Dotty’s Gourmet Kitchen, and a variety of pizza from local Newtown Square pizzerias. Two food trucks including: V Empanadas (6 varieties including 2 vegetarian options) and Zac's Burgers serving variety of burgers including one vegetarian, hot dogs and chicken sandwich all with fries. A dessert table will offer a mix of sweet treats and fresh fruit.
Beverages include beer, wine, adult iced tea, water, soda, and seltzer.
FREE Bracelets for kids 5 and under include chicken tenders, pasta salad, pizza, desserts and water.
PLEASE NOTE: All food & beverage will be served EXCLUSIVELY to bracelet holders. A la carte purchases will not be available.
A limited number of bracelets will be available for purchase at the festival. Bracelets serve as an all-inclusive food & beverage experience AND a donation directly supporting the library - thank you for your generosity.
Festival Entertainment
- DJ
- Axe Throwing
- 5 hole Miniature Golf
- Paint wooden bookmarks
- Porsche Display
- Costumed Character
- Lawn games
- Once Upon a Quizzo
- Book Giveaway
- Scavenger Hunt
- Decorate a Crown
- Lego Building
- Fitness/Wellness
- Costume Parade
- Gift Card Raffle
- 50/50
- Limoncello Tasting
- PGA Championship Ticket Raffle (winner will get a pair of tickets for one day at the event, plus food)
T-shirts & Medals
Every 5k participant receives a t-shirt and a hand-crafted medal! If you are registering for the race after April 6, the t-shirts have already been ordered. We may have extras when you pick up your bib, but shirts and sizes will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Delco Gives
We're a Delco Gives Event - together we create giving magic!
Early Giving period is from April 1, at 12:00 a.m., through May 6, at 7:00 p.m.
Course Map
Parking Note: Access to parking will only be from West Chester Pike and Campus Boulevard. Entry from Bishop Hollow Rd will be closed.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Parking
Please enter Campus Blvd from Rt 3 West Chester Pike ONLY and park at 17 Campus Blvd.
Bishop Hollow Rd and Campus Blvd intersection will be closed for the race.
