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

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FamilyFest<\/p><\/div>\n

There are many special events this weekend. Some are outdoor only events, some are indoor only events and some are a mixture of the two.<\/p>\n

With rain in the forecast for every day this weekend, it is imperative to check the weather news (and maybe stick your head outdoors) prior to heading to many of the outdoor events (even though some will be held rain or shine).<\/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<\/p>\n

The 2023 \u201cFamilyFest,\u201d which is the museum\u2019s annual celebration of family and fun, will take place on June 24, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Helicopter rides will be available from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on a first come, first served basis at $100 per person. Visitors\u00a0must be checked in by\u00a02:45 p.m.\u00a0to guarantee a flight.<\/p>\n

The event will have vendors, food trucks, exhibits, drones, R\/C helicopters, and much more. There will also be a classic car and motorcycle show that offers a Fan Favorite competition featuring prizes for the top three.<\/p>\n

The cost is $20 per person, ages five and above. \u201cFamilyFest\u201d will be held rain or shine. No refunds or vouchers for admission tickets. Helicopter rides will be refunded or honored on another scheduled ride day in 2023 in the event that the helicopters are unable to fly.<\/p>\n

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Canal Day<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0Schuylkill\u00a0Canal Association\u2019s Canal Day has evolved into one of the area\u2019s traditional early summer events — an event that is always staged on the last Sunday in June.<\/p>\n

Mont Clare, which is located just across the\u00a0Schuylkill\u00a0River from Phoenixville, will be hosting its 40th Annual Canal Day on June\u00a025.<\/p>\n

Canal Day will run from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Lock 60 and in St. Michael\u2019s Park (Mont Clare, 610-917-0021,\u00a0http:\/\/www.schuylkillcanal.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The one-day festival, which is free but has a $5 parking fee.<\/p>\n

The festival will have food vendors, kids\u2019 games and crafts, \u201cCanal Stories and Songs,\u201d a kids\u2019 fishing derby and face painting.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia\u00a0Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, www.philadelphiazoo.org<\/a>) \u00a0is bringing more than 100 award-winning craft beers, seltzers, ciders, delicious local food trucks and live music to its 42-acre campus for the best beer\u00a0festival\u00a0of the season.\u00a0Summer\u00a0Ale\u00a0Festival\u00a0presented by Constellation is the only beer celebration in the region set among big cats, great apes and other incredible animals.<\/p>\n

\"\"Summer\u00a0Ale\u00a0Fest is happening June 24 from 7-10 p.m.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s brewery lineup includes local favorites like Victory Brewing Company, Evil Genius Beer Company, River Horse Brewing Company, Iron Hill, Conshohocken Brewing Company, Wissahickon Brewing Company and more. For the freshest food for purchase, local food trucks The Fabulous Fig, Bonjour Creperie, The Munchy Machine, Calle Del Sabor and more will be set up around the\u00a0Zoo\u00a0for every appetite.<\/p>\n

The live music lineup includes the return of indie surf rock band Dry Reef and\u00a0Philadelphia\u2019s own Mr. Hollywood DJ who are sure to keep guests grooving.<\/p>\n

In addition to offering a special night of memories at one of the region\u2019s most unique attractions, the event raises money to support the\u00a0Zoo\u2019s mission to create joyful discovery and inspire action for animals and habitats.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $75 for general admission and $45 for non-drinker admission. Early access and general admission tickets include free parking and a complimentary shuttle to and from 30th Street Station. For tickets and more information, visit\u00a0www.philadelphiazooevents.com<\/a>.\u00a0Summer\u00a0Ale\u00a0Fest is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification. Event is rain or shine.<\/p>\n

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Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival<\/p><\/div>\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

The Wayne Art Center Annual Plein Air Festival Collectors\u2019 Preview Party & Sale is scheduled for May 12 from 6-10 p.m. Fresh off the easel, more than 250 works adorn Wayne Art Center\u2019s walls opening night, as patrons enjoy an evening of fine art, heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres, open bar, and live music, while experiencing the artists\u2019 individual interpretations of life and landscapes.<\/p>\n

The 15th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival will feature 32 juried, nationally recognized and emerging artists who have come to Wayne to capture the cool atmosphere and ephemeral, lush greens of spring in the Delaware Valley.<\/p>\n

As one of the premier plein air events in the country, Wayne offers the unique opportunity to showcase work created during the festival in spacious, light-filled and state-of-the-art galleries during an exhibition that hangs until June 25.<\/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 \u201cPhiladelphia Chinese Lantern Festival in Franklin Square.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now through August 13, Franklin Square 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 6-11 p.m. Admission is $22 for adults ($25 on Saturday and Sunday), $20\/$23 for youth, and $14 for children.<\/p>\n

The 36th\u00a0Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival will be held in Rodney Square (11th\u00a0and Market streets, Wilmington, 302-576-3095,\u00a0www.cliffordbrownjazzfest.com<\/a>) now through June 24.<\/p>\n

The free festival started earlier this week with internationally acclaimed vocalist Angelique Kidjo, Monty Alexander\u2019s Harlem Kingston Express, Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Ensemble and Marquis Hill Quartet.<\/p>\n

Acts performing on June 24 will be Clifford Brown Festival Orchestra, Mark Guiliana, Hiromi\u2019s Sonicwonder, Jason Moran and Harlem Hellfighters and Kamasi Washington.<\/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 24 and 25.<\/p>\n

The Celtic Fling will also feature a variety of Celtic music acts including Burly Celts, Albannach, Brother Angus, Enter the Haggis, Hold Fast, House of Hamill, Screaming Orphans, Syr, Rover\u2019s Way, Seasons, Rogue Diplomats, Quittapahilla Highlanders, Poehemia, Killaine Saints and Michael Darcy & The Atlantic Tramps.<\/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, Galicians\/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

On June 24, 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, a Beer & Wine Garden and, of course, a lot of ice cream.<\/p>\n

The festival, which runs from 1-9 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, Marvelicious Water Ice,\u00a0Auntie Anne\u2019s Pretzels, Crossan Kettle Corn, Cup R Cone, Fusco\u2019s Water Ice, LaBamba Ice Cream and Snacks, Nellie\u2019s Waffle and Ice Cream, Funtime Entertainment and Wafflin Joe.<\/p>\n

Live music will be performed by Ty Mathis, Nic Snow, Fuzaholics, Howl Train, What the Funk, Ran\u2019D Shine Magic Show, Jungle John\u2019s Balloon Show, Ran\u2019D Shine Roving Magic and Jungle John\u2019s Reptile Show followed by a fireworks finale.<\/p>\n

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

On June 24, 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 Sixth Annual Philadelphia Concours d\u2019Elegance (http:\/\/www.coolcarsforkids.com\/concours.html<\/a>) will take place at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum (6825 Norwitch Drive, Philadelphia) from 10 a.m.-3 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

This year\u2019s Concours named \u201cPorsche-delphia\u201d will showcase an invitation-only assembly of Porsches as well as other American and European classic and historic automobiles!<\/p>\n

In addition to an invitation-only assembly of Porsches as well as other American and European classic and historic automobiles, there will be a large selection of vehicles as part of the corral and rally.<\/p>\n

The Grand Marshall is Luis Da Silva Jr. of the \u201cFast and Furious\u201d movies. There will also be a panel discussion with Porsche experts\u00a0Jack Atkinson, Prescott Kelly, and John “Woody” Woodard that will be moderated by Harry Hurst and video interviews with race-car drivers David Donohue and Hurley Haywood, and renowned Porsche consultant Alwin Springer.<\/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

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 25, is targeted for anyone interested in 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 $40.<\/p>\n

The American Swedish Historical Museum (1900 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-389-1776, www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is so celebrating\u00a0Midsommarfest on June 24.<\/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 holiday was\u00a0originally a pagan festival\u00a0celebrated in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Midsommar was \u201clikely related to ancient fertility practices and ceremonies performed to ensure a successful harvest.\u201d<\/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 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 2023 Manayunk Arts Festival (Main Street, Manayunk, http:\/\/manayunk.com\/<\/a>) will take place on June 24 and 25 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 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/p>\n

On June 24 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\u00a0Paranormal Peaches to 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 \u201cSacred Spaces & Storied Places\u201d tour on June 24.<\/p>\n

This walking tour provides a wonderful overview of Laurel Hill West\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 Spaces & Storied Places\u201d is the perfect introductory tour that provides an overview of Laurel Hill West including its architectural artistry, stunning trees and horticulture, and the stories of residents that encompass diverse and fascinating Philadelphia history. Experienced tour guides offer visitors a unique perspective as no two tours are the same.<\/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

This weekend\u2019s Tour Guide is\u00a0Joe Lex.<\/p>\n

Tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are: $15\/General Admission, $13\/Seniors (65 & up) and Students with ID, $7.50\/Youth (6-12), and $0\/Child (5 & Under). Youth and children must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n

Sesame Place (100 Sesame Road, Langhorne,\u00a0www.sesameplace.com<\/a>) is presenting its \u201cSummer Splash\u201d now through September 3.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing like summer at Sesame Place Philadelphia! It\u2019s a great time to have fun and cool off with splashy water attractions like the Bert & Ernie\u2019s Splashy Shores and the new tropical themed land, Big Bird\u2019s Beach.<\/p>\n

Other attractions are The Count\u2019s Splash Castle and Big Bird\u2019s Rambling River, Captain Cookie\u2019s High C\u2019s Adventure, Elmo\u2019s Flyin\u2019 Fish, and Oscar\u2019s Wacky Taxi Roller Coaster.<\/p>\n

Visitors can dance and sing along at Sesame Place\u2019s exciting character dining experiences and shows including the new \u201cWelcome To The Party!\u201d stage show debuting on June 24.<\/p>\n

As always, a major highlight is the spectacular Sesame Street Party Parade which will have everyone dancing in the street.<\/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

Ticket prices for Sesame Place start at $42.99.<\/p>\n

This weekend, there will be an\u00a0Auburn\u00a0Heights\u00a0Mansion Tour at\u00a0Auburn\u00a0Heights\u00a0Preserve (3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, Delaware, 302-239-2385,\u00a0http:\/\/auburnheights.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

On June 23 the event, which gets underway at 1 p.m., focuses on the stately mansion, which is one of the best examples of a Queen Anne style Victorian mansion in Delaware.<\/p>\n

The mansion is the former home of the Marshall family whose legacy of industry and innovation filled the home with the antiques and furnishings there today. Visitors will get to explore two floors of\u00a0Auburn\u00a0Heights with a small group.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children. Parking is available in the event lot on Creek Road across from the mansion.<\/p>\n

On June 29, the site, which features the Marshall Steam Museum and the\u00a0Auburn\u00a0Heights\u00a0Mansion, is hosting another Mansion Tour at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

The historic site is also presenting \u201cBehind the Scenes Mill Tours at Auburn Valley\u201d on June 24 at 1 and 3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Elmwood Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) is presenting several of its ultra-popular \u201cDog Days\u201d over the next week. The Zoo\u2019s \u201cDog Days\u201d event will be held on June 25, 28 and 30.<\/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

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

There will also be \u201cBreakfast with the\u00a0Giraffes\u201d sessions on June 24 and 25 at 8:30 a.m. each day.<\/p>\n

Visitors are encouraged to rise and shine for the most important meal of the day and share it with the Zoo\u2019s three towering\u00a0giraffes.<\/p>\n

After enjoying a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet right next to the\u00a0giraffes, participants will be able to enjoy an exclusive giraffe feeding.<\/p>\n

Prices start at $134.95 for a table of four.<\/p>\n

Penns Woods Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, http:\/\/www.pennswoodsevents.com<\/a>) is presenting a \u201cVineyard Tour\u201d on June 24.<\/p>\n

Visitors can experience a 45\u201360-minute, grape-to-glass educational tour of the vineyard. They will have the opportunity to stroll through the vineyard\u00a0learning the ins and outs of the winery\u2019s viticulture practices. The overall vineyard experience provides insight and appreciation for the art of grape growing and winemaking.<\/p>\n

Vineyard tours are $10 per person.\u00a0This experience begins promptly at 4 p.m. Children and pets are not permitted during this tour.<\/p>\n

Vineyard tours are completely weather dependent and subject to cancellation. In the event of inclement weather, Penns Woods reserves the right to cancel the tour and a full refund will be given or the tour can be transferred\u00a0to another date.<\/p>\n

The winery will also present \u201cLive Music on the Lawn\u201d \u2013 just as it has every weekend in June.<\/p>\n

The schedule for June 24 at Penns Wood Winery features Greg Jones from 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The schedule for June 25 features Allison Landon from 2-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

The roster of acts scheduled for July includes Jason Ager, Bill Hake, Hanna Paige (July 4), Greg Jones, Paul Wilkinson, Allison Landon, Chris Despo and Jason Ager<\/p>\n

A sweet place to enjoy flowers in bloom is Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The arboretum\u2019s schedule for this weekend features a \u201cSaturday Wildflower Walk\u201d and a \u201cBluebird Nesting Box Tour\u201d on Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cSaturday Wildflower Walk\u201d will be held on June 24 from 1-3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors will join wildflower expert\u00a0Dick Cloud\u00a0on an informative two-hour hike that will take them through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside. The focus will be on wildflowers of late spring and early summer.<\/p>\n

There will also be a \u201cBluebird Nesting Box Tour\u201d at 1 p.m. on June 25.<\/p>\n

For more than 50 years, volunteers at Tyler Arboretum have been monitoring the nesting activities of the Eastern Bluebird.\u00a0This is a family-friendly tour to share this tradition.<\/p>\n

Admission to Tyler Arboretum is $18 for adults (ages 18-64), $15 for Seniors\u00a0(65+) and $10 for children (ages 3-17) and Military with valid ID.<\/p>\n

There are many other sites where nature\u2019s glory is on display.<\/p>\n

Wawa Welcome America kicks into high gear next weekend but also has an attractive option this upcoming week \u2013 \u201cWawa Welcome America Free Museum Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

During the 16-day Wawa Welcome America celebration, 35 Philly institutions offer free (or pay-what-you-wish admission).<\/p>\n

The participating venues are: Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 W. Montgomery Avenue; The Print Center, 1614 Latimer Street; Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Avenue; Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, 640 Waterworks Drive; Historic Rittenhouse Town, 208 Lincoln Drive; Wyck Historic House and Garden, 6026 Germantown Avenue; Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall East; Stenton, 4601 N. 18th Street; Masonic Temple, 1 North Broad Street; Science History Institute, 315 Chestnut Street; The Rosenbach, 2008-2010 Delancey Street; Paul Robeson House & Museum, 4951 Walnut Street; John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard; and Historic Strawberry Mansion, 2450 Strawberry Mansion Drive.<\/p>\n

Chanticleer (786 Church Street, Wayne, www.chanticleergarden.org<\/a>), which just opened its 2023 season, is one of them.<\/p>\n

The Chanticleer estate dates from the early 20th-century, when land along the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad was developed for summer homes to escape the heat of Philadelphia. Adolph Rosengarten, Sr., and his wife Christine chose the Wayne-St. David\u2019s area to build their country retreat. The family\u2019s pharmaceutical firm eventually became part of Merck & Company in the 1920s.<\/p>\n

The garden has evolved greatly since the death of the owner in 1990. As the home of the Rosengartens, Chanticleer was beautiful and green with impressive trees and lawns. Most of the floral and garden development you see today has occurred since 1990 — designed by Chanticleer staff and consultants.
\nThere are seven horticulturists, each responsible for the design, planting, and maintenance of an area. The areas are continually evolving, each with its own feel, yet joined together as one complete unit.<\/p>\n

The Teacup Garden and Chanticleer Terraces feature seasonal plants and bold-textured tropical and subtropical plants.
\nThe Tennis Court, Ruin, Gravel Garden, and Pond Garden focus on hardy perennials, both woody and herbaceous.
\nAsian Woods and Bell\u2019s Woodland are shady areas. The Serpentine celebrates the beauty of agricultural crops.<\/p>\n

Admission to Chanticleer is $12 for adults and free for pre-teen children (12 years and under).<\/p>\n

Andalusia Historic House, Gardens and Arboretum (1237 State Road, Andalusia, www.andalusia house.org<\/a>) opened its gates for the 2023 season at the beginning of April.<\/p>\n

Located on a wooded promontory overlooking the Delaware River, Andalusia has been a stately presence on this stretch of water, just north of Philadelphia, for more than 200 years. The ancestral home of the Biddle family, Andalusia\u00a0is\u00a0also a natural paradise of native woodlands and spectacular gardens that have evolved over time.<\/p>\n

Placed on the National Register\u00a0of Historic Landmarks\u00a0in 1966, the Big House\u00a0is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the United States.<\/p>\n

Its surrounding gardens delight the senses all through the year, from the tumbling, brightly colored leaves of fall to the floral extravaganza of spring and the abundance and scent of summer.<\/p>\n

Self-Guided Garden Tours will be available Mondays through Wednesdays from April 4-November 2 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Picnics are allowed on the grounds (with have a \u201ccarry-in, carry-out\u201d policy).<\/p>\n

Access to the Big House is not included with this tour, which is $20\u00a0per person. There is no charge for children 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Big House Tours with Garden Access will be available Mondays through Wednesdays from April 4-November 2 (excluding holidays) at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person.\u00a0There is no charge for children 12 and under.<\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883,\u00a0www.winterthur.org<\/a>) is always a special place to enjoy both history and nature.<\/p>\n

There seems to be no end to what\u2019s in bloom — and in almost every corner of the garden.<\/p>\n

The garden is a result of the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) and is surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of meadows, farmland, and waterways.<\/p>\n

The views in every direction are important to the whole. The paths are an integral part of the overall design, curving rather than straight, following the contours of the land, passing around trees, and drawing walkers into the garden.<\/p>\n

Visitors can explore the garden on foot, or on a narrated tram ride (March-December).
\nAdmission to Winterthur is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/p>\n

Now through June 25, the Garden Bros Nuclear Circus will visit the area for a 25-performance run at Philadelphia Mills (1455 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia,\u00a0www.gardenbroscircus.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The 2023 tour features an all-new Garden Bros Circus show, which is billed as \u201cThe World\u2019s Largest Circus Under The Biggest Big Top On Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s show has blasted into the next generation of showbiz with breathtaking special effects, concert style sound and lighting and three rings bursting with excitement, laughter and memories that families will always cherish.<\/p>\n

The very best performers from over more than 22 countries make up this action jammed, fast paced 100-minute performance in a theatrical European 5five-ring setting featuring the Crazy Cossacks Riderz, Human Slingshot, Wheel of Death, Human Cannonball, Motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Showgirls Hanging from their Hair, Olympic Gymnasts, the Funniest Clowns and Back Flipping Dogs as seen on America\u2019s Got Talent.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $14.50.<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting a \u201cGuided Mansion Tour\u201d on June 25.<\/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.<\/p>\n

Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth ages 6-17, and free 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

On select Saturday and Sundays now through July, the Chaddsford Winery (632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, http:\/\/www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings \u2013 Summer Sips.\u201d<\/p>\n

The winery staff is matching the intense heat and bold flavors of the season with exciting, crushable combinations. From delicious textures to a diverse range of fruity, floral, and herbaceous flavors, they are keeping visitors fresh and cool with these carefully curated, summer-approved pairings.<\/p>\n

The winery\u2019s trained staff will guide guests through a pre-selected tasting of five widely\u00a0diverse wines from across the winery\u2019s portfolio alongside artisan cheeses and other accoutrements.\u00a0During this intimate and educational 60-minute experience, they will discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/p>\n

The winery staff is matching the intense heat and bold flavors of the season with exciting, crushable combinations. From delicious textures to a diverse range of fruity, floral, and herbaceous flavors, they are keeping visitors fresh and cool with these carefully curated, summer-approved pairings.<\/p>\n

The \u201cPairing Line Up\u201d is Greeting Wine: 2021 Sparkling White, 2022 Vidal Blanc with Goat Rodeo Chevre, 2022 Cabernet Franc with Hudson Valley Camembert with Blueberry Basil Jam, Good Vibes Only with Eclat Chocolate’s Tahitian Vanilla Truffle and Niagara with Gemelli Gelato’s Pear Gelato.<\/p>\n

Reserve Tastings are $35 per person and offered only on select Saturdays and Sundays.\u00a0There are three seatings per day \u2013 noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Advanced reservations are required\u00a0and are non-refundable.<\/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 2023 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

Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400,\u00a0www.hagley.org<\/a>), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, has opened a new attraction \u2013 \u201cNation of Inventors.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the \u201cgolden age\u201d of American invention, in the late 1800s. The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley\u2019s unique collection highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life.<\/p>\n

Patent models are scaled representations of inventions and were part of the patent application process for nearly 100 years.\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0showcases patent models representing innovations in a variety of industries from transportation and manufacturing to food preservation and medical devices.<\/p>\n

In the exhibition, visitors will enjoy engaging experiences around every corner, testing their knowledge of innovation and hearing personal accounts from inventors.<\/p>\n

The patent models in\u00a0\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d\u00a0were created between 1833 and 1886. \u201cNation of Inventors\u201d not only features patent models submitted by inventors from the United States, but also models from inventors in England, France, Ireland, Russia, and Spain, demonstrating an international interest in America\u2019s intellectual property system.<\/p>\n

\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d includes patent models from well-known inventors and companies like Ball (Mason Jars), Jim Beam, Bissell, Corliss, Steinway, and Westinghouse. The exhibit presents important topics and timely themes including women inventors, Black inventors, immigrant inventors, improvements in urban living, and the ways Americans learn about and understand progress and change.<\/p>\n

\u201cNation of Inventors\u201d is located on the first two floors of Hagley\u2019s Visitor Center. Visitors can plan to spend about 30 minutes on their self-guided tour of the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Admission to Hagley Museum is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and $6 for children (ages 6-14).<\/p>\n

The newest exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art (1 Hoffman Mill Road, Chadds Ford, brandywine.org<\/a>), \u201cAndrew Wyeth: Home Places,\u201d opened a few weeks ago and will run through July 13.<\/p>\n

This exhibition\u00a0is a presentation of nearly 50 paintings and drawings of local buildings that inspired Wyeth time and again over seven decades of his career.<\/p>\n

The artworks in this exhibition are drawn exclusively from the nearly 7,000-object Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Collection of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art, now managed by the Brandywine. Many of these pieces have never before been exhibited, offering a first glimpse at a significant treasure trove that will shed new light on the collaborative creative process of Andrew and Betsy Wyeth.<\/p>\n

\u201cAndrew Wyeth: Home Places\u201d\u00a0shares the story of a remarkable immersive and intensive artistic practice that ranged across the full array of media Andrew Wyeth practiced. Over the course of a long and diverse career of many chapters, Wyeth repeatedly depicted a small group of historic houses in the vicinity of his hometown of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

In these weathered buildings others might have overlooked or even scorned in the face of gentrification and commercial development of the region, Wyeth found layers of emotion and association. These structures\u2014both venerable and vulnerable in a changing Brandywine Valley\u2014served as a means of pursuing his abiding attention to that which lies beneath the surface of things.<\/p>\n

Through living in this landscape his whole life, he engaged in an artistic practice of uncommon focus over an extended timescale, coming to know deeply the evocative buildings in a radius of just a few square miles and rendering them in an astonishing variety of compositions, handlings and approaches. As Wyeth said, \u201cYou can be in a place for years and years and not see something, and then when it dawns, all sorts of nuggets of richness start popping all over the place. You\u2019ve gotten below the obvious.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the previously unexhibited works on view are the charming early oil\u00a0\u201cThe Miller\u2019s Son,\u201d\u00a0painted when Wyeth was just 17 years old, and the stunning watercolor\u00a0\u201cNoah\u2019s Ark Study\u201d\u00a0made at age 87\u2014both depicting the same property, Brinton\u2019s Mill.<\/p>\n

That the Wyeths came to own and restore this property for use as their primary residence is among the many contributions of Betsy James Wyeth, whose distinct role in stewarding historic properties in Pennsylvania and Maine, which informed her husband\u2019s painting practice, is a key context of this exhibition.<\/p>\n

The Museum just posted this on its website — Please note: During the month of June there will be several gallery closures as we prepare for our next exhibition, \u201cJoseph Stella: Visionary Nature.\u201d During this time, we will be offering half-price admission.<\/p>\n

Museum admission is $18 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $6\u00a0children (ages 6-18) and students with ID\u00a0and free for children (ages five and under).<\/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 \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d opened for the season on May 11 and will run until September 24.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens\u2019 Open Air Theatre and Italian Water Garden fountains sprang to life, as did the Square Fountain, Round Fountain (Flower Garden Walk), Sylvan Fountain (Peirce\u2019s Park), and Children\u2019s Corner fountains.<\/p>\n

Dancing fountains, performances under the stars, and beautiful gardens make the Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens magical. The spectacular celebration of music, light, water, and nature includes distinctive garden experiences indoors and out.<\/p>\n

Iconic Illuminated Fountain Performances dance, soar, and delight in the Main Fountain Garden Thursday\u2013Saturday evenings. New Illuminated Fountain Performances for 2023 include \u201cPut Me In, Coach,\u201d featuring a variety of sports-related tunes; \u201cRachmaninov: Power and Passion\u201d; \u201cShake It Off\u201d by Taylor Swift; \u201cStarman\u201d by David Bowie; \u201cTo Infinity and Beyond\u201d highlighting beloved songs from animated movie favorites; and \u201cWhere the Heart Is\u201d a showcase of coming-home hits by the likes of Bon Jovi and Ed Sheeran. Illuminated Fountain Performances are free with Gardens admission.<\/p>\n

Before the fountain performances, guests can sit under the stars and enjoy live music and refreshing brews and pub fare in Longwood\u2019s Beer Garden. Guests can enjoy a variety of selections from Victory Brewing Company, including the Longwood Seasons series brewed with ingredients grown at Longwood. Regional artists perform live instrumental music, including Hawaiian-Inspired Steel Guitar from Slowey & The Boats, Jazz Age Blues from Drew Nugent & The Midnight Society, Traditional Cuban Son by Conjunto Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Select Fridays throughout Festival of Fountains bring extra family fun during Longwood\u2019s \u201cFestive Friday\u201d theme nights. During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more. Plus, every festive Friday brings the rare opportunity to climb to the top of the Chimes Tower for a stunning view of Longwood\u2019s 62-bell carillon and the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n

The next Festive Friday on June 30 will have the theme \u2013 \u201cMake Some Noise\u201d — where keyboards will be set up around the gardens for guests to play from 5-8 pm.<\/p>\n

Paying homage to the City of Brotherly, \u201cIt\u2019s a Philly Thing\u201d on July 14 highlights Longwood\u2019s own collaboration with Victory Brewing Company and live music from Polkadelphia. \u201cTo Infinity and Beyond\u201d on August 4 is sure to be an evening of fun for both the young and the young at heart when performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts takeover the Pumphouse Plaza from 6\u20138 pm.<\/p>\n

And, on September 15, the \u201cI\u2019m a Believer\u201d theme for Festive Friday brings family-friendly magic with The Give and Take Jugglers in the Pumphouse Plaza from 5:30\u20137:30 pm. Included with Gardens Admission, visit\u00a0Longwoodgardens.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/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

On July 25, the Kennett Symphony will perform the season finale of its Masterworks Series at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square).<\/p>\n

\u201cMasterworks 3: Under the Stars\u201d is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. at Longwood\u2019s Open Air Theatre under the direction of conductor Michael Hall.<\/p>\n

The Symphony\u2019s website offered this invitation — Get ready to take in the sights of Longwood Gardens and the sounds of the Kennett Symphony. Waltzes and Galops abound as we present a collection of beloved light classical pieces including the sunny and delightful \u201cCapriccio Italien,\u201d the mercurial \u201cFlight of the Bumblebee,\u201d the heartfelt \u201cVocalise\u201d as well as music from John William\u2019s score to \u201cSchindler\u2019s List.\u201d<\/p>\n

The program includes Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky\u2019s \u201cCapriccio Italien,\u201d Aram Khachaturian\u2019s \u201cMasquerade Waltz,\u201d Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov\u2019s \u201cFlight of the Bumblebee\u201d and \u201cRussian Easter Overture,\u201d John Williams\u201d\u00a0selections from \u201cSchindler\u2019s List,\u201d Sergei Rachmaninoff\u2019s \u201cVocalise\u201d and Dmitry Kabalevsky\u2019s \u201cDance of the Comedians.\u201d<\/p>\n

The concert at Longwood Gardens will start at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $50 for adults and $10 for students (age 18 and under). The ticket\u00a0includes\u00a0access to visit Longwood Gardens during the day on the day of the concert.<\/p>\n

Historic Odessa (Main Street, Odessa, Delaware, 302-378-4119,\u00a0www.historicodessa.org<\/a>) is both a scenic and an historic site in Delaware.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Historic Odessa Foundation\u00a0is excited to be the northern Delaware venue for an exhibition of selected works by the beloved\u00a0Delaware artist Jack Lewis (1912-2012). The exhibition entitled \u201cEveryday Lives, Everyday People: The Work of Jack Lewis\u201d is running now through July 2 in the Historic Odessa Visitors Center Art Gallery.<\/p>\n

The selection of paintings by Jack Lewis comes from the Nancy and Russell Suniewick Collection on loan from the\u00a0Rehoboth Art League. In 2021, the Suniewicks, long-time friends of Lewis, and the executive producers of \u201cIf You Lived Here, You Would Be Home Now: A Film About Jack Lewis and Bridgeville, DE,\u201d donated an outstanding collection of 52 paintings and various documents of the late artist to the Rehoboth Art League.<\/p>\n

The works from the Nancy and Russell Suniewick Collection date from the 1930s to 1980s, and include portraits, domestic and foreign scenes, and an important early self-portrait.<\/p>\n

Odessa is one of Delaware\u2019s most historic sites.<\/p>\n

Known in the 18th-century as Cantwell\u2019s Bridge, Odessa played a vital role in commercial life along the Delaware River as a busy grain shipping port.<\/p>\n

Today, visitors can stroll along tree-lined streets and admire examples of 18th- and 19th-century architecture in one of the best-preserved towns in Delaware. They can also tour a remarkable collection of antiques and Americana preserved in period room settings and quaint exhibits.<\/p>\n

Historic Odessa is open to the public from March through December, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.\u00a0 The site is also open Monday by reservation. General Admission: Adults, $10; Groups, Seniors, Students, $8; and Children under six are free.<\/p>\n

Nemours Estate (1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, nemoursestate.org<\/a>) has come alive with its magnificent gardens.<\/p>\n

Originally constructed in 1910,\u00a0Nemours\u00a0Mansion is one of Delaware\u2019s grandest buildings and includes the largest formal French garden in North America.<\/p>\n

Nemours\u00a0Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room Mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.<\/p>\n

Nemours\u00a0was the estate of Alfred I. duPont. Alfred Ir\u00e9n\u00e9e du Pont was an American\u00a0industrialist,\u00a0financier,\u00a0philanthropist\u00a0and a member of the influential\u00a0Du Pont family.<\/p>\n

He named the estate\u00a0Nemours, after the French town that his great-great-grandfather represented in the French Estates General. While looking to the past and his ancestors for inspiration, duPont also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions.<\/p>\n

The Gardens are one of the estate\u2019s prime attractions.<\/p>\n

The two elk at the top of the Vista are the work of French sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (1855\u20131924), a specialist in animal figures. Lined with Japanese\u00a0cryptomeria, pink flowering horse chestnuts and pin oaks, the Long Walk extends from the Mansion to the Reflecting Pool.<\/p>\n

The 157 jets at the center of the one-acre pool shoot water 12 feet into the air; when they are turned off, the entire \u201cLong Walk\u201d is reflected in the pool. The pool, five and a half feet deep in its deepest section, holds 800,000 gallons of water and takes three days to fill. The Art Nouveau-style, classical mythology-based \u201cFour Seasons\u201d around the pool are by French-born American sculptor Henri Crenier (1873\u20131948).<\/p>\n

The entrance is located on the campus of Nemours Children\u2019s Health, follow signs for Nemours Estate.<\/p>\n

Admission to\u00a0Nemours\u00a0is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for children.<\/p>\n

The Delaware Art Museum (2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware, delart.org<\/a>) currently is featuring three exhibitions.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Red Planet: Anna Bogatin Ott\u201d is running now through July 16.<\/p>\n

Ukrainian-born abstract painter, sculptor, and digital artist Anna Bogatin Ott captures the sublime in nature and the complexity of human existence. This exhibition showcases her most recent work, informed by NASA images from Mars and her meditations on the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Life, My Voice: Occupying Spaces (La vida de uno y el lugar que ocupamos)\u201d is running now through September 24.<\/p>\n

Cesar Viveros is transforming DelArt\u2019s Orientation Hall with a painted mural and a series of seven screen prints, commissioned by the Museum to accompany the exhibition\u00a0Estampas de la Raza: Contemporary Prints from the Romo Collection. Born in Mexico, Viveros is a renowned muralist, painter, screen-printer, clay and papier-m\u00e2ch\u00e9 sculptor in the Philadelphia area, and a leader in the region\u2019s Latino community and art world.<\/p>\n

Viveros\u2019 mural represents a\u00a0bodega\u00a0or\u00a0tienda de la esquina\u2014a typical corner store which serves as a daily point of encounter in Latino neighborhoods. His posters are based on conversations with members of the Hispanic American Association of Delaware and Los Abuelos, a senior group from the Latin American Community Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cRevision: David Meyer\u201d is also running now through September 24.<\/p>\n

Sculptor David Meyer uses various materials\u2014flour, dirt, steel, or glass\u2014to form objects that elevate our senses. For this large-scale installation, Meyer creates shapes derived from distorted photographic images. It is the moment of recognition that Meyer elicits in his sculptures.<\/p>\n

Admission to the Delaware Museum of Art is $14 for adults, $7 for college students and $6 for youth.<\/p>\n

The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233,\u00a0www.wcrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Specials every Sunday now through September 17 at noon each day.<\/p>\n

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

Tickets are $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 2-12).<\/p>\n

On June 25, the\u00a0Colebrookdale\u00a0Railroad (South Washington Street, Boyertown,\u00a0www.colebrookdalerailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cSundaes on Sunday Train Ride\u201d at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The rail line will be serving up all the ingredients you need to make your own ice cream sundae.<\/p>\n

The whole train gets an ice cream sundae.<\/p>\n

As an added attraction, there will be an a la carte menu featuring light fare such as sodas from Reading Soda Works and light snacks.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the railroad\u2019s Coach Car, Garden Cafe Car and Dining Car are $35 for adults, $25 for children under 12, and $10 for toddlers. This is approximately a two-hour excursion.<\/p>\n

Wilmington and Western Railroad (Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running a special train on June 25 — the \u201cPrincess Express.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the \u201cPrincess Express,\u201d five royal characters ride the train and join our guests for a regal experience through the Red Clay Valley.<\/p>\n

On the\u00a0June 25\u00a0excursions, the Island Princess, Archer Princess, Beauty, the Little Mermaid, and the Sailor Prince will ride the train.<\/p>\n

Passengers can take a leisurely 1.5-hour round-trip ride up the Red Clay Valley to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove.<\/p>\n

This departure is powered by one of our historic first-generation diesel locomotives.<\/p>\n

Excursions depart at 12:30 and 3 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $25 for adults, $24 for seniors and $23 for children.<\/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 are rotated 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

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

On June 29, Berks Nature (The Nature Place, 575 Saint Bernardine Street, Reading, 610-372-4992,\u00a0https:\/\/www.berksnature.org<\/a>) is presenting a \u201cNative Fish Lecture.\u201d<\/p>\n

Berks County’s waterways are known for their fish and fish can tell us a lot about Berks County’s water. Learn all about our native, invasive, and stocked species of fish, how to identify them, where to find them, and what we can learn about stream health by studying these aquatic, finned friends.<\/p>\n

The family-friendly event features free admission.<\/p>\n

Morris Arboretum (100 Northwestern Avenue, Chestnut Hill, www.morrisarboretum.org<\/a>) will present its annual \u201cHistoric Springfield Mill Days\u201d on June 25 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

If you enjoy walking around garden displays or if you like to look at model railroad layouts, then you should definitely check out the Garden Railway Display at the Morris Arboretum.<\/p>\n

The ultra-popular Garden Railway Display has become a major summer attraction at The Gardens at Morris Arboretum. The 23rd annual edition of the display has its official season opened in May and will continue until October 10.<\/p>\n

The railway has a quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with 15 different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a trestle bridge you can walk under) and bustling model trains.<\/p>\n

The buildings and the display are all made of natural materials \u2013 bark, leaves, twigs, hollow logs, mosses, acorns, dried flowers, seeds and stones \u2013 to form a perfectly proportioned miniature landscape complete with miniature rivers.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia-area landmarks are all meticulously decorated for the holidays with lights that twinkle.\u00a0There is even a masterpiece replica of Independence Hall made using pinecone seeds for shingles, acorns as finials and twigs as downspouts.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme — \u201cAmerica\u2019s Roadside Attractions,\u201d features miniature replicas of some of this country\u2019s most iconic roadside attractions including Randy\u2019s Donuts, the Jolly Green Giant, and the World’s Oldest Largest Pecan.<\/p>\n

Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for seniors (65 and older); $10 for students (ages 13-17 or with ID), active military and retired military; and free for children (under 3).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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