Events

Festival of Fountains at Longwood

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA, United States

Revisit nature and revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from the Conservatory Overlook as you watch dancing fountains. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.

Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine Museum 1 Hoffman's Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA, United States

Through June 15, “Andrew Wyeth: Human Nature.” Through July 13, “Tell me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.” Through Sept. 7, “This Earthen Door: Nature as Muse and Material.” Through Sept. 28, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds […]

Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, United States

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.

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Sculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE, United States

Summer series features live music, local brews, lawn games, wine, cocktails and food vendors. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. N. Terrace, Copeland Sculpture Garden, Wilmington. 5 to 7:30 pm. Free. DelArt.org.

Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show at Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA, United States

Brilliant dahlia blooms fill the ballroom in a display of many types, sizes and colors. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Fri, 10 to 9; Sat, 10 to 6. Free with garden admission, $20–$35. LongwoodGardens.org.

Penn State Extension Master Gardener Annual Fall Fest

Smedley Park Environmental Center 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield, PA, United States

Featuring workshops, plant sales, kids activities, a walking tour of Smedley Park and a “Frugal Gardener” marketplace. Smedley Park Environmental Center, 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield. 9 to 3. $5. Extension.PSU.edu/Master-Gardener-Fall-Fest.

Hagley Car Show

Hagley Museum 200 Hagley Rd, Wilmington, DE

Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars and enjoy the vehicle parade, motoring music and food trucks. This year’s theme is Pony Cars—compact, sporty, highly-styled coupés or convertibles. 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington. 10 to 3. Advance tickets only; no day-of tickets. $25/carload. Hagley.org.

Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE, United States

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.