Events

Phoenixville Dogwood Festival & Parade

Reeves Park 2nd & Main Sts, Phoenixville, PA, United States

The Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation continues the tradition with a midway filled with games, rides and vendors, live music nightly at the bandshell and the Dogwood Beer Garden. Benefits local nonprofits. Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville. Wed– Fri, 6 to 10 pm; Sat, 1 to 10; Sun, parade at 1 pm. PhoenixvilleDogwoodFestival.org.

Kitchen Kettle Village Rhubarb Festival

Kitchen Kettle Village 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk., Intercourse, PA, United States

Rhubarb is the harbinger of spring in PA Dutch Country, and the festival offers lots of cooking, family activities and more. 3529 Old Philadelphia Pk., Intercourse. Free. KitchenKettle.com.

7th Annual Festival of the Peony

Styer's Peonies 4313 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Walk through 25 acres with more than 55,000 peonies and cut your own to take home. Bring a vase for transporting your peonies. 4313 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Daily 8 to 6. $15/ person or $30/car. StyersPeonies.com.

The 63rd Fair Hill Scottish Games

Fair Hill Grounds 4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD, United States

Enjoy a day of iconic athletics, music, dancing, food and arts celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture. Rain or shine. Fair Hill Grounds, 4600 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. Gates open 8 am. $10–$25. FairhillScottishGames.org.

West Chester Porchfest 2025

Downtown West Chester West Chester, PA, United States

Organized by the West Chester Green Team, this family-friendly event invites you to stroll from porch to porch and relax on front lawns and sidewalks as you enjoy live music from over 70 bands, plus food trucks, kids activities and more. 1 to 7 pm. WestChesterPorchfest.com.

7th Annual Brandywine Backyard BBQ Festival

New Garden Park 8936 Gap Newport Pk., Landenberg, PA, United States

Fun for the whole family with live music, BBQ, burgers, wine and beer and a variety of food trucks offering tasty desserts and drinks — all in a relaxed, picnic-style atmosphere. New Garden Township Park, 8938 Gap Newport Pk., Landenberg. Noon to 5. $5; under 18, free. On Facebook.

Malvern Welcomes Spring with The Perennial Party

Burke Park 26 S. Warren Ave, Malvern, PA, United States

Bring a chair or blanket and relax while enjoying performances by a local choir and a guitarist. The Chester County Beekeepers and a master gardener will also be on hand, giving insights into pollinators and sustainable gardening. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Burke Park, 21 S. Warren Ave., Malvern. 3 to 5 p.m. […]

Recurring

At Mount Hope Mansion

Mount Hope Estate & Winery 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA, United States

Apr. 26, VolksFest 2025; May 24 & 25, FlavorFest at Mount Hope; June 27–29, Celtic Fling & Highland Games; July 12, 16th Annual Blues & Brews at Mount Hope. 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Times and tickets, PARenFaire.com.

WXPN Welcomes The Ladybug Music Festival

Downtown Wilmington Wilmington, DE, United States

A celebration of women in music with a 100% female-fronted lineup, giving platforms to women in all areas of music event production. Venues located on the 400 and 500 blocks of Market St., Wilmington. Free. TheLadybugFestival.com.

Lancaster VegFest

Buchanan Park 901 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster, PA, United States

Celebrate the plant-based/vegan lifestyle and learn about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Benefits Lancaster Farm Sanctuary. 901 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster. Noon to 5. Free. PAVegFest.com.