What To Do: Dia de Reyes celebrations top local events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rosca de Reyes
The list of holiday celebrations in November and December seemingly is larger than that of the other 10 months combined.
Now it’s January and the list looks like it has been decimated by outside forces.
Fortunately, there are still plenty of events and special activities on the area calendar with “Día de Reyes” one of the first.
Three...
What To Do: Holiday events at area zoos, amusement parks and on the rails
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
LumiNature
A great way for kids – kids of all ages — to enjoy the holiday season is by visiting the Christmas events at the area’s zoos, amusement parks and tourist railroads.
Now through January 4, the Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, www.philadelphiazoo.org) will host LumiNature, a gigantic holiday season light...
On Stage: Cheadle, Chavous highlight show just before Christmas
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
On the last weekend before Christmas, Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, www.jameyshouseofmusic.com) is offering some musical gifts for its audiences featuring concerts by two of the most talented blues/jazz/rock singers in the Delaware Valley – Lisa Chavous and Laura Cheadle.
Chavous will be the headliner...
What To Do (Part II): Holiday events for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
Finding a holiday event to check out is difficult around here.
That is finding which one, two, three or more that you want to check out.
This area provides a Smörgåsbord of Christmas activities to whet your appetite.
The Coatesville Christmas Parade (www.coatesvillechristmasparade.com), which is Chester County’s...
Kennett Library announces schedule of winter events
Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. December, January, and February are filled with programs and events that will fuel the community’s passions and inspirations.
Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “It might be cold outside, but the programming at the Kennett Library is sure to warm your heart and bring you great enjoyment this winter. ...
The Phanatic joins the party at the Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 7
Photo by: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
It’s a Small World at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This year’s theme, “Winter Holidays Around the World” strikes an inclusive theme with the celebration of all holidays (traditions) in all countries. The parade,...
What To Do: Fireworks, fun for Fourth of July
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
This is Fourth of July week and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
The 44th Annual Downingtown Good Neighbor Day (www.GoodNeighborDay.com) will be held on July 4 at Kerr Park in Downingtown from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Activities will get underway with a “Prayer and Flag Ceremony”...
Kennett Summerfest to offer even more food, wines, music for 2024
Kennett Summerfest is back June 9, bigger and better than ever.
The beginning of June in Kennett Square is a time to celebrate Summer, relax, and revel in the abundance that the heart of the Brandywine Valley has to offer. Kennett Summerfest Wine + Food Festival on June 9th provides the quintessential opportunity to indulge in a fusion of the finest local wines, culinary delights, floral displays,...
Planning meeting set for Chester County 250
US Rep. Chrissy Houlahan with Randall Spackman, Kent Snell and Noah Lewis on Veterans Day in Chester County.
With the nation’s 250th anniversary fast approaching, it’s time for Chester County organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals to get ready.
CC250 will host a community planning summit on Friday, June 7 at Thornbury Farm in West Chester from 8:30 – 12:30. Attendees will have the opportunity...
Coatesville announces 1 year hiatus for Grand Prix to manage growth of the event
Classic cars and motorcycles will not be running on the streets of Coatesville in 2024 as organizers of the Coatesville Grand Prix work to manage growth of the event.
The City of Coatesville announced the hiatus Monday of the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix (CIVGP) as organizers seek to reimagine Chester County’s premiere vintage car and motorcycle exhibition that attracts more than 5,000...
