Brandywine Valley Datebook Calendar 2024
We'll help you plan something to attend every month
There are so many great local events in our area — from galas to steeplechase to incredible food festivals and golf outings — and all for worthy causes. Take a look at this list and mark your calendars to attend as many of these fundraisers as you can.
Some dates have not yet been set (marked “TBD”). We encourage you to check websites often for updates. Have fun!
January
23rd Annual A Taste of Phoenixville
TBD
Benefits Good Samaritan Services, helping with homelessness in the area. Franklin Commons, 400 Franklin Ave., Phoenixville. TasteOfPhoenixville.com.
February
Kennett Winterfest
TBD
Benefits Kennett Square. KennettWinterfest.com.
March
Transplant Alliance Foundation
March–December
Supports those waiting for or healing from a transplant and donor families. For details on events, visit TransplantAlliance.org/Events.
Cheers for CHOP
March 2
Benefits Behavioral Health at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The Fillmore Philadelphia, 29 E. Allen St., Philadelphia. CheersFor.CHOP.edu.
3rd Annual Snowball Shuffle 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
March 2
Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown’s annual fundraiser. Eagleview Town Center, 565 Wellington Sq., Exton. DTownCTC.org.
Lights of Life “Bond for Breast Cancer” Gala
March 2
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s gala evening. Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, 1131 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE. DEBreastCancer.org.
The Philadelphia Flower Show — United by Flowers
March 2–10
Benefits the Philadelphia Horticultural Society. PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Phila. TheFlowerShow.com.
King of Prussia Restaurant Week
March 4–15
KOP’s only restaurant week spotlights its world-class dining scene while raising money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. KOPRestaurantWeek.com.
Chester County Community Foundation Food for Thought: Sweet Charity Edition
March 5
Benefits the Community Foundation’s mission to grow legacy philanthropy in the region. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. ChesCoCF.org.
75th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
March 16
Benefits educational enrichment programs at Chadds Ford Elementary. 3 Baltimore Pk., Chadds Ford. CFES.UCFSD.org.
Wine & Dine with Coach Vermeil
March 23
Benefits Chester County Hospital. Radley Run Country Club, 1100 Country Club Rd., West Chester. ChesterCountyHospital.org/Giving.
April
Pints With A Purpose Happy Hour
Through June
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce and Locust Lane Craft Brewery join to raise funds for many organizations benefiting from the happy hours. Locust Lane Craft Brewery, 50 Three Tun Rd., Malvern. Visit Business.ERCC.net/Events.
81st Running of Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point
April 7
Benefits Brandywine Red Clay Alliance. Myrick Conservation Center, 1760 Unionville-Wawaset Rd., West Chester. BrandywineRedClay.org.
Philadelphia Red Ball
April 13
Benefits the Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania. Vie, 600 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. RedCross.org.
Ryerss Run for the Horses
April 13
Benefits the farm’s retired and rescued horses. 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Donation options on website, RyerssFarm.org.
In Person & Online Wine Tasting with Coach Dick Vermeil
April 14
Benefits Camp Geronimo and The Barn at Spring Brook Farm. 360 Locust Grove Rd., West Chester. SpringBrook-Farm.org/Spring-Fundraiser.
Delaware Hospice Jazz Brunch
April 14
Enjoy an afternoon of great food, beverages, silent and live auctions, and musical entertainment. Harry’s Savoy Grill, 2020 Naamans Rd., Wilmington. DelawareHospice.org.
People’s Light Spring Gala
April 19
Benefits the theater. The Farmhouse, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. PeoplesLight.org.
Kennett Education Foundation Spring Soiree
April 19
Benefits Kennett Consolidated School District. Hartefeld, 1 Hartefeld Dr., Avondale. KennettEducationFoundation.org.
Art of the Cocktail at DE Art Museum
April 20
Benefits the Museum’s children’s programs. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. 7 to 10. DelArt.org.
Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
April 21
Benefits VF National Historical Park. To register, ValleyForge.org/Revolutionary-Run.
Annual Brandywine Backyard BBQ Festival
April 21
Benefits Boys Scouts of America. New Garden Township Park, 8938 Gap Newport Pk., Landenberg. CCCBSA.org.
Annual Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch
April 21
Benefits Meals on Wheels in Delaware. DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Rd., Wilmington. MealsOnWheelsDE.org.
Delaware Marathon Running Festival
April 21
Benefits Delaware College Scholars and the Cardiac Center, Nemours/Alfred I. du Pont Hospital for Children. Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park, 815 Justison St., Wilmington. DelawareMarathon.org.
The Philadelphia Show
April 25–28
Antique, art and design show benefits the Museum. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Phila. ThePhiladelphiaShow.com.
Chamber Annual 10 Grand Club Event
April 26
The Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Annual fundraiser. Providence Church, 430 Hannum Ave., West Chester. Tickets and sponsorships, GWCC.org.
51st Annual Yellow Springs Art Show
April 26–May 12
Benefits the arts, education, preservation and environmental protection of Historic Yellow Springs. 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. YellowSprings.org.
Canine Partners for Life: The Strength of Partnerships Gala
April 27
Benefits CPL’s mission to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with disabilities. DuPont Country Club, 1001 Rockland Rd., Wilmington. K94Life.org.
Thorncroft’s Annual Victory Gallop
April 27
An unforgettable black-tie evening for the benefit of the Farm. The Foundry at Pencoyd Iron Works, 615 Righters Ferry Rd., Bala Cynwyd. Thorncroft.org.
Unite For HER—Bloom Spring Fashion Show
April 28
Proceeds support local breast and ovarian cancer patients. Drexelbrook, 4700 Drexelbrook Dr., Drexel Hill. UniteForHER.org.
Bucks County Designer House and Gardens
April 28–May 26
Benefits Doylestown Health and Village Improvement Assoc. BucksCountyDesignerHouse.org.
May
Bournelyf Special Camp 2024 Hand to Hand 5K Run & 2K Walk
May 2
Benefits the camp. Register or sponsor, BSCWC.org.
“All That’s Purple Affair” Embracing Hope and Healing!
May 2
The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s annual fundraising gala. Mendenhall Inn, 323 Kennett Pk., Mendenhall. DVCCCPA.org.
23rd Annual Bringing Hope Home Great Guys Dinner
May 2
Benefits families dealing with the financial hardships a cancer diagnosis can cause. Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield. BringingHopeHome.org.
Chester County Hospital Gala— From Longwood to Bollywood: A Passage Through India
May 4
Celebrates the hospital’s mission and supports community outreach programs. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. ChesterCountyHospital.org/Giving.
Lancaster County Presents Bark For Life
May 4
Benefits the American Cancer Society. New Life Fellowship Church, 420 E. Fulton St., Ephrata. RelayForLife.org/BarkLancasterPA.
Kennett Run
May 4
Benefits area nonprofits. 405 N. Walnut Rd., Kennett Square. KennettRun.net.
Humane Pennsylvania’s 47th Annual Walk for the Animals
May 4
Supports Humane PA’s mission and the animals they serve. Reading Fairgrounds, 1216 Hilltop Rd., Leesport. HumanePA.org.
Blue Cross Broad St. Run
May 5
10-mile race benefits the American Cancer Society. BroadStreetRun.com.
46th Winterthur Point-to-Point
May 5
Benefits Winterthur’s programs. 5105 Kennett Pk., Wilmington. Winterthur.org.
ACT in Faith’s Annual Chef’s Best
May 9
Proceeds support ACT in Faith of Greater West Chester. Goodwill Fire Hall, 552 E. Union St., West Chester. ACTInFaithGWC.org.
Family Promise of Southern Chester County — Evening of Promise
May 9
A family-friendly fundraiser at The Creamery, 401 Birch St., Kennett Square. FamilyPromiseSCC.org.
Showcase of Homes at Hershey’s Mill
May 9
Paoli Hospital Auxiliary hosts this fundraiser. PaoliAuxiliary.org.
Bridge of Hope Spring Gala
May 10
Celebrate the mission to end family homelessness. Doubletree, 2400 Willow Street Pk., Lancaster. BridgeOfHopeInc.org/Gala.
31st Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase
May 11
Benefits Stroud Water Research Center and Penn Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center. 101 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square. WillowdaleSteeplechase.org.
FORE Health Golf Invitational for Chester County Hospital
May 13
A great day of golf to benefit the NICU and Women’s and Children’s Health Services. White Manor Country Club, 831 Providence Rd., Malvern. ChesterCountyHospital.org/Giving.
Phoenixville Dogwood Festival & Parade
May 15–18
Benefits local nonprofits. Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville. PhoenixvilleDogwoodFestival.org.
The 93rd Radnor Hunt Races
May 18
Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy. Radnor Hunt Grounds, 826 Providence Rd., Malvern. RadnorHuntRaces.org.
Natural Lands Music Without Walls Field Jam
May 18
Benefits Natural Lands. 454 N. Creek Rd., West Chester. NatLands.org.
The Arc of Chester County Bubble Walk & Fun Day
May 19
The Arc advocates for individuals with disabilities and their families. West Goshen Community Park, 900 Lawrence Dr., West Chester. ArcOfChesterCounty.org.
FORE Fresh Water Golf Invitational
May 20
Supports Stroud Water Research Center’s freshwater research, environmental education and watershed restoration. Bidermann Golf Course, Greenville, DE. StroudCenter.org/Events.
14th Annual Springer Golf Outing for Main Line Animal Rescue
May 20
Golfers and animal lovers gather for raffles, prizes and an on-course lunch. Stonewall Links, 375 Bulltown Rd., Elverson. PSPCA.org.
The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair
May 22–June 2
Benefits Bryn Mawr Hospital. 23 Dorset Rd., Devon. DevonHorseShow.net.
45th Annual Therapeutic Riders Division of the Devon Horse Show
May 25
Hosted by Thorncroft. Devon Horse Show Grounds, 23 Dorset Rd., Devon. Thorncroft.org.
June
Willistown Conservation Trust Barns & BBQ
June 1
Benefits the Trust’s conservation works. 925 Providence Rd., Newtown Square. WCTrust.org.
Main Line Animal Rescue Tails & Trails 5K Run/2K Walk
June 1
Supports the mission to save animal lives. Ready. Set. Rescue! 1149 Pike Springs Rd., Chester Springs. PSPCA.org.
CVIM’s Annual Golf Classic
June 4
Supports the region’s largest free healthcare center for families without health insurance. Applebrook Golf Club, 100 Line Rd., Malvern. Learn more at CVIM.org.
Historical Society of the Phoenixville Area Strawberry Festival
June 8
Benefits the Historical Society. 204 Church St., Phoenixville. HSPA-PA.org.
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Annual Great Chefs Event
June 8
Annual fundraiser at the Navy Yard. Urban Outfitters Headquarters, Bldg. 543, 5000 S. Broad St., Phila. AlexsLemonade.org.
French Creek Iron Tour—Cycling for Open Space
June 9
Benefits French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust. IronTour.org.
Surrey Services Parisian Garden Party
June 12
Benefits Surrey Services’ many services. Meadowbrook Estate, 1010 Spring Mill Rd., Villanova. SurreyServices.org.
16th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival
June 14–16
Benefits Boy Scouts Troop 52, Chester County Hero Fund, local police, fire and fire police plus EMS. Willowdale, 101 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square.
Habitat For Humanity Hops for Homes Beer Festival
June 15
Benefits Habitat for Humanity. Exton Square Mall Parking Lot, Exton. Noon to 4. HFHCC.org.
Phoenixville Celebrates Juneteenth
June 17
Organized by Diversity In Action, Black Light Projects, Orion Communities, Colonial Theatre, Trellis for Tomorrow and Phoenixville Community Health Foundation. 200 block of Bridge St,. Phoenixville. PhoenixvilleChamber.org.
Ryerss Farm Family Fun Day
June 22
Benefits Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines. Rain date, June 23. 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Donation options on website, RyerssFarm.org.
Schuylkill River Sojourn
TBD
Annual guided paddling trip on the Schuylkill River. Paddlers choose what days and locations they want to join on the 7-day journey. Benefits Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area. Location varies. SchuylkillRiver.org/Sojourn.
July
Natural Lands Friday Night Lights
July 12
Outdoor concert benefits Natural Lands. ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Rd., Coatesville. NatLands.org.
The Colonial Theatre Presents The 25th Blobfest
July 12–14
A weekend of events benefit the theater. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. TheColonialTheatre.com/Blobfest.
August
Annual Run for Thorncroft Equestrian Center
August 29
Benefits the Farm and the care of horses. 190 Line Rd., Malvern. Thorncroft.org/5K-Run.
Delaware Burger Battle
TBD
Benefits Ministry of Caring’s Emmanuel Dining Room. Cauffiel House, 1016 Philadelphia Pk., Wilmington. DEBurgerBattle.com.
September
Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance
September 6–8
Benefits Thorncroft Equestrian Center, specializing in therapeutic horseback riding. Radnor Hunt, 826 Providence Rd., Malvern. RadnorConcours.org.
Family Promise of So. Chester County — Day of Promise
September 9
A golf tournament fundraiser at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club, 100 E. Locust Ln., Kennett Square. FamilyPromiseSCC.org.
Whitford Classic
September 20–22
Benefits the Whitford Charitable Fund. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. ChescoCF.org/Fund/Whitford-Charitable-Fund.
8th Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
September 20–22
Benefits the Coatesville community. Start and finish at 3rd Ave. & Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville. CoatesvilleGrandPrix.com.
Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
September 21
Learn more about CPL’s mission while enjoying a day full of family fun. 334 Faggs Manor Rd., Cochranville. K94Life.org.
Natural Lands Beats & Brews
September 21
Benefits Natural Lands. Binky Lee Preserve, 1445 Pikeland Rd., Chester Springs. NatLands.org.
Bike the Brandywine
September 21
Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Brandywine.org/Conservancy.
SHiNE in the VINES
TBD
Benefits The Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital. PatientSHINE.org.
Up On The Roof
TBD
Cocktail party and dinner benefit the beautification of West Chester. 14 E. Chestnut St., West Chester. DowntownWestChester.com.
October
Chester County Day House Tour
October 5
Benefits the Women’s Auxiliary’s Breast Health for Life pledge to Chester County Hospital. ChesterCountyDay.com.
Annual People’s Light Golf Classic
October 7
Supports the Arts Discovery Educational programs at People’s Light. Waynesborough Country Club, 440 Darby Paoli Rd., Paoli. PeoplesLight.org.
The Hoe Down at Spring Brook Farm
October 12
Benefits the Barn’s mission to enrich the developmental skills and lives of children with disabilities. For tickets, 610-793-1037, SpringBrook-Farm.org/Hoe-Down.
Miles for Mutts To Love a Canine Rescue Event
TBD
Raising funds for rescue dogs in need of veterinary care. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Wayne. TLCRescuePA.com.
Laurel Hill Cemetery Gravediggers’ Ball
TBD
Annual fundraiser for Laurel Hill. The Penn Museum, 3260 South St., Philadelphia. GravediggersBall.org.
Notable Fall Fête
TBD
Proceeds support development and educational programs of The Philadelphia Orchestra. Contact [email protected].
46th Annual Radnor Run
TBD
Benefits the American Lung Association. Radnor Twp. Bldg., 301 Iven Ave., Wayne. Lung.org/RadnorRun.
Ryerss Farm Blessing of the Animals
TBD
Benefits Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines. 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Donation options on website, RyerssFarm.org.
Main Line Animal Rescue Annual Bark & Whine Gala
TBD in October / November
The group’s most important fundraising event. Visit PSPCA.org.
Thorncroft Equestrian Center’s 14th Annual “Lobstah” Bake
TBD
Benefits Thorncroft’s therapeutic riding services to individuals of all abilities. Jimmy Moran North Arena, 190 Line Rd., Malvern. More information at Thorncroft.org.
November
90th Running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup
November 2
Benefits the Chester County Food Bank, Work to Ride program and Upland Country Day School. North of Rt. 926 & Newark Rd., Unionville. PAHuntCup.org.
Harvest–Unite for HER Chef/Wine Tasting
November 9
Benefits local women affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Phoenixville Foundry, 2 N. Main St., Phoenixville. UniteForHER.org.
Historic Sugartown Happy Hour
November 16
Benefits Historic Sugartown. Locust Lane Brewery, 50 Three Tun Rd., Ste. #4, Malvern. HistoricSugartown.org.
Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce Charity Gala
November 16
Benefits the Phoenixville Senior Center and Barnstone Art for Kids. RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, 100 RiverCrest Dr., Phoenixville. PhoenixvilleChamber.org.
61st Delaware Antiques Show
TBD
Benefits educational programming at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Chase Center on the Riverfront, 800 S. Madison St., Wilmington. Winterthur.org.
French & Pickering Creek Trust’s Annual Auction Party
TBD
Benefits the Conservation Trust. Stonewall Golf Club, Bulltown Rd., Elverson. FrenchAndPickering.org.
Wine, Wit & Wisdom for Phoenixville Library
TBD
Benefits the library. RiverCrest Golf Club & Preserve, 100 RiverCrest Dr., Phoenixville. PhoenixvilleLibrary.org/Wine-Wit-Wisdom.
December
West Chester Charity Ball
December 7
Benefits The Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children, Outreach, Family Shelter and the Homeless Prevention. West Chester Golf and Country Club, 111 W. Ashbridge St., West Chester. FriendsAssoc.org.
Ryerss Farm Horses & Hot Chocolate
December 8
Benefits Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines. 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Donation options on website, RyerssFarm.org.
