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By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Enjoying a drink in an outdoor setting is always a well-liked activity. This weekend, there are several events around the area that feature that kind of scenario.<\/p>\n

From June 24-26, the Kennett Brewing Company (http:\/\/kennettbrewingcompany.com<\/a>) will present its Seventh Annual Anniversary Party.<\/p>\n

While in previous years, the event was a one-day affair, the 2022 Party will be a three-day event featuring music, dancing, camping, swimming, volleyball, and beer.<\/p>\n

The Seventh Annual KBC Anniversary Party will be held at Camp Oak Hill (53 Camp Road, Nottingham).<\/p>\n

Friday music schedule features Tommy Froelich Band, Paul Wilkinson, and Joe Hillman. The musical roster for Saturday is The Sermon, Amanda & Teddy, The Bones Brigade, Montana Wild Axe, The Joe Hillman Band, It\u2019s About the People, The Flying Komorowski Brothers, and Midnight Special. <\/p>\n

Tickets are $100 per person and include tent camping. Children under 12 are free. There are no refunds, and the event will be held rain or shine. Dogs are allowed but must be leashed at all times.<\/p>\n

There will be food trucks on site.<\/p>\n

The following items are prohibited: drones or any other remote flying devices, illegal and illicit substances of any kind, outside alcohol of any kind, weapons or explosives of any kind, fireworks.<\/p>\n

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Chaddsford Winery<\/p><\/div>\n

Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) will be presenting \u201cTaste of Summer – Reserve Tastings\u201d on select Saturdays and Sundays through August 28.<\/p>\n

Guests are invited to participate in an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room.<\/p>\n

The Winery\u2019s trained staff will guide participants through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across its portfolio. The selections will be paired alongside seasonal local cheeses and other accoutrements to enhance the tasting experience.<\/p>\n

They will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/p>\n

Reserve Tastings are $35 per person and offered only on select Saturdays and Sundays.\u00a0There will be three seatings per day at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Advanced reservations are required\u00a0and are non-refundable.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPairing Line Up\u201d features Greeting Wine: 2019 Sparkling White; 2021 Vidal Blanc with Yellow Springs Farm’s Lil Chardy; 2020 Harbinger with Smoked Gouda Chip; 2021 Vignoles with\u00a0Covina Dorada chili lime tortilla chips and fresh guacamole; and Sunset Blush with Gemelli Gelato’s ros\u00e9 infused sorbetto.<\/p>\n

Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http:\/\/www.pennswoodsevents.com<\/a>) will present \u201cLive Music on the Lawn\u201d every weekend in June.<\/p>\n

The schedule for June 25 at Penns Wood Winery features from Jerry Lee Watkins from 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The schedule for June 26 features Paul Wilkinson from 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Community Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

Now through June 25, the sights, sounds and smells of a summertime fair will be filling the air in Downingtown when Saint Joseph Church (338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, 610-269-8294, www.stjoesfestival.com<\/a>) hosts its annual \u201cCommunity Festival.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event will feature all the traditional things associated with a summer festival — including exciting rides and amusement games. There will also be food concessions with all the standard festival fare — 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.<\/p>\n

The roster of music acts includes DeLaSalle String Band, Downingtown School of Rock, Fuse Box, Deck 5, and the Bryan Tuk Complex.<\/p>\n

If there is a hot air balloon, a blimp, a helicopter or a giant condor in the sky above you, it\u2019s almost a certainty that you\u2019re going to look up.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s a helicopter, the audio part emphasizes the visual part as it attracts your attention. When there is a chopper flying overhead, it is virtually impossible to resist a skyward gaze.<\/p>\n

If you want to see helicopters flying above, just head to the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (1220 American Blvd., Brandywine Airport, West Chester, 610-436-9600,www.helicoptermuseum.org<\/a>) when it celebrates its annual event \u201cFamily Fest\u201d on June 25.<\/p>\n

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Family Fest<\/p><\/div>\n

The American Helicopter Museum\u2019s annual \u201cFamily Fest\u201d will get underway at 10 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. Visitors can check out static displays, take a tour of the museum, and ride in a helicopter (at an additional cost).<\/p>\n

A wide array of aircraft will be featured at the event. There will also be a classic car and motorcycle show that offers a Fan Favorite competition featuring first, second and third place prizes.<\/p>\n

Also participating will be PAWS for People,\u00a0Chester County Seeing Eye Puppies,\u00a0Chester County Beekeepers Association,\u00a0Locust Lane Brewery,\u00a0Harvest Ridge Winery,\u00a0Operation Homefront,\u00a0Out of the Box Robotics,\u00a0Drone Legends,\u00a0The Traveling Women\u2019s History Museum, Atlantic City Coast Guard Auxiliary, and\u00a0Goshen Fire Company.<\/p>\n

Admission to the event is $15 for adults and $10 for children (12 and under). Helicopter rides, which will be available from 12:30-3:30 p.m., will cost $75 per person.<\/p>\n

On June 25, Philadelphia-based nonprofit Cool Cars for Kids (CCfK), Inc. will bring together families of children with rare birth diagnoses and classic car enthusiasts who share a common passion and appreciation for the one-of-a-kind.<\/p>\n

The annual Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/a> (http:\/\/www.coolcarsforkids.com\/concours.html<\/a>) will take place at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance will include an invitation-only assembly of classic automobiles and race cars; professional judging and awards presented for historical accuracy, technical merit, and style.<\/p>\n

The event will showcase more than 30 American and European classic and historic automobiles and race cars including vintage European models rarely seen on American highways.<\/p>\n

Retired NFL Super Bowl-winning coach Dick Vermeil, who\u2019ll be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame this August,\u00a0will take part in the \u201cCelebration of the Snakes,\u201d the theme for the fifth annual Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance.<\/p>\n

A panel discussion with Brock, Vermeil, Chuck Cantwell and Roy Sjoberg will be held on Saturday during the Concours.<\/p>\n

Vermeil will join two of Carroll Shelby’s early “employees”,\u00a0Peter Brock,\u00a0who was inducted into the\u00a0Motorsports Hall of Fame\u00a0this past March, and\u00a0Chuck Cantwell\u00a0who helped establish the Shelby brand worldwide, along with\u00a0Roy Sjoberg, known as\u00a0\u201cFather of the Viper.\u201d The interviews and panel discussion\u00a0will be emceed by famed motorsports photographer\/historian\u00a0Harry Hurst, who\u00a0helped establish the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in 2008.<\/p>\n

This year marks the fifth annual presentation of the Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance,\u00a0the premier concours event in the City of Brotherly Love\u00a0to be held over two days, beginning on Friday, June 24, with a\u00a0Preview Gala, and the\u00a0Concours\u00a0event on Saturday, June 25. The events will be held at the world famous Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, and this year\u00a0celebrate the “Snakes” \u2013 the\u00a0iconic Ford Shelby Cobra and Dodge Viper\u00a0\u2013 each brand with its own unique provenance and cachet in the collector car world.<\/p>\n

The Concours will showcase an invitation-only assembly of Cobras and Vipers and other American and European classic and historic automobiles and race cars. The fundraising event includes professional judging and awards presented for historical accuracy, technical merit, and style. The popular Hagerty Youth Judging program will also be implemented.\u00a0This year\u2019s classes are: Pre-War, Post-War, Open, Closed, Sports, Muscle and Kids Choice.<\/p>\n

The family-friendly activities feature celebrity guests, a Car Corral behind the Museum for local car enthusiasts, food and specialty vendors and access to the Simeone Museum\u2019s permanent collection of classic automobiles and race cars. The Simeone Museum was named Number Two of the top 100 classic car collections in the world by The Classic Car Trust.<\/p>\n

Cool Cars for Kids, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pa. that brings together families of children with birth defects and classic car enthusiasts who share a common passion and appreciation for the one-of-a-kind. Funds raised from this unique partnership will directly forward its mission by supporting local and national charities \u2013 including The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia \u2013 to deliver care and support to children and families who struggle with the medical complexities associated with rare diagnoses.<\/p>\n

General Admission is $25. Students and children under 18 will be admitted free.<\/p>\n

\"\"The John\u00a0Heinz\u00a0National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia,\u00a0www.fws.gov\/refuge\/John_Heinz<\/a>) is hosting its 50th Anniversary Celebration on June 30 from 2-8 p.m..<\/p>\n

Visitors can celebrate with free archery, paddling, guided nature and history walks, guided trolley tour, food, and more.<\/p>\n

The Celebration\u2019s matinee schedule is: 2 p.m., LL Bean Paddle Tour for walk-ins (*14 participant limit!! First come, first served. Ages 8+), 2:30 p.m.,\u00a0Family Nature Walk, 3 p.m.,\u00a0Guided Trolley Tour of the Refuge, 3:30 p.m., Guided Plants and Wildlife Walk\u00a0with Cliff and Nancy Hence, 4 p.m., Guided Trolley Tour of the Refuge, and 4:30 p.m., Guided Wildlife Walk\u00a0with Debbie Beer and Lynn Roman.<\/p>\n

The evening schedule is: 5:30-8 p.m., Tabling Exhibitors, 5:30-6 p.m., Formal Remarks\u00a0& Cake Cutting, 6-8 p.m., \u201cTry Archery\u201d\u00a0(age 8+), 6 p.m., Guided Eastwick Environmental History Walk, 6:30 p.m., History of the Refuge Walk, 7 p.m., Guided Bird Walk with In Color Birding Club, 7 p.m., Guided Trolley Tour, and 7-8 p.m., Friends of Heinz Refuge 25th Anniversary Campfire.<\/p>\n

Another prime location to check out flowers in bloom is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The arboretum\u2019s schedule for June 25 features \u201cPainter History Tour,\u201d \u201cSaturday Evening Wildflower Walk,\u201d and \u201cLeaping into Summer!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Painter History Tour,\u201d which will run from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, will offer a glimpse into the past as the arboretum staff shares the stories of the Minshall, Painter, and Tyler families.<\/p>\n

Guests will be able to learn how they used the land and the buildings, including Lachford Hall, Painter Library, the Springhouse, Fruit Vault, and Greenhouse. The legacy of trees left by the Painter brothers is included as guides follow this Quaker family through the last 262 years on this land.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaturday Evening Wildflower Walk, which runs from 5-7 p.m., features wildflower expert\u00a0Dick Cloud\u00a0on an informative two-hour hike that will take guests through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. These walks are for those who have a love of plants, their role in ecology, or for those who want to learn more.<\/p>\n

Although the focus is on plants, Cloud will also talk about whatever else is seen on the tour. Walkers should wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a camera and\/or a wildflower guide, for this botanical-filled walk.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeaping into Summer!\u201d will also be held on June 25 at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Both the Native Woodland Walk and the Rhododendron Garden remain colorful and provide a cool oasis of dappled shade.<\/p>\n

Participants will encounter new plants, insects, and water life as the warming weather brings a change to Tyler as we move from spring into early summer.<\/p>\n

Admission to Tyler Arboretum is $15 for adults (ages 18-64), $13 for Seniors\u00a0(65+) and $9 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/p>\n

On June 25, Berks Nature (The Nature Place, 575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading, 610-372-4992,\u00a0https:\/\/www.berksnature.org<\/a>) is hosting a \u201cFamily Creek Walk.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participating nature lovers can get their feet wet as they explore Angelica Creek and learn about the plants and animals that call this watery world home.<\/p>\n

The event will get underway at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

Morris Arboretum (100 Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org<\/a>) is opening a new season exhibit this weekend \u2013 \u201cSummer of Swings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors of all ages can experience the Arboretum in a totally new way — while perched on one of 10 swings placed strategically across 92 acres. Guests can play on the swings, try some cool physics experiments, and just have fun.<\/p>\n

Morris Arboretum will also present its annual \u201cHistoric Springfield Mill Days\u201d on June 26 from 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Morris Arboretum\u2019s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek.<\/p>\n

On a guided interactive tour, visitors will be able to watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels, observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift ground corn to produce meal, and even grind their own flour on a pedal powered mill.<\/p>\n

This weekend, the Mount Hope Estate & Winery (Route 72, Cornwall, 717-665-7021,\u00a0www.PaRenFaire.com<\/a>) will host its Annual International Celtic Fling and Highland Games at the winery\u2019s fairgrounds in Cornwall. The event will be held June 25 and 26.<\/p>\n

The Celtic Fling will also feature a variety of Celtic music acts including Burly Celts, Flanigan\u2019s Right Hook, Rogue Diplomats, Quittapahilla Highlanders, Enter the Haggis, Barleyjuice, Screaming Orphans, Syr, Rover\u2019s Way, Seasons, Rogue Diplomats, House of Hamill, The Fitzgeralds and Albannach.<\/p>\n

The festival, which celebrates traditional and contemporary Celtic heritage, features the music, food and culture of all the Celtic nations \u2014 Welsh, Cornish, Manx, Bretons, Galecians\/Asturians and, of course, Irish and Scottish.<\/p>\n

Attractions this year include more than 50 musical performances, competitions and demonstrations, a full slate of live entertainment and the Ceilidh (grand finale of music and dance).<\/p>\n

The competitive Highland Games focus on traditional competition events such as \u201cTossing the Caber\u201d, \u201cWeight for Distance\u201d, \u201cHammer Throw\u201d and \u201cPutting the Stone\u201d. There will also Irish dance competitions.<\/p>\n

For the thirsty and the hungry, there will be more than 20 feast kitchens featuring a culinary tour of the Celtic Nations with traditional items. Some of the\u00a0Celtic delicacies available for purchase at this weekend\u2019s festival will be\u00a0Highland Honey Mead, Scotch Eggs, Tiger Pie, Shepherd\u2019s Pie, Haggis, Cottage Pie, Irish Potato & Leek Soup, Boxty and Corned Beef and Smoked Cabbage.<\/p>\n

In addition to the 100-plus resident Renaissance Faire shops, there will be booths presented by more than 50 guest artisans and merchants with a wide array of unique items from imported Irish wools and Scottish tartans to Celtic souvenirs.<\/p>\n

The event runs from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with tickets priced at $31.95 for adults and $13.95 for children (ages 5-11).<\/p>\n

It seems there are always good events and attractions worth checking out in Delaware.<\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) will host<\/p>\n

\u201cShop & Savor: The Farm at Doe\u00a0Run\u201d on June 26 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to taste the creative, award-winning cheeses from The Farm at Doe Run, a renowned Chester County farm. The cheese artisans of\u00a0The Farm at Doe Run<\/a>\u00a0dedicate their lives and lands to the art and science of making premier cheese from the milk of cows, goats, and sheep raised on-site, naturally and humanely, on the Brandywine Valley region\u2019s grassy pastures.<\/p>\n

Participants will join the Winterthur staff in the Museum Store to taste and learn. This is a drop-in event; no reservations or admission fee required.\u00a0The Museum Store is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Winterthur is also featuring a Guided Exhibition Tour \u2013 \u201cJacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White\u00a0House\u201d \u2013 now through January 8,\u00a02023.<\/p>\n

Visitors can explore the friendship between the First Lady and H. F. du Pont and their work to restore the White House in this guided tour of the special exhibition.<\/p>\n

In 1961, an unusual partnership was formed when the youngest First Lady in American history, Jacqueline Kennedy, appointed a reserved octogenarian collector from Delaware, Henry Francis du Pont, to lead her project to restore the White House interiors. Du Pont brought credibility to Kennedy\u2019s efforts and vision, and her enormous popularity lifted him onto the national stage and validated his life\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

Together, they transformed the White House from a mere public residence into a museum, and along the way, they engaged with some of the most celebrated interior designers of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

For the first time, the story of this historic partnership will be told at Winterthur, the inspiration for Mrs. Kennedy\u2019s project. Through artifacts, archives, and images, this exhibition will invite visitors to experience the behind-the-scenes collaboration between the two during this captivating period in American history.<\/p>\n

Their partnership culminated in a televised tour of the White House, led by Jacqueline Kennedy, which became the most watched program in American history. The former First Lady will forever be remembered as the person who restored history and beauty to the White House.<\/p>\n

Their \u201crestoration\u201d of America\u2019s most famous house became a history lesson for the country and awakened an interest in preservation and interior design that is still felt today.<\/p>\n

Admission to Winterthur is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/p>\n

Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400,\u00a0www.hagley.org<\/a>) is presenting an educational event geared for children this weekend.<\/p>\n

The special event this Saturday at Hagley is \u201cScience Saturday: Chemistry for the Curious.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the family event, which runs from 1-4 p.m. on June 25 at the Visitor Center, participants can learn how chemistry is used in our everyday lives and marvel in its magic.<\/p>\n

Visitors of all ages are invited to discover solutions to science and engineering challenges. This is a drop-in activity, feel free to join the fun at any time. Activities are included in admission and free to members.<\/p>\n

This weekend\u2019s \u201cSpecial Guest\u201d is Chemours.<\/p>\n

Activities are included in admission and free to members. This is a drop-in activity and guests can join the fun at any time.<\/p>\n

Hagley will also present \u201cCannon Firings\u201d on June 26. Demonstrations take place\u00a0at 1, 2, and 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Admission to Hagley is: $15, Adults; $12, Seniors (62+) and Students; and $8,\u00a0Children 6-14.<\/p>\n

On June 25, one of the first celebrations of summer will be the Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park (4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, Delaware, rockwood@nccde.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Unlike the Rockwood Ice Cream festivals in pre-pandemic days, this pared-down version of the Ice Cream Festival is a low-key one-day event. Guests are invited to bring picnic lunch, chairs and blankets to relax outdoors at beautiful Rockwood Park.<\/p>\n

The festival will feature the shops of First State Flea Market, live\u00a0music by local acts, the\u00a0Wilmington Brew Works Beer Garden and, of course, a lot of ice cream.<\/p>\n

The festival, which runs from 1-9:30 p.m., has a huge selection of treats \u2013 Woodside Farm Creamery, Cinnamon Bun Exchange, Dino\u2019s Ice Cream Truck, Kona Ice, UDairy Creamery, Madi LLC, The Ice Cream Shoppe, Paleteria Y Neveria Tocumbo, Cup’r Cone, Marvelicious Water Ice,\u00a0Auntie Anne\u2019s Pretzels, Crossan Kettle Corn, Bristow Live Fire Pizza and Ole Tapas.<\/p>\n

Live music will be performed by Hot Breakfast, Nic Snow, Frantastic Noise, Bickel Brothers and Universal Funk Order followed by a fireworks finale.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $5.<\/p>\n

The Delaware Art Museum (2301\u00a0Kentmere\u00a0Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware,\u00a0www.delart.org<\/a>) has a new exhibit that will open on June 25 and run through September 11 \u2013 \u201cStan Smokler: Steel in Flux.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Delaware Art Museum celebrates the career of Stan Smokler with this Distinguished Artist exhibition. His celebrated found object, steel sculptures continue the trajectory of modernist abstraction.<\/p>\n

Smokler completed his master of fine arts degree at Pratt Institute in 1975, and he continued to work in New York on his own sculpture as well as in art conservation and interior design before relocating to the Brandywine Valley in 1999. Smokler taught at the Delaware College of Art and Design from 1998 until his retirement in 2016, served on the Board of the Delaware Contemporary, and participated in Delaware Division of the Arts\u2019 Artist in Residence program from 1996\u20131999.<\/p>\n

In addition to participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States, Smokler established his Marshall Bridge Workshop in 2004. The Workshop is an immersive training opportunity for artists of all levels interested in working with welded steel, and Smokler has been praised for his supportive approach to teaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cStan Smokler: Steel in Flux\u201d\u00a0includes work from the late 1970s through 2020 along with several of the artist\u2019s charcoal and pastel drawings of his completed sculptures. Examples of Smokler\u2019s largescale work will be on view in the Museum\u2019s Copeland Sculpture Garden with an extended showing through October 30, 2022.<\/p>\n

The Distinguished Artist Series is a celebration of those artists who have impacted contemporary art in the greater Brandywine Valley through their artistic practices, teaching, and support of the community and its various institutions. Through unique exhibitions, this series surveys artists\u2019 legacies as they relate to local, national, and international trends. With his commitment to exploring the possibilities of steel and mentoring students through his numerous Marshall Bridge workshops and years at the Delaware College of Art and Design, Smokler has guided the trajectory of contemporary abstract sculpture.<\/p>\n

Admission to the Delaware Art Museum is $14 for adults, $7 for students, and $6 for youth (ages 7-18).<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Historic Odessa Foundation (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) \u00a0is now presenting its first spring art exhibition — \u201cSeasons: Pastels by Katie Cassidy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The exhibit of colorful pastel drawings by the talented Easton, Maryland artist is on display now through June 26, in the Historic Odessa Visitor Center Gallery.<\/p>\n

Cassidy is well known for her light filled impressions of flowers and landscapes. Cassidy\u2019s passion for both pastels and oils is rivaled only by the dedication to her students at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, on Maryland\u2019s Eastern Shore, where she has taught for 18 years and been Director of the Adult Education program for 12.<\/p>\n

Cassidy\u00a0graduated with a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Maryland at College Park and has travelled extensively to Ireland, Italy and France, as well as the American Southwest, where the land and people bring constant freshness to her art.<\/p>\n

An award-winning artist, she is well known for her comprehensive knowledge of the basics and techniques of many mediums, especially charcoal, oil and pastel.<\/p>\n

The Old Swedes Historic Site (606 North Church Street, Wilmington, Delaware, oldswedes.org\/events<\/a>) is staging its inaugural Midsommar Festival on June 25.<\/p>\n

The holiday was\u00a0originally a pagan festival\u00a0celebrated in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Midsommar was “likely related to ancient fertility practices and ceremonies performed to ensure a successful harvest”.<\/p>\n

When Christianity arrived in the region, Midsommar had to adopt a new meaning and one within the context of the new religion. It was then attached to the birthdate of John the Baptist.<\/p>\n

The Midsommar Festival in Delaware, which takes its name from annual summer solstice events in Sweden, will include food trucks, a beer garden, live music, cornhole, flower crown crafting and the Xperience Drum Corps from\u00a0River of Love\u00a0Christian Center.<\/p>\n

The list of activities for visitors to enjoy includes: Dance around the Maypole; craft a traditional flower wreath, witness the Swedish Meatball Cook-off, meet the celebrity judges, watch 18th century Exhibitors & Demonstrations, meet a flock of sheep from Greenbank Mills and Philips Farm, shop at booths by artisan vendors, have a brew at an outdoor beer garden, and feats on delicious fresh strawberries.<\/p>\n

The festival, which will run from noon-4 p.m., is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0American Swedish Historical Museum\u00a0(1900 Pattison Avenue,\u00a0Philadelphia, 215-389-1776,www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is also celebrating\u00a0Midsommarfest on June 25.<\/p>\n

In Sweden,\u00a0Christmas is the most important holiday. Midsommar\u00a0is the second most important holiday in the Swedish calendar.<\/p>\n

The midsummer party in Sweden involves flowers in your hair, dancing around a pole, singing songs while drinking unsweetened, flavored schnapps and eating a lot of pickled herring.<\/p>\n

The American Swedish Historical Museum\u2019s\u00a0Midsommarfest, which starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, features live traditional folk music by the Last Chance duo and maypole dancing. There will also be crafts and games for the kids.<\/p>\n

Visitors can purchase flower crowns, Swedish foods, and refreshments \u2013 and check out the Museum\u2019s Swedish used book sale and\u00a0Mormor\u2019s\u00a0Attic Shop, filled with second-hand treasures.<\/p>\n

Midsommarfest runs rain or shine and includes general admission to the museum. \u00a0Tickets for Midsommarfest, which are available at the door, are $5 for adults. Children (12 and under) are admitted free.<\/p>\n

The 2022 Manayunk Arts Festival (Main Street, Manayunk, http:\/\/manayunk.com\/<\/a>) will take place on June 25 and 26 in the heart of Manayunk along Main Street.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Manayunk Arts Festival\u00a0draws upwards of 200,000 attendees every year and is one of the largest outdoor arts festivals in the region.<\/p>\n

The art show part of the event will showcase top-flight artists from around the country. Hundreds of respected local artists join with the national artists to sell handmade items of all sorts.<\/p>\n

The two-day event will also feature crafts, food and music.<\/p>\n

As an added attraction, there will be a wide variety of vendors specializing in fiber, glass, metal, wood, photography and other media.<\/p>\n

The festival\u2019s hours are Saturday from 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Daily tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for children. Masks will be required for all guests and vendors.<\/p>\n

On June 25 at 7 p.m., Fort Mifflin (Fort Mifflin and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167,\u00a0www.fortmifflin.us<\/a>) will host a special event called \u201cOpen\u00a0Investigation Evening\u2014A Haunted Fort Mifflin Event.\u201d<\/p>\n

Haunted Fort Mifflin invites guests to get into the \u201cspirit\u201d at the Haunted Open\u00a0Investigation\u00a0Evening.<\/p>\n

Participants can join the Fort\u2019s friends from\u00a0EVPNJ\u00a0to explore the history and hauntings of the site.\u00a0 They can spend the evening enjoying investigating the deep dark corners of the Fort.<\/p>\n

The event is appropriate for both experienced and novice paranormal investigators with special access to areas not open to the general public.<\/p>\n

Guests can bring their own equipment or just use a cell phone and flashlight. Experienced investigators will be on hand to assist them and review evidence. Advance purchase is required.<\/p>\n

Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans and $4 for children (ages 6-12).<\/p>\n

Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200,\u00a0www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) will present another \u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d tour on June 24.<\/p>\n

This tour provides an informative overview of Laurel Hill\u2019s long history, which includes many of the marble masterpieces, stunning views, and legendary stories about Laurel Hill.<\/p>\n

\u201cHot Spots and\u00a0Storied\u00a0Plots\u201d is the perfect introduction for anyone who enjoys beautiful art, scenic nature, and fascinating history. An experienced graveyard guide will offer a unique perspective.<\/p>\n

The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill, and in 1869 West\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill\u00a0was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This walking tour provides a wonderful overview of West\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill\u2019s long and colorful history, including its architectural artistry, stunning trees and horticulture, and the stories of residents that encompass diverse and fascinating Philadelphia history.<\/p>\n

Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are: $12\/General Admission, $10\/Seniors (65 & up) and Students with ID, $6\/Youth (6-12), and $0\/Child (5 & Under). Youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

On June 25, the site will present \u201cSacred\u00a0Spaces\u00a0and Storied Places\u201d at 10 a.m.<\/p>\n

The expansion of Fairmount Park in the 1860s prevented further growth of\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill, and in 1869 West\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill\u00a0was established just across the river in Bala Cynwyd. This walking tour provides a wonderful overview of West\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill\u2019s long and colorful history, including its architectural artistry, stunning trees and horticulture, and the stories of residents that encompass diverse and fascinating Philadelphia history.<\/p>\n

\u201cSacred\u00a0Spaces\u00a0and Storied Places\u201d is the perfect introductory tour for anyone who wants to learn all that West\u00a0Laurel\u00a0Hill\u00a0Cemetery has to offer. Experienced tour guides offer visitors a unique perspective and every\u00a0Sacred\u00a0Spaces\u00a0tour is different.<\/p>\n

Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s 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. The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way. This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.<\/p>\n

Grim Philly will also be presenting \u201cSerial Killers & Cemetery Tour\u201d every Saturday at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Participants will have the opportunity to experience unconventional sightseeing off the beaten path. They can enjoy Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Elfreth\u2019s Alley, and Benjamin Franklin\u2019s Grave, together with tales of serial slayings and psychopathic killers like the Corpse Collector, Frankfort Slasher, and H.H. Holmes.<\/p>\n

Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/p>\n

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 $18.<\/p>\n

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 $18.<\/p>\n

The Brandywine Valley has quite a few museums and tourist sites that provide residents and tourists ideal opportunities to spend leisure time — and you can maximize your effort if you take advantage of the 2022 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport.<\/p>\n

The cost is $49 for an individual pass and $99 for a family pass (for up to five family members).<\/p>\n

The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is good for one-time admission to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley\u2019s top attractions now through October 31.<\/p>\n

A family pass, which includes one-day admission to each of 12 sites, can bring a savings of over $200 for the holders — especially since many of the participating institutions have regular admission fees in double figures.<\/p>\n

The list of locations covered by the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport includes Longwood Gardens, Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware History Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Read House and Garden, Mt. Cuba Center, Rockwood Museum and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.<\/p>\n

For more information, call (800) 489-6664 or visit www.visitwilmingtonde.com\/bmga\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is inviting visitors to enjoy the beauty of late spring.<\/p>\n

The biggest attraction at Longwood right now is the \u201cFestival of Fountains,\u201d which is running through September 29.<\/p>\n

With fountains that jet as high as 175 feet, gardens filled with colorful summer blooms, shade-friendly trees, exotic day- and night-blooming waterlilies, and live music outdoors, Longwood Gardens has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

The \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d began in May and all the popular attractions are going full swing \u2013 include in Longwood Gardens\u2019 Open Air Theatre, Italian Water Garden Square Fountain, Round Fountain (Flower Garden Walk), Sylvan Fountain (Peirce\u2019s Park), and Children\u2019s Corner fountains.<\/p>\n

The season of renewal and growth has started.<\/p>\n

As the season unfolds, flowering trees delightfully punctuate the landscape, radiant tulips stretch toward the sun, and the delicious fragrance of wisteria floats along the breeze.<\/p>\n

Visitors can also enjoy special exhibits at the Orchid House.<\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and college students, $18 for active military and $13 for youth.<\/p>\n

For a fun and educational day for you and your children, consider a visit to the Brandywine River Museum (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700, http:\/\/www.brandywinemuseum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The Museum will be open from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with admission to the galleries including two featured exhibitions,\u00a0\u201cGatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cDawoud Bey: Night Coming Tenderly, Black.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America,\u201d which is running now through September 5, examines how, after World War I, artists without formal training \u201ccrashed the gates\u201d of major museums in the United States, diversifying the art world across lines of race, ethnicity, class, ability, and gender.<\/p>\n

Included are over 50 works by celebrated painters such as Horace Pippin, Anna Mary Robertson \u201cGrandma\u201d Moses and John Kane, as well as by fifteen artists who are lesser known now but were recognized in their day, including Josephine Joy, Morris Hirshfield, Lawrence Lebduska, Patrick Sullivan, and others.<\/p>\n

\u201cDawoud Bey: Night Coming Tenderly, Black,\u201d which is running through August 31, is a selection of photographs from Bey\u2019s critically acclaimed series from 2017.<\/p>\n

Regarded as one of the most important photographers working today, Dawoud Bey (b. 1953) is recognized for his compelling, large-scale portraits and street photographs of marginalized people and communities that he began in the 1970s. Inspired by artist Roy DeCarava (1919\u20142009), Bey has been photographing the Black community in Harlem where he was born, and Queens where he grew up, for over four decades.<\/p>\n

The annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival will be held now through June 25 at the Wayne Art Center (413 Maplewood Avenue, Wayne,\u00a0www.wayneart.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\u201cEn plein air\u201d is the act of painting outdoors. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look. The practice goes back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists.<\/p>\n

Fresh off the easel, more than 250 works adorn Wayne Art Center\u2019s walls showcasing the artists\u2019 individual interpretations of life and landscapes.<\/p>\n

As part of Historic Philadelphia\u2019s anniversary celebration at Franklin Square (200 Sixth Street, Philadelphia, www.historicphiladelphia.org<\/a>), the organization is illuminating the park with its annual Chinese Lantern Festival.<\/p>\n

Now through August 7, Franklin Square (http:\/\/historicphiladelphia.org\/chineselanternfestival\/<\/a>) will come alive every night with its Chinese Lantern Festival featuring more than two dozen illuminated lanterns \u2013 all constructed by lantern artisans from China.<\/p>\n

Chinese-inspired performances will take place in Franklin Square twice nightly. Performances, which celebrate Chinese performance art and entertainment, are 30-minutes long and are scheduled for 7 and 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

Festival hours are 6-10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 6-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for youth, seniors and military, and $12 for children (ages 3-12).<\/p>\n

Several tourist rail lines offering special excursions this weekend.<\/p>\n

The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233,\u00a0www.westchesterrr.net<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Specials\u201d every Sunday now through Sept 18. There will be one excursion each day at noon.<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy a 90-minute round trip train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Riders are invited to pack a lunch to have during excursion\u2019s stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for children (2-12) and free for children (under two).<\/p>\n

On June 25, the\u00a0Colebrookdale\u00a0Railroad (South Washington Street, Boyertown,\u00a0www.colebrookdalerailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSecret Valley Expedition\u201d at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

The tourist rail line\u2019s two-hour expedition into the Secret Valley features rides on meticulously restored century-old rail cars and visits one of the most scenic and historic regions in the northeast.<\/p>\n

The railroad will be offering a lunch aboard the Secret Valley Expedition to all dining class passengers. Riders can enjoy a choice of Chicken Parmigiana or lasagna while journeying through the verdant land lost in time. Children on board will be served chicken fingers with macaroni-and-cheese.<\/p>\n

First Class Parlor and Lounge Car fares\u00a0include\u00a0one complementary beverage served in a commemorative glass, an hors d\u2019oeuvre plate that includes a fine selection of cheeses, meats, cranberries, and mixed nuts, and a cheesecake dessert as part of the ticket price.<\/p>\n

Additionally, and a la carte menu is available in all cars and all passengers have access to our open car for near 360-degree views of the Secret Valley.<\/p>\n

The New Hope Railroad (32 Bridge Street, New Hope, 215-862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cGrapevine Express,\u201d which features \u201cWine & Cheese Tasting\u201d on June 25 and 26.<\/p>\n

Riders are invited to take part in a romantic \u201cWine and Cheese Excursion\u201d and enjoy fine gourmet cheese, artisan crackers, meats, fruit, and our featured local wines. Additional Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages are also available onboard.<\/p>\n

Wine and cheese will be served to passengers as they travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. The journey travels through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.<\/p>\n

The excursions will take place aboard one of the railroads lavishly appointed early 1900\u2019s first-class parlor cars.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $102.58 (Ages 21 and older only).<\/p>\n

This weekend, the Strasburg Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cEscape-Room-on-the-Train\u201d from June 24-26.<\/p>\n

According to the railroad\u2019s website \u2013 \u201cTime is running out! Harry Houdini, the renowned magician, and escape artist is trapped in a safe onboard a moving train, and only you and your party can free him before he runs out of air!\u201d<\/p>\n

This interactive escape room \u2014 onboard the opulent (and moving!) President\u2019s Car \u2014 is unlike anything passengers have experienced before. While on board, riders can enjoy one complimentary adult beverage and snack.<\/p>\n

The rail line is also running a \u201cWiner & Cheese Train\u201d on June 24 and 25 and a \u201cMurder Mystery Performance Train\u201d on June 24. 25 and 26.<\/p>\n

The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>) is running two special excursions this weekend \u2013 \u201cPrincess Express\u201d and \u201cHanover Junction Flyer.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cPrincess Express\u201d will depart at 10 and 11:30 a.m. on June 25.<\/p>\n

Riders can mingle with their favorite princesses and meet Snowflake the Unicorn while riding on the scenic Northern Central Railway to Glen Rock and back.<\/p>\n

After the ride, all royals are invited to meet Snowflake and enjoy princess activities, like decorating a crown and having a princess drink and snack on the Freedom Green.<\/p>\n

Participants are invited to dress as their favorite princess.<\/p>\n

Tickets are: $29, Adult (13+); $20, Child (age 2 \u2013 12); Free, Toddler (in lap)<\/p>\n

The \u201cHanover Junction Flyer\u201d will depart at 2 p.m. on June 25.<\/p>\n

The train travels through the beautiful Heritage Rail Trail County Park and southern York County countryside on this trip to Hanover Junction.<\/p>\n

The rail line\u2019s historic PRR GP9 Diesel Locomotive built in 1959 will take riders back in time to the 1860s when President Abraham Lincoln rode these tracks on his way to Gettysburg to deliver the Gettysburg Address.<\/p>\n

The excursion includes a 20-minute stopover at the Hanover Junction Museum.<\/p>\n

Tickets are: $36, Adult (Ages 13+); and $23, Child (age 2-12).<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting \u201cGuided Mansion Tours\u201d on June 26.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth age 6-17, and fee for children under 5. 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.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia,\u00a0philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, Arizona,\u00a0Wonderspaces\u00a0opened a 24,000 square foot gallery space in Philly a year ago.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 The artwork ranges from award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with the movement of their bodies.<\/p>\n

New artworks rotate in every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/p>\n

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.\u00a0The average time spent experiencing the show is 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. All visitors must sign a waiver prior to being admitted into the space. Adult supervision is required for visitors under 16.<\/p>\n

This weekend, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 484-754-3976, http:\/\/toomanygames.com<\/a>) will present the \u201cToo Many Games Expo.\u201d<\/p>\n

The festival, which runs now through June 26, is targeted for anyone interested gaming — from Magic the Gathering and Pokemon card competitions to the vast world of video game consoles.<\/p>\n

There will be all types of video gaming tournaments including Mario Kart 8, Mortal Kombat X, Super Smash Bros, Warlords and Pok\u00e9mon Oras.<\/p>\n

There will also be live music all three days. Some of the featured acts will be Rex Viper, Tiko, Super Monster Party, and Psychostick.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the event are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters for a chance to win prizes and to get their outfit on a Cartoon Network commercial.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $35.<\/p>\n

The Elmwood\u00a0Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown,\u00a0www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) has several upcoming special events.<\/p>\n

On June 25 and 26, the Zoo is hosting \u201cBreakfast with the Giraffes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guests can enjoy a delicious, socially distanced outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to the zoo\u2019s three towering giraffes. After participants have cleared their plates, they will be invited to an exclusive giraffe feeding.<\/p>\n

The breakfast will get underway at 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

The Zoo will have another animal-themed special activity on June 24, 26 and 29 30 called \u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

All guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an\u00a0online waiver\u00a0and submit required documents before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required for you to attend\u00a0\u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cDog Days\u201d event is slated to run from 1-5 p.m. It will also be held on selected dates throughout June.<\/p>\n

Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/p>\n

Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne,\u00a0www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) is presenting its \u201cSummer Fun Fest\u201d now through September 4.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something special about summer at Sesame Place. It\u2019s a great time to cool off with refreshing water attractions for all ages — from Big Bird\u2019s Rambling River to The Count\u2019s Splash Castle. Fun for everyone can also be found with family rides like Captain Cookie\u2019s High C\u2019s Adventure and Oscar\u2019s Wacky Taxi Roller Coaster.<\/p>\n

Summer is perfect for meeting your favorite furry friends and taking bright, beautiful pictures with them. The park also has exciting shows, special events, parades, dance parties, character dining experiences, and other surprises lined up to give visitors even more ways to connect.<\/p>\n

June 25 and 26 is \u201cMecha Builders Giant Weekend\u201d with a \u201cGiant Inflatable Mecha Cookie Monster\u201d towering 30 feet tall on display near Oscar\u2019s Wacky Taxi from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors can view episodes of \u201cMecha Builders\u201d on the big screen near the \u201cGiant Inflatable Mecha Cookie Monster\u201d between the hours of 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.<\/p>\n

There will also be fun activity sheets and episodes of \u201cMecha Builders\u201d at Sesame Studio Theater from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices for Sesame Place start at $49.99.<\/p>\n

Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000,\u00a0www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>) is celebrating the final weekend of its \u201cPeddler\u2019s Village Summer Block Party!\u201d on June 25 and 26.<\/p>\n

Every weekend through the month of June, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, plenty of delicious food and drink specials, family-friendly activities and more across all five Village neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

They can enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many Village restaurants and eateries, cool off in chic boutiques and specialty shops, and play arcade games or ride the antique carousel at Giggleberry Fair.<\/p>\n

Peddler\u2019s Village shops will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday. Admission and parking are free. Event is rain or shine.<\/p>\n

Every Sunday, the Village will host string bands — famous Mummers string bands including Jersey, Aqua, Ferko, and Uptown.<\/p>\n

Each weekend, Peddler\u2019s Village will host talented musicians, entertainers, and fantastic food trucks, plus kids crafts, family-friendly activities, and more.<\/p>\n

The entertainment schedule for June 25 features Borderline, Ridiculous Nicholas, Cheddar Boys and DJ Dwayne Dunleavy.<\/p>\n

The entertainment schedule for June 26 features Dirk Quinn Band, Galena Brass Band, Cheddar Boys, Big Chill and DJ Dwayne Dunleavy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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