Hi Neighbor,
Some say their home is their castle. But Gilded Age castles nearby provide a whole new perspective on what “home” looked like to the tycoons and their families during the Gilded Age. I’m a fan of the first two seasons of HBO’s show The Gilded Age, and there’s a third season coming shortly. The costumes and settings are captivating and over the top, so imagining that time-period when visiting these former residences is especially evocative. It was an age filled with innovative architecture, art, and history from the 1870s to the early 1900s.
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Jane
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EXPLORE LOCAL MANSIONS
Victorian Main Line Mansions
Friday, November 1
12:00 PM—2:00 PM
Creutzburg Center
Jeff Groff, Estate Historian of Winterthur, explores the great Victorian era mansions on Philadelphia’s Main Line. Details
Philadelphia Main Line Estates Tour
Wednesday, October 16
9:30 AM—3:30 PM
Chanticleer
Visit three former country estates on the Main Line - Chanticleer, the Willows, and Ardrossan led by Historian and local expert Jeff Groff. Details
Delaware Antiques Show
November 15 -17
11:00 AM—6:00 PM
Winterthur
One of the top antiques shows in the country featuring 60 dealers of American antiques and decorative arts. Details
GROWN-UP FUN
Narberth Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, November 9
6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Behind The Greeks
The Hunt takes place on a Saturday night each Fall, and the clues lead participants all throughout the Borough. Register online by October 20. Details
Chocolate & Coffee Festival
Saturday, September 28—Sunday, September 29
9:00 AM—5:00 PM, 10:00 AM—4:00 PM
Expo Center, Oaks
Gourmet coffee, sampling, live music, 100+ vendors, kids craft table. Details
Laugh Lounge
Thursday, September 26
7:30 PM
Uptown! Performing Arts, West Chester
Turn off the news and turn onto comedy featuring three local comedians Details
Fall Paranormal Tour
Saturday, October 5
7:00 PM—11:00 PM
Paoli Battlefield
Interstate Paranormal Research leads guests on a paranormal investigation of the Paoli Battlefield. Details
FALL FOR IT!
Fall Harvest & Great Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 6
1:00 PM—4:00 PM
The Willows Park
A glorious day of fall-themed activities, including tractor rides, pumpkin picking, gem mining, food and refreshments, and more. Details
St. David’s Church Country Fair
Saturday, October 5
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
Fairgrounds at St. David’s Church
All are welcome to the longest continuously running church fair in the country, featuring food, games, shopping, entertainment, and more. Details
Fall Fest
Saturday, September 28
11:00 AM—4:00 PM
Colonial Penn Farmstead
Enjoy colonial brewing demonstrations by Regimental Brewmeister Michael Carver, woodworking with For Woodness Sake, hearth cooking, natural dyeing, candle dipping, apple pressing, and more! Details
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Fall for Ardmore
Saturday, September 28
2:00 PM—6:00 PM
Schauffele Plaza
An afternoon of live music, local vendors, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a family fun zone. Details
Media Fall Festival
Sunday, October 6
11:00 AM—5:00 PM
State Street
Food, music, crafts, a kids’ zone and more. Details
Haverford Township Day
Saturday, October 5
7:00 AM—6:00 PM
1014 Darby Road
Community celebration that includes a parade, live music, entertainment, 5K race, food, a flea market, and craft fair. Details
Upper Merion Township Community Fair & Fall Festival
Saturday, October 5
12:00 PM—4:00 PM
Heuser Park
Welcome fall with live music, food, craft vendors, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, kids’ activities, and more! Details
Tredyffrin Township Community Day
Saturday, October 5
1:00 PM—5:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park
Food trucks, music, a beer garden, local vendors, inflatables, games, crafts and more. Details
Westtown Day
Sunday, October 6
11:00 AM—3:00 PM
Oakbourne Park
Live music, carnival games, a petting zoo, Stubby the Helicopter, Revolutionary and Civil War re-enactors, self-guided tours of the Oakbourne Mansion, food from Natalie’s Fine Foods and On the Roll, face painting, and more! Details
ARTS EVERYWHERE
CAC’s Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, September 28
10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Wallingford
Presents original art and fine craft work in watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, mixed media, ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal, pastel, photography, pottery, printmaking, and sculpture.
Also features a variety of live music throughout the day with performances by local musicians. With a tie-dying table and children’s activity tables, the Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is fun for all ages! Details
Chester County Art Walk
Saturday, September 28
10:00 AM—4:00 PM
East Goshen Township Park
Over 100 artists, live music, and food trucks. Details
Ballet X in Bryn Mawr
Friday, December 13—Sunday, December 15
Goodhart Hall, Bryn Mawr College
Philadelphia’s incomparable dancers present a celebration of choreography in Bryn Mawr! Details
Jasper Street Jam
Saturday, September 28
11:00 AM—6:00 PM
Media
Catch the School of Rock's Best of Show featuring Punk Rock, Blues Legends, British Invasion, and the last season performance from the SOR House Band! Details
Main Line Music Festival
Saturday, September 28
12:00 PM—6:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park
A relaxed music festival in a beautiful park setting perfect for family fun. Enjoy food, vendors, dancing, and performances from six bands. Details
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A mix of highs and lows this month. Yuletide Moves from Devon, a cozy new bakery decades in the making and much more!
WINGS OR FOUR LEGS
For the Birds
Thursday, October 10
7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Narberth Municipal Building
Join Narberth Area Garden Club and learn how to create a wildlife haven for birds in your garden. Led by native garden designer and wildlife advocate, Michelle Detwiler. contests Details
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 19
11:00 AM—1:00 PM
Harford Park, Radnor
Doggie costume contest, agility course, photo booth, dog first aid info., treats, animal rescues, and more.Dog-friendly Details
Bark in the Park
Saturday, October 26
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media
Dog friendly fundraiser for Providence Animal Rescue ,includes a 5K Run/1 mile walk, followed by Fall Festival with your pups. Vendors, pet vaccine & micro-chipping clinic, family activities (animal themed), dog contest, food trucks, raffle, music and more.Details
CONSIGNMENT SALES
Women’s & Children’s Fall Consignment Sale
Thursday, September 26 — Sunday, September 29
Saturday Club, Wayne
Excellent’ and ‘very good’ condition gently-used women’s and children’s seasonal clothing, shoes, accessories, purses, belts and jewelry. Details
Community Clothes Charity
Friday, November 1- 11:00 AM—6:00 PM
Saturday, November 2- 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Sunday November 3- 11:00 AM—3:00 PM
132 East Lancaster Ave, Wayne
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