The family festival of fall is coming back for the 3rd year in a row to the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds this September to celebrate our local businesses, musicians, and community! As more things firm up, we will update here.
Beer. Brats. Bands. The first-ever 𝐋𝐮𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐠’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 is around the corner! You're invited to an unforgettable day of craft beer, German-inspired eats, and live music. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭: Craft pours from Levante Brewing and Locust Lane Hearty German-inspired fare from Epicurean Garage (brats, pretzels, and more!) Live music with Polkadelphia, oompah vibes, and plenty of community fun A festive fall atmosphere for the whole family Saturday, September 27 | 12–7 PM Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:All proceeds benefit Autism Village, supporting inclusive vocational opportunities, and the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association, dedicated to preserving cherished open space in our community.
Join us Saturday, September 27, for a day of fun games, shopping, good music, and great food. You won't want to miss the FIREWORKS! Musical performances are held in Morris Road parking lot. Please bring a chair, the area does NOT have grass. Activity Schedule: 12-4pm: Vendors, Health Expo, Pumpkin Patch, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Hayrides 12-5pm: Children's Games 12-6pm: Children Inflatables 12-8pm: Food Trucks 2-8pm: Beer Garden Music Schedule: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. Ants on a log 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. Fort Washington School of Rock 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Andorra 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Lima Bean Riot 8:15pm: Fireworks Cost: FREE ENTRY! Cash or card for some food trucks, games and tickets. Cash preferred when shopping vendors. Children's Inflatables Fee: Individual ride tickets - $5.00 Unlimited Rides Wristbands - $30.00 Children Games Fee: $5.00 for 10 Tickets (1 Ticket per game) Thank you to our sponsors: Janney Wealth Management McCaffrey's Food Markets Sesame/Rockwood Camps PECO Whitpain Police Association Matt Bradford Azizi Orthodontics
🎶 The Main Line Music Festival is back! 🎶 Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025, 12:00–8:00 PM at Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook, PA for an all-day celebration of music, community, and local flavor. 🎤 2025 Lineup: 12:00 PM – Cordelia Blue 1:00 PM – ZenDog Band 2:00 PM – Gypsy Joe Alves & The Groove Prophets 3:00 PM – Deb Callahan 4:00 PM – Swiftie & The Midnights 5:00 PM – Mikey Junior 6:30–8:00 PM – Forever Tina 🍔 Come hungry! Enjoy local food vendors, sweet treats, and our fan-favorite Beer & Wine Garden. 🛍 Explore our vendor marketplace featuring unique local businesses and artisans. 💛 Free to attend! Donations are welcome and support our community mission and beneficiaries. Whether you come for the blues, soul, rock, or the laid-back park vibes, this is a day of music you won’t forget. Bring a chair, bring your friends, and get ready to spend the day soaking up live music on the Main Line.
Celebrate the season with us at our Fall Festival—a free, family-friendly event filled with music, activities, and community fun. Here’s what’s happening: Live rehearsal sneak peek – see our student bands in action Mini trial music lessons & school tours – a great way to try guitar, drums, vocals, or keys Math-in-Music with Mathnasium – fun, hands-on questions that connect rhythm and numbers Rock & Roll trivia – test your knowledge and win bragging rights Stick around after the festival for our Open Mic Night, featuring live performances from School of Rock students. It’s a great chance to enjoy local live music and see what our programs are all about.
Celebrate the beauty of fall with a festive afternoon at Groff’s Picnic Grove! On Saturday, September 27 at 4:00 PM, board our historic steam train for a scenic ride through Amish Country. Then, step off at Groff’s Picnic Grove for a fun-filled layover featuring live music, games, and pumpkin decorating. Each guest ticket includes: 🚂 A 45-minute steam train ride through Amish Country 🎃 A complimentary “Field Trip” (or Mystic) pumpkin for each child 🎵 Live music by Strasburg Rail Road team members 🍁 Fun fall-themed activities and games 🍬 Sweet seasonal treats from Café 1832 Event Duration: 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM (arriving back at the Strasburg Rail Road Station)
You won’t want to miss this Wicked-ly magical Movie in the Park! Join us in Memorial Park for a showing of Wicked on the big screen! Activities will begin at 6:00pm and the movie will being around 7:00pm. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, your favorite Oz-inspired outfits, and get ready for a spellbinding night under the stars.
Pancakes & Pajamas with JJ from CoComelon! Get ready for the sweetest Sunday morning ever! Join us for a cozy breakfast and magical meet & greet with JJ from CoComelon at Captain Hooks Play. Sunday, September 28 9:00 AM – JJ arrives at 9:30 AM Captain Hooks Play Wear your comfiest pajamas and enjoy: Fluffy pancakes & sausage breakfast Meet & greet + photos with JJ Singing, dancing & lots of giggles Tickets:$25 + tax — First child$20 + tax — Each additional child$7 + tax — Adults Spots are limited—book now to make this morning unforgettable! https://captainhooksplayroom.as.me/.../calendar/8210120
Free kids' activities & cozy book nook alongside a pop-up children's book fair! Interactive, engaging, and educational books and activities for kids of all ages.
Please join us at the Lake on Sunday, September 28 for Ridley Park's Annual Victorian Fair (& Market)! Over 60 vendors will line up along Constitution Avenue, along the path to the bridge, and over on the dockside. Shop from a wide variety of art, decor, jewelry, snacks, wine, and more. Grab snacks from the food trucks and then gather with friends and family at the beer garden, while watching live theater and band performances at the stage, both outside the Pump House. The Pump House will also house an exhibit curated by the Ridley Park Historical Society, paying tribute to Taylor Hospital and host the Great Ridley Park Cake Off being organized by the Ridley Park Free Library.
Newportville Fire Company Car Show & Fire Prevention DaySunday, September 28th, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM We’re bringing the heat — and the horsepower!Join us for our annual Car Show, now combined with our Fire Prevention Day to create one unforgettable community event. All vehicles are welcome — cars, jeeps, modified rides, rat rods, motorcycles, and stock builds.Registration: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM | $20 per vehicleSpectators attend for free! Trophies include:• Top 30 Awards• 5’ Best of Show Trophy• Plus other specialty awards! Event Highlights:• Delicious food & drinks by our Auxiliary• Fire truck tours• Gear demos & equipment displays• Inflatable fire safety education house• Trophy ceremony• Newportville Fire apparel for sale• Local vendors• Raffle baskets & 50/50 tickets
Do your 3-8 year old kids love Halloween? Get the fun started early at Graeme Park on Sunday, September 28 at 1:00 pm with a spooky, fun, interactive story in the Keith House parlor where children will help make the tale their own. We will also have two different Halloween crafts and treat bags that they can fill with goodies donated by our volunteers. Cost is $5 for one child or $10 for 2 or more children from the same household, which benefits the Friends of Graeme Park, a non-profit organization. Please RSVP to beth.maccausland@gmail.com so we know how many crafts to prepare for and pay at the door. Costumes encouraged, but not necessary.
ring the whole family for an afternoon of food, games, activities, photo booth and more!
THE BEST FOLIAGE IN PENNSYLVANIA! Spectacular autumn colors and the rich fragrances of fall in the Secret Valley delight the senses while locally-produced autumn snacks and ciders available on board warm the soul. Ride in our Deluxe-Coach, Dining car, Beaver car, or Lounge and bask in the colors of the season or take in the crisp fall air on our open-air car, available to all passengers throughout the ride. PLEASE NOTE: This excursion does not include meal service. However, drinks and light fare are available for purchase throughout the train from our à la carte menu. First Class (Parlor Car): Passengers in the First-Class Parlor car will receive a complimentary beverage, a champagne toast, an hors d’oeuvres plate and dessert. Drinks and light fare are also available for purchase throughout the train from our à la carte menu. The first-class cars are reserved for ages 13+. Dining (Dining Car & Lounge Car): Passengers in Dining class can enjoy our light-fare à la carte menu with delicious seasonal snacks and beverages as no meals are served on this excursion. Coach Class (Coach Car & Diplomat): Passengers in the Coach class cars will have the option to purchase from our à la carte menu as no meals are served in these cars. All excursions are subject to change/postponement/cancellation at the discretion of the Colebrookdale Railroad. Fares shown below are approximate and can vary with the offerings of each excursion. Train operates rain or shine unless otherwise noted. Please Note, our ADA-accessible car is currently not available.
Who is Gus? Gus the Brahman is a saddle-broke American Brahman steer. He’s owned by Dan and Charlene Welsh of Palmerton, PA. They take him to events to help promote not only the Brahman breed but agriculture as a whole. People of all ages can sit in the saddle and have their pictures taken Cost $10 per person
Every autumn the streets of New Holland play host to the town’s magnificent celebration of farm and community. The fair is centered on the 100 blocks of East and West Main Street. There is no admission fee and parking can be found on many of the streets surrounding the fair. Paid parking is offered by several local organizations around New Holland. There’s a midway filled with food, games, and rides along with exhibits, livestock shows, parades, contests, and kid’s events. Wednesday evening is the parade. Come out and enjoy one of New Holland’s dearest traditions for over 90 years!
Join us for a weekend filled with fun, local food, and festivities as we celebrate more than a century of community tradition. From talented local artisans and barnyard animals to carnival games, a showcase of community-made creations in the Exhibit Barn, and toe-tapping live entertainment, there is something for everyone at the Fair!
This seasonal favorite is back at Highland Orchards! Practice yoga with a real pumpkin. Then decorate and bring the pumpkin home for a fun fall decoration. After yoga, stay and play on the Highland Orchard playground, hang with the animals, and enjoy all of the fall activities. $12/ Child. Adults are FREE and encouraged to participate. To register, Venmo: @RebeccaSeidenberger (Preferred) or visit: https://www.yogawithmsrebecca.com/classesBYO Yoga mat or beach towel. This event is (light) rain or shine
✨🎤 Taylor’d Crêpe Day at Piccola Stella! 🎶🥞 As a lifelong Swiftie and new creperie owner, I knew I had to celebrate the release of our girl’s brand-new album in the sweetest way possible! 💖 Join us on October 3 from 11–7 for a day filled with: ✨ Themed crêpe + drink specials (inspired by Life of a Showgirl) ✨ Taylor vinyls spinning all day long ✨ Sing-alongs + fun Swiftie activities (more surprises to come!) I can’t wait to celebrate this magical release with friends old and new—and finally meet more of our amazing Swiftie community. 💎♥️ Let’s make October 3rd one to remember!
Come explore the vibrant art scene in Downtown West Chester during our Fall 2025 Gallery Walk! 🎨🖌️ Stroll through town on Friday, October 3rd from 4PM – 8PM for a self-guided tour celebrating our incredible local galleries and artists. 📍 What to Expect: • Explore multiple galleries and businesses showcasing talented Chester County artists • Discover unique artwork (maybe even find the perfect piece for your home!) • Mingle with fellow art lovers and creatives • Enjoy refreshments & light appetizers at select stops Presented by Founders Brewing Co. & hosted by Downtown West Chester, this event is FREE and open to the public. Rain or shine! Plus, enjoy FREE on-street parking starting at 4PM. 🚗 📍 How to Join: • Grab a brochure at any participating location on event night • Visit our website to plan your route: www.downtownwestchester.com/gallerywalk • Check out all available parking here: www.downtownwestchester.com/parking