Ahhh wine. I cannot tell a lie. I love the stuff! I didn't always like it. As a kid I wasn't really a fan at all (growing up in an Italian family, we were allowed the occasional glass of wine). Even as a young adult, I wouldn't say wine excited me. I enjoyed the occassional glass of white wine - but red wine was really not to my liking. Then I hit 30. Don't ask me why, but around the age of 30 I started to really enjoy wine. My tastes also seemed to go from enjoying white wine to enjoying red. I'm far from a wine connoisseur - but over the last 20 years, I've really started to learn about the wines that I enjoy. I love medium or full bodied wines with the flavors of spices, currants, berries, chocolate... I do NOT like to taste leather, smoke, wood or tobacco in my wine. That about covers the depth of my wine knowledge! :)
Whether you simply enjoy an occasional glass of wine, love all types of wine, or have a specific favorite - wine is a wonderful thing, meant to be enjoyed with family and friends. And you don't have to live in California or Tuscany to learn more about wine. Pennsylvania has some wonderful wineries, fun wine trails, and exciting wine events - right here in our own backyard.
The PA Winery Association has a comprehensive site that includes an interactive map, listings of wine events as well as how to plan a trip. Scroll down below and see our "WOWED BY WINE" section. We've listed some great local wineries. So get out there this summer and have some fun with wine!
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People's Light, Party Host Helpers, Suburban Square, Woodlynde School, Briggs Auction, Benchmark School, Blue Haven Pools, The Camphill School,
Wayne Art Center, Seabrook, Dilworth's Custom Design, Malvern Prep, Julian Krinsky Camps and Programs,
Club La Maison, Peddler's Village,
Wolf Performing Arts Center and Level7 Tennis
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| FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY FUN
Community Arts Center's Tie-Dye Music Festival
Saturday, July 13th
Community Arts Center
414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford
RAIN OR SHINE EVENT
The Tie-Dye Music Festival is a free, family event that connects the community through music and art with live music all day long, tie-dye activities, vendors, raffles and food. Live performances include cosmic folk stylings by jam band Darlingtyn, Americana rock by Out of Order, smooth soul songs by Brian Kors, alternative Americana by Sweet 66 and eclectic blues and old time music from The Obsoleets.
Admission is free and guests are welcome to bring their own food. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs/blankets if outside. If inside, chairs will be provided. No pets or alcoholic beverages please.
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Turks Head Music Festival
Saturday, July 21st
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Everhart Park, West Chester
Featuring 11 popular regional bands performing on two stages, with a park full of vendors and artisan booths. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs, and friends and enjoy this West Chester Tradition!
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XPoNential Music Festival
July 26th - 28th
On the Camden Waterfront
The XPoNential Music Festival presented by Subaru features three stages, 30+ performers, and an eclectic line-up of established and up-and-coming artists heard on WXPN 88.5FM, the award-winning Philadelphia public radio station. We’re proud to celebrate over 25 years of bringing the XPN community and true music fans together for a 3-day, family-friendly experience along the riverfront.
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Uwchlan Township Community Day
Saturday, July 13th
4:00 PM
Lionville Park
Uwchlan Township Community Day is a family-friendly event for all ages, hosting great food, rides and vendors. The celebration ends with a fantastic fireworks display. Community Day is organized by the Uwchlan Township Community Day Committee, led by Chairmen Harry Ambrogi and Vice Chairperson Matt Landes.
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| FREE MOVIE TIME!
Saturday Cinema & Final Friday Movie Screenings
Through August 30th
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Tredyffrin Library
Patrons will not be able to access the library during these events & doors will open 15 minutes before the film start time. They ask you to register for each film so they can be appropriately prepared. The staff spends time setting out chairs and making popcorn. Feel free to bring your own blankets or cushions to increase your comfort.
Movie Schedule:
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – July 13
Captain Marvel – Aug. 2
The Neverending Story – Aug. 10
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World – Aug. 30
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Movies Under the Stars
Presented by the Berwyn-Devon Business Association
Select Fridays in July, August and September
8:30 PM - 10:20 PM
Easttown Library
Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a movie behind the Easttown Library on a big (21 ft) outdoor screen. Arrive any time after 8:00 PM. No registration necessary. Free popcorn!
Schedule of Movies:
June 14th: Grease
July 19th: Rear Window
August 16th: Ghostbusters
September 6th: Goonies
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Reel Life: A Summer Film Series
Select Dates and Times in July and August
Radnor Memorial Library
This summer film series honors real people and real places, many within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The film selection exemplifies resilience, witnesses our industrial past, praises literary excellence, and reminds us of the importance of living in harmony with nature and one another.
All films are free and registration is not required.
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Outdoor Movie Night
Presented by St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
Fridays in July
7:30 PM
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church
600 Walker Rd., Wayne
Enjoy FREE popcorn and drinks while watching a movie under the stars!
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free popcorn, drinks, and crafts under the night sky on Friday evenings in July at St. Matthew’s Church. No need to RSVP, just set up your chair and join in the festivities. All ages are welcome. All movies are family friendly.
July 12th: Monster University
July 19th: A Bug's Life
July 26th: Incredibles 2
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| SUMMER TUNES
Rose Tree Park Summer Festival Concert Series
Through August 11th
Rose Tree Park
1671 N. Providence Rd., Media
Founded nearly four decades ago, the Summer Festival Concert Series remains a popular local tradition with free entertainment from all musical genres, from classic to Cajun, Motown to Broadway, doo-wop to rock and everything in between.
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Summer Concert Series
Thursdays through July 25th
Shire Pavilion @ Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Rd., Wayne
A series of premier live bands will take the stage at this free, annual summer concert series. A special July 4th celebration stars the Chester County Concert Band.
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Concerts Under the Stars
Through August 11th
Upper Merion Township Park
175 W Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia
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| Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert
Susan Werner w/Jonathan Doh & Mark Wallace
Saturday, July 13th
7:00 PM
Bryn Mawr Gazebo, Bryn Mawr
This is a family friendly event that is a smoke-free and alcohol-free venue. Bring lawn chairs and blankets (Beach chairs and blankets only in front of white line). Picnics are welcome. Venue is Handicapped accessible.
Concert is held outdoors (rain or shine).
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| FUN WITH FOOD
Dining Under the Stars
Every Wednesday night through September 27th
Downtown Media
Media’s main street closes down for traffic and opens up for al fresco dining from Jackson to Orange Sts. “Dining under the Stars” is great for groups, great for kids. There is live music all along State Street and over a dozen different restaurants participating in the seasonal event. Reservations are nice, but not required and with so many places to choose from, walk-ins are definitely welcome.
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Field to Fork Dinner
Wednesday, August 14th
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Hill Girt Farm, Chadds Ford
Enjoy a special farm-to-table dinner prepared by Chef Mike Kline of the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s Millstone Café using vegetables grown by SIW Vegetables. Hosted by H.G. Haskell, III, this dinner will take place in a historic barn on Hill Girt Farm, which is one of the first properties placed under conservation easement by the Brandywine Conservancy—permanently protecting the land from development. Participants are welcomed to bring their own alcoholic beverages to enjoy during their meal.
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Food Truck Frenzy
Saturday, July 20th
(Rain date Sunday, July 21st)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Linvilla Orchards
Who doesn't love food...better yet from food trucks! Linvilla partners with a variety of food trucks to bring you this food-tastic event! Along with delicious treats from the trucks they will have live music, hayrides, pony rides, face painting, train rides and more! This family fun event will be one you don't want to miss!
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Historic Sugartown Biergarten
Thursday, August 22nd
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Historic Sugartown
690 Sugartown Rd., Malvern
Historic Sugartown is once again partnering with Locust Lane Craft Brewery and Chaddsford Winery to create these fun, relaxing summer evenings in the village of Sugartown. Free entrance to the village (no pre-registration required), but donations are highly encouraged to offset the costs of the Biergartens (we have to pay for permits, extra insurance, bathrooms, etc., after all!).
A portion of the beverage and food proceeds support Historic Sugartown.
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| FOR THE FAM!
Soaring at Sunset at the Colonial Plantation
Friday, July 19th
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Use GPS Address:
3900 North Sandy Flash Dr., Newtown Square
Spend an evening in the air at the Colonial Plantation! The first untethered manned hot air balloon flight was on November 21, 1783, in Paris, France, in a balloon created by the Montgolfier brothers. Inspired by that achievement, an American innkeeper named Peter Carnes—without any knowledge of ballooning, and based only on newspaper descriptions—built his own hot air balloon. On July 19, 1784, he launched his balloon at the Walnut Street Prison in Philadelphia. On Friday, July 19, 2019, we will honor Peter Carnes and his French predecessors with Soaring at Sunset.
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Downtown Car Show
Sunday, July 14th
(rain date: Sunday, July 21st)
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Downtown Media
Over 250 antique cars will grace the streets of Downtown Media.
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Delaware State Fair
July 18th - 27th
18500 South DuPont Highway
Harrington, DE
Carnival, live music, demolition derby and more!
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Shadow is not only handsome, he's house trained, good on a leash, dog friendly and he likes to show how well he knows "sit"!
This sweet 7 year old lab was first adopted as a puppy from Saved Me but was recently found as a stray and never reclaimed. Shadow is looking for his second shot at a happily ever after. Stop by Doggie Style Pets in Narberth to meet this gorgeous guy and fall in love!
Doggie Style Pets
701 Montgomery Avenue, Narberth
Email: Info@savedme.org
Visit: savedme.org to view other pets looking for forever homes!
Narberth Saved Me Adoption Center hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday, Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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| "WOWED BY WINE"
ATTRACTIONS
Penns Woods Winery, Chadds Ford
As if vino weren’t enough of an attraction, soothe your body and soul with a one-hour yoga class followed by a wine tasting. Win-win.
Sand Castle Winery, Erwinna
Tour and Tasting of 100% European Wine Varietals in beautiful Bucks County.
Crossing Vineyards, Washington Crossing
Offering many public events throughout the year, including food and wine pairings and tastings, wine classes, holiday themed events and the Summer Wine and Music Series.
New Hope Winery, New Hope
Live music is the name of the game at New Hope Winery. Lots of genres and dates to choose from, plus lots of private event space.
Kreutz Creek Vineyards, West Grove
Summer Saturday nights are filled with live music, and in November it’s movie nights!
kreutzcreekvineyards
Black Walnut Winery, Sadsburyville
Located in a 200+ yr. old bank barn in Chester County - the owners have renovated the facility for wine tasting and events, but kept that old world feel to reflect the historic craft of winemaking.
Stone & Key Cellars, Montgomeryville
Music Bingo up your alley? Or maybe a little yoga with your vino? Check it out!
Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, Kennett Square
Located behind Longwood Gardens, enjoy an evening of live music along with your tasting.
For more information on Pennsylvania wineries, visit pennsylvaniawine.com
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Trails On Tap: Valley Forge Park
July 10th – July 14th
Valley Forge National Historic Park
Trails on Tap brings a pop-up beer garden to different Montgomery County Parks this summer and a portion of all proceeds benefit the nonprofit Schuylkill River Greenway. Enjoy delicious food, beer, relax on chairs and hammocks, free bike and kayak share.
Schuylkill River Greenways will offer free kayaking and bicycling opportunities every weekend of Trails on Tap from 2 to 5 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. People will be able to borrow a bike or use a kayak.
The Schuylkill River Greenways Pedal & Paddle excursion will be available at three of the Trails on Tap sites every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Pottstown Riverfront Park, Valley Forge National Historical Park and Norristown Riverfront Park. The Pedal & Paddle expedition is a round-trip adventure that will begin and end from a Trails on Tap park. Participants start with a 4.5-mile bike ride using cruisers from the free Pottstown-based bike share program. After the bicycling portion, people paddle back in a kayak to their starting location via the Schuylkill River.
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Two generations of sisters protect and defy the legacy of their foremothers in this riveting, funny, and ultimately hopeful comedy-drama set in West Chester, PA.
For tickets:
610.644.3500
peopleslight.org
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If you are headed to the Jersey Shore this summer, you can rest easy knowing the friendly staff you know and love from back home is there, too.
From Memorial Day to
Labor Day,
Party Host Helpers can be
there for it all!
partyhosthelper.com
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Whether furnishing your home, picking up a new outfit, hitting the gym or looking for a date night spot, Suburban Square has it all!
suburbansquare.com
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Where can both a first-grader with dyslexia speak with confidence in front of the entire school, meet their new best friend, and learn to read AND a senior with executive function disorder take honors English, captain the golf team, and be accepted to multiple colleges...
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Don't miss this fabulous single-owner lifetime collection!
Whether buying or selling, let Briggs Auction be your one source solution with bi-weekly discovery auctions and monthly fine estate/special collection auctions in our spacious showroom; free, in-home evaluations; and Estate appraisal services.
Call or email to get started.
610.566.3138
info@briggsauction.com
BriggsAuction.com
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Since 1970, Benchmark School has been a leader in preparing bright children who learn differently to be self-advocates who take charge of their own learning and meet with success in public and independent high schools, college, and beyond.
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State-of-the-art pools, renovations, and complete backyard makeovers with inspired style and design features. Exclusive high-tech features that automate care, save time, money, water & energy, and purify with virtually no chlorine.
bluehaven.com
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Our mission is to create wholeness for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, therapy, and a protective, socially and emotionally rich environment.
camphillschool.org
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Nearly 20 classes to
choose from each week!
Early Care, Lunch Bunch and Late Afternoon TEEN (12 and older) sessions available
3:15-5:15.
wayneart.org/camp
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Seabrook is a non-profit,
CARF-accredited, alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring disorder treatment provider. With multiple locations providing a variety of evidence-based, abstinence-based treatment options.
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Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs
610.265.9401
jkcp.com
Imagine@jkcp.com
There’s Still Time to Register! Programs for ages 5-18 are still available so ENROLL TODAY!
JKCP offers Flexible Weekly Sessions through Aug 30*. Our 25+ programs are designed to fit your schedule & fill any gap weeks in your summer. Availability still remains in: Art, Business, Cooking, Photography, Esports, STEM, Tennis, Golf, Robotics & more. PLUS, MainLine Neighbors Receive $50 off Tuition, Use Code "NEIGHBORS19" when applying online or by the phone! Call 610.265.9401 or CLICK for details. |
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They'll be safe, happy, and
entertained all day!
Save 50% on a day of camp for a
2nd child when you book by
July 31st and mention MLN!
clublamaison.com
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Blueberry-themed food and drinks, live music on stage, children’s activities, and more! Free admission and parking. Pre-order festival packages and blueberry pies.
peddlersvillage.com
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Welcome to our 15th season! Performances, classes, lessons, workshops, and MORE for
preschool - 12th grade students.
Registration is open - sign up at wolfperformingartscenter.org
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