What To Do: Local options for eclipse viewing
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
April 8 is a very special day.
It’s the day that people across North America will be treated to a total eclipse of the sun.
Even though this area is not in the path of totality, seeing the solar eclipse will still be a really cool experience.
On April 8 between 2:08 p.m. and 4:34 p.m., the moon will pass in front of the sun.
The darkest point —...
What To Do: First Weekend full of outdoor options
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Old City First Friday
If you want to get out of the house and do something fun this weekend, you do have a few interesting options.
The first Friday of the month is a good time to check out a First Friday event. This weekend, two good choices are Old City Philadelphia and Lancaster.
This month’s edition of First Friday Lancaster (https://visitlancastercity.com/first-friday)...
What To Do: Lancaster offers chance to get back to nature, old ways
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kreider Farms Tour
When spring arrives, gardens begin coming back to life.
First, a crocus emerges with its burst of purple color. Then, over a period of weeks, more flowers join the annual resurrection of garden blooms.
Before you know it, what was previously a bleak and barren space has transformed into a home for floral activity.
In many ways, that...
What To Do: Dia de Los Muertos in Kennett
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. They still have a reason to hang around here 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...
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: 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: A mysterious First Friday in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Friday is August 3 and that means it is August’s 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 Art Stroll (downtown Kennett Square, http://historickennettsquare.com) from 6-9...
What To Do: You won’t have to ‘Labor’ to find fun this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The clues have been showing up all week – kids are back in school, evening temperatures have been cool, a change is in the air.
In case you haven’t noticed, summer is sneaking out the back door.
And, in case you haven’t noticed, we’re already into September.
Today is September 1 — the first Friday of the month.
What To Do: First Friday fun for everyone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
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 Art Stroll (downtown Kennett Square, http://historickennettsquare.com) from 6-9 p.m. on August 4.
The event celebrates the local art scene with special...
What To Do: Ring in 2017 in Kennett Square
Mushroom Drop is just one great local way to celebrate New Years
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The biggest party night of the year is upon us. Saturday night is December 31 – New Year’s Eve.
On New Year’s Eve, Kennett Square will be partying in style at its annual “Midnight in the Square” (downtown Kennett Square, midnightinthesquare.com).
Young children and their parents are...
