Spooky Fun
9th Annual Amazing Pumpkin Carve
Oct. 11-15; Wed. 7-9 p.m., Thurs. And Fri., 5-9 p.m., Sat., 3-9 p.m., Sun. 3-7 p.m.
Woolsey Park | 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ 08560
Details: illuminated pumpkins, live music, kids’ maze, face painting, cornhole, games
$5-$15 | hvartscouncil.org/amazingpumpkincarve
Coopersburg Halloween Parade
Oct. 15, 3-4:30 p.m.
Coopersburg Halloween Parade | 5 N. Main St., Coopersburg, PA 18036
Details: floats, candy, music, costumes, classic cars, fire trucks and more
Free | coopersburgborough.org
Boo at the Zoo
Oct. 20-22, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Brandywine Zoo | 1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802
Details: Dress in costume and visit the zoo animals; treats and activities
$4-$8; younger than 3 free | brandywinezoo.org
Kids on the Canal – Halloween Trick or Treat
Oct. 21, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
National Canal Museum | 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton, PA 18042
Details: educational trick-or-treat event; come in costume!
Free with museum admission | canals.org/events
More Events
Fall Foliage Express
West Chester Railroad 90-minute excursion to Glen Mills village and back (Oct. 1, 8 & 15, noon to 1:30 p.m.)
Fall Fun at Franklin Square
Pumpkin patch – decorate and take home (Oct. 21, 11 a.m.)
Trick-or-Treat Street (Oct. 28, noon to 2 p.m.)
Spooky Mini Golf with fog, strobe lights, music and surprises (Oct. 1-31, 6-9 p.m.)
Franklin Square Fountain Show, (through October 31, with daily performances every 30 minutes)
Charitable Giving
5K walk/run and family fun run at Hibernia Park in Coatesville, Pennsylvania (Nov. 11, 9-11 a.m.)
The event supports Chester County Connect Care, providing resources for at-risk women facing unplanned pregnancies.
Pumpkinland, Throughout the Month
(Hours through Oct. 30) 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun.-Thurs., until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. (Hours Oct. 31- Nov. 2, Nov. 5) 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Nov. 3-4) 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Linvilla Orchards | 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA 19063
Details: hayrides, pick-your-own pumpkins, mazes and more throughout October
Prices vary per activity | linvilla.com/family-fun/pumpkinland
Cirque du Soleil – Bazaar
Oct. 1-22, select dates/times Tuesday through Sunday
Under the big top, greater Philadelphia expo center at oaks | 100 station ave oaks, PA 19456
Details: acrobats, dancers and musicians showcase their talents
Tickets start at $46-$62 | cirquedusoleil.com/bazaar
Family Weekend Arts Retreat
Oct. 7-8, overnight from 9 a.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Sunday, or Saturday only from 10 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Details: arts workshops in visual arts, music, writing and movement; only three workshops for day pass; overnight accommodations available
$40-$60 day pass, $100-$725 overnight | appelfarm.org
Indigenous Peoples Weekend
Oct. 7-9, Special events 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Museum of the American Revolution | 101 S. 3rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
Details: performances by the Delaware Tribe of Indians; hands-on demonstrations, crafts and more
Free with museum admission | amrevmuseum.org
Children’s Night Hayrides
Oct. 11-12 & 16-18
Colonial Gardens | 745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
Details: mild scares including eerie lights, spooky scenes and some monsters
$13-$15; younger than 3 free
colonialgardens.ticketsauce.com
Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market
Nov. 10-30; noon – 8 p.m. Sun.-Thurs, until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
Dilworth Park at the West Side of City Hall Philadelphia | 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Details: holiday market with 50+ vendors in wooden booths
Free| madeinphila.com
A Night with Mrs. Claus
Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m.
Peddler’s Village | 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938
Details: meet and greet with Mrs. Claus, letters to Santa, holiday crafts, carousel ride, story time
Free | peddlersvillage.com/event/mrs-claus
Rock & Roll Playhouse Plays Music Of Fleetwood Mac For Kids + More
Nov. 18, noon
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia | 1009 Canal St., Philadelphia, PA 19123
$16 | brooklynbowl.com/philadelphia
Christmas Village in Philadelphia
Nov. 18-30, noon – 8 p.m. Sun-Thurs., until 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
Love Park | 1500 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Details: German Christmas market; ferris wheel; runs through Dec. 24
Free | philachristmas.com
Where’s Santa?
Nov. 24-36, Dec. 2-3, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17 & Dec. 23, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Santa Claus Express at Wilmington & Western Railroad, Wilmington, Delaware
Dec. 2, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Breakfast with Santa at the King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Santa Family Brunch at Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, Pennsylvania; Fountain Show; LED choreographed light show
Inclusive
Walk for Love + 5K
Oct. 7, 7-10 a.m.
Philadelphia Zoo | 3400 West Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104
Details: Run begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 8:10 a.m.; proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children in Philadelphia.
$15-$35 | register: donate.lovetotherescue.org
Love From Liam CHOP Spina Bifida Clinic Family Fun Day
Oct. 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
flyADVANCED Wings | 1501 Narcissa Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Details: games, raffles, food and more; meet CHOP Spina Bifida families
$2-$5 | eventbrite.com/e/love-from-liam-chop-spina-bifida-clinic-family-fun-day-tickets-623251681557
ARDMORE – Sensory Fun – Painting with Salt!
Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – noon
Ardmore Library | 108 Ardmore Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003
Details: toddler and preschool-age; get messy and have fun with art
Free | register: lmls.libcal.com/event/11138904
Autism Knowledge Support
Nov. 15
Joseph E. Coleman Northwest Regional Library | 68 West Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144
Details: answered questions, support, training and info about parenting and autism
Free | libwww.freelibrary.org
