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A family tradition featuring lots of activities including hayrides, pick-your-own apples and mazes. 137 W. Knowlton Rd., Media. Daily 8 to 6. Visit website for tickets. Linvilla.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 and return. Trains depart the station at 203 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com. Climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. Tour the 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family. 3000 Creek Rd., Yorklyn, DE. 12:30 to 4:30 pm. $8–$12. AuburnHeights.org.
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Tractor and pony rides, pumpkin patches and painting, hayrides, music and refreshments. 490 Darby-Paoli Rd., Radnor. 1 to 4. Free. Rain date, Oct. 8. Radnor.com. |
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Children ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Oct. 5: Tidy by Emily Gravet. Oct. 19: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. $8–$22. 11 am. Included with admission. Winterthur.org. |
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Games, pumpkin decorating, face painting and bouncy obstacle courses for the kids, plus live music, dancing, a dog costume contest, German food and a great beer selection — all under a huge tent. Rain or shine. Church of the Good Samaritan, 212 W. Lancaster Ave., Paoli. Noon to 7. Adults, $15. UMLRotary.org |
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A fun-filled day for the whole family with flea market, food booths, antiques and more. Midway games and prizes, mini-train ride and pumpkin- painting. Benefits the church’s 30+ outreach partners. 763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne. 10 to 4. $2–$10. StDavidsChurch.org/Fair.
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Get up close to trucks and tractors, check out other vehicles and equipment, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride and even milk a mechanical cow. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 4. $6–$20. Winterthur.org. |
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This family event features something for everyone. Carnival games, petting zoo, Bubbletopia, kid’s architectural dig box, historical reenactors, face painter, local vendors, live music and much more. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., West Chester. 11 to 3. Free. WesttownPA.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. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com. |
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Celebrating 99 years of agriculture and community in southern Chester County with family activities, music, animal exhibits, 5K Run & Walk, food, beer and wine garden, Cheshire Hunt Conservancy Foxhounds, auctions and more. New this year, kick off the fair with the first annual Thursday Night Tailgate featuring line dancing, music and raffle, 5 p.m. […] |
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Ignite your personalized sky lantern and let it take flight as you share stories, laughter and heartfelt moments with fellow sky gazers. Enjoy food, live music, dancing and the sight of the sky lit with thousands of lanterns. 1547 W. Doe Run Rd., Kennett Square. Gates open at 3 pm. $58–$68. TheLightsFest.com.
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A day of community and giving where you’ll enjoy artisanal craft vendors, quality thrifting, homemade soup and chili, baked goods and kids’ activities. Downingtown Friends Meeting, 800 E.Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. 9 to 4. Free. DowningtownFriendsMeeting.org.
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While the oyster is the star of the show, this festival features all the highlights of Kent County, including a variety of live music performances, children’s activities, music and craft vendors and, of course, lots of oysters. General parking is located at 21125 Sharp St., Rock Hall, MD. 10 to 4. RockHallFallFest.org. |
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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. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com. |
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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 for purchase. Chadds Ford Historical Society, 1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford. Thurs–Fri, 4 to 9; Sat, 3 to 9. $5–$15. GreatPumpkinCarve.com. Children ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories. Oct. 5: Tidy by Emily Gravet. Oct. 19: Fletcher and the Falling Leaves by Julia Rawlinson. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. $8–$22. 11 am. Included with admission. Winterthur.org. |
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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. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com. |
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Begins on Market St. between Church & Darlington. Marching bands and cheerleading performances featured. Market St. 7 pm. Rain date, Oct. 27. West-Chester.com. |
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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. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com.
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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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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. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com. 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. Noon and 2 pm. $18–$22. WCRailroad.com. |
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Now open, Wondrous Space—journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit. Opening in Feb., The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from the LEGO® brick. 222 N. 20th St., Philadelphia. Daily 9:30 to 5. $21–$25. FI.edu. |