• It’s an afternoon of nature, art-making, and fun for kids at  Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The center partners with the award-winning folk artist, Eunice LaFate, to lead a children’s art program in the center's gardens. Kids will create a mural from natural materials and go home with their very own painting! This program is intended for ages 6 to 14 and is free with general admission. Pre-registration is required. Art supplies will be provided. Go here to register.

• The Kennett Brewfest is returning on Oct. 2, and tickets are now on sale. Limited tickets are available now at https://kennettbrewfest.com. All proceeds benefit Historic Kennett Square, the nonprofit that makes Kennett thrive. Historic Kennett Square intentionally creates programs and events that help Kennett become a more beautiful and welcoming community where all can belong and prosper.

• PAWS for People will hold a live in-person and online auction, “Art from the Heart,” on Aug. 9. An online preview will be held Thursday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 8, with online bidding open from Aug. 8- 15. The in-person Art Show will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the PAWS Office, 703 Dawson Drive, Newark, Delaware 19713.  Reservations are required.

• It’s Christmas in July at Olde Ridge Village on Wednesday, July 28. Summer Santa will be visiting from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more details as the merchants of Olde Ridge Village join in the party. Also, as part of Christmas in July, Giggy Bites, the pet treat shop, will be having Yappy Hour from 5-8 p.m.

•State Rep. Craig Williams is hosting a job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, at the Brandywine Youth Center, 47 South Thornton Road, in Concord Township.