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Delaware Shakespeare—”Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras”
Rockwood Park 4651 Washington St Extension, WilmingtonBrandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour
Turpin Landscape Design Build 287 Martins Corner Rd., CoatesvilleWeek of Events
Delaware Art Museum
Mar. 1–July 27, “Inked Impressions: Etchings in the Age of Whistler.” Mar. 15–Sept. 7, “Marisol to Warhol: Printmaking and Creative Collaboration.” 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed, 10 to 4; Thurs, 10 to 8; Fri–Sun, 10 to 4. $6–$12, Sun, free. 302-571-9590; DelArt.org.
Bird-in-Hand Stage
Apr. 3–Aug. 2, “The Rise and Fall of Miss Fannie’s Biscuits.” Apr. 12–Oct. 18, Ryan & Friends: Lifetime of Laughter. 2760 #A Old Philadelphia Pk., Bird-in-Hand. Times and tickets, 717-768-1568; Bird-In-Hand.com/Stage.
Festival of Fountains at Longwood
Revisit nature and revel in brilliant blooms to stunning vistas from the Conservatory Overlook as you watch dancing fountains. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Thurs–Sat, 9:15 pm. $18–$25. 610-388-1000; LongwoodGardens.org.
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through June 15, “Andrew Wyeth: Human Nature.” Through July 13, “Tell me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins: The Life and Art of Barbara Shermund.” Through Sept. 7, “This Earthen Door: Nature as Muse and Material.” Through Sept. 28, “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth.” 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds […]
Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
Gather your family or closest friends and visit 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.
Delaware County Summer Festival
This popular Delco tradition offers everything from Classical to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, Doo Wop to Rock & Pop. Visit website for concerts. Rose Tree Park, Rt. 252 & Providence Rd., Upper Providence. Free. DelcoPA.gov/Departments/Parks/SummerFestival.html.
“Little Shop of Horrors” at People’s Light
Follow an unfortunate florist who unwittingly cultivates a singing botanical menace. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, PeoplesLight.org.
The Keswick Theatre
July 11, Foghat; July 15, Ryan Adams; July 18, Hugo: tribute to Journey; July 20, Maybe I’m Amazed: tribute to Paul McCartney; July 25, Tusk: tribute to Fleetwood Mac; July 31, Happy Together Tour 2025. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Visit website for more. KeswickTheatre.com.
Delaware Shakespeare—”Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras”
A bilingual musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Rockwood Park, 4651 Washington St. Extension. Times and tickets, DelShakes.org.
Cecil County Fair
There’s something for everyone at the Cecil County Fair with a carnival midway, demolition derby, tractor and truck pulls, a rodeo, cow chip toss, hay bale toss, big wheel race and more. Fair Hill Fairgrounds, 4640 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. Check website for hours. $2–6. CecilCountyFair.org.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy 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.
Brandywine Valley Water Garden Weekend Tour
Enjoy a self-guided tour through Chester County, where pond and garden enthusiasts and outdoor explorers come together to experience the beauty and tranquility of water features. This year's tour showcases over 30 stunning properties, featuring lush gardens, sparkling ponds and unique water features. Benefits Chester County Food Bank. July 26, barbecue at Turpin Landscape Design Build, […]
Goshen Country Fair
An old-fashioned fair with agricultural exhibits, games of chance, amusement rides and delicious food. Check out the dog show on Mon., the goat show on Wed. and the BBQ chicken dinner on Sat. Benefits the Volunteer Goshen Fire Co. Fair Grounds, 1320 Park Ave., West Chester. Gates open 6 pm, Mon to Fri; Sat at […]
Dining Under the Stars in Media
Stroll. Shop. Dine. Restaurants set up tables on State Street, which is closed from Jackson to Orange, for this summer-long outdoor dining event. Check VisitMediaPA.com for participating restaurants.
Musikfest 2025
A huge music festival, coming alive with the sound of all genres of music. Tickets are required for national headliners such as: Riley Green, The Black Crowes, Chicago, Third Eye Blind, Nelly… the list goes on. Enjoy great food, vendors at the Marketplace, art activities and more. Check the website for free concerts. Visit Musikfest.org […]
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.
Find Waldo Local in West Chester
Grab a passport at Bookmarks, 100 E. Gay St., or any participating business in the borough, then visit the shops to find the Waldo cutout in the store. Have your card stamped or signed, collect the designated number of stamps, then bring to Bookmarks and exchange it for stickers, coupons and entries into the grand […]
“Shrek: The Musical” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Your favorite characters leap off the screen and onto the stage in this fairy tale adventure based on the animation film and featuring all new songs. Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., West Chester. Fri–Sat, 1 pm; Fri, 7 pm. $20–$25. UptownWestChester.org.
Kennett Flash
Aug. 1, A Journey Through Strings and Stories: Hiroya Tsukamoto; Aug. 2, Angry Young Band: Billy Joel Tribute; Aug. 9, Winslow: An Evening of the Eagles; Aug. 16, Yesterday’s Gone: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac; Aug. 23, Rust: Neil Young Tribute. 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square. Visit website for more. Times and tickets, KennettFlash.org.
Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Aug. 1, Low Cut Connie; Aug. 2, Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets; Aug. 8, Paul Simon’s Graceland Experience ft. Bakithi Kumalo (free show); Aug. 13, Andy Frasco & The U.N.—Growing Pains Tour; Aug. 17, John Oates & The Good Road Band; Aug. 30, Splintered Sunlight: Grateful Dead Tribute (free show). Concerts through Sept. 14. Township […]
The Colonial Theatre
Aug. 1, Britain’s Finest; Aug. 24, Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band; Sept. 6, Dann Pell–Songs to Ground and Uplift. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, TheColonialTheatre.com.
Open-Air Market in West Chester
Four blocks of Gay Street (from Matlack to Darlington Street) are closed to vehicles so everyone can enjoy 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.
At The Grand in Wilmington
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.
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
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.
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. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
Miller Park Summer Concert Series
July 27, Local Honey; Aug. 10, Big House Band; Aug. 24, Chico’s Vibe. Food trucks and 50/50 raffle at concerts. Albert C. Miller Memorial Park, 220 Miller Way, Exton. 6 pm. Free. WestWhiteland.org.
West Goshen Summer Concert Series
July 13, The Malarkey Brothers; July 27, A Capella Pops. Bring dry goods for West Chester Food Cupboard. West Goshen Community Park, N. Five Points and Fern Hill Rds., West Chester. Concerts through Aug. 24. 6:30. Free. WestGoshen.org.
Long’s Park Summer Music Series
July 6, Ghost Note; July 13, Galactic; July 20, Alo; July 27, Hippies & Cowboys; Aug. 3, Eli Paperboy Reed. Concerts through Aug. 17. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Rt. 30 & Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. 7:30 pm. LongsPark.org.
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
West Chester TAPS
Enjoy a borough-wide happy hour to unwind with friends every Wednesday, 4 to 7 pm. Participating locations offer select $5 beers, $6 wines and $7 cocktails plus half-price appetizers. DowntownWestChester.com for locations.
Summer Nights at Hagley
Bring the whole family and a picnic for summer fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Or sample local food trucks. Dogfish Head craft beer and Woodside Farm Creamery ice cream are available for purchase. 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington. 5 to 8 pm. $5. Hagley.org.
Summer Concert Series at Anson B. Nixon Park
July 2, Renasci; July 9, The Whitney Project; July 16, Cordelia Blue; July 23, Carly Simmons; July 30, The Late Ambitions; Aug, 6, Bones Brigade. 405 N. Walnut St., Kennett Square. 6:30 pm. Free. AnsonBNixonPark.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Sculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
Summer series features live music, local brews, lawn games, wine, cocktails and food vendors. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy. N. Terrace, Copeland Sculpture Garden, Wilmington. 5 to 7:30 pm. Free. DelArt.org.
Music at Marshall
July 10 & 17, Big Boy Brass Band; July 31 & Aug. 7, Chico’s Vibe; Aug. 21, Butterfoot. Marshall Square Park, 200 E. Marshall St., West Chester. 5 to 8 pm. MarshallSquarePark.org.
2025 Town Tours and Village Walks
June 12, join the 31st Town Tours kickoff celebration in West Chester and explore some of the borough’s “Untold Stories” at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 212 S. High St., 5:30 p.m. Upcoming tours: June 26, Coatesville; July 10, Warwick County Park; July 17, Valley Forge NHP; July 26, Lafayette Day; July 31, Barnard […]
Main Point Books
July 1, Find Waldo opening event. Book Launch: “The Unraveling of Julia” by Lisa Scottoline, 7 pm. Fiction Book Group: July 15, “The Postcard” by Anne Berest, 1 pm. NonFiction Book Group: July 31, “Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus” by Elaine Pagels, 7 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
PlayIn Time Music Circle at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
Bring your shakers, sticks or other percussive instruments to this interactive musical program geared toward children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers. 1829 County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:15 am. $25. NatLands.org.
80th Annual Rotary Club of Annapolis Crab Feast
Worth a drive for this all-you-can eat feast, featuring bushels of crabs, corn, hot dogs and beef barbecue, gallons of crab soup and beverages. Navy Marine Corps Stadium, 550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD. 5 to 8 pm. $40–$105. AnnapolisRotary.org.
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. Canceled for rain or extreme heat. 610-268-8692; BrandywinePolo.com.
Downtown West Chester Summer Concert Series
July 4, Kitchen Sink at Chester County Courthouse; Gardyn Jazz Orchestra at Jack Loew Plaza at 44 West. Aug. 1, Dave Wilson Power Trio at CC Courthouse; Acrobat Alley at the Jack Loew Plaza. 5:30 pm. Free. DowntownWestChester.com.
Concerts and Dancing in the Courtyard— Brandywine Museum of Art
July 18, Parlour Noir. July 24, Salsa Lessons in the Courtyard. Aug. 1, Jump City 8. Aug. 15, Wicked Sycamore. 1 Hoffman’s Mill Rd., Chadds Ford. 6 pm. $25–$40. Brandywine.org.
Twilight Music Series in Media
July 11, Ensemble Novo-Brazilian Samba & Bossa Nova; Aug. 1, Little Red Rooster West Coast Jump Blues. Community Center, Monroe St. between 3rd and 4th Sts., Media. 6 to 8 pm. MediaArtsCouncil.org.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
July 12, Steve Forbert & The New Renditions; July 13, Trout Fishing in America; July 18, Lucy Kaplansky and Liz Longley; July 25, Cheryl Wheeler and David Wilcox; Aug. 1, Folk Fest Preview Show (free show). Concerts through Sept. 5. The Gazebo, 9 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. 7 pm. For tickets, BrynMawrTwilightConcerts.com.
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Open House Days at Pottsgrove Manor
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.
7th Annual Phoenixville VegFest
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.