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Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaWorld Helicopter Day at American Helicopter Museum
American Helicopter Museum 1220 American Blvd., West ChesterWeek 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.
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 […]
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.
“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.
The Keswick Theatre
Aug. 13, Ozomatli; Aug. 15, The Million Dollar Experience: The Music of Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins & Roy Orbison; Aug. 16, Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!; Aug. 22, Friends of the Brothers; Aug. 24, Silversun Pickups; Aug. 29, Blackberry Smoke; Sept. 5, The Farewell Tour: Al Stewart. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. […]
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.
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. $22–$38. PARenFaire.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delaware Art Museum
“Warm Room: Photographs from Historic Greenhouses by Peter A. Moriarty,” historic greenhouses worldwide, capturing their light-filled architecture in gelatin-silver prints. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.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. $22–$38. PARenFaire.com.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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August 17, 2025 RecurringWest Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
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August 17, 2025 -World Helicopter Day at American Helicopter Museum
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August 17, 2025 RecurringTaste Kennett Food Tours
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August 17, 2025 RecurringBrandywine Polo
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August 17, 2025 RecurringLong’s Park Summer Music Series
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.
World Helicopter Day at American Helicopter Museum
The museum is offering helicopter rides to commemorate the international celebration of the engineering and essential missions of helicopters. 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. Noon to 5; rides from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. $100 per person. HelicopterMuseum.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
Aug. 10, Jamie McLean Band; Aug. 17, Harrisburg Jazz Collective. Long’s Park Amphitheater, Rt. 30 & Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. 7:30 pm. LongsPark.org.
Monday, August 18, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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August 19, 2025 RecurringMain Point Books
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August 19, 2025 RecurringEagleview Town Center Summer Concerts
Main Point Books
Fiction Book Group: Aug. 19, “You Are Here” by David Nicholls, 1 pm. Book Launch: Aug. 23, “Street Cats & Where To Find Them” by Jeff Bogle at the Philly Book Crawl after-party, 6 to 9 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
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.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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August 20, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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August 20, 2025 - RecurringWest Chester TAPS
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August 20, 2025 - RecurringSummer Nights at Hagley
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August 20, 2025SIW Field to Fork Dinner
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August 20, 2025 RecurringReads & Company
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.
SIW Field to Fork Dinner
An unforgettable dining experience celebrating locally grown food and community. Featured Chef, Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel’s. Hill Girt Farm, 4311 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6 pm. $127. SIWVegetables.com/Field-To-Fork.
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 […]
Thursday, August 21, 2025
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August 21, 2025 -Wine Through Winterthur: Sip Among the Blooms
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringEagleview Farmers Market
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringFamily Fun at Brandywine Zoo
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringSip & Stroll at Brandywine Zoo
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringSculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringSummer Pop-up Biergartens at Historic Sugartown
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringMusic at Marshall
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August 21, 2025 - RecurringThird Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
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August 21, 2025 - Recurring2025 Town Tours and Village Walks
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August 21, 2025 RecurringConcerts in the Parks
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August 21, 2025Kimberton Park Summer Concert Series
Wine Through Winterthur: Sip Among the Blooms
Enjoy a walking wine and cheese tasting through the gardens at Winterthur. Stroll at your own pace, discovering seasonally-inspired wines and artisanal cheeses and listen to live music. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 to 5. $55 includes tastings, Winterthur stemless wineglass and general admission. Winterthur.org.
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Family Fun at Brandywine Zoo
July 10, Family Fun Night—special evening hours with a reduced admission fee of $2. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks. July 24, Aug, 21, Sept. 25, Sip & Stroll—go a little wild at the family-friendly event. You’ll sip, stroll and learn while enjoying beer and touring the zoo after hours. Fun animal encounters […]
Sip & Stroll at Brandywine Zoo
Go a little wild at the family-friendly event. You’ll sip, stroll and learn while enjoying beer and touring the zoo after hours. Fun animal encounters and activities for all ages. Limited number of tickets. Beer sold separately. Brandywine Park, 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. 5 to 7. BrandywineZoo.org.
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.
Summer Pop-up Biergartens at Historic Sugartown
BYO chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy live music, beverages from Locust Lane Craft Brewery, Manatawny Still Works and Chaddsford Winery and delicious foods from food trucks onsite. 260 Spring Valley Rd., Malvern. 5 to 8. $10. HistoricSugartown.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.
Third Thursdays on State Street in Kennett Square
Enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, children’s activities, pop-up vendors and more. State Street is closed from Broad to Center Sts. from 5 to 10 pm every third Thursday. KennettCollaborative.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 […]
Concerts in the Parks
Bring a chair or blanket and kick back to enjoy live music. Bands TBD. Food trucks on site. May 29, Hoopes Park, 700 Hoopes Park Ln.; June 26, Everhart Park, 100 S. Brandywine St.; Aug. 21, John O. Green Park, S. Matlack & E. Miner Sts. 6:30 pm. West-Chester.com.
Kimberton Park Summer Concert Series
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy Fuze Box and Back Country Bites. Kimberton Park, 2214 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville. 6:30 pm. Free. EastPikeland.org.
Friday, August 22, 2025
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August 22, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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August 22, 2025 RecurringBrandywine Polo
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.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.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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August 23, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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August 23, 2025 - RecurringMalvern Farmers Market
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August 23, 2025 - RecurringDowningtown Farmers Market
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August 23, 2025 -Butterfly Festival at Colonial Gardens
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August 23, 2025 - RecurringOpen House Days at Pottsgrove Manor
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August 23, 2025 -Annual Delaware Burger Battle
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August 23, 2025 -Unity In Our Community Block Party
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August 23, 2025 -Lancaster Craft Beerfest
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August 23, 2025 - RecurringMain Point Books
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August 23, 2025 RecurringBryn Mawr Twilight Concerts
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
Butterfly Festival at Colonial Gardens
Wander through the gardens, visit local artisans and learn about these amazing pollinators. Make a reservation to release a butterfly during one of the mass releases. 745 Schuylkill Rd., Phoenixville, 9 to 5. Free. ColonialGardensPA.com/Butterfly-Festival.
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.
Annual Delaware Burger Battle
Delaware’s top chefs offer their best burgers. Benefits Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware ProStart. Rockford Tower, Rockford Park, 2000 Lookout Dr. Noon to 3:30. Pay one price to sample burgers all day, $12–$50. DEBurgerBattle.com.
Unity In Our Community Block Party
Join the fun! The day is filled with food and refreshments, kids and teens activities, arts and crafts, entertainment, a dunk tank, inflatable hoop zone and more. Rain date Aug. 24. Highland Ave., Wayne. Noon to 4. Free. RadnorRecreation.com.
Lancaster Craft Beerfest
Join the fun with two sessions filled with delicious brews, live music and good vibes in the City of Lancaster. Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., Lancaster. Noon to 3 and 4 to 7. $55.20. DecadesLancaster.com.
Main Point Books
Fiction Book Group: Aug. 19, “You Are Here” by David Nicholls, 1 pm. Book Launch: Aug. 23, “Street Cats & Where To Find Them” by Jeff Bogle at the Philly Book Crawl after-party, 6 to 9 pm. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.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.