{"id":45273,"date":"2026-02-28T09:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=45273"},"modified":"2026-02-28T09:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T14:02:05","slug":"what-to-do-kennett-winterfest-is-on-tap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=45273","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Kennett Winterfest is on tap"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong> Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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Kennett Winterfest<\/p><\/div>\n

This is a special time of year in Kennett Square \u2013 the time for a popular annual event known as the Kennett Winterfest. Although, if the weather forecast is correct, \u201cEarlyspringfest\u201d might be a more accurate name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The 14th\u00a0Annual Kennett Winterfest (www.kennettbrewfest.com<\/a>) will be held on February 28 from 12:30-4 p.m. in a tented area near 600 South Broad Street in Kennett Square.<\/div>\n
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Hosted by Kennett Collaborative, Winterfest is a cozy, open-air celebration of craft beer and community.<\/div>\n
Guests can enjoy unlimited tastings from regional craft brewers, delicious bites from local restaurants and food trucks, and lively performances throughout the day.<\/div>\n
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Visitors are invited to enjoy winter brews from more than 60 unique craft breweries. Admission to the festival includes unlimited tastings of delicious craft beer.<\/div>\n

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This year\u2019s participating breweries are Aldus Brewing, Animated Brewing, Argilla Brewing, Attic Brewing, Bald Birds Brewing, Bellefonte Brewing, Bird Brewing, Big Oyster Brewing, Blake\u2019s Hard Cider, Cinderlands Beer Company, Conshohocken Brewing, East Branch Brewing Company, LaCabra Brewing, Lancaster Brewing Company, Lawson\u2019s Finest Liquids, Levante Brewing, Low Level Brewing, Mud Hen Brewing, Neck of the Woods, Not Pizza, Old Stone Cider, Dressler Estate Cidery, Dewey Beer Company, Dew Point Brewing, Evergrain Brewing, Farm Truck Brewing, Farmers and Bankers Brewing, Hidden River Brewing, and Issac\u2019s.<\/div>\n
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The roster also includes Philadelphia Mead Company, Pilger Ruh Brewing, Poor Man\u2019s Brewing, Rebel Seed Brewing, Requiembier, Revolution Bees Brewing, Ship Bottom Brewing, South County Brewing, Space Cadet Brewing, Stolen Sun Brewing, Stubborn Goat Brewing, Succession Fermentory, Bonesaw Brewing, Braeloch Brewing, Brothers Kershner Brewing, Cartel Brewing, Cartesian Brewing,Sunset Hill Brewing, Ten 7 Brewing, Three 3\u2019s Brewing, Tired Hands Brewing Company, Troubles End Brewing, Twisted Iron Brewing, VK Brewing, Victory Brewing Company, Von C Brewing,\u00a0Von Trapp Brewing, Well Crafted Beer, Wilmington Brew Works and Yard\u2019s Brewing Company.<\/div>\n
This year\u2019s featured food vendors are Claymont Steak Shop, Dia Doce Cupcakes, Hardy Funnel Cakes, Mayday Coffee Shop, Mini Millie\u2019s Pasta Cart, Natalie\u2019s Fine Foods, Toms Hand Crafted Pizza Cones, and Zach\u2019s Street Grill.<\/div>\n
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There will be live music performed by The Tisburys, Blank Pages and Delco Donny.<\/div>\n
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Proceeds from Kennett Winterfest directly support Kennett Collaborative\u2019s mission to make Kennett Square a more beautiful and welcoming community through year-round events and placemaking projects.<\/div>\n
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The Kennett Brewfest is intended to be an opportunity to sample some of the best regional and national craft beers accompanied by great food, great music, and great people.<\/div>\n
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Anyone displaying malicious, violent, or otherwise inappropriate behavior will be removed from the festival grounds \u2014 without refund.<\/div>\n
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No one under the age of 21 will be admitted — including babies. Pets are also on the \u201cnot welcome\u201d list.<\/div>\n
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Winterfest is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are $60 for general admission and $20 for designated drivers.<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re in the mood for flowers \u2013 and at this time of year, who isn\u2019t? \u00a0\u2013 all you need do is take a trip to Center City Philadelphia.<\/div>\n
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Philadelphia Flower Show<\/p><\/div>\n

Your destination will be the Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (12th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, www.theflowershow.com<\/a>)\u00a0which opens on February 28 and runs through March 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The PHS (Philadelphia Horticultural Society) Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation\u2019s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world\u2019s premier floral and landscape designers.<\/div>\n
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It is just a few years away from entering its third century as a Philadelphia tradition.<\/div>\n
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First staged in 1829, the show introduces diverse plant varieties and sustainable garden and design concepts.<\/div>\n
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The theme,\u00a0\u201cRooted: Origins of American Gardening,\u201d offers an insightful look at the history of American gardening.<\/div>\n
The 197th Annual Philadelphia Flower Show examines horticultural practices that evolved into the present time\u2019s gardening landscapes.<\/div>\n
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Gardens aren\u2019t just made; they\u2019re passed down through generations, carried across oceans, lifetimes, and lands.<\/div>\n
The 2026 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show celebrates the stories that ground us in gardening, whether it\u2019s the nostalgia of a grandparent\u2019s garden, a beloved family recipe that begins with the bright scent of freshly picked herbs and vegetables, or the heritage traditions that shape how we plant, grow, and gather.<\/div>\n
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Through immersive garden exhibits and stunning floral displays,\u00a0\u201cRooted: Origins of American Gardening,\u201d\u00a0<\/i>brings to life the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connect us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today.<\/div>\n
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The show will feature 10 acres of exhibition halls with floral displays and vendors and provide visitors with all new interactive experiences.<\/div>\n
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This inviting part of the show will feature garden trends, chats with experts, and hands-on learning sessions for gardeners to become even greener.<\/div>\n
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The Flower Show also features an exciting competition that brings together thousands of plant lovers who compete in hundreds of categories.<\/div>\n
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The show\u2019s biggest attraction each year is the massive \u201cMarketplace\u201d featuring over 150 vendors from all over America and several European nations.<\/div>\n
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They will be selling flowers, orchids, floral-inspired furniture, sheds, artwork and unique garden-related crafts and supplies.<\/div>\n
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Throughout the week, hundreds of gardening experts will provide learning opportunities in the Lecture Series.<\/div>\n
Be prepared for large crowds during the weekend hours. If you want a more leisurely visit, plan to visit the show during the week.<\/div>\n
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Also, take public transportation if possible. Vehicular traffic in the area is frequently a nightmare and parking lots tend to fill up early even though they are charging exorbitant fees.<\/div>\n
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Tickets for the Philadelphia Flower Show are $43 for adults, $23 for\u00a0students (ages 18-24) and $20\u00a0for children (ages 5-17) on weekdays and $54 on weekends for adults, $30 for\u00a0students (ages 18-24) and $25\u00a0for children (ages 5-17).<\/div>\n
In recent years, the Borough of West Chester has become a destination for those seeking fine dining \u2013 and that will be celebrated over the next few days.<\/div>\n
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\"\"West Chester\u2019s \u201cRestaurant Week\u201d for 2026 (www.downtownwestchester.com\/restaurantweek<\/a>) will run through March 1.<\/div>\n
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This fun-filled weekend is the perfect opportunity for area residents to support your favorite restaurants or explore something new.<\/div>\n
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West Chester\u2019s culinary masters will be creating special multi-course prix fixe menus that will be featured for one week only.\u00a0There will be dine-in and takeout options available.<\/div>\n
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Participating restaurants are 9 Prime, Bar Avalon, Barnaby\u2019s of West Chester, Bierhaul Townhouse, Dolce Zola, Greystone Oyster Bar, Jolene\u2019s, Kooma Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar, LaScala\u2019s FIRE, Limoncello, Manje Caribbean Cuisine, Mas Mexicali Cantina, Mercato Ristorante, Mino Sushi & Ramen, Opa Taverna, Pietro\u2019s Prime, Ryan\u2019s Pub and Saloon 151 Whiskey Bar & Grill.<\/div>\n
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The roster also includes Santino\u2019s Tap & Table, Sedona Taphouse, Side Bar & Restaurant, Slow Hand, Station 142, Stove & Tap, Teca West Chester, The Mediterranean, Original Spence Caf\u00e9, the Tomato Shack, The Social Lounge, Turks Head Wines and West Chester Seafood Kitchen.<\/div>\n
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On February 28, the\u00a0Kennett\u00a0Symphony\u00a0(kennettsymphony.org<\/a>) will perform a special concert from 2-3 p.m. \u00a0\u2013 \u201cFamily Concert with BVS Woodwind Quintet.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The program is \u2013 \u201cSergei Prokofiev\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Peter and the Wolf\u00a0(Op. 67) \u2013 A Musical Tale for Woodwind Quintet, Narrator, and Percussion.<\/div>\n
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On its website, The Kennett Symphony offers this description \u2013\u201cIntroduce children to the woodwind instruments through an interactive, playful performance designed especially for young listeners and their families.<\/div>\n
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\u201cMusicians will demonstrate each instrument, explain how sound is produced, and invite curiosity through hands-on musical examples and storytelling.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis family concert will feature Sergei Prokofiev\u2019s beloved\u00a0\u2018Peter and the Wolf\u2019 in a vibrant transcription for woodwind quintet. Narrated by KS Music Director Michael Hall, the performance brings the classic musical tale to life while helping audiences connect each character to a different instrument.<\/div>\n
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\u201cPrior to the performance, musicians will offer short demonstrations, and a Q&A session at the conclusion invites children to ask questions and engage directly with the performers.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThis approachable and memorable experience makes classical music fun and accessible for all ages. Special discount tickets are available for children under 18.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The concert will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Kennett Library, which is located at 320 East State Street in Kennett Square.<\/div>\n
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General Admission is $30. Student tickets (up to age 18) are $10.<\/div>\n
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\"\"On February 28, West Chester University will host the 2026 Philadelphia Flute Day Fair (https:\/\/www.philaflutesociety.org\/fairevents<\/a>). The event will be held at Swope Music Building and the Performing Arts Center, which is located at 817 South High Street in West Chester.<\/div>\n
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The Flute Day Fair will be filled with a variety of events including concerts, flute choirs, master classes, exhibits, workshops and presentations.<\/div>\n
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The \u201cHeadline Guest Artist\u201d will be Martha Conwell Long.<\/div>\n
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For a family event that is both fun and educational, it\u2019s hard to top the annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration at the Tyler\u00a0Arboretum\u00a0(515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n
The popular wintertime event will be held on February 28 from 8 a.m.-noon.<\/div>\n
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The Pancake Breakfast brings visitors to the arboretum\u00a0site on a Saturday morning in February each year to dine at an all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast \u2014 a hearty morning meal featuring hot pancakes, savory sausage, fresh maple syrup, coffee, tea and juice.<\/div>\n
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After enjoying the tasty morning meal, visitors can go out into the arboretum\u00a0to learn how real maple syrup \u2014 not maple-flavored pancake syrup \u2014 is made.<\/div>\n
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Demonstrations and maple sugaring tours are presented throughout the morning at the old-fashioned maple sugaring festival. The tours show how authentic maple sugar is made \u2014 a process that involves tapping the trees and boiling down the sap.<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019ve ever wondered why real maple syrup is so expensive, look at the numbers. It takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of syrup, and it takes about 30 years for a sugar maple tree to grow large enough to tap.<\/div>\n
Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are $25 for adults and $17 for children (ages 3-12).<\/div>\n
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On February 28, the arboretum will present \u201cSaturday Wildflower Walk: Winter Edition\u201d from 1-3 p.m.<\/div>\n
Participants can join wildflower expert\u00a0Dick Cloud\u00a0<\/b>on an informative two-hour hike that takes them through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside.<\/div>\n
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These walks are designed for individuals with a passion for plants, their role in ecology, or those looking to learn more. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out.<\/div>\n
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In the winter months, we will focus on identification through seeds, berries, foliage, and branches.<\/div>\n
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\u201cMaple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead\u201d (2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, pe*****************<\/span>@****************<\/span>pa.gov<\/span><\/a>) will take place on February 28 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.<\/div>\n
Visitors can join the site\u2019s farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead.<\/div>\n
Guests can watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup.<\/div>\n
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They can also learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today.<\/div>\n
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Waffles and syrup will be available at Philly Waffle Cabin<\/a>\u2019s food truck.<\/div>\n
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This free all-ages event is weather dependent — if the temperature isn\u2019t just right the sap may not flow.<\/div>\n
On March 1, the Lancaster County Park Environmental Center (1 Nature\u2019s Way, Lancaster, https:\/\/apm.activecommunities.com\/LancasterCountyParks<\/a>) will present a special program titled \u201cMaple Sugaring.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Visitors can join County Park Naturalists for ongoing maple sugaring demonstrations in the sugar bush of Lancaster County Central Park.<\/div>\n
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They will be able to see trees tapped, sap boiled to syrup, and candy made from the syrup. Maple products will be on sale. Guests can drop in anytime during the program hours for an educational tour of the maple syrup making process.<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re thinking about getting an RV — or any type from a home-away-from-home on wheels — then you should check out the Greater Philadelphia RV Show & Sale which is running now through March 1 at the Greater<\/div>\n
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Visitors to the show will be able to shop at exhibits by many of the top dealers of southeastern Pennsylvania without having to drive all around the\u00a0area to do so.\u00a0The dealers will all be assembled together under one roof — allowing comparison shopping to be an easy task.<\/div>\n
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In addition to exhibits displaying all types of RVs, the show will also feature supplier booths, camping information and dealers specializing in parts and accessories.<\/div>\n
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The roster of participating dealers includes RV Value Mart, Colton RV Pocono, Fretz Enterprises, Indian Valley Camping Center, Campers Inn, Parkview RV Center and General RV.<\/div>\n
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Show hours are 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are $16 with children (under 16) admitted free with a paying adult.<\/div>\n
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The Philadelphia Comic-Con, which is scheduled to run from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center (76 Industrial Highway, Essington, 856-217-5737, www.philadelphiacomic-con.com<\/a>), features comic books, trading cards and other collectibles \u2014 both modern and vintage.<\/div>\n
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The event, which has an admission fee of $4, also features a number of special autograph guests.<\/div>\n
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The popular collectibles event, which is the area\u2019s longest running comic convention, will host dealers from all over the Northeast with sales booths featuring Gold & Silver Age comics, action figures, non-sport cards (including Topps \u201cJourney to Star Wars: The Force Awakens\u201d).<\/div>\n
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Also featured will be Japanese Manga, gaming cards such as Pokemon and Magic the Gathering, original artwork and all the latest issues of today\u2019s popular comic book series.<\/div>\n
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The roster of top-flight vendors includes veteran dealers and relative newcomers.<\/div>\n
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As an added attraction, there will be hourly door prizes beginning at 11 a.m. with $100 in show cash to be given away.<\/div>\n
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) has started its new year with an enticing special event \u2013 \u201cGarden Glow.\u201d<\/div>\n
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\u201cGarden Glow,\u201d which opened on February 13, will run through March 8.<\/div>\n
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Nature and light collide in \u201cGarden Glow\u2019 — an enchanting after-hours journey through Longwood\u2019s Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden Districts.<\/div>\n
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Visitors follow glowing paths of luminaria as they are guided through an evening of discovery.<\/div>\n
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Inside the historic conservatories, they can explore floral masterworks created by Longwood artists, revealing plants\u2019 hidden beauty as they\u2019re bathed in colors that bring warmth to the winter night.<\/div>\n
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Guests can experience \u201cSeeking Light: Bonsai Illuminated,\u201d a striking blacklight installation in which the intricate details of bonsai take on an otherworldly dimension, glowing with a captivating intensity.<\/div>\n
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Visitors can step into a West Conservatory transformed by award-winning floral designer Jennifer Reed, where a suspended installation evokes an ethereal, vibrant dreamscape.<\/div>\n
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Outside, thousands of shimmering, biodegradable sparks float gracefully skyward — like fireflies dancing at dusk or stars drifting within reach — with \u201cSPARK,\u201d a mesmerizing installation by the visionary artist Daan Roosegaarde.<\/div>\n
This isn\u2019t just a garden at night. It\u2019s a luminous dreamscape where every corner promises discovery, and every turn unveils something beautiful.<\/div>\n
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A\u00a0\u201cGarden Glow\u201d\u00a0ticket is required. Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for youth ages 5-18. \u201cGarden Glow\u201d tickets include all-day Gardens Admission and re-entry on that day.<\/div>\n
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\u201cGarden Glow\u201d is on view from 5-10 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from Feb. 13 through March 8, with \u201cSPARK\u201d on view from 7-10 p.m.<\/div>\n
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\u201cGarden Glow\u201d is rain or shine. Please note, \u201cSPARK\u201d may be unavailable during sub-freezing temperatures or inclement weather.<\/div>\n
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Another popular attraction is \u201cWinter Wonder,\u201d which began on January 16 and will run through March 22.<\/div>\n
\u201cWinter Wonder\u201d celebrates the beauty of winter. It\u2019s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of story.<\/div>\n
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Outside, visitors can find a sense of peace and tranquility as they walk past textural grasses, seed heads and the dramatic silhouettes of trees that stretch up into the sky.<\/div>\n
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Inside, they can bask in a world of warmth that features an overhead garden of hanging baskets adorned with such vibrant beauties as jasmine, cape-primrose, and lipstick-plant.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will be able to enjoy a paradise of flowers and foliage, bursting with color — all in a beautiful indoor winter wonderland with a tropical twist.<\/div>\n
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Inside Longwood\u2019s Conservatory, visitors can check out nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the site\u2019s Orchid House.<\/div>\n
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The gardens are open from Wednesdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 22. Hours change in the spring.<\/div>\n
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As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/div>\n
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You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/div>\n
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Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings \u2013 Wine & Chocolate\u201d on select Saturdays and Sundays in February.<\/div>\n
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Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room.\u00a0The trained staff will guide them through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across our portfolio.<\/div>\n
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The selections will be paired alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from\u00a0\u00c9clat Chocolate to enhance your tasting experience.<\/div>\n
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The staff will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/div>\n
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The following is the 2026 Pairing Line Up \u2013<\/div>\n