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Delaware Shakespeare—”Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras”
Rockwood Park 4651 Washington St Extension, WilmingtonUpper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaColonial Farm & Craft Day at Historic Waynesborough
Historic Waynesborough 2049 Waynesborough Rd, PaoliWeek 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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
American Music Theatre
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.
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.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Classics Book Club: Aug. 6, “Everything That Rises Must Converge” by Flannery O’Connor, 2 pm. Fiction Book Group: Aug. 20 & 21, “The Editor” by Steven Rowley, Wed, 2 pm; Thurs, 2 & 7 pm. 549 Wellington Sq., Exton. WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
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.
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.
Pirates and Wenches Weekend in Rock Hall, MD
Bring your boat and anchor out on the Chesapeake Bay. There’s plenty of live entertainment and pirate performers, costume contests, treasure hunts, kids activities, pirate ghost tours, rum tastings, the Buccaneer’s Ball and more on Main Street. Rock Hall, MD. Visit RockHallPirates.com.
57th Annual Goschenhoppen Folk Festival
The festival showcases the daily life of the Pennsylvania Germans in the 18th and 19th centuries. Henry Antes Plantation, 318 Colonial Rd., Perkiomenville. Fri, noon to 8; Sat, 10 to 6. $4–$15. Goschenhoppen.org.
“Once” at Delaware Theatre
New Light Theatre presents the Tony-, Grammy- and Academy Award-winning musical that follows an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant over the course of one life changing week. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, DelawareTheatre.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.
Colonial Farm & Craft Day at Historic Waynesborough
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.
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.
Steamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
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.
Taste Kennett Food Tours
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. […]
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.
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.
National Night Out Against Crime/Touch a Truck Day
Join the West Chester and West Goshen Police Departments for special events including fun vehicles, food trucks, moon bounces, rides and more. Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Ave., West Chester. 6 to 9 pm. Free. West-Chester.com.
Reads & Company
At the Colonial Theatre: Aug. 5, “Accomplice To the Villain,” by Hannah Nicole Maehrer; Aug. 7, “Full Bloom” by Francesca Serritella and “The Unraveling of Julia” by Lisa Scottoline. The Big Reads Book Group: Aug. 6, “The Poppy Fields” by Nikki Erlick. International Voices Book Group: Aug. 13, “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif […]
Eagleview Town Center Summer Concerts
Bring a blanket, snack and chairs and enjoy the show. Aug 5, Cracker; Aug. 12, The Tisburys; Aug. 19, Organ Fairchild and Bronwyn Keith-Hynes; Aug. 26, Don McCloskey. 7 pm. Free. 565 Wellington Square, Exton. EagleviewTownCenter.com.
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Storytime at Oakbourne Park
Bring a blanket and listen to stories, sing songs, have fun with the animals and enjoy nature and summer. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., West Chester. 10:30. Free. WesttownPA.org.
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.
Reads & Company
At the Colonial Theatre: Aug. 5, “Accomplice To the Villain,” by Hannah Nicole Maehrer; Aug. 7, “Full Bloom” by Francesca Serritella and “The Unraveling of Julia” by Lisa Scottoline. The Big Reads Book Group: Aug. 6, “The Poppy Fields” by Nikki Erlick. International Voices Book Group: Aug. 13, “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif […]
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 […]
Reads & Company
At the Colonial Theatre: Aug. 5, “Accomplice To the Villain,” by Hannah Nicole Maehrer; Aug. 7, “Full Bloom” by Francesca Serritella and “The Unraveling of Julia” by Lisa Scottoline. The Big Reads Book Group: Aug. 6, “The Poppy Fields” by Nikki Erlick. International Voices Book Group: Aug. 13, “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif […]
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.
2nd Annual Tour-De-Trike in West Chester
The “Tour-de-Trike” is a reimagined version of the “Trike Challenge” that was a part of the Criterium bike race previously held in downtown West Chester. Teams compete in a round-robin tournament for a chance to win the coveted trophy. Gay St., between Church & Darlington Sts. 3:30 p.m to 6 p.m. Rain date August 9. […]
“Fables & Fairtytales” at Media Theatre
Come see Camp Media Theatre students perform their concert. 104 E. State St., Media. 5 pm. $5. MediaTheatre.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.
Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
Aug. 8, Darlingside; Aug. 15, Stephen Kellogg; Aug. 23, Susan Werner; Aug. 30, Vienna Teng; Sept, 5, Ron Sexsmith. 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
96th Annual Old Fiddler’s Picnic
Enjoy the stage show or stroll through Fiddler’s Cove to listen as musicians play tunes using a variety of instruments performing bluegrass, old-time and gospel. Children are encouraged to learn by observing and talking to the musicians. Vendors include crafts, foods and novelties. Grab lunch from one of the great food trucks. Hibernia County Park, […]
Home and Garden Tour at Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden
Enjoy dazzling displays of native plants, stately trees and historical landscapes. The spectacular Tudor Revival Main House—which is usually only open for special events—is also included in the tour. 1829 County Line Rd., Villanova. 10:30 am. $15. NatLands.org.
2nd Annual Roots & Blues Festival in Kennett Square
Bring your lawn chairs, grab some friends and celebrate with great music by local artists. Enjoy delicious food and drink, an artisan corner and musician merchandise. Anson B Nixon Park, 405 N. Walnut St., Kennett Square. Gates open at 11 am. $45. AnsonBNixonPark.org.
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.
Rails & Ales on the West Chester Railroad
Climb aboard and ride in style down to Glen Mills Station while you enjoy live music, drinks, outdoor games and fun by the water, a full-service mobile bar and food station and after party at Kildare’s. Board at 230 E. Market St., West Chester. 3 to 7 pm. $50–$80. DowntownWestChester.com.
Summer Pop-Up Beer Garden Series at Uptown
Featuring live music, food trucks, art and lawn games. July 19, The Joshua Tree: A U2 Tribute; Aug 9, The Dave Matthews Tribute Band. 226 N. High St., West Chester. 5 pm. Free. UptownWestChester.org.