{"id":56362,"date":"2026-01-24T09:33:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=56362"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:35:11","slug":"what-to-do-weather-cancels-some-local-events-but-some-remain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=56362","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Weather cancels some local events, but some remain"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Denny Dyroff,<\/strong> Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/div>\n
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\"\"While there may be a variety of events on this weekend\u2019s calendar, the major activity for area residents will be to \u201chunker down.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The weather forecast is brutal.<\/div>\n
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Meteorologists are calling for a major storm with heavy ice along with snow accumulations ranging from 8-24 inches \u2013 and wind chill factors that may dip below zero degrees.<\/div>\n
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Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.<\/div>\n
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The snowfall will begin on Saturday evening and continue through Monday afternoon. This will be the \u201chunker down\u201d time.<\/div>\n

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That leaves Friday night and Saturday afternoon for people to engage in weekend activities.<\/div>\n
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For many, weekend activities will focus on trips to supermarkets to stock up on milk, eggs and bread \u2013 before Saturday night when the temperature is expected to drop into single digits.<\/div>\n
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At least 14 states have declared a state of emergency as the storm nears: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.<\/div>\n
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Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey could be next.<\/div>\n
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Needless to say \u2013 call or check websites for any event to get the latest news about closures and cancellations.<\/div>\n
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (Station Avenue, Oaks, 800-677-4677, www.phillyexpocenter.com<\/a><\/u>) had several events scheduled for this weekend.<\/div>\n
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The East Coast\u00a0Reptile\u00a0Super Expo featuring hundreds of live snakes and\u00a0reptiles was scheduled for January 24 but has been cancelled.<\/div>\n
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Two events still have the green flag.<\/div>\n
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\"\"The 39th Annual\u00a0Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports Racecar and Trade Show will be held on January 23 and 24 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.<\/div>\n
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The huge annual event will feature close to 300,000 square feet of exhibition space devoted to auto racing, street rods and everything else related to\u00a0motorsports. There will be hundreds of exhibits, a full schedule of informative seminars and personal appearances by a wide array of racing legends.<\/div>\n
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There will be more than 200\u00a0motorsports\u00a0vehicles of all types on exhibit. Several area speedways will have displays at the show and offer a great opportunity for fans to meet some of their standout performers and pick up a schedule of\u00a0motorsports\u00a0events for the 2020 season.<\/div>\n
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More than 600 exhibit booths featuring 400-plus racing dealers, hardcore manufacturers of racing equipment and more will be part of the huge show, which is billed as the biggest and best of its type in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.<\/div>\n
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Show attendees will have the opportunity to meet and collect autographs from well-known figures in\u00a0motorsports, including a pair of legends \u2013 Billy Pauch and Bruce Lawson.<\/div>\n
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Another annual fan favorite at the annual show is the Ms.\u00a0Motorsports\u00a0Pageant, which is scheduled for Friday evening at 8 p.m. As an added attraction, there will be autograph sessions with many of the contestants from recent years.<\/div>\n
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Show hours are 2-9 p.m. on January 23 and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on January 24. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-11).<\/div>\n
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\"\"The Expo Center will also host the Philly Chocolate Wine and Whiskey Festival on January 24.<\/div>\n
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Participants will be able to enjoy chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations — from sweet hand-rolled truffles to goooey melted chocolate fondue and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates.<\/div>\n
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They can quench their thirst with Champagne, Prosecco and premium wines — and a sip of fine whiskies.<\/div>\n
Also on the menu are cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candies, macarons, cake pops, bean-to-bar chocolates, popcorn, donuts, pretzels, artisan cheeses and charcuterie.<\/div>\n
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Included in Your Ticket Price are chocolate samples,\u00a0Wine glass and Plentiful Pours of Premium Wines and other beverages,\u00a0Sample and Taste Dozens of Whiskies and other spirits,\u00a0Wide Selection of PA Distilleries, Wineries & Cideries,\u00a0Boozy Milkshakes, Candy Cocktails, Lushy Slushies & Spiked Hot Chocolate,\u00a0Chocolate Fondue Bar (Check City Details) and other sweet and savory items including cookies, cakes and cheeses.<\/div>\n
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Tickets are priced at $69.<\/div>\n
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Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a><\/u>) has started its new year with one of its annual special events \u201cWinter Wonder,\u201d which begins on January 16.<\/div>\n
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Longwood Gardens<\/p><\/div>\n

Because of the weather\u2019s impact, Longwood Gardens will be open on January 24 and closed on January 25 and 26.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cWinter Wonder,\u201d which runs now through March 22, celebrates the beauty of winter. It\u2019s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of story.<\/div>\n
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Outside, visitors can find a sense of peace and tranquility as they walk past textural grasses, seed heads and the dramatic silhouettes of trees that stretch up into the sky.<\/div>\n
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Inside, they can bask in a world of warmth that features an overhead garden of hanging baskets adorned with such vibrant beauties as jasmine, cape-primrose, and lipstick-plant.<\/div>\n
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Visitors will be able to enjoy a paradise of flowers and foliage, bursting with color — all in a beautiful indoor winter wonderland with a tropical twist.<\/div>\n
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Inside Longwood\u2019s Conservatory, visitors can check out nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the site\u2019s Orchid House.<\/div>\n
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The gardens are open from Wednesdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 22. Hours change in the spring.<\/div>\n
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As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/div>\n
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You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/div>\n
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Admission to Longwood Gardens is $32 for adults, $28 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and college students, $23 for active military and veterans and $17 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/div>\n
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Area wineries are providing activity options in spite of the weather.<\/div>\n
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Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, www.chaddsford.com<\/a><\/u>) is presenting \u201cReserve Tastings \u2013Festive Faves\u201d on select Saturdays and Sundays in January.<\/div>\n
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Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room.\u00a0The trained staff will guide them through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across our portfolio. The selections will be paired alongside seasonal local cheeses and other accoutrements to enhance your tasting experience.<\/div>\n
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The staff will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.<\/div>\n
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The following is the 2026 Pairing Line Up \u2013<\/div>\n