Kick off 2020 right by getting involved in all the events and activities you have been dreaming of trying out! Here is your list of local events and gatherings for the first month of this new decade!
CHESTER COUNTY Events and Gatherings:
Market to Table Chef Tour & Dinner:
January 14th: 5:30-8:30 pmJames Beard Award nominees, Chefs Cristina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa and Maria Mercedes Grubb of Gall Negor, Puerto Rico are preparing a one-of-a-kind meal to go along with a private shopping tour and step-by-step cooking demo at Reading Terminal Market. Proceeds will benefit Taller Salud. Learn more and buy your tickets here.
Networking Extravaganza by Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce:
January 15th: 5:00 - 8:00 pmVictory Brewing Company in Parkesburg will be hosting the biggest business networking event of the year. Make connections while enjoying delicious appetizers. To sign up and buy your tickets, visit their eventbrite page here.
Taste of Phoenixville - Benefiting Good Samaritan Services:
January 16th: 6:00 - 10:00 pmA premier social event with delicious and creative cuisines, an incredible silent auction, live music, complimentary local wine and beer, and more all to support Good Samaritan Services, which supports those who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Order your tickets here.
Museum of American Revolution Presents - We Shall: A Lyrical MLK Celebration:
January 18th: 3:00-4:00 PMA musical performance paying tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired by his speeches and sermons with a combination of gospel, jazz and blues music. Order your tickets here.
Chaddsford Winery Presents - Winter Wine-derland:
January 18th-26th: 11:00 am-6:00 pmThis is an outdoor winter festival with ice carvings, specialty cocktails, live music, fire pits, food truck, wine tastings with a “Niagara Falls” ice luge wine shot and so much more! No cost to attend, pay-as-you-go for wine and food. Find out more information at their website here.
Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival 2020:
January 26th: VIP Admission, 12-1 PM;
General Admission, 1-3 PMEat chocolate and support United Way of Southern Chester County, which supports 22 health and human service programs. Family Friendly event. Buy your tickets here!
January Cocktail Connection: Women only!
January 28th: 5:30 PMWomen’s Business Connection of Chester County is hosting this event to provide a place for local businesswoman to mix, mingle and make new connections at The Sterling Pig Public House. Find out more here.
DELAWARE COUNTY Events and Gatherings:
UPTOWN!: Better Than Bacon:
January 10th: 7:30 - 9:00 pmKnauer Performing Arts Center performance that is completely unscripted, improvisational comedy driven by YOUR suggestions and interactions. Purchase your tickets here!
Brandywine River Museum of Art: Stroller Tours - A Brandywine Heritage
January 10th: 10:30-11:30 AMTake a tour through the art gallery with your little ones as it is designed specifically for adults accompanied by babies. This is not the only tour offered! You can go on this tour on the second Friday of each month and enjoy various themes. Find out more on their website.
ERCC: Young Professionals Network of the ERCC Trivia Night
January 16th: 5:30 am - 7:30 pmThe Young Professionals Network of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce are hosting a networking event at the Movie Tavern in Exton. Come out and meet new professionals, compete with themed trivia questions, enjoy snacks and maybe even win a prize or two! To register, click here.
2020 MLK Unity Day Celebration Breakfast
January 20th: 8:00 AMJoin the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King with a buffet breakfast, award-winning student essay, keynote address by a local dignitary and live music by the Frontline ensemble. Purchase your tickets here.
The Big KOP Bridal Show & Expo
January 26th: 12:00 - 4:00 pm“Produced by the award winning Bouche Weddings - Bridal Shows and Expos!” Plan the wedding of your dreams through this inspirational galore hosted at the Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel in King of Prussia. Find out more here.
Special Mentions - PHILADELPHIA COUNTY Events and Gatherings:
Philly Home Show:
January 10-12th and January 17-19th: 9:00 am - 6:00 pmLooking for some inspiration for your home decor and updates? The annual home show gives you a chance to hear from hundreds of experts from home designers to home remodeling. Order your tickets here.
Family Pet Show: Greater Philadelphia
January 10-12th: Various times throughout the weekendPopular pet expo designed to educate and entertain. Special attractions include dog performances, exotic parrot program, rainforest reptile shows, and so much more. See the full list, the schedule, and exhibitors on their website.
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