Kelly Center for Music, Arts, and Community

09/04/2026

Spend your Saturday night with Vernon Papers and CubiZm at the Kelly Center. 🎶

Vernon Papers brings raw, vulnerable, and thoughtful songs from singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Drew Shanefield.

CubiZm presents a rare acoustic performance filled with guitar, percussion, harmonica, vocal harmonies, and thought-provoking songwriting.

📅 Saturday, September 5
🚪 Doors at 7 PM
🎶 Show at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Advance seating starts at $15
📍 Kelly Center | 4 E. Eagle Road, Havertown
🍷 BYOB welcome with a $5 donation per drinker

Comment VERNON and we’ll send you the ticket link.

09/01/2026

Drone Show Video from the ILLUMNATION 250 Festival. Link in comments.

08/29/2026

Big thanks to PhillyVoice for this write up!

See everyone tomorrow!

A 300-drone light show will fill the sky over Havertown this weekend. The free Illumination 250 festival on Aug. 29 also features live music, food, crafts and kids activities before the 8:30 p.m. finale.

🔗 Read more: https://www.phillyvoice.com/illumination-250-festival-drone-show-havertown-2026/

08/27/2026

Parking will be limited for the Illumination 250 Festival, so please plan ahead! 🚗🇺🇸

If possible, consider walking, biking, taking public transportation, or using Uber or Lyft. If you’re driving, arrive early and review the parking map before you go.

Please be respectful of our neighbors—follow all posted signs, avoid restricted areas, and never block driveways.

A little planning will help everyone enjoy a safe and fun festival. We can’t wait to celebrate with you on Saturday, August 29 at Haverford High School!

08/27/2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026 | Noon-9 p.m.

08/27/2026

ILLUMINATION 250 closes out the Summer of 2026 with a drone show over Havertown. ✨ Live music, artisan vendors, food, a kids' zone, and a choreographed drone finale that will light up the sky✨.

Come out and support our Military bands:

Performers

11:15 Steel Traditions is part of the historic 28th Infantry Division Band, based in Pennsylvania. Steel Traditions functions as an outreach brass ensemble, playing popular and traditional tunes to support community events, military functions, and public ceremonies. Steel Traditions is a 20 person, mobile group who plays tradional marches, bugle calls and contemporary brass band musical entertainment.

11:50 Independence Fife and Drum Corps Mark Beecher’s Award-Winning, INDEPENDENCE FIFE & DRUM CORPS - is BACK!!! Founded in 1972 by Multi VFW National Snare Drum Champion, William H. Reamer and Lancraft Fife & Drum Corps fifer, Edmund Boyle, our renowned Independence Fife & Drum Corps, that performed for Queen Elizabeth, President Ford, the President of France, King of Sweden and the King of Spain, is planning a series of special events for the 250th Anniversary of America in 2026, which will include Parades, Musters, and many other high profile gigs!

11:50 U.S. Navy Funeral Honors Sailors will participate in the opening ceremony and U.S. National Anthem at 12 Noon. The U.S. Navy Color Guard performing today is comprised of active-duty Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia. When not representing the Navy at community events, these Sailors perform the sacred, solemn mission of the installation's Funeral Honors detail, rendering final military honors to nearly 900 fallen service members and veterans each year. Located in Northeast Philadelphia, NSA Philadelphia was established in 1942 during World War II as the Naval Aviation Supply Depot. Today, the installation serves as a critical logistics hub, housing tenant commands that trace their lineages and supply-chain missions back to the founding of the nation—well before the dawn of modern aviation.

Plus a full afternoon of American music until the 8:30 drone show.

📍200 Mill Road, Havertown · Sat, Aug 29 · noon–9pm · This is the finale of our summer celebrations.
Presented by Visit Delco, PA
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Kelly Center for Music, Arts, and Community

08/25/2026

✨ Get ready for a celebration unlike any other!

Join us for Illumination 250, a FREE family-friendly festival celebrating America's 250th anniversary with a full day of live music, food trucks, local vendors, a craft village, historical characters, kids' activities, and an unforgettable grand finale—a spectacular choreographed 200-drone light show that will light up the night sky! 🇺🇸🚁

📅 Saturday, August 29
🕛 Noon–9 PM
📍 Haverford High School Football Stadium, Havertown

Bring your family, invite your friends, and be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration presented by Visit Delco. We can't wait to see you there!

08/20/2026

Everything you need to know before Illumination 250! 🇺🇸✨

Join us on Saturday, August 29 at Haverford High School Football Field for the Illumination 250 Festival, presented by Visit Delco.

This free community celebration will feature live music, food, a kids zone, crafters, patriotic performances, and a grand finale lighted drone show celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

📅 Saturday, August 29
📍 Haverford High School Football Field
A.G. Cornog Stadium, 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA 19083
⏰ Gates open at 11 AM
🌟 Drone Show Finale at 8:15 PM
🎟️ Free Event

We expect this to be a very popular event, so please plan ahead. If possible, walk, bike, take public transportation, or use Uber/Lyft.

Parking information is included in the carousel, including available lots and important reminders.

Please be mindful of our neighbors and avoid blocking driveways or parking where restricted.

Swipe through for the festival map and parking details, then visit KellyCenter.org to learn more.

08/17/2026

Don't miss the Illumination 250 festival in Havertown on August 29th - free admission and add'l details here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/kellycenter/illumination-250-festival

We'll be hitting the stage around 6:30 pm - see you there!!

08/11/2026

One final show. One loud night at the Kelly Center. 🎸

Derivative: The Final Show comes to the Kelly Center on Wednesday, August 12, with special guests Fariston.

Doors open at 7 PM and admission is $15.

Come out, support the band, and be in the room for their final show. If you’ve been following Derivative, this is the one you don’t want to miss.

Want the ticket link? Comment DERIVATIVE and we’ll send it to you.