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A few weeks ago, I took an unexpected, whirlwind, adults-only trip to Disney World. It was just three days. We visited Disney Springs, Magic Kingdom and Epcot.
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I know Disney isn’t for everyone, but boy oh boy is it for me. I’ve been a fan since I was a kid, but my love for it has only grown as I get older. I haven’t yet taken my daughter (soon!), but I’ve enjoyed two trips there with my son, and watching the magic unfold through his eyes was invaluable.
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This trip was unique (and AMAZING) because I got to really absorb and savor every moment for myself, since I didn’t need to keep any small humans alive or happy. We had gorgeous, very un-Florida-esque weather and the lines were practically non-existent. We rode, and rode, and rode. We rope dropped and stayed until park closing and milked every second of our time there. Truly, it was magical.
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While watching and observing the other people there without the distraction of my kiddos, I did find something rather disheartening. READ MORE
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Delighting in the details,
Kim
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The Award-winning Blobfest Festival returns LIVE and IN PERSON to the iconic, historic Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA, July 8-10, 2022!
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Celebrate Sci-Fi/Horror at 2022 Blobfest: The Uninvited. Now in its 23rd consecutive year, the festival commemorates the Colonial’s place in cinematic history as a filming location for the 1958 classic sci-fi film, The Blob. Blobfest features three days of interactive fun including an original live stage show, re-enactment of the 'Run Out' scene from the movie, live music, vintage Sci-Fi Double features with The Blob, Street Fair, Costume and other contests, an Edible Cinema add-on and more!
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For tickets to this once annual event or weekly feature films, classics, and live concerts, visit thecolonialtheatre.com
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EAT, DRINK AND BE SUM-MERRY
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Still Waters BrewFest
Saturday, June 4 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Montgomery County 4-H Center
Drink some beer and eat some eats all to the tune of awesome live music, while benefiting the Skippack Historical Society. Details
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Chester County Blues Barbeque
Saturday, June 4, 2:00 PM
Wyndsor Farm, Elverson
Drinks, eats and live music from four fantastic blues bands (Voodoo Deville, Slidewinders Blues Band, Nate Meyers and the Aces and Rick Estrin & The Nightcats). Â Details
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Yappy Hours
Tuesday, June 7
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown
It’s Happy Hour at the zoo (which is already cool), but with your dog! Enjoy food and drink specials (for your pup too!) at the Zoo Brew Beer Garden and Bar. Details
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BBQ, Blues & Brews
Friday, June 10, 6:00 PM
Brothers Kershner Brewing Co, Skippack
It’s all of the good “B” words at one event – BBQ (from Parson’s BBQ), Blues (Music by the Mikey Junior Band) and Brews from Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. Details
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Summer Pop-Up Biergarten
Thursday, June 16
5:00PM – 8:30PM
Historic Sugartown, Malvern
BYO chairs and picnic blankets (and your pup if you’d like!) and eat and drink the night away to the sounds of Shake Down, a biergarten favorite.  Details
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7th Annual HOP Party
Sunday, June 5
Levante Stables, Chester Springs & West Chester Taproom
All day celebration with live music, food trucks, carnival games, grand prize raffle, specialty food and beverage, and more. Benefiting the Chester County FoodBank! Details
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June's In The Loop is Here!
Radnor faces lawsuit, Narberth & Lower Merion celebrate PRIDE, and pastries for days in Haverford…things are heating up on the Main Line, friends! … READ NOW!
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Got a scoop? Email kate@mainlineneighbors.com
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KID-TASTIC
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Butterfly Buffet Container Garden (Ages 6+)
Saturday, June 11
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Jenkins Arboretum, Devon
Learn about the butterfly life cycle and our local species, then create a portable garden for butterflies! All plants and materials provided. Registration required.  Details
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Kidchella 2022
Friday, June 17
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Smith Memorial Playground, Philadelphia
Soak in the sounds of nationally acclaimed children’s music artists (Troupe Da Da & Ms. Niki) and enjoy the fun of the 6 ½ acre playground. Bring a chair or blanket!  Details
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Enchanted Summer Day at Winterthur Museum and Garden
Saturday, June 18
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library, Winterthur
Be a part of a magical day in Enchanted Woods, an award-winning children’s garden! There will be music, entertainers (jugglers!), games and crafts – kids can make a magic wand and crown! Details
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The Wayne Music Festival returns to downtown Wayne on Saturday June 11th  from 2pm to 10:30pm.  Â
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Admission is FREE and all-ages, this year includes Melvin Seals and the Jerry Garcia Band, Jade Bird, Tommy Conwell, Yellowman (reggae legend from Jamaica), Jamie McLean Band, Rugby Road, Jeffrey Gaines, Springbrooke, Stella Ruze, The 29ers, Kick and the Hug, The Billy Walton Band, Valentina Sounds, Jared Feinman, Wallis, The Tonics, fireworks and More!!!Â
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The event benefits the Music is Love Foundation which produces musical events and festivals to help raise awareness and money for children’s medical causes. Please consider a donation here waynemusicfestival.com/donate.
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The event features over 75 street vendors and restaurants and is an incredible day of music, food and giving back on the Main Line!
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For more information, visit waynemusicfestival.com
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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER
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Fete de la Musique
Tuesday, June 21
12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown West Chester, West Chester
Local musical talent will play music on the street corners, so, hit the sidewalk and give a listen! Details
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Community Patriotic Concert
Thursday, June 30, 7:30 PM
Advent Lutheran Church, West Chester
Bring the whole family for a night of dancing and singing along with the Spring Fever Swing Band, and an ice cream social. Details
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Turks Head Music Festival
Sunday, June 5 12:00PM – 7:00PM
Everhart Park, West Chester
Join in a day dedicated to celebrating local music. Two stages will feature seven local bands and there will be over 40 vendors selling art, food and crafts. Free to attend. Details
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Friday, June 3 is National Donut Day and Duck Donuts is celebrating with a free cinnamon sugar donut for every guest in stores! Details.
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Area locations include King of Prussia, Collegeville, and West Chester.
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FESTIVALS, CELEBRATIONS AND MARKETS, OH MY!
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Kimberton Craft Market
Saturday, June 4
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Kimberton Village, Phoenixville
Shop the creations of local makers in an outdoor craft market. Details
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Conshohocken Arts Festival and Car Show
Saturday, June 4
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fayette Street, Conshohocken
Arts, music, cars and live shows! Details
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Pride at the Park
Saturday, June 11
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Narberth Park, Narberth
Join in the youth-led celebration of the LGBTQ+ community which will feature LGBTQIA+ and allied artists, performers, organizations and businesses. Details
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Chester County Pride Fest 2022
Saturday, June 11
12:00 – 5:00 PM
Bridge Street, Phoenixville
Music, food, entertainment vendors, games and more. After the festival, visit participating restaurants and shops for special discounts by mentioning PRIDE. Details
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Ambler Arts & Music Fest
Friday, June 17, 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 18, 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Two days of free live musical performances, original artwork and hand-crafted items from artists around the region. Â Details
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Philly Balloon & Music Festival
Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4
Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds
It’s all the fun, food and drink of a summer festival with the awesome addition of dozens of hot air balloons dotting the summer night sky! Details
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A LIL’ BIT OF LEARNING
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Behind the Scenes Tour: Under the Fountains
Saturday, June 5, 4:00 PM
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square
In this 60-minute walking tour, you’ll learn about the inner workings of the largest garden fountain in the US! The tour travels from ground level to the tunnel system hidden below. Details
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Fishing Clinic at the Willows Park
Monday, June 13
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Willows Park Preserve, Villanova
Learn some new skills and put them to the test during this FREE clinic for both adults and youth. Details
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Main Line Health is dedicated to the wellness of seniors, their families and caregivers offering an array of services including our Senior Care Line, 484.580.1234.
Main Line Health
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Bathing suits, cover-ups, sunhats, and shades are meant to be shown off. Take a stroll outside at Suburban Square to build your dream summer wardrobe.
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Malvern Prep is an independent Augustinian school for young men in grades 6 through 12, defined by the Augustinian values of Truth, Unity, and Love. Â
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Premier’s doctors see patients
in-person and virtually, and treat a full-range of orthopaedic conditions – including arthritis, sports injuries and more. Our Broomall office offers walk-in hours from
7:30-8:30 a.m., Mondays and Thursdays.Â
610-353-0800
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Lionville Natural Pharmacy provides custom medications, nutritional supplements and professional consultations for you and your family, serving our community for 40 years.
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MAKE LOVE NOT WAR fundraiser
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Vintage Poster Auction + Black Light Dance Party
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Saturday | June 11th | 7-10pm
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Join us for an evening of fun in support of the arts. Â
On the walls will be vintage black light posters from the late 1960s and early 1970s, which will be sold by online auction. Advance bidding will open online approximately a week in advance and will conclude with live online bidding during the event. (Auction presented in partnership with WaR3house3 and Briggs Auction. To participate, download the Briggs Auction app from the Apple app store or Google Play app store. Go here for complete info about the bidding process).
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Your ticket for the evening includes open bar all night and a delicious menu of modern soul food prepared by our exclusive caterers Jeffrey Miller Catering!
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Legendary Philadelphia R&B musicians the Jolly Brothers will perform old school funk & soul live throughout the evening, providing the soundtrack as you dance and with friends new and old. Â
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Please dress in your most creative Black + White attire. The room will be lit with black lights to activate the fluorescent colors in the posters. White garments appear to glow in the blacklight, so you will be part of the aesthetic wonder of the evening!Â
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