Published September 22, 2019
Your Guide to Fantastic Fall Events in Philly
If you’re trying to come up with ways to mark items off your fall bucket list, look no further! This guide has all you need to plan for a jam-packed fall that is filled with excitement, crunchy leaves, and plenty of pumpkin spice!
Take a look at everything happening in and around Philly.
Weekends September 7- October 27
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia.
Massive bales of hay create the structure for this epic straw maze. Designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this mind-twister promises to be a blast!
Fall Festival at Hellerick's Family Farm
September 14- November 3
Hellerick’s Family Farm
Doylestown, PA
A day filled with fall themed fun awaits at this autumn paradise in Bucks County. Enjoy the farm, the farm market, and all the activities available during this festival.
Johnson's Corner Fall Picking and Hayrides
September 8- October 31
Johnson’s Corner Farm
Medford, NJ
Pick your own fall produce on the grounds at Johnson’s Corner Farm and participate in tons of fall fun at this working farm.
Pumpkinland at Linvila Orchards
September 14- November 10
Linvila Orchards
Media, PA
For years, this has been an autumn tradition for residents of the Delaware Valley. Shop a variety of amazing pumpkins, go for a hayride, see the ponies, or find your way through the cornfield maze.
October 5
Ridge Ave. Between Lyceum Ave. and Leverington Ave. in Roxborough
Philadelphia, PA
This neighborhood Oktoberfest will have food trucks, carnival games, and hilarious competitions throughout the entire day of the festival.
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Select Dates September 21- November 3
Sesame Place
Middle Township, Pennsylvania
This is a family friendly Halloween extravaganza perfect for families with little ones. Enjoy Halloween themed shows, wear your best costume, and enjoy the Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade!
September 28
Harriton House
Bryn Mawr, PA
Step back in time for some fall fun at Harriton House. This annual event features antiques, crafts, bluegrass music, weavers, and plenty of historic events to fill the day!
September 29
Chestnut Hill Neighborhood
Philadelphia, PA
Come to see the best of the local arts scene and support local artists in Chestnut Hill!
The Glow: A Jack O'Lantern Experience
October 3- November 3
West Fairmount Park
Philadelphia, PA
Check out thousands of spooky and silly hand-carved jack-o-lanterns at this travelling event. This tour will only be in Philly for a limited time, don’t miss it!
Twenty-Third Street Armory Oktoberfest
October 18-19
Twenty-Third Street Armory
Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate Oktoberfest at this rousing festival. Grab a beer and enjoy the authentic Munich festival tent in the middle pf Philly!
Fridays and Saturdays in October
Fort Mifflin
Philadelphia, PA
Fort Mifflin is known as one of the most haunted places in the entire country. Take a ghost tour this October to get into the Halloween spirit!
Pumpkin Painting, Lovett Memorial Library
October 16
4:00 PM
Lovett Memorial Library
Philadelphia, PA
Instead of carving, decorate a pumpkin with paint! The library has all the supplies, just bring your creative spirit to this event.
October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate Halloween with your favorite animals. Enjoy a stroll around the zoo to get into the Halloween spirit!
October 23
6:30 PM
Geln Foerd Mansion
Philadelphia, PA
Kids aged 2ndgrade and older are invited to come and hear spooky stories told in this historic mansion.
September 9- October 27
Peddler’s Village
Lahaska, Bucks County, PA
For the 40thyear in a row, this tradition returns to Peddler’s Village! See a huge variety of silly scarecrows on the grounds. This event features over 100 scarecrows and you’ll need to vote for your very favorite of the bunch!
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