Fun Things to Do in Delaware County PA and Surrounding Areas This Weekend 10/29 – 10/31

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
• 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 29th 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 29th 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 29th 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 29th 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
• Nall Softball Fall Food Truck Event Friday October 29th from 6 PM – 8 PM 1127 W MacDade Blvd Folsom, PA Zac’s Hamburger’s, DELCO steaks, Fluff Daddy cotton Candy, and Scrape and Scoop food trucks will be in attendance. Bring your lawn chairs, and cheer on our softball players.
  Costumes are encouraged for all. 50/50 drawing and BOOze basket raffles winners will be announced around 9PM.
  Friday night game schedule is as followed-
  6:20PM 8 and under (big field)
  8:00PM 10 and under (small field)
  8:00PM 12 and under (big field) Details HERE
• Bird Walk at Newlin Grist Mill Saturday October 30th 8 AM – 10 AM “Newlin Grist Mill and Wild Birds Unlimited-Concordville have teamed up to explore the wonderful world of bird life! Join us for monthly naturalist-led walks through the 160-acre park at Newlin Grist Mill. We will meet year-round residents, visit exciting migrants, and learn the basics of bird identification and biology. Families and beginners are welcome for these free bird walks! A limited number of binoculars are available for use, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. Participants should meet in front of the Visitor Center. Please note: Face masks are required for participation in the program.” Details HERE
• Halloween at Reading Terminal Market Saturday October 30th 9 AM – 12 PM “Visit “The Pumpkin Patch” at Reading Terminal Market, located across from Beck’s Cajun Cafe near Piano Court! Children are welcome to trick-or-treat with us and receive a non-food treat in support of the Teal Pumpkin Project which advocates for children with food allergies.
  We will have a pumpkin display perfect for pictures and free crafts for kids” Details HERE
• Halloween Party with Poppy! at Lulu’s Casita Downtown West Chester, PA Saturday October 30th 9:30 AM – 12 PM 109 N. High Street, West Chester, PA “Join Poppy from Trolls for a Spooky morning full of fun! Cookie Decorating, Dancing, Stories & More , Light refreshments and mimosas included $25/child Venmo your ticket to @LulusWC or email luluswestchester@gmail.com to save your spot!” Details HERE
• Kids Halloween Party Sponsored by the Auxiliary/Media VFW and Home Association Saturday October 30th 10 AM – 12 PM starting at 10 am till Noon at 11 Hilltop Rd, Media PA Sponsored by the Auxiliary/VFW and Home Association. Games and prizes will be available. Details HERE
• Argentinian BBQ & Empanada Fest & Artisan Market Saturday October 30th 10 AM – 1 PM at Artisan Exchange 208 Carter Dr. Ste 13B West Chester, PA “Claudia & Rubin the owners of Buenos Aires Empanada Bar will be hosting this week’s festivities with their authentic Grilled Argentinian Food and Empanadas” Details, menu and list of artisans HERE
• Holmes Fire Company Vendor Fair Saturday October 30th 10 AM – 3 PM at Ridley Township Swim Club Local Crafts, Goods and Services Details HERE
• Halloween at Hagley Saturday October 30th 10 AM – 4 PM at Hagley Museum “Head to Hagley for spooktacular outdoor activities! On Saturday, October 30, children are invited to come in costume and visit treat stations throughout the beautiful surroundings of Hagley’s historic home and garden. Lots of Halloween-themed activities will be available like our Spider Slingshot and “Bat”ing Practice. Go ghost hunting in our garden and make a jack-o-lantern pouch to stash some goodies.  Pumpkin Pickup – Presented by MOE 365 Robotics – Visitors drive robots to pick up “pumpkin” balls. Costume parades will happen at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., so plan accordingly and have your camera ready to take some adorable shots. Visitors should bring face masks to wear in any of Hagley’s indoor locations, including while riding on buses.” Details and ticket info HERE
• Fairytale Day at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation Saturday October 30th at 3900 North Sandy Flash Drive Newtown Square, PA “Fairy Tales are very old stories, some of them going back hundreds or even thousands of years. These stories have seen small changes over the centuries but have remained surprisingly consistent. And while they contain many fanciful and unrealistic story elements, there are bits and pieces in the stories that can give us little windows into life in the past. Kids (and kids at heart) are encouraged to come in costumes, particularly if they want to dress up as a character from their favorite fairy tale! There will be readings of fairy tales throughout the day. There will also be stations for each fairy tale with skills demonstrations and trick-or-treat kinds of prizes for the children to collect, so bring a bag or other container.” Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
• Ardmore Business Association Spooktacular Saturday October 30th 11 AM – 1 PM at Schauffele Plaza 35 Cricket Ter Ardmore, PA “Join the Ardmore Business Association for our annual Spooktacular. Dress in your spookiest costume and trick-or-treat throughout downtown Ardmore and Suburban Square. We will meet in Schauffele Plaza to pick up your trick-or- treat bags and map, visit our pop-ups and trunk-a-treats. Return to Schauffele for snacks after completing your visits to stores, we know you’ll be hungry!” Details and registration info HERE
• East Passyunk Avenue Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday 2021 Saturday October 30th 11 AM – 3 PM “Fall fun for the entire family, from costumes to crafts to shopping and more. In celebration of the fall season and Halloween, East Passyunk Avenue BID welcomes visitors to spend Saturday, October 30 partaking in festivities including a free costume photo booth (for children, adults, and pets), grab-and-go pumpkins, live music, digital scavenger hunt, trick or treating at businesses, and more. Grown-ups can enjoy entertainment, 40+ craft and arts vendors, seasonal fall food items, spirited cocktails, and so on. Additionally, small businesses along East Passyunk Avenue will open doors to trick or treaters in the spirit of the holiday. Most activities will be held at the Singing Fountain (EPA and Tasker) which will be revamped with new seasonal décor for the season, and in the PPA Lot (1628 East Passyunk), with select activities to be held at Mifflin Triangle (EPA and Mifflin) and a digital scavenger hunt along the Avenue.” Details and list of events HERE
• Healthy Halloween at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Saturday October 30th from 12 PM – 2 PM 3500 Reservoir Dr. Philadelphia, PA Come in costume and enjoy an afternoon of treats, snacks, crafts, music and fun at the Playground. Sunday, October 31st is the rain date. Details and ticket info HERE and HERE and HERE
• Paddock Farms Fall Festival 2021 at Paddock Park in Havertown Saturday October 30th from 12 PM – 4 PM  “The annual Paddock Farms Fall Festival is returning with a bang at Paddock Park on October 30th. We will have food provided by the famous Bria & Latella’s, music provided by DJ Bob, games and prizes for the kids, costume contest, bounce house and inflatable slide and a village market filled with local vendors and artists – you don’t want to miss it! Sponsorship opportunities available- please DM us to discuss!! Stay tuned for more details about the local vendors that will be participating. We will be leading the spooktacular afternoon off with a Fire Engine lead costume-parade starting at Merrybrook Circle (thanks to Oakmont Fire Co.)!” Details HERE
• Halloween Hooplah at Cherry Street Pier Saturday October 30th from 12 PM – 4 PM 
  “Reserve Your Tickets Today
  Trick-or-treat, we know what’s neat! It’s time to celebrate Halloween dressed like a pirate, sheep, or something that creeps.
  Join us on Saturday, October 30, for a fun, safe kids Halloween party at Cherry Street Pier, spooky masks and all, hosted by resident artist organization Portside Art Center.
  Families can participate in physically-distanced Monster Mash Dance Party broadcasted on the Pier’s jumbotron, a special craft, and pumpkin painting featuring pumpkins courtesy of Riverwards Produce.
  Timed Tickets
  Price: $10 per child; accompanying parents/guardians are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Families will be checked in at the door.
  Reserve Your Tickets Today
  Activities are recommended for children 4 to 12 years old.
  Masks are required inside the Pier. Learn more about our safety enhancements before your visit.
  To ensure the safety of our guests and staff, attendees can register for one-hour time slots. Limited capacity during each party time slot. Families must come at the time that they are signed up for; time slots are not interchangeable.
  Times
  12-1 pm
  1-2 pm
  2-3 pm
  3-4 pm
  Purchase Your Tickets Today
  100% of proceeds from this event will go towards Portside’s Children’s Scholarship Fund.” Details and ticket info HERE and HERE
• PumpkinFest 2021 Saturday October 30th from 12 PM – 4 PM at  Headhouse Shambles, 2nd and Pine Streets Philadelphia PA “Fall festivities for the whole family: free activities, live performances, spooky shopping from local vendors, & more! Celebrate the fall season in a fun and safe way with the South Street Headhouse District’s PumpkinFest 2021! Join us at the Headhouse Shambles on Saturday, October 30th for an afternoon of arts & crafts, copious amounts of candy, and potions & bites from neighborhood businesses! Plus: Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins!  Free Pumpkin Decorating, Above-the-Mask Face Painting, A Pumpkin Carving Contest hosted by QVNA (pre-registration strongly suggested), Trick-or-treating at local businesses, Circus performances by The Give & Take Jugglers as presented by The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, Live music from Liberty Bellows & Philadelphia School of Rock & MORE TBA!” Details and list of events HERE
• The Town Talk Halloween Parade Saturday October 30th at 1 PM (rain date is October 31) on State Street Media, PA Details HERE
• Wayne Trick or Treat Saturday October 30th from  1 PM – 3 PM 111 N Wayne Ave, Wayne, PA “Join the WBA and local businesses for our Annual Trick or Treat. Bring all of your little ones dressed in their costumes and enjoy trick or treating at the Wayne Tent, as well as around town at local businesses. Wayne Art Center will have a fun Halloween Craft at the tent, The WBA, Sam Giardinelli Compass Real estate, and Sun Federal Credit Union along with other businesses will be handing out treats under the tent. Free to attend. Rain or Shine” Details HERE
• The Witches of Narberth Saturday October 30th from  1 PM – 4 PM “​Before the Halloween Parade and trick-or-treating get started, there’s a free family event that’s become a Main Line kid favorite – The Witches of Narberth! At 1pm, on the corner of Forrest and Haverford Avenues, Halloween kicks off with this popular annual scavenger hunt. Children of all ages are invited to join in this free event, where kids search downtown Narberth high and low for the witchiest witches around. They collect treats along the way, and then return to the start to collect a Halloween prize. Costumes are certainly welcome, but totally optional. This is a good year to wear a mask, and to give each other a little extra distance! It’s an outside event, but we want everyone to be smart and stay safe! The hunt goes until 4 pm or until prizes are gone.” Details HERE
• Upper Darby Trunk or Treat 2021 Saturday October 30th from  4 PM – 9 PM at Arlington Cemetery with parking at Upper Darby High School, Drexel Hill Middle School & the Upper Darby Kindergarten Center – 4pm – 6pm for children 6 & under & children with special needs. 6pm – 9pm for all with gates closing at 8pm Details HERE and HERE
• Halloween Festival at the Philadelphia Butterfly Pavilion and Insectarium Sunday October 31st 10 AM – 5 PM at 8046 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA “The ultimate Halloween Festival is taking place at the Philadelphia Butterfly Pavilion and Insectarium. This isn’t your ordinary Halloween festival, there will be artisanal vendors from all across the region, games, events, food, drink, and more! It’s perfect for kids, families, and even those without!  We turn the entire 2nd story into a haunted forest for tick or treating.  Fear factor events for kids and adults. And yes, this is a bug museum, Candy apple making, Kid friendly beverages and adult beverages – everyone can participate in the festivities, Custom scavenger hunt with prizes, Huge science demos throughout the day in different areas of the museum, Experience Halloween, on bugs!  For all ages!” Details, tickets and reservation info HERE
• Yoga With Cats at Cat Nook Cafe Sunday October 31st 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM 18 W. Winona Ave Norwood, PA Details and reservation info HERE
• Halloween in the Sculpture Garden at The Philadelphia Museum of Art Sunday October 31st 10:30 AM – 3 PM “Enjoy art-making, music, pumpkin carving by the Pumpkin Genie, games, sweet treats, and more in our one-acre Sculpture Garden. Recommended for all ages except where noted. Most activities are weather dependent.” Details and list of events HERE
• Universal Soul Circus Opens October 28, 2021 at Fairmount Park at 52nd & Parkside Ave ​5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Details and ticket info HERE
• Frozen Jr. at Media Theater ( show runs Oct 3, 2021 – Oct 31, 2021) Details and ticket info 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 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
• 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
• 14^th 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 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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