Dec
24
Mon
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24 @ 16:00

Christmas Eve Service at Hope Church

December 24 at 4:00 PM

At Darlington Arts Center

(977 Shavertown Rd., Garnet Valley, PA)

Christmas Eve is a busy day, but it’s important to take time in all the hustle and bustle to focus on what is most important. To this end, join Hope Church for an hour of worship on December 24th as we sing carols and reflect on the beauty, grace, and glory of Jesus Christ who was born 2000 years ago to save broken people like us.

Pastor Will Stern

Dec
25
Tue
Christmas Day
Dec 25 all-day
Dec
27
Thu
Kids Winter Carnival @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Dec 27 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Attention Parents:

Drop the kids off at TLC’s annual Kids Winter Carnival so YOU can recharge and relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Take advantage of one or all three of the Winter Carnival days to give yourself a break and the kids a chance to let loose and enjoy the outdoors!

Children ages 4-12 can participate in:

  • Hiking our gorgeous nature preserve
  • Winter scavenger hunt
  • Nature fort building contest
  • Creating art using unique materials
  • Hanging out by the bonfire (with hot cocoa and s’mores!)

Pack a lunch and an adventurous spirit!  Please dress your child warmly and in comfortable hiking shoes.

Dec
28
Fri
Holiday Events at Longwood Gardens
Dec 28 @ 09:00 – 22:00

Holiday events continue until January 6

Organ Sing-Alongs

Free with Gardens Admission. Sing along to the sounds of the season played on The Longwood Organ.

2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows

750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music.

10:00 am 11:00 am 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 3:30 pm

Kids Winter Carnival @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Dec 28 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Attention Parents:

Drop the kids off at TLC’s annual Kids Winter Carnival so YOU can recharge and relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Take advantage of one or all three of the Winter Carnival days to give yourself a break and the kids a chance to let loose and enjoy the outdoors!

Children ages 4-12 can participate in:

  • Hiking our gorgeous nature preserve
  • Winter scavenger hunt
  • Nature fort building contest
  • Creating art using unique materials
  • Hanging out by the bonfire (with hot cocoa and s’mores!)

Pack a lunch and an adventurous spirit!  Please dress your child warmly and in comfortable hiking shoes.

Dec
31
Mon
Kids Winter Carnival @ Bucktoe Creek Preserve
Dec 31 @ 10:00 – 14:00

Attention Parents:

Drop the kids off at TLC’s annual Kids Winter Carnival so YOU can recharge and relax from the hustle and bustle of the holidays!  Take advantage of one or all three of the Winter Carnival days to give yourself a break and the kids a chance to let loose and enjoy the outdoors!

Children ages 4-12 can participate in:

  • Hiking our gorgeous nature preserve
  • Winter scavenger hunt
  • Nature fort building contest
  • Creating art using unique materials
  • Hanging out by the bonfire (with hot cocoa and s’mores!)

Pack a lunch and an adventurous spirit!  Please dress your child warmly and in comfortable hiking shoes.

Children’s Read-Aloud
Dec 31 @ 10:30

Mina's White Canvas by Hyeon-Ju Lee at the Brandywine River Museum

As Mina draws with her crayon, magical things begin to happen in the world outside.

Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the Museum and make their own creative works in this popular program.

The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.

Midnight in the Square
Dec 31 @ 18:30

Plans to have a fun and entertaining NYE in downtown Kennett Square!

The Mushroom Festival and Kennett Area Restaurant and Merchant Association are your hosts for Midnight in the Square.  Admission: Free but hope you will support our Holiday Raffle - see information on Event Detail page.

Young children and their parents are invited to kick off our NYE celebration at 6:30 pm. "Raising" our lighted Mushroom will take place at 8:45 pm.  Why not bring a senior along who would not usually celebrate NYE?

The Garage Community & Youth Center at 115 S Union Street will be our venue for an indoor event.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  It might just be the place to get warm. The Funsters  will be back on stage to liven up the crowd from 9 pm 'til 12:30 am on S Union Street just outside The Garage.

This event would not take place without our sponsors. We thank them all!

You will not want to miss our 6th Annual Mushroom Drop -  Midnight in the Square celebration 2018 - ringing in 2019!

Jan
1
Tue
New Years Day
Jan 1 all-day

Wishes for a happy and healthy new year.

Jan
4
Fri
KS First Friday Art Stroll
Jan 4 @ 18:00 – 21:00

Kennett Square's Art Stroll is a monthly celebration of the local art & music scene as it is showcased in the galleries, shops and restaurants throughout town. The Art Stroll runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Follow the art scene in Kennett Square by liking the KennettARTS facebook page.

Jan
5
Sat
Bunch Auction Blowout Sale
Jan 5 all-day
Sensory Friendly Trains Morning @ Brandywine River Museum of Art
Jan 5 @ 08:30 – 09:30

Enjoy early access to the Museum’s Brandywine Railroad display during this accessible program. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information or to register for programs, contact Laura Westmoreland at [email protected] or 610.388.8120.

Terrific Trains @ Brandywine River Museum of Art
Jan 5 @ 10:00 – 12:00

Last chance this season to see the Brandywine Railroad and get creative with train crafts at the Brandywine River Museum of Art.

Jan
6
Sun
Painting, Sculpture and Ceramics by Bernie Felch @ Delaware College of Art and Design
Jan 6 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bernard Jackson Felch, who passed away in 2008 at the age of 83, was an accomplished watercolorist, sculptor, ceramicist and teacher whose work has been seen in museums, schools, universities, public spaces and private collections throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Exhibit runs January 6 through January 18

Jan
9
Wed
“No Starving Artist”
Jan 9 @ 18:00

Delaware College of Art and Design in conjunction with The Money School of the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute will present their a workshop in their “No Starving Artist” speaker series. Stop by at 6 p.m. Wednesday January 9 for the “Money Workshop”.

This event is free and open to the public. Aspiring artists should jump on this opportunity!

Jan
10
Thu
Chadds Ford Business Association Meeting
Jan 10 @ 11:45 – 13:00

Business networking at Annual Meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association.

At Brandywine Prime in Chadds Ford

All are welcome.

Open Mic Night
Jan 10 @ 18:00 – 20:00

Bayard Taylor Memorial Literary Open Mic

Thursday, January 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kennett Library
216 East State Street
Kennett Square, 19348 United States
+ Google Map
Website:
http://www.kennettlibrary.org/
Jan
12
Sat
Paint, Pinot and Preserve @ The Interpretive Nature Center
Jan 12 @ 18:00 – 19:30

Join TLC and Dip and Doodle Art Studio from Northeast, Maryland for a relaxing, post-holiday evening of wine and painting at our Chandler Mill Nature Preserve.  No experience necessary as instructors will assist your artistic efforts in producing a beautiful nature-themed painting.

Limited spots available! Register today!

*An assortment of wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

This event is for ages 21 years and older. ID will be checked at the door.

Jan
13
Sun
Painting, Sculpture and Ceramics by Bernie Felch @ Delaware College of Art and Design
Jan 13 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Bernard Jackson Felch, who passed away in 2008 at the age of 83, was an accomplished watercolorist, sculptor, ceramicist and teacher whose work has been seen in museums, schools, universities, public spaces and private collections throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Exhibit runs January 6 through January 18

Jan
15
Tue
College Planning and Financial Aid Seminars
Jan 15 @ 18:30

College Planning and Financial Aid Seminars

Free seminars for students and parents about navigating the college planning process, conducted by Dr. Lou Anne Bulik, college admissions advisor and founder of Red Brick Educational Consulting.

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. College Prep 101: Getting Started on the College Planning Process Middletown Free Library, 21 North Pennell Road, Lima, PA 19037

• A is for Academics: what courses to take in high school

• Test optional trend: should you take standardized tests or not?

• Know thyself: tools to help you get started

Monday, February 11, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Admissions 101: What Goes on Behind Closed Doors Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• How colleges review an application • Regular decision, early decision, early action – how to choose • How the wait list works Mon day, March 4, 2019, 6:15 p.m. Campus Visits 101: How, What, When, and Where Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The importance of demonstrated interest or why you need to read your email!

• How and when to plan your campus visit

• What to look for and what kinds of questions to ask on your visit Monday, March 18, 2019, 6:15 p.m. College Financing 101: Myth vs. Reality Ridley Township Public Library, 100 East MacDade Blvd., Folsom, PA 19033

• The ground rules: how financial aid works

• Debunking assumptions about costs, debt, and default

• How to calculate the real cost of college and how to increase chances of merit aid

Red Brick Educational Consulting offers personalized college counseling to help students find a college that fits – academically, socially, philosophically, and financially. Founded by Lou Anne Bulik, PhD, a professional with 30 years of experience at colleges, universities, and the College Board, Red Brick helps students build a firm foundation for college success. www.redbrickedu.com

Jan
16
Wed
BPA Meeting – All are Welcome
Jan 16 @ 18:15

Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County meets monthly for business networking.

All are welcome

Find our more on our website

 

Jan
17
Thu
Children’s Read Aloud Tours @ Brandywine River Museum of Art
Jan 17 @ 10:30 – 11:30

Young children and their grown-ups hear a story, interact with art in the museum and make their own creative works in this fun program. Online registration is requested. For more details, please contact the education office at 610-388-8382 or [email protected]. The Read-Aloud Program has been made possible by Joseph and Diane Packer in memory of Emily Grace Koenig.

Jan
18
Fri
“Alice and the Stolen Tarts”
Jan 18 @ 19:30

2019 British Panto

“Alice and the Stolen Tarts”

January 18 & 19, 2019
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – with a twist! Join Alice on her adventures through Wonderland, jolly fun for the whole family!

KATS, Inc. invites you to our annual British Panto – the second longest-running British Pantomime in America! Our British Panto will be performed January 18 & 19, 2019 at 7:30 at the Kennett High School Auditorium.

Saturday Matinee at 2 pm Saturday 1/19.

Tickets on sale now!

Jan
19
Sat
DCAD Drawing Marathon @ Delaware College of Art and Design
Jan 19 @ 09:00 – 18:00

Sharpen your pencils for the 15th DCAD Drawing Marathon! This full-day festival of figure drawing will feature models in a variety of poses and vignettes.

Orchid Extravaganza Opens at Longwood Gardens
Jan 19 @ 09:00 – 17:00

Escape to a balmy oasis filled with nearly 5,000 blooming orchids during Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens January 19 through March 24. Longwood’s heated 4-acre Conservatory provides an escape from winter’s chill, featuring thousands of colorful orchid blooms displayed in extraordinary ways. In addition to the one-of-a-kind horticultural display, Orchid Extravaganza features activities and programs for the entire family, including concerts, talks, tours, OrKid Days, and more. The Gardens are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Alice and the Stolen Tarts”
Jan 19 @ 19:30

2019 British Panto

“Alice and the Stolen Tarts”

January 18 & 19, 2019
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – with a twist! Join Alice on her adventures through Wonderland, jolly fun for the whole family!

KATS, Inc. invites you to our annual British Panto – the second longest-running British Pantomime in America! Our British Panto will be performed January 18 & 19, 2019 at 7:30 at the Kennett High School Auditorium.

Saturday Matinee at 2 pm Saturday 1/19.

Tickets on sale now!

Jan
20
Sun
Total Lunar Eclipse
Jan 20 @ 20:30

View the Total Lunar Eclipse occurring the night of January 20. The Delaware Astronomical Society members will be on at the Delaware  Museum of Natural History with telescopes for maximum viewing of this phenomenal event! The evening begins with activities inside the Museum followed by timed presentations about the lunar eclipse.  Afterwards we’ll head outdoors to await first contact of the eclipse at 10:33pm. Totality, when the moon is completely blocked, begins at 11:41pm. Please dress for the weather. Telescopes and binoculars are strongly encouraged as there are a limited number of telescopes available for all participants.

Doors open at 8:30 pm. DAS presentations begin at 9 pm and 9:45 pm followed by viewing the lunar eclipse in the Museum’s backyard.

$5/DMNH Members; $10/Non-Members. Free for children age 2 and under. Registration is preferred as this event may sell out.

http://www.delmnh.org/event/total-lunar-eclipse/

 

Jan
21
Mon
MLK CommUNITY Breakfast
Jan 21 @ 08:00 – 10:00

18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. CommUNITY Breakfast and Day of Sharing

The Martin Luther King CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area will present the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. CommUNITY Breakfast on Monday, January 21, 2019.  The breakfast is an opportunity to celebrate Dr. King's legacy of love and service and be inspired to live out his dream today in our community and throughout the world.  Our 2019 theme is "Diversity is our Strength."  

Red Clay Room, Kennett Square
423 Dalmation Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Jan
22
Tue
Native American Art & Artifacts – Bunch Auctions
Jan 22 @ 09:00

Native American  Art & Artifacts

Preview: Monday, January 21st from 9 AM - 7 PM

Auction: Tuesday, sale day, from 9 AM

Catalog

ARTZ at Brandywine @ Brandywine River Museum of Art
Jan 22 @ 11:00 – 12:00

ARTZ Philadelphia joins with Brandywine to offer this popular program which welcomes a small group of visitors with dementia and their care partners to the museum to view and discuss art in a supportive setting. ARTZ Philadelphia was founded on the belief that people living with dementia should be accorded the benefits of well-being and quality of life that others enjoy. The Museum is pleased to partner with ARTZ to provide these cultural and creative opportunities. There is no charge for this program, but registration is required. To register, contact ARTZ Philadelphia at [email protected] or 610.721.1606. Space is limited; please register at least a week in advance.