What To Do: 88th Kimberton Fair keeps on rolling
Also: The Democrats come to Philly, PoliticalFest events planned
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kimberton Fair is one of the state’s oldest free admission fairs.
This is the time of the year for outdoor festivals. Every summer, this area is a hotbed for festivals — blueberry festivals, peach festivals, county fairs, firemen’s festivals, state fairs and plain old country...
Longwood Gardens lights up the summer night
Summer Spectacular is on view now through September 5. Photo by Hank Davis.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Summer at Longwood Gardens is extraordinary by day and night. From the Waterlily Display featuring more than 100 types of colorful day- and night-blooming waterlilies, to the expansive Meadow Garden, to the shady groves of Peirce’s Woods, to performances under the stars, there is something for everyone...
What To Do: Chester County Balloon Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Balloons will once again fill the skies of Chester County, during the annual Balloon Festival this weekend.
If seeing hot air balloons — all shapes and sizes of hot air balloons — filling the skies over your head sounds like something you’d enjoy, then you should plan on attending this weekend’s 10th Annual Chester County Balloon Festival...
What To Do: Weaving around the world
Also: Gilbert & Sullivan come to Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Camphill World Wide Weave Exhibition comes to Historic Yellow Springs this weekend.
For the next few weeks, Historic Yellow Springs (Art School Road, Chester Springs, 610-827-7414, www.yellowsprings.org) is hosting a special event — a very special event — called Camphill World Wide Weave...
Tulips in full bloom at Longwood
The tulips at Longwood Gardens are at the peak of color right now, Longwood officials say.
The tulips are at peak bloom now at Longwood Gardens! The historic 600-foot long Flower Garden Walk is boasting with more than 100,000 tulips and other seasonal blooms in a rainbow of colors. The Idea Garden is awash in innovative plant combinations that are always an anticipated sight. Peak bloom is expected...
What To Do: Spring comes into bloom at Flower Show
Also: Multiple options to enjoy March’s First Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
A harbinger of the coming spring: the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which opens Saturday.
Even though spring is almost a month away and snow keeps entering the forecast, you can get into a springtime mood by attending the 2016 PHS (Pennsylvania Horticultural Society)...
Longwood to feature geophyte bulbs in bloom
Early spring bulbs in full bloom at Longwood Gardens.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Although winter looks to make a final stand this weekend, already the signs of spring are literally poking through the ground. But at Longwood Garden, fully blooming flowers are already on display.
The early signs of spring are more beautiful than ever at Longwood Gardens with the addition of 500,000 geophyte bulbs now in full...
Longwood names Benevento to guest management post
Christopher Benevento
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens announced the appointment of Christopher Benevento Monday as its new Director of Guest Services and Operations. The appointment was effective Jan. 25.
“Our search for a Director of Guest Services and Operations has been thorough and focused,” said Longwood Gardens Executive Director Paul B. Redman. “We interviewed many talented...
What To Do: Besides dig out from the blizzard, that is
Before and the after the snowstorm, fun things to do when shoveling gets old
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
NASCAR Spint Cup driver kyle Larson is featured at the 30th Annual Motorsports Race Car & Trade Show in Oaks this weekend.
If you’re trying to figure out what to do this weekend — assuming the weather forecasts are correct — all you need do is open your door anytime...
Longwood Gardens plans busy 2016
Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective Returns in 2016
Longwood Gardens plans five spectacular seasonal displays and nearly 600 daily horticultural, educational, performing arts, and holiday programs for 2016. Among the highlights for 2016 is the return of Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective, August 3 – October 29.
The exhibit sets Longwood aglow...
