What To Do: Local wine and chocolate pairings are perfect
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Galer Estate
Celebrating Valentine’s Day is always a good way to break up the doldrums of a grey winter and make you forget about snow.
Here are a few suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart.
Valentine’s Day and chocolates have been a match made in heaven for a long time. Not surprisingly, Valentine’s Day is in the...
What To Do: Holiday season roars in with new, family-safe events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Thanksgiving has passed and Black Friday has arrived. That means the Christmas season has reached the top of the holiday rollercoaster and is now slamming downhill – full force at faster miles an hour.
Even though COVID-19 restrictions have eliminated a lot – a whole lot – of traditional area holiday activities, there are still holiday events everywhere...
What To Do: Looking for a safe family outing? Head to the zoo
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Zoo
Recently, there has been a relaxing of the area’s state governments’ “stay at home” and “no social gatherings” restrictions which had been imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attractions such as tourist sites, amusement parks, zoos, gardens and arboretums, state and national parks and family fun centers are...
What To Do: Savor those last holiday fun days of the year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Holiday Trolley Tours
With Christmas coming in the middle of the week, holiday attractions have an extra weekend to remain open.
Valley Forge National Historical Park (Route 23, Valley Forge, https://encampmentstore.org/trolley-tours/) is presenting special Holiday Trolley Tours now through December 31. Park guides will offer three tours each day...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dia de Los Muertos
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. They still have a reason to hang around here for a little longer.
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican-American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day...
What To Do: Fun events for when you’re Halloweened out
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Carmina Burana
This weekend, there is a wide variety of activities that can keep people of all interests occupied. Not surprisingly, the schedule is top-heavy with Halloween-related attractions and events.
Fortunately, for those who don’t care about Halloween – or have already reached a saturation point with the marketing for the holiday —...
What To Do: Hagley Craft Fair is back
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 38th annual Hagley Craft Fair is this weekend.
The Hagley Craft Fair is known for being one of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley. Celebrating its 38th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 15 and 16 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400,...
