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First Friday Art Stroll 18:00
First Friday Art Stroll
Dec 1 @ 18:00 – 21:00
Kennett Square’s Art Stroll is a monthly celebration of the local art scene as it is showcased in the galleries, shops and restaurants throughout town.  Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to stroll the tree-lined[...]
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Holiday Open House 11:00
Holiday Open House @ Chester County Art Association
Dec 2 @ 11:00 – 17:00
Chester County Art Association at 100 N. Bradford Ave. in West Chester is featuring Concordia Chorale Arts performance at 1pm on Saturday, 12/2 from 10 am – 3 pm with seasonal refreshments.  
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. 11:30
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 2 @ 11:30 – 12:30
Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Twilight Tidings at the Tavern 16:00
Twilight Tidings at the Tavern @ Barns-Brinton House
Dec 2 @ 16:00 – 19:30
    Twilight Tidings at the Tavern at the Historic Barns-Brinton House The Chadds Ford Historical Society introduces a new event for the holiday season, Twilight Tidings at the Tavern, on Saturday, December 2 at[...]
West Chester Charity Ball 18:30
West Chester Charity Ball
Dec 2 @ 18:30 – 23:00
On Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 6:30 in the evening until 11:00 pm, Friends Association for the Care & Protection of Children invites guests to its 29th Annual West Chester Charity Ball at the West[...]
Pops Goes the Holidays 19:30
Pops Goes the Holidays
Dec 2 @ 19:30
It’s our way of wishing you and yours a happy holiday! The glorious sounds of the season fill the air capturing the magic of the holidays. Special guests Philadanco and the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus join[...]
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A Restorative Day of Art, Nature and Yoga 08:00
A Restorative Day of Art, Nature and Yoga
Dec 3 @ 08:00 – 13:00
 Art and Nature and Yoga at the Brandywine       Sunday, Dec 3, 2017,  8:00 am – 1:00 pm        $65, all inclusive:  reserve tickets online at                    http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events        A Restorative Day of Art, Nature and[...]
Open Studio – Jill Beech 10:00
Open Studio – Jill Beech
Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 16:00
Open Studio - Jill Beech
Open Studio – Jill Beech
Carols Concert 13:00
Carols Concert
Dec 3 @ 13:00 – 15:00
 Carols Concert          Sunday, Dec 3, 2017,   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm          Included with Brandywine River Museum admission         This event in repeated on Dec. 10, Dec 17, and Dec 31, 2017 Listen to[...]
Winterthur 101 Lecture: “Yuletide Behind the Scenes” 14:00
Winterthur 101 Lecture: “Yuletide Behind the Scenes” @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 3 @ 14:00 – 15:00
Copeland Lecture Hall Join Senior Curator of Education Deborah Harper and learn about all that is involved in putting together the annual Yuletide Tour Enjoy stunning images of Yuletides past, learn about traditions embraced by[...]
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Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol 13:00
Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 6 @ 13:00
This heartwarming one-man show is performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, who depicts 26 characters of the classic tale. The Visitor Center Café will be open until 6:00 pm. Performance-only tickets: $19[...]
Galleries Reception Atrium 17:30
Galleries Reception Atrium @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 6 @ 17:30 – 20:00
Galleries Reception Atrium Hot Bijouxx performs an energetic mélange of Prohibition-era jazz, French gypsy swing-waltz, and Brazilian bossa nova. Renditions of Great American Songbook standards are metamorphosized by Hot Bijouxx’s arresting arrangements.
Children’s Christmas Party 18:00
Children’s Christmas Party
Dec 6 @ 18:00 – 20:00
Children’s Christmas Party at the Brandywine River Museum of Art      Wednesday, Dec 6th 2017   6:00 pm to 8:00 pm         $12 adult members; $15 adult non-members; $5 children ages 3 – 8;         Free[...]
Special Charles Dickens Reading 18:00
Special Charles Dickens Reading @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 6 @ 18:00 – 18:00
Gerald Charles Dickens performs a reading of two stories by Charles Dickens: Doctor Marigold and The Signalman. The performances are 45 minutes each with a 20-minute intermission between performances. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. Not recommend for children[...]
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Featured Artist: Andre Van As
Featured Artist: Andre Van As @ Chester County Art Association
Dec 7 all-day
Professional photographer, Van As will display his images of nature and offer insight into his work. The reception is Thursday, December 7, from 5-7pm. The exhibit will be on display until January 4th at Chester[...]
Juried Group Show: $300 & Under
Juried Group Show: $300 & Under @ Chester County Art Association
Dec 7 all-day
This juried exhibition will provide a treasure trove of fine art priced $300 or less for our community to snatch-up as gifts for the holidays (the show is purchase-and-take). Work will be on display and[...]
Wine, Dine, Music – CFBA – Holiday party 05:30
Wine, Dine, Music – CFBA – Holiday party
Dec 7 @ 05:30 – 08:00
You are invited! Holiday Party – Dinner and Music for the Chadds Ford Business Association Galer Estate Winery December 7 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. RSVP to [email protected]
Holiday Brunch with Dickens 10:30
Holiday Brunch with Dickens @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 7 @ 10:30 – 12:30
Gerald Charles Dickens joins us for brunch in the Visitor Center Cafe.
Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol 13:00
Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 7 @ 13:00
This heartwarming one-man show is performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, who depicts 26 characters of the classic tale. The Visitor Center Café will be open until 6:00 pm. Performance-only tickets: $19[...]
Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol 18:00
Special Live Performance of A Christmas Carol @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 7 @ 18:00
This heartwarming one-man show is performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens, who depicts 26 characters of the classic tale. The Visitor Center Café will be open until 6:00 pm. Performance-only tickets: $19[...]
Holiday Concert to Benefit The Mill at Anselma 18:30
Holiday Concert to Benefit The Mill at Anselma
Dec 7 @ 18:30
– On Thursday evening, December 7th, The Mill at Anselma will host a concert of holiday music featuring voice students currently enrolled with DoRayMi Lessons in Downingtown under the direction of Rosalind Hayes.  Ten advanced[...]
Film series at West Chester 19:00
Film series at West Chester
Dec 7 @ 19:00 – 20:00
Dec. 7, “The Wisdom to Survive” at 7 p.m.  Lobby open at 6:15 pm.  Come early for tours of WCU’s new LEED-certified Business and Public Management Center.  Refreshments and community group displays will be available[...]
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A Celtic Christmas in Oxford with Charlie Zahm 07:30
A Celtic Christmas in Oxford with Charlie Zahm
Dec 8 @ 07:30
A Celtic Christmas in Oxford with Charlie Zahm The Friends Folk Club along with St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church is proud to announce the return visit of a Friend Folk Club favorite Celtic Balladeer Charlie Zahm[...]
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Christmas Alleluia 07:30
Breakfast with the Trains 08:30
Breakfast with the Trains
Dec 9 @ 08:30 – 10:00
Breakfast with the Trains at the Brandywine River Museum of Art       Sat., Dec 9, 2017    8:30 – 10:00 am        $ 20 members, $25 non- members;   this event repeats on Dec 16th        All[...]
A 19th Century Christmastide 11:00
A 19th Century Christmastide
Dec 9 @ 11:00 – 13:00
A 19th Century Christmastide – Sing Along at the Brandywine River Museum of Art       Sat. Dec 9, 2017,   11:00 am and 1:00 pm        Price included with museum admission      Sing along as Rick[...]
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. 11:30
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 9 @ 11:30 – 12:30
Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Director’s Garden Walk: “Conifers and the Winter Garden” 13:00
Director’s Garden Walk: “Conifers and the Winter Garden” @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 9 @ 13:00 – 14:30
Formerly known as the Second Saturdays Garden Walk, these walks are on the second Saturday of each month, year-round at 1:00 pm (unless otherwise noted). All walks begin and end at the Visitor Center and[...]
Lecture: “A Wilder Garden” 14:00
Lecture: “A Wilder Garden” @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 9 @ 14:00 – 15:00
Winterthur – Copeland Lecture Hall, 2:00 pm Join author Marta McDowell for lessons from The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder, a world of prairie, forest, farm, and garden. Book signing to follow. Free.
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Christmas sing-along 16:00
Christmas sing-along
Dec 10 @ 16:00 – 17:00
Brandywine Baptist Church, on Route 1 in Chadds Ford Township, celebrates Christmas with a sing-along of favorite carols on Sunday, Dec. 10 from 4-5 p.m. Come, rejoice and enjoy reflections, singing and refreshments. The church[...]
University of Delaware Chorale performs Carols by Candlelight 16:00
University of Delaware Chorale performs Carols by Candlelight @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 10 @ 16:00 – 16:45
Enjoy a wide variety of musical selections for the holiday season performed by this award-winning ensemble. The UD Chorale is among the most highly regarded college choirs in the eastern United States. In recent years,[...]
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Historical Journeys 13:00
Historical Journeys @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 12 @ 13:00 – 14:30
http://www.winterthur.org/
Music of Ann Wyeth McCoy 14:00
Music of Ann Wyeth McCoy
Dec 12 @ 14:00 – 15:00
Music of Ann Wyeth McCoy at the Brandywine River Museum of Art Tues., Dec 12th,   2 – 3 pm          Included with museum admission          Donna M. Beech performs selections of Ann Wyeth McCoy’s music[...]
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Yuletide Jazz & Wine Series: Sharon and Shawn 17:30
Yuletide Jazz & Wine Series: Sharon and Shawn @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 13 @ 17:30 – 20:00
Celebrate the season with live jazz and a glass of wine in the festive atmosphere of Winterthur’s Galleries Reception Atrium. Cash wine and beer bar; fruit and cheese for purchase. Yuletide Jazz and Wine is $5[...]
BPA Holiday Party 18:00
BPA Holiday Party
Dec 13 @ 18:00 – 22:00
December Holiday Party December 13 @ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM $55.00 Join us for our annual Holiday Party!  Don’t Miss Fun, Food and Music Price;  $55 for BPA Members, spouses or significant other,    $75[...]
The Glass Matters! Riedel Wine Seminar & Tasting 18:30
The Glass Matters! Riedel Wine Seminar & Tasting @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 13 @ 18:30 – 19:30
Learn how the shape of the glass influences your perception and enjoyment of the wine. Enjoy three red wines in three different shaped crystal Riedel glasses, which you’ll then take home ($103.50 retail value). $70 per[...]
Irish Christmas in America 20:00
Irish Christmas in America
Dec 13 @ 20:00
 “Irish Christmas in America” celebrates the holidays in Ireland with a spirited performance of music, dance, and stories. Called “captivating for all ages” by Irish Music Magazine, the show brings an all-star cast from Ireland[...]
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Blood Drive 14:00
Blood Drive
Dec 14 @ 14:00 – 19:00
Longwood Fire Company is joining other area groups, including the Kennett Township Police Department, in conducting a blood drive with the American Red Cross to be held at the Kennett Township Building, 801 Burrows Run[...]
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Treasures on Trial Feature Film Series: Tim’s Vermeer 13:00
Treasures on Trial Feature Film Series: Tim’s Vermeer @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 15 @ 13:00 – 15:00
Join us for this film series, featuring intriguing stories surrounding real-life tales of forgery and counterfeiting, hosted by scholars, curators, film buffs, and critics who will lead discussions after each film. Copeland Lecture Hall. $10 per[...]
CF Township Open House and Volunteer Appreciation – Cancelled due to weather 17:30
CF Township Open House and Volunteer Appreciation – Cancelled due to weather
Dec 15 @ 17:30 – 20:30
Chadds Ford Township Open House and Volunteer Appreciation RSVP 610-388-8800 Friday, December 15 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Chadds Ford Township Building 10 Ring Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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Yuletide Brunch with Santa 09:00
Yuletide Brunch with Santa @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 16 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Saturday, December 16th, 23rd, and Sunday, December 17th. 9:00am – 1:00pm $35.95 per person Children aged 2-12 are 50% off. Free for children under 2. Members receive a 10% discount. Reservations can be made through [email protected] or[...]
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. 11:30
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 16 @ 11:30 – 12:30
Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
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Yuletide Brunch with Santa 09:00
Yuletide Brunch with Santa @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 17 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Saturday, December 16th, 23rd, and Sunday, December 17th. 9:00am – 1:00pm $35.95 per person Children aged 2-12 are 50% off. Free for children under 2. Members receive a 10% discount. Reservations can be made through [email protected] or[...]
A Special Service of Worship 09:30
A Special Service of Worship
Dec 17 @ 09:30
St. Michael Lutheran Church  109 E. Doe Run Road, Unionville, PA 19375 presents A Special Service of Worship December 17 – 9:30 a.m. A Cantata for Christmas  presented by St. Michael Lutheran Church Choirs, Friends and Guest Musicians      Christmas Greetings[...]
Jack Marshall’s Art Show at the Gables 10:00
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Auction: Meissen, Battersea, Belleek & Fine Porcelain 11:00
Auction: Meissen, Battersea, Belleek & Fine Porcelain
Dec 18 @ 11:00
William Bunch Auctions Monday, December 18th, 11 AM Preview: Sunday, December 17th from 12 PM- 4 PM and Monday, sale day from 9 AM Catalogue http://auctions.bunchauctions.com/asp/searchresults.asp?sale_no=C171218  
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Yuletide Jazz & Wine Series: The Rob Zinn Group 17:30
Yuletide Jazz & Wine Series: The Rob Zinn Group @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 20 @ 17:30 – 20:00
Celebrate the season with live jazz and a glass of wine in the festive atmosphere of Winterthur’s Galleries Reception Atrium. Cash wine and beer bar; fruit and cheese for purchase. Yuletide Jazz and Wine is $5[...]
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The Nutcracker – Friday and Saturday 19:00
The Nutcracker – Friday and Saturday
Dec 22 @ 19:00
The Nutcracker Wilmington’s Favorite Holiday Tradition December 22nd 7:00 p.m. December 23rd 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. The Grand Opera House Special groups rates for 10 or more call 1-800-37-GRAND BUY TICKETS
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Yuletide Brunch with Santa 09:00
Yuletide Brunch with Santa @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 23 @ 09:00 – 13:00
Saturday, December 16th, 23rd, and Sunday, December 17th. 9:00am – 1:00pm $35.95 per person Children aged 2-12 are 50% off. Free for children under 2. Members receive a 10% discount. Reservations can be made through [email protected] or[...]
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. 11:30
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 23 @ 11:30 – 12:30
Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
Organ Sing-Alongs at Longwood Gardens 14:00
Organ Sing-Alongs at Longwood Gardens
Dec 23 @ 14:00
Organ Sing-Alongs Free with Gardens Admission. Sing along to the sounds of the season played on The Longwood Organ during daily performances. 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm
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Annual Christmas Party Leader Sunoco 10:00
Annual Christmas Party Leader Sunoco
Dec 24 @ 10:00 – 16:00
You are invited to our 32nd annual Christmas Party this coming Sunday, Christmas Eve December 24th. We hope you join us for a wonder Chadds Ford Community Christmas Party. Jim, Dan, Valerie, Steve, Kevin, Janet,[...]
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“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience 11:00
“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience @ Begins at Barn Visitor Center
Dec 27 @ 11:00 – 15:00
"Escape Brandywine" Historic Escape Room Experience @ Begins at Barn Visitor Center | Chadds Ford | Pennsylvania | United States
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available on select dates this Summer! PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets are $28 per person Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited. Escape Brandywine is an[...]
“Open Space Conservation Option” Public Hearing 19:00
“Open Space Conservation Option” Public Hearing
Dec 27 @ 19:00
Notice is hereby given that the Supervisors of Chadds Ford Township will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed “Open Space Conservation Option” draft ordinance on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 during the Supervisors’ Workshop[...]
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“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience 11:00
“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience @ Begins at Barn Visitor Center
Dec 28 @ 11:00 – 15:00
"Escape Brandywine" Historic Escape Room Experience @ Begins at Barn Visitor Center | Chadds Ford | Pennsylvania | United States
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available on select dates this Summer! PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets are $28 per person Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited. Escape Brandywine is an[...]
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“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience 11:00
“Escape Brandywine” Historic Escape Room Experience @ Begins at Barn Visitor Center
Dec 29 @ 11:00 – 15:00
"Escape Brandywine" Historic Escape Room Experience @ Begins at Barn Visitor Center | Chadds Ford | Pennsylvania | United States
Escape Brandywine is a new, historically immersive escape room experience available on select dates this Summer! PURCHASE TICKETS Tickets are $28 per person Tickets must be purchased in advance online, as space is limited. Escape Brandywine is an[...]
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60th Anniversary of DMNH
60th Anniversary of DMNH
Dec 30 all-day
It’s been an exciting year for the Delaware Museum of Natural History. Thanks to our visitors, volunteers, donors and Members for all of your support in 2017.  Today is a very special day for DMNH.[...]
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. 11:30
Treasures on Trial Guided Gallery Walks on Sat. & Sun. @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 30 @ 11:30 – 12:30
Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.
The Charlie Hunter Trio at Kennett Flash 20:00
The Charlie Hunter Trio at Kennett Flash
Dec 30 @ 20:00
The Charlie Hunter Trio featuring Silvana Estrada comes to The Kennett Flash on Saturday December 30th With a career spanning 25 years and almost 20 albums, Charlie Hunter consistently ups his game as an innovative[...]
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Midnight in the Square 21:00
Midnight in the Square
Dec 31 @ 21:00 – 00:00
Midnight in Kennett Square