Events
Festival (Food & Beverage)
Festival (Entertainment)
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://newtownlibrary.org/once-upon-a-run.
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
We’re inviting local businesses and organizations to partner with us. Your support will help bring this imaginative event to life, creating a memorable experience for families and our community all while supporting the Library! Let’s create something magical - together!
Friends gathered. Costumes encouraged. Library Supported.
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.
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!
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 Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Course Map
Parking Note:
Access to parking will only be from West Chester Pike and Campus Boulevard. Entry from Bishop Hollow will be closed.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Delco Gives
The Friends of Newtown Library are participating in Delco Gives!
Early Giving period is from April 1, at 12:00 a.m., through May 6, at 7:00 p.m
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)
