Take a guided tour of N.C. Wyeth’s monumental mural, “Apotheosis of the Family, 1932,” housed in a specially designed round barn on Point Lookout Farm, the home of N.C.’s grandson, artist Jamie Wyeth. Measuring 19 feet high and 60 feet long, this mural is the largest work ever created by the artist. Transportation to the […]
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4 events,Step inside the creative and innovative world of theme parks through the lens of Universal’s attractions, including Jaws, Minions, Sing, Super Nintendo World and more. You’ll experience the creativity, artistry and innovation behind Universal’s most epic attractions. 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Times and tickets, FI.edu. 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. $20–$35. LongwoodGardens.org Through Nov. 8, “Treasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth.” Through November, N.C. Wyeth Mural Experience, N.C. Wyeth Studio and Point Lookout Farm. Through Jan. 10, 2027, “By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org |
6 events,Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org Summer series features live music, local brews, lawn games, wine, cocktails and food vendors. N. Terrace, Copeland Sculpture Garden, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. Wilmington. 5 to 7:30 pm. Free. DelArt.org |
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5 events,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. $10–$15. AuburnHeights.org |
4 events,Bring your own chair and soak up the atmosphere as Jeff spins an expertly mixed 90-minute set, all synced live with the illuminated fountains as they leap, swirl and dance to the beat. Then head over to the dedicated standing and dancing area and join in. Longwood Gardens Main Fountain, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. […] |
5 events,Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org Summer series features live music, local brews, lawn games, wine, cocktails and food vendors. N. Terrace, Copeland Sculpture Garden, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. Wilmington. 5 to 7:30 pm. Free. DelArt.org |
6 events,Be dazzled by the display of colors and varieies of dahlias. Held in the ballroom at Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Sat, 1 to 9 pm; Sun, 1 to 6 pm. Included in gardens admission, $22–$38. LongwoodGardens.org
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Take a self-guided walking tour of privately owned gardens in the northwest area of the borough. Stop by the plant sale at the school. A garden map will be emailed a week before the event. Rain or shine. Benefits West Chester Friends School, 415 N. High St., West Chester. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $25. […]
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Enjoy displays of native plants, stately trees and historical landscapes reimagined into a beautiful and biodiverse haven for people and wildlife. The Tudor Revival Main House is also included in the tour. 1829 County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:30 to noon. $15. NatLands.org |
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5 events,Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org Head to Nemours Estate to enjoy the gardens while sipping a beer, relaxing to live music and savoring bites from local food trucks or pack your own picnic. 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington. 5 to 8. $12. NemoursEstate.org |
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Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars and enjoy the vehicle parade, motoring music and food trucks. Stop by the exhibition “Du Ponts Down the Road” in the 1844 Hagley Barn, featuring historic vehicles created from 1890 to 1941, all owned and used by members of the du Pont family. 200 Hagley Creek […] |
4 events,Through Dec. 2027, “Jamey Grimes: Aster” installation transforms DelArt’s Fusco Hall with swirling, synthetic forms inspired by nature. Through Oct. 25, “Walls of Resistance: Art as Activism.” Through Jan. 17, “Lisa Bradley: Beyond Luminosity.” Through Jan. 24, “Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites.” Oct. 10–Jan. 10, “Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School.” 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. […] |
5 events,Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org |
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Celebrate fall with a day of gardening tips, hands-on fun and family activities, plant sale and marketplace. Smedley Park Environmental Center, 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield. 9 to 3. $5. Extension.PSU.edu/Master-Gardener-Fall-Fest |
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4 events,Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org |
5 events,Explore native gardening with programs including Oct. 3, Grow a Living Bird Feeder; Oct. 10, Lesser-Known Native Shrubs; Oct. 17, Designing with Native Grasses; Oct. 22, Seed Collecting; Oct. 31, Succession Planting. Register at MtCubaCenter.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. $12–$27. Winterthur.org |