What To Do: 20th anniversary of W. Chester Chili Cookoff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides.
On October 9, West Chester will be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site of the West...
Everything you need to know about local Halloween events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve
When October arrives each year, Halloween events are omnipresent. Some are kid-friendly, some are elaborate, and some are really scary. Some are one- or two-day events and some last as long as six or seven weeks. They come in all shapes and sizes — and they are everywhere.
One of the most popular Halloween events in...
What To Do: With warmer weather, time to get outside
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
For some, a pleasant spring weekend means it is time to kick back with friends and enjoy sipping on favorite wines. For others, it’s a time to get outdoors and enjoy nature’s colorful display of wildflowers, emerging plants and spring blossoms.
This weekend, there are events around the area to satisfy either party and even one that reaches...
What To Do: Looking for a safe family outing? Head to the zoo
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Philadelphia Zoo
Recently, there has been a relaxing of the area’s state governments’ “stay at home” and “no social gatherings” restrictions which had been imposed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Attractions such as tourist sites, amusement parks, zoos, gardens and arboretums, state and national parks and family fun centers are...
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...
What To Do: With a break in the weather, get outside for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Goshen 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: ‘Fairly’ good time to get out and enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Goshen 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, which...
What To Do: Nightscape lights up the night at Longwood
From the Goshen Fair to cars, a wide range of summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
‘Nightscape’ is back for a second year at Longwood Gardens.
“Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience,” which made its debut last year at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org/nightscape), was so nice they decided to do it twice.
Most...
What To Do: WWII remembrance, water fun & more
House and Garden tour, street fests just part of busy weekend schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Mid Atlantic Air Museum will be paying tribute to the 70th anniversary of D-Day, with a vintage air show, feature World War II-era planes, reenactors (as pictured aboves) period music and comedy acts.
If you take a short trip past the northwestern part of Chester County, you can...
