What To Do: Weather cancels some local events, but some remain
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
While there may be a variety of events on this weekend’s calendar, the major activity for area residents will be to “hunker down.”
The weather forecast is brutal.
Meteorologists are calling for a major storm with heavy ice along with snow accumulations ranging from 8-24 inches – and wind chill factors that may dip below zero degrees.
Power...
What To Do: Paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the weekend that America pays tribute to Civil Rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King Weekend will be celebrated from January 18-20 at the Eastern State Penitentiary (2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org) from 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Visitors will be able to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King...
What To Do: A perfect weekend for inside events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
When looking for January events to enjoy each weekend, many area residents prefer to look inside – and there is much to be found there this weekend.
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Station Avenue, Oaks, www.phillyexpocenter.com) will be the site of three very different events this weekend – events focusing on model trains, fishing and sports...
What To Do: Three Kings Day, First Fridays offer fun events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Día de Reyes
There seemingly are more holiday celebrations in November and December than in the other 10 months combined.
Now it’s January and the list looks distinctly less populated.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of events and special activities on the area calendar with “Día de Reyes” one of the first.
Three Kings Day, known as...
What To Do (Extra): Events to ring in the new year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square
The year 2025 is coming to an end and New Year’s Eve is here.
You might not find a “drop” in grocery prices as we head into 2026, but you will find a great “drop” if you head to Kennett Square on December 31.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style when the Mushroom Festival and Kennett...
What To Do: Christmas may be over, but holiday events continue
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur
One of the best holiday events in the area is the annual “Yuletide at Winterthur.”
This year’s annual staging of the event runs through January 4 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, www.winterthur.org).
There will be a heavy literary vibe to this year’s “A Yuletide at Winterthur.”...
What To Do (Holiday edition): Holiday events abound locally this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
People in this area love to celebrate Christmas – frequently starting as soon as December arrives.
Fortunately, there are many Christmas events in the Brandywine Valley which have become an annual tradition for locals.
The Brandywine Museum of Art Route 1, Chadds Ford 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) is celebrating...
What To Do: Overwhelmed by holiday events? Here’s a few other options
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Reindeer arrive later in the week but cats get here first.
On December 20, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) is hosting the
“Loving Cats Worldwide® Catstravaganza: Philadelphia,” which is billed as “the show for people obsessed with cats!”
The feline-based experience...
Klotzbach, Lawrence honored with Service to Agriculture award
Meghan Klotzbach has been named 2025 Chester County Farmer of the Year, and State Representative John Lawrence has been recognized for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by AgConnect. Pictured (l to r): Don Cairns and Greg Newell of the AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee; Rachel Roberts, President, American Mushroom Institute; County Commissioner Eric Roe; Megan Klotzbach of Mother Earth Organic...
What To Do: Firebird Festival, Valley Forge March and Mega pet adoption event
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Firebird Festival
You would be hard-pressed to find any kids with holiday gift request lists longer than the list of special events scheduled for this weekend – holiday happenings and non-holiday events.
Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Reservoir Park, 601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com) is set to light up the...
