Upper Darby Tickets

Upper Darby
Upper Darby Township that was once a part of Darby Township was founded on August 30, 1736 as a result of its split from the Darby Township and was settled by a religious group of Friends of Quakers.

Upper Darbys history originates back from 1653 when the area was initially inhabited by Swedes that were about 100 in number. But the population in the Upper Darby increased pretty fast, since Upper Darby was home to several streams and creeks due to which mill trade became the most common occupation in that area and gradually increasing its population to 5000 by 1890.

Upper Darby was on 7th spot among the highly populated municipalities across the state of Pennsylvania in 1960s but presently Upper Darby Township is the largest municipality in Delaware County and is ranked 5th amongst the most populated municipalities across Pennsylvania.

According to most recent American Census record of 2000, total population of Upper Darby comprised of 81,821 people. Till 1900s the main occupation of the descendants of the Upper Darby was weaving and textile.

The sudden burst of textile industry across Upper Darby was seen after 1830, when most of the old mills were utilized in the process of cloth making. That gave a major boost to the textile industry not only in Upper Darby but its surrounding areas as well, however in 1843; all of these mills were demolished by a flood that destroyed everything near the streams and creeks.

Upper Darby is rich in its natural beauty and is home to number of parks that tourists find ideal for picnics, sports or for a simple walk in the park. Apart from the rest of the parks, Naylors Run Park located on the Garrette Rd, surely stands out from the rest, as it is rich in its natural beauty.

Equipped with a running stream along with rocks, provide with an ideal spot for the trail hike and picnic. The park also welcomes the tennis lovers as it also contains a tennis court. Other than parks and out door activities, Upper Darby provides with the equal amount of indoor activities in form of Bowling and Billiards.

Gehris Lanes that is situated at Market and Powell Lane is ideal for the people in a mood of bowling, while Alpha Billiards located on the Garrette Rd can also provide with a good fun time. Regal Theater, a part of a Vast Chain of Regal Cinemas and Theatres, is also located on the 69th street for the people looking to watch a movie.

Apart from the Regal Theatre, Upper Darby is also home to the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. Equipped with all the modern facilities including air conditioning and free parking, the Performing Arts Center is few minutes apart from the City Center and the Main Line.

With the capacity of upholding 1650 viewers, the Performing Arts Center attracts a large number of audiences not only from the local areas but also from the surrounding areas of New Jersey, Philadelphia and Delaware County etc. every year. The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center has a diverse variety of shows that it offers to its audiences that are musicals, dances and theatrical productions.

The up coming events that are scheduled for the month of July include Peter Pan, which is one of the most popular musical for children. The musical is scheduled for one show on July 9, two shows on July 10 and one Show on July 11. Following Peter Pan is another Childrens musical, Elliot and The Magic Bed, on 16 July, 17 July (2 Shows) and 18 July.

Later on July 23, July 24 and July 25, the Performing Arts Center will be hosting Alice in the Wonderland, Jr. with two shows on July 24. Pinocchio, A Real Boy is another musical for children that would be staged on July 30 and Jul 31 (2 Shows).

That series of events dont just end with the end of July, on August 1 the arts center would be hosting Pinocchio, A Real Boy and My Favorite Year on the same day and My Favorite Year on August 2 as well. Following these events is School house Rock Live, Jr. which is considered to be one fun educational ride for the kids.

The show would be staged on August 6, August 7 (2 Shows) and August 8. Also on August 8 My Favorite Year would be staged yet again, with another show on August 9. Some other events of August include Willy Wonka Jr. that will be held on August 13, August 14 (2 Shows) and August 15. In Fact Upper Darbys Performing arts center has a lot to offer for kids during summer vacations.