Farm and Fall Festival Fun in the Delaware Valley

A young boy holds up a pumpkin excitedly, celebrating harvest season
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Celebrate autumn with apple orchards, Oktoberfest, mushroom feasts and so much more with at any of these fall festivals in Delaware Valley.

Scarecrows in the Village at Peddler’s Village

Through Oct. 26 | Lahaska, PA

For 47 years, Peddler’s Village has lined its brick pathways with more than 100 scarecrows. Some are humorous, some are scary and some look suspiciously like someone famous. In September (19, 20 & 26), families can make their own scarecrows at the Peddler’s Village scarecrow-making workshops.

Admission: Free; $40 to attend a scarecrow-making workshop

Shady Brook Farm’s FallFest

Through Oct. 30 | Yardley, PA

Have fun all season long with more than 25 farm-fun attractions, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, live entertainment, food and drink and an America 250 Corn Maze.

Admission: $20-35

Fall Fest at Northern Star Farm

Through Nov. 1 | Trappe, PA

The whole family can enjoy a pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, a corn maze, a giant Apple Slingshot, the farm’s Cow Train, pedal carts, Little Farmer Play Land, lots of farm animals and, new this year, the Farm Arcade.

Admission: $13-15

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Annual Fall Festival

Through first frost (end of October/early November) | Doylestown, PA

Enjoy an America 250-themed 5-acre corn maze, Amish scooter racing, a tractor tire playground, corn shute slides, human foosball and hands-on farm activities for all ages. There is so much to do at Hellick’s Adventure Farm — your family could spend the whole day there.

Admission: $16-20; children with a height below 36 inches admitted free

Linvilla Orchards’ Pumpkinland

Through Nov. 5 | Media, PA

No autumn season is complete without a trip to Pumpkinland. Go for the corn maze, pony rides and hayrides, or shop local artisans at the Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 12-13. Honor the apples by picking your own at the Apple Festival Sept. 26 or cheer on your friends and family during the All You Can Carry Pumpkins walk Oct. 31.

Admission: Free

Delaware Saegerbund Oktoberfest

Sept. 18-20 | Newark, DE

Enjoy authentic German food, beer, live music, dancing and amusement rides during Oktoberfest in Delaware.

Admission: $10; free for ages 3 and younger

Merrymead Farm’s Fall Harvest Days

Sept. 26-Oct. 30 | Lansdale, PA

Enjoy a 5-acre maze, hayrides, homemade ice cream and more while enjoying the fall foliage.

Admission: $16-22; free for ages 23 months and younger

ArtsQuest Oktoberfest 

Oct. 2-4 & 9-11 | Bethlehem, PA

Celebrate German heritage complete with traditional music, dancing, authentic cuisine and seasonal brews. Families can enjoy live performances, artisans, family-friendly activities and the fan-favorite dachshund races.

Admission: Free

PA Bacon Fest 

Nov. 7 & 8 | Easton, PA

For its 15th anniversary, historic Easton is celebrating delicious food, live music, family-friendly activities, cooking demos and every type of bacon there is.

Admission: Free

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