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.

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.

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Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights

Auburn Heights 3000 Creek Rd, PA, United States

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.

Railroad Museum of PA 18th Annual Garden Railways Tour

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd. (Rt. 741), Strasburg

Take an exclusive, self-guided tour of operating model trains in outdoor and garden settings—a fun family outing for all ages. 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg. 1 to 5 pm. $10. RRMuseumPA.org.

Haunted Helis at American Helicopter Museum

American Helicopter Museum 1220 American Blvd., West Chester, PA, United States

Family-friendly fun. Come in costume and enjoy spooky science activities and treats at the museum. 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. 6 to 8 pm. $15 (under two free). HelicopterMuseum.org.

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Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights

Auburn Heights 3000 Creek Rd, PA, United States

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.