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Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops
Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, HockessinUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterSALT Performing Arts Presents “The SpongeBob Musical”
SALT Performing Arts 1685 Art School Rd, Chester SpringsThe Saturday Club’s Women’s & Children’s Consignment Sale
The Saturday Club 117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne“A Chorus Line” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterGreater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett SquareCanine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
Canine Partners for Life 334 Faggs Manor Rd, CochranvilleKennett Underground Railroad Heritage Bus Tour
Kennett Heritage Center 120 N. Union St., Kennett SquareChester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West ChesterWeek of Events
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.
Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops
Their mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the habitats that sustain them. Register at MtCubaCenter.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Sept. 4, Better than Bacon; Sept. 5, ’90s Rockfest; Sept. 11, The Laugh Lounge; Sept. 12, Portrait of Aretha; Sept. 18, Jazz Cocktail Hour; Oct. 4, New York’s Finest: A Tribute to Sting & the Police. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.org.
At The Grand in Wilmington
Sept. 4, The Music of ABBA; Sept. 7, George Thorogood and the Destroyers; Sept. 10, Celtic Thunder; Sept. 13, Motown Magic; Sept. 14, Trombone Shorty; Sept. 19, The Ultimate Tribute to the Bee Gees; Sept. 20, An Evening with Cowboy Junkies; Sept. 24, Ana Popovic; Sept. 27, Damon Williams; Oct. 3, Violent Femmes; Oct. 5, […]
American Music Theatre
Sept. 5, Gabby Barrett with special guest Payton Smith; Sept. 6, Get the Led Out; Sept. 7, The Malpass Brothers and Wilson Fairchild; Sept. 11, The Nelsons; Sept. 14, Celtic Thunder: An Intimate Evening; Sept. 15, ZZ Top; Sept. 18, Clint Black: Back on the Blacktop Tour; Sept. 19, The Texas Tenors; Sept. 21, The […]
The Keswick Theatre
Sept. 8, Mad! Tour–Sparks; Sept. 9, The Watekeswickrboys; Sept. 10, 10CC; Sept. 13, Tom Petty Tribute: The Breakers; Sept. 18, CoComelon Sing-A-Long Live; Sept. 20, An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer; Sept. 25, Shaun Cassidy; Sept. 26, Mo’Nique & Friends; Sept. 28, Steve Hofstetter. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Times and tickets, KeswickTheatre.com.
“Driving Miss Daisy” at Fulton Theatre
A warm-hearted study of the relationship between an aging white Southern lady and a proud, soft-spoken Black man. 12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. Times and tickets, 717-397-7425; TheFulton.org.
“Ragtime” at The Candlelight Theatre
Three uniquely American tales are woven together and united by their shared belief in the promise of the future. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilmington. Times and tickets, 302-475-2313; CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org.
SALT Performing Arts Presents “The SpongeBob Musical”
Based on the animated series, featuring irresistible characters and magical music. Bring canned pineapple for the Chester County Food Bank. 1645 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Times and tickets, SALTPA.com.
“The Unexpected 3rd” at People’s Light
Award-winning theater artist Kathryn Grody explores a surreal, devastating and hilarious potpourri of self-discoveries at 75 years young. 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Times and tickets, PeoplesLight.org.
“Spinner” at Delaware Theatre
A new play based on the true story of NHL player Brian “Spinner” Spencer. It’s a powerful tale of sacrifice, family and the lengths he went to to make his dreams a reality. 200 Water St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, DelawareTheatre.org.
3rd Annual Phoenixville Film Festival
The festival is a celebration of independent film that includes screenings, filmmakers panels, workshops, after-parties and awards ceremony. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, PhoenixvilleFilmFestival.com.
The Saturday Club’s Women’s & Children’s Consignment Sale
Shop gently used women’s and children’s fall/winter clothing, shoes, accessories, purses, belts and jewelry. Benefits local charities. The Saturday Club, 117 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne. Thurs Preview, 5 to 8, $10. Fri, 9 to 7; Sat, 9 to 2; Sun, 9 to noon. SaturdayClub.org.
Whitford Classic
Benefits the Whitford Charitable Fund, a nonprofit organization giving back to qualified nonprofits in Chester County. Whitford Country Club, 600 Whitford Hills Rd., Exton. Visit ChescoCF.org/Fund/Whitford-Charitable-Fund.
“A Chorus Line” at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss this classic that continues to resonate with audiences. 226 N. High St., West Chester. Times and tickets, UptownWestChester.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.
Kennett Arts Festival
Featuring over 100 artists, live music, kids activities and a selection of local food vendors, including beer and wine. 600 S. Broad St., Kennett Square. Sat, 10 to 6; Sun, noon to 4. $5. KennettArts.com.
Greater Philadelphia Dahlia Society Show at Longwood Gardens
Brilliant dahlia blooms fill the ballroom in a display of many types, sizes and colors. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Fri, 10 to 9; Sat, 10 to 6. Free with garden admission, $20–$35. LongwoodGardens.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.
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.
The Colonial Theatre
Sept. 12, Tucked In; Sept. 26, Better Than Bacon; Sept. 27, The Jayhawks; Oct. 1, Eric Johnson–Texaphonic Tour 2025. 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.
Oktoberfest in West Chester
Participating restaurants offer $6 fall beers or ciders and fall-themed appetizers. Live music happening around town for you to enjoy as you walk to and from each restaurant. No tickets needed, simply show up at one of the participating locations and ask for the Oktoberfest specials. Note that Gay St. will be closed to vehicles […]
Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. LongwoodGardens.org.
The Colonial Theatre
Sept. 12, Tucked In; Sept. 26, Better Than Bacon; Sept. 27, The Jayhawks; Oct. 1, Eric Johnson–Texaphonic Tour 2025. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. Times and tickets, TheColonialTheatre.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.
Hagley Car Show
Hagley Car Show
Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars and enjoy the vehicle parade, motoring music and food trucks. This year’s theme is Pony Cars—compact, sporty, highly-styled coupés or convertibles. 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington. 10 to 3. Advance tickets only; no day-of tickets. $25/carload. Hagley.org.
West Chester Railroad Summer Picnic Special
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.
Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
Canine Partners for Life Fall Festival Featuring Cow Bingo
Spend the afternoon visiting with puppies at the puppy kissing booth, watching service dog demonstrations, touring the kennel, shopping local vendors and enjoying a variety of food trucks, then try your luck at Cow Bingo. 334 Faggs Manor Rd., Cochranville. Noon to 4. Free. K94Life.org.
44th Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
44th Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival
Over 50 restaurants and food vendors and 60+ crafters and artisans participate. Festival on Gay St. from Matlack to Darlington Sts. with bands performing on Gay St. at Darlington, Matlack St. and the Beer Garden on the 100 block of N. Church St. Benefits West Chester Parks & Recreation. Noon to 5:30. West-Chester.com.
Taste Kennett Food Tours
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. […]
Kennett Underground Railroad Heritage Bus Tour
Kennett Underground Railroad Heritage Bus Tour
Visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes and Quaker meetinghouses while learning about anti-slavery activity in the area. Begin at the Kennett Heritage Center, 120 N. Union St., Kennett Square. 1 pm. $15–$25. KennettUndergroundRR.org.
Brandywine Polo
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.
Chester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
Chester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, changed burial practices and how the borough worked to overcome cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, rabies and smallpox. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 6 pm. $16. MyCCHC.org.
Reads & Company
Reads & Company
The Big Reads Book Group: Sept. 3, “Vera, or Faith” by Gary Shteyngart. International Voices Book Group: Sept. 10, “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali. Kiss and Tell Romance Book Group: Sept. 17, “Before I Let Go” by Kennedy Ryan. Then and Now Book Group: Sept. 23, “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones […]
Lancaster County Farmers Market
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
SIW Field to Fork Dinner
SIW Field to Fork Dinner
An unforgettable dining experience celebrating locally grown food and community. Featured: Sept. 17, Mike DiBianco of Ciro Food & Drink; Sept. 24, Gerald Allen and Friends. Hill Girt Farm, 4311 S. Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. 6 pm. $127. SIWVegetables.com/Field-To-Fork.
Chester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
Chester County History Center—Plagues and Pestilence: A Walking Tour
This tour will explore how diseases impacted families, changed burial practices and how the borough worked to overcome cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, rabies and smallpox. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 6 pm. $16. MyCCHC.org.
Reads & Company
Reads & Company
The Big Reads Book Group: Sept. 3, “Vera, or Faith” by Gary Shteyngart. International Voices Book Group: Sept. 10, “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali. Kiss and Tell Romance Book Group: Sept. 17, “Before I Let Go” by Kennedy Ryan. Then and Now Book Group: Sept. 23, “Drive Your Plow Over the Bones […]
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Family Fun at Brandywine Zoo
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
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.
Stroud Water Research Center—Water’s Edge Gala
Stroud Water Research Center—Water’s Edge Gala
Presentation of the 2025 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Paul O’Callaghan and enjoy cocktails and dinner. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 6:30 to 9 pm. $500. StroudCenter.org/Events.
Lancaster County Farmers Market
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Chester County Art Walk
Chester County Art Walk
Take a ride to East Goshen Park, where over 100 artists line the trails. Enjoy the food trucks, live musical acts and a teen artist competition as you enjoy the artwork on display. Rain date, Sept. 27. 1661 Paoli Pk., West Chester. 10 to 4. EastGoshen.org.
Galbani Maryland Italian Festival
Galbani Maryland Italian Festival
A weekend of Italian culture, cuisine and entertainment with carnival rides, a bocce tournament and a wine, beer and liquor piazza. Ripken Stadium, 873 Long Dr., Aberdeen, MD. Starts at noon. $12. MarylandItalianFestival.com.
Brandywine Polo
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.
Lancaster County Farmers Market
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Malvern Farmers Market
Malvern Farmers Market
Warren Ave. & Roberts Rd., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com.
Extreme Boat Dockin’ & Riverfront Festival
Extreme Boat Dockin’ & Riverfront Festival
Fun on the waterfront with a Dinghy Poker Run, vendors and family fun, boat docking competition, live music and a lighted boat parade. Benefits HDGinBloom, The Lock House Museum and other local nonprofits. Lock House Museum, 817 Conesteo St., Havre de Grace, MD. Starts at 9 am. $18. On Facebook.
Downingtown Farmers Market
Downingtown Farmers Market
Log Cabin Field, Kerr Park, Pennsylvania Ave., Sat. 9 to 1. 610-836-1391. GrowingRootsPartners.com
Charlestown Day
Charlestown Day
Food trucks, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, vendors, live music and kids activities throughout the day. Charlestown Township Park, 100 Academic Way, Phoenixville. 11 to 3. Free. Charlestown.PA.US/Parks.aspx.
Main Line Music Festival
Main Line Music Festival
Formerly Paoli Blues Fest, the festival offers blues, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and even a little C&W. This is a celebration of music, community and fun. The littlest live music enthusiasts are in for a treat with the KidsZone, and for the adults they’ve added a beer and wine garden to enhance the festivities. Wilson […]
19th Annual Harford County Wine Festival
19th Annual Harford County Wine Festival
Featuring more than 50 vendors and exhibitors and discounts on all featured wines, delicious food, Oktoberfest beer garden, exclusive VIP area and much more. Rockfield Manor, 501 Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD. 1 to 6 pm. $65. HarfordCountyWineFest.com.
A Taste of Coverdale—Coverdale Farm Preserve
A Taste of Coverdale—Coverdale Farm Preserve
Sip cocktails among the colorful varieties of U-Pick flower beds, soak in the history of the Stone Barn and the views of the Overlook, all while experiencing food that is locally grown on site, with specially curated accompaniments. 543 Way Rd., Greenville, DE. 4 to 8:30. $250. DelawareNatureSociety.org.