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Registration is now open to walk or run in Bark in the Park, a unique dog-friendly 5K at Rose Tree Park with or in honor of a 4-legged friend. Dog-friendly dogs are welcome but not required. The more funds raised, the more lives that can be saved! Proceeds 100% support […]
Celebrate fall in Trappe at a family-friendly Harvest Fair held on the grounds of the Muhlenberg House and the Speaker’s House. Enjoy live music, delicious food, 18th century trade demonstrations, colonial kids’ games, and locally-made artisanal wares. Learn how to make sauerkraut and apple cider. The Muhlenberg House and Dewees […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Saddle up for Western-themed family fun on October 11th, 18th and 25th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Upper Merion's Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival! Enjoy live music from a different band each weekend, food trucks, local craft beers, and an array of activities for kids of all ages. […]
Friends of Sabine Park proudly present Narberth Oktoberfest to support the Narberth Memorial Day Parade and Sabine Park! This age 21+ event will be held in Narberth Park. Tickets are $75/person and include entry, food provided by the Flying Deutschman Food Truck, craft beer provided by Stockertown Beverage, and live […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Celebrate the season at the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center's free community-wide Fall Fest! Enjoy music, yard games, food trucks, a vendor market, and more. Kids can explore bounce houses, obstacle courses, a petting zoo, a Touch-a-Truck, have their faces painted, and do themed crafts—many activities require tickets or an unlimited […]
This year’s Fall Fest Market will be held at the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, celebrating 20 years and going back to where it all began. This event will feature 30 art vendors; Tours + Demos; Kids' art activities; and a pumpkin painting contest. LIVE MUSIC will be provided by: […]
The Friends of Easttown Library invite you and your family to join a professional family photoshoot with photographer Maura B. McConnell. With several dates and times available, feel free to register for the option that works for your family. There are also several photo packages available to choose from. Packages: […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Experience the story of the crucial turning point in the country’s fight for independence on a Valley Forge Trolley Tour! This 90-minute trolley tour departs from the Visitor Center and is led by National Park Service trained tour guides. Tours include stops at the newly expanded Muhlenberg Brigade hut site […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Homeschool students can join a day of hands-on learning at Auburn Heights! Best suited for homeschool families with children in grades 1–5, this interactive day brings history, engineering and nature to life. Participants can enjoy an "open house style" event at Auburn Valley State Parks & the Marshall Mansion, wandering […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Witness an incredibly unique Halloween tradition started over 50 years ago by renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth and his son at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Over 70 native pumpkins from a Chadds Ford farm, ranging in size from 150 to 400 pounds, are carved by local artists and lit […]
History is always better told by lantern light and with a chill in the air. Join one of Historic Sugartown's knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village by lantern. Along with Sugartown’s rich history, you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Witness an incredibly unique Halloween tradition started over 50 years ago by renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth and his son at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Over 70 native pumpkins from a Chadds Ford farm, ranging in size from 150 to 400 pounds, are carved by local artists and lit […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
History is always better told by lantern light and with a chill in the air. Join one of Historic Sugartown's knowledgeable guides as they lead you through the village by lantern. Along with Sugartown’s rich history, you’ll learn about the strange world of death and mourning in Victorian America. Tours […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
Saddle up for Western-themed family fun on October 11th, 18th and 25th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Upper Merion's Nor-View Farm Fall Fun Festival! Enjoy live music from a different band each weekend, food trucks, local craft beers, and an array of activities for kids of all ages. […]
Visit Arader Farm in Collegeville for all the fall feels! Enjoy live music, a Trouble's End Brewery Beer Tent, and plentiful fall activities including a corn maze, pumpkins galore (Jack-o-lantern, decorative and stacking varities available), tractor rides, a model train, Honeybee Hayland, and farm animals to visit (meet the resident […]
Bring the family to Suburban Square for a day full of Fall festivities! On Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am-2:00 pm Suburban Square's Lawn will host for the cutest family photo opp of the season, pumpkin decorating, music, and all the flavors of fall fun. Whether you're there for the […]
Join Garrett Williamson’s annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm — a full day of hayrides, barnyard animals, fall crafts, food trucks, local vendors, games, and family fun! The event takes place outdoors at their barn. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking on grass and gravel, and […]
Join a hauntingly fun day at Ardmore Day! This free, family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities for everyone. Tickets are required but limited, so reserve yours today! Get ready for a full day of free family fun in Downtown Ardmore! Ardbark Dog Parade & Contest – Dress up your pup and show […]
East FallsFest returns Saturday, October 18 from 11:00 am-5:00 pm with food, brews, live music, family fun, and the festival’s first-ever beer garden. Enjoy free pumpkin decorating, face painting, East Falls Trivia, a full music lineup, free rowing lessons, The Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus, vendors and more—all taking […]
Witness an incredibly unique Halloween tradition started over 50 years ago by renowned local artist Andrew Wyeth and his son at the Chadds Ford Historical Society. Over 70 native pumpkins from a Chadds Ford farm, ranging in size from 150 to 400 pounds, are carved by local artists and lit […]
Learn about a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as illustrator Kate Garchinsky reads The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat, a gorgeous and lyrical picture book. Follow a year in Otis’ life as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find […]
Visitors can travel through the woods on a hayride to the house of Linvilla Orchards’ Friendly Witch. Children who stop by the witch’s house will be entertained with stories, jokes, and receive a treat. After the hayride, guests are invited to gather around a campfire to roast marshmallows and enjoy […]
Welcome to Northern Star Farm's 18th Annual Fall Fest! Visit the farm every Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–5 pm for pumpkin picking, hay rides, a 7-acre corn maze, pony rides, giant apple sling shots, the Little Farmer Playbarn, paint ball, Giant air cannon, farm animals, and free lawn and […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Woody is back by popular demand. Join Imagination Street for their annual Fall Fest on Thursday, October 23 from 5-7 pm. This event includes a meet & greet with Woody, pumpkin painting, Highland Orchards apple cider donuts, a fall photo booth, and more. All of Imagination Street's events are BYOB/D […]
As the leaves begin to change color, Pumpkinland returns to Linvilla Orchards in Media. This fall, visitors can explore an array of pumpkins ranging from small and skinny to tall and plump. The annual pumpkin festival will also feature a variety of autumn activities, including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes. […]
Join Longwood Gardens for the return of Chrysanthemum Festival and experience a living masterpiece of ever-changing wonder. New this year is a behind-the-scenes look with an in-depth exhibit examining the art and science behind Chrysanthemum Festival. See how Longwood's artists achieve this horticulturally rigorous (and gorgeous!) display with flying colors. […]
