Featuring 40 iconic gowns, many that have never been on public display. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. Tues–Sun, 10 to 5. $8–$22. Winterthur.org.
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Opening in the newly renovated Andrew Wyeth Gallery and featuring 38 never-before-seen abstract watercolors. Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org. 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., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. $8–$12. AuburnHeights.org.
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Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley is a new book that celebrates the du Pont family heritage of land stewardship and horticultural creativity, as seen in five du Pont estates—Hagley, Longwood Gardens, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center and Winterthur. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 1 pm. $75 includes sparkling wine toast, lecture and a […] |
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Children ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Oct. 5: Tidy by Emily Gravet. Oct. 19: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. $8–$22. 11 am. Included with admission. Winterthur.org. |
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Oct. 6–Jan. 21, “Allan Freelon: Painter, Printmaker, Teacher.” Oct. 14–Feb. 28, “Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration.” Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org. |
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Shop a variety of native plants for a yard that supports clean water, birds, butterflies and more. Benefits conservation and protection of waterways. Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE. 9 to 2. Free. DelawareNatureSociety.org.
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Get up close to trucks and tractors, check out other vehicles and equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride and even milk a mechanical cow. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 4. $6–$20. Winterthur.org. |
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Oct. 12, British a cappella vocal ensemble VOCES8; Oct. 15, Kennett Symphony explores themes of love and nature; Oct. 18, Gaelic solo artist Julie Fowlis; Oct. 21, Open Organ Console Day; Oct. 22, organist and choirmaster Thomas Gaynor; Nov. 3, organist Peter Richard Conte and trumpeter Rodney Marsalis. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. LongwoodGardens.org. |
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Children ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Oct. 5: Tidy by Emily Gravet. Oct. 19: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. $8–$22. 11 am. Included with admission. Winterthur.org. |
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The work of Pre-Raphaelite founder Dante Gabriel Rossetti, alongside that of his wife, artist Elizabeth Siddal, and his siblings, writers Christina and William Michael Rossetti, are the subject of this major international exhibition organized in partnership with Tate Britain. Check the website for special events happening during this exhibit including “Pre-Raphaelite Promenade: The DelArt Gala” […] |
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Come in costume and enjoy activities and treats at the museum. 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. 6 to 8 pm. $15. Under 12, free. AmericanHelicopter.Museum. |
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Now open, Wondrous Space—journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit. Opening in Feb., The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from the LEGO® brick. 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $21–$25. FI.edu.
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Jump, Jive & Swing to the big band playing live among the historic trains. Dress to impress in your best 1940s vintage attire or military uniform and enjoy light refreshments. Benefits the museum. 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg. 7 to 10. $20–$25. RRMuseumPA.org. |