Chester County's Brandywine Valley

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! There is still time to visit festive attractions like Longwood Gardens (decorated through Jan 12) and the Brandywine Railroad at Brandywine Museum of Art (running through Jan 5)! Check out more suggestions in the blog below.

Celebrate the New Year in style! Here are a few delightful highlights to mark on your calendar. For a complete list of events CLICK HERE. Longwood Gardens' Most Magical Holiday Yet Celebrate the holidays the new-old-fashioned way in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley. Through January 12t...

01/01/2025

✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2025, a year of big happenings in Chester County 😆.

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12/29/2024

–✦– 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮! 𝙄𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛. –✦–
Experience the magic of live performances at one of Chester County's incredible theaters and performing arts centers! Courtney Babcock, Director of Sales, explores two popular venues—People's Light and Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center. We can't wait to welcome you to the Brandywine Valley!
📍 People's Light
📍 Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center

Visit Brandywinevalley.com and plan a getaway today 😃

12/28/2024

There is still time toDon't miss the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display and "The Wonderful World of Wyeth Miniatures," both on view at the Brandywine Museum of Art through Jan. 5, 2025!

For full exhibit and event information visit Brandywine.Org

12/27/2024

If you or your loved ones are vinyl lovers then a Chester County record shop should be your next stop! Get the tunes you need for NYE with our guide on local record hot spots to check out! 🎸

Vinyl has proven that it's a medium that's here to stay. Chester County is lucky enough to have seven stellar record stores that are sure...

12/26/2024

There is nothing like New Year's Eve in the Mushroom Capital of the World! Ring in the New Year with an 8 foot, 700 pound, giant Mushroom Drop in Historic Kennett Square. Enjoy all there is to do this holiday season with our new Light Up the New Year Blog: https://www.brandywinevalley.com/blog/post/light-up-the-new-year

12/25/2024

WIshing everyone a very Merry Christmas, and Happy 1st Day of Hanukkah!

12/24/2024

This is it, the big guy in red is coming tonight! We hope you have a fantastic Christmas evening with friends and family.

"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"

🎨: N. C. Wyeth (1882 - 1945), Old Kris (detail), ca. 1925. The Wyeth Foundation, Chadds Ford, PA. On display at Brandywine Museum of Art

12/23/2024

The holidays are finally here, Christmas and Hanukkah are in just 2 days! There is still time to be engulfed in the beauty of a chateau holiday. Learn more with our Cheery Chateau blog: https://www.brandywinevalley.com/blog/post/a-chateau-holiday/

12/22/2024

Part of Chester County, PA's indisputable appeal is its framework of quaint and welcoming neighborhoods, especially during the holiday season. Here is our guide on Main Streets through out the Brandywine Valley: BrandywineValley.com/main-streets

12/21/2024

The bookstores in our area are filled with incredible gifts for the holidays. Whether its's a gift for yourself or a loved one, these are a few great locations to check out this shopping season: brandywinevalley.com/blog/post/book-it/

12/20/2024

A Longwood Christmas at Gardens is a magical holiday experience, but tickets are nearly sold out! You can still enjoy it through the Longwood Gardens Getaway Package, available at participating Chester County accommodations. This package includes untimed tickets, a stay at a local attraction, and a complimentary gift bag with treats like peppermint bark from Bridge Street Chocolates.

🎁 For more information visit Brandywinevalley.com/Longwood-Gardens

12/19/2024

Soo many amazing light displays in our area, but don't forget abou Herr's Christmas Light display! Drive through more than 600,000 lights at their main campus.

Photos by Michelle Cline Cope & Family. Check out Michelle's Family Traditions blog for ideas on fun things to do with your family this Holiday Season: https://www.brandywinevalley.com/blog/post/our-family-holiday-traditions-in-chester-countys-brandywine-valley/

12/18/2024

Tomorrow is Tinsel on the Town in Kennett Square! Christmas cheer is coming to town with Carolers, pictures with Santa, Holiday Bingo, Rides on the new Kennett Express Train, and Extended Shopping Hours. Plus, help vote for the best decorated business Holiday Window Display which will be announced later that evening!
🎄✨ Tinsel on the Town ✨🎄
📅 Thursday, December 19th
⏰ 5–8 PM
🅿️ FREE parking at the garage off of Linden Street
Road closures begin at 5 PM, so plan ahead and make it a magical evening with family and friends. ✨

📸 Beautifully captured by Carol Lesher Studio

12/17/2024

Cheery Chateaus, A Longwood Christmas, and discounted gifts on our quaint main-streets. This is what brought Good Day PA on ABC27 to the jolly streets of Chester County, PA

12/16/2024

Here is a glimpse of the holidays at Museum, Garden & Library! It is all dressed up inside & out to celebrate the season. Experience Yuletide charm in a historic mansion with modern creativity. Admire decorated trees, a large-scale gingerbread house, and an 18-room dollhouse. Outdoors, enjoy woodland-inspired decorations and magical lighting throughout the season.

Go to Winterthur.org to learn more about Yuletide at Winterthur and to see upcoming events.

12/15/2024

Check out this week’s favorite gift idea from Chester County Brandywine Valley. The Green House in Downtown West Chester, PA offers houseplants, handmade planters, home décor, baby products, organic hair and skincare, plus workshops like “Make Your Own Terrariums” and plant design services. View this and more holiday deals and offers from over 60 Chester County shops and restaurants at Brandywinevalley.com/holiday-shopping