Chester County's Brandywine Valley

10/16/2026

🍂 Two days, 100+ local artisans, and beautiful fall color at Hagley Museum and Library!

Hagley’s Craft Fair returns October 17 & 18, featuring handmade art, pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodwork, specialty foods, and more in a stunning fall setting.

Even better, one ticket gets you access to both days, plus admission to Hagley’s historic home and garden!
Learn more: https://pulse.ly/uvqlyzrm4p

10/16/2026

🌾🍎 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭! 🍎🌾
Celebrate local farmers, food makers, and all things delicious at Good Food Fest PA on Sunday, November 1, from 11 AM–4 PM at Kimberton Fairgrounds! 🥕🍯

Enjoy an epic farmers market, live music, food trucks, culinary demos, kids’ activities, farm animals, and more. It’s a fun-filled day celebrating local food and agriculture for the whole family!

🔗 Learn more with the below feature by PA Eats

Good Food Fest is an epic culmination of what farmers and producers do year round. This year, bring the magic home with you!

10/15/2026

🍄‍🟫 Happy National Mushroom Day! Did you know Kennett Square, PA is known as the Mushroom Capital of the World? Thanks to its rich mushroom-farming history, it celebrates with annual favorites like the Mushroom Festival and New Year’s Eve Mushroom Drop!

🍄 Get an inside look with best-selling author Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura, to see what makes Kennett the Mushroom Capital of the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUg67GIvYNI

10/14/2026

𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤!
From pumpkin carving and hayrides to chili cook-offs and charming fall markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! For a full list of events and more information, visit Brandywinevalley.com/events

𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐎𝐂𝐓 𝟏𝟓 - 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘, 𝐎𝐂𝐓 𝟏𝟖
🎃 The Great Pumpkin Carve of Chadds Ford – Thur to Sat
🍽️ Kennett Collaborative’s LAST Third Thursday Open Air Dining – Thur
🕯️ Lantern Tours at Historic Sugartown – Fri & Sat
👻 Haunted Hayride at Colonial Gardens – Fri to Sun
🍷 Adult Trick-or-Treat at Chaddsford Winery – Fri to Sun
✨ Mansion Mystery Tour at Hibernia by Chester County Parks - Fri & Sat
🏮 The Lights Fest at Plantation Field - Sat
🌾 Fall Festival at Stroud Preserve – Sat
🧵 Hagley Museum and Library's Craft Fair – Sat & Sun
🍁 Exton Park Fall Fest - Sat
🛍️ Fall Clover Market in Kennett Square – Sun
🍺 Steven Tobin: In the Light at Tyler Arboretum - Ongoing
🚂 Fall Foliage with the West Chester Railroad – Sat & Sun
🌶️ West Chester Chili Cook-off – Sun

Plan your weekend and soak up all the autumn vibes right here in Chester County!

10/13/2026

If you’re ready to get into the spooky spirit, why not catch a chilling flick on the big screen at Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center or The Colonial Theatre!? 🎃🍿
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𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗞𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 - 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿
• Halloweentown: October 19 at 7:00pm
• The Rocky Horror Picture Show: October 31 at 9:00pm
Tickets: https://uptownwestchester.org/on-stage/film/

𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 - 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲
• Other Mommy: October 9 - 22
• The Love Witch: October 15
• Hocus Pocus: October 16
• Beetlejuice: October 17
• Exhumed Films 24 Hour Horror-thon: October 17 - 18
• The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari w/ Live Organ Accompaniment: October 18
• Practical Magic: October 21
• Der Fan: October 23
• Halloween (1978): October 23
• From Dusk Till Dawn: October 24
• The Nightmare Before Christmas: October 24
• The Innocents: October 25
• Nosferatu w/ Live Organ Accompaniment: October 25
• Pet Sematary: October29
• The Exorcist: October 31
Tickets: https://thecolonialtheatre.com/

10/11/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭! Enjoy your halloween adventures in Chester County's Brandywine Valley!

𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!
🎃 The Great Pumpkin Carve at Chadds Ford Historical Society October 15 - 17. Enjoy 80+ large carved pumpkins with live music, food, and vendors. www.greatpumpkincarve.com
🧛‍♂️ Longwood Gardens' Spellbound weekend October 23 - 25. Including their Halloween Illuminated Fountain Show, and a special Symphony of Horror Night including clips from the movie Nosferatu. www.longwoodgardens.org
🍷 Adult Trick or Treat at Chaddsford Winery every weekend in October. Experience a seasonal outdoor walking tour featuring five themed wine-and-snack tasting stations, a costume contest, and a commemorative glass. www.chaddsford.com

10/10/2026

EVENT UPDAYE: West Chester Chili Cook-off has been postponed to Sunday, October 18 due to tomorrows tropical storm

10/09/2026

Looking for kid friendly events through out October? Check out these options! For a full list of events of all ages visit Brandywinevalley.com/events

10/08/2026

Experience a weekend of autumn after dark with glowing events ranging from a giant pumpkin carve to spectacular fountains and lights soaring through the sky! ✨🎃

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝟑 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓–𝟏𝟖: brandywinevalley.com/glowing-getaway

10/07/2026

🍻 Coming to Kennett Brewfest this weekend? Make a weekend of it in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley!

From the Kennett Brewfest in Kennett Square to illuminated fountains at Longwood Gardens, fall festivals, art, scenic train rides and more, there’s plenty to sip, see and experience. 🍂

Check out our latest blog for ideas to build the perfect fall weekend!

B**r lovers can’t miss one of the best brew events in the region – Kennett Brewfest Over 80 brewers serving a wide range (200) of beers in the charming town of Kennett Square, Saturday October 10, 2026. Pair the festival with more Brandywine Valley events and experiences for the perfec...