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Bird-in-Hand Stage

Bird-In-Hand Stage 2760 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand

Apr. 4–Aug. 3, The Confession… An Amish Love Story. Apr. 6–Oct. 19, Ryan & Friends: All Your Favorite Funny Stuff, a multimedia variety show. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. […]

Festival of Fountains at Longwood

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

Stroll through the gardens with brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials and discover the Illuminated Fountain Performances and live music in the beer garden. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 […]

Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport

Gather your family or closest group of friends and plan a visit to the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at […]

Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffman's Hill Rd, Chadds Ford

Through Sept. 15, “Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination.” Through Oct. 13, “In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to […]

Morris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!

Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia

Dinosaurs made out of natural materials are displayed on more than 15 different rail lines. The display includes triceratops, and velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures. 100 E. Northwestern […]

Fireworks & Fountains at Longwood

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

They’re back and better than ever, with new shows, an enhanced sound system, new reserved seating and new vistas including the new tiered Conservatory Overlook. July 3, Stars and Stripes […]

Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “Jersey Boys”

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster

Go behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.

The Colonial Theatre

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville

Sept. 5, Intimate Concerts: Michael Sarian; Sept. 6, The Holts; Sept. 13, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives; Sept. 21, The Launch; Sept. 27, Colonial 54: An Immersive Disco Experience; […]

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West Chester

Sept. 5, A Brother’s Revival: Allman Brothers Band Music; Sept. 6, '80's Revolution; Sept. 13, Green River: The Ultimate CCR John Fogerty Tribute Show; Sept. 14, Shot Thru The Heart: […]

Chester County Best Kept Secrets Tour

This is a shopping, food and fun adventure featuring an ever-changing group of off-the-beaten track small businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness. Tickets $12. For map and directions, BestKeptSecretsTour.com.

American Music Theatre

American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster

Sept 6, Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall; Sept. 8, Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade; Sept. 15, Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson; Sept 19, Spider […]

SALT Performing Arts Presents “The Wizard of Oz”

SALT Performing Arts 1685 Art School Rd, Chester Springs

Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s tale. Bring spices in plastic containers for the Chester County Food Bank. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

Sept. 7, Kathleen Madigan: The Potluck Party; Sept. 12, An Evening with JD Souther; Sept. 13, The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show; Sept. 20, Todd Barry; Sept. 21, Suzanne […]

The Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

Sept. 10, Paul Weller; Sept. 11, Glen Hansard; Sept. 12, Singer Songwriter Showcase; Sept. 13, 15, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks; Sept. 14, The Platters, The Drifters, Cornell Gunther’s […]

“9 to 5: The Musical” at The Candlelight Theatre

Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington

Based on the 1980 movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.

Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours

Brandywine Valley Tourist Information 300 Greenwood Rd, Kennett Square

Visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker meetinghouses while learning about anti-slavery activity in the area. Begin at the Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center, 300 Greenwood Rd., Kennett […]

“The Porch on Windy Hill” at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern

A young couple’s journey to North Carolina explores the roots of Appalachian music in a heartwarming tale of family heritage and human connection. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, […]

2nd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville

The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes film screenings, filmmaker’s panels, workshops, after-parties and awards ceremony. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, PhoenixvilleFilmFestival.com.

Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffman's Hill Rd, Chadds Ford

Through Feb. 16, “Up East: Andrew Wyeth in Maine.” Oct. 13–Jan. 19, “The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.

Whitford Classic

Whitford Country Club 600 Whitford Hills Rd, Exton

Benefits the Whitford Charitable Fund, a nonprofit organization giving back to qualified nonprofits in Chester County. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. Visit ChescoCF.org/Fund/Whitford-Charitable-Fund.

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Fulton Theatre

Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St.,, Lancaster

This Tony and Grammy award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.

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Open-Air Market in West Chester

Downtown West Chester West Chester

Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack Street to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can partake in al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut […]

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Phoenixville Inside Out

Downtown Phoenixville Phoenixville

Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from […]

Kennett Arts Festival

600 S. Broad St. 600 S. Broad St, Kennett Square

Featuring over 100 artists, live music, kids activities and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, […]

6th Annual Delco Arts Week

The Delaware County Arts Consortium hosts more than 60 events, many free to the public. Enjoy concerts, festivals, films, gallery exhibitions, kids activities and workshops. For details, visit DelcoArts.org.

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Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

Mt. Hope Estate & Winery 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim

A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, […]

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Westtown Amish Market

Westtown Amish Market 1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester

1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester. Thurs, 9 to 6, Fri, 9 to 8, Sat. 8 to 4. 610-492-5700; WestChesterAmishMarket.com.

Bike the Brandywine

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford

Explore the scenery, glimpse the history and discover the lure of the Brandywine. Three scenic routes with distances of 25, 45 and 62 miles are offered. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy. […]

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Malvern Farmers Market

Malvern Farmers Market Warren Ave. and Roberts Rd., Malvern

Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.

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Phoenixville Farmers Market

Phoenixville Farmers Market 200 Mill Street, Phoenixville

200 Mill St. Sat, 10 to noon; seniors, 9–9:30. PhoenixvilleFarmersMarket.org.

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Downingtown Farmers Market

Kerr Park Downingtown

Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com

Discover Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur

Stroll the autumn garden, take a hayride, visit the Enchanted Woods and the galleries, enjoy live music and activities such as beekeeping, crafting, hiking and story time. Free admission all […]

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 19 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills

Fun for the whole family featuring many different historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, vendors in the Colonial Market, beer and wine at the Tavern, a Community […]

Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day

Paoli Battlefield Monument & Wayne Aves, Malvern

Enjoy the American Military Timeline and see how the soldiers dressed and what they carried into battle. Stop by the food trucks and beer tent and enjoy facepainting for the […]

Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo

Canine Partners for Life 334 Faggs Manor Rd, Cochranville

pend the afternoon visiting with puppies at the puppy kissing booth, watching service dog demonstrations, touring the kennel, shopping local vendors and enjoying a variety of food trucks, then try […]

Auburn Heights Invitational Classic Car Show & Garden Party

Marshall Steam Museum 3000 Creek Rd, Yorklyn

Featuring a broad representation of exceptional motor cars from the dawn of the automotive age through 1969. Benefits Auburn Heights Marshall Steam Museum. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to […]

Natural Lands Beats & Brews

Binky Lee Preserve 1445 Pikeland Rd, Chester Springs

Enjoy an evening of music, nature and community with live music under open skies as musicians play Grateful Dead favorites. Benefits Natural Lands. Binky Lee Preserve, 1445 Pikeland Rd., Chester […]

T&E Care Fall Music Fest

Waynesborough Country Club

Community members enjoy an evening of music, great food, drinks, a raffle and entertainment. T&E Care is a network of people providing short-term financial and material assistance to those in […]