What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show takes it outside
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Flower Show
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show (phsonline.org) has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1829. The massive annual show, which is the nation’s longest-running horticultural event, typically draws more than 250,000 people to Philadelphia every year.
The show, which is presented every year by the Pennsylvania Horticultural...
What To Do: Wine, festivals and so much more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The calendar of events for this weekend features a wide array of interesting things to do – food and wine events, garden attractions, animal-related events, full moon activities and even a monster convention.
On May 22, the 10th Annual Skippack Spring Wine Festival (Skippack Pike, Skippack, 610- 584-1155, http://winetober.com) will be held along...
What To Do: Fountains at Longwood, Willowdale Steeplechase and so much more for Mothers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
There are many annual events that are eagerly anticipated by visitors to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org) such as the Christmas display, the “Orchid Extravaganza” and the just-concluded “Spring Blooms.”
But the one that attracts visitors more than any other is the annual “Festival of...
What To Do: May flowers bloom across the region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Yellow Springs Art Show
Spring weather seems to have really arrived now. That means it’s time for outdoor activities such as visiting horticultural sites, hiking, fishing, going to festivals and celebrating May Day and Arbor Day.
The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their...
Chesco announces two more COVID vaccination sites: Exton Mall, Longwood Gardens
WEST CHESTER — Chester County residents can now get their COVID-19 vaccine in two, new unique ways: via a drive-thru clinic or — at the mall, as the county makes a push to get more people inoculated.
There seems to be a clear indication that the vaccine is having a local impact: 60% of county residents have had at least one shot to date and new infections and hospitalizations are beginning...
What To Do: With warmer weather, time to get outside
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
For some, a pleasant spring weekend means it is time to kick back with friends and enjoy sipping on favorite wines. For others, it’s a time to get outdoors and enjoy nature’s colorful display of wildflowers, emerging plants and spring blossoms.
This weekend, there are events around the area to satisfy either party and even one that reaches...
What To Do: Cherry blossoms bloom into our region
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Morris Arboretum
This is the time of year to get out and appreciate one of nature’s most brilliant displays – cherry blossoms in bloom.
A great place to observe cherry blossoms and see a lot of other spring flowers in bloom is the Morris Arboretum (100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-247-5777, www.morrisarboretum.org).
One of...
What To Do: With warmer weather, time to get outdoors
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Paoli Battlefield Park
It seems as if warm spring weather has finally arrived. That means it’s a great time to visit attractions such as horticultural sites, zoos and historic sites – and a great time to do some walking.
A special “Paoli Battlefield Walking Tour” (pbpfinc.org) will be held on April 10 and repeated on May 8.
Participants are...
What To Do: Spring brings many holidays and celebrations
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linvilla Orchards
There is a quartet of religious holidays that occur close to each other every spring – Holi for Hindus, Passover for Jews, Easter for Christians and Ramadan for Muslims.
This year, Holi began on March 28 and ended on March 29. Holi marks the advent of spring and is widely celebrated throughout Hindu-majority India.
The festival...
What To Do: As seasons change, popular attractions ending soon
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
There are several “last chance” attractions in the area this weekend. It’s a “time is running out”/“final chance to see”/“snooze you lose” situation.
“Winter Wonder” is running through March 21 at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000,www.longwoodgardens.org). The celebration of the beauty...
