Family Art Day returns with another fun event
More than 250 people attend day of art and music in Anson B. Nixon Park
By Ben McWilliams, Special to The Times
Parents and kids alike had an enjoyable day at the second annual Family Art Day in Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT — Anson B. Nixon Park has hosted many family friendly community events this summer and saw yet another success this past Saturday with the second annual Family Art Day. The park...
Family Art Day, July 28
Features interactive activities for kids, families
KENNETT SQUARE – A variety of participatory art activities are planned for Saturday July 28th, at Anson B. Nixon Park’s Family Art Day.
The free event runs from 10 am to 3 pm, and offers many interactive activities for children. Creative activities include splatter paint, origami, watercolor, abstract painting, illuminated letters and masking...
Anson Nixon concert series starts June 13
Summer concert series marks return of music Wednesdays in the park
Music fans enjoy a show during the 2011 concert series at Anson B. Nixon Park. A new slate of music acts is planned for various Wednesday evenings this summer.
KENNETT — There is a great peace and tranquility that comes from sitting back on a lawn chair or stretching out on an old family blanket under the stars and enjoying an outdoor...
Kennett parks authority to hold planning session, March 14
Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) announces the commencement of a Master Plan project for the Anson B. Park that will provide the vision and strategic direction for Park features and facilities.
On March 14, at 6:00 p.m., at the Genesis HealthCare building (101 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA – enter at side near parking garage walkway) the public...
Fenster and Breeding winners for 8th Annual KAPRB Kids Run
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Competitors make a turn in the eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run at Anson B. Nixon Park.
KENNETT — The eighth annual KAPRB Kids Cross Country run was held last Thursday night under perfect conditions. At race time at 7 p.m. it was cloudy and 77 degrees at Anson B. Nixon park. The race lead by race director Claire Finfrock and a...
Summerfest wraps up successful 2011 concert season at Nixon, Aug 10
Concert at Anson B. Nixon Park benefits free concert series
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
KENNETT — After an amazing eight weeks of free concerts, the music at Anson B. Nixon Park is coming to an end for the season. However, there is one last show left to be played: Summerfest.
Summerfest is a concert and a fundraiser, benefitting and funding the free concerts that are so popular...
Andrew Lipke and the Prospects play Anson B. Nixon Park
Summer Concert Series continues through the summer heat
By Eddy K. Foster, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
Andrew Lipke and the Prospects
KENNETT — Summer is in full swing at Anson B. Nixon park in Kennett Square, where the weekly concerts rock music lovers every Wednesday. This week, alternative rock group Andrew Lipke and the Prospects rocked the stage.
According to his official biography, South...
Kids’ cross country race, Aug. 4
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park and Recreation Kids Cross Country Race is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 4. Free training will also be provided at Anson B. Nixon park from 8 a.m.-9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays leading up to race day.
This fun event is scheduled at 7 pm, with registration opening at 6pm. Children will run a 1.5 mile race course. The event is free to any child ages 14...
Free concert series at Anson Nixon starts June 15
Wednesday nights will be swingin’ in the park all summer long
Christie Lenee is a among an exciting slate of concert performers scheduled for this year's free concert series in Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett.
KENNETT SQUARE – “Summertime and the livin’ is easy” goes the classic Gershwin song. What can be more idyllic than relaxing outdoors under a canopy of trees and stars and listening...
Community center proposed for Anson B. Nixon Park
Old waterworks building in park seen as option for multiple public uses if renovated.
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
The Kennett Township Building
KENNETT — Richard Lyon, a representative of the Kennett Area Park Authority, presented details regarding a proposed community center within Anson B. Nixon Park to the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors on Monday.
“There’s...
