Downingtown Farmers Market
Kerr Park Downingtown, PALog Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Living history and unique items from the collection are highlighted throughout the month with each weekend offering something different. 100 W. King St., Pottstown. 11 to 3. $2 donation. MontgomeryCountyPA.gov.
Phoenixville VegFest is a vegan food and street festival with live music and vendors that benefits Peace Advocacy Network (PAN), promoting a peaceful existence through veganism, social justice and respect for the Earth’s inhabitants and resources. Reeves Park, 148 3rd Ave., Phoenixville. Noon to 5 p.m. Rain date, Aug. 6. PhoenixvilleVegFest.com.
Aug. 3, Kenny Rogers Band featuring Don Gatlin; Aug. 8, Air Supply: 50th Anniversary Celebration; Aug. 9, A Carpenters Tribute; Aug. 16, The Doo Wop Project; Aug. 17, Trace Adkins; Aug. 20, The Band Perry; Aug. 22, Emmylou Harris; Aug. 29, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
July 12, “Late Nite Catechism,” 3 pm. Aug. 2 & 3, “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical,” Sat, Sun, 2:30; Sat, 7:30. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
Volunteers from Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, Chester County Beekeeper Association and Springton Manor Farm demonstrate crafts and farming techniques from the 18th century. Try quill writing, ice cream making and beekeeping as you enjoy toys and games. Tours of the mansion included. 2049 Waynesborough Rd., Paoli. 10 am to 5 pm. $5–10. PhilaLandmarks.org.
Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during our stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com.
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.
Savor, stroll, smile! Embark on a culinary adventure through historic downtown Kennett Square. The guided food tour includes an afternoon of visiting five of Kennett Square’s unique restaurants, one wine tasting, as well as a market and local ice cream shop. Tours begin at the Market at Liberty Place, 148 W. State St., Kennett Square. […]
Spectators picnic and tailgate at the grounds. 232 Polo Rd., Toughkenamon. Friday Twilight Polo—gates open at 5; match at 5:30. Sun, gates open at 1:30; match at 3, $15–$20. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
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