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“Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth” at the Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds FordThe Rossettis — An Exhibition at The Delaware Art Museum
Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, WilmingtonBryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital 414 Paoli Pike, MalvernBryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital 414 Paoli Pike, Malvern“Gifted” — 18th Annual Holiday Exhibit at The Art Trust
Art Trust Gallery Meridian Bank, 16 W. Market St., West ChesterBrandywine Railroad Holiday Train Display
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds FordCraftForms 2023, 28th Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft
Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave., WayneMidnight in the Square in the Mushroom Capital of the World
Downtown Kennett Square 650 W. Cypress St, Kennett SquareWeek of Events
“Ann Lowe: American Couturier” at Winterthur Museum
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
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
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.
The Rossettis — An Exhibition at The Delaware Art Museum
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” […]
Bryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
An international juried exhibition and sale that features work by artists with physical and cognitive disabilities and hearing and visual impairments. Special events throughout the exhibition. MainLineHealth.org/Specialties/Rehab-Art-Ability.
Bryn Mawr Rehab’s 28th Annual Art Exhibition & Sale
An international juried exhibition and sale that features works by artists with physical and cognitive disabilities and hearing and visual impairments. Special events throughout the exhibition. MainLineHealth.org/Specialties/Rehab-Art-Ability.
Franklin Institute Exhibits
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.
“Gifted” — 18th Annual Holiday Exhibit at The Art Trust
Give the gift of original art. 20 talented artists’ work is for sale — paintings, ceramics, fiber art and more. Net proceeds of art sales go towards art scholarships. Dec. 7, Bourbon & Bubbles, 5 to 8. 16 W. Market St. Gallery hours, Mon–Fri, 9 to 4:30. TheArtTrust.org.
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Local artisans, designers, crafters and jewelers offer their holiday-inspired handmade goods and gifts. Dilworth Park, west side of City Hall, 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia. Sun–Thurs, noon to 8; Fri–Sat, noon to 9. MadeInPhila.com.
Longwood Gardens Performance Series
Nov. 10, Bria Skonberg; Nov. 11, Piaf! The Show; Nov. 17–Jan. 7, A Longwood Christmas. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. LongwoodGardens.org.
“A Christmas Carol” at People’s Light
Enjoy a fresh approach to Charles Dickens’ classic. Infused with original music and traditional English carols, this jubilant retelling of the beloved Yuletide ghost story is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. Haas Stage, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
A Longwood Christmas
“A Very Retro Christmas” is the theme this year. Reminisce amid a vintage Christmas street scene, make new memories amid dazzling, vibrant light displays—including some super-sized surprises—and revel in the radiance of retro at every turn. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. $16–$30. Timed tickets req. LongwoodGardens.org.
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival
This year’s theme, “Golden Holiday,” is a state-of-the-art production that brings art, light and color to life through remarkable displays of dinosaurs. It’s a winter wonderland where you’ll encounter dinosaurs with lighting sculptures surrounding them, a decorated Christmas tree and life-sized candy canes. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Wed.–Mon., 4:30 to 9:30 […]
Yuletide at Winterthur
Explore the house decorated in all its finery with its signature traditions including the dried flower tree, artistic Christmas trees inspired by Ann Lowe gowns and a spectacular table set for Christmas dinner. 5105 Kennett Pk. (Rt. 52), Winterthur, DE. Timed tickets required. Winterthur.org.
Strasburg Rail Road
Through Dec. 31, choose from Santa Claus Limited, Night Before Christmas Train and Santa’s Paradise Express. 301 Gap Rd., Ronks. StrasburgRailRoad.com.
Brandywine Railroad Holiday Train Display
This iconic O-gauge model train display features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and includes locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater and even a carnival. Brandywine River Museum of Art, 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Daily, 9:30 to 5. […]
Herr’s Snack Factory Holiday Lights Display
Enjoy the free display of over 600,000 dazzling lights on their corporate campus, 271 Old Baltimore Pk., Nottingham. Dusk to dawn, 5 pm to 7 am. Free. Herrs.com.
Holidays at Hagley
Returning this year with the theme, “Treasures and Traditions,” and will featuring Holiday Home and Garden Tours, the sixth-annual Gingerbread House Competition, Santa Days, Holiday Nights Tours and more. Hagley’s Library & Soda House, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, Hagley.org.
Gingerbread House Competition
Professional builders include: Cakes and Candies by Maryellen, Carlino’s, John Serock Catering, Kilwins West Chester, Yori’s Church Street Bakery and The Master’s Baker. To vote: visit display locations and scan the QR code there. GreaterWestChester.com.
Flight on Ice
An outdoor “real” ice skating rink brings a season full of family fun, including ice skating sessions, fire pit areas, heated private event tents, entertainers and DJs, theme nights, food and beverages. 4901 West Chester Pk., Newtown Square. Thurs–Fri. 4 to 8 pm; Sat. 11 am to 10 pm; Sun, 11 to 5. For tickets, […]
Yuletide at Devon
Head to the Devon Horse Show Grounds to see a winter festival that blends the feel of a traditional European Christmas market with the thrill of a festival and holiday experience. Highlights include music, gourmet food, an Enchanted Forest with over 900 real and artificial Christmas trees, photos with Santa, amusement rides and world-class shopping. […]
Holiday Weekends in West Chester
Every weekend features West Chester’s dazzling 25-foot-tall Christmas tree and the Professional Gingerbread House Competition. Dec. 1, West Chester Christmas Parade, tree lighting at 6:30 pm on the lawn of the courthouse and the West Chester Christmas Parade at 7 pm features marching bands, cheer squads and dance teams, culminating with Santa on his very […]
CraftForms 2023, 28th Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Fine Craft
An international juried exhibition of contemporary fine craft, in basketry, ceramics, decorative fiber, furniture, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, paper, wearable art and wood. Dec. 1, Preview Party, 6 to 10, tickets start at $100. Wayne Art Center, 413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne. See website for hours. WayneArt.org.
“Mary Poppins” at Media Theatre
Come watch as the magic unfolds before your eyes. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891-0100; MediaTheatre.org.
The Holidays in Media
Media will be alive for the holidays with carolers strolling in the State Street District. On Dec. 2, pose for a family photo atop a giant inflated snowman chair at Plum Street Mall and on Dec. 16, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate. Dec. 31, ring in the new year at the Ball Drop in the center […]
Midnight in the Square in the Mushroom Capital of the World
Kennett Square will be aglow with the light of a giant mushroom on New Year’s Eve, and there will be much merriment surrounding the event with live entertainment and dancing. Held at the intersection of State and Union Sts. The raising of the mushroom takes place at 8:55 and festivities continue until the countdown and […]
Westtown Amish Market
1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester. Thurs, 9 to 6, Fri, 9 to 8, Sat. 8 to 4. 610-492-5700; WestChesterAmishMarket.com.
Wellington Square Bookshop
NonFiction Book Group: Jan. 4, The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: Jan. 17 & 18, Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Wed, 2 pm, Thurs, 2 & 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Westtown Amish Market
1165 Wilmington Pk., West Chester. Thurs, 9 to 6, Fri, 9 to 8, Sat. 8 to 4. 610-492-5700; WestChesterAmishMarket.com.
Greater Philadelphia Spring Home Show
Be inspired, motivated and excited for your upcoming home improvement project, whether it’s a minor renovation or a major remodel. Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 1st Ave., King of Prussia. Fri., 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 to 8; Sun., 10 to 5. $10. Free passes at GreaterPhillyHomeShows-VF.com.
Jurassic Quest
This is a huge and very popular dino event, with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe the herd of life size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus and an incredible T.rex. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Fri, noon to 8; Sat, 9 to 8; Sun, 9 to 7. $19–$36. […]
The Playhouse Presents “Annie”
One of the best-loved musicals of all time is set to return in a new production, just as you remember it and just when we need it most. 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-888-0200; TheGrandWilmington.org.
The Keswick Theatre Presents
Jan. 6, Bubba Bash 2024 Celebrating Neil Peart; Jan. 11, All You Need is Love: All-Star Celebration of The Fab Four’s Arrival in America; Jan. 12, Kashmir; Jan. 14, Peabo Bryson; Jan. 19, Stephen Pearcy of RATT; Jan. 20, Hollywood Nights: The Bob Seger Experience; Jan. 26, Let’s Sing Taylor, 7 pm; Jan. 26, Maureen […]
Lancaster County Farmers Market
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Malvern Farmers Market
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Phoenixville Farmers Market
Phoenixville Farmers Market
200 Mill St. Sat, 10 to noon; seniors, 9–9:30. PhoenixvilleFarmersMarket.org.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Art is Tasty: “The Salem Wolf” at Delaware Art Museum
Art is Tasty: “The Salem Wolf” at Delaware Art Museum
Join in a guided discussion of “A Wolf Had Not Been Seen at Salem for Thirty Years” by Howard Pyle, then enjoy lunch in the Kaffeina at the Thronson Cafe. Lunch preorders are highly recommended through advanced registration. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Noon to 1 pm. $18. DelArt.org.
Malvern Farmers Market
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Phoenixville Farmers Market
Phoenixville Farmers Market
200 Mill St. Sat, 10 to noon; seniors, 9–9:30. PhoenixvilleFarmersMarket.org.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com