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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. 17, “John […]

Reads & Company

Reads & Company 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 […]

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 […]

The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford

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

Over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists and will then be lit and displayed. Enjoy a kid-friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music. Food, local craft beer […]

Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Fair Hill Grounds 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton

This equestrian event features dressage, cross country and show jumping and a wide variety of activities and attractions from live music and shopping to local food vendors and a beer, […]

Wellington Square Bookshop

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Wellington Square Bookshop 549 Wellington Square, Exton

Closed due to fire—check back for updates. NonFiction Book Group: Oct. 2, “Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World” by Irene Vallejo, 7 pm. Classics Book Club: Oct. […]

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.

Eleganza Luncheon & Fashion Show

Wilmington Country Club Wilmington

The Ministry of Caring presents a fashion show, luncheon and live auction to benefit emergency homeless shelters and job placement services. Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pk., Wilmington. 11 to […]

Eagleview Farmers Market

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Wellington Square Wellington Square, Exton

Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com

Third Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square

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Downtown Kennett Square Kennett Square

Enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, children’s activities, pop-up vendors and more. State Street is closed from Broad to Center Sts. from 5 to 10 pm every third […]

West Chester Historic Preservation Awards

Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West Chester

The West Chester Downtown Foundation created this awards program to recognize and honor projects both large and small that help highlight and preserve West Chester’s historic character. Winners announced at […]

Historic Sugartown Lantern Tours

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Historic Sugartown Carriage Museum 273 Boot Rd, Malvern

Join one of the knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village, where you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours begin at […]

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