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Bird-in-Hand Stage

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

Apr. 3–Aug. 2, “The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits.” Apr. 12–Oct. 18, Ryan & Friends: Lifetime of Laughter. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; […]

Festival of Fountains at Longwood

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

Revisit nature and revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from the Conservatory Overlook as you watch dancing fountains. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.

Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds Ford

Through June 15, “Andrew Wyeth: Human Nature.” Through July 13, “Tell me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.” Through Sept. 7, “This […]

Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport

Gather your family or closest friends and visit the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread […]

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington

“Warm Room: Photographs from Historic Greenhouses by Peter A. Moriarty,” historic greenhouses worldwide, capturing their light-filled architecture in gelatin-silver prints. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org.

Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin

Their mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them. Register at MtCubaCenter.org.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

Sept. 4, Better than Bacon; Sept. 5, ’90s Rockfest; Sept. 11, The Laugh Lounge; Sept. 12, Portrait of Aretha; Sept. 18, Jazz Cocktail Hour; Oct. 4, New York’s Finest: A […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

Sept. 4, The Music of ABBA; Sept. 7, George Thorogood and the Destroyers; Sept. 10, Celtic Thunder; Sept. 13, Motown Magic; Sept. 14, Trombone Shorty; Sept. 19, The Ultimate Tribute […]

American Music Theatre

American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster

Sept. 5, Gabby Barrett with special guest Payton Smith; Sept. 6, Get the Led Out; Sept. 7, The Malpass Brothers and Wilson Fairchild; Sept. 11, The Nelsons; Sept. 14, Celtic […]

The Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

Sept. 8, Mad! Tour–Sparks; Sept. 9, The Watekeswickrboys; Sept. 10, 10CC; Sept. 13, Tom Petty Tribute: The Breakers; Sept. 18, CoComelon Sing-A-Long Live; Sept. 20, An Evening with Emerson, Lake […]

“Driving Miss Daisy” at Fulton Theatre

Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St.,, Lancaster

A warm-hearted study of the relationship between an aging white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken Black man. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.

“Ragtime” at The Candlelight Theatre

Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd, Wilmington

Three uniquely American tales are woven together and united by their shared belief in the promise of the future. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.

SALT Performing Arts Presents “The SpongeBob Musical”

SALT Performing Arts 1685 Art School Rd, Chester Springs

Based on the animated series, featuring irresistible characters and magical music. Bring canned pineapple for the Chester County Food Bank. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, SALTPA.com.

“The Unexpected 3rd” at People’s Light

People's Light 39 Conestoga Rd, Malvern

Award-winning theater artist Kathryn Grody explores a surreal, devastating and hilarious potpourri of self-discoveries at 75 years young. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, PeoplesLight.org.

“Spinner” at Delaware Theatre

Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St., Wilmington

A new play based on the true story of NHL player Brian “Spinner” Spencer. It’s a powerful tale of sacrifice, family and the lengths he went to to make his […]

3rd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville

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

The Saturday Club’s Women’s & Children’s Consignment Sale

The Saturday Club 117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne

Shop gently used women’s and children’s fall/winter clothing, shoes, accessories, purses, belts and jewelry. Benefits local charities. The Saturday Club, 117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne. Thurs Preview, 5 to 8, […]

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.

“A Chorus Line” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

Don’t miss this classic that continues to resonate with audiences. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.

Open-Air Market in West Chester

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Downtown West Chester West Chester

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

Phoenixville Inside Out

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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 […]

Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware

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Copeland Maritime Center 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington

Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. Sept. 20, King Neptune Gala; Oct. 18, Halloween Ghost Ship. Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar […]

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 6; Sun, […]

Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

Brilliant dahlia blooms fill the ballroom in a display of many types, sizes and colors. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Fri, 10 to 9; Sat, 10 to 6. Free with […]

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington

Through Feb. 15, “In Focus: Photographing Plants,” featuring plant pictures from the 20th and 21st centuries. Through Mar 1, “Imprinted: Illustrating Race,” examines imagery over the course of more than […]

Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

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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, […]

Ongoing

Westtown Amish Market

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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.

Lancaster County Farmers Market

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Lancaster County Farmers Market 389 W. Lancaster Avenue, Wayne

389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne.  Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.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. Choose from three scenic routes that take in the beautiful Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding countryside with […]

Malvern Farmers Market

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

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

Downingtown Farmers Market

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Kerr Park Downingtown

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

Penn State Extension Master Gardener Annual Fall Fest

Smedley Park Environmental Center 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield

Featuring workshops, plant sales, kids activities, a walking tour of Smedley Park and a “Frugal Gardener” marketplace. Smedley Park Environmental Center, 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield. 9 to 3. $5. […]

Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill

Newlin Grist Mill 19 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills

Featuring a variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, hayrides and hands-on activities for kids of all ages. Visit the vendors of handcrafted goods in the […]

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 face painting for […]

Media Borough Porch Fest

Downtown Media Media

A day filled with live music and good vibes, featuring performances from local bands and artists on porches, in yards and driveways throughout the borough. Noon to 4. Free. VisitMediaPA.com.

Trinity’s Spotlight Concert

Berwyn Trinity Church 640 Berwyn Ave, Berwyn

Flagship Romance performs alternative folk music at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 640 Berwyn Ave., Berwyn. 7 pm. Free. Donations welcome. TrinityBerwyn.com.

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