April 2018
May 2018
July 2018
Town Tours and Village Walks
July 12 — The Birth, Growth and Future of the Mushroom Industry Sponsors: Kennett Township Historical Commission and Historic Kennett Square Come to the "Mushroom Capital of the World" to learn about the Quaker florist credited with the birth of mushroom farming in our area. You will be a special guest at a 4th generation farm owned and operated by the Phillips family. There you will learn about the growing practices of the past, present and future, see actual mushrooms…
Find out more »September 2018
Kennett Area Economic Development Community Workshop and Open House
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Thursday, September 13, 2018 1-3 PM or 6-8 PM & OPEN HOUSE Thursday, September 13, 2018 10 AM - 8 PM American Legion Hall 208 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA The Borough of Kennett Square and Kennett Township, in partnership with Historic Kennett Square and the Chester County Planning Commission, invite you to a Community Workshop and Open House on Thursday, September 13th at the American Legion Hall – 208 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA. The…
Find out more »March 2019
2019 Student Art on the Square
A county wide art show for grades K-12 to celebrate youth art month and all the talent in Chester County area. Click to read article on the upcoming show
Find out more »August 2019
Women’s Auxiliary Line Dance and Fundraiser
JUST DANCE, DANCE, DANCE! Please come Support Our Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 491. Sunday August 18, 2019 1:00pm- 5:00pm Joanne Brady will be spinning the tunes in the newly updated hall of the American Legion on the Large Wooden Dance Floor. Location: American Legion Post 491 208 E. State Street Kennett Square, PA 19348 Entrance Fee is $15.00 Per Person before August 15th $20.00 at the door if seats available. To purchase tickets: Contact: Kristen…
Find out more »November 2019
Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead 2019
The community is invited to the American Legion from 6:15p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 1st to visit the colorful and elaborately decorated altars representing the different states of Mexico and to enjoy a celebration with musicians, traditional dances, and art exhibitions. This event is preceded by a processional in Anson B. Nixon Park from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, November 2nd, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Casa Guanajuato will offer a variety of bilingual workshops…
Find out more »Dia de los Muertos – Day of the Dead 2019
The community is invited to the American Legion from 6:15p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, November 1st to visit the colorful and elaborately decorated altars representing the different states of Mexico and to enjoy a celebration with musicians, traditional dances, and art exhibitions. This event is preceded by a processional in Anson B. Nixon Park from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Saturday, November 2nd, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Casa Guanajuato will offer a variety of bilingual workshops…
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED- Student Art on the Square 2020
Due to actions and protocols our various area school districts have put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the organizers have decided to cancel the 2020 Student Art on the Square. Thank you for patience and understanding. Celebrate Student Art Month with this annual exhibition of student art work from area schools. Enjoy our community's talented young artists.
Find out more »CANCELED- Student Art on the Square 2020
Due to actions and protocols our various area school districts have put in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the organizers have decided to cancel the 2020 Student Art on the Square. Thank you for patience and understanding. Celebrate Student Art Month with this annual exhibition of student art work from area schools. Enjoy our community's talented young artists.
Find out more »June 2021
Lighting the Way-Lantern Making Workshop
In celebration of the Chester County Juneteenth Festival Ken Johnston will lead a family -friendly lantern making workshop in the afternoon, followed by a lantern parade in the evening. Ken is a Philadelphia-based walking artist, who responds to the call of social change and history by walking to put movement back in the civil rights movement. Click here to learn more about Ken's journey and his relationship to Kennett Square.
Find out more »United States Colored Troops: Agents of Emancipation – Juneteeth Celebration
Click here for map of Kennett Area Juneteenth Events plus Keynote events . Click here for complete listing of Juneteenth Events throughout the county.
Find out more »Always Free- A Juneteenth Celebration A one-woman performance by Oni Lasana as Mary Ella Grandberry
Click here for map of Kennett Area Juneteenth Events plus Keynote events. Click here for complete listing of Juneteenth Events throughout the county. Click here for Oni Lasana's website.
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