What To Do: Three Kings Day, First Fridays offer fun events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Día de Reyes
There seemingly are more holiday celebrations in November and December than in the other 10 months combined.
Now it’s January and the list looks distinctly less populated.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of events and special activities on the area calendar with “Día de Reyes” one of the first.
Three Kings Day, known...
What To Do (Extra): Events to ring in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square
The year 2025 is coming to an end and New Year’s Eve is here.
You might not find a “drop” in grocery prices as we head into 2026, but you will find a great “drop” if you head to Kennett Square on December 31.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style when the Mushroom Festival and...
What To Do: Christmas may be over, but holiday events continue
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur
One of the best holiday events in the area is the annual “Yuletide at Winterthur.”
This year’s annual staging of the event runs through January 4 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, www.winterthur.org).
There will be a heavy literary vibe to this year’s “A Yuletide at Winterthur.”...
What To Do (Holiday edition): Holiday events abound locally this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
People in this area love to celebrate Christmas – frequently starting as soon as December arrives.
Fortunately, there are many Christmas events in the Brandywine Valley which have become an annual tradition for locals.
The Brandywine Museum of Art Route 1, Chadds Ford 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) is celebrating...
What To Do: Overwhelmed by holiday events? Here’s a few other options
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Reindeer arrive later in the week but cats get here first.
On December 20, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) is hosting the
“Loving Cats Worldwide® Catstravaganza: Philadelphia,” which is billed as “the show for people obsessed with cats!”
The feline-based experience...
Klotzbach, Lawrence honored with Service to Agriculture award
Meghan Klotzbach has been named 2025 Chester County Farmer of the Year, and State Representative John Lawrence has been recognized for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by AgConnect. Pictured (l to r): Don Cairns and Greg Newell of the AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee; Rachel Roberts, President, American Mushroom Institute; County Commissioner Eric Roe; Megan Klotzbach of Mother Earth...
What To Do: Firebird Festival, Valley Forge March and Mega pet adoption event
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Firebird Festival
You would be hard-pressed to find any kids with holiday gift request lists longer than the list of special events scheduled for this weekend – holiday happenings and non-holiday events.
Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Reservoir Park, 601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com) is set to light...
What To Do (Extra) Options to get away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
It’s less than two weeks until Christmas, and the holiday craziness is going on all around you — heavy road traffic, crowded stores, ridiculous lines at checkouts and long waits at restaurants – and Santa showing up everywhere. And, of course, there are guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit a donation everywhere...
Great Valley students create portraits of hope for children in Armenia
Four Great Valley High Schools pose with the artwork they created for The Memory Project.
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students at Great Valley High School are bringing joy across continents through their participation in The Memory Project, creating personalized portraits for children and teens in Armenia who face significant challenges and hardships.
The Memory Project is an international...
Downingtown Christmas Parade on tap for Saturday
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc., is proud to present the Downingtown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 13th at 3:00 pm.
Participants in this year’s parade include Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band, Bishop Shanahan Marching Band, Valley Forge Highland Pipe Band, Duffy String Band, Onyx + Honey, and Galena Brass. In addition, there will be floats, walking units, dance and...
