June 2026 Events in the Brandywine Valley

Brandywine Polo

Fridays & Sundays Through September 27

Pack a picnic, bring your friends and celebrate Brandywine Polo’s 75th year. Everyone is welcome to watch polo Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets, $15 online or $20 at the gate. Weather updates, call polo hotline, 833-BPC-POLO. BrandywinePolo.com

Town Tours and Village Walks: 13 Tours for 13 Colonies

Through October 15

This series of free, guided summer strolls through historic neighborhoods, hamlets and villages welcomes you to join in celebrating America 250 with an expanded season. Tours focus on places, people and events in Chester County that defined the tapestry of history that shaped our nation. June 4, Women & Minorities in Malvern; June 11, Barnard Station: Pocopson Township; June 18, Caln Township Historical Commission: 300th Anniversary of Old Quaker Meetinghouse. Tickets, more tours and details at ChesCoPlanning.org/Historic/TownTours.

Art of Caring: Spring Soirée at The Hickman

June 5

Celebrate The Hickman’s 135th anniversary with dueling pianos, local flavors and a silent art auction. The event also highlights Brushstrokes of Purpose, The Hickman’s multi-year mural project designed by muralist Noah Burns. This community paint-by-number initiative brings residents, families and supporters together to help create a lasting work of art. The Hickman, 400 N. Walnut St., West Chester. 6 to 9 p.m. $125. TheHickman.org/Soiree-2026

State Street Car Show in Media

June 7

Hosted by Media Business Authority and managed by the Historical Car Club of PA, the show is free and open to the public from noon to 3 p.m. on State St., Media. Free parking in Media borough public lots. VisitMediaPA.com

Brews at the Battlefield

June 13

Every toast feels bigger with America’s 250th right around the corner. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and head over to the Picnic Grove at Brandywine Battlefield, where the tent and tables will be waiting. Drinks will be poured, food will be shared, and the celebration will carry on into the evening. Benefits the Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. Must be 21. 1491 Baltimore Pk., Chadds Ford. 5 to 8 p.m. $16–$45. BrandywineBattlefield.org

Brandywine Valley Symphony Debuts “An American Dream”

June 25

In a symphonic salute to America 250, the symphony performs a patriotic medley covering 250 years of our nation’s history, from “Yankee Doodle” to “God Bless the USA” and more. A new composition will be performed alongside timeless favorites by Gershwin, Copland, Bernstein and other noted composers. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. 7:30 p.m. $20–$65, includes entrance to the gardens. LongwoodGardens.org