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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center 226 N. High St., West ChesterChilling West Chester: A Dark History Walking Tour
Chester County History Center 225 North High Street, West ChesterCrossroads Music Festival in Oxford
Oxford Area Historical Association 119 S. 5th St., Oxford +1 moreWeek of Events
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.
“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.
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. 17, “John Sloan’s Street Theater,” portraying the realities of modern life in New York City. Through May 31, “Cropsey, Wyeth, and the American Landscape Tradition,” a rediscovered […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
This equestrian event features dressage, cross country and show jumping and a wide variety of activities and attractions from live music and shopping to local food vendors and a beer, wine and spirits showcase. Fair Hill Special Event Zone, 4600 Telegraph Rd., Elkton, MD. $18–$35; 10 and under, free. Maryland5Star.us.
Hagley Craft Fair
Artisans display and sell their fine arts, crafts and gourmet items. Hagley Museum & Library, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington. Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 10 to 4. $8–$12. Hagley.org.
Crossroads Music Festival in Oxford
Featuring bluegrass, folk and old-time music from five regional acts plus music workshops, craft vendors, food trucks, raffles, outdoor games and dancing. Benefits the Oxford Area Historical Association. Sat, OAHA History Center, 119 S. 5th St., Oxford, free. Sun, The Barn at Nottingham, 101 Ponds Edge Dr., Nottingham, 1 to 7, $55. OxfordHistorical.org.
West Chester Public Library’s Halloween Door Tour
Doors and porches in West Chester Borough are decorated for Halloween. For a donation, tourgoers will receive a map and a list of scavenger items to look for during the self-guided tour. Maps are available at the library. Vote for best decorations and look for the Halloween Door Tour sign in participating yards. Benefits library […]
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.
Tours at Margaret Esherick House
Tour this private residence, one of only two examples of collaboration between Wharton Esherick and renowned architect Louis Kahn. 204 Sunrise Ln., Philadelphia. 10 am, 12:30 pm and 2:30. $50. Reserve tickets, WhartonEsherickMuseum.org.
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.
First State Ballet Presents “Dracula”
Based on the novel by Bram Stoker, with choreography by Viktor Plotnikov, this ballet will haunt audiences well after the performance concludes.The Grand Wilmington, Copeland Hall, 818 N. King St., Wilmington. Sat, 7; Sun, 2. $40–$82. TheGrandWilmington.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, October 19, 2025
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October 19, 2025 -11th Annual Miles for Mutts To Love a Canine Rescue Event
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October 19, 2025 - RecurringClover Market
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October 19, 2025 -Fall Festival at East Bradford Park
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October 19, 2025 - RecurringChaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat
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October 19, 2025 RecurringTaste Kennett Food Tours
11th Annual Miles for Mutts To Love a Canine Rescue Event
Grab your four- legged running or walking buddy and join TLC Rescue for a fun 5K race and 1-mile fun walk raising money for veterinary care for rescue dogs. Register for a virtual option to run or walk whenever it fits your (or your dog’s) schedule best. Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Rd., Wayne. 8 […]
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.
Fall Festival at East Bradford Park
Featuring live music, food and beer trucks, activities for kids and seasonal activities. 835 Kenmara Dr., West Chester. Noon to 4. EastBradford.org.
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.
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. […]
Monday, October 20, 2025
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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October 22, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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October 22, 2025Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
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October 22, 2025 -Taste of Oxford
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October 22, 2025 -More Than Just Parks: America’s National Parks Like You’ve Never Seen Them
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
Recognizing the best in our community including Business of the Year. Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, One Liberty Blvd., Malvern. Cocktail hour, 5:30 pm. Tickets $185 and up. GreaterWestChester.com.
Taste of Oxford
Savor the best flavors the town has to offer at this progressive dinner experience starting with appetizers then a stroll through downtown to restaurants each serving a delicious course of the meal. Downtown Oxford. 5:30 to 8:30. $40. OxfordMainStreet.com.
More Than Just Parks: America’s National Parks Like You’ve Never Seen Them
Join Will and Jim Pattiz, award-winning filmmakers, for spectacular national park footage. And get the inside scoop on their tips and guides for different parks that you’ll want to visit. 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. 7 to 9 pm. $20. PSU.edu.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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October 23, 2025 - RecurringEagleview Farmers Market
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October 23, 2025 RecurringMain Point Books
Eagleview Farmers Market
Eagleview Town Center, Wellington Square, Exton. Thurs. 3 to 7. 610-836-1391; GrowingRootsPartners.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.
Friday, October 24, 2025
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October 24, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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October 24, 2025 RecurringHistoric Sugartown Lantern Tours
Lancaster County Farmers Market
389 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne. Wed., Fri., Sat., 6 to 4. 610-688-9856. LancasterCountyFarmersMarket.com.
Historic Sugartown Lantern Tours
Join one of the knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village, where you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours begin at the Carriage Museum, 690 Sugartown Rd., Malvern. Oct. 16, 7 pm (final tour 8:30 pm); Oct. 17, 24, 25, 6 pm (final tour at 8). […]
Saturday, October 25, 2025
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October 25, 2025 - RecurringLancaster County Farmers Market
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October 25, 2025 - RecurringMalvern Farmers Market
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October 25, 2025 - RecurringDowningtown Farmers Market
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October 25, 2025 -Phoenixville Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat
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October 25, 2025 - RecurringChaddsford Winery Adult Trick-or-Treat
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October 25, 2025 - RecurringArtisan Days at The Shoppes at Miller’s
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October 25, 2025 RecurringHistoric Sugartown Lantern Tours
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October 25, 2025 -Haunted Helis at American Helicopter Museum
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
Phoenixville Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat
Food, music, games, costume contest and more at Phoenixville Recreation Center, 501 Franklin Ave. Noon to 3. Free. Phoenixville.org
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.
Artisan Days at The Shoppes at Miller’s
Meet Lancaster County artisans and experience their craftsmanship firsthand. On the Locally Made Food Shop deck, local artisans showcase their work and share samples of locally made foods. Inside The Quilt Shop at Miller’s, see hand-quilting demonstrations by local quilters. 2 to 6. 2811 Lincoln Hwy. E., Ronks. ShoppesAtMillers.com
Historic Sugartown Lantern Tours
Join one of the knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village, where you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours begin at the Carriage Museum, 690 Sugartown Rd., Malvern. Oct. 16, 7 pm (final tour 8:30 pm); Oct. 17, 24, 25, 6 pm (final tour at 8). […]
Haunted Helis at American Helicopter Museum
Family-friendly fun. Come in costume and enjoy spooky science activities and treats at the museum. 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. 6 to 8 pm. $15 (under two free). HelicopterMuseum.org.