Fun Things to Do in Delaware County PA and Surrounding Areas This Weekend 10/22 – 10/24
*Please note that changes can occur at anytime to any of these events due to safety regulations and Social Distancing precautions or weather. Be sure to check with each venue and keep up to date on their social media pages for updates, changes, closures and more. Also be sure to check individual pages **
Looking for places to walk or hike? Check out our round up of Delaware County PA and Surrounding Area Trails, Parks and Places to Walk and Hike HERE
- The Friends of the Upper Darby Libraries are holding a series of Pop-Up, APPOINTMENT-ONLY Book Sales in the Barn at Sellers Memorial Branch (76 S. State Road, Upper Darby, PA.
The appointments are for one shopper or family at a time, taking place between Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 30. Face masks and social distancing will be required.
There are two ways to make an appointment:
1. In person at the Barn from 10 AM to 12 PM on October 9, 12, 16 and 19
2. Call the Sellers Memorial Branch at 610-789-4440 during normal library hours and leave your name and phone number with the staff. A Friends volunteer will call you to schedule your appointment. Details HERE - Friends of the Radnor Memorial Library General Book Sale Friday-Sunday, October 22-24 Details and times HERE
- Delaware Children’s Museum’s “$5 After 5pm” featuring special extended hours until 8pm, unique programming, and discounted pricing for guests visiting after 5pm. Thursdays and Fridays will never be the same! Museum hours on Thursdays and Fridays will be 10am – 8pm, with admission starting at just $5 per person after 5pm (DCM Members are free). Details HERE
- Fall Family Storytime Friday October 22nd 10 AM at Ridley Township Public Library for ages 0-5 years. In-person program. Bring a blanket and join us for stories and music. Classes will be held either outdoors in the courtyard or in the large meeting room. Registration for this program will open one weeks prior to event. When held indoors, masks are required for ages 2+. Details HERE
- Outdoor Storytime at Veterans Memorial Park Friday October 22nd 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM hosted by Marple Public Library at Veterans Memorial Park 354 Lawrence Road Broomall, PA Join us every Friday in September, October & November for outdoor storytime in the gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park on Lawrence Road! Stories, songs, rhymes, wiggles, and fun! Recommended for kids ages 5 and under but all are welcome! No registration required. Social distancing in effect. Masks highly recommended for all. Feel free to bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Details HERE
- Fall Family Storytime Friday October 22nd 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM at Rachel Kohl Community Library This storytime will be outside, weather permitting, please bring blankets or chairs if you can and spread out to socially distance. Details HERE
- Outdoor Storytime at Crum Creek Park Friday October 22nd 11 AM – 11:30 AM “Join Mr. Scott for a socially distant outdoor storytime! We will read books, sing songs, and do some movement activities. Bring a blanket or chairs if you would like! Please follow CDC guidlines for masking. In the event of bad weather or the threat of bad weather, storytime will be cancelled for the day. Please check your email the day of the storytime if things are looking iffy. Registration is per family/group, not individual. Little Crum Creek Park is located at the corner of Swarthmore Ave. and Cresson Ave.” Details HERE
- St. Matthew Welcome Fall Party Friday October 22nd 7 PM – 9 PM at 400 Lynbrooke Rd, Springfield, PA Fun filled evening of roasting marshmallows, snacks, movies and games. Masks are required. Details HERE
- Fall Book & Bake Sale at Prospect Park Library Saturday October 23rd 9 AM – 1 PM Featuring reasonable priced new and gently used books, magazines, DVDs and BAKED GOODS! Details HERE
- Sun Valley Craft Fair Saturday October 23rd 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
- Special Kid’s Fall Fun Program Saturday October 23rd 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at Prospect Park Library Stop in between 9:30am – 12:30pm to create fall themed crafts. Ages 3 & up. Details HERE
- Tailgate Sale at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church Saturday October 23rd 9 AM – 1 PM Details HERE
- Kids Stuff Sale & Christmas Corner Saturday October 23rd 9 AM – 1 PM at Norwood United Methodist Church Social Hall 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, PA Gently used baby gear, maternity apparel, kids’ clothes (infant thru 18), shoes, toys, books, kids’ movies, furniture, Christmas decorations, themed items, and so much more. Mask wearing is required! Details HERE and HERE
- Bark in the Park 5K and Fall Festival Rose Tree Park Saturday October 23rd 9 AM – 3 PM
“Join us for our biggest event of the year! Walk or run in our unique dog-friendly 5K with your four-legged best friend. Dog-friendly dogs are welcome but not required. The more funds we raise, the more lives we save! Proceeds 100% support our lifesaving center. Register today: ProvidenceAC.org/BarkFundraiser.After the 5K, enjoy a Fall Festival that includes a vaccine & microchipping clinic (10-12), costume contests (12-1:30), yummy food trucks, a huge raffle, crafts, business vendors and more.Pre-register for raffle & contests here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/bark2021/store/.Can’t be with us at Rose Tree Park? You can participate virtually from wherever you are! Be sure to start a fundraising page so that you can raise funds to support homeless animals and receive cool prizes!***All registrants who plan to run in person will need to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on the day of.” Details and registration info HERE
- 15th Annual PAWS Mutt Strut at The Philadelphia Navy Yard Saturday October 23rd Check-in opens 10 AM, Start strutting at 11 AM (Rain date: Sunday, October 24) 4747 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Enjoy a fall festival with plenty of fun activities for 2-legged and 4-legged participants alike: Live music, Costume and talent contests, Agility course with Opportunity Barks, Flyball demonstration, Paw print painting, Pet photo booth, Raffle featuring great prizes…and much more! Registration required. Details and registration info HERE
- Big Book Sale at Lansdowne Public Library Saturday October 23rd 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Details HERE
- Fall Book Sale at the Springfield Township Building Saturday, October 23, 10am-4pm Sunday, October 24, Noon-3pm Bag Sale Monday, October 25. 9am-noon Details HERE
- Crab Fest & Artisan Market Saturday, October 23 10am-1pm at Artisan Exchange 208 Carter Drive Suite 13B West Chester, PA “Ok all Crab & Seafood Lovers! Our very own Crabby Joey’s will have a delicious menu for you this week:
– Crabby Crab Cake Sandwich –
Crab cake, soft roll, old bay French fries, coleslaw & remoulade sauce
– The Crabby Hangover Crab Cake Sandwich – Crab cake, soft roll, crispy bacon, fried egg & remoulade sauce
With coleslaw and old bay French fries
– Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya with a Cheddar Jalapeño Biscuit
Plus he will have all of his classics ready to go!
– Maryland Style Crab Soup
– Manhattan or New England Clam Chowder
– Maryland Style Crab Cakes
– Clams Casino
– Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
– Shrimp & Salmon Cakes & Salmon Stuffed Crab Imperial
– Seafood Strudel Details and full list of Artisans HERE - Día de los Muertos at The Penn Museum Saturday, October 23rd 11 AM – 4 PM at 3260 South St. Philadelphia, PA “Explore the unique history, traditions, and expressions of this celebration of life and death. Learn about the ofrendas (offerings) at the center of the festivities. These ornate and colorful altars honor the dead (and encourage them to join the party!) with bright yellow marigolds, food, drinks, and photos. And discover the origins of the iconic smiling calacas y calaveras (skeletons and skulls) that are seen on candy, masks, dolls, and more across parades, vigils, and gatherings.” Bring the whole family to enjoy an altar competition, an artisan market, dance and music performances, tons of art activities, plus an enormous traditional altar installation by local artist Cesar Viveros. Details, list of events, schedule and museum admission info HERE and HERE
- A Halloween Vendor & Crafter Fair at Springfield Mall Saturday October 23rd & Sunday Octber 24th 2 fun filled days of shopping with 20 vendors each day in Halloween theme don’t forget to stop by the hostess after you’re done shopping with our amazing vendors and vote for your favorite decorated table! Details and list of vendors HERE
- Spooky Halloween Storytime for Families Saturday October 23rd 12 PM – 2 PM at Helen Kate Furness Free Library Join for spooky stories, tasty treats, and more. Wear a costume if you dare, but please, no cloaks of invisibility! Don your masks, and bring a blanket or chairs for the lawn. Geared toward families with children between 3 years and 3rd grade, all siblings are invited. Details HERE
- Fall Festival at Municipal Library in Upper Darby Saturday October 23rd 12 PM – 2 PM This event is for all ages. The Teen Advisory Board has organized all kinds of fun activities for the day including: Painting Pumpkins, Decorating Sugar Cookies, Face Painting, Coloring Masks/Bead Craft, Taking Pictures in the Fall Photobooth, Games All activities will be outdoors. Masks are required. This is a drop in program. Details HERE
- Intergalactic Day at Elmwood Park Zoo Saturday October 23rd 12 PM – 3 PM A craft from a galaxy far, far away recently landed in the zoo parking lot! Off of it came members of Garrison Carida of the 501st Legion to meet you at the zoo. Intergalactic Day is free with regular zoo admission. Details and admission info HERE
- Garden City Fire Company’s Fall Festival Fundraiser Saturday October 23rd 12 PM – 4 PM at 412 Moore Rd, Wallingford, PA Come out with the family for a day of fun to support your local 100% volunteer fire company. There will be food trucks, live music, & vendors selling their goods, activities for the kids & raffles! Details HERE
- Halloween Ghost Ship at Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard Saturday October 23rd 12 PM – 4 PM
1124 E 7th St. Wilmington, DE “Wear your favorite costume for our 3rd annual Halloween festivities. Free tours of Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware with our costumed crew. Halloween crafts, outdoor pumpkin painting and a costume parade! Take a fun, spooky Halloween Tour of our Copeland Maritime Center thanks to Kenny Family ShopRite stores. Free admission and parking. Fees for some activities. Visit www.kalmarnyckel.org/halloween-ghost-ship This event is primarily outdoors and planned around CDC-recommended COVID guidelines. Face masks are required inside our building. Non-vaccinated guests must wear masks on the ship.” Details HERE
- The Big Halloween Sleepover with Digger and David Saturday October 23rd 1 PM – 2 PM at Tinicum Memorial Public Library It’s a cold and rainy Halloween night and Digger just wants to go to bed. Suddenly there’s a knock on his door! Someone’s out in the cold and the rain and wants Digger to share his warm and very dry home tonight. What should Digger do? What would you do?This age appropriate, highly interactive story of friendship, sharing, and personal responsibility was created especially for the 2-to-6-year old crowd and is the perfect way to swing into fall. Perfect for Halloween, too! (And it’s not scary at all.) Details HERE
- (Trunkless) Trunk or Treat at Hope Community Church Lawn Saturday October 23rd 3 PM – 4 PM (Raindate Oct 24th) at 19 E Ridley Ave. Ridley Park, PA “Don your costume and join us as we welcome the young and young-at-heart from our communities to gather with us for a family-friendly Fall celebration! Children of all ages (and their adult(s)) are invited to dress up in a family-friendly costume, bring a bag, and walk the church lawn to collect treats and enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment.” Details HERE
- St. Madeline Carnival Saturday October 23rd 4 PM – 10 PM at 500 Tome St, Ridley Park, PA Great family fun! Ride all the rides for $20.00 each night. Vendors and raffles too Details HERE
- Harry’s Hands to Help & Heal 1st Annual Trunk or Treat Saturday October 23rd 6 PM – 7:30PM at First Presbyterian Church 2 Chester Pike Glenolden, PA Decorate the trunk of your car and come prepared with lots of candy! Details HERE and HERE
- Annual Trunk or Treat at Nassau Swim Club Saturday October 23rd 5 PM – 7 PM at 25 S Swarthmore Ave. Ridley Park, PA
Cost will be $10 Per Car – $5 per kid for walk up
BYO-Candy!What is a Trunk or Treat? Here is how it works:
1. Come to Nassau Swim Club
2. Decorate the trunk of your car and come prepared with lots of candy!!
3. Get the kids ready in their best Halloween Costumes!
4. Send the kids to trick or treat at everyone’s car!We will have a prize for the Best Decorated Trunk and Most Original Halloween Costume!This event is open to all! Details HERE - Norwood United Methodist Church “Trunk” or Treat Saturday October 23rd 6 PM – 6:30 PM at Cavanagh’s Funeral Home parking lot, 301 Chester Pike, Norwood (next to Norwood UMC) Event will be canceled if it rains. Details HERE and HERE
- Linvilla Orchards’ Annual Costume Parade Sunday October 24th “Each child that participates will receive a treat and our judges will pick the top 3 of each age group and offer great prizes! There will be 1 grand prize winner who will receive $100 in Linvilla Cash! So, get creative and put on your Halloween best and we will see you here! This is a fair weather event, so fingers crossed for a dry day! Hosted by Silly Joe! Silly Joe entertains audiences with high-energy songs about the everyday lives of kids and families. With a guitar, a loud voice, a wig, a kazoo, boxer shorts, and a lot of silly body movements, Silly Joe keeps everyone involved in the show.” Details HERE
- Make a Dog’s Day Fest Sunday October 24th 10 AM – 4 PM at Subaru Park – A day full of doggy fun! Participants – including humans and canines – will enjoy food, games and more. A variety of vendors and local animal organizations will be on-site and you can meet over 100 dogs available for adoption. Registration required. Details HERE
- The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Reggae for Kids Sunday October 24th (Doors open 10:45 AM) at Ardmore Music Hall 23 East Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- Ridley Park Swim Club Trunk or Treat Sunday October 24th, 12pm- 2pm “$10 per car, we encourage you to decorate your trunk. We will have prizes for the best trunk and the best costume. The car lot will open at 11 am to start to decorate your trunk. We only have 60 spots open. They will sell out. We ask that you bring at least 300 pieces of candy. The children can walk around as much as they would like. This will be a rain or shine event.” Registration required Details and registration info HERE and HERE
- Harvest Festival Sunday October 24th 12 PM – 4 PM at Arlington Cemetery 2900 State Rd Upper Darby, PA Local Artists & Artisans, Great Food & Drinks, Beer Garden, Live Music, Pumpkin Patch, Costume Contest, Free Activities & Good ol’ fashion fun for the whole family
Over 30+ small businesses, local vendors, artists and artisans! Live Music by Three Fourteen & Box and String Trio Details HERE
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Trunk or Treat at Wallingford Presbyterian Church Sunday October 24th 3 PM – 4 PM “The WPC upper parking lot will be filled with cars/trucks/SUVs decked out for Halloween and treats galore. Scout Troop 277 will selling hot dogs off the grill and bottled water.
WPC, an approved UNICEF site, raises funds for the agency through the event. We ask all of our guests, if possible, to make a contribution.
Prizes will be awarded for best decorated trunks. Use this link () to host a trunk.” Details and registration info HERE and HERE - Trunk or Treat at ValleyPoint Church Sunday October 24th 6 PM – 8 PM 209 Bethel Rd, Glen Mills, PA A free and fun event for the whole family! Enjoy all the decorated trunks, carnival treats, and moon bounces! Spread the word and extend an invitation to neighbors, friends, and anyone who loves FUN & FREE! Details HERE
- Bingo for Aston Public Library Sunday October 24th 6 PM – 9 PM Doors open at 4:30PM. Bingo to benefit Aston Public Library! $25 admission. All cash prizes. Details HERE
- Ridley Library Halloween Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Sunday October 24th 1 PM – 3:30 PM Grab your team and your smart phone and earn points searching for scary items throughout the area. Top three teams win prizes. Register your team at Ridleylibrary100@gmail.com. More Details HERE
- Drive in Movie Weekend at Winterthur Friday, October 22: Night at the Museum, Saturday, October 23: Hocus Pocus, Sunday, October 24: Mary Poppins Returns ” $40 per car. BYO food and drink, or purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, soda, and popcorn from our food tent. Movies can be viewed from cars or on the grass with BYO blankets and lawn chairs.” Details, pricing and reservation info HERE
- Frozen Jr. at Media Theater ( show runs Oct 3, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021) Details and ticket info HERE
- Robin Hood Saturdays and Sundays Oct 9th – 24th at Hedgegrow Theater 64 Rose Valley Rd
Rose Valley, PA **NO TICKETS SOLD DAY OF ON SITE.** “Make sure to bring your favorite beach chair and blanket. In accordance with CDC guidelines for vaccinated individuals, masks are optional for outdoor performances. At this time, we continue to maintain social distance between parties and to limit audiences.” Details, times, ticket info and more HERE - Hamilton October 20th – November 28th at The Academy of Music in Philadelphia 240 S Broad St. Philadelphia, PA Details, showtimes and ticket info HERE
- The SpongeBob Musical Oct 22nd – 24th and 29th – 30th at Footlighters Theater 58 Main Avenue Berwyn, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- Halloween Spooky Trail at Smithbridge Gardens Daily in October 10 AM – 5 PM “The Spooky Trail is back!! Enjoy our family-friendly Spooky Trail open the entire month of October! (Leashed kid-friendly dogs are welcome)” Details HERE
- Pumpkin Patch at Christ Church Ridley Park Weekdays: 11am-7pm Weekends: 9am-7pm 104 Nevin St Ridley Park, PA Get Your Pumpkins Here! Pumpkins big and small, smooth and bumpy. Jack-be-littles, Baby Boos and gourds that are lumpy. The Pumpkin Church is pleased to be able to share our annual Pumpkin Patch with the community! Come browse the rows of pumpkins and find your pumpkin match right here in Ridley Park. CASH ONLY! Additionally, 12% of this year’s proceeds will be donated to the Kara Barnard Youth Literacy Fund, the local and beloved program of CCRP’s own Barnard family. The fund promotes youth literacy and gets books in the hands of children and families in need. We will also host a book drive at the Pumpkin Patch for new and gently used (like-new) children and youth books. Donations can be dropped off during Pumpkin patch hours. Details HERE
- The Legacy of Sleepy Hollow Strasburg Rail Road Select dates and times October 14th – Nov 6th Discover the true Legacy of Sleepy Hollow, only at the Strasburg Rail Road. The greatest ghost story ever told did not tell us the whole story. Join Isabel Crane, the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Ichabod Crane, as she takes you on a frightful journey filled with sword fights, ghosts, and a centuries-old curse surrounding her family. Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
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Pumpkinland and Farm Market at Linvilla Orchards September 11 – November 7th Harvest Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Train, Corn Maze, Pony Rides, Apple Blasters, Hayrides to the Witches House at Night, Evening Autumn Moon Hayrides and more! Details HERE
- Harvest Hayride at Araspaha Farms SEPT. 25th– OCT. 31st SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. at 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills PA Details, ticket info and schedule HERE
- 14th Annual Scarecrow Walk at Morris Arboretum October 2nd through October 31st 100 E. Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA “Morris Arboretum’s Scarecrow Walk is coming back for its 14th year, and in recognition of those who show courage and care when faced with fright, this year’s theme is Heroes! Scarecrows have been designed in honor of beloved superhero characters, essential workers, and best friends—heroes come in all forms! Scarecrows will be on display throughout the Arboretum from October 2 through October 31. Visitors will vote for their favorite scarecrow online to determine the winners. The top three scarecrows win a cash prize – top prize is $250.” Details and ticket info HERE
- Boo at the Philadelphia Zoo Saturday, October 16 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 17
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 23 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 24 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday, October 29 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday, October 30 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 31 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM “Join us for three spooky weekends this October during our annual fall extravaganza! Come dressed in your favorite costume; enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, and festive fall offerings; and have a spooktacular time! To minimize touchpoints, candy will be available at stations around the Zoo.” Details and ticket info HERE
- Boo at the Elmwood Park Zoo Weekends October 9th through October 31st, from 12 PM to 3 PM “Bring the little ones for a fun-filled afternoon for princesses, ghosts and superheroes of all ages. Make sure to bring your trick-or-treat bag, as treat and activity stations will be located throughout the zoo. Come dressed in your creative costume and participate in our costume parade (2:30pm at the bison stage). Adults are encouraged to dress up too!” Details and ticket info HERE
- Boo at the Brandywine Zoo Friday Oct 22nd – Sun Oct 24th 10AM – 3PM Details and ticket info HERE
- LEGOLAND Philadelphia Brick-or-Treat Event October 2nd – November 14th 500 West Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA Boo! Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia! Create your own LEGO pumpkin, meet LEGOLAND’S Halloween mascot, Bonesy, enjoy a Miniland scavenger hunt, Share your creations on social using #BrickorTreat and more! Details and ticket info HERE
- The Pop-Up Marketplace in Love Park (Saturdays and Sundays through Oct 24th)“The Pop-Up Marketplace in Love Park is a four weekend outdoor experience designed to support diverse local businesses and entrepreneurs ranging from apparel, wellness, accessories, packaged foods, art and more. Beginning Saturday, October 2 through Sunday, October 24, 2021, the pop-up experience will feature: community yoga and meditation class, free to the public; live entertainment via Rec Philly’s Black Music City initiative; art exhibitions in and around Love Park; and family engaging activities that will create memorable experiences for all ages.” Details and times HERE
- Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks, PA Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Pumpkins, Attractions & more Details and ticket info HERE
- Scarecrows in the Village at Peddler’s Village September 6th – October 30th 2400 Street Road
New Hope, PA Enjoy fun fall activities, including our annual Scarecrow-Making Workshops (reserve your spot online) and pumpkin painting, live entertainment every weekend, and delicious fall-inspired specials at Village restaurants. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite Scarecrows! Details HERE -
TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIN at DiDonato’s October 16, 17, 23, 24 Saturday and Sunday Hours: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm October 11: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at 1151 South White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ This little goblin-friendly Halloween outdoor train ride will leave the whole family laughing and gasping for more! Tricks, treats, and surprises are included for kids and grownups! Your admission includes: Train ride through a little-goblin friendly Halloween Town, Halloween Hay Maze, Pumpkin from our Pumpkin Patch, Endless Fun on the giant slide, Individually Wrapped Treat, Meet & Greet and photo op with the Local Witch, Toy Market will be on site at their Pop-up Snack & Toy Cottage, Endless play, climbing, imagination-building, and fun on our custom-made, interactive train, and more!, Game of Bowling & one shoe rental with socks for $6 per person at the door …and more! TO PURCHASE TICKETS: http://didonatofuncenter.com/all-a-boo/ Cost: ALL INCLUDED for $12.95 per person* TICKETS PURCHASED BEFORE 9/25 ARE $11.95 PER PERSON *Plus Simpletix Ticketing fee Tickets purchased at the door will be $14.95 per ticket Recommend purchasing tickets online as we do sell-out. They do sell a limited amount of tickets every 15 minutes to offer a safe, fun experience for everyone! Details HERE
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Fall Fest at Creamy Acres Saturdays Beginning Sept 25th through October. Fall Fest is back!!! Come on down to the farm for a day filled with hayrides, pumpkin picking, wandering our cornfield maze, riding the cow train, visiting our barnyard, climbing tire mountain, riding pedal cars, saving the farm from zombies at our paintball shoot out and more!! Fun for the whole family!! $12.00 per person includes all day access to the farm park, hayride to pumpkin patch and corn field maze!! Details HERE
- Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm Wednesdays – Sundays through October 31st 931 Stoney Hill Rd. Yardley, PA ALL NEW Eerie Illuminations Halloween light show (starting Sept 24) – INCLUDED in FallFest admission!, Wagon rides, 5 acre Corn Maze honoring the 20th anniversary of 9-11, Sunflowers (while supplies last) – $3/ea, 5 for $10, 10 for $15, Apple picking* (while supplies last) – $1.49/lb., Pumpkin picking – $0.75/lb., LIVE music (weekends), Bonfires, activities, entertainment and more. Details and ticket info HERE
- Diggerfest – Fall Festival at Diggerland Sept. 25 to Nov. 7 at 100 Pinedge Ct, West Berlin, NJ Enjoy live music, specialty food, hay rides and plenty of fun and games. NEW THIS YEAR: Car extraction thanks to the Medford Fire Department for Fire Prevention Week, petting zoo thanks to Farm Friends LLC, Circus Stella two-day performance and returning Hell On Wheels BMX stunt show. Details and ticket info HERE
- Franklin Fright October 1st – 31st at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia Spooky live science shows, Halloween-inspired décor, and the return of the ever-popular museum-wide indoor trick-or-treating adventure takes place every weekend in October. New this year, meet Dr. Franklinstein, joined by her science sidekicks for one of several all-new live science shows. Watch as they perform explosive experiments, dastardly demonstrations, and spooky science with frighteningly funny results! Details and ticket info HERE
- Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier in Philadelphia through October 30th at 221 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia PA Al fresco dining going into the fall with the return of Morgan’s Pier Fall Fest. Located on the picturesque waterfront with the background view next to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Morgan’s Pier will present six weeks of great fall views, pumpkin carving, completely new fall food and drink menus, and fall festival decor. Fall Fest will remain open seven days a week. Fall Fest will feature all the vibes, a brand new food menu, pumpkin carving, fall cocktails, hot spiked beverages, live entertainment, Oktoberfest and a Halloween Party (on October 30th). Reservations are recommended for table service; walk-ins are welcome for all bar areas. Reservations can be made by using the Resy app or visiting www.morganspier.com. Guests are invited to pick their perfect pumpkin from the Pier’s Pumpkin Patch for only $5/$10, with carving kits provided for an idealistic Fall afternoon on the riverfront; Pumpkin Carving: Pumpkin carving is available Mon-Fri 4pm-8pm and Saturdays and Sundays 11am-5pm . Pick a pumpkin from the Pier’s patch and snag a carving kit to make a stoop-worthy creation for just $5 or $10. Additional entertainment, including live acoustic music, and DJ entertainment is also scheduled every weekend on Thursday nights, Friday happy hour and night, Saturday day and night, and Sunday day. (Information courtesy of Aversa PR)
- Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square in Philadelphia Nightly October 1st – 31st 6 – 10 PM Fog, lights, music, and frightening surprises await at every hole as you navigate the 18-hole course featuring reproductions of Philadelphia icons and landmarks. TICKETS: $15 Adults, $12 Children (not recommended for small children) Details HERE
- Scare Wash Fridays – Sundays through October 30th 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at The Wash 3344 3344 Market St. Upper Chichester, PA $25.00 per car load Details HERE
- Candlelight Ghost Tours at Fort Mifflin select weekend Dates through Oct 31st
“Philly’s most authentic Halloween event! No decorations. No hype. Just, you, a few candles, and REAL Ghosts! Experience Fort Mifflin after hours on our popular candlelight walking tour. Tours depart every 20 minutes beginning at 7:00pm and last approximately 1 hour.Fun activities before and after your tour! Visit the pop-up bar from our friends at Warehouse on Watts – have some spirits to help you see some spirits! Cash only.Tarot readings (pay reader directly) on the upper porch of the Haunted Hospital Building.Explore paranormal evidence including photos and EVPs captured during investigations at the Fort.This is a rain or moonlight tour with approximately 3/4 of a mile walking involved. Please be sure to wear appropriate footwear and attire.Purchase Timed Tickets IN ADVANCE: $20 per person, $15 for children 12 and under. We cannot guarantee being able to accommodate walk-up ticket sales.2021 Dates: October 8, 15, 16, 22, 29*, 30*, and HALLOWEEN October 31*!*Costumes encouraged on Halloween weekend!” Details HERE
- Nightmare Before Tinsel Halloween Pop-up Bar (21 and older) now through October 31st at 116 S. 12th St. Philadelphia PA “Among the ghosts that still haunt the space – including the ghosts of Tinsel’s past – look for eerie ambiance, scary photo opps, witches bru cocktails, seasonal fall beers, costumed bartenders, and tons of frights and flights. For 2021, Nightmare Before Tinsel will debut its new season theme with The Devil’s Lair where The Devil of Midtown Village invites visitors on a trip to the underworld they won’t ever forget. Nightmare will remain open through October 31, 20121 with hours set for Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 2:00am, and Saturday and Sunday, 2:00pm to 2:00am.” Details HERE
- Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary Open select nights, Sept. 24 through Nov. 13 at 2027 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia, PA Halloween Nights consists of 15 attractions:…and more surprises in store!
- 2 haunted houses (scary!)
- 3 immersive walk-through experiences (not scary)
- 3 live, interactive performances
- 4 themed bars and lounges
- 3 opportunities to explore the penitentiary’s cellblocks, history, and relevance today (including NEW, exclusive narration by actor Steve Buscemi!) Details and ticket info HERE
- Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride Select dates and times Sept 24th through Oct 31st 1835 N. Middletown Road Glen Mills, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- The Stories We Wear Opening Celebration at the Penn Museum on view: September 25, 2021–June 12, 2022 at 3260 South Street Philadelphia, PA “Showcasing 2,500 years of style and adornment through approximately 250 remarkable objects, The Stories We Wear reveals how clothing and accessories offer powerful expressions of identity—examining the purpose and meaning behind what we wear. Discover a spectacular array of attire, jewelry, uniforms, regalia, and tattoos. Explore common threads woven throughout stories that transcend language, culture, and time.”
Details HERE - PA Renaissance Faire August 21st – October 31st Details and ticket info HERE.
- Candytopia – Philadelphia 901 Market Street #1150 Philadelphia, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- Insta Philly Instagrammable Photo Experience 219 Market Street – Philadelphia, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- The Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum opens daily May 29 through October 11. Runs weekdays 10am – 5pm and weekends 9am – 5pm “The Garden Railway display is a miniature world with a quarter mile track running through it. It features loops and tunnels, bridges and trestles and all of the small-scale buildings are created entirely of natural materials.” Details, tickets and more info HERE
- Pick Your Own at Linvilla Orchards Pick-Your-Own is open Monday-Friday from 8AM – 4PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 8AM – 5PM. “Weather and Crop Permitting. Details, pricing and ticket info HERE
- Media Farmers Market Sundays 10 AM – 1 PM Edgemont St. between Media Elementary and Barrall Field every Sunday from now until November from 10am to 1pm. Make sure you plan to come every week – during the growing season new items are arriving at the Market all the time! Details HERE
- Ship Bottom Brewery Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards Saturdays and Sundays 12 PM – 6 PM (weather dependent) Food Truck will be onsite each day, Fire Pits & Patio Heaters, Ship Bottom will have a social distance program and contact-less environment in place for your safety. Seating will be first come first serve. Details HERE
- Adventure Aquarium Camden NJ – Advance tickets required Details HERE
- Wonderspaces 27 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA Details, tickets and hours HERE
- Please Touch Museum Philadelphia PA – Halloween Fun October 23rd to 31st – celebrate all things not-so-spooky with friendly creatures, smiling characters from your favorite stories and movies, and unBOOlievably fun days of play! Details HERE
- The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University Philadelphia PA Advance Reservation Required Details HERE
- Franklin Square in Philadelphia: The Wizard of Oz Educational Exhibit October 8, 2021 through January 16, 2022 “Visitors of all ages are invited to come along with Dorothy and Toto on a multi-sensory exploration of the Land of Oz.” Details, ticket info and more HERE
- Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA Reservations required Details HERE
- Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA Reservations required Details HERE
- Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA Advance Tickets Required Details HERE
- Philadelphia Zoo Philadelphia PA – Experience BIG TIME, Philadelphia Zoo’s new prehistoric exhibit. Advance tickets required Details HERE
- Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown, PA – Advance tickets required Details HERE
- Brandywine Zoo Wilmington, DE Details HERE
- Tyler Arboretum Media, PA Details HERE
- Morris Arboretum Philadelphia, PA Advance tickets required Details HERE
- Putt Putt Fun Center 5300 W Baltimore Pike Clifton Heights, PA Details and ticket info HERE
- Bettes Family Fun Center Aston, PA Details HERE
- Urban Air Adventure Park Springfield PA Details HERE
- Sky Zone Glen Mills PA Details HERE
- Jumpers Family Fun Zone Newtown Square PA Advance Reservations Required Details HERE
- Arnold’s Family Fun Center Oaks PA Details HERE
- Diggerland USA West Berlin, NJ Details HERE
- Strasburg Railroad Ronks PA Advance Tickets required Details HERE
- Knoebels 391 Knoebels Blvd Route 487 Elysburg, PA Details HERE