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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; […]

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.

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 […]

“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.

“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 […]

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 […]

Brandywine Museum of Art

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

Through Mar. 1, “Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade,” the first decade of contemporary Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs’s career and his first one-person museum exhibition. Through May 31, worldwide […]

Reads & Company

Reads & Co. 234 Bridge St., Phoenixville

The Big Reads Book Group: Oct. 1, “Lessons in Magic and Disaster” by Charlie Jane Anders. First Friday Book Signing: Oct. 3, “Street Cats and Where To Find Them” by […]

39th Annual Phoenixville Run

Reeves Park 2nd & Main Sts, Phoenixville

Oct. 1–25, Virtual Challenge. Oct. 25, in-person 5K and 10K events. Benefits Citizen Advocacy of Chester County. Reeves Park, 2nd Ave. & Main St. 8:30 am. $40. Phoenixville.org

Crush Cancer Wine & Ale Trail

Experience 38 local eateries, wineries, breweries and distilleries with a passport for complimentary beverages. The Wine & Ale Trail app is your ticket to enjoying one complimentary beverage at each […]

“Young Frankenstein” at Media Theatre

The Media Theatre 104 E. State St., Media

An adaptation of this legendarily funny film by comedic genius Mel Brooks into a brilliant stage creation. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, MediaTheatre.org.

101st Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show

Unionville Community Fair 113 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square

Celebrating 101 years of agriculture and community with family activities, music, animal exhibits, beer and wine garden, food trucks and more. Come for the Thursday Night Tailgate and the Haunted […]

The Keswick Theatre

Keswick Theatre 291 N. Keswick Ave, Glenside

Oct. 3, Magical Mystery Doors Tribute to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin & The Doors; Oct. 5, Buena Vista Orchestra; Oct. 9, Yes; Oct. 10, Genesis Live; Oct. 17, 38 Special; […]

West Chester University Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025

West Chester University 700 S. High St., West Chester

Enjoy exciting athletic events, spirited traditions, live entertainment, campus activities and plenty of surprises along the way. It’s a weekend when purple and gold shine bright — and when lifelong […]

Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square

A multi-level world in miniature, complete with a seasonally changing plant palette. The Garden Railway features a collection of models that represent and recreate many of Longwood’s features in miniature—including […]

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 […]

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.

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center

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

Oct. 4, New York’s Finest: A Tribute to Sting & the Police; Oct. 5, Nellie McKay; Oct. 12, The Drifters; Oct. 15, Greatest Moments of Philly Sports; Oct. 17, It’s […]

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, […]

Clover Market

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Bryn Mawr Farmers Market 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr +1 more

Shop from a curated lineup offering handmade, antique and vintage wares, plus enjoy food trucks, music and more at two locations in October. Oct. 5, 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., […]

The Classics at Brantwyn

Brantwyn Estate 600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington

Brandywine Valley Symphony (formerly Kennett Symphony) hosts this event featuring automobiles from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. The garden party offers an open bar, gourmet brunch […]

Westtown Day 2025

Oakbourne Park 1014 S. Concord Rd, Westtown

The annual community day features live music, food trucks, petting zoo, historical reenactors, bounce castle, inflatable axe throwing, emergency vehicle touch-a-truck and more. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., West […]

Downingtown Fall Fest

Downingtown Downingtown

Street festival featuring food and craft vendors, Victory Brewing Beer Garden and live entertainment. Green St. & E. Pennsylvania Ave. 11 to 4. Rain or shine. DowningtownFallFest.com.

Radnor Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch

Willows Park Preserve 490 Darby Paoli Road, Villanova

Spend the day enjoying fall-themed activities including tractor rides, pumpkin picking, mechanical bull, balloon twisters, food, entertainment and more. Rain date, Oct. 12. The Willows Park, 490 Darby Paoli Rd., […]

State Street Fall Festival in Media

Downtown Media Media

State Street in downtown Media will be alive with a mix of food, music, artists, crafters, home decor, nonprofits and lots of family fun. 11 to 5. VisitMediaPA.com.

Chaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat

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Chaddsford Winery 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford

Enjoy seasonal fun with an outdoor walking tour where you’ll visit Halloween-themed pairing stations and receive tips, pairing notes and a menu from a wine guide. Food trucks onsite. Chaddsford […]

Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights

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Auburn Heights 3000 Creek Rd, PA

Climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. Tour the 1897 mansion […]

Taste Kennett Food Tours

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Market at Liberty Place 148 W. State St., Kennett Square

Savor, stroll, smile! Embark on a culinary adventure through historic downtown Kennett Square. The guided food tour includes an afternoon of visiting five of Kennett Square’s unique restaurants, one wine […]

Railroad Museum of PA 18th Annual Garden Railways Tour

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd. (Rt. 741), Strasburg

Take an exclusive, self-guided tour of operating model trains in outdoor and garden settings—a fun family outing for all ages. 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg. 1 to 5 pm. $10. RRMuseumPA.org.

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