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Mt. Cuba Center—Native Plants and Gardening Workshops
Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin101st Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show
Unionville Community Fair 113 E. Street Rd., Kennett SquareWest Chester University Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025
West Chester University 700 S. High St., West ChesterUptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterRailroad Museum of PA 18th Annual Garden Railways Tour
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania 300 Gap Rd. (Rt. 741), StrasburgWeek 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.
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 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.
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.
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, […]
“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.
“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.
Delaware Art Museum
Through Feb. 15, “In Focus: Photographing Plants,” featuring plant pictures from the 20th and 21st centuries. Through Mar 1, “Imprinted: Illustrating Race,” examines imagery over the course of more than three centuries, which has reflected and shaped perceptions of race across time. 2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington. Wed–Sun, 10 to 4. $14–$25. DelArt.org
Brandywine Museum of Art
Through Mar. 1, “Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade,” the first decade of contemporary Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs’s career and his first one-person museum exhibition. Through May 31, worldwide museum debut of a rediscovered masterpiece by Jasper Francis Crospey not seen in the U.S. since it was painted over 150 years ago. 1 Hoffman’s […]
Reads & Company
The Big Reads Book Group: Oct. 1, “Lessons in Magic and Disaster” by Charlie Jane Anders. First Friday Book Signing: Oct. 3, “Street Cats and Where To Find Them” by Jeff Bogle. Book Release Celebration: Oct. 7, “The Intruder” by Freida McFadden, tickets $35. International Voices Book Group: Oct. 8, “The House of Spirits” by […]
39th Annual Phoenixville Run
Oct. 1–25, Virtual Challenge. Oct. 25, in-person 5K and 10K events. Benefits Citizen Advocacy of Chester County. Reeves Park, 2nd Ave. & Main St. 8:30 am. $40. Phoenixville.org
Crush Cancer Wine & Ale Trail
Experience 38 local eateries, wineries, breweries and distilleries with a passport for complimentary beverages. The Wine & Ale Trail app is your ticket to enjoying one complimentary beverage at each location you visit for the entire month of October, so visit as many locations as you can! Benefits Chester County Hospital. $50. CCHCrushCancer.com
“Young Frankenstein” at Media Theatre
An adaptation of this legendarily funny film by comedic genius Mel Brooks into a brilliant stage creation. 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, MediaTheatre.org.
101st Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show
Celebrating 101 years of agriculture and community with family activities, music, animal exhibits, beer and wine garden, food trucks and more. Come for the Thursday Night Tailgate and the Haunted Tent on Fri–Sat. 113 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square. Fri–Sat, 9 to 9; Sun, 10 to 4. $5/ person, $10/car. UCFair.org.
The Keswick Theatre
Oct. 3, Magical Mystery Doors Tribute to The Beatles, Led Zeppelin & The Doors; Oct. 5, Buena Vista Orchestra; Oct. 9, Yes; Oct. 10, Genesis Live; Oct. 17, 38 Special; Oct. 19, Not Dead Yet!—John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50; Nov. 1, Slaughter. 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside. Times and tickets, KeswickTheatre.com.
West Chester University Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025
Enjoy exciting athletic events, spirited traditions, live entertainment, campus activities and plenty of surprises along the way. It’s a weekend when purple and gold shine bright — and when lifelong memories are made. 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend schedule is coming soon. Visit WUPA.edu/_Services/STU/Homecoming for all the details.
Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens
A multi-level world in miniature, complete with a seasonally changing plant palette. The Garden Railway features a collection of models that represent and recreate many of Longwood’s features in miniature—including a new Chimes Tower and Waterfall model. 1001 Longwood Rd., Kennett Square. Daily, 10 am to 11 pm. For timed tickets, LongwoodGardens.org.
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.
Delco Arts Week
The Delaware County Arts Consortium hosts more than 60 events, many free to the public. Enjoy concerts, festivals, films, gallery exhibitions, kids activities and workshops. For details, visit DelcoArts.org.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Oct. 4, New York’s Finest: A Tribute to Sting & the Police; Oct. 5, Nellie McKay; Oct. 12, The Drifters; Oct. 15, Greatest Moments of Philly Sports; Oct. 17, It’s Not Mansplaining with Tom Briscoe; Oct, 24, Carole King Meets the Beatles; Oct. 25, Grateful Dub: Music of the Grateful Dead; Oct. 31, Rocky Horror […]
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.
Chilling West Chester: A Dark History Walking Tour
True tales of murder, mischief and misadventure, pulled from the archives of the Chester County History Center on a 90-minute walking tour. 225 N. High St., West Chester. 6 to 7:30 pm. $18. MyCCHC.org.
Wellington Square Bookshop
Closed due to fire—check back for updates. NonFiction Book Group: Oct. 2, “Papyrus: The Invention of Books in the Ancient World” by Irene Vallejo, 7 pm. Classics Book Club: Oct. 8, “The Wild Iris” by Louise Gluck, 2 pm. Fiction Book Group: Oct. 15 & 16, “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, […]
At The Grand in Wilmington
Oct. 9, Leo Kottke; Oct. 17, Patton Oswalt; Oct. 25, Mandy Patinkin in Concert; Oct 29, The Price is Right Live! Nov. 1, Il Divo By Candlelight Nov. 2, Get The Led Out. 818 N. Market St., Wilmington. Times and tickets, TheGrandWilmington.org.
American Music Theatre
Oct. 3, Masters of Illusion; Oct. 9, The Price is Right Live!; Oct. 11, Amy Grant; Oct. 12, Il Divo by Candlelight with special guest Simply Three. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.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.
Brandywine Ballet Presents “Dracula”
Passion and romance combine with gothic themes of legend and darkness, making this a Brandywine Ballet favorite. Asplundh Hall, West Chester University, 700 S. High St., West Chester. Fri, 7 pm; Sat, 4 pm. $40–$50. BrandywineBallet.org.
Artists of Landenberg Studio Tour
Nine studios feature original artwork. 10 to 4. Free. Pick up a Studio Passport, ArtistsOfLandenberg.com.
American Music Theatre
Oct. 3, Masters of Illusion; Oct. 9, The Price is Right Live!; Oct. 11, Amy Grant; Oct. 12, Il Divo by Candlelight with special guest Simply Three. 2425 Lincoln Hwy. E., Lancaster. Times and tickets, AMTShows.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, October 5, 2025
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October 5, 2025 - RecurringClover Market
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October 5, 2025 -The Classics at Brantwyn
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October 5, 2025 -Westtown Day 2025
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October 5, 2025 -Downingtown Fall Fest
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October 5, 2025 -Radnor Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch
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October 5, 2025 -State Street Fall Festival in Media
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October 5, 2025 - RecurringChaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat
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October 5, 2025 - RecurringSteamin’ Days at Auburn Heights
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October 5, 2025 RecurringTaste Kennett Food Tours
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October 5, 2025 -Railroad Museum of PA 18th Annual Garden Railways Tour
Clover Market
Shop from a curated lineup offering handmade, antique and vintage wares, plus enjoy food trucks, music and more at two locations in October. Oct. 5, 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr. Oct. 19, 600 S. Broad St. parking lot, Kennett Square. 10 to 4. Free. TheCloverMarket.com.
The Classics at Brantwyn
Brandywine Valley Symphony (formerly Kennett Symphony) hosts this event featuring automobiles from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. The garden party offers an open bar, gourmet brunch catered by the DuPont Country Club and musical entertainment. Benefits the symphony. Brantwyn Estate, 600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. $110. BVSymphony.org
Westtown Day 2025
The annual community day features live music, food trucks, petting zoo, historical reenactors, bounce castle, inflatable axe throwing, emergency vehicle touch-a-truck and more. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., West Chester. 11 to 3. Free. WesttownPA.org.
Downingtown Fall Fest
Street festival featuring food and craft vendors, Victory Brewing Beer Garden and live entertainment. Green St. & E. Pennsylvania Ave. 11 to 4. Rain or shine. DowningtownFallFest.com.
Radnor Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch
Spend the day enjoying fall-themed activities including tractor rides, pumpkin picking, mechanical bull, balloon twisters, food, entertainment and more. Rain date, Oct. 12. The Willows Park, 490 Darby Paoli Rd., Villanova. 11 to 4. Free. Radnor.com.
State Street Fall Festival in Media
State Street in downtown Media will be alive with a mix of food, music, artists, crafters, home decor, nonprofits and lots of family fun. 11 to 5. VisitMediaPA.com.
Chaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat
Enjoy seasonal fun with an outdoor walking tour where you’ll visit Halloween-themed pairing stations and receive tips, pairing notes and a menu from a wine guide. Food trucks onsite. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pk., Chadds Ford, $44. Noon to 7. Chaddsford.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. […]
Railroad Museum of PA 18th Annual Garden Railways Tour
Take an exclusive, self-guided tour of operating model trains in outdoor and garden settings—a fun family outing for all ages. 300 Gap Rd., Strasburg. 1 to 5 pm. $10. RRMuseumPA.org.
Monday, October 6, 2025
No events on this day.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
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October 7, 2025 RecurringMain Point Books
Main Point Books
Oct. 7, Fran Wilde with her new book “A Philosophy of Thieves” with guest host A.C. Wise, 6:30. Fiction Book Group: Oct. 21, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt, 1 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Oct. 23, “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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October 8, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Thursday, October 9, 2025
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October 9, 2025 - RecurringEagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.com
Friday, October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringMalvern Farmers Market
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringDowningtown Farmers Market
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October 11, 2025East Goshen Pumpkin, Food Truck & Music Festival
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October 11, 2025 -Garden Club of Springfield’s “Harvest Celebration”
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October 11, 2025 -Rock Hall Fall Fest
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October 11, 2025 -Flocktoberfest
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringChaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat
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October 11, 2025 RecurringMain Point Books
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October 11, 2025 - RecurringPints on the Preserve at ChesLen Preserve
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
East Goshen Pumpkin, Food Truck & Music Festival
Come out for the hay rides, a family pumpkin carving contest, frozen turkey bowling, a petting zoo, pumpkin pie-eating contest, pony rides and free pumpkins for kids. 1580 Paoli Pk., West Chester. 10 am. FriendsOfEastGoshen.org.
Garden Club of Springfield’s “Harvest Celebration”
Wander through the displays of various garden ideas, houseplants, floral designs and demonstrations with fresh baked goods, raffle items, holiday crafts and a table of gently used garden articles. Old Central School, Saxer Ave. & Powell Rd., Springfield. 10 to 1.
Rock Hall Fall Fest
While the oyster is the star of the show, this festival features all the highlights of Kent County, including a variety of live music performances, children’s activities, music and craft vendors. Parking at 21125 Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD. 10 to 4. RockHallFallFest.org.
Flocktoberfest
Phoenixville will celebrate its new status as an official Bird Town with the first annual Flocktoberfest, showcasing bird conservation, community creativity and eco-living in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 121 Church St. Noon to 4. SaintPetersChurch.net
Chaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat
Enjoy seasonal fun with an outdoor walking tour where you’ll visit Halloween-themed pairing stations and receive tips, pairing notes and a menu from a wine guide. Food trucks onsite. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pk., Chadds Ford, $44. Noon to 7. Chaddsford.com.
Main Point Books
Oct. 7, Fran Wilde with her new book “A Philosophy of Thieves” with guest host A.C. Wise, 6:30. Fiction Book Group: Oct. 21, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt, 1 pm. NonFiction Book Group: Oct. 23, “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green. 116 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne. MainPointBooks.com.
Pints on the Preserve at ChesLen Preserve
Hike, picnic and have fun. East Branch Brewing Company will be pouring suds at the Lenfest Center pavilion. Snacks available for cash-only purchase. 1199 Cannery Rd., Coatesville. 2 to 7 pm. Free. NatLands.org.