{"id":37946,"date":"2026-05-01T16:40:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=37946"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:41:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T20:41:31","slug":"what-to-do-change-is-the-key-word-for-early-may-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/?p=37946","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: &#8216;Change&#8217; is the key word for early May events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"elementToProof\"><strong>By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong> <em>Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21353\" src=\"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/671412962_1431692192090867_4117428409940471760_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"300\" \/>For years, the first weekend in May locally has had a trio of events which are traditionally party time events \u2013 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.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Things have changed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">In an announcement on its website, Winterthur posted \u2013 \u201cAs we prepare to celebrate Winterthur\u2019s 75th anniversary in 2026, we will pause Point-to-Point for this milestone year. Next spring, we will host a special anniversary celebration that honors Winterthur\u2019s rich history and vibrant present. As we look beyond 2026, we are exploring fresh and exciting ways to reimagine our signature spring events for 2027 and the years to come.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Stay tuned\u2014we can\u2019t wait to unveil the next chapter of Winterthur traditions.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">So, the 48th annual staging of the popular equestrian event at Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,<a id=\"OWAabac40fa-4943-9002-558b-a4bba5224142\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.winterthur.org\/\">www.winterthur.org<\/a>) will have to wait a year.<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">However, there will be a special event at Winterthur this weekend \u2013 \u201cTailgate Tour: May Day: A Spring\u00a0Awakening.\u201d<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Participants can take a leisurely stroll through the garden and estate guided by one of the staff members and hear about Winterthur\u2019s history, design, and plants.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Then, they can stop off at the tailgate in a secret location for lively conversation and tasty treats, including hors d\u2019oeuvres and a selection of hard and soft beverages.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event is scheduled for May 1 from 6-7:30 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Tickets are $42.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Another annual event on the first weekend of May has changed.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Traditionally, a \u201cCinco de Mayo Festival\u201d was presented by Casa Guanajuato (<a id=\"OWAc427d6d1-5591-14a5-61b2-3d244fd8eb63\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.casaguanajuato.org\/\">www.casaguanajuato.org<\/a>) on May 4 outdoors on South Broad Street in Kennett Square.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Cinco de Mayo (\u201cFifth of May\u201d in Spanish) is a holiday celebrating the day the Mexican army defeated France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><a id=\"OWA95228013-b433-b5d1-2d4f-c7ddc190df1c\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yNDY2MTcyODE2MTEwNjU0NTU5JmM9YTJ0NiZlPTg4Mjg4Njg4JmI9MTMxMjUyMjMxMiZkPWE0eTJkNGM=.ZwLKInUzPrFx9rCVv12XZnI2j49lcApgtOKtd2m6s_4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Guanajuato<\/a>\u2019s celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which has been an annual area event since 2005, was\u00a0a great way to honor and showcase\u00a0the art, music, traditions, and humanity of the Mexican community in Kennett Square and surrounding areas.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This year, <a id=\"OWA6dfb3028-3582-6140-bb11-f1acc9f74dc7\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/click.mlsend.com\/link\/c\/YT0yNDY2MTcyODE2MTEwNjU0NTU5JmM9YTJ0NiZlPTg4Mjg4Njg4JmI9MTMxMjUyMjMxMiZkPWE0eTJkNGM=.ZwLKInUzPrFx9rCVv12XZnI2j49lcApgtOKtd2m6s_4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casa Guanajuato<\/a>\u00a0is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with \u201cMitote Folklorico.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event, which will be held from 3-8 p.m. at Kennett High School gymnasium, starts with a program about the history of Mexico including dance presentations including a talk about colonial Mexico and the legend of the princesses.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Live entertainment will be provided by local bands and dance troops. At 6 p.m., there will be a special performance by the featured dance company &#8212; Danza Tenochli.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event will be held from 3-8 p.m. Tickets are $15 with children 12 and under admitted free.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Fortunately, watching the Kentucky Derby on television is still an option. It will be broadcast at 7 p.m. on NBC TV.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">A special event in downtown West Chester this weekend will be the May edition of First Friday.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\n<div id=\"attachment_21354\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21354\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-21354\" src=\"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wc-gallery-walk-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">West Chester Gallery Walk<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This will be a special First Friday because it features the West Chester Spring Gallery Walk (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.downtownwestchester.com\/gallerywalk\">www.downtownwestchester.com\/gallerywalk<\/a> ). The popular annual event will be held on May 1 from 4-8 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">There will be a festival atmosphere along the streets of West Chester when area businesses feature pop-up gallery shows for local artists while several West Chester galleries will host their own art reception events.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This event celebrates the thriving community of artists and galleries that make Greater West Chester their home. Multiple galleries combine with additional \u201cone-night-only\u201d show hosts throughout the downtown business area to showcase some great local Chester County artists.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Attendees can discover stunning artwork, connect with fellow creatives, and find the perfect piece for their home.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Hosted by Downtown West Chester,\u00a0this evening is free and open to the public with free, on-street metered parking starting at 4 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-21355\" src=\"https:\/\/coatesvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/First-Friday-Logo-3--350x197.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"197\" \/>Phoenixville First Fridays (<a id=\"OWAc0107750-8c32-1d11-548b-0f96bcc79195\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixvillefirst.org\/\">http:\/\/www.phoenixvillefirst.org<\/a>) are returning this month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. with May 1 as the opening event.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This year, First Fridays will operate within the weekly Bridge Street open-air closure to create an ambiance of a night market all along Bridge Street.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">During the months of May, October, and November, Main Street will be closed in addition to the open-air closures taking place on Bridge Street.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">There will be live musicians placed throughout downtown on Bridge and Main Streets, and handmade craft vendors and artists displaying and selling their art in the Main and Bridge Street parking lot.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Coatesville\u2019s First Friday (<a href=\"http:\/\/downtowncoatesvillepa.com\/\">downtowncoatesvillepa.com<\/a>) is scheduled for May 1 from 5-9 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This First Friday is a monthly celebration showcasing Downtown Coatesville\u2019s thriving businesses, diverse culture, and rich history.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">From May to October 2026, First Friday will be staged along First to Third avenues with art, activities and community fun.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Also featured will be live entertainment, downtown shops and local vendors and food and drink specials at restaurants and food trucks.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The theme for this month is \u201cFirst Friday Fiesta.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Oxford (<a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordmainstreet.com\/\">oxfordmainstreet.com<\/a>)will celebrate \u201cCinco de Mayo Block Party\u201d at Oxford Feed &amp; Lumber and Taqueria Los Juarez.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Oxford Cinco de Mayo First Friday!\u201d (<a href=\"http:\/\/oxfordmainstreet.com\/\">oxfordmainstreet.com<\/a>) on May 1 from 5-8 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This reimagined event will celebrate Hispanic heritage, culture, and cuisine with an evening full of flavor, community, and festivity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors are invited to \u201cCome downtown, support local businesses, and kick off your Cinco de Mayo weekend with a night full of fun, flavor, and fiesta vibes!\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Lansdale\u2019s 15th First Friday season (<a id=\"OWA1d64a6cc-2522-ae99-a88e-6e3f48bb8f60\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverlansdale.org\/\">http:\/\/www.discoverlansdale.org\/<\/a>) gets underway on May 1 from 6-9 p.m. with the theme \u201cApril Showers Bring May Flowers.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The roster of food vendors includes\u00a0Fiesta Churros, Meat Wagon BBQ, The Little Sicilian, Surf and Turf Truck, The Clean Plate Club, The Pasta Truck,\u00a0and\u00a0El Limon (our FF season sponsor!).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event will feature live entertainment on the main stage by\u00a0Evans Entertainment; at Railroad Plaza, by\u00a0DJ Tone Arm. Balloons by\u00a0Myers Designs and face painting by\u00a0Dyanna.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Lancaster\u2019s popular First Friday (<a id=\"OWAc827ea14-7959-8282-99a0-00995d044f7f\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitlancastercity.com\/first-friday\/\">http:\/\/www.visitlancastercity.com\/first-friday\/<\/a>) is an arts extravaganza that runs from 5-9 p.m. on May1.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors to downtown Lancaster will have the opportunity to discover innovative exhibitions, performances and perhaps a few surprises as they walk the streets lined with trees and distinctive architecture.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This weekend\u2019s event will introduce the First Friday Trolley which will be free to the public every First Friday of the month from May through October.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Guests are invited to join the staff this Friday for the first ride. The trolley will make stops within the Arts District Loop. Along the route you can find art galleries, shops, restaurants, bars, and more.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Non-traditional boutiques and excellent restaurants complement the art galleries, artisan studios, museums, performing groups, professional theater, symphony orchestra and art college.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Another First Friday event this weekend will take place May 2 in Old City Philadelphia (230 Vine Street and locations throughout Old City Philadelphia, <a id=\"OWA40436634-6c15-d376-171d-cd06bd591e38\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oldcitydistrict.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.oldcitydistrict.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On the first Friday of each month \u2014 year-round \u2014 Old City\u2019s galleries, studios, shops and restaurants open their doors for First Friday, in an epic exhibition of the neighborhood\u2019s vibrant arts scene.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Old City Arts Association launched First Friday in 1991 to introduce Philadelphia to the improving neighborhood and the artists and designers who were bringing it back to life.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Two decades later, Old City is a nationally recognized arts destination, named in 2013 as one of the country\u2019s top\u00a0ArtPlaces by the ArtPlace Foundation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On the first Friday evening of every month, the streets of Old City fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhood\u2019s 40-plus galleries, most of which are open from 5-9 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Malvern Business (<a id=\"OWA853934fb-028f-db8b-7727-85785787840d\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.malvernbusiness.com\/springonking\">www.malvernbusiness.com\/springonking<\/a>) will present \u201cSpring on King: Jazz Fest\u201d on May 2 on King Street in downtown Malvern.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The celebration will run from noon-4 p.m. along King Street with live music by Tina Hashemi Jazz, 3 J Blue Trio, Sean Lynch Trio, Ben Mauger&#8217;s Roaring 20&#8217;s &amp; Dixieland Band, and Philly Accents.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Food trucks along King Street will be Bon Fromage, Good Girls on the Go, The Polish Connection, Mobile Mess Hall, Pause Cafesito and Beanie\u2019s Coffee.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Activities include Face painters, Balloon artists, Local Artisans, Plein Air artist and Typewriter Poe.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">There will also be a \u201cConcert in the Park\u201d in Burke Park from 4-6 p.m. featuring Mike Casey.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cSheep and Wool Day\u201d at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, <a id=\"OWA894455c2-a2cb-5eab-4e5a-b6aaeceac055\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chesco.org\/ccparks\">www.chesco.org\/ccparks<\/a>) is an event that has become a popular annual spring tradition in Chester County.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This year\u2019s \u201cSheep and Wool Day\u201d is a free family event that will be held on May 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to observe demonstrations of sheep shearing along with weaving and spinning demonstrations.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The well-attended annual event will also feature a crafts area with family games, wagon rides, farm displays, artisan displays, kids\u2019 crafts and period games and more than 20 food and craft vendors.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can also check out the young animals in Springton Manor Farm\u2019s Great Barn and tour the Agricultural Museum to learn about seasonal tools used on Chester County farms from the 1700s to the 1900s.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Items for sale by craft vendors include jewelry, bird houses, soaps and lotions, felt and wool products, jellies, photography, tote bags and more.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Parking will be at Springton Manor Elementary School. Free buses will be provided. Handicap parking will be available at the Farm.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Yellow Springs Art Show (Art School Road, Chester Springs, <a id=\"OWAe04f1507-f613-3752-1941-d7de6363672c\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.yellowsprings.org\/\">www.yellowsprings.org<\/a>), which is one of the longest-running art shows in the state, is celebrating its 53rd anniversary in 2026.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Yellow Springs Art Show got its start back in 1973 as a free event featuring a variety of artists displaying their work on clotheslines.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">It has changed immeasurably since then and has become one of the largest and most prestigious annual art shows in the Delaware Valley.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The show is still free and open to the public. The popular annual event now features close to 200 participating artists &#8212; including many artists who are new to the show this year.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The show is running now through May 10 in Historic Yellow Springs Lincoln Building. Show hours are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The 2026 Yellow Springs Art Show will have on display more than 3,000 pieces of fine art in a wide range of media and styles \u2013 oils, watercolors, bronze sculptures, pastels, landscapes, still life, three-dimensional works, seascapes and abstract.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">All proceeds benefit arts education, environmental protection and historic preservation of the 300-year-old village of Historic Yellow Springs.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On May 2, Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, <a href=\"http:\/\/laurelhillpl.com\/\">laurelhillpl.com<\/a>) will present \u201cStagecoaches &amp; Omnibuses: Victorian Transport\u201d on May 2 from 1-3 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On this tour, participants will meet the individuals responsible for Philadelphia\u2019s transportation innovations during the 19th century. Starting with horse travel by way of wagons, stagecoaches, and omnibuses, travel by waterways in hauled barges, and graduating to steam and electricity, this tour is rich in Philadelphia history.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Tour Guide will be\u00a0Jacquie Mahon.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Tickets are: $20\/General Admission (Ages 13 and up), $18\/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID, $10\/Youth (Ages 6-12).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On May 2, one of Montgomery County\u2019s most popular historic sites will celebrate the arrival of May.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Pottsgrove Manor (100 West King Street, Pottstown, 610- 326-4014, <a id=\"OWA85cfc002-3218-d03a-6266-e27e2db71d2e\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.historicsites.montcopa.org\/\">www.historicsites.montcopa.org<\/a>) is hosting a Colonial May Fair on Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event will feature 18th-century entertainment, including May Pole Dancing Milkmaids\u2019 Garland Dances. The list of hands-on activities includes trap-ball (a predecessor of baseball), colonial toys and games, fortune-telling, a kid-sized Maypole, beanbag toss games, churning butter and free spring-themed make-and-take crafts.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors will also be able to tour the manor house which features the early Georgian architecture that was popular with wealthy English gentry during the mid-18th century. It was built in 1752 for John Potts (ironmaster and founder of Pottstown) on a 1,000-acre plantation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Admission to the event is free but there is a $4 suggested donation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Starting this weekend, Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, <a id=\"OWA7f43dec0-1e33-2def-cafc-a8bd4e5b880a\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com\/\">http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) has several special activities going.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cNoir Noir: A Speakeasy Experience\u201d will be held on Friday evenings in May from 6-9 p.m.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can enjoy specialty cocktails and light bites in the hidden wine cellar as they step behind the scenes at the Friday-night speakeasy, tucked inside our historic wine cellar.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Inspired by the glamour and intrigue of the 1920s and 1930s, this intimate pop-up experience transforms the West Tank Room into a moody, art deco\u2013inspired lounge complete with themed music, vintage touches, and low-lit ambiance.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Guests are invited to enjoy a rotating menu of specialty cocktails crafted with locally sourced spirits and Chaddsford wines, available exclusively during speakeasy hours.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">A limited selection of bar bites will also be available.\u00a0Themed attire is encouraged but never required.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">There will also be \u201cMimosa Mixer Tastings\u201d from May 2-17.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Guests can celebrate the flavors of spring with a lively and refreshing Mimosa Mixer Tasting at Chaddsford Winery.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This guided, seated experience invites guests to explore a curated flight of seasonal mimosa creations, each paired with a delicious cheese board.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cLive on the Lawn\u201d will be held on Saturdays and Sundays from May 2-September 27 from 2-5 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This is a brand-new outdoor music series featuring local talent, great wine, and relaxed vibes every summer weekend afternoon.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can bring a blanket, grab a glass, and kick back to the rhythm of live music on the scenic Vintner\u2019s Lawn.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Each weekend showcases a rotating lineup of regional musicians and your favorite Chaddsford wines.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">There will be Chaddsford wines by the glass or bottle, frozen wine slushies, fresh and seasonal mocktails, a rotating selection of Pennsylvania craft beer and an expanded, in-house <a id=\"OWA734aeeb8-8e6c-3dca-cd79-4513cbe12473\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1503\/3114\/files\/food_menu_small-3.pdf?v=1768952955\">food menu<\/a>, including weekly pizza specials.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Harvest Ridge Winery (1140 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.harvestridgewinery.com\/\">www.harvestridgewinery.com<\/a>) will host \u201cLive Music with A.J. Love\u201d on May 1 at 4 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On May 2, the winery will present \u201cLive Music with Ken Miller\u201d at 4 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On May 3, Harvest Ridge Winery will host a \u201cPA Sip &amp; Stitch\u201d event from 1-4 p.m.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">I<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">n 2026, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">After all, we\u2019ve been first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun for 250 years.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">52 Weeks of Firsts (<a id=\"OWA7e185e76-a892-0a8d-5fea-79100607bfca\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.visitphilly.com\/52-weeks-of-firsts\">www.visitphilly.com\/52-weeks-of-firsts<\/a>) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia\u2019s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year\u2019s worth of free events to celebrate the country\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">52 Weeks of Firsts shines a light on different Philly-born Firsts each week through a series of free public events called\u00a0Saturday Firstivals\u00a0\u2014 held every Saturday of 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in more than a dozen neighborhoods.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Firstival:\u00a0Saturday May 2 will focus on \u201cFirst American-Made Piano and Sousaphone: 1895.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">From ivory keys to booming brass, Philadelphia hit all the right notes with the first American-made piano and sousaphone. Music history was composed right here in the city of harmony.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event will be held May 2 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Franklin Court, which is located at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is located at 300 South Broad Street in Philadelphia.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, <a id=\"OWAd0dc0d51-969b-2bb2-3781-8359da94d8f4\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.longwoodgardens.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is now featuring one of its popular annual special events \u2013 \u201cSpring Blooms.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Early spring bulbs bring the season to life, followed by flowering trees bursting into bloom. Fragrance drifts on the breeze. Radiant tulips stretch towards the sky.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">A featured attraction is Florida Flame Azalea (Rhododendron austrinum).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Florida flame azalea, is a deciduous azalea native to the southeastern United States. Blooming in early spring before the leaves emerge, its fragrant yellow to orange flowers are rich in nectar and attract a range of wildlife, including hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">As part of the Ericaceae family, it shares the acid-loving tendencies of other rhododendrons and azaleas. This species plays an important role in the development of modern deciduous azalea hybrids. Breeders have long used\u00a0Rhododendron austrinum\u00a0to introduce heat tolerance and vibrant yellow coloration into cultivated varieties, expanding the palette of garden azaleas well beyond their traditional hues.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Longwood\u2019s selections of pastel colored azaleas create dramatic sweeps of color amongst the trees in Peirce\u2019s Woods. \u00a0It is well worth a stroll to experience the beauty and fragrance of these native treasures.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Another colorful attraction is Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florid).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The bright red berries produced in the fall, are a high-fat food source for over 36 species of birds, including wild turkeys, cardinals, and robins.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The tree supports more than 100 species of moths and butterflies, which lay their eggs on dogwood leaves\u2014making it essential for local food webs.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Because it flowers early, it\u2019s also a critical nectar source for pollinators just coming out of winter dormancy. In fact, its ecological value is so high that\u00a0Cornus florida\u00a0is often promoted in native plant gardening for habitat restoration.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">While the tree is too small for lumber, dogwood wood is incredibly hard and dense. It\u2019s been used historically for golf club heads and handles for tools and knives.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Other attractions in bloom are Carolina Silverbell, Blue Phlox, Fosteriana Tulip, Hoary Azalea, Cucumber Magnolia, Tower-of-jewels, Snowball Pincushion Cactus, Pineapple Guava, Dwarf Fothergilla, Throatwort and Ixia.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Inside Longwood&#8217;s Conservatory, visitors can check out the towering Clerodendrum schmidtii (chains of glory) as well as nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the Orchid House.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d &#8212; tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Admission to Longwood Gardens is $35 for adults, $21 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and $20 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Another venue where you can enjoy flowers up close is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, <a id=\"OWA17158bd1-a287-18a6-70dd-a93e2d93e85c\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tylerarboretum.org\/\">www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This is a special weekend at Tyler \u2013 the weekend for the Arboretum\u2019s \u201c2026 Plant Sale.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This special fundraiser, which will be open to the public on May 2 and 3, helps care for the precious natural lands, trails, and gardens at Tyler Arboretum.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">It features wide plant choices in an outdoor venue, knowledgeable staff and volunteers, and ample parking.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Event hours are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. each day.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This Saturday, the\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel Shipyard (1124 East Seventh Street, Wilmington, Delaware, <a id=\"OWA42af7878-179d-d0e2-7d43-b21091175975\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kalmarnyckel.org\/\">www.kalmarnyckel.org<\/a>) is beginning its 2026 season of live sails.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Sailing season returns with river cruises in Wilmington and tall ship sails in Historic New Castle. Tickets for day sails plus private ship rentals are now available.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can celebrate the opening of the\u00a0Kalmar Nyckel\u2019s sailing season with free Kalmar Nyckel deck tours from noon-4 p.m. on behalf of Noramco, free Maritime Outdoor Adventure Course activities all day, free tours of the Copeland Maritime Center museum and free admission and parking.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The ship is a beautiful recreation of the original\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel, which was built in Holland in the 1620s. Her main mast is taller than a 10-story building, and she carries 7,600 square feet of sail area and six miles of rigging.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The original\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel was a Swedish-owned, three-masted armed pinnace that sailed from Goteborg, Sweden in November of 1637 and brought the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">In 1986 a group of citizens established the\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel Foundation to design, build and launch a replica of the\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel at a shipyard adjacent to the original landing site.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The new\u00a0Kalmar\u00a0Nyckel was constructed there and was launched on September 28, 1997. She was commissioned on May 9, 1998, and now serves as Delaware\u2019s sea-going Ambassador of Good Will. She is a fully functional sail training vessel and has represented Delaware all over the country.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On May 3 at 1 p.m., Rockwood Park &amp; Museum (<a id=\"OWAad3d1429-805a-42e1-604d-4fd8afa68499\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/local?lid=YN873x18286130963257814608&amp;id=YN873x18286130963257814608&amp;q=Rockwood+Park&amp;name=Rockwood+Park&amp;cp=39.772491455078125~-75.52085876464844&amp;ppois=39.772491455078125_-75.52085876464844_Rockwood+Park\">4671 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, <\/a>\u00a0Delaware, 4671 Washington Street Ext, Wilmington, <a id=\"OWAacba8f27-e58b-9903-9d75-a67941874b05\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newcastlede.gov\/431\/Rockwood-Park-Museum\">www.newcastlede.gov\/431\/Rockwood-Park-Museum<\/a>) is hosting \u201cRockwood Paranormal Reveal.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This program reveals the most recent paranormal happenings at Rockwood Mansion with photographic and video evidence, unexplained experiences, and answering questions about the paranormal.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Rockwood Paranormal Experience Team will review various paranormal equipment which guests will use to investigate during the \u201cClassic Paranormal Experience Program.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event is for Ages 16-and-up and tickets are $10.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Newlin Grist\u00a0Mill (219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, <a id=\"OWA358d341c-bbfa-1b8c-79b7-ac12b3ac956f\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/newlingristmill.org\/\">newlingristmill.org<\/a>)\u00a0will present its \u201c1704 Mill Tour\u201d on May 2 and 3.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can take a guided tour of the site\u2019s 1704 water powered mill.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 12 and under.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">While these events are all based on earth and what earth produces, there is another event this weekend that has its base beyond earth.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The John\u00a0Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, <a id=\"OWA0d8b396f-55ea-7e4a-16e0-4a4a623cf1dd\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz\">www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/a>) will host \u201cBird Walk with Cliff and Nancy Hence\u201d on May 2 at 9 a.m.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Participants will be able to discover the 300+ species of birds that use the Refuge during their migration routes &#8212; each week guarantee different species.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Walk will meet by the Visitor Center and take place at a relaxed pace on flat surfaces.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cElmwood Park Zoo\u201d (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, <a id=\"OWAd750b563-972a-0c30-a17e-7a9a9a672b88\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.elmwoodparkzoo.org\/\">www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) is hosting \u201cParty for the Planet\u201d on May 2.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The event, which runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., is the Zoo\u2019s annual celebration of Earth Day and all things eco-friendly.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cParty for the Planet\u201d is a family fun-filled day that emphasizes the importance of conservation and the environment.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Guests can enjoy demonstrations and education stations featuring animals, recycling, sustainable living and more.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Zoo admission starts at $14.95.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The 2026 season has begun at Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, <a href=\"http:\/\/nemoursestate.org\/\">nemoursestate.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">There will be a \u201cGuided Mansion Tour\u201d on May 2 starting at 9:30 a.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can get a different perspective on Nemours through this guide-led tour of Nemours Estate\u2019s Mansion.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children&#8217;s Health &#8212; follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Originally constructed in 1910,\u00a0Nemours\u00a0Estate is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Nemours\u00a0Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur&#8217;s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands and meadows.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The 2026 season is in full swing at Chanticleer (786 Church Street, Wayne, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chanticleergarden.org\/\">www.chanticleergarden.org<\/a>).<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Chanticleer estate dates from the early 20th-century, when land along the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was developed for summer homes to escape the heat of Philadelphia. Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., and his wife Christine chose the Wayne-St. Davids area to build their country retreat. The family&#8217;s pharmaceutical firm would become part of Merck &amp; Company in the 1920s.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Rosengartens hired architect and former classmate Charles L. Borie to design the house, which was completed in 1913. Landscape architect Thomas Sears designed the terraces as extensions of the house. A 1924 addition converted the summer home into a year-round residence and the family moved here permanently.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Rosengarten\u2019s humor is evident in naming his home after the estate \u201cChanticlere\u201d in Thackeray&#8217;s 1855 novel \u201cThe Newcomes.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">As the home of the Rosengartens, Chanticleer was beautiful and green with impressive trees and lawns. Most of the floral and garden development has occurred since 1990 &#8212; designed by Chanticleer staff and consultants.<br \/>\nThere are seven horticulturists, each responsible for the design, planting, and maintenance of an area. The areas are continually evolving, each with its own feel, yet joined together as one complete unit.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Admission to Chanticleer is $15 for adults and free for pre-teen children (12 years and under).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, <a id=\"OWA6a37102c-07c8-d14d-2d70-d509967fb8d6\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hagley.org\/\">www.hagley.org<\/a>), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, is presenting its\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0exhibition.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can learn about the patent process and see examples of early American ingenuity in the\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0exhibition.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201c<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Nation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the \u201cgolden age\u201d of American invention, in the late 1800s.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley\u2019s unique collection &#8212; highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Patent models are scaled representations of inventions and were part of the patent application process for nearly 100 years.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201c<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Nation of Inventors\u201d includes patent models from well-known inventors and companies like Ball (Mason Jars), Jim Beam, Bissell, Corliss, Steinway, and Westinghouse.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201c<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Nation of Inventors\u201d is located on the first two floors of Hagley\u2019s Visitor Center. Visitors can plan to spend about 30 minutes on their self-guided tour of the exhibition.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Admission to Hagley is $22 for adults, $18 for students and seniors (62+) and $12 for children (6-14).<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Historic Odessa (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119, <a id=\"OWA8f57db51-0f30-063c-7dbe-cf3c97bb2b19\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.historicodessa.org\/\">www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is both a scenic and an historic site in Delaware.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Historic Odessa just reopened for spring tours and celebrated the beginning of its 2026 season.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Known in the 18th-century as Cantwell\u2019s Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River as a busy grain shipping port.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Today, visitors can stroll along tree-lined streets and admire examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture in one of the best-preserved towns in Delaware. They can also tour a remarkable collection of antiques and Americana preserved in period room settings and quaint exhibits.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Historic Odessa is open to the public from March through December, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0 The site is also open Monday by reservation.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum (1237 State Road, Andalusia, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.andalusiapa.org\/\">www.andalusiapa.org<\/a>) has opened for its 2026 season.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Located on a wooded promontory overlooking the Delaware River, Andalusia has been a stately presence on this stretch of water, just north of Philadelphia, for more than 200 years. The ancestral home of the Biddle family, Andalusia\u00a0is\u00a0also a natural paradise of native woodlands and spectacular gardens that have evolved over time.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Placed on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Landmarks\u00a0in 1966, the Big House\u00a0&#8212; one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States &#8212; provides an unparalleled look into our nation&#8217;s past, while also offering a glimpse into the life\u00a0of\u00a0a family\u00a0that helped to shape its future.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Its surrounding gardens delight the senses all through the year, from the tumbling, brightly colored leaves of fall to the floral extravaganza of spring and the abundance and scent of summer.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Self-Guided Garden Tours will be available Mondays through Wednesdays through November 4 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can stroll the spectacular formal gardens and native woodlands during a self-guided garden tour at their leisure and enjoy sweeping views from the banks of the Delaware River. Picnics are allowed on the grounds (with a &#8220;carry-in, carry-out&#8221; policy).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Academy\u00a0of\u00a0Natural\u00a0Sciences\u00a0of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, <a id=\"OWAc464ffd2-dbcf-0809-6781-2a4117168afb\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.ansp.org\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ansp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ansp.org<\/a>) has just opened a new exhibit \u2013 \u201cBotany of Nations.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can experience a groundbreaking exhibition that provides a new perspective on the legendary Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Co-curated with Enrique Salm\u00f3n, PhD, an ethnobotanist and author of IW\u00cdGARA: The Kinship of Plants and People, and developed with contributions from Indigenous cultural historians, \u201cBotany of Nations\u201d offers a culturally layered view of the plants of North America.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Collected on the famous expedition, some of the oldest plant specimens in the country today are housed in the Academy\u2019s own Lewis and Clark Herbarium.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Guests can learn how the Native Nations Meriwether Lewis met on the trail shaped America\u2019s plant knowledge long before Western scientists claimed these \u201cdiscoveries.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Centering the voices of Native Nations who have protected and cared for the lands for thousands of years, \u201cBotany of<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Nations\u201d presents plants as portals to Indigenous storytelling and knowledge.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors will:<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">See 18th and early 19th century scientific instruments, original journals, maps and herbarium sheets that illuminate the role of natural science on the Corps of Discovery.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">View Native American peace pipes as well as Corps of Discovery peace medals.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Navigate prairie, plains, plateau and Pacific coast landscapes within a model of the trail as you learn about the importance of plants such as tobacco and chokecherry through film, interactive media, cultural artifacts, sensory experiences and contemporary voices.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Watch a newly produced film about how Indigenous traditional land practices and cultural systems surrounding food provide contemporary solutions to today\u2019s biodiversity and climate challenges.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Experience a native plant garden on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to learn how you can grow heritage plants that foster biodiversity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Museum admission is $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and $18 for children (ages 2-12).<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Delaware Art Museum (2301\u00a0Kentmere\u00a0Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware, <a id=\"OWA77fdca09-1c57-b03c-d096-b60b40b9f051\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.delart.org\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.delart.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.delart.org<\/a>) is currently featuring several new exhibitions.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cLiving Indigenous,\u201d which runs through August 23,\u00a0celebrates the creative contributions of Indigenous artists living in and connected to Delaware, developed in partnership with the Nanticoke Indian Museum.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cCitizen Artist,\u201d which is on display through July 19, coincides with the Semiquincentennial in 2026.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The \u201cCitizen Artist\u201d\u00a0will meet a moment of national reflection with a celebration of artist workers in America.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cThe People\u2019s Gallery,\u201d which runs August 7 through September 6,\u00a0amplifies Delaware 250 by inviting up to 600 Delaware residents or DelArt Members to submit one work of art for exhibition in the Museum.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Admission is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $6 for youth.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, <a id=\"OWA94cfdda3-92e8-a2fe-9c64-ef40357d17ba\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sesameplace.com\/\">www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) will celebrate \u201cElmo\u2019s Springtacular\u201d now through June 14.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cElmo\u2019s Springtacular\u201d at Sesame Place is filled with furry fun and exciting events! Join in on the fun with an exciting line-up of meet &amp; greets, music, magic, pirate adventures, and fireworks.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This weekend, the featured event is \u201cDino Ranch.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">It&#8217;s\u00a0Veloci-Time! Saddle up and get ready for an adventure as the Dino-Ranchers roll into Sesame Place. Come join the fast-talking cowboy Jon and his speedy raptor Blitz as they talk about life on the pre-historic farm in this interactive, musical stage show.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Then, make a reservation to meet and take a photo with Jon and Blitz! Purchase the Dino Ranch VIP Experience to get a delicious buffet meal, a meet &amp; greet with the characters, and reserved seating at one of the Dino Ranch On Stage! shows.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, <a id=\"OWA06a24cde-da59-7bd3-bed1-38e8e461166d\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) started its season\u00a0 of \u201cGuided Mansion Tours\u201d a few weeks ago.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This week, there will be tours on May 3 at 1 and 2:30 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, iron master, shop owner, and owner of the mill now known as Mather Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Visitors can participate by watching a short film and then taking a tour. Guided tours of the mansion will depart at 1 and 2:30 p.m. all three days.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth (age 6-17) and free for children under 5.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Hope Lodge is a Blue Star Museum which means that active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families, are admitted free for regular tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, <a id=\"OWA3a977fe4-f51c-f42e-e170-bee32c82782e\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.ghosttour.com\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ghosttour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687, <a id=\"OWA9c640fb6-edde-4af1-3ed0-ba0f965b721f\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.ghosttour.com\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ghosttour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687, <a id=\"OWA94ae0fee-200e-91d6-1390-b015a8500b89\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.ghosttour.com\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ghosttour.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $28.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $28.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $28.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (<a id=\"OWAd91fab4c-58d3-857b-7dc0-a2e7af51b049\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.grimphilly.com\/\">www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the spring.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America\u2019s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Ticket prices start at $38.<a name=\"_Hlk165587858\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000, <a id=\"OWA6996b1f2-4852-fc8c-2fd8-4e4fba018550\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.peddlersvillage.com\/\">www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) will present \u201cThe Best of the Nest: Birdhouse Competition &amp; Display\u201d throughout its site.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cThe Best of the Nest: Birdhouse Competition &amp; Display\u201d runs now through May 25 and showcases unique birdhouses designed and built by members of the public.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Guests are invited to vote for their favorite birdhouses in multiple categories: traditional, whimsical, Bucks County landmark, and natural habitat.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">For this event, Peddler\u2019s Village is proud to partner with the\u00a0Bucks County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects\u00a0and the\u00a0Honey Hollow Nature Center.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">By participating in this event as either a birdhouse creator or a visitor, you can support two local nonprofits. Creators can donate their birdhouses to a fundraising auction, and visitors can donate either directly or by \u201cbuying\u201d additional votes for their People\u2019s Choice favorites. Donations can be made and ballots can be obtained at the Visitor and Event Center on Street Road.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The New Hope Railroad (32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, 215-862-2332, <a id=\"OWA8b0be36c-e0ee-9515-fa54-227e0da86788\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newhoperailroad.com\/\">www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cGrapevine Express\u201d on May 2 and 3 at 5 p.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Riders can choose premium parlor or lounge cars for an intimate one-hour (approximately) excursion through the wooded foothills of Bucks County. On the journey, they will be able to enjoy food and beverage service from the friendly and attentive parlor car attendants.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Each couple will receive an assortment of crudit\u00e9s, a lush charcuterie board, and a sweet treat to wrap up the experience. In addition, guests over 21 years of age will receive their choice of wine, beer, or whiskey flight from Bucks County.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">On May 2 and 3, the Strasburg Rail Road (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, <a id=\"OWAb590371c-a5e6-4f6f-0ff7-eb33350bae59\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.strasburgrailroad.com\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.strasburgrailroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is running a special train \u2013 \u201cThe Wine &amp; Cheese Train.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Passengers can enjoy the luxurious, climate-controlled first-class accommodations and a tasting of select wine, cheese, and crackers as they travel in style down the tracks from Strasburg to Paradise and back.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The train departs at 4 and 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sunday. The total trip time is 45 minutes.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">\u201cWine &amp; Cheese Train\u201d boards 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Riders must be 21 or older and have their photo ID ready when they board.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Featured wines are carefully selected from Waltz Vineyards, and cheeses are paired accordingly. Beer and select non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase upon request. Riders can purchase a souvenir wine glass on board the train if desired. Glasses are $10 each.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">In accordance with Pennsylvania law, alcohol is only served during the train ride. The rail line is not permitted to serve alcoholic beverages while the train is berthed in the station.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The Northern Central\u00a0Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, <a id=\"OWAed076fed-d0bc-5a0f-ada7-ed2a16e07b26\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" title=\"Protected by Outlook: http:\/\/www.northerncentralrailway.com\/. Click or tap to follow the link.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.northerncentralrailway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>)\u00a0is running a special excursion this weekend.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The \u201cHigh Tea Express\u201d will depart on May 3 at 11 a.m.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Your ticket includes a round-trip train ride to Glen Rock and a 1.5-hour English -style High Tea dining experience at Table 1837 \u2013 The Glen Rock Mill Inn.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">The English -Style High Tea includes a three-tier collection of English Tea accompaniments to share, including a variety of finger sandwiches, fresh baked scones, lemon curd or jam, Devonshire cream, whipped butter and fresh fruit.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">This will be followed by a glass of champagne with a fresh tossed salad of grilled chicken, mixed greens, and seasonal accompaniments. The experience finishes with a served dessert of Creme Brulee.<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementToProof\">Tickets are <a id=\"OWA94743877-e9da-4268-157c-a9512c63dbee\" class=\"OWAAutoLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.northerncentralrailway.com\/english-high-tea\/\">$82.99.<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u2013 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. 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