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Upper Merion Concerts Under the Stars
Township Building Park 175 W. Valley Forge Rd, King of PrussiaWest Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
West Chester Railroad Station 203 E Market St, 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.
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.
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.
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.
August Quarterly Festival Celebration
The nation’s oldest African American festival celebrating freedom of religion and speech and the right of assembly. Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, Rosa Parks Dr. AugustQuarterly.org.
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.
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.
47th Annual Long’s Park Art Festival
An outdoor gallery filled with 200+ juried artisans offering clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand-crafted furniture, functional art and more. Enjoy local culinary treats as well as wine and craft beer. 1441 Harrisburg Pk., Lancaster. Fri–Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, 10 to 5. $15. LongsPark.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.
82nd Annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show & Country Fair
A Chester County tradition featuring lots of activities, including pony rides, Mounted Parade of Hounds, pet parade, live music, country fair midway and, of course, the Horse Show, beginning at 8 am daily. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, 1326 Pottstown Pk., Glenmoore. Midway is open 11 to 4. $10/carload. LudwigsHorseShow.com.
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 24, 2025
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August 24, 2025 RecurringWest Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
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August 24, 2025 RecurringTaste Kennett Food Tours
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August 24, 2025 RecurringBrandywine Polo
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August 24, 2025 RecurringMiller Park Summer Concert Series
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August 24, 2025 RecurringWest Goshen Summer Concert 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.
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.
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
Aug. 10, Wilson Lambert’s Blue Philly Magic; Aug. 24, Swing That Cat. Bring dry goods for West Chester Food Cupboard. West Goshen Community Park, N. Five Points & Fern Hill Rds., West Chester. 6:30. Free. WestGoshen.org.
Monday, August 25, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
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August 26, 2025 RecurringEagleview Town Center Summer Concerts
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August 26, 2025 - RecurringSummer Concerts at Charlestown Township Park
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.
Summer Concerts at Charlestown Township Park
Aug. 14, Challenge Accepted Band; Aug. 26, a surprise special event happening. 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville. 7 to 9 pm. Charlestown.PA.us.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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August 27, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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August 27, 2025 - RecurringWest Chester TAPS
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August 27, 2025 - RecurringSummer Nights at Hagley
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August 27, 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.
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 28, 2025
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August 28, 2025 - RecurringEagleview Farmers Market
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August 28, 2025 - RecurringSculpture Garden Happy Hour at Delaware Art Museum
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August 28, 20258th Annual Run for Thorncroft Equestrian Center
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.
8th Annual Run for Thorncroft Equestrian Center
Featuring a 5K Trail Run and Move As You Please, 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk/Wheel or Ride. Post-race features live music, craft beer and food trucks. Benefits the farm and the care of horses. 190 Line Rd., Malvern. 6 pm. $30. Thorncroft.org/5K-Run.
Friday, August 29, 2025
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August 29, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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August 29, 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 30, 2025
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August 30, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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August 30, 2025 - RecurringMalvern Farmers Market
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August 30, 2025 - RecurringDowningtown Farmers Market
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August 30, 2025 - RecurringOpen House Days at Pottsgrove Manor
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August 30, 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
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.
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.