Ryan and Friends in Lancaster
More antics, more parody songs, and more lovable characters from everyone’s favorite comic crew. Children 3 and younger are free
More antics, more parody songs, and more lovable characters from everyone’s favorite comic crew. Children 3 and younger are free
We’re giving the most important meal of the day a BIG upgrade! Enjoy a delicious outdoor breakfast buffet, right next to our animals. After you’ve cleared your plate, you’ll enjoy an exclusive interaction with the respective animals dedicated to your reservation! Space is limited for this event, so don’t delay in purchasing your tickets! Dates: ** 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ** May 23 & 24: Giraffe Edition June 20 & 21: Giraffe Edition July 18 & 19: Harmony Hideaway Edition August 22 & 23: Monkey Edition September 19 & 20: Education Edition October 17 & 18: Jaguar Edition Menu: Scrambled Eggs Sausage Turkey Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Waffles and Toppings Fresh Fruit Cookies Cash bar of beer, wine, and seltzer available Pricing: Yearly Member: $45.00 pp Non- Member: $50.00 pp Under 2: $12.00 pp Purchase Tickets Breakfast with the Animals will be held rain or shine Please bring your own highchairs, we have a limited amount and it is first come first served. *Parties/families wishing to sit together must register under the same name. Those who do not do so at least 48 hours in advance will run the risk of sitting separate from the other party they wish to sit with. OUR POLICY: NO REFUNDS OR RESCHEDULING. BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. ELMWOOD PARK ZOO HAS THE RIGHT TO CANCEL, CHANGE, OR POSTPONE ANY PROGRAM/EVENT. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ZOO CANCELS THE PROGRAM/EVENT, TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY.
Escape into Wonder What begins as a single step into a forgotten magic shop transforms into a spellbinding magical experience for the whole family. Enchanted is an invitation into the extraordinary where every artifact holds a secret and every illusion becomes a doorway to another world. Filled with jaw-dropping effects and immersive storytelling, this unforgettable journey will transport guests out of reality and into the unimaginable! IF YOU ARE PURCHASING DINNER & SHOW, please arrive at your event start time (12:45 or 5:30). Show will begin at either 2 PM or 7 PM. Show duration just under 2 hours. Total experience 3.5 hours. Concessions, beer, wine, and specialty drinks available for an additional purchase. Dinner & Show Premium Experience Priced per Person • Preferred Seating • All Ages $ 112.95 Adult Ages 13+ $ 84.70 Child Ages 4 - 12 $ 42.89 Toddler Ages 3 and Under Show Only Adult Ages 13+ $ 58.80 Child Ages 4 - 12 $ 29.91 Toddler Ages 3 and Under All prices are inclusive of taxes and fees Upgrade to our Enchanted Premium Experience for only $25.* Designed for guests who want an immersive way to experience Enchanted! Enjoy preferred seating with the best views in the theater, while indulging in four magical food and beverage experiences, each presented with their own dramatic flare. Your experience starts with a welcome beverage poured by our aerialist, moves on to our decadent appetizer, cocktail, and dessert. Every element is crafted to make your evening unforgettable! Admission to Grand Magical Buffet and our new 2026 magic show are included. *Only $25 more than the Adult Dinner & Show Ticket price.
Every day from September 7 through October 26 An autumn tradition continues! For six fun-filled weeks, over 100 scarecrows line the brick pathways of our autumn-tinted Village. Some are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations. The display is free and on view every day through October 26. Guests can vote for their favorite scarecrows via the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Creators of the winning scarecrows in each category win prizes. Scarecrow Festival September 19 & 20 A weekend of fall family fun including scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin painting, live musical entertainment, and children’s activities. The event hours are 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on both days. Click here to learn more. Scarecrow-Making Workshops September 19, 20, 26 Construct a life-size scarecrow to take home. You will be provided with step-by-step instructions, plenty of straw, and a pre-made kit containing clothing, and decorations. Click here to learn more. Reserve your space today: workshops fill up quickly!
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.
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.
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)
A spooktacular family-friendly Halloween event! We keep the "happy" in "Happy Hauntings" during this special time of year, open weekends mid-September and October.
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.
Daytime Events 10am-4:30pm Daily (Weather Permitting) Regular tickets for daytime events can be purchased day-of, in person, with cash, card, or check. PUMPKINLAND 2026 Dates – September 19th thru November 1st This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay hutch, & over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit! DAYTIME HAYRIDES – $10 2026 Dates – September 19th thru November 1st (Everyday) Kids will adore a daytime hayride through friendly woods. Appropriate for all ages. MAZES – $5 Includes Cornstalk Maze, Halloween Funhouse, and Casper’s Castle. Combo Ticket for Daytime Hayride and Mazes – $13 Children 2 and under can participate in all events for free with a paid adult.
Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You’ll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about the harsh winter conditions they faced, and discover how their courage set the stage for the pivotal victories at Trenton and Princeton. Whether you’re a history lover or simply looking for a unique fall experience, this after-dark tour is sure to leave a lasting impression. Space is limited, reserve your spot today and witness the past come to life under lantern light. Fridays & Saturdays | September 25 – November 7 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Come join in on our final show of the year celebrating "A Time of Harvest". Special events will be held for children on Saturday including the Pedal Tractor Pull, Harvest Rides, and other events for children including Pumpkin Face Painting and a Barrel Train Ride. Rough and Tumble equipment will be in operation from steam trains, gas engines, and the model shops to steam traction engines, and more. Antique and Classic Tractor pulls weigh in Fri 4-6 pm. and pulling starting at 6 pm. R & T Members Free, Children under 6 years Free, $5.00 per person age 6 to 12, $10.00 per person over 12 years old.
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 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*
Superheroes Assemble! Join us October 10 at the Strasburg Rail Road, America’s longest running short line rail road, for Superhero Day. Back by popular demand, we are once again partnering with Enchanted Teapot to introduce you to several of your favorite world saving friends! Make the most of your family’s experience by customizing your day from the following options: Brunch + Coach Guest: Brunch 9:45am – 10:15am in Cafe’ 1832 10:15am – 10:45am: Meet & Greet- Join the Heroes in Lefever Hall for a photo opportunity. 11am Coach ride- Ride along with some of the characters and have more photos taken during the train ride. 11am Coach Ride Guest: Arrive 45 mins early to check in at the station. 10:15am – 10:45am: Meet & Greet- Join the Heroes in Lefever Hall for a photo opportunity. 11am Dining Car Guest: Arrive 45 mins early to check in at the station. 10:15am – 10:45am: Meet & Greet- Join the Heroes in Lefever Hall for a photo opportunity. Enjoy a 45 min train ride with our invited Heroes as you enjoy your meal aboard the train. There will be story time and a sing along with the character throughout the ride. As well as some onboard photos. 12pm Coach Ride Guest: Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to check-in. Enjoy a 45 min train ride with our invited Heros 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Meet & Greet- Join the Heroes in Lefever Hall for a photo opportunity. 12pm Dining Car Guest: Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to check-in. Enjoy a 45 min train ride with our invited Heros. 12:45pm – 1:30pm: Meet & Greet- Join the Heroes in Lefever Hall for a photo opportunity.