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 your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport.
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A Chester County tradition featuring lots of activities, including pony rides, Mounted Parade of Hounds, pet parade, live music, country fair midway and, of course, the Horse Show, beginning at 8 am daily. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore. Midway is open 11 to 4. $10/carload. LudwigsHorseShow.com. Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com. |
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Celebrate National Honey Month with Historic Sugartown and the Chester County Beekeepers Association. A fun, educational and family-friendly event all about our vital pollinators. Carriage Museum at Historic Sugartown, 273 Boot Rd., Malvern. 10 to 1. $5. HistoricSugartown.org. |
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Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com. 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 that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. 3000 Creek Rd., Hockessin, DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $8–$15. AuburnHeights.org. |
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Take a historical journey back to September 11, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington’s troops at Chad’s Ford. Two timed skirmishes and a firing demo will take place each day with reenactors and demonstrators. Live music, food and beverages available. 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $5–$10. […] |
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Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com. |
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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. |
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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 Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E. 7th St. KalmarNyckel.org.
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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 Colonial Market and enjoy locally made beer, wine and food vendors at the Tavern. 219 S. Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills. 10 to 4. Free. NewlinGristMill.org.
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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 the kids and many other crafters and vendors. 1st & Wayne Aves., Malvern. 11 to 4. $10. PBPFInc.org. |
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Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com.
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Spend 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 your luck at Cow Bingo. 334 Faggs Manor Rd., Cochranville. Noon to 4. Free. K94Life.org. |
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July 10, Family Fun Night—special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks. July 24, Aug, 21, Sept. 25, Sip & Stroll—go a little wild at the family-friendly event. You’ll sip, stroll and learn while enjoying beer and touring the zoo after hours. Fun animal encounters […] |
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Food trucks, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendors, live music and kids activities throughout the day. Charlestown Township Park, 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville. 11 to 3. Free. Charlestown.PA.US/Parks.aspx. |
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Puppy Pals is a family-fun, action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts—full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy. 226 N. High St., West Chester. 7 pm. $30–$35. UptownWestChester.org. |
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Get up close to trucks and tractors, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride and milk a mechanical cow. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 4. $6–$20. Winterthur.org.
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A fun-filled day for the whole family with flea market, food booths, antiques, midway games and prizes, mini-train ride and pumpkin painting. Benefits the church’s outreach partners. 763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne. 10 to 4. $2–$10. 610-688-7947; StDavidsChurch.org/Fair. Enjoy food, live music, dancing, play areas and games for all ages and the sight of the sky lit with thousands of lanterns. 1547 W. Doe Run Rd., Kennett Square. 4 pm. $36–$60. TheLightsFest.com. |