Wednesday, September 30 2020 11:26

October Picks

Written by County Lines Magazine

Our picks for top events this month.

29th Crush Cancer Tour

Through October
You’re invited to participate in the 29th Annual Wine Festival–reimagined! Help the Women’s Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital crush cancer with a tour of local wineries, breweries and dining establishments throughout the month of October. Benefits The Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital and Penn Medicine Hospice at Chester County. Tickets $50. Your ticket is your passport to sip your way through Chester County while supporting patients living with cancer. Visit CrushCancer.com for details and tickets.

2020 Kennett Brewfest

October 3
Enjoy a variety of exceptional beers from 48 renowned breweries in the safety and comfort of your own backyard. Choose either the Kennett Case or the Brewfest case, each includes 24 distinctive beers in 16-oz. cans (see website for varieties included in each case). Pickup is Oct. 3 at 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square between 10 and 5. Tickets $105. Purchase at KennettBrewfest.com.

Delco Arts Week 2020 @ Home

October 3–10
Virtually Travel Delaware County from Aston to Wayne, Lansdowne to Rose Valley and find the perfect event for you, your family and friends. Over 50 virtual arts and cultural attractions are participating so you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home—including a studio tours, theater, ballet, music and classes for all ages. Details at DelcoArts.org.

Haunted Helicopters at American Helicopter Museum

October 24
Children under 13 who come to the museum in costume will receive a free treat (not candy or food, so no need to worry about dietary restrictions). Complete a scavenger hunt and return it to the museum store to claim your reward. 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. Noon to 5. Free with museum admission, $7–$10. AmericanHelicopter.Museum.

Ghost Tales & Spirits at Winterthur

October 16

Take a moonlit walk and visit the old Butler’s house, where 200 years of unsettled souls still wander. In the Winterthur greenhouses, a medium will reveal the whispers she hears, and you’ll listen to tales of Winterthur’s haunted history and supernatural experiences of the staff. Light fare and cocktails offered. Adv. res. This is a walking event, largely outdoors. 5105 Kennett Pk., Wilmington. 6 to 9 p.m. $30, includes snack box and one drink. Winterthur.org.


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