What To Do: Memorial Day means Kennett Parade, Devon Horse Show and more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day means the time has arrived for many of the area’s traditional events to return for another year – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the...
CCIU celebrates academic excellence at the 2025 Breakfast of Champions
Travis Johnson of Great Valley High School was honored as the recipient of the 2025 Howard M. Reinard Jr., Competitor of the Year Award.
After several months of studying, practicing, and rigorous competing, Chester County high school students gathered at the Downingtown Country Club on Tuesday, May 13, to honor the hard work and dedication of the Chester County Academic Competition teams.
Coaches...
Local students compete in Reading Olympics, celebrating teamwork and the love of books
The Chester County Reading Olympics featured sessions for elementary, middle, and high school students. Pictured here is a team from Valley Forge Middle School, who called themselves the Bookie Monsters, as they worked together to answer questions about the books they read for the event.
Students from across Chester County gathered for the annual Reading Olympics, a high-energy, quiz-bowl style...
What To Do: Radnor Hunt, WC Porchfest and Dogwood Festival this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Radnor Hunt
This area has many — really many — annual events which have passed milestone anniversaries….and there are some still in their infancy.
May 17 is a big day in the local equestrian world – the day of the Radnor Hunt (826 Providence Road, Malvern, https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/radnor-hunt-races).
This year marks...
CCIU holds annual staff awards dinner
Sue Mateka, CCIU Hall of Fame inductee, poses with her family.
On the evening of May 8, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) transformed the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering campus into an awards celebration, held to recognize distinguished service among its employees.
The Awards & Recognition Celebration, now in its 42nd year, honors excellence across the 1,800-employee...
What To Do On Mothers’ Day: Longwood’s Festival of Fountains, Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a slew of different special events to celebrate the occasion over the next three days.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is inviting visitors to enjoy the beauty of late spring – and to have a special Mother’s Day.
The “Festival of Fountains”...
What To Do: FL!P Circus, Willowdale Steeplechase on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
FL!P Circus
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus closed down a few years ago for many reasons – including PETA protests at every tour stop.
Big touring productions which featured an array of performing animals no longer held the appeal they once had.
Fortunately, there are several smaller circuses — top-flight circuses — performing...
What To Do: Steeplechase, Cinco De Mayo, First Friday & more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Point-to-Point Races
This weekend has a trio of events which are traditionally party time events – celebrating Mexico for Cinco de Mayo, cheering with friends while watching the Kentucky Derby on television and enjoying a day at the races at Winterthur Point-to-Point.
There will be a bustle of activity this weekend on Kennett Pike...
CCIU joins 55th Anniversary celebration for Special Olympics
An athlete and a volunteer run on the track at the Special Olympics
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is honored to join the Special Olympics in celebrating its 55th anniversary on Friday, May 2, 2025, with a day of inspiration, athleticism, and community connection at the Coatesville Memorial Stadium.
This milestone event will welcome over 1,000 athletes, ages 8 to 22, from across Chester...
What To Do: West Chester Film Festival opens
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Five of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – two art shows, a film festival and a pair of dog-related activities.
If you’re looking for something...
