Around the Square—Springing into summer—KSQ Farmers Market 2023 season preview 🍓🌽


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Around the Square

April 1, 2023

Happy April! The 23rd season of the KSQ Farmers Market is full of promise, Kennett begins to bloom, Kennett Heritage Center re-opens today, discounts for Collaborator cardholders, local Easter treats, spring break activities, and more

KSQ Farmers Market Season Preview

The 23rd season of the KSQ Farmers Market will start to ramp up this Friday, April 7th, with extended hours from 3pm to 6pm. Kennett Collaborative invites everyone in the community to stop by, discover what’s in season, and see how much weekly shopping can be done at this one-stop community hub.

“Something many people don’t realize is that a true farmers market like ours is the ‘storefront’ for most of the small, family-run businesses who are at market week to week. And for most, these businesses are their livelihood—not just side gigs,” says Market Manager Ros Fenton. “When you make the KSQ Farmers Market part of your grocery shopping routine, you are truly supporting your local community and our local economy. Your hard-earned food dollars go directly into sustaining the businesses of these hard-working local people.”

Click here to read about what's in store this season at the KSQ Farmers Market.

Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4pm

The Kennett Heritage Center re-opens today

The Kennett Heritage Center, at 120 N. Union Street, will re-open today! Stop in to enjoy some celebratory refreshments and learn more about Kennett's fascinating history and cast of characters over the centuries.

Open hours will be on Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30 to 4pm.

You can also download the PocketSights.com app on your phone and check out KHC's Walking Tour of Kennett Square Village!

And save the date for the inaugural lecture in KHC's “Speaking of History” series on Sunday, April 16th at 3pm at the Kennett Friends Meeting House. Local historian Donald McKay will talk about Kennett Square's historic trolley system. Click here to find dates and topics for the rest of this series.

Collaborator Corner

Did you know that a Collaborator card gives you 10% off all food purchases at Grain Craft Bar + Kitchen in Kennett Square and 10% off merchandise at the Kennett Square location of Green Eyed Lady?

Click here to find out how to get your Collaborator card

. . . and a huge thank you to all of our Collaborators!

April 13th

Building a Better Community with a Community-Owned Grocery Store

You can RSVP here to join Kennett Collaborative and Kennett Community Grocer on Thursday, April 13th, at 6pm for an informative evening with author and speaker Jon Steinman. Jon will discuss what food co-ops are, how they help the community, and why it’s important to support them. You can also read more about Jon and this event here.

Corners of the Square

Here are a few of our favorite things to check out Around the Square this week . . .

Candle Studio 1422

Spring Break 101: Lots to do in KSQ!

Looking for fun, creative spring break activities? Look no further than KSQ! You can book a craft activities class at Sophisticated Bling Studio here, reserve a spot for a candle-pouring at Candle Studio 1422 here, and snag tickets for WGK Glass Art's Easter Egg Hunt or an Easter egg blowing workshop.

You can walk in the park, bike on a trail, or head over to the Kennett Library Events Calendar to find something to engage everyone—from stories and games to crafts and more.

A new treat from Nomadic Pies

Celebrate local this Easter

Find everything you need to celebrate Easter and Passover this year right here in Kennett Square—from Nomadic Pies' new malted chocolate chess pie (above) to catering from Talula's Table and GFG, sweet treats from Lola Patisserie and Deisy's Cakes, adorable and handcrafted for-good bunnies and lambs from Clean Slate Goods, toys from Growing Tree Toys, beautiful table accents and more from Shoppe Marche, gorgeous flowers from Hilltop Flower Co., unique cards and gifts from Square Pear Gallery—and spring fashion and much more from all of KSQ's amazing boutiques!

Opening today!

KURC opens for its 25th year

The Kennett Underground Railroad Center, located inside the Kennett Heritage Center at 120 N. Union Street, will welcome visitors each Saturday afternoon beginning today, from 12:30 to 4pm.

Through a timeline with QR codes and interactive displays, learn the stories of local and national figures who worked tirelessly to end the curse of slavery during the late 18th and 19th centuries.

April 29th

Trout Rodeo at Anson B. Nixon Park

The annual Trout Rodeo, a beloved springtime tradition, returns to Anson B. Nixon Park on Saturday, April 29th.

Each spring for more than 25 years, hundreds of anglers and spectators of all ages have enjoyed a morning of family-friendly fishing in the park. Find tickets and more information here.

Kennett is beginning to bloom!

Once again this year, the Kennett Beautification Committee was hard at work yesterday afternoon bringing a pop of spring color to the planters on State Street with plantings designed by Bill Reynolds of Pratt's Greenhouse. One way to thank them and support their efforts is to save the date for their annual plant sale on May 6th and 7th (just in time for Mother's Day!).

Thank you, as always, for reading. We wish you a bright and beautiful week "Around the Square"!

Daniel Embree, Executive Director

Kelli Prater, Community Engagement Manager

Ros Fenton, Program and KSQ Farmers Market Manager

Tara Smith, Writer and Around the Square Editor

Kennett Collaborative makes Kennett thrive. We intentionally create
programs and events that help Kennett become a more beautiful and
welcoming community where all can belong and prosper.

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KSQ 2023 Spring Calendar

Ongoing events

KSQ Farmers Market—every Friday, 3–6pm at The Creamery*

Winter Park at The Creamery—Last days today & tomorrow

"Stories We Tell" at Square Pear Gallery—through April 29th

April

Kennett Heritage Center re-opens—Today
Brandywine Hills Point to Point—Today
Living and Dying Well Speaker Series—April 3rd
KSQ Borough Council meetings—Monday, April 3rd, 7pm, and Wednesday, April 5th, 7pm
First Thursday with the Kennett Library—April 6th
KSQ Farmers Market begins extended summer season hours, 3–6pm—April 7th*
Make Your Own Glass Easter Egg—April 7–9
WGK Glass Easter Egg Hunt—April 8th & 9th
Death Cafe Kennett Square—April 10th
Kennett Collaborative Speaker Series—April 13th*
Kennett Heritage Center "Speaking of History"—April 16th
KSQ Farmers Market Earth Day celebration—April 21st*
Kennett Education Foundation Spring Soiree—April 21st
Unionville Community Fair Spring Shindig—April 21st
Kennett Library's Earth Day Plant Swap—April 22nd
Kennett Area Y Healthy Kids Day—April 29th
Trout Rodeo at Anson B. Nixon Park—April 29th
Kennett JazzFest—April 29th
Brandywine Valley Chorale: The Armed Man—April 29th

May

KSQ Borough Council meetings—Monday, May 1st, 7pm, and Wednesday, May 3rd, 7pm

Save the date! Kennett Beautification Committee Plant Sale at Pratt's Greenhouse—May 6th and 7th*

KSQ Borough Council meetings—Monday, April 3rd, 7pm, and Wednesday, April 5th, 7pm
Kennett Run—May 6th
Kennett Symphony Masterworks 2 concert—May 7th
Death Cafe Kennett Square—May 8th
Wings for Success Butterflies & Brews @ Braeloch—May 9th
Evening of Promise with Family Promise—May 11th
First Third Thursday of the season—May 18th*
Good Neighbors Boots and BBQ—May 18th
KHS Friends of Music fundraiser at Oberod—May 20th
Make Your Own Glass Flower—May 19th–21st
Chester County Studio Tour—May 20th–21st
2023 Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade—May 29th*

June

Clover Market—June 4th
KSQ Borough Council meetings—Monday, June 5th, 7pm, and Wednesday, June 7th, 7pm
UWSCC Benefit Concert @The Creamery—June 8th
Kennett Blooms: Floral Flash—June 9th–11th*
Save the date for the 2nd annual Kennett Summerfest on June 11th—more details and tickets on sale soon!*
Ken Johnston: A Pilgrimage to Freedom at KHC—June 11th
Third Thursday—June 15th*
Juneteenth Celebration in Kennett Square at KHC—June 17th

*Denotes Kennett Collaborative programs and events.

Please let us know if you have an event to add to the calendar!

Kennett Collaborative

106 West State Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

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