[Delaware Valley Life] Things to do in Chester County from Feb 29 through March 8

Hello Community!

Who's looking for things to do with (or without) the family during the upcoming week? If you are, and if you're not too far from Chester County, PA, I have some suggestions for you.

Today, I saw an article with recommendations for things to do in the coming week from the web site of the Daily Local News, a local newspaper in the Chester County area. Some of the activities look like fun, so I'll go ahead and pass these ideas along in the text below.

In addition to those recommendations, however, I also happen to know about an upcoming high school stage production that you may enjoy. The West Chester Rustin High School theater group is performing its winter play, Seussical the Musical during the upcoming week.

The school's address, for all events listed below, is:

1100 Shiloh Road, West Chester, PA 19382

So, first up, Rustin's production of Seussical.

Rustin's chorus director describes the show as "an action-packed, family-friendly musical comedy, based on many of the children's stories of Dr. Seuss, with most of its plot stemming from Horton Hears a Who!". Should be great for the whole family, kids and adults, alike.

I can say that I saw many of the same students perform in "Mary Poppins" last year, and the show was absolutely phenomenal.

Saturday, February 29 from 2:00 to 4:00 ---- Community Day Fundraiser

Bring the kids out to the high school cafeteria where they can meet the Seussical cast, in costume, and in person. This event is always especially exciting for the young kids in the community. Prices are $25 for a family or $5 per person (adults and children).

Show performances

• March 5 - 7:00 PM

• March 6 - 7:00 PM

• March 7 - 1:00 PM, matinee performance

• March 7 - 7:00 PM

Tickets are $16 for adults and $12 for students, alumnus, and seniors. They can be purchased in advance, from here, or at the door (if they don't sell out).

Book early to get the best seats!!!

And here is the web page for the Rustin Theater Group

Moving on, here are the ideas from the Daily Local

Kennett Winterfest - Saturday, Feb. 29, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Leave the kids at home with a sitter for this one. Attendees must be 21 or older.

Kennett Square (Mushroom capital of the United States) is having its annual Winterfest in the 600 block of South Broad Street. It's a rain or shine beer festival with more than 60 craft breweries under a tent, music by Amanda and the Teddy Thomas Band, food trucks, and more.

Unlimited tasting tickets are available for $60 in advance or $70 at the gate. Designated driver tickets are $15.

Magic Man - Saturday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m.

This is a two-hour, family friendly magic show by Chris Capehart at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, 226 N. High St., West Chester.

Shakespeare in Love - Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 p.m.

This is a stage adaptation of the 1998 academy award winning film, Shakespeare in Love, at the People’s Light theater, 39 Conestoga Road, in Malvern. Tickets start at $35, and they can be obtained by calling 610-644-3500 or visiting peopleslight.org.

Restaurant Week in Kennett Square - March 3-8

This runs from March 3 through March 8 and includes a diverse slate of restaurants offering cuisines including New American, international cuisines, and farm to table. Venues include kid friendly and BYOB atmospheres in addition to places with live music.

West Chester Coin Show - Sunday, March 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 55th annual West Chester coin show is being held at the Quality Inn, which can be found at 943 S. High St., in West Chester. Admission is free with registration through eventbrite. The event will feature "historic coins, paper money, foreign cash, ancient coins, stamps, medals and tokens." More information is available from Ken Sammut, and his contact information is available in the source article.

And that's a wrap

If you do happen to go to any of these events, please make sure you let the Delaware Valley Life community know how they went!