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Morris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!
Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey” at Brandywine Museum of Art
Brandywine Museum of Art 1 Hoffman's Hill Rd, Chadds FordUpper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaDutch Apple Theatre Presents “Jersey Boys”
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre 510 Centerville Rd., LancasterUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterSALT Performing Arts Presents “The Wizard of Oz”
SALT Performing Arts 1685 Art School Rd, Chester SpringsBattle at Chadds Ford—Historic Chadds Ford Days
Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds FordRose Squared Art Show at Ludwig’s Corner
Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds 1325 Pottstown Pk., GlenmooreKennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours
Brandywine Valley Tourist Information 300 Greenwood Rd, Kennett SquareWeek of Events
“Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination” at Brandywine Museum of Art
1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Apr. 4–Aug. 3, The Confession… An Amish Love Story. Apr. 6–Oct. 19, Ryan & Friends: All Your Favorite Funny Stuff, a multimedia variety show. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
Stroll through the gardens with brilliantly blooming annuals and perennials and discover the Illuminated Fountain Performances and live music in the beer garden. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Gather your family or closest group of friends and plan a visit to the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through Sept. 15, “Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination.” Through Oct. 13, “In Shadows’ Embrace: Prints by Peter Paone.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Morris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!
Dinosaurs made out of natural materials are displayed on more than 15 different rail lines. The display includes triceratops, and velociraptor, as well as other Mesozoic creatures. 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia. Mon–Fri, 10 to 5; Sat–Sun, 9 to 5. $10–$20. MorrisArboretum.org.
“Frank Stewart’s Nexus: An American Photographer’s Journey” at Brandywine Museum of Art
This dynamic retrospective of Stewart’s compelling photography spans his six-decade career. Through more than 100 black-and-white and color photographs, the exhibition centers on Stewart’s spontaneous and sensitive approach to portraying world cultures and Black life in many forms — including music, art, travel, food and dance. 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed.–Mon., 9:30 a.m. […]
Fireworks & Fountains at Longwood
They’re back and better than ever, with new shows, an enhanced sound system, new reserved seating and new vistas including the new tiered Conservatory Overlook. July 3, Stars and Stripes Forever; July 20, Take Me with U: Inspired by Prince; Aug. 10, Get Back: The Beatles; Sept. 1, Someone Like You: Artists Who Inspired Adele; […]
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Aug. 1, The Dave Matthews Tribute Band Aug. 7, The New Pornographers; Aug. 16, Donavon Frankenreiter; Aug. 17, Rayland Baxter; Aug. 23, Keller & The Keels; Aug. 24, Ripe; Aug. 29, Sarah Jarosz; Aug. 31, Splintered Sunlight–Grateful Dead Tribute; Sept. 7, John Eddie: Sept. 15, Old 97’s. Township Bldg. Park, 175 W. Valley Forge Rd., […]
Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “Jersey Boys”
Go behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
The Colonial Theatre
Sept. 5, Intimate Concerts: Michael Sarian; Sept. 6, The Holts; Sept. 13, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives; Sept. 21, The Launch; Sept. 27, Colonial 54: An Immersive Disco Experience; Sept. 28, Shannon Curtis: The Good to Me Tour; Sept. 29, Toad The Wet Sprocket; Oct. 4, Nicks in Time. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times […]
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Sept. 5, A Brother’s Revival: Allman Brothers Band Music; Sept. 6, '80's Revolution; Sept. 13, Green River: The Ultimate CCR John Fogerty Tribute Show; Sept. 14, Shot Thru The Heart: A Tribute to Bon Jovi; Sept. 15, Aria Nouveau; Sept. 20, The Ultimate Tribute to Meat Loaf; Sept. 28, The Music of Simon & Garfunkel; […]
Chester County Best Kept Secrets Tour
This is a shopping, food and fun adventure featuring an ever-changing group of off-the-beaten track small businesses, hand-picked for their uniqueness. Tickets $12. For map and directions, BestKeptSecretsTour.com.
American Music Theatre
Sept 6, Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall; Sept. 8, Fall Doo Wop Cavalcade; Sept. 15, Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson; Sept 19, Spider Man: Across the Spider-Verse; Sept 20, Amy Grant; Sept 21, Ozark Mountain Daredevils: The Farewell Tour with special guest Pure Prairie League; Sept 22, Home […]
SALT Performing Arts Presents “The Wizard of Oz”
Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s tale. Bring spices in plastic containers for the Chester County Food Bank. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, SALTPA.com.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Sept. 7, Kathleen Madigan: The Potluck Party; Sept. 12, An Evening with JD Souther; Sept. 13, The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show; Sept. 20, Todd Barry; Sept. 21, Suzanne Vega; Sept. 27, The Neil Diamond Experience; Sept. 27, John Pizzarelli; Sept. 28, AJ Collier & The Band of Believers; Sept. 28, R&B With a […]
The Keswick Theatre
Sept. 10, Paul Weller; Sept. 11, Glen Hansard; Sept. 12, Singer Songwriter Showcase; Sept. 13, 15, Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks; Sept. 14, The Platters, The Drifters, Cornell Gunther’s Coasters; Sept. 19, Nurse John; Sept. 20, Jesus Aguaje Ramos and his Buena Vista Orchestra; Sept. 21, Let’s Sing Taylor; Sept. 25, Kristina Orbakaite In […]
Battle at Chadds Ford—Historic Chadds Ford Days
Take a historical journey back to September 11, 1777, when the British army engaged Washington’s troops at Chads’ Ford. Two timed skirmishes and a firing demo will take place each day with reenactors and demonstrators. Live music, food, and beverages available. 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $5–$10. […]
Rose Squared Art Show at Ludwig’s Corner
This show will feature exhibitors in many mediums including apothecary, artisanal foods, ceramics, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, glass, jewelry and more. Food and beverage trucks on site. 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore. Daily 10 to 5. Free. RoseSquared.com.
Fair Hill Thoroughbred Show
Supporting riders of thoroughbreds by providing affordable show fees, scholarships, stakes classes and prizes in every division. Hunter classes will take place Sat and jumper classes on Sun. Fair Hill Horse Show Grounds, 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. FairHillThoroughbredShow.org.
“9 to 5: The Musical” at The Candlelight Theatre
Based on the 1980 movie with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours
Visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker meetinghouses while learning about anti-slavery activity in the area. Begin at the Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center, 300 Greenwood Rd., Kennett Square. 1 pm. $25. KennettUndergroundRR.org.
“The Porch on Windy Hill” at People’s Light
A young couple’s journey to North Carolina explores the roots of Appalachian music in a heartwarming tale of family heritage and human connection. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, 610-644-3500; PeoplesLight.org.
2nd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes film screenings, filmmaker’s panels, workshops, after-parties and awards ceremony. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, PhoenixvilleFilmFestival.com.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through Feb. 16, “Up East: Andrew Wyeth in Maine.” Oct. 13–Jan. 19, “The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. Wed–Mon, 9:30 to 4:30. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.
Whitford Classic
Benefits the Whitford Charitable Fund, a nonprofit organization giving back to qualified nonprofits in Chester County. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. Visit ChescoCF.org/Fund/Whitford-Charitable-Fund.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at Fulton Theatre
This Tony and Grammy award-winning musical phenomenon is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
Kennett Arts Festival
Featuring over 100 artists, live music, kids activities and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. Sat, 10 to 4; Sun, noon to 4. $5. KennettArts.com.
6th Annual Delco Arts Week
The Delaware County Arts Consortium hosts more than 60 events, many free to the public. Enjoy concerts, festivals, films, gallery exhibitions, kids activities and workshops. For details, visit DelcoArts.org.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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September 15, 2024 -Hagley Car Show
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September 15, 2024 -32nd Annual Radnor Fall Festival
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September 15, 2024 -43nd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
Hagley Car Show
Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars and enjoy the vehicle parade, motoring music and food trucks. This year’s theme is “British Invasion.” Stop by the exhibition “Du Ponts Down the Road” in the 1844 Hagley Barn featuring historic vehicles ranging from a horse-drawn carriage to an early electric car to a WWII-era […]
32nd Annual Radnor Fall Festival
Wayne Business Association holds this festival featuring live performances from local music and dance companies, rides, kids activities, vendors, community organizations, a Top Dog contest and more. N. Wayne & West Aves., between Lancaster Ave. and the Wayne train station, Wayne. Rain or shine. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. RadnorFallFestival.com.
43nd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
Over 50 restaurants and food vendors and 60+ crafters and artisans participate. Festival on Gay St. from Matlack to Darlington Sts. with bands performing on Gay St. at Darlington, Matlack St. and the Beer Garden on the 100 block of N. Church St. Benefits West Chester Parks & Recreation. Noon to 5:30. West-Chester.com.
Monday, September 16, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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September 17, 2024Main Point Books
Main Point Books
Fiction Book Group: “Take What You Need” by Idra Novey, 1 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
No events on this day.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
No events on this day.
Friday, September 20, 2024
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September 20, 2024 -Craft and Mercantile
Craft and Mercantile
A curated evening market celebrating local makers and artisans alongside live music, food, drink and arts and crafts activities. Burke Park, 15 S. Warren Ave., Malvern. 5 to 8:30 pm. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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September 21, 2024Bike the Brandywine
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September 21, 2024 -Discover Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
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September 21, 2024 -Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill
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September 21, 2024 -Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day
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September 21, 2024 -Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
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September 21, 2024 -Auburn Heights Invitational Classic Car Show & Garden Party
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September 21, 2024Natural Lands Beats & Brews
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September 21, 2024 -T&E Care Fall Music Fest
Bike the Brandywine
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history and discover the lure of the Brandywine. Three scenic routes with distances of 25, 45 and 62 miles are offered. Benefits the Brandywine Conservancy. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 N. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6:30 am. $55. Brandywine.org/Conservancy.
Discover Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Stroll the autumn garden, take a hayride, visit the Enchanted Woods and the galleries, enjoy live music and activities such as beekeeping, crafting, hiking and story time. Free admission all day. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 9 to 4. Winterthur.org.
Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill
Fun for the whole family featuring many different historic skills and trades demonstrations, archaeological excavations and activities, vendors in the Colonial Market, beer and wine at the Tavern, a Community Corner, hayrides plus hands-on activities for kids. 219 S. Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills. 10 to 4. Free. NewlinGristMill.org.
Paoli Battlefield Heritage Day
Enjoy the American Military Timeline and see how the soldiers dressed and what they carried into battle. Stop by the food trucks and beer tent and enjoy facepainting for the kids and many other crafters and vendors. 1st & Wayne Aves., Malvern. 11 to 4. $10. PBPFInc.org.
Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
pend the afternoon visiting with puppies at the puppy kissing booth, watching service dog demonstrations, touring the kennel, shopping local vendors and enjoying a variety of food trucks, then try your luck at Cow Bingo. 334 Faggs Manor Rd., Cochranville. Noon to 4. Free. K94Life.org.
Auburn Heights Invitational Classic Car Show & Garden Party
Featuring a broad representation of exceptional motor cars from the dawn of the automotive age through 1969. Benefits Auburn Heights Marshall Steam Museum. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to 4:30. $15–$27. AuburnHeights.org.
Natural Lands Beats & Brews
Enjoy an evening of music, nature and community with live music under open skies as musicians play Grateful Dead favorites. Benefits Natural Lands. Binky Lee Preserve, 1445 Pikeland Rd., Chester Springs. Gates open at 5. $45. NatLands.org.
T&E Care Fall Music Fest
Community members enjoy an evening of music, great food, drinks, a raffle and entertainment. T&E Care is a network of people providing short-term financial and material assistance to those in need in the area. Waynesborough Country Club, 440 Darby Paoli Rd., Paoli. 6 to 10 pm. For tickets, TECare.org.