What To Do: ‘Wonder’ at Longwood, Chinese New Year at Penn Museum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend, Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) starts its new year with one of its annual special events – “Winter Wonder.”
“Winter Wonder,” which runs from January 21-March 26, celebrates the beauty of winter. It’s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power...
What To Do: Holiday events are just about everywhere this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester.
So many holiday events….so little time.
Every year, there are so many holiday celebrations that it becomes hard to keep count.
Fortunately, many interesting, long-running Christmas events can be found right here in Chester County.
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas held its annual...
What To Do: National Dog Show tops busy schedule of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
National Dog Show
If you suffer from cynophobia then don’t even think about visiting the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) this weekend.
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. On November 19 and 20, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center – from...
What To Do: Goshen Fair tops list of busy local events this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
August has arrived and that means it’s time for country fairs, festivals, outdoor concerts, big top circus shows and nature-related events.
Some of the events – such as the Goshen Fair and Das Awkscht Fescht – have been around for a long time.
One of the best summertime fairs is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue,...
What To Do: African American Cultural Fair returns to Coatesville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Africa will be in the spotlight at two special area events this week – a festival in Coatesville and a concert at Longwood Gardens.
The African American Cultural Alliance is inviting everyone to come to Coatesville this weekend.
Now through July 30, the group is presenting the Second Annual African American Cultural Fair of Coatesville.
The Fair...
What To Do: New ‘Light” installation art at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is always a special place to visit – especially during the run of its annual “Festival of Fountains.” The 2022 “Festival of Fountains” opened in May and is running through September 26.
This summer is even more special because of light. More specifically...
What To Do: BlobFest takes over Phoenixville again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
BlobFest
Two of the most over-used and often incorrectly used worlds in the English language right now are “literally” and “unique.” “Literally” means “in a literal or strict sense” while “unique” means “being the only one of its kind.”
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville is unique — literally. In the entire world, there...
What To Do: Just in time for Mothers’ Day, fountain show returns at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
This weekend is a weekend featuring special events which are annual events and special events which are monthly events.
The annual events are Mother’s Day events.
Mother’s Day weekend coincides with the return of daily fountain performances at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) is inviting visitors...
What To Do: It’s Spring! Get out there an enjoy it
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Forget that the temperature dipped to 24 the other night and erase from your mind those snow flurries you saw the other day.
It’s spring. It has been spring for almost two weeks. March 20 was the day of the vernal equinox.
Warmer weather has arrived. Outdoor garden attractions are staring to open for the season and spring events...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
After a two-year absence during the pandemic, art shows and antiques shows are starting to pop up like croci in March gardens.
The 73rd Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show (http://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow/) will be held March 18 and 19 at the Chadds Ford Elementary School. Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth, the popular...
