What To Do: After 2 years, COVID cancellations seem to be over
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Last year was the 70th anniversary of a popular science fiction movie called “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”
This weekend is the two-year anniversary of “The Weekend the Delaware Valley Stood Still.”
It was March 13, 2020 when the overwhelming surge in COVID-19 cases forced a standstill for almost all activities and attractions....
What To Do: Live music, helicopters and great food
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Carla Auld
There are three special events happening in West Chester this weekend that are treats for the senses – sight (helicopters), sound (flutes) and taste (restaurants).
On March 5, West Chester University will host the 2022 Philadelphia Flute Day Fair (https://www.philaflutesociety.org/fairevents). The event will be held at Swope Music Building...
What To Do: Dog show, Turkey-Day parade and yes, loads of Christmas stuff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The National Dog Show
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you know that Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks. Fortunately for the traditionalists who would prefer Christmas events to get underway after Thanksgiving, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not holiday-related...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos celebration in Kennett caps busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dia de Los Muertos
Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. There is still a reason to hang around for a little longer.
November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead....
What To Do: The spooky and just plain fun in abundance this weekend
Hayrides at Hagley
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend, there is a wide variety of activities that can keep people of all interests occupied. Not surprisingly, the schedule is top-heavy with Halloween-related attractions and events.
Fortunately, for those who don’t care about Halloween – or have already reached a saturation point with the marketing for the holiday —...
What To Do: Unionville Fair is back and bigger than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cows at a previous Unionville Community Fair
Each year, a sure sign that autumn has arrived is the weekend when the annual Unionville Community Fair (101 East Street Road, Unionville, http://www.ucfairinc.org) is held – the first weekend in October.
The fair, which is running now through October 3, is a real down-home country fair with farm equipment...
What To Do: Fresh air, live music combine for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Stoneleigh
This is the time of year to enjoy outdoor activities and there are plenty of special events this weekend that fill the bill – including several that combine nature and live music.
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden (1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, stoneleighgarden.org/garden/home/) will present a “Summer Garden Tour” on July 10 from...
What To Do: KBC celebrating sixth anniversary
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Enjoying a drink in an outdoor setting is always a well-liked activity. This weekend, there are several events around the area that feature that kind of scenario.
On June 26, the Kennett Brewing Company (109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, http://kennettbrewingcompany.com) will present its Sixth Anniversary Party, which is billed as “an all-day...
What To Do: Philadelphia Flower Show takes it outside
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Flower Show
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show (phsonline.org) has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1829. The massive annual show, which is the nation’s longest-running horticultural event, typically draws more than 250,000 people to Philadelphia every year.
The show, which is presented every year by the Pennsylvania Horticultural...
What To Do: Winterthur Point-To-Point returns with changes
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur Point To Point
Every year for more than four decades, Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) hosted the annual Winterthur Point-to-Point Races on the first weekend in May.
The event was one of the Brandywine Valley’s most cherished traditions.
Last year, COVID-19 caused a shutdown that knocked out traditions...
