What To Do: Festivals mean fun and food for all
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The 2026 Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Late spring and early autumn have become the prime seasons for ethnic festivals.
These are events which feature food, beverages, entertainment and other bits of culture from different countries. And they are not usually affected by the weather because most of them are indoor/outdoor...
County Shakespeare Festival brings students together at Uptown!
Students from Penn’s Grove School performing “How Sharper Than a Serpent’s Tooth…” (King Lear Parody).
The 37th Annual Chester County Shakespeare Festival returned on Wednesday, May 20, welcoming students from elementary, middle, and high schools across Chester County to the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester, for a day of performance, storytelling, and Shakespearean tradition.
Organized...
What To Do: Devon Horse Show, KSQ Memorial Day Parade and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Devon Horse Show
Memorial Day means the time has arrived for many of the area’s traditional events to return for another year – including the Devon Horse Show and Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade
The Devon Horse Show (Lancaster Avenue, Devon, 610-688-2554, www.devonhorseshow.org) is one of the oldest events of any kind in the state.
The...
What To Do: Radnor Hunt, Porchfest and Dogwood Festival on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Radnor Hunt
There are many annual events in this area which have passed milestone anniversaries….and there are some still in their infancy.
May 16 is a big day in the local equestrian world – the day of the Radnor Hunt (826 Providence Road, Malvern, https://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/radnor-hunt-races), an event that is closing in on the...
Tickets for Kennett Summerfest now on sale
Kennett Collaborative announced the 5th Annual Kennett Summerfest on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00 pm–6:00 pm on South Broad Street (between State & Cypress Streets) in the heart of downtown Kennett Square. Admission includes unlimited tastings from a lineup of carefully curated wineries plus artisan vendors, live music, hands on art projects, and more.
Local & Regional Wineries: Kennett Summerfest...
What To Do: Fun events to celebrate the Mom in your life
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Penns Wood Winery
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a slew of different special events to celebrate the occasion over the next three days.
Two popular destinations for a special day with mom are wineries and tourist railroads.
Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http://www.pennswoodswinery.com) will present...
What To Do: Willowdale Steeplechase tops this week’s events calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willowdale Steeplechase
The Brandywine Valley is known far and wide for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
This weekend, the spotlight will be on the Annual Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville, willowdalesteeplechase.org).
This...
Avondale to hold Veterans Memorial dedication ceremony
Avondale Borough invites the community to attend the official dedication ceremony for the Avondale Veterans Memorial on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Avondale Veterans Memorial Park on Pomeroy Avenue.
The ceremony will honor the men and women who have proudly served our nation and recognize the veterans from our community whose names are memorialized at the site. The program will include the...
What To Do: ‘Change’ is the key word for early May events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
For years, the first weekend in May locally has had a trio of events which are traditionally party time events – celebrating Mexico for Cinco de Mayo, cheering with friends while watching the Kentucky Derby on television and enjoying a day at the races at Winterthur Point-to-Point.
Things have changed.
In an announcement on its website, Winterthur...
What To Do: As Spring blooms, many outdoor activities to choose from
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Earth Day 2026 took place on April 22, but the event’s vibe didn’t end that day.
The spirit of Earth Day, blossoming flowers everywhere and the arrival of spring weather has turned people’s attention towards nature.
Fortunately, there are many sites in the area that offer daily celebrations of nature.
Longwood Gardens (Route...
