73rd running of Brandywine Hills Point To Point, April 5

Spectators at the 2014 Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point enjoy getting up close to the action. Photo by Martha Fuller. POCOPSON — The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point, which coincides with Easter this year, has been a favorite springtime outing for many local families and racing fans in Chester County for years and in some cases, even generations. Emphasizing its family friendliness, in addition...

What to do: Downton, WC May Day arts fest, beastly ballet

No shortage of fun, entertainment options this first weekend of May By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The fashions of Downton Abbey — the popular BBC/PBS show — are currently featured at Winterthur. Winterthur’s annual Point-to-Point Races are usually held at the start of May. Being staged so close to May 5 each year, the event frequently has a heavy Cinco de Mayo party vibe. This...

Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, Nov. 4

78th running of event offers day full of events; raises money for local charities Spirited competition always marks the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, as seen during the 2011 event. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Tailgaters, racing enthusiasts and families wishing to spend a fall day in the country will enjoy watching topnotch steeplechase horses race over pristine rolling countryside on Sunday, Nov. 4. The day...

Willowdale Steeplechase on tap for Sunday

This year's Willowdale Steeplechase looks to be as exciting as previous years' events. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It may be the event of the year in Unionville — and now for 19 years has offered thrills, chills and loads of fun. It is the Willowdale Steeplechase and it will be taking place Sunday. In addition to the classic steeplechase-style horse races on the custom-designed Willowdale...