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Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled May 13

This exhibition traces a persistent vein of intriguing, often disconcerting imagery over the career of renowned artist Jamie Wyeth. Frequently countered and even hidden by Wyeth's fuller body of work particularly his immensely popular coastal views, farmscapes, and other…

Letters and Post Cards May 13

Before social media and telephones, handwritten letters were one of the very few ways to communicate across town, across the country, and around the world. Guest curator Bill Schultz shares hundreds of examples from his remarkable collection of covers (envelopes) and colorful…

Longwood Gardens - Festival of Fountains May 13

Summer at Longwood makes a splash as the Gardens’ fountain collection jets to life. The Main Fountain Garden offers jaw-dropping performances daily and extended hours for Illuminated Fountain Performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. Guests can also enjoy the Open…

Hurricane Diane May 14
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

A comedic romp with a mythological twist from Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George Meet Diane: a charming butch permaculture gardener with a mission. Secretly Dionysus— the god of wine, revelry, and vegetation—Diane returns to Earth to rally followers for an environmental…

Phoenixville Dogwood Festival May 15
  • Recurring daily

Phoenixville's Annual Dogwood tradition dates back to May 1943, when Retired Army Major General Edward C. Shannon dedicated a dogwood tree in Reeves Park as a memorial to the men and women of the Armed Forces, many of whom had died in active service during World War II. Since…

Historic Sugartown Summer Biergarten May 16

Historic Sugartown's Biergartens are back! Thanks to the community's wonderful response to our previous Biergartens, we've decided to offer three during 2024. They will once again feature craft brews by our friends from Malvern’s Locust Lane Craft Brewery and local wines by…

Third Thursdays at Nemours Estate May 16

Nemours Estate’s first Third Thursday of the season with discounted admission, live music from Acoustic Soul, food trucks from Mojo Loco, Dixie’s Down Home, and Wandering Chef, along with beer from local brewery Wilmington Brew Works and wine! This event is gardens-only. Picnics…

Styer's Festival of the Peony May 17
  • Recurring daily

6th ANNUAL FESTIVAL of the PEONY Take a walk, or drive-thru option to see the beauty, smell the fragrance & bring a camera. We will be selling cut flowers at the gate and root orders will be taken for fall shipment by visiting styerspeonies.com. Much like today, historically…

Brandywine Ballet Presents: Cinderella May 18

Brandywine Ballet proudly presents a full-length, fairytale ballet, Cinderella. In a world where we can be anything, Cinderella teaches us to be kind. Join Cinderella as she dances with dragonflies through magical gardens, serves her ugly stepsisters, and falls in love with…

Summer

Summer is a lively season in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with a range of events and festivals that…

Fall

Fall is a spectacular time in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with a variety of events and festivals…

Winter

Winter is a magical time in Chester County, Pennsylvania, with a range of events and festivals that…

Holiday

Chester County, Pennsylvania is a festive destination during the holiday season, with a variety of…