Over 70 carvers sculpt, saw and chisel giant pumpkins — some weighing up to 400 pounds — before crowds of onlookers. Back in the early 1970s, Andrew and Jamie Wyeth carved pumpkins to decorate the Chadds Ford Inn. Others joined. Today, enjoy live music, food trucks, kid-friendly haunted trails, raffles and more. $15 adult, $5 […]
Celebrate “zoo-style.” It’s a merry — not scary — event. Wear a costume and bring your own bag for treats. Great photo ops! $8. 10 to 3 p.m. 1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington. BrandywineZoo.org
Find adventure and outdoor fun, maritime history and cultural events with annual community festivals. July 4, DE250 Independence Day; Oct. 17, Halloween Ghost Ship. 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, then return. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10 am, noon and 2 pm. $25–$30. WCRailroad.com
Celebrate the season with local artisans, all ages crafts, costume contests, a scavenger hunt, live music, food and beer trucks. Stroud Preserve, 454 N. Creek Rd., West Chester. 1 to 5 pm. Registration req. NatLands.org
Enjoy food, live music, dancing, play areas and games for all ages and the sight of the sky lit with thousands of lanterns. 1537 W. Doe Run Rd., Kennett Square. 3:30 pm. $41–$75. TheLightsFest.com
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, then return. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. 10 am, noon and 2 pm. $25–$30. WCRailroad.com
Featuring live music, food and beer trucks, activities for kids and seasonal activities. 835 Kenmara Dr., West Chester. Noon to 4. EastBradford.org
Ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Afterwards, they’ll enjoy a sensory station with objects and activities to match the day’s story. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur. 11 am. $8–$25. Winterthur.org
Walk through an enchanted meadow, visit Disney characters, Pixar heroes, Harry Potter’s wizards and others. Collect treats and pose for pictures. $6. 30 minutes. 6 p.m. 41 Adams Dam Rd., Wilmington. DEStateParks.com/Park/Brandywine-Creek
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