What To Do: First Friday fun for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If it’s a Friday and the date is 7 or below, you know what that means. It means that it is First Friday
The first Friday of the month is a good time to spend an evening in Kennett Square, West Chester or Lancaster – a time to enjoy special First Friday activities.
Kennett Square will celebrate First Friday with its First Friday Flea Market (downtown...
What To Do: Goshen Country Fair — perfect for a summer evening
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Country Fair
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554,www.goshencountryfair.org). The fair,...
What To Do: Outdoor music as hot as the weather this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
It’s the middle of July but with the blistering heat wave in the area, it feels more like the middle of August.
There are plenty of activities on the weekend calendar but many are outdoor activities so people might have second thoughts about attending.
Friday’s high is expected to be 95 degrees with a heat index that makes it feel like it’s 104...
What To Do: Once again, it’s time for Blobfest!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
If something is “one of a kind,” it has to be special. The Blob Fest is one of-a-kind and very special.
In the entire world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The Blob” is a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre and other locations around Phoenixville in 1958....
What To Do: First Fridays filled with fun in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster.
On July 5, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com). First...
What To Do: Kutztown Folk Festival highlights busy week
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the weekend that one of the summer’s most popular annual Pennsylvania events gets underway.
The 70th Annual Kutztown Folk Festival (Kutztown Fairgrounds, off Route 222, Kutztown, 888-674-6136,www.kutztownfestival.com) opens on June 29 and runs through July 7.
What To Do: Kennett Memorial Day Parade tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Weekend is a time for weekend getaways, barbecues and traditional events.
One of the most popular traditional events is Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade (West State Street, Kennett Square, http://historickennettsquare.com). The parade, which honors the area’s veterans, is scheduled for May 27.
What To Do: Sheep and Wool Day at Springton
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks) is an event that has become a popular annual spring tradition in Chester County.
This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event that will be held on April 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to observe demonstrations...
What To Do: Easter, Earth Day and more celebrations
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the weekend that Easter Egg hunts will be omnipresent. Brightly-colored Easter eggs will be everywhere. The only place with more eggs might be in a large seafood restaurant specializing in shad roe dishes.
Fortunately, there are more events this weekend than just Easter Egg hunts – like Earth Day events.
Earth Day has been becoming more necessary...
What To Do: Longwood Gardens ‘blooms’ into spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tulips at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) is a living example of the old saying that “when one door closes, another door opens.”
After another multi-week successful run in 2019, Longwood’s “Orchid Extravagaza” closed last weekend.
