Join us for Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event whereyoung explorers (ages 3–12) can discover the history of indigenous tribesthrough hands-on activities and exploration. Children and their caregivers areinvited to learn about the culture, traditions, and games practiced by theLenape Tribe who originally lived on the land at Peace Valley Park. Drop byanytime between 12 and 3pm to join in the fun!
Saturdays (unless noted) | Best For Ages 6 - 106! Magic is an art form enjoyed by people of all ages. These laugh-filled shows feature the comedy and magic of Philly's best Family Entertainers plus more wonderful performers from out of town from week to week. A fun and amazing sixty-minute show of laughs and illusion, geared to audiences ages six and up. Featuring comedy, magic, and tons of audience interaction. All shows in our one-of-a-kind venue... where every seat is the best seat in the house! Tickets are $25 1st two rows, $20 last three rows.
Our 60th Annual Duryea Day Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show and Flea Market will be held Saturday, September 5, from 9 am to 3 pm at Boyertown Community Park. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display throughout the park, and shuttle service is available between the Park and Museum through the duration of the event. Pre-registration and day of show registration for show vehicles available—all makes, models, and years are welcome. Spectator admission is $10 for adults, free for ages 12 & under. Spectator admission includes both the Park and the Museum.
Our sunflower and zinnia fields come alive with vibrant blooms and endless smiles! Come join us for a day of sunshine and floral fun at the Sunflower Festival, where the beauty of nature meets the excitement of adventure on the farm. It’s an experience that will fill your heart with joy and your camera roll with stunning memories! Festival Highlights: 🌸 Flowers Sold by Stem or Bucket🛍️ Local Craft Vendors🎨 Kids Craft📸 Photo Ops🎨 Face Painting (1-4pm)🎈 Balloon Artist (1-4pm) 🍻 Winery & Brewery🎶 Live Music and much more for the entire family to enjoy. Farm: 10:00am – 7:00pm Festival Activities: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Preschool Picassos Calling all parents and caregivers with preschool-aged children who love to create art! Happening the first Saturday of every month, Preschool Picassos provides young visitors with a unique art experience when we teach children various science-based techniques with their caregivers. As children experiment and explore, they will not only learn to be a part of the conversation around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM), but they will create some unique works of art along the way! Facilitator Marilyn Zenko has a background in STEM as an archeologist and is currently a Senior Client Development Specialist at Terracon. Enter with General Admission. $13 each. Free for Members. Kindly PRE-REGISTER so we can prepare the right materials. COME FOR PRESCHOOL PICASSOS, STAY FOR THE PLANETARIUM SHOW. 11am—One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure.
Butterflies get all the attention, whereas the moths of the night are just as beautiful and whimsical as their daytime cousins! In this after dark adventure, we'll setup a moth observation station to provide a rare chance to meet these nocturnal beauties up close. As the moths gather, we'll take a closer look at the different species and demonstrate how to identify and observe these delicate insects in a safe and respectful way. Throughout the night, join in discussions about light pollution and the impacts our brightly lit homes can impact moth behavior, navigation, and survival. In a world full of artificial light, take a night off to enjoy nature that comes alive in the dark. Please note, end times are approximate. Registration closes September 3rd. Free Event!
Step into a world of stories on September 6th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, where over a dozen local authors will gather at the zoo! Meet the authors, ask questions, and discover new books to treasure. We also invite our visitors to write their own story about their trip to the zoo. Click the button below to download our Junior Writer’s Worksheet template.
We are pleased to offer all guests FREE ADMISSION to the Zoo on Labor Day (Monday, September 7)! Registration is preferred. The Zoo will operate under our regular hours (10 AM – 5 PM) with early admission for Yearly Members at 9 AM*. *This is the last day for early member admission, so don’t miss out on your last chance to enjoy this member-exclusive perk this season!
September 11 - October 30 Hours vary depending on date Live Music weekends & select evenings Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show (CLOSED Oct 1, 7, 8, 12) 25+ Festival Field attractions included! Pumpkin Patch* ALL NEW Zinnia Garden* (closes at 5pm) Tasty food & drinks *Pick your own crops are sold separately & available while supplies last.
Discover 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 Friday, September 11 | 5:00 PM Friday, September 25 | 5:00 PM Friday, October 9 | 5:00 PM Friday, October 23 | 5:00 PM 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 enti
Opening Weekend Hours: Sat. Sept. 12 from 10:00am – 10:00pm and Sun. Sept. 13 from 10:00am – 6:00 pm Hours from Sept. 18 – October 31 Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00am – 10:00pm Sundays: 10:00am – 6:00pm Admission Includes: Corn Maze, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Barrel Train Rides, Jump Pad, Pedal Tractors/Trikes and lots of yard games Admission Prices (at the gate): Ages 3 – 64: $15.00/person Ages 65 and older: $13.00/person Groups of 15 or more: $14.00/person Barnyard Express Train Ride: $5.00/person ages 3 and up SPECIAL FRIDAY PRICING**** at the gate: $8.00/person (ages 3 and up) between the hours of 10:00 – 4:00 only 2026 Little Pumpkins Season Pass - FRIDAYS ONLY - Can purchase pass available beginning July 24. Valid every Friday from September 18 - October 30 between the hours of 10:00am & 4:00pm. Includes: Includes Corn Maze, wagon ride to Pumpkin Patch, farm activities and unlimited rides*! Also includes one free drink from the Barn Market each Friday.** One pass needed per person ages 3 and up. (Ages 2 and under are free.) *The Barnyard Express Train Ride is not included. ** The free drink is a beverage from the refrigerator.
Pumpkin Chuck'r Buy a Pumpkin in the Field and Chuck’r! Saturdays & Sundays: 10am – 6pm Admission Tickets: includes the Wagon Ride to the Pumpkin patch, corn maze and other activities $15 (Ages 3 – 64) $13 (Ages 65 +) Children 2 and under free. Groups of 15 or more – $1 Off Admission. Friday “Fun” Day Tickets 10am – 4pm on Fridays Only! General Admission Tickets: $8 for All Ages! *For admission into the farm between the hours of 10am – 4pm on Friday. Purchase Friday Fun Day Tickets at the Gate – not available online. Add-Ons: The Barnyard Express Train Ride Tickets: $5 Pick a Pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch: Pumpkins Priced By Size Pumpkin Chuck’r: $7 An A-MAZE-ING Escape! Escape Room Experience Bundle: Tickets available for purchase beginning July 15! Includes the Escape Room and Admission for ONLY $25! (Save $5.00 by purchasing the bundled ticket.) Ticket is valid for only the day of the Escape Room admission.
Expressive Path’s Annual Art in the Park, Arts & Music Festival will be on September 12, 2026 inside the zoo! Guests can enjoy live music, vendors, food, animal greets, student performances and art for the community. Zoo Brew Beer Garden will be open for guests 21+. This event is free to attend with zoo admission. Norristown residents (19401) can attend Art in the Park from 10 AM-4 PM for free – registration is required. This event benefits a local organization, Expressive Path. “Expressive Path’s primary goal is helping adolescents who may otherwise not have the opportunity to participate in the arts. They promote diversity, cultural interests, education, and community enrichment.
Drop in and discover a variety of nature-themed activities the entire family will enjoy. Discovery Day is a family-friendly, free event where young explorers, ages 3 – 12, learn about magnificent migrations though self-guided activities and explorations. Children and guardians are invited go on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt using our monthly-themed check list or simply enjoy the trails. Indoor activities include stations that help you discover the wonders of animal migrations. Donations kindly accepted. No registration is required.
Things get spellbinding and spooky at Shady Brook Farm after dark...but not too scary, just fun! Included with admission: Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show (starts @ dusk) - CLOSED Oct 1, 2, 8, 9 & 13 Moonlit Maze (BYO flashlight, kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Haunted Barn & Alien Encounter (no live actors) Pumpkin Patch Cheery Bonfires Live Music on the Big Stage (weekends & select weeknights)
Join us for a day of music and ice cream at our annual event to thank the community for their support. Music provided by Les Meck and Friends. FREE Ice cream provided by BAD Farms. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the society grounds, the music, and your ice cream. The museum will also be open, and the trains will be running.
“E.T. phone home.” We’re hosting a series of special drive-in movie screenings in the Zoo’s parking lot! Our September Drive-In Zoovie is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. See below for tickets and details. Zoovies | E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) | 1hr 55m | Rated PG September 18 | 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.
Activities Pick Your Own Pumpkins, Gourds, & Squash 77¢ /pound More than 40 different types of pumpkins, gourds, and squash Picking Available Monday-Saturday thru early November Shears & Wagons Available Pick Your Own Apples $2.75 lb; 20 lbs. or more $2 lb. More than 30 different varieties grown at Brecknock Orchard Picking Available Monday-Saturday thru early November Wagons Available Wagon Ride Orchard Tour | $12 20 minute ride Wagon ride around the orchard with a farmer tour guide on the wagon with you. Children Under 2 are Free Wagon Ride (No Tour) | $9 20 minute ride Wagon Ride around the orchard with scenic views of the orchard. Children Under 2 are Free Make Your Own Caramel Apple | $7 Dip a fresh apple in warm caramel, then roll in a topping of your choice Children’s Fall-Themed Crafts | 3 for $12 Make a Personal Size Apple Crisp Decorate a Pumpkin Shell Corn With An Antique Corn Sheller Play Area Apple Checkers Corn Fodder Horse Corn Hole Corn Hut Corn Kernel Box Mini Diggers Paint With Water Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Pumpkin Toss Ring Toss Rope Mazes Rope Toss Straw Maze Swings & Slides Tire Mountain Trike Bale Trail Activity Combos Ultimate Child Combo | $26 Wagon Ride Orchard Tour 3 Children’s Crafts MYO Caramel Apple Farm Fun Child Combo | $21 Wagon Ride Three Children’s Crafts MYO Caramel Apple Ultimate Adult Combo | $17 Wagon Ride Orchard Tour MYO Caramel Apple Farm Fun Adult Combo | $12 Wagon Ride MYO Caramel Apple Food Available Apple Cider Donuts Fresh hot apple cider donuts are a Fall favorite! Watch apple cider donuts being made, and get yours fresh and warm! Slushies & Gelatis Apple Cider, Peach, Strawberry, Lemonade, Iced Coffee Enjoy a cool refreshing slushie made with Brecknock Orchard grown fruit. The fall favorite, apple cider slushie, has not added sugar or preservatives. Just 100% pure apples. Want to take your slushie to the next level? Get it with vanilla ice cream served as a gelati. Oh you’re drooling just reading about these! Hot Apple Cider Hot Mulled Apple Cider is a must have! Paired with a fresh apple cider donut, this is the perfect drink for a brisk fall day. Words cannot adequately describe how good apple cider is! Cotton Candy Food Vendors Gene’s Family Beef: Oct. 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 18 King’s BBQ: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 25 Golden Pretzel: Sept. 20, 26, 27, Oct. 4,13 There is no entrance, admission, or parking fee. You pay for the activities you choose to do. All activity tickets are purchased at the event. Cash, credit, debit, and mobile payments are accepted everywhere. For the safety of others and the safety of fresh food, pets must be leashed and stay in parking areas.
The Shops at Valley Square is hosting our first Sensory-Friendly event Saturday, Sept. 19th beginning at 10am! More details to come as we begin to put together this event!
Come honor the bravery, sacrifice, and dedication of hometown heroes! Join us for a day filled with gratitude, celebration, and community spirit as we pay tribute to the courageous individuals who serve our hometowns. From firefighters and police officers to healthcare workers, our festival is a heartfelt salute to those who keep our communities safe and thriving. – a portion of ticket sales for this day will be donated to our local volunteer Fire Departments. Festival Highlights: 🍬 Candy Drop @12:00pm 🚒 Touch-a-Truck & Meet & Greet with Local EMS, Fire Departments, and Police (until 6:00pm) 🎉 Heroes Parade at 6:30pm 🎆 Patriotic Fireworks Show at 8:30pm Farm: 10:00am – 10:00pm Festival Activities: 12:00pm – 6:30pm Fireworks: 8:30pm