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There’s something for everyone in Chester County, where events galore unfold throughout the year.
From festivals and live concerts to food and drink celebrations and robust arts and cultural events, happenings of all kinds occur countywide all year long.
To learn about all of the top events in Chester County, Pennsylvania, read on.
For a generation of viewers who grew up in the late 1990s, Wednesday brought difficult news. James Van Der Beek, widely recognized for his breakout role on “Dawson’s Creek” and …
James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies at 48 After Cancer Battle Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Zoo is marking the nation’s 250th anniversary with an ambitious call to action, challenging the public to complete 250,000 “Actions for Animals” by the end …
Zoo Challenges Region to Log 250,000 Acts for Wildlife by America’s 250th Read More
MALVERN, PA — A century after Wharton Esherick broke ground on his now-iconic hilltop studio, the Wharton Esherick Museum is opening a new exhibition that traces how local landscape, regional …
At 100, Wharton Esherick’s Studio Tells a Bigger American Story Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Zoo is leaning into romance this February, unveiling a slate of Valentine’s Day and winter experiences that blend skyline views, close-up animal encounters, and hands-on activities …
Love Goes Wild at Philly Zoo With Ferris Wheel Dates and Animal Encounters Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The curtain is rising across the Downingtown Area School District this spring, with hundreds of students preparing to bring a slate of well-known and crowd-pleasing musicals to …
Downingtown Schools Set Stage for Blockbuster Spring Musical Season Read More
Melania, a documentary about First Lady Melania Trump, debuted with an estimated $7 million at the box office, exceeding expectations, according to figures released Sunday.
‘Melania’ Documentary Opens to $7 Million, Exceeding Expectations Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The spotlight is returning to Fishtown as casting producers from Shark Tank head back to Rivers Philadelphia for one of the nation’s few open auditions, offering local …
Philly Entrepreneurs Get Rare Shot as “Shark Tank” Casting Returns to Fishtown Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Winter’s gray grip loosens at Longwood Gardens as its annual Winter Wonder exhibition fills acres of conservatories and landscapes with vibrant blooms, glowing installations, and a …
Winter Wonder Ignites Longwood Gardens With Light, Color, and After-Hours Magic Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A powerful, true story rooted in Chester County history will return to the stage next month as West Chester Dance Works revives a full-length multimedia dance …
Danced History Returns: Chester County Freedom Story Hits West Chester Stage Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia’s storied string band rivalry will get its own prime-time spotlight later this month when the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association stages the 2026 String Band Spectacular …
String Bands Take Center Stage at the Linc for Delayed 2026 Showdown Read More