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Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport
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.
West Chester Railroad Fall Foliage Express
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.
The Great Pumpkin Carve 2024
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.
White Horse Village Octofair
White Horse Village Octofair
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.
International Archeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill
International Archeology Day at Newlin Grist Mill
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.
Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
Kalmar Nyckel, Tall Ship of Delaware
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.