What To Do: Art shows, Radnor Hunt and more this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A painting by Barbara Tlush, as part of the Chadds Ford Historical Society Arts Show.
While the major focus for events this weekend is on outdoor activities, there is also a focus on art-related events.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society’s “Spring Art Show at Thornbury Farm” is scheduled for May 15 at Thornbury Farm (1256 Thornbury Road, West Chester,...
What To Do: Groundhogs, chocolates and Chinese New year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Penns Wood Winery
One of the best things about February is Valentine’s Day and one of the best things about Valentine’s Day is chocolate.
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and wine-loving chocoholics are celebrating – all month.
The “Wine and Chocolate Pairings” at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808,...
The Great Pumpkin Carve, Oct. 18-20
CHADDS FORD — The Chadds Ford Historical Society hosts the 43rd Annual Great Pumpkin Carve on October 18-20, 2018. The Great Pumpkin Carve is the quintessential Brandywine Valley experience, and is a great way to get in the Halloween spirit.
The Great Pumpkin Carve was started by artists Andrew Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth and Jimmy Lynch in the 1970s to decorate the Chadds Ford Inn for Halloween. The event...
What To Do: The Coatesville Christmas Parade
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic that is Chester County’s largest hometown parade, will be held on December 2 in downtown Coatesville.
The festive annual parade will get underway at 10 a.m. with Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway as its starting point. The parade will conclude at the performing and judging...
Twilight Tidings at the Tavern, Dec. 2
Celebrate the holidays with Twilight at the Tavern in Chadds Ford.
CHADDS FORD — The Chadds Ford Historical Society introduces a new event for the holiday season, Twilight Tidings at the Tavern, on Saturday, December 2 at the Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford.
Celebrate the season with a historic look at the four major holidays of the 18th century winter season: Christmas, New Year’s, Twelfth...
Chadds Ford Historial Society to host two events
CHADDS FORD — The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting two big holiday events in 2016:
On Saturday, November 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. our museum store is open to holiday shoppers as part of the nationwide Small Business Saturday promotion. We’ll help kick off the holiday shopping season with a refreshing change from big box stores! Visit our revamped museum shop, freshly stocked with...
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, www.hagley.org).
The...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Plein Air Event, Sat.
Also: Chocolate lovers rejoice, Celtic Fest and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Usually, winter weather in this area is not very conducive for outdoor events — except maybe activities for skiers, skaters, snowboarders and people who enjoy really cold outdoor temperatures.
However, this weekend might be an exception to the rule and that’s a good thing for area art lovers.
On...
What To Do: Pops Goes The Holiday
Also: West Chester Christmas Parade and more get holiday season going
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony has just the thing to get you into the holiday mood, it annual holiday concert at Unionville High School, Dec. 5.
While many of the holiday attractions are treats for the eyes and the taste buds, there is an ongoing holiday tradition in Kennett Square that is a treat...
What To Do: Valentine’s Day at Hagley
A slate full of fun to enjoy with someone you love, or want to
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hagley Museum hosts its annual Victorine’s Valentine Day event, Saturday from 12;30 to 4 p.m.
Probably no-one needs to be reminded that this weekend is Valentine’s Day Weekend but suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart might be appreciated. There are several special...
