Meet at the Museum for a low-key cruise-in from 4:00 - 7:00 pm! Held in the Museum parking lot, adjacent to the Museum entrance. No registration is required. This event is FREE for both vehicles cruising in and spectators. The Museum will be OPEN with extended hours (except on July 3rd); regular contribution rates apply.
Grab your family and head on down to the 1978 annual Pumpkin Junction Fall Festival, where we celebrate the last Fall train with games, food and, most importantly, the yearly Pumpkin carving contest. But when the contest is mysteriously sabotaged, our gang of amateur sleuths make it their mission to uncover the mystery that lies behind this year’s old tradition. Be a part of the mystery as our group tries to solve the case of the Haunting of Pumpkin Junction. Our show begins 15 minutes before boarding, at our Town Square Stage right at the heart of the station, so please plan to arrive 30 minutes before departure so you don’t miss even one second of this mysterious adventure! The show will continue aboard our beautiful historic train cars and conclude back at the station, so stick around after deboarding and head back over to the Town Square Stage for the haunting conclusion of our mystery.
Join us for our Spiders Campfire on Friday, October 2nd from 7 - 9 pm! Come appreciate the artistic ability of spiders, who spin elaborate webs of all sizes and designs. Enjoy a toasted marshmallow around the campfire and look for web-spun masterpieces outside on our trails. This campfire program will feature a guided night hike around our trails by educator Chris Egnoto and an educational lesson on spiders and arachnids. The program will begin at our campfire circle. Admission is $3 for members and $5 for non-members. Pre-registration is required!
First Saturday in October 8am-12pm Come on out to Market for one of the most delicious and fun mornings of the year! Right outside of Market our standholders will have special Harvest themed pay-per-stand foods, live music, face painting, pumpkin painting and more! Harvest Breakfast is rain or shine!
Drop your kids off at The Nature Place for a full day of exploring Angelica Creek Park, scientific experiments, and other hands-on activities perfect for the curious, adventure-seeker! Best for children aged 6+. Please pack a lunch and prepare your child appropriately for the outdoors and weather. In October, the Nature Explorers will find their muse in nature and get creative with painting, journaling, and nature mandalas! Each activity will challenge the Explorers to look closely at colors, shapes, and patterns found in the natural world while making "leave no trace" art that does not harm the environment. This hands-on day blends creativity, outdoor exploration, and gentle lessons in stewardship, giving kids a chance to express themselves while appreciating the space around them. Scholarships are available! We believe nature should be accessible and welcoming to all. With the support of our donors, Berks Nature is able to offer scholarships to children hoping to participate in the Nature Explorers program that would otherwise be financially unable to. For more information and to apply, please contact Michael Griffith (michael.griffith@berksnature.org). Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes October 1st
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.
FOR ALL AGES Connect your family with the outdoors on this fun, interactive nature exploration designed to spark curiosity and wonder. Using simple tools like magnifying glasses, you will uncover the Arboretum’s plants, animals, and other seasonal highlights that bring the woodland trails to life. About your guide: Forest Knight is one of Tyler’s Lead Educators. They help run Tyler’s school field trips and summer camp programs. They have a love of nature and have worked in the outdoor education field for 4+ years. RE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED The program is best suited for elementary school-aged children accompanied by an adult. Family and siblings of any age are welcome. Check in at the Visitor Center, where you’ll meet your guide. As with any walk at Tyler, sturdy shoes are suggested. PLEASE NOTE: Strollers may not be ideal on some of our trails. We recommend a carrier if you plan to bring an infant or young child. Weather or other factors may adjust the day’s topic, but nature will always shine through! In case of inclement weather, the tour will move indoors. MEMBERS: FREE NON-MEMBERS: $18 per adult; $10 per child ages 3-17; children two and under are free and do not need to be registered. Admission is included in your price, so feel free to stay the day! GUEST PASS HOLDERS (for non-members only): FREE. Please give your guest passes to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in, or inform them that you are accompanying a Family or higher-level member as their guest. This program is free with your guest pass admission, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like after the program! LIBRARY PASS HOLDERS: FREE. Please present your Library Pass to the Visitor Center Associate at check-in for the program. This program is free with your library pass admission, so feel free to stay as long as you’d like after the program!
Weekends 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 placeweekends at Elmwood Park Zoo, October 3 through October 31, from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Saturday,October 3 Sunday, October 4 Saturday,October 10 Sunday, October 11 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.
Hatfield Township's Annual Rocktoberfest Fall Festival is filled with family activities, yard games, live music, vendors, crafters, food trucks and food vendors, and a Touch-A-Truck section! Our Fall Fest 5k is now partnered with our fall festival with all our participating runners and spectators ending at School Road Park for Rocktoberfest!
Saturday, October 3rd from 12:00pm - 5:00pm (note: change of start time) Business Courtyard: Meet your local businesses and hear what is new with them. Lots of fun give-aways! Vendors/Crafters: Check out all the great products being sold by area crafters and home-based businesses! Non-Profit: Stop by and see all of the non-profit organizations to learn about what their mission is and how they help the community! Emergency Services Area: Come out and see all the “cool” trucks! LP Fire Truck, LP Police Car, LP Ambulance, LP Public Works & more! Fall Fun Zone: Wristband prices: $20 pp all day. These are for all day play on a variety of inflatables, fun fieldz games, horse rides and more! Family Hayrides: Prices $3 pp – kids 2 & under are FREE! Food Vendors: Bring your appetite! We have a variety of food trucks ready to sell food! MUSIC provided by DJ Dave Boice! Beer Garden: Troubles End Brewery Wine Garden: Pieri Winery Please stay after to enjoy the fireworks show from our postponed America 250 4th of July Celebration! The fireworks show will begin at dusk! Rain Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Join us Saturday, October 3rd, 1-4pm for our Back 2 School Family Fun Day Event! There will be Face Painting, Glitter Tattoos, Music, Bounce Houses and free mini pumpkins! There will also be Food Trucks you can purchase food from!
Looking for a fun experience? Join us for our Family Friendly Workshop! Select a project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Cost for a workshop is $73 for large projects and $40 for medium projects. Pre-registration is required. Board & Brush Glen Mills is a BYOB establishment. Pre-registration is required for each person, please click here to review all of our policies including those pertaining to cancellations. Projects with this symbol have optional upgrades Projects with this symbol have additional fees due to national labor and material price increases
FINDING US: We are in The Shops at Valley Square (Rtes. 611 & 132) 1507 Main St, Warrington PA. 18976 Paint and have fun! Invite friends & family and bring your favorite beverage and snacks. We’ll provide all your painting supplies and instructions. No art experience is necessary. Our artist will guide you to complete your own work of art, which you'll get to take home at the end of this class. We require a mimimum of 4 guests to host an event, we reserve the right to cancel the event if we are under our minimum. Please arrive 10-20 minutes before the class scheduled painting time to get checked in and setup. If you’re coming with others, but making reservations separately, please specify their names in your reservation form. To pay by phone, please call our studio at 267-483-5887. Observers, infants and animals cannot be accommodated in any class. Please read the "Alcohol Policy", "Age Policy", and "REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY" on this page before you reserve. We look forward to painting with you!
On the first Saturday in October, come out to Heuser Park to enjoy an afternoon with neighbors and friends. Enjoy live music on two stages, dozens of crafters, community organizations, businesses, and food vendors! There will be hayrides, a pumpkin patch, face painting, a variety of inflatables, and much more! Upper Merion Township's Community Fair and Fall Festival is free to the public, kid- and pet-friendly, and happening on October 3, 2026, in Heuser Park starting at noon, rain or shine. The event will feature a large variety of food vendors, crafters, community organizations, and kid-friendly activities such as hayrides, a pumpkin patch, inflatables, face painting, and more! We look forward to seeing you there!
A Family Fall Festival at Riverbend's Nature Preserve in Gladwyne, PA Every fall, Riverbend transforms into a spooooook-tacular family festival. Shiverfest brings together food trucks, live entertainment, animals, crafts, and community, all set against the backdrop of the preserve. Shiverfest is a fundraiser that helps Riverbend provide free and accessible nature education to kids. Every ticket, sponsorship, and donation directly supports that mission.
“Oh, look. Another glorious morning. Makes me sick!” We’re hosting a series of special drive-in movie screenings in the Zoo’s parking lot! Our first Drive-In Zoovie in October is Hocus Pocus (1993). See below for tickets and details. Zoovies | Hocus Pocus (1993) | 1hr 36m | Rated PG October 3 | 7:00 PM – Parking Lot Opens | 8:00 PM – Film Begins Tickets and Info* Adult Guest | $15 per adult Child Guest | $12 per child * Guests must indicate how many cars they are bringing when purchasing tickets. Tickets are required for each guest (adult and child) attending. The parking lot will be open at 7 PM, and the film will begin at 8 PM. Our drive-in screenings are held in the former softball field section of the Zoo’s parking lot. Concessions will be available for purchase during the film. In the event of inclement weather, all ticket holders will be notified if a screening is canceled or rescheduled 2 weeks prior to the event. The radio station frequency broadcasting the film’s audio to cars will be provided to ticket holders in advance of the event.
Join us for an unforgettable Adventure Day with our impersonator Danni Go! Sing, dance, play, and explore Tiny Town during this one-day-only special event. Activities Include: Meet-and-greet photo opportunities with our impersonator Danni Go Singing, dancing, and movement fun Awesome 30-foot obstacle course Decorate your adventure cape and face mask Delicious Philly Pretzels with dipping sauces Playtime in 12 luxury playhouses A sensory-friendly room with sensory tables and hands-on fun And as always, our signature bubble dance party Choose Your Session: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
While we welcome painters of any age, this painting is recommended for ages 7 & up. We use acrylic paint in our events. It is non-toxic, but does stain fabric. We provide aprons for guests to wear, but we recommend wearing clothing you wouldn’t mind getting a little paint on. Click UPGRADES AVAILABLE to add Glitter or a DIY Scented Soy Wax Candle to your reservation! ARRIVE: Please arrive about 10-15 minutes early to check-in, get smocked, and settle in. SEATING REQUESTS: If you’re coming with others, but making reservations separately, give us your group’s name or point person in the Special Request box. We'll seat you together! *Adults who are just helping/watching do not need to reserve a seat, but please let us know if you plan to stay in the Special Request box of your reservation so we save a stool for you. LOCATION: We are located at Marketplace at Westtown Shopping Center: 1502 West Chester Pike (Rt. 3 and near Rt. 352 intersection) West Chester, PA 19382 There is ample FREE parking at this location!
Recommended for Ages 8 & Up BYOB Ok for Ages 21 & Up Click UPGRADES AVAILABLE to add Glitter or a DIY Scented Soy Wax Candle to your reservation! Arrive 10-15 min early to get uncorked, smocked & in your seat! If you are late to class, you may not be allowed to paint, and will forfeit your registration fee. We use acrylic paint in our events. It is non-toxic, but does stain fabric. We provide aprons for guests to wear, but we recommend wearing clothing you wouldn’t mind getting a little paint on. If you’re coming with others, but making reservations separately, give us your group’s name or point person in the Special Request box. We'll seat you together! BYOB: Drinks and food! We provide cups, plates, napkins, & bottle openers. We do NOT provide ice or eating or serving utensils.
Enjoy an exclusive, self-guided tour of operating model trains in various outdoor and garden settings. Plan your afternoon and choose from among the six stops on this year’s 19th annual tour. It’s a fun family outing for all ages! Purchase your tickets, online only, on the Museum’s website beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Only $10.00 per person, for ages 6 and over; under age 6, free of charge. A roster of Garden Railways Tour sites will be emailed to you following your ticket purchase. We recommend that you plan the sites you want to visit in advance.