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Harvest Fest
Celebrate Fall with us! Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Harvest Fest! Dive into the magic of fall with exciting carnival games*, live music, face painting* and a whole lot more, all happening around the Stony Creek Stage (located by Zoo Brew). *Event is free to attend with zoo admission. Games and activities may be an additional cost. Tickets must be purchased at the carnival games to play. DATES Weekends from October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
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Boo at the Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United StatesWeekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume (adults are encouraged to dress up, too) and don’t forget to bring a bag for all of the treat and activity stations located throughout the Zoo. TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES Boo at the Zoo takes place weekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
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Heritage Day Fall Festival
Daniel Boone Homestead 400 Daniel Boone Rd, Birdsboro, PA, United StatesThe Daniel Boone Homestead Associates are excited to celebrate the arrival of fall with the Homestead’s annual Heritage Day event. Heritage Day features a variety of colonial and early American demonstrations, trades, and hands-on activities. This year’s highlights include blacksmithing and gunsmithing, candle dipping and quill pen writing, leatherworking, open hearth cooking, spinning, and an eighteenth-century fashion display. Plus, Stone House History will be returning this year with their tape weaving and wood carving demonstrations. The event also includes a variety of artisan craft and specialty food vendors plus fall activities for children like pumpkin painting. The Boone House and the Bertolet Log House will be open for tours as well. And because one event is not enough and we want to keep celebrating America250 all year long, we’ll be expanding this year’s Heritage Day to include some 250th-themed demonstrations and activities. Check back for more details as they become available.
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Open Hearth Cooking: Favored 17th Century Receipts
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesCooks will prepare dishes that would have delighted William Penn & his guests. Admission: Adults $9 (12-64), Seniors $7 (65+), Children $5 (3-11). Members Free. Admission also includes the award-winning indoor exhibit, visit with the animals, seasonal garden, and optional guided tour of the Manor House. Sunday guided tours are available at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm. Please reach out with questions: 215-946-0400
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Zoo Snooze
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United StatesDiscover what happens at the zoo after the sun goes down at Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Zoo Snooze” overnight campouts! Zoo Snooze campouts are recommended for children ages 4 and up. Outside food and beverages are permitted, but coolers will be checked upon entry to the zoo. Outside alcohol is strictly prohibited, and any guests caught with alcohol will be asked to leave the event without a refund. Campout includes: Dinner and Continental Breakfast Campfire & activities Educational show featuring animal ambassadors Giraffe feeding the next day* Zoo admission the next day Pricing: $80 per member / $90 per non-member $12 per member under 2 / $15 per non-member ages 0 – 2 What to Bring: –Tent with an appropriate amount of room for your party -Sleeping bags, pillows, and any other desired bedding -Toiletry items (Tooth brush, deodorant, etc.) -Change of clothes -Flashlight -Travel chargers for cellular devices -Water bottles -Bug spray -Sunscreen Schedule: Arrival/Drop-off/Dinner Service | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Main Gate) Animal Program | 6:45 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Games & Activities | 7:30 PM (Zoo Bowl Theater) Scavenger Hunt | 8:15 PM Fire & S’mores | 9:00 PM (Stony Creek Pavilion) Lights Out | 10:00 PM Breakfast | 8:00 AM (Calle Mae Pavilion) *Your ticket includes free Zoo admission the following entire day*
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Pumpkin Science Lab
Berks Nature 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United StatesYou've heard of pumpkin carving, but what about pumpkin SCIENCE? The whole family is invited to engage in some hands-on (and at times messy) science exploration focused on your favorite fall gourd: the pumpkin! Each family will work with their own pumpkin though a series of activities including scientific observation, a guided pumpkin dissection, and a pumpkin seed investigation! And yes, you'll get the chance to carve your pumpkin at the end of our experiments. This lab program is filled with testing, inquiry, and messy fun for everyone! The cost of registration is per pumpkin for a family of up to four people, making this a fun, shared experience for siblings and caregivers! Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 22nd.
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Harvest Fest
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United StatesCelebrate Fall with us! Get ready for a fantastic family-friendly adventure at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Harvest Fest! Dive into the magic of fall with exciting carnival games*, live music, face painting* and a whole lot more, all happening around the Stony Creek Stage (located by Zoo Brew). *Event is free to attend with zoo admission. Games and activities may be an additional cost. Tickets must be purchased at the carnival games to play. DATES Weekends from October 3 – October 25 from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm.
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Boo at the Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United StatesWeekends Only – October 3 through October 31 – 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM Bring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume (adults are encouraged to dress up, too) and don’t forget to bring a bag for all of the treat and activity stations located throughout the Zoo. TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES Boo at the Zoo takes place weekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Saturday, October 31 Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
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Trick or Treat event
The Shops at Valley Square Route 611 & Street Rd, Warrington, United StatesJoin us Saturday, October 24th, 1-4pm for our Trick or Treat Event! Participating stores will be giving out candy! There will be Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Art, Music, Bounce Houses, Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo and our special guest Go with YOYO! There will be FREE Hot Chocolate from Travelin' Tom's and additional Food Trucks you can purchase food from! Participating store list to come closer to the event date!
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Concurrents: Autumn Leaf Fest (6+ Kids)
Berks Nature 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United StatesCelebrate the fall at our Autumn Leaf Fest! Kids and families will explore the colors and shapes of the season, get wild while jumping in leaf piles, and channel their creativity through various leaf-themed crafts including leaf pressing and leaf painting. Learn, laugh, and enjoy all things leaves! This program will run concurrently with an adults-only Autumn Leaf Fest hike, allowing caregivers to enjoy an afternoon of relaxed leaf peeping as welll! Please note, children may only be dropped off and left under the supervision of Berks Nature staff ONLY if their caregiver is attending the adults-only Autumn Leaf Fest hike. Otherwise, a parent or guardian must remain with their child during this leaf-ful celebration. Register for the adults-only hike here: October 24TH - Autumn Leaf Fest (Adults) Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 22nd.
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Halloween Scooptactular
Turkey Hill Experience 301 Linden St, Columbia, PA, United StatesAnnual Halloween event for all ages! Enjoy trick-or-treating, a family-friendly book read by Witch Winnie, Halloween-themed ice cream floats, games and activities, and unlimited samples of Turkey Hill ice cream and beverages! Costumes encouraged!
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Tricks & Treats
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesJoin us for our annual FREE daytime trick or treating at Pennsbury Manor. Enjoy an afternoon of festive family-friendly Halloween fun mixed with Pennsylvania History. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite costumes and trick or treat around the site. This is a free event. The guided tour of the interior of the Manor House is not included.
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Trick-or-Treat Night
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United StatesBring the kiddos to the zoo for a night of trick-or-treating fun! Adults and children are encouraged to dress up in their best costume. Guests can enjoy animal meet and greets included with their ticket. Don’t forget your trick-or-treat bag! Adults 21+ can visit Zoo Brew during the event for drink specials. OCTOBER 30 • 5:30PM-8:30PM Trick-or-Treat Night is a rain or shine event and we do not allow rescheduling. In the event that the zoo cancels the event, ticket holders will be contacted directly. Community Passes are not accepted for this event.
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Trail ‘N’ Treat
Berks Nature 575 St. Bernardine Street, Reading, PA, United StatesGet spooky with Berks Nature on this sweet adventure! Put on your favorite costume and take a guided twilight hike through Angelica Creek Park, collecting candy from baskets placed along the trail - it's trick-or-treating in the park! A Berks Nature naturalist will help you spot other unexpected treats, like animal signs or nocturnal wildlife. At the end of the hike, settle down for even more sweets: roasted s'mores over our crackling fire pit. Costumes are encouraged but not required, but please bring a flashlight for the hike. Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 28th.
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Halloween Outdoor Movie Night
The Shops at Valley Square Route 611 & Street Rd, Warrington, United StatesJoin us Friday, October 30th for a Halloween Movie Night showing of Monsters Inc! Showtime is at 7pm sharp! Remember to bring your blankets and/or chairs. Free food items will be available!
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Boo at the Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, United StatesBring your little ghouls and ghosts to our annual Halloween haunt, where the entire Zoo is transformed for a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration! Come dressed in your most creative costume (adults are encouraged to dress up, too) and don’t forget to bring a bag for all of the treat and activity stations located throughout the Zoo. TRICK-OR-TREATING • STRAW MAZE • DRINK SPECIALS • LIVE MUSIC • GAMES Boo at the Zoo is included with regular paid zoo admission. Yearly Members do not need to purchase admission tickets. Free zoo admission tickets, *discounts, and coupons cannot be used during Boo at the Zoo weekends. Community Passes are not accepted during Boo at the Zoo weekends. *Discounts not accepted for Boo at the Zoo weekends: Military, Reciprocal Memberships, additional tickets included with Memberships.
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Diner Day
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles 85 South Walnut Street, Boyertown, PA, United StatesBack by popular demand! On Diner Day, from 10 am to 1 pm, sit inside our beautifully preserved Fegely's Reading Diner and enjoy coffee and homemade pie. Coffee and pie are available for purchase at 1938 prices--that means a nickel for a cup of coffee and a quarter for a slice of pie! Can’t beat those prices! Regular Contribution rates apply.
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Pumpkin Madness
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, PA, United StatesJoin us as we embark on a thrilling quest to discover the ultimate pumpkin destruction techniques. From smashing and throwing to bowling, dropping, and carving, there’s no shortage of excitement as we embark on this pumpkin demolition journey together. Bring along your leftover Halloween pumpkins or use some of ours – the choice is yours! So, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make memories. Let the smashing begin! Festival Highlights: 🎃 Pumpkin Smashing 🎳 Pumpkin Bowling ⛳ Pumpkin Putt-Putt 🎯 Pumpkin Chucking 🎃 A HUGE Pumpkin Drop at 5:00pm! 🎶 Live Music 🍻 Local Winery & Brewery The excitement continues after dark with a glow in the dark pumpkin drop at 7pm and Fireworks at 8:30pm! Farm: 10am -10pm Special Pumpkin Events: 1pm – 6pm Fireworks: 8:30pm
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Holiday Festival
Kutztown Area Historical Society 212 S. Whiteoak St., Kutztown, United StatesOur annual Holiday Festival, held in the Victorian splendor of our 1892 Public School Building decorated for Christmas, is a Kutztown tradition that kicks off the holiday season. Get a head start on Christmas shopping with our talented group of artists and craftsmen, eat a home cooked meal, see our H-O train display running to its fullest, and enjoy time with friends. There is also a quilt raffle, as well as a raffle for items donated by our vendors and the Kutztown community. NO ADMISSION FEE. We hope to see you all.
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