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Morris Arboretum Presents Garden Railway: Dinos!
Morris Arboretum 100 E. Northwestern Ave., PhiladelphiaUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterKennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours
Brandywine Valley Tourist Information 300 Greenwood Rd, Kennett Square“On Tour: Lafayette, America’s Revolutionary Rock Star”
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library 5105 Kennett Pike, WinterthurBrothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brandywine Outfitters 2100 Strasburg Rd., CoatesvilleWeek of Events
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.
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; […]
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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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.
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.
“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.
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.
“On Tour: Lafayette, America’s Revolutionary Rock Star”
Celebrate one of America’s first celebrities with Winterthur Museum’s latest exhibition commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824–25 “Farewell Tour” of the U.S. The exhibition explores Lafayette’s impact on our young nation through a selection of Winterthur memorabilia and objects honoring the Revolutionary War hero. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. Tues.–Sun., 10 […]
“Kinky Boots” at Delaware Theatre Company
Featuring a sensational score by Cyndi Lauper, knockout dancing and a story with a huge heart. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-594-1100; DelawareTheatre.org.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack Street to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can partake in al fresco dining and shopping. Gay Street will be shut down for the Open-Air Market every weekend (Fri morning through Mon morning). DowntownWestChester.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $17–$37. PARenFaire.com.
Brandywine Polo
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. Cancelled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
The Keswick Theatre
Oct. 1, X (the band); Oct. 3, Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel—Face to Face; Oct. 4, Tribute to Prince—The Purple Xperience; Oct. 5, Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood; Oct. 6, BEAT—Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson; Oct. 10, Bob the Drag Queen; Oct. 11, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Oct. 12, A Tribute to James […]
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Events
Walks, golf tournaments, workshops and more. Visit their website to get involved, DEBreastCancer.org/DBCC-Events.
Food Truck Tuesdays in King of Prussia
You can enjoy live music, games, giveaways and delicious food during your lunch hour. Visit website for a complete lineup and directions to food trucks. VisitKOP.com/FTT.
Pints With A Purpose Happy Hour
Exton Region Chamber of Commerce and Locust Lane Craft Brewery join to raise funds for many organizations benefiting from the happy hours. Locust Lane Craft Brewery, 50 Three Tun Rd., Malvern. Visit Business.ERCC.net/Events.
100th Unionville Community Fair
Celebrating 100 years of agriculture and community in Southern Chester County with family-favorite activities, music, animal exhibits, beer and wine garden, food trucks and, new this year, the Circus Incredible. Come for the Thursday Night Tailgate, 5 pm, and the Haunted Tent Fri–Sat, 113 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square. Fri–Sat, 9 to 9; sun., 10 […]
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.
Sunset Hill Fine Arts Gallery Presents “The Seasons of Chester County”
Artist Don Shoffner displays his works at the gallery. Opening reception, Oct 4, 4 to 8 pm. 23 N. High St., West Chester. Mon, 10 to 4; Tues–Fri, 10 to 6; Fri, 10 to 5. SunsetHillJewelers.com.
Media Theatre Presents “Legally Blonde”
Kick off the season with a bang as Media Theatre brings you the high-octane, feel-good story of Elle Woods on her empowering journey. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, 610-891- 0100; MediaTheatre.org.
Dutch Apple Theatre Presents “Hairspray: The Musical”
The score in this Tony Award-winning musical includes “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “Hairspray.” 510 Centerville Rd., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-898-1900; DutchApple.com.
Phoenixville Inside Out
Dine outside or enjoy a drink with friends, explore the boutiques and retail stores or take in a show. Road closed on 100 and 200 blocks of Bridge St. from 4 pm Fri through 7 am Mon. Fri, 4 to 10; Sat–Sun, 7 am to 10 pm. PhoenixvilleFirst.org.
Artists of Landenberg Studio Tour
The self-guided studio tour features 9 studio artists, all within an easy and scenic drive to each other and will be featuring their original artwork along with one or more guest artists or craftspersons. 10 to 4. Free For details, visit Artists of Landenberg Studio Tour on Facebook.
A National Garden Club Standard Flower Show, “Inspiration Longwood”
Eight local garden clubs introduce exciting and beautiful horticulture experiences in display and design. Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Sat, 1 to 9 pm; Sun, 10 to 6. Free with admission to gardens, $18–$25. LongwoodGardens.org.
Delaware Art Museum
“Jazz Age Illustration,” a major exhibition to survey the art of popular illustration in the United States between 1919 and 1942. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org.
American Music Theatre
Oct. 5, Travis Tritt 2024; Oct. 6, An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley; Oct. 11, An Evening with Lee Asher; Oct. 12, Three Dog Night. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.com.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Oct. 5, Ari Shapiro: Thank You for Listening; Oct. 9, Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play; Oct. 9, Eddie Izzard; Oct. 12, The Rock Orchestra; Oct. 17, Matthew Sweet; Oct. 19, Richie Kotzen; Oct. 25, The Friends of the Brothers Celebrate The Allman Brothers; Nov. 1, The Robert Cray Band; Nov. 2, Mutts Gone […]
Chester County Day House Tour
This year’s self-driving tour celebrates the Southeast quadrant of the county, a walking tour in the borough of West Chester and guests with a VIP ticket can visit the Southdown estate in East Bradford. The Hunt takes place at Radnor Hunt Club at 8:30 am. Tour, $60; VIP, $100. Pre-purchased boxed lunches, $18. Benefits projects […]
Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
A cast of hundreds fill the shire. Visit the website for themed weekends such as Fairies and Fantasy and Pyrate Invasion Weekends. Mt. Hope Estate, 2775 Lebanon Rd., Manheim. Sat–Sun, 11 to 8. $17–$37. PARenFaire.com.
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Brothers on the Brandywine Seasonal Beer Garden
Bring your own chair or inner tube to cool off in the river at Brandywine Outfitters. Enjoy live music and food trucks as you sip the flavors of craft beers. 2100 Strasburg Rd., Coatesville. 1 pm to dusk. BrothersKershner.com/Beer-Garden.
Reads & Company Book Groups
Reads & Company Book Groups
Oct. 2, The Big Reads Book Group: “Catalina” by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio. Oct. 9, The International Voices Book Group: “Budapest” by Chico Buarque. Oct. 16, The Kiss and Tell Romance Book Club: “The Book Swap” by Tessa Bickers. Oct. 23, The Bridge Street Book Club: “The Wishing Game” by Meg Shaffer. 234 Bridge St., Phoenixville. […]
Wellington Square Bookshop
Wellington Square Bookshop
Nonfiction Book Club: “Freakonomics” by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, 2 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Concerts at King of Prussia Town Center
Concerts at King of Prussia Town Center
Enjoy live music on the green at King of Prussia Town Center. 155 Village Dr. (in front of Davio’s), King of Prussia. 6 to 8 pm. For a complete lineup visit KingOfPrussia-TownCenter.com.
Fall Gallery Walk in West Chester
Fall Gallery Walk in West Chester
Explore the vibrant art scene in downtown West Chester. Galleries combine with additional one-night-only venues throughout the downtown area to showcase Chester County artists. Presented by Founders Brewing Co. and hosted by Downtown West Chester. 5 to 9 pm. Free parking. DowntownWestChester.com.
Sounds of Summer Music Series in Coatesville
Sounds of Summer Music Series in Coatesville
Enjoy the good vibrations at Gateway Park, 1st Ave. & Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville. 7 to 10 pm. Free. Coatesville.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
Delaware Nature Society Fall Native Plant Sale
Delaware Nature Society Fall Native Plant Sale
Shop a variety of native plants for a yard that supports clean water, birds, butterflies and more. Proceeds support conservation and protection of waterways. Coverdale Farm Preserve, 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE. 9 to 3. Free. DelawareNatureSociety.org.
Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur Museum
Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur Museum
Get up close to trucks and tractors, check out vehicles and equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride and milk a mechanical cow. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 4. $6–$20. Winterthur.org.
Clover Market
Clover Market
Shop handmade, antique and vintage wares at two locations. Oct. 5, 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Oct. 20, 600 S. Broad St. parking lot, Kennett Square. 10 to 4. Free. TheCloverMarket.com.
Rock Hall Fall Fest
Rock Hall Fall Fest
While the oyster is the star of the show, this festival features all the highlights of Kent County, including a variety of live music performances, children’s activities, music and craft vendors and, of course, lots of oysters. Parking at 21125 Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD. 10 to 4. RockHallFallFest.org.
173rd Annual St. David’s Country Fair
173rd Annual St. David’s Country Fair
A fun-filled day for the whole family with flea market, food booths, antiques, midway games and prizes, mini-train ride and pumpkin painting. Benefits the church’s outreach partners. 763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne. 10 to 4. $2–$10. 610-688-7947; StDavidsChurch.org/Fair.
Ryerss Farm Blessing of the Animals
Ryerss Farm Blessing of the Animals
Bring your dogs, cats or other small animals on a leash or in a carrier for a short, non denominational service and blessing. Bake sale, photo opportunities and snacks offered. Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, 1710 Ridge Rd., Pottstown. Noon to 3. RyerssFarm.org.
Kennett Brewfest
Kennett Brewfest
The Connoisseur Session includes food pairings, music, unlimited tastings, tasting glass, noon to 5, $100. The regular session features tastings from over 80 craft breweries and cideries as well as live music, food trucks and vendors, 1:30 to 5, $65. Benefits Kennett Collaborative. 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. KennettBrewfest.com.
Willistown Conservation Trust Run-A-Muck Countryside Bash
Willistown Conservation Trust Run-A-Muck Countryside Bash
Come run the 5K or muck (walk) the cross-country trail over diverse terrain. Enjoy food, beer, wine, a bonfire, live music, lawn games, mechanical bull rides and more. 912 Providence Rd., Newtown Square. 2:30 pm. $25–$55. WCTrust.org/Run-A-Muck.