Enjoy a train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a summer afternoon. Pack a lunch to have during your stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove. 230 E. Market St., West Chester. Noon. $25. WCRailroad.com
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1 event,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 |
1 event,Celebrate “America at 250: Rooted in Freedom, Raised by Farming” with livestock shows, arts and crafts, antique cars, a tractor parade, entertainment, food and more. 147 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square. Fri, 3 to 9; Sat, 10 to 9; Sun, 10 to 4:30. Free. Parking, $5 per person or $10 per carload. UCFair.org |
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Get up close to trucks and tractors, suit up in firefighter gear, take a hayride and milk a mechanical cow. 5105 Kennett Pk., Winterthur, DE. 10 to 4. $12–$27. Winterthur.org
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A fun-filled day for the whole family with flea market and auction tent sale, food booths, midway games and prizes, mini-train ride and pumpkin painting. Benefits the church’s outreach partners. 763 S. Valley Forge Rd., Wayne. 10 to 4. $2–$10. 610-688-7947; StDavidsChurch.org/Fair
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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with free family activities, including crafts, readings, art projects and a community time capsule. Contribute to a larger art project, enjoy food trucks and entertainment, and hear a local reading of the Declaration of Independence. Memorial Park, S. 3rd St. Noon to 3. CCCF250.org |
8 events,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
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Take a ride to this annual community day featuring live music, food trucks, petting zoo, historical reenactors, bounce castle, inflatable obstacle course, emergency vehicle touch-a-truck and more. Oakbourne Park, 1014 S. Concord Rd., West Chester. 11 to 3. Free. WesttownPA.org
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Join the fun at this street festival featuring food and craft vendors, Victory Brewing Beer Garden and live entertainment. Green St. & E. Pennsylvania Ave. 11 to 4. Rain or shine. DowningtownFallFest.com
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Spend the day enjoying fall-themed activities including tractor rides, pumpkin picking, mechanical bull, balloon twisters, food, entertainment and more. Rain date, Oct. 11. The Willows Park, 490 Darby Paoli Rd., Villanova. 11 to 4. Free. Radnor.com |
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1 event,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 |
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1 event,Come out for the hay rides, a family pumpkin carving contest, frozen turkey bowling, a petting zoo, pumpkin pie-eating contest, pony rides and free pumpkins for kids. 1580 Paoli Pk., West Chester. 10 am. FriendsOfEastGoshen.org |
2 events,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
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Celebrate autumn in this historic Chester Springs village with live music, village tours, a haunted history house, artist demonstrations, pumpkin painting and the Great Pumpkin Classic. A pumpkin carving contest adds to the festive fun. Rain or shine, free and open to the public. 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Noon to 4. YellowSprings.org |
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2 events,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 […] 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 |
2 events,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 |
6 events,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 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
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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 |
3 events,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
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Featuring live music, food and beer trucks, activities for kids and seasonal activities. 835 Kenmara Dr., West Chester. Noon to 4. EastBradford.org |
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1 event,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 |
1 event,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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It’s an all-day affair in Malvern. Trick-or-treat along King St., parade toward Burke Park and party at the Monster Mash, featuring live music, games, crafts, food and face-painting. 3 to 6 p.m. King St. & Burke Park, Malvern. Malvern.org/1285/Parks-And-Open-Space
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Family-friendly fun. Come in costume and enjoy spooky science activities and treats at the museum. 1220 American Blvd., West Chester. 6 to 8 pm. $15 (under two free). HelicopterMuseum.org |
3 events,Pick and paint a pumpkin from the patch. There’ll be face painting ($10) as well as apple cider donuts and Pumpkin Spice Sangria. On the 31st, don your costume and enjoy Halloween‑themed cocktails, face painting and the hay maze. Wine tasting, beer, cider, cheese, food trucks and live music. 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford. […]
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Kiddos in costume can follow the trail to collect treats from over 20 participating businesses throughout the Borough (look for the black and orange balloons). Kennett Collaborative, 106 W. State St., Kennett Square. 2 to 5 pm. Free. KennettCollaborative.org |
1 event,The 60th annual Delco Halloween Parade on State St. in Media features the Philly Ghostbusters and the Star Wars 501st Legion, comic book characters, scouting troops, dance academies and floats. Come in costume. Expect spooky surprises. 11 am. |
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1 event,Begins on Market St. between Church & Darlington Sts. Marching bands and cheerleading performances featured. Market St. 7 pm. West-Chester.com |
2 events,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 The Halloween Parade starts downtown at South and 3rd Sts. and features children’s marches, costume judging with awards, floats and community participation. 6:30 pm. |
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Kids 5 and under (with an adult) are invited to come in costume to trick or treat and have fun with pumpkin decorating and activities, 301 Iven Ave., Wayne. 9 to 2. Free. Register at Radnor.com/Treat |
2 events,Pick and paint a pumpkin from the patch. There’ll be face painting ($10) as well as apple cider donuts and Pumpkin Spice Sangria. On the 31st, don your costume and enjoy Halloween‑themed cocktails, face painting and the hay maze. Wine tasting, beer, cider, cheese, food trucks and live music. 124 Beaver Valley Rd., Chadds Ford. […]
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North Wayne Ave. in downtown Wayne is transformed into a magical realm of ghosts, goblins, princesses, superheroes and whimsical characters. The Wayne Art Center will host enchanting Halloween crafts. Businesses and restaurants are handing out treats. 1 to 3 p.m. WayneBusiness.com |