What To Do: Willowdale Steeplechase tops list of weekend events

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Willowdale Steeplechase Undeniably, Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events. The 2024 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware. This weekend, the spotlight will be on the Annual...

What To Do: West Chester Film Festival tops busy event schedule

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim. Three of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – a film festival, a nature event and an art show. If you’re looking for something different in films,...

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: Sheep and Wool Day at Springton

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks) is an event that has become a popular annual spring tradition in Chester County. This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event that will be held on April 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to observe demonstrations...