Gather your family or closest group of friends and plan a visit to the 12 inspiring attractions across Wilmington & the Brandywine Valley. With the Passport you can explore at your own pace or spread your visits across the entire spring, summer and fall. For tickets, VisitWilmingtonDE.com/Passport.
Over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists and will then be lit and displayed. Enjoy a kid-friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music. Food, local craft beer and wine are available. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Thurs–Fri, 4 to 9; Sat, 3 to 9. $5–$15. ChaddsFordHistory.org.
Fun for the whole family with auctions, raffles, breakfast and lunch fare, vendors, children’s activities and a meet and greet with animals from LaMancha Animal Rescue. 535 Gradyville Rd., Newtown Square. 9 to 2:30. Free. WhiteHorseVillage.org.
All are invited to assist professional archaeologists with excavations at Newlin Grist Mill as the site celebrates and participates in International Archaeology Day. 219 Cheyney Rd., Glen Mills. 10 to 3. Free. NewlinGristMill.org.
Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. July 13, Captain Kidd’s Pirate Adventure Day, noon to 4 pm; Oct. 19, Halloween Ghost Ship, noon to 4 pm. Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E. 7th St. KalmarNyckel.org.
Enjoy a brisk fall afternoon along the picturesque Chester Creek Valley on a 90-minute journey back in time to the village of Glen Mills and return. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10 am, noon and 2 pm. $25–$30. WCRailroad.com.
Begins on Market St. between Church & Darlington Sts. Marching bands and cheerleading performances featured. Market St. 7 pm. Rain date, Oct. 24. West-Chester.com.
Families are invited to participate in a spooky scavenger hunt through The Willows Trail, then receive a free pumpkin, a special prize and a chance at a special prize playing Halloween Plinko. Rain date, Oct. 25. 490 Darby-Paoli Rd., Radnor. Noon to 3. Pre-reg. required, Radnor.com/Spook.
Wear your favorite costume and ride to the Glen Mills station. Explore the historic station and picnic grove and collect a few treats while on the train. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10, noon and 2. $10–$30. WCRailroad.com.
Come in costume and enjoy activities and treats at the museum. 1220 American Blvd.,West Chester. 6 to 8 pm. $15. Under 12, free. AmericanHelicopter.Museum.
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