{"id":30171,"date":"2016-06-17T10:30:21","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T14:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=30171"},"modified":"2016-06-17T09:44:07","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T13:44:07","slug":"what-to-do-nothing-beats-a-summer-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=30171","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Nothing beats a summer fair"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"p1\"><em>Also: Lots to do with Dad this Fathers&#8217; Day<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span><em><span class=\"s1\">Staff Writer, The Times<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30174\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30174\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30174\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1-350x233.jpg\" alt=\"Summer kicks off in the area June 21, when St. Joseph's Church in Downingtown holds its annual Community Festival.\" width=\"350\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/st.-joes-community-festival-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30174\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Summer kicks off in the area June 21, when St. Joseph&#8217;s Church in Downingtown holds its annual Community Festival.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Summertime has arrived and warm weather agendas are usually filled with fun events &#8212; especially festivals and country fairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The attraction of a summer fair is timeless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The glow of lights from amusement rides, the sound of carnival barkers and the smell of popcorn, cotton candy and corndogs all are an integral part of summertime experiences for kids of all ages.<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From June 21-25, the sights, sounds and smells of a fair will be filling the air in Downingtown when Saint Joseph Church (338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, 610-269-8294, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjoesfestival.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.stjoesfestival.com<\/span><\/a>) hosts its annual \u201cCommunity Festival.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The event will feature all the traditional things associated with a summer festival &#8212; including exciting rides and amusement games. There will also be food concessions with all the standard festival fare &#8212; cotton candy, ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, corn dogs, soft pretzels and cheese fries along with mozzarella sticks, tomato pie and hot roast beef sandwiches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There will be live music every day &#8212; Downingtown School of Rock and Jive Jump &amp; Wail &amp; Hot Taters (June 21), James McCullough and DeLaSalle String Band (June 22), Top Down (June 23) \u201cMystery Guest?\u201d (June 24) and Danielle &amp; Jennifer (June 25 &#8212; tentative).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A gala fireworks show is slated for June 17. Festival hours are 6-10 p.m. June 21-23 and 6-11 p.m. on June 24 and 25.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-963 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/kennett-brewing-company-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"kennett brewing company\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" \/>On June 21, the Kennett Brewing Company (109 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-0440, <a href=\"http:\/\/kennettbrewingcompany.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">kennettbrewingcompany.com<\/span><\/a>) is hosting a special event &#8212; a music-driven block party to celebrate the brewery\u2019s first anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The party is scheduled to get underway at 5 p.m. with a live set by Jack Marshall and continue until 11:55 p.m. The Sermon! will perform from 6-7 p.m. followed by Mason Porter at 8 p.m., Mason Super Sermon Porter at 9 p.m. and Joe Hillman and Nick DiSebastian at 10 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Kennett Brewing Company will be releasing a special anniversary beer and will also have limited edition anniversary half growlers for sale. Attendees are invited to taste the anniversary beer then enter the \u201cName the Anniversary Beer Contest\u201d &#8212; winner gets a free 32-ounce growler filled with beer of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket options are $10 (one beer ticket and access to music area) and $10 designated driver ticket (meal ticket and access to music area).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want more live music under the stars, consider making the short drive to downtown Wilmington.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From June 21-25, Rodney Square in the center of Wilmington will host the 28<\/span><span class=\"s3\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0Annual DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival (11<\/span><span class=\"s3\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0and Market streets, Wilmington, 302-576-3095,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The free annual event will kick off at 6 p.m. on June 21 with a concert featuring the Wilmington Youth Jazz Band, Maya Bellardo and the Clifford Brown Supergroup. The show on June 22 will present Miles Jaye, Marcus Johnson and the Ultimate Clifford Brown Tribute Band featuring Nicolas Payton, Dr. Eddie Henderson, Leon Jordan Jr., Sharp Radway, Eric Wheeler and John Lamkin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The line-up for June 23 includes Best Kept Soul, Jibaro con Tumbao with Miguel Orlando and Adriel Gonzales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On June 24, there will be a concert starting at 6 p.m. with Aniyajazz, Nadjah Nicole and Andra Day followed by a block party at 9:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Music gets underway on June 25 at 1 p.m. with Robert Glasper followed by Saul Rubin Trio, Valery Ponomarev, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Euge Groove and Kim Waters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you\u2019re looking for another fun, family event this weekend, a good place to look is Winterthur Museum, Garden &amp; Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.winterthur.org\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.winterthur.org<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30176\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/winterthur-enchanted-summer-day-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30176\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30176\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/winterthur-enchanted-summer-day-1-350x210.jpg\" alt=\"Winterthur's annual Enchanted Summer Day is Saturday.\" width=\"350\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/winterthur-enchanted-summer-day-1-350x210.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/winterthur-enchanted-summer-day-1-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/winterthur-enchanted-summer-day-1.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30176\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winterthur&#8217;s annual Enchanted Summer Day is Saturday.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On June 18 from 11 a.m. &#8211; 3 p.m., the historic site, which is located on Route 52 in northern Delaware just south of the Pennsylvania state line, hosts its annual Enchanted Summer Day &#8212; the day when Winterthur\u2019s Enchanted Woods celebrates its anniversary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Enchanted Summer Day features crafts displays, live entertainers and food concessions. There will be an array of family activities, including storytelling, face painting, kids\u2019 games and strolling entertainment. Hoop chasing, ring toss, and the Game of Graces will be played on the lawn north of Enchanted Woods. Crafts include making tiny turtle puppets, bug-eyed visors, and fluttering friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Strolling musicians Slyte of Hand will perform Celtic music. Strolling storyteller Terry Colonna will tell tales as she roams through the woods from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Strolling magician Magic Tad will be performing tricks during the same time as he wanders around the woods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Family-friendly events are also planned inside the museum that day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The \u201cTime Traveler\u2019s Tour,\u201d designed for children ages 4-11, leaves every half hour from the Galleries Reception Desk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Touch-It Room, near the Galleries Reception Desk, is a kid-oriented space where everything is touchable. From 12:30-4:30 pm, children can explore spaces inspired by a 1750s parlor, a colonial-era kitchen and an 1830s general store. A tea set, kitchenware, dress-up clothes, and wooden toys provide playful ways to learn about early American life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Preschool packs, available from the Galleries Reception Desk, allow children to discover and learn with hands-on activities that bring to life objects in the first floor galleries. Each of the four packs includes stories, puzzles, and games on a different theme.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Enchanted Woods is a unique children\u2019s garden at Winterthur &#8212; a three-acre area where the \u201cfairy folk\u201d have created a magical garden for children of all ages. The site, which is situated under a canopy of majestic oak trees, features attractions such as the Tulip Tree House, Green Man\u2019s Lair, the Troll Bridge and the Faerie Cottage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Enchanted Woods is located within the larger 60-acre garden at Winterthur, the former country estate of Henry Francis du Pont. Winterthur is famous for its world-class collection of over 85,000 American antiques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On June 21, there will be a special lecture titled \u201cThe Role of Religious Orders in the Introduction of Asian Arts to the Americas.\u201d It will start at 6 p.m. at Copeland Lecture Hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Gauvin Alexander Bailey, professor and Alfred and Isabel Bader Chair in Southern Baroque Art at Queen\u2019s University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada), will examine how missionaries from Catholic religious orders such as the Jesuits and Franciscans &#8212; because of their privileged position in the vanguard of European expansion into both Asia and Native America &#8212; were able to connect visual cultures of profoundly different peoples across vast distances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tickets for the lecture are $15.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Winterthur\u2019s \u201cMusic Along the Bank\u201d series continues on June 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. along the banks of Clenny Run with live music by Buffalo Chip and the Heard. Visitors are invited to bring a blanket, picnic, and family and friends to enjoy music under an open sky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Music starts at 6 p.m. with tickets priced at $15 (with children 16 and under admitted free). The Museum Store and Cottage Caf\u00e9 will be open for light fare, wine, beer, and other beverages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Regular admission to Winterthur is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors (62 and older) and students and $5 for children (ages 2-11).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30177\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fatherfest-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30177\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30177\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fatherfest-1-350x263.jpg\" alt=\"Get Dad flying at &quot;Fatherfest&quot; at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester.\" width=\"350\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fatherfest-1-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fatherfest-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fatherfest-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/fatherfest-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get Dad flying at &#8220;Fatherfest&#8221; at the American Helicopter Museum in West Chester.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have you ever heard a helicopter in the sky above you and not looked up?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s possible but not probable. Checking out a chopper flying overhead is virtually impossible to resist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you want to see helicopters flying above, just head to the American Helicopter Museum &amp; Education Center (1220 American Blvd., Brandywine Airport, West Chester, 610-436-9600, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.helicoptermuseum.org\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.helicoptermuseum.org<\/span><\/a>) when it celebrates Fathers\u2019 Day on June 19 with its annual event known as \u201cFatherfest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The American Helicopter Museum\u2019s annual \u201cFatherfest\u201d will get underway at 11 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. Visitors can check out static displays, take a tour of the museum, and &#8212; for an extra fee &#8212; treat their fathers to a ride in a chopper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As an added attraction, the popular family event also features remote control helicopter shows, jugglers, \u201cStar Wars\u201d impersonators, science stations, a magic show, and a variety of inflatables (including a 20-foot dual lane slide).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cFatherfest\u201d will also feature an \u201cAntique Car and Motorcycle Show\u201d with exhibitors competing for prizes, music by DJ Albert with Fast Eddie and an array of concession booths with food, beverages and souvenirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Video link for the American Helicopter Museum &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-T6PoIi79YA\"><span class=\"s2\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-T6PoIi79YA<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Admission to the event is $10. Helicopter rides, which will be available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., will cost $60 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Morris Arboretum (100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-247-5777, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.business-services.upenn.edu\/arboretum\/index.shtml\"><span class=\"s2\">http:\/\/www.business-services.upenn.edu\/arboretum\/index.shtml<\/span><\/a>) is celebrating Father\u2019s Day on June 19 with \u201cInsider Art Show &amp; Sale\u201d from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and \u201cGrist Mill Demonstration Day\u201d from 1-4 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The art sale, which features free admission, will be located at Bloomfield Farm. Visitors will be able to enjoy the original art and craft works of Morris Arboretum\u2019s talented staff and members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cGrist Mill Demonstration Day\u201d will focus on the Springfield Mills at Morris Arboretum &#8212; a site that has been carefully restored and made operational once again by a dedicated group of volunteers. Attendees will be able to visit this 19th-century mill and see how corn was milled for meal and flour.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30179\" style=\"width: 360px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/del-mus-nat-hist-family-fun-day-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30179\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-30179\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/del-mus-nat-hist-family-fun-day-1-350x243.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cFamily Fun Day\u201d is just part of an exciting weekend at the Delaware Museum of Natural History.\" width=\"350\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/del-mus-nat-hist-family-fun-day-1-350x243.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/del-mus-nat-hist-family-fun-day-1-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/del-mus-nat-hist-family-fun-day-1.jpg 760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-30179\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cFamily Fun Day\u201d is just part of an exciting weekend at the Delaware Museum of Natural History.<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Special things are happening this weekend at the Delaware Museum of Natural History (4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, 302-658-9111, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.delmnh.org\/\"><span class=\"s4\">http:\/\/www.delmnh.org<\/span><\/a>) &#8212; \u201cFamily Fun Day\u201d and the opening of a new exhibit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cFamily Fun Day,\u201d which is scheduled for June 18 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., will feature a fossil dig, a puppet show, face painting, Lego robots, nature craft activities, and hands-on science experiments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Outdoor activities will be provided by the museum\u2019s community partners &#8212; Woodside Farm Creamery, DNREC, Wetland Monitoring and Assessment, Faithful Friends Animal Society, WJBR, First State Heritage Park, Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network\/Manomet, Winterthur, Mt. Cuba Center, Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, Central YMCA of Delaware, UD\u2019s Chapter of The Wildlife Society, Autism Delaware, DE Division of Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police, Children in Nature and First State National Historical Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The new exhibit is \u201cExtreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss,\u201d which is set to open on June 18 and run through September 5.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cExtreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss\u201d depicts the mysteries of the ocean\u2019s greatest depths: thermal vents and the unusual creatures that thrive near them, deep-sea research submersibles, and shipwrecks, including Titanic. The exhibit introduces biology, chemistry, geology, history, and the critical role that technology plays in exploring our world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Museum admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors (60 and older) and $7 for children (ages 3-17).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The West Chester Railroad (Market Street, West Chester, 610-430-2233, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.westchesterrr.net\/\"><span class=\"s5\">www.westchesterrr.net<\/span><\/a>) is presenting a pair of special activities this weekend &#8212; \u201cWest Chester History Train\u201d and \u201cFather\u2019s Day Express.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The \u201cWest Chester History Train,\u201d which is scheduled for June 18 at 10 a.m., offers a train ride back into history to learn about one of the earliest operating railroads in America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Westtown Township historian David Walter and West Chester University Professor Jim Jones will provide an interactive presentation and bring the scenic eight miles of track alive with the area\u2019s rich history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Special focal points along the railroad are Oakbourne Station, Westtown Station, Chesterbrook Farm (now Wiggin\u2019s Tree Farm), Cheyney Station, Locksley Station, and the final stop of Glen Mills. The station at Glen Mills will be open with railroad-related displays in the waiting room for all passengers to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for children (ages 2-12).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The \u201cFather\u2019s Day Express\u201d trains will depart at noon and 2 p.m. on June 19 and feature a 90-minute round trip train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on his special day. All dads ride for a special reduced fare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for children (ages 2-12) &#8212; and $5 for fathers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Wilmington &amp; Western Railroad (2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-998-193, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wwrr.com\/\"><span class=\"s5\">www.wwrr.com<\/span><\/a>) will run its \u201cFather\u2019s Day Express\u201d on June 19 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This event is powered by a visiting steam locomotive &#8212; Lehigh Valley Coal Company No. 126 &#8212; which will be in Delaware as part of the rail line\u2019s series of 50th Anniversary events.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tickets are $14 for adults, $13 for senior citizens and $12 for children (ages 2-12). Dads can purchase their tickets for half-price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Without question, one of the most popular special attractions each year at the Strasburg Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.strasburgrailroad.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/span><\/a>) is \u201cDay Out With Thomas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There is a mutual love affair between kids and Thomas the Tank Engine and it\u2019s especially evident when Thomas gets up-close and personal with his fans during his visits to the Strasburg Railroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Every year, the steam locomotive named Thomas makes several visits to Lancaster County where he entertains enthusiastic children and their parents. The locomotive, which has its own PBS television series, will return to Strasburg for nine days of \u201cDay Out With Thomas\u201d from June 18-26.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0For more than 50 years, Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have been favorites of preschoolers and their parents. Based on \u201cThe Railway Series\u201d (classic stories authored by a father who loved trains and wanted a shared experience with his son), \u201cThomas &amp; Friends\u201d has evolved into a rite of passage that inspires imagination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Fans will be able to get personal with Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized operating steam locomotive who will be talking for the first time ever. And, they will also be able to ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet the locomotive\u2019s buddy Percy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Percy, who is a larger-than-life, full-size locomotive just like his friend Thomas, will be there for all days of the event. A ride behind Percy may be purchased as an add-on to the \u201cDay Out With Thomas\u201d ticket. Percy\u2019s ride will last approximately 12 minutes. In between trips, Percy will talk with families and be available between trips for photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tickets for \u201cDay Out With Thomas,\u201d which are $21, include the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as a variety of Thomas &amp; Friends themed entertainment such as storytelling, video viewing, temporary tattoos of Island of Sodor friends and an Imagination Station. The Percy Package is available for an additional $6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-967 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/intercourse-logo.gif\" alt=\"intercourse logo\" width=\"252\" height=\"253\" \/>From June 17-19, Intercourse Community Park (3730 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gordonville, 717- 768-8585, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.intercourseheritagedays.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">http:\/\/www.intercourseheritagedays.com<\/span><\/a>) will host \u201cIntercourse Heritage Days.\u201d The free event will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, 6:30 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Activities on June 17 will include Lancaster\u2019s Flavor Fest Celebration, a pedal tractor pull, a petting zoo, a spelling bee, a volleyball tournament, the \u201cNinth Annual Shoofly Pie Baking Contest, music by the Sunny Side Blue Grass Band and the \u201cHeritage Display of History of Intercourse.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The schedule for June 18 features the \u201cPancake and Sausage Breakfast in the Park,\u201d \u201cTogether Initiative\u2019s Fifth Annual Run, Ride, Walk &amp; Scoot Activities,\u201d a food showcase, a volleyball tournament, a \u201cKids Variety Show,\u201d music by The Churchmen, an antique tractor show and a fireworks display at dusk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cHeritage Events,\u201d which will be presented throughout the day, include demonstrations of horseshoeing, butchering, sling shooting, and wood carving. On June 19, the event will wrap up with a \u201cSunday Worship Service\u201d starting at 10 a.m. at the Intercourse Park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The annual Hay Creek Classic Car &amp; Motorcycle Show, which will be held on June 18 at Joanna Furnace (1250 Furnace Road, Geigertown, 610-286-0388,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.haycreek.org\/\"><span class=\"s2\"><i>http:\/\/www.haycreek.org<\/i><\/span><\/a>), will feature a wide variety of vintage vehicles spanning more than 80 years of transportation history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rows of antique cars will be on display throughout the day &#8212; from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Also during this June Third Saturday at Joanna Furnace event, local veterans of all U.S. Wars will be honored. At 9:45 a.m. the official veterans\u2019 celebration begins with the flag raising and the National Anthem sung by Phyllis Hummel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitors can \u201cMeet A Vet\u201d. Veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam and the Gulf War will be located in the tent behind the main stage with table set-ups of personal memorabilia from their service and will talk to visitors about their war experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Also, visitors can interact with numerous re-enactors and historians portraying military personnel from all branches of the U.S. military including a Civil War re-enactor, Revolutionary War re-enactor, and over a dozen re-enactors from the Greater Pennsylvania Military Vehicle Historical Society with 20th-century vehicles and military displays. Visitors will be able to talk with all the re-enactors from various military units and see their encampments, vehicles, weapons and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This free admission event runs from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. The day begins with the Joanna Furnace Breakfast Buffet served from 7-11 a.m. The monthly flea and vendor market opens at 7 a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Other attractions include 19th-century manufacturing equipment demonstrations, a Model-T transmission seminar showing the simplicity and uniqueness of Henry Ford\u2019s Model-T transmission, the Hay Creek Hill Climb, and \u201cVeterans in Review.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There will also be a \u201cFlag Retirement Ceremony.\u201d \u00a0Any visitors who are in possession of torn and tattered flags are encouraged to bring them along so that they may be honorably disposed of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">St. Anthony\u2019s Italian Festival (St. Anthony of Padua Church, 901 North DuPont Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-421-2790, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stanthonysfestival.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.stanthonysfestival.com<\/span><\/a> is entering its home stretch and will close on June 19. The event features cafes, carnival rides, live Italian music and amusement games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This festival is more than just a carnival with rides and food. It also is an educational experience with a focus each year on a different cultural region in Italy. This year, the focus is on the\u00a0Abruzzo region. Many members of the St. Anthony\u2019s community, and many Italian-Americans in the Delaware region, trace their origins back to the Abruzzo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The festival has become famous for its array of tasty Italian food. Visitors will be able to enjoy such taste treats as spezzato, pizza, sausage and peppers, panzarotti, porkette, clams and spaghetti, pasta fagioli, pizza frita, meatball sandwiches, mozzarella sticks, calamari rings, spaghetti dinners and fresh espresso and cappuccino.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There is a $5 admission fee for all visitors ages 14-61. Seniors (age 61 and older) and children (age 13 and under who are accompanied by parent or guardian 18 or older) will be admitted free.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On June 18, the 2016 Juneteenth Festival in Germantown (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.freedomsbackyard.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.freedomsbackyard.com<\/span><\/a>) will be held along the 6300 Block of Germantown Avenue. Midway through June each year, Historic Germantown honors the end of slavery in the U.S. during its annual Juneteenth Festival at The Johnson House.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The community festival begins with the Freedom Walk on Germantown Avenue leading up to a day of performances, family-friendly events and educational activities teaching visitors about the history of anti-slavery and abolitionist movements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The event begins at 10 a.m. at 5109 Germantown Avenue &#8212; at the State Marker commemorating the site of the writing of the First Protest Against Slavery.From there the \u201cFreedom Walk\u201d parade will march up Germantown Avenue to the Johnson House to kickoff festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The list of attractions includes historical re-enactments, food, live music, a cultural marketplace, a \u201cBlack Colleges Matter Panel,\u201d an \u201cUnsung Hero Award Ceremony\u201d and a Beer Garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Garden State Discovery Museum (2040 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 856-424-1233,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoverymuseum.com\/\"><span class=\"s2\">www.discoverymuseum.com<\/span><\/a>) is offering special events for both kids and adults this weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On June 18, the children-oriented museum will host \u201cCome As You Art! A Party For Grown Ups.\u201d The event, which runs from 7:30-11 p.m., is an indoor and outdoor night of art activities and auctions, food, local wines and beer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The gala, which is one of the museum\u2019s primary annual fund-raising events, will also offer live musical entertainment featuring the Stan Maltz Big Band Orchestra.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On June 18 and 19, the Garden State Discovery Museum will have a special attraction guaranteed to keep kids\u2019 interest &#8212; the \u201cBubble and Bounce Festival.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The festival, which is being staged to commemorate the museum\u2019s birthday month, will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. each day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Admission to the Garden State Discovery Museum is $13.95 for adults and children (12 months and over) and $12.95 for seniors. Children visiting the Museum must be accompanied by an adult (18 or older).All programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Also: Lots to do with Dad this Fathers&#8217; Day By Denny Dyroff,\u00a0Staff Writer, The Times Summertime has arrived and warm weather agendas are usually filled with fun events &#8212; especially festivals and country fairs. The attraction of a summer fair is timeless. 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