Events

“Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum

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

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.

“Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth” at the Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford, PA, United States

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.

Brandywine Museum of Art

Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford, PA, United States

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.

Longwood Gardens Performance Series

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

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 […]

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Winterthur—Storytime in Enchanted Woods

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

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 […]

The Rossettis — An Exhibition at The Delaware Art Museum

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

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 […]

American Helicopter Museum Haunted Helicopters

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

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.

Franklin Institute Exhibits

Franklin Institute 20th Street & Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]

Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 1940s Swing Dance

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

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. […]

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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 […]