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Great Pumpkin Pumpkin Carve Of Chadds Ford
Oct 17th & 18th 4 PM – 9 PM
Oct 19th 3 PM – 9 PM
at The Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Rd, Chadds Ford, PA
An annual Chadds Ford tradition, the three day event highlights over 70 giant pumpkins carved into spooktacular creations. Carvers work through the early evening on Thursday and then illuminate their masterpieces by candlelight. Guests can view the carvers at work Thursday and the finished products Friday and Saturday. In addition to the pumpkin patch, there is a giant ‘kid friendly’ Haunted Trail, hayrides and live music. Food and Fall treats are offered by area eateries along with local craft beer and wine.
Details HERE and HERE
Boo at the Zoo – Brandywine Zoo
Oct 17 – Oct 19
Celebrate Halloween at the Brandywine Zoo with this merry, not scary, event. Kids can trick-or-treat through the zoo as it gets dark in their Halloween costumes! BAAZK will be in attendance selling “design your own” trick or treat bags and, of course, handing out candy!
Details HERE
Haunted Hall
Oct 17th – 19th
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
at Viviana Theatre 1647 Delmar Drive, Folcroft, PA
Come on out to the interactive walk through and be prepared to be scared!! Dolls are roaming Midnight Manor and are waiting for you to say ‘hello.’
Tickets are $5.00 for all ages. Theatrical lighting and fog will be used. Last tour begins at 1030p and the Hall closes at 11pm. Tickets available at the door.
Details HERE
Hagley Craft Fair 2019
Saturday Oct 19th and Sunday Oct 20th
298 Buck Rd, Wilmington, DE
The Hagley Craft Fair is held in two of Hagley’s historic buildings and brings more than fifty talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area to display and sell fine arts, crafts, and gourmet items. The show features works in wood, pottery, jewelry, fibers, metal, and other media, and includes a specialty outdoor food market.
Specialty Food Market- Unique Artisans- Beautiful Setting
Food trucks for lunch options to purchase and come pet alpacas from Painted Sky Alpaca Farm!
Admission: Non-members: $5
Members and children five and under: free
Details HERE
Arden Theatre Company Presents: Ragtime
Sept 26th – Oct 20th
The Arden Theatre Company 40 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Details and ticket info HERE
Free at the Kimmel: Los Trompos & Look Up! Look In
Aug 19, 2019 – Nov 17, 2019
A free, interactive art installation featuring 10 three-dimensional, larger than life tops designed and woven by Mexican artists . Esrawe + Cadena. Guests can sit and spin on these cool art pieces!
The Commonwealth Plaza will also feature a new installation by Philadelphia-based artist Karina Puente titled, Look up! Look In. This will be an aerial companion piece in the Plaza that will complement Los Trompos.
Details HERE
Cherry Street Pier
121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia PA
Experience Delaware River Waterfront’s unique take on public space with the opening of Cherry Street Pier
Details HERE and HERE
Free Yoga on the Race Street Pier presented by Independence Blue Cross
Daily through November 12
Class Schedule:
Monday through Thursday: 7:00AM and 6PM
Friday: 7:00AM
Saturday and Sunday at 9:30AM
Twilight Classes:
Classes will begin at 8:30PM
Tuesday, November 12: Beavers Moon
Holiday Classes:
The following holiday classes will begin at 9:30AM
Veterans Day, Monday, November 11
Against the stunning backdrop of the Ben Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia’s favorite free workout series, Free Yoga on Race Street Pier Presented by Independence Blue Cross is back for its sixth season, featuring 300 free yoga classes through autumn. Join Philly’s yoga community at the time that fits your schedule with both morning and evening classes. All experience levels and abilities are welcome.
In the case of inclement weather, yoga instructors will cancel class 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. For regular updates about Free Yoga on Race Street Pier follow @YogaOnThePier on Facebook.
Details HERE
Linvilla Orchards
Pumpkinland Sept 14 – Nov 10
Details HERE
Ship Bottom Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards
Beginning Weekends in May
HOURS: Sat & Sun -Noon to 9pm
Corn Hole, Giant Jenga. Share a pint under the stars
Pouring some of your favorite and remote releases of Limited Editions
Some Ales will be crafted with Linvilla’s Own farm grown products.
At Ship Bottom Brewery we handcraft every batch of beer that we make and pride ourselves in doing so. We only use the freshest ingredients that are hand selected by our head brewer. Our handcrafted ale and lager recipes were created to maximize the complex flavors of malts and hops.
Details HERE
Harvest Hayride at Araspaha Farms (opening Day Saturday September 21st)
1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills PA
SEPT. 21st– OCT. 27th
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.
Details and schedule HERE
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm Fall Season
September 13th-November 2nd
150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks, PA
Fall Season Includes:
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins
Corn Maze
Pumpkin Madness
Pig Races
50+ Attractions
& different special events every weekend!
Details and ticket info HERE
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow
Wednesdays through Sundays now through Nov 3
West Fairmount Park 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
“Taking place at Fairmount Park, Jack’s Pumpkin Glow, will allow for family and friends to take a leisurely walk and marvel at thousands of intricately-carved pumpkins. As jack o’lanterns illuminate the park for an unforgettable evening, make sure to grab few photos and some seasonal snacks. Don’t forget to check out our master carver’s as they demonstrate their artistry or to pick up a gourd at the pumpkin patch. There is something everyone will enjoy at this truly magnificent fall spectacular.”
Details and ticket info HERE **USE CODE DIVAGLOW to save 20% on tickets!!
Harvest Fest at Elmwood Park Zoo
Weekends through November 17th
Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA
Come celebrate fall with us!
Participate in themed activities, navigate your way through a corn maze, play games like flip-a-chicken, bean bag toss, and basketball, paint a pumpkin, enjoy live entertainment, and sip on some festive fall drinks.
Details and ticket info HERE
Scarecrow Walk Display at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Oct 5th – Oct 31st
This year, participants may create a scarecrow for the theme: Famous Musicians. These scarecrows may be a singer or play an instrument, such as Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie, Lady Gaga or Elton John. All entries will be on display on Scarecrow Walk for almost four weeks. Designers and visitors – be sure to vote for your favorite scarecrow, which will determine the top five prize winners!
Details HERE
Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride
Select dates and times now through Oct 31st
1835 N. Middletown Road Glen Mills, PA
Details and ticket info HERE
Haunted River Cruise
Select Dates and times Sept 27th – October 30th
at Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Climb aboard with ISM and Patriot Harbor Lines, LLC for a cruise where you’ll be spellbound and plunged into Delaware River legends of pirate ghosts, the Jersey Devil, and other “Phantoms of the River.” A pirate narrator will dredge up the darkest of tales while cruising the haunted river. This 1.5 hour boat ride includes approximately 1 hour of storytelling. Drinks available for purchase during cruise.
*Please note that though this is a haunted cruise, it is family-friendly and won’t be too scary.
Tickets can be purchased through Patriot Harbor Lines.
Tickets are $34/adults and $17/children (3-12).
Details HERE
“Ghost Ship”
Friday, Oct. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 3
Free | Wednesday through Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m.
Race Street Pier N. Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Take a self-guided audio tour along Race Street Pier into the landscape and social history of the Delaware River as you experience Ghost Ship. The recorded reflections of local experts and artists speak to the river’s importance to Philadelphia with diverse stories from before colonization to present day
Details HERE
Scarecrow Walk at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
Saturday,
You’re invited to take part in the twelfth annual Scarecrow Design Contest! This year, participants may create a scarecrow for the theme: Famous Musicians. These scarecrows may be a singer or play an instrument, such as Elvis Presley, Dizzy Gillespie, Lady Gaga or Elton John. All entries will be on display on Scarecrow Walk for almost four weeks. Frame, straw, burlap and twine are provided with entry fee, the rest is up to you! Space is limited to 35 Scarecrows and this popular contest fills quickly, so get your entry in early. Designers and visitors – be sure to vote for your favorite scarecrow, which will determine the top five prize winners!
Details HERE
Adult Trick or Treat at Chaddsford Winery
Weekends through October 27th
632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA
Ready for a scary-good time?!
Trick or Treat for wine and seasonal snacks at Chaddsford’s wildly popular, adults-only Halloween program!
This year, they have expanded the program and added more offerings along the self-guided tour. Bring your appetite and prepare to enjoy locally-made food and treats alongside your favorite adult beverages.
Costumes are encouraged, and fun is guaranteed!
Details and ticket info HERE
Lansdowne Landing
7 AM – 10 PM
30 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
What is The Landing?
Inspired by awesome outdoor gathering places like Philadelphia’s own The Porch or Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Lansdowne Landing is a fun, festive spot that’s open from 7am to 10pm.
Visit www.lansdownelanding.com for a full schedule of events, updated regularly, so check by often for fun from family-friendly fun to live music to food trucks and more!
Details HERE
PA Renaissance Faire
2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim PA
The castle gates swing wide for 13 weekends of mirth and merriment—Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day Monday, August 3 through October 27, 2019. The Gates will open at 11AM and close at 8PM each Faire day.
Details and ticket info HERE
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Details and ticket info HERE
Franklin Square Fountain Show
Beginning July 31st
A brand new fountain show with lights, music, and dancing water will come to the Square in summer 2019,
Details and times HERE
Please Touch Museum
Details HERE
The Franklin Institute
Details HERE
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Details HERE
Academy of Natural Sciences – Dinosaurs Around the World
June 30, 2019–January 20, 2020
“Dinosaurs Around the World introduces visitors to more than a dozen animatronic dinosaurs on a voyage from the ferocious plains of Africa and the tropical beaches of Antarctica, to the inland seas of North America and the polar darkness of Australia.”
Details and ticket info HERE
Philadelphia Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27
10 AM – 4 PM
Put on your favorite costume and set out on a trick-or-treat safari!
Take a walk through Philadelphia Zoo’s not-so-scary Extinction Graveyard to learn about the extinction of species around the world. You’ll be shocked to see that some of your favorite creatures could be extinct in the wild in 15 years!
Enjoy festive fall offerings available for purchase throughout the Zoo: hot apple cider, reusable Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat bags and much more!
Run wild through our hay bale maze on Impala Lawn.
Pose for a festive harvest picture in front of the giant pumpkin wall!
Details and Ticket Info HERE
Adventure Aquarium
Details and ticket info HERE
Delaware Museum of Natural History
Details, ticket info and more HERE
Longwood Gardens
Illuminated Fountain Performances: Select Dates October 3rd – 26th
Details HERE
The Crayola Experience
Easton, PA
Details HERE
Purchase discount tickets HERE and get $4 off admission price (Regular Price: $19.99 Your Price: $15.99)
Garden State Discovery Museum
Details HERE
Delaware Children’s Museum
Details HERE
Brandywine Zoo
Details HERE
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Details HERE
Diggerland
Diggerfest – September 14th through October 27th – Fun filled fall festivities and all of Diggerland’s over 30 attractions
Details HERE
Sesame Place Halloween Spooktacular
Sept 20th – Nov 3rd
Details HERE
Hershey Park in the Dark
October 18th – November 3rd
Details HERE
Dorney Park Halloween Haunt
Select dates Sept 14th – Nov 2nd
Details HERE
Dutch Wonderland Happy Hauntings
Select dates Oct 19th – Nov 3rd
Details HERE
Storybook Land Fall Fun
Select dates now through Oct 24th
Trick or Treat Weekend Oct 25th, 26th & 27th
Details HERE
Knoebels Amusement Park Hallo-Fun
Weekends in October
Weekends in October, Knoebels visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, freaktastic attractions and a selection of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides! It’s a spooktacular event for all ages with frights that come in all shapes and sizes!
Details HERE
Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest
Sept 13th – Nov 3rd
Details HERE
Sahara Sam’s Indoor Water Park Halloween Horror
Fridays and Saturdays through Oct 26th
An event with something for everyone! This event is separate from the water park (there are no water attractions/no need for a bathing suit) and features family-friendly activities between 5:00 – 7:00 PM before the park turns scary for the older kids (and adults). Different themed scare sections to spook you no matter what you’re afraid of. Are you ready?
Details HERE
Studio Movie Grill Upper Darby
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy seats and more!
Details HERE
AMC Dine In Movie Theater – Painters Crossing – West Chester
Movie, Food, Bar, comfy reclining seats and more!
** Best to purchase tickets online through amctheaters.com
See my review and more info HERE
Friday October 18, 2019
For a calendar of Various Infant and Toddler Programs as well as afterschool events at local Delco Libraries, Go HERE
Shop the Marple Public Library Friends’ Fall Sale!
Enjoy big savings on Used Books, DVDs, CDs, Handbags, Jewelry and TOOLS.
Open To The Public:
Friday, October 18, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 – 3:00 PM
Details HERE
Take 2 Consignment Sale
10 AM – 7 PM
at Take 2 Consignment Sale St Kevin’s Parish Life Center 200 W Sproul Rd, Springfield PA
Details HERE
Family Night
4 PM – 5 PM
at Sharon Hill Public Library
Come and join for our Family Night Fridays!!! We might have a movie with popcorn and juice or we will pull out some board games or hook up the video gaming system. Whatever it is, we’ll have fun with family!!!
Details HERE
BYOB & Pizza Night at Lulu’s Casita
4 PM – 7:30 PM
at 6 Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA
Lulu’s is open until 7:30pm for more fun, BYOB and pizza starting at 4pm. You can now place your pizza order ahead of time, give us a call, let them know what you want and they will have your pizza waiting for you! Regular admission
Details HERE
Festive Friday: Philly, We Love You at Longwood Gardens
5 PM – 9 PM
Fridays are meant for fun … especially our Festive Friday theme nights! During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, organ demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.
Celebrate all things Philadelphia while enjoying an evening out in our Gardens.
Music:
-Live Music in the Beer Garden | 5:00–8:00 pm
-Live in Pumphouse Plaza | 5:00–7:00 pm: Busker-style entertainment
-Organ Demos | 5:45 & 6:45 pm | Featuring the Mummers theme and everyone’s favorite, Rocky
Fountains:
-Fountain Refresher | 6:15 | Enjoy a quick fountain show with songs by Philadelphia artists
-Fountains Then and Now | 7:15 pm | Learn about our Main Fountain Garden during a narrated fountain performance
-Illuminated Fountain Show | 8:15 pm: To Philly, With Love
Explore:
-5:00–7:00 pm | Climb to the Top of the Chimes Tower for a Birds-eye view of the Gardens
-5:00–7:00 pm | Stop by the GardenShop for a taste of Éclat Chocolate
Learn:
-Spotlight Talk | 5:30 & 6:30 pm | Learn about the history and heritage of our Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden during this free talk
-Grab a bookmark and go on a self-guided adventure of the Main
-Fountain Garden with our scavenger hunt
Dine:
-Special concessions: The Rocky & The Adrian: Negroni Sbagliato & Philly Pretzel Braids
-Make dining reservations for our fine dining restaurant, 1906.
-Enjoy casual fare in our Café and Beer Garden. Dining reservations are not required.
Please note: This event is free with Gardens Admission. Timed Admission Tickets are required. Member Reservations are required if arriving after 3:00 pm. Blankets and chairs are permitted in designated areas after 5:00 pm. Programs are subject to change. Fountain performances may be cancelled due to severe weather.
Details HERE
TrucktoberFest
5 PM – 10 PM
at Notre Dame de Lourdes Schoolc990 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore PA
Join for the TrucktoberFest on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM in the parking lot of Notre Dame de Lourdes School. Any child dressed in a Halloween costume gets a prize!
Live Music from 6:00 to 10:00 PM!!
Gypsy Wisdom (7:30 to 9:00)
Dan Kauffman, Acoustic (6:00 to 7:00)
Food Truck List
Plum pit
Dos gringos
Phyllodelphia
The sweetest rose sweets mobile
Uncle John’s BBQ
Zac’s Hamburgers
Hunt’s Annex
Gotta Lotta Gelata
Grilly Cheese
Mr. Softee
Holy-Myrrh-Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church
Farmstand Foods
Details HERE
Monster Mash (Halloween party)
5:30 PM – 8 PM
at Charming Star Playroom 4627 west Chester pike, Newtown Square, PA
Come have a SPOOKtacular night with us! With decor and music, parents and kids come in costume and enjoy a Pizza BYOB night. Spooky games and surprises in store. Each child leaves with a pumpkin. Must buy tickets in advance
Details HERE
Trunk or Treat at Rocky Run YMCA
6 PM – 8 PM
1299 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA
Join for the ninth annual Trunk or Treat Halloween event. It’s just like trick or treat! You can decorate the trunk of your car & children will go from trunk to trunk in our Lower Parking Lot. Prizes will be awarded for most creative trunk. We’ll also be enjoying fun activities, crafts & a movie. Food will be available for purchase at the event.
Registration is required only if you plan to decorate your trunk. Register at the Welcome Center!
Details HERE
Aston Lions Club Bingo Night
6 PM – 9 PM
at Aston Community Center 3270 Concord Road, Aston PA
Bingo begins at 7 PM
Tickets are available at the door for $20
Cash prizes
*Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase. Must be 18 years or older to attend
Details HERE
Pajama Storytime and Activities Featuring Good Night, Little Blue Truck
7 PM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
A scary storm is brewing! When Little Blue Truck and his friend Toad join their other friends to seek safety from the storm, they find that it’s easy to be brave together!
Details HERE
Karaoke at 2312 Garrett (Delaware County, PA) (21 and older)
8 PM – 12 AM
2312 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Karaoke is every Friday at 2312 Garrett in Drexel Hill, PA!
Details HERE
Illuminated Fountain Performances: October – To Philly With Love
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM
at Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other. Find a place to sit—or stand back in awe—as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combines with music and infinite colors. Before or after the 30-minute show, stroll through the five-acre garden for a nighttime experience evoking old world charm. With multiple music programs to experience, there is always something new to see at our Illuminated Fountain Performances.
Details and ticket info HERE
Saturday October 19, 2019
Cowtown Farmers Market Harvest Day
8 AM – 4 PM
780 Rte 40 Harding Hwy, Woodstown, NJ
>Horse-drawn Wagon Rides to the Pumpkin Patch to pick your own pumpkin ($) 10am-2pm
*Please Note: infants under the age of 1 are Free to ride the wagon out to the pumpkin patch. One pumpkin permitted per paying attendee*
>Pony Rides ($5) 10am-2pm
>Live music by John Mountain Band on the Stones at the site of the old Cowtown Sale Barn, 10am-2pm
>Shop our Craftsmen, Artists, Antiques, and Flea Market all day long from 8am to 4pm!
Free Parking and Free Admission
Details HERE
Lansdowne Farmers Market
30 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA
Take 2 Consignment Sale
9 AM – 12 PM
at Take 2 Consignment Sale St Kevin’s Parish Life Center 200 W Sproul Rd, Springfield PA
Details HERE
Bryn Mawr Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday 9am-1pm (open year round)
in the Amtrak Parking Lot
at the intersection of Lancaster & Bryn Mawr Avenues
Details HERE
West Chester Growers Market
Every Saturday 9 AM -1 PM (May through December)
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays: 10 AM – Noon January through April
at the corner of North Church and West Chestnut Streets in downtown West Chester, PA
Details HERE
Craft Fair at Holy Cross
9 AM – 3 PM
240 N Bishop avenue Springfield PA in the Parish Hall
Over 50 vendors with crafts for the holidays and yummy treats too!
Details HERE
Sun Valley Craft Fair
9 AM – 3 PM
2881 Pancoast Ave, Aston, PA
Enjoy a wide variety of crafts including fall and holiday treats, woodworking, toys, country décor, glitter wine glasses, gift baskets, vinyl decorations, photography, personalized blankets, bows and various children’s items, jewelry, baked goodies, candy and chocolates, and so much more!
Details HERE
Cricket BOO! 2019
9:30 AM – 12 PM
Join Lulu’s Casita and pucciManuli at Lulu’s Casita 6 Cricket Ave, Ardmore, PA
*COST: $20 per child Child (adults & babies 12 months and under free) tickets can be purchase ahead of time via Eventbrite or on the day of the event at check in.
*RAIN DATE: Saturday, October 26, 2019
Kids of all ages will enjoy a Saturday morning full of ghosts, goblins, games and a whole lotta fun:
Create-Your-Own Treat Bags
Trick-or-Treating up & down Cricket Avenue
Pumpkin Decorating
Cookie Decorating
BOO! Banner Creation
BOO! Parade up & down Cricket Avenue
Ghouly Games
Pumpkin hunting
Photo Booth with Silly Props
Unlimited Play @ Lulu’s Casita
Face Painting
Trunk-or-Treat
Sensory Station
Spider Web Maze
Spooky Story time
Live Music
Free Coffee bar for parents
Meet Elmo, Mickey Mouse & Queen Elsa
Philly Mad Beatz drumline to lead parade
Details HERE
Swarthmore Farmers Market
9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Every Saturday
May 11 – December 7
Central Park
121 Park Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
THE Saturday Morning food, art, and community gathering place!
The market includes a great variety of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly local food vendors and a rotation of live performers, kids’ crafts, artists, food trucks, and special community and healthy living events.
Ridley Homecoming Parade
10 AM -11 AM
Rain date: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Details HERE
Kids Club Googly-Eyed Pencil Monster
10 AM – 12 PM
at participating Michaels Craft Stores
Cost: $3 per project, ages 3+, supplies included.
Details and registration info HERE
Pumpkin Festival at Hillview Nursery School
10 AM – 2 PM
219 Parkview Dr, Broomall PA
Join for Hillview Nursery School’s Annual Pumpkin Festival! The event will feature games, raffles, food, pumpkin decorating, sand art, moon bounce and more! This event is fun for all ages, and best for ages 2-6, and is open to the entire community.
Details HERE
Free Pumpkin Painting
10 AM – 2 PM
at Wedgewood Gardens 1890 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Each child will receive one spooky pumpkin to design and paint however they want. We will have all the supplies necessary for them to make fa- BOO- lous creations. There will be scary snacks, deadly drinks… even terrifying treats!
Details HERE
Shop the Marple Public Library Friends’ Fall Sale!
Enjoy big savings on Used Books, DVDs, CDs, Handbags, Jewelry and TOOLS.
Open To The Public:
Friday, October 18, 10:00 – 5:00 PM
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 – 3:00 PM
Details HERE
Book Sale at Sellers Library
10 AM – 3 PM
Come out to the Sellers Library barn and find some great bargains!
The Friends of the Upper Darby Libraries is having the first of its Fall Book Sales.
The fiction section is sorted alpha-by-author.
The non-fiction is very well sorted by category.
Hardbacks: $1.00
Paperbacks: 50 cents
DVDs/CDs: $1.00
Specials priced as marked.
Details HERE
International Archaeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill
10 AM – 3 PM
Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Dig into history at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day.
This year’s International Archaeology Day coincides with the final Public Archaeology excavation of the year at Newlin Grist Mill. Members of the public are invited to assist professional archaeologists with excavations.
This event is free to the public and open to all ages. No reservations are required. If you would like to help out with the dig, be sure to wear clothes that can get dirty and close-toed footwear. Bring work gloves if you have them; the site has a limited number of pairs to lend
Details HERE
Harvest Day Festival
10 AM – 4 PM
at Thomas Massey House 469 Lawrence & Springhouse Rd, Broomall, PA
Colonial crafts and activities
Details HERE
Fall Festival 2019 at Treehouse World
10 AM – 4 PM
1442 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA
Enjoy a day of family fun at Treehouse World’s Fall Festival featuring: Games • Crafts • Activities • Food • Contests • Prizes and more
Details and ticket info HERE
Harvest Festival at Reading Terminal Market
10 AM – 4 PM
12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia PA
The biggest and best Harvest Festival yet! Filbert Street will be transformed into a beautiful harvest scene full of hay and a pumpkin patch. Sample local foods of the Pennsylvania harvest, live music, arts & crafts, hay rides, an outdoor beer garden, live animals from the Philadelphia Zoo, & more!
Rain or shine! Filbert Street is under cover.
The event to free to enter. Hay rides, the pumpkin patch, & arts & crafts are all free. Food & drink is pay as you go.
Details HERE
The Friends of the Springfield Township Library Fall Book Sale
10 AM – 4 PM
at the Springfield Township Building
A wide variety of gently used books and audio-visual materials
Details HERE
Media-Upper Providence Free Library Fall Book Sale
10 AM – 5 PM
Large collection of hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games.
Details HERE
Storytime and Activities Featuring A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mr. Rogers
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Mr. Rogers instilled in his young viewers the values of kindness, self-awareness, and self-esteem. But most of all, he taught children that they are loved, just as they are.
Details HERE
Harvest Hayride Adoption Event Hosted by Rags to Riches Animal Rescue Inc.
11 AM – 4 PM
at Arasapha Farms 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills, PA
Join the Rags 2 Riches Rescue crew with available dogs in costumes at the Harvest Hayride at Arasapha Farms.
Details HERE
Let There Be Rock School LIVE
12 PM – 3 PM
at Tom N Jerry’s Sports Pub 1006 MacDade Blvd, Folsom PA
The first ever Rock School Halloween / Costume party and Live show!
The kids have been working like crazy to get their bands ready for this one.
Prizes for best costumes & a 50/50
Cover charge for Non performers is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
We suggest you bring ear plugs for the little ones.
We can not bring in any outside food or beverages. This includes Coffee and waters.
The bar and kitchen will be open
Details HERE
2019 Witches & Wizards Festival
12 PM – 5 PM
Chestnut Hill PA 8514 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The Witches & Wizards Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 19, promising spooktacular entertainment and family-friendly activities in a whimsical community setting!
Get ready for the pre-Halloween celebration full of spooky and magical autumn festivities.
Returning this year is the 10th Annual Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament, and the Woodmere Art Museum Straw Maze. New activities include a Wizarding Run!
Stop by and enjoy hands-on craft activities, live entertainment, themed shops, and more throughout the Chestnut Hill community.
Details HERE and HERE
Barks & Brews
12 PM – 5 PM
Brandywine River Museum of Art 1 Hoffman Mill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA
Dust off your lederhosen and beer steins and head to the Brandywine for an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration in the Museum’s courtyard. Family, friends and canine companions are all welcome. Enjoy craft beer from local brewery 2SP Brewing Company; dine on a delectable menu of German-inspired fare by Chef Mike Kline, Executive Chef of the Brandywine’s Millstone Café; and tap your feet to a rich mix of acoustic folk-rock blues by local band Moondawgs. And speaking of dogs, be sure to bring your favorite pooch along for the fun—bonus barking points for Oktoberfest dog costumes! Brandywine volunteers will be on-hand to dog sit well-behaved pets for owners who wish to visit the Museum’s galleries.
No reservations required. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Additional cost for Museum admission.
Details HERE
Chess Club
1 PM – 3:30 PM
at Lansdowne Public Library
Join us to play chess, make new friends, learn new skills and have fun! All ages open chess every Saturday afternoon.
Details HERE
Halloween Ghost Ship at Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard
1 PM – 4 PM
1124 E 7th St, Wilmington DE
Come aboard! Halloween crafts, activities, face painting & costume parade on our indoor “Ghost Ship.” PLUS Free Kalmar Nyckel Ship Tours (outside). Free admission & parking. Fees for some activities. Family friendly fun with a spooky maritime flare!
Details HERE
Kids’ Book Hangout Event
2 PM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Books can take you on amazing adventures through magical lands, the great outdoors, and even school! Join us for our fall Kids’ Book Hangout to discover your next great, adventurous read. Connect with fellow readers, play games and activities, and take home giveaways! Bring a friend
Details HERE
S2STEM Halloween Night (FREE)
5 PM – 7 PM
at S2STEM 1363 Naamans Creek Rd, Garnet Valley, PA
Join for fun filled evening with STEM themed Halloween Activities
Details HERE
Trunk-or-Treat at Nassau Swim Club
5 PM – 9 PM
25 S Swarthmore Ave Ridley Park PA
5-7pm trunk or treat. 5-6pm set up, 6-7pm trunk or treat.
$10 per car upon arrival.
$5 per person for walk ups.
Haunted house 7-9pm.
$2 per entry.
Canned goods being collected to donate to Philabundance!
Prizes for best costume and trunk during trunk or treat!
Details HERE
3rd Annual Trunk or Treat to Benefit March of Dimes
6 PM – 8 PM
Glenolden Tennis Courts
Join for the 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat!!
ALL proceeds will go to March of Dimes!!
We will be in the Glenolden Tennis Court parking lot.
Address: 294 W. Knowles Ave.
Date: October 19, 2019
Time: 6-8pm
Cost will be $10 per car load or $5 per child if you walk up.
BYO candy
What is a Trunk or Treat?
1. Come to Glenolden tennis courts
2. Decorate the trunk of your car and come prepared with lots of candy.
3. Get the kids ready in their Halloween costumes.
4. Send the kids to trick or treat to everyone’s car.
We will have a prize for the best decorated trunk and best kid costume.
Come and participate in the 3rd annual Trunk or Treat while at the same time helping to fight prematurity.
Details HERE
Trick or Sweet Candy Bingo
6 PM – 9 PM
at Next Level Nutrition 2903 Edgemont Ave Brookhaven PA
All are welcome! Best costume wins a prize! All advance tickets can be purchased lynnfsc@gmail.com.
$8 per person, 5 for $20, 5 Rounds of Candy Bingo
Details HERE
Halloween Dance Party
6 PM – 8 PM
at Janice’s Danceworks 611 N Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA
Wear your costume and join us for a “not so scary” Halloween Dance Party, filled with Dancing, games, snacks and more!
Cost is only $10 Proceeds to benefit The Britni P. Zarin Scholarship Fund
Details HERE
Lantern Ghost Tours
6 PM – 9:30 PM
at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation 3900 North Sandy Flash Dr Newtown Square, PA
The Colonial Plantation, one of the most haunted properties in Delaware County, invites you to an evening of strange sounds, squeaky doors, and ghostly stories. Relive 300 years of the area’s most mysterious, scary and true tales of terror. Start by following the torch lit path and discover the strange and inexplicable ways that colonists treated their dead. Tour the wagon barn and farmhouse to hear a story in each room that will tell of bizarre events from times long past.
For past participants of Ghost Tours, please note that we change some stories every year, so you’ll have a new experience every time! Our stories are researched by our staff, are local on the Delaware County area, and are absolutely spine-chilling!
Admission: Admission is $10.00 for members of the Plantation, and $13.00 for non-members. Due to the graphic nature of some stories, we recommend this event for ages 10+. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and start every 30 minutes. When you click on the link below, select the date and time you prefer, and it will show you the number of tickets available for that time slot. Popular time slots are 7:30-8:30 and will sell out quickly.
Details HERE
St James Regional Home and School Trunk or Treat
6:30 PM – 8 PM
500 Tome St, Ridley Park PA
Gates will open at 6:00pm
Cost: $10.00 per car.
https://stjamesregional.com/home-and-school
Refreshments will be for sale.
Decorate the trunk of your vehicle! Go as over-the-top as you would like – it adds to the fun!
Details HERE
Illuminated Fountain Performances: October – Divas of Dance
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM
at Longwood Gardens 1001 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square, PA
Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other. Find a place to sit—or stand back in awe—as water in all shapes, sizes, and heights combines with music and infinite colors. Before or after the 30-minute show, stroll through the five-acre garden for a nighttime experience evoking old world charm. With multiple music programs to experience, there is always something new to see at our Illuminated Fountain Performances.
Details and ticket info HERE
Sunday October 20, 2019
7th Annual Kindness Walk
8 AM – 2 PM
W Park Sq, Prospect Park, PA
The 7th Annual Kindness Walk is set for October 20th. The walk is approximately 1 mile through the streets of Prospect Park, Delaware County. The walk begins at Interboro High School to Park Square Park where children will enjoy moon bounces, photo booth, crafts, face painting, spin art, emergency vehicles, informational booths, live music, surprise guest appearances, food/drinks and much more. This is a FREE event thanks to our amazing sponsors!
Check-in begins at 8AM at Interboro High School where everyone who pre-registered will receive their shirt(s) and food/drink tickets. A limited amount of shirts will be available for purchase at Park Square at the conclusion of the walk for those not registered.
PLEASE NOTE: Your child does NOT need to attend a school in the Interboro School District to attend the walk/event.
Parking at the Interboro HS lot is encouraged, as transportation to/from will be provided.
This walk is brought to you by the joint efforts of the Interboro School District, Prospect Park Borough and A Community for Change.
Details HERE
Annual Fall Meet and Flea Market Hosted by Historical Car Club of Pennsylvania
9 AM – 4 PM
901 Media Line Rd, Media, PA
Annual Fall Meet and Flea Market at the Delaware County Community College
Details HERE
Media Farmers Market
10 AM
Edgemont St, Media PA
The Market will be held every Sunday from 10 to 2 on Edgemont Street between Media Elementary and Barrall Field. Come on out for fresh produce, baked goods, meats, eggs, prepared foods, and more!
Details HERE
Media-Upper Providence Free Library Fall Book Sale Half Price Day
10 AM – 5 PM
Large collection of hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games at half price.
Details HERE
Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Moo (Peek-a-Flap Series)
11 AM
at Barnes & Noble Broomall PA
Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join us as we read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones.
Details HERE
The Friends of the Springfield Township Library Fall Book Sale
12 PM – 3 PM
at the Springfield Township Building
A wide variety of gently used books and audio-visual materials
Details HERE
Let There Be Rock School LIVE
12 PM – 3 PM
at Tom N Jerry’s Sports Pub 1006 MacDade Blvd, Folsom PA
The first ever Rock School Halloween / Costume party and Live show!
The kids have been working like crazy to get their bands ready for this one.
Prizes for best costumes & a 50/50
Cover charge for Non performers is $10 for adults and $5 for kids.
We suggest you bring ear plugs for the little ones.
We can not bring in any outside food or beverages. This includes Coffee and waters.
The bar and kitchen will be open
Details HERE
Trunk or Treat
5:30 PM – 7 PM
at Herbert W. Best VFW Post 928 McDade Blvd & Sutton Ave Folsom, PA
A FREE Community Halloween celebration for Ghouls and Boos
0 -10 years old.
Children should come in costumes and Trick or Treat while viewing decorated vehicles in the VFW Post parking lot.
For more information or to reserve a spot for your decorated vehicle, contact Michelle Goulet at michellealinegoulet@gmail.com or 302-598-0185, call the post at 610-461-1226, or contact us on our FB at: VFW Post 928 Herbert W. Best & Auxiliary. Motorcycles can participate but must be decorated. There will be a $25.00 prize for the most cleverly decorated vehicle.
The event will include hotdogs, cookies and punch for hungry goblins to enjoy after their Trick or Treating. Food and drinks will be served inside the building. Tables and chairs will be set up to enjoy the goodies and to color and enter our Auxiliary’s Patriotic Coloring Contest. Fully completed entries will receive a Halloween goodie bag.
Volunteers needed
Details HERE
