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...
What To Do: Celebrating Earth Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This the time of year for warm weather, blooming flowers, light clothing – and Earth Day.
Earth Day is a worldwide environmental movement that takes place every year on April 22. The goal of this celebration is to raise awareness about sustainability and clean living, and to educate people on the importance of preserving our planet.
The Earth Day...
What To Do: Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Easter, Hannukah, Ramadan are now in the rear-view mirror. Fortunately, so is winter.
Spring weather has arrived and the event schedule is filled with both indoor and outdoor activities.
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) is now featuring one of its popular annual special events –...
What To Do: A weekend full of Easter events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Highland Orchards
You can say “Joyeuses Pâques” (French), “Buona Pasqua” (Italian), “Христос воскрес” (Russian), “Fijne Pasen” (Dutch), “Kaló Páscha” (Greek), “Frohe Ostern” (German), “Wesołego Alleluja” (Polish), “Feliz Páscoa” (Portuguese), “Christos se Rodi” (Serbian), “Sretan Uskrs” (Croatian),...
What To Do (Easter Edition): Lots of Bunny-related options this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Highland Orchards
We’re coming down the home stretch of the 2026 Easter holiday and there are holiday activies everywhere.
Highland Orchards (1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester, www.highlandorchards.net) is presenting
“Hayrides to Easter Bunny” on March 28 and 29 and April 2-4..
Participants can enjoy a leisurely hayride to visit...
What To Do: Garden Bros Nuclear Circus comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus
This is the penultimate weekend of the 2026 Easter season and there are many holiday events on this weekend’s calendar.
For those who want to wait for the actual Easter weekend to celebrate, there are many other non-holiday events in the area over the next few days.
A great way to welcome spring is to attend a circus...
TCHS Brandywine takes 1st at Greater Philly Auto Tech competition
TCHS Brandywine seniors Konnor Blevins and Jackson Trostle celebrate their first-place finish at the Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition alongside their instructor, Ryan Kuhnle. Photo credit: Tech Comp (Anthony Torcasio)
For the first time in school history, Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine claimed the top spot at the Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition (Tech...
