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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.

“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.

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.

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; […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chilling West Chester: A Dark History Walking Tour

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester

True tales of murder, mischief and misadventure, pulled from the archives of the Chester County History Center on a 90-minute walking tour. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 6 to […]

At The Grand in Wilmington

The Grand Wilmington 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington

Oct. 9, Leo Kottke; Oct. 17, Patton Oswalt; Oct. 25, Mandy Patinkin in Concert; Oct 29, The Price is Right Live! Nov. 1, Il Divo By Candlelight Nov. 2, Get […]

Brandywine Ballet Presents “Dracula”

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University 700 S. High St., West Chester

Passion and romance combine with gothic themes of legend and darkness, making this a Brandywine Ballet favorite. Asplundh Hall, West Chester University, 700 S. High St., West Chester. Fri, 7 […]

Artists of Landenberg Studio Tour

Nine studios feature original artwork. 10 to 4. Free. Pick up a Studio Passport, ArtistsOfLandenberg.com.

American Music Theatre

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American Music Theatre 2425 Lincoln Hwy, E. Lancaster

Oct. 3, Masters of Illusion; Oct. 9, The Price is Right Live!; Oct. 11, Amy Grant; Oct. 12, Il Divo by Candlelight with special guest Simply Three. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. […]

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.

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

East Goshen Pumpkin, Food Truck & Music Festival

East Goshen Township Bldg 1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester

Come out for the hay rides, a family pumpkin carving contest, frozen turkey bowling, a petting zoo, pumpkin pie-eating contest, pony rides and free pumpkins for kids. 1580 Paoli Pk., […]

Garden Club of Springfield’s “Harvest Celebration”

Old Central School Saxer Ave. & Powell Rd., Springfield

Wander through the displays of various garden ideas, houseplants, floral designs and demonstrations with fresh baked goods, raffle items, holiday crafts and a table of gently used garden articles. Old […]

Rock Hall Fall Fest

Rock Hall, MD Rock Hall

While the oyster is the star of the show, this festival features all the highlights of Kent County, including a variety of live music performances, children’s activities, music and craft […]

Flocktoberfest

St. Peter's Episcopal Church 121 Church St., Phoenixville

Phoenixville will celebrate its new status as an official Bird Town with the first annual Flocktoberfest, showcasing bird conservation, community creativity and eco-living in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. […]

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 […]

Main Point Books

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Main Point Books 116 N. Wayne Ave, Wayne

Oct. 7, Fran Wilde with her new book “A Philosophy of Thieves” with guest host A.C. Wise, 6:30. Fiction Book Group: Oct. 21, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt, […]

Pints on the Preserve at ChesLen Preserve

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Cheslen Preserve 1199 Cannery Rd, Coatesville

Hike, picnic and have fun. East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Snacks available for cash-only purchase. 1199 Cannery Rd., Coatesville. 2 to 7 […]

County Lines Magazine

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