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NOTEDFall 2022 By Kim Douglas
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
Sept. 10-11
You won’t want to miss the 37th annual festival honoring this versatile fungus in a town that provides 50 percent of the world’s mushrooms. It offers more to eat, drink, savor and explore than most can handle in a single day. That’s why there’s two. Visit mushroomfestival.org.
West Chester Railroad’s 25th Anniversary
Sept. 25
Celebrate a quarter century of this popular historical rail line with a trip to Glen Mills narrated by local expert David Walter. Take a tour of the rail yard, where you can get a closer look at one of the locomotives. Visit wcrailroad.com.
Here You Come Again at Delaware Theatre Company
Sept. 14-Oct. 2
The talented Tricia Paoluccio stars in the world premiere
of this upbeat musical, which draws on the catalog of a country music legend to tell the story of a frustrated comedian’s rather unique relationship with longtime idol Dolly Parton. Visit delawaretheatre.org.
Adult Trick or Treat at Chaddsford Winery
Saturdays and Sundays
in October
This creative winery walking tour offers five Halloween- themed pairing stations full of locally made food, treats and, of course, adult beverages. It’s a perennial sellout, so grab a spot early. Visit chaddsford.com.
Clues at the Zoo:
An Escape Room Experience
Sept. 24
Rumor has it a jewelry thief is planning another big heist. Bring family, friends and a cell phone for a day of watching videos, searching out clues and solving puzzles at Brandywine Zoo. Snacks and beverages (adult and otherwise) available for purchase.
Visit brandywinezoo.org.
10 THE HUNT MAGAZINE
fall 2022
CLOCKWISE FROM CENTER: COURTESY OF WEST CHESTER RAILROAD, CHADDSFORD WINERY AND DELAWARE THEATRE COMPANY