• Mt. Cuba Center will hold a Solstice Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 14. Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable afternoon of music, dance, winter garden tours, ornament-making, and more. Charm City Junction and legendary Helicon will be performing. Together, they have been performing Winter Solstice concerts for 40 years in Baltimore and are bringing their unparalleled musicianship to Delaware for the first time for this event. The Winter Solstice concert will run from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. with one 15-minute intermission. Seasonal drinks and snacks will be available for purchase throughout the event. General admission is $40. Register here.
• They’re calling it Tinsel on the Town. Kennett Collaborative will be closing State Street on Thursday, Dec. 18, for an evening full of festive fun at the annual Tinsel on the Town event. The event celebration features the Kennett Express train, BINGO, a new Tinsel Hat Competition, and the Holiday Window Tour award presentation. Guests can enjoy extended shopping hours, browse street vendors, and discover unique holiday gifts at local shops—celebrating the season under the gold tinsel garlands strung across State Street. The event runs from 5-8 p.m.
• Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks will hold a shop with a cop event called “Heroes and Helpers” in conjunction with the Target store on Monday, Dec. 15, from 5:30-8 p.m. The event is at the Target, 600 Hatton Drive, and supports children and families in our community. This annual event pairs local children with troopers and first responders for a special holiday shopping experience. The goal of this program is to help children in need enjoy the holidays while creating positive interactions between youth and law enforcement. To donate, phone Tpr. David Nguyen at 610-558-7069.
• For four nights this month, Dec. 9,11,16, and 18, Hagley Museum presents Holiday Nights. Enjoy a rare opportunity to see Eleutherian Mills, the first du Pont family home built in America, dressed for the holidays and illuminated with softly glowing lights. This year’s theme, “Our Storied Past,” reminisces about holiday tales and traditions. Tickets are $20 for non-members, $10 for Hagley members. Go here to select a date for tickets.
• Delaware County Symphony presents: Coming to America Symphony Concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. This special concert celebrates the powerful influence of immigrant composers who brought their talents and traditions to America. Find out more about the pieces featured at this concert by attending Meet the Music, a free, pre-concert lecture presented by Neumann University Music Professor, Dr. Richard Sayers, at 2 p.m. Get ticket information here.
• Chester County 4-H is holding open enrollment for its Chester County 4-H Archery Club, with the new session starting on Jan. 24. This eight-week program offers youth a unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of archery in a safe, supportive, and structured environment. Whether participants are beginners or looking to improve their skills, the program emphasizes proper form, progressive skill development, and positive youth development. Sessions will be held Saturdays from 9–11 a.m. at the Chester County 4-H Center in Honey Brook. All equipment, including bows and safety gear, will be provided. Enrollment in 4-H is required to participate. To register, visit https://4h.zsuite.org and select Chester County 4-H Archery Club.
