Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th

A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
September 22nd, 23rd, and 24th 




What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do!




What better way to kick off our fall harvest season than with our annual Arts & Craft Festival! We welcome select local artists and crafts persons to gather and sell their wares. Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances you will get a chance to shop for that unique find by browsing a variety of handmade wood crafts, jewelry, photography, candles and more! Bring the family for a fun-filled day that everyone will enjoy.


Mark your calendars! September 21st-24th.
Free admission & free parking!
Join us for authentic Greek dishes, pastries, and Greek beer/wine. Our Signature Lamb Shank and Hand Carved Gyro are made for the Gods.
Multiple vendors, music, and traditional Greek folk dancing!




Come experience the national parks! On September 24, 2022, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. 



Linvilla Orchard's famous Hayride to the Witch's House is a hayride to visit the friendly Witch in the woods. The witch tells stories and jokes and gives all of the kids a treat. The hayride will end at a campfire where there will be Cider and Marshmallows! This hayride is especially for young children! This is not a haunted hayride. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join their children on the ride.



Over 50 Artist Vendors, fun kids activities, live music, art raffle, and much more.



Teens and Tweens will enjoy The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride, which has been voted the #1 haunt in the country and has been featured on the Travel Channel. 




The Second Annual Upper Providence Township Community Day promises an array of activities that cater to every member of the family. Kicking off the festivities at 9 a.m. will be the Giddy-UP 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, offering both runners and walkers the chance to start the event on a healthy note while enjoying the stunning surroundings of Rose Tree Park.

The event will also feature an exciting lineup of community vendors, showcasing local artists, businesses, and organizations. For food enthusiasts, the event will host a selection of food trucks, presenting a variety of culinary options.




All aboard the Dinosaur Train at Please Touch Museum! This traveling exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities.




Experience NEW Fintastic Fall Days only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as glowing gourds in the shapes of aquatic animals take over the aquarium, ready to delight with daytime fun! Explore among glowing sea creatures, discover underwater pumpkin carvers, and embark on a search for illuminating surprises waiting around every corner. Experience the adventure before it glows away!




Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See our piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! We do not do Pick-Your-Own pumpkins at Linvilla. Our Pumpkins are all pre-harvested and displayed in bins. Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, featuring local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.



Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven, and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed shows and parades, participating in our Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume.



Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate. Guests can experience themed entertainment, food,  contests, and activities. Tickets should be purchased online in advance to guarantee admission.



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)




The Philadelphia Museum of Art guests can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.



Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids' birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you'll see why we're more than just a trampoline park.


Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will. 

2023 The Best Pumpkin Patches Near Delaware County

It's time to find the perfect pumpkin to decorate.  We have a list of the best pumpkin patches in and around the Philadelphia Area.  We even included a few pumpkin events for your family to visit for some inspiration.


Photo courtesy of Highland Orchards



Pumpkins and apples for as far as your eye can see!  Ride our shuttle service to our orchards and pumpkin patches or select from our ever-growing selection at our farm market.  


Photo courtesy of Colonial Gardens





This Halloween display of colorful cartoon characters, scarecrows, hay hutch, & over ten tons of pumpkins is always a hit!



Photo courtesy of Shady Brook Farms




Bring the family for a day or night down on the farm! There's endless fun, including apple picking & sunflowers (while supplies last), pumpkin picking, wagon rides, LIVE music, tasty food, spirited drinks, loads of activities for the kiddos + Eerie Illuminations...a super fun Halloween light show.








An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware Valley Residents. During September and October, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, local history, and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.


Photo courtesy of Milky Way Farm

 
Our annual pumpkin harvest season at Milky Way Farm runs Sept 23-Oct 29, 2023. For Saturdays and Sundays, purchase $5 admission tickets for each person. Wander through the corn maze, take family photos, visit the farm animals, and stroll to one of our pumpkin patches through our farm meadow as part of your 2-hour experience. New this year, purchase a $9 admission ticket and also be able to hop on one of our ticketed hayrides to a different pumpkin patch.
 




Photo courtesy of Arasapha Farm


Arasapha Farm is re-opening this year with lots of new additions and family fun. The corn maze has been planted, and new games make it more fun than ever. Other activities include pumpkin picking. This includes a Hayride to the Corn Maze and back to the courtyard. Our picnic areas and other activities are available for Birthday parties, family reunions, and other gatherings. Parties include a jump on the pillow bounce, pallet maze, tractor and truck playground, and corn cannons.



Photo courtesy of Lytle's Farm



Pick-your-own pumpkin patch with a free hayride out to the fields.  Beyond the patch, you can find pumpkins and gourds in all sizes and colors, corn stalks, straw bales, a corn maze, and more.   





Ride a tractor-drawn wagon out to the pumpkin patch, where you can spend as long as you want to select the perfect pumpkins for every member of the family. Be sure you bring along your camera for some priceless photos. Of course, you can also just take the hayride and get your pumpkins on another weekend.









Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th, 4pm - 9pm

Saturday, October 21st, 3pm - 9pm

Join us for a three-day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights, enjoy a 'kid-friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, and live music. Food, local craft beer, and wine are available for purchase.




2023 Fall Activities Guide for The Delaware County Area



The kids are back to school, and cooler weather is here. There are plenty of hayrides, apple festivals, pumpkin picking, and many more fall events happening in the area this fall.






September 16th through November 5th

An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware Valley Residents. During the months of September and October, Pumpkinland takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, local history, and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.





September 15th through November 4th

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm is a 15-acre farm located in Lancaster, with 50+ Farm Fun activities, including the Hay Chute Slide and Straw Bale Racer, Jump Pillow, Farm Tour Wagon Ride, Petting Zoo and Farm Experience Center, Corny’s Ball-cade, and everyone's favorite the Corn Maze.






September 23rd -October 29th

Visit Pumpkin Garden, where your kids will love the pillow bounce, moon bounces, the brand new barn bounce, and pumpkin jump. Have a blast with the corn cannon. Mine for gems at our all-new gem mining experience. Visit the animals at the Petting Zoo. With train rides, pedal carts, hay bale mazes, and more, the kids are sure to have fun! But the fun doesn’t end there! Take a hayride down to the Pumpkin Patch to pick your own pumpkin. Or see if how quickly you can find your way through the 5-acre corn maze.





September 23rd -October 30th

Linvilla Orchard's famous Hayride to the Witches’ House is a hayride to visit the friendly Witches’ House in the woods. The witch tells stories and jokes and gives all of the kids a treat. The hayride ends at a campfire, where you receive a sample of apple cider and marshmallows to roast.







October 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29th

Philadelphia Zoo is adding a little green to your Halloween with the return of
 Boo at the Zoo!
Enjoy festive fall offerings available for purchase throughout the Zoo: hot apple cider, reusable Boo at the Zoo trick-or-treat bags, and much more!
Set out on a Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt and discover your favorite animals in the form of life-size scarecrows!







September 22nd -October 31st

Teens and Tweens will enjoy The Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride that has been voted the #1 haunt in the country and has been featured on the Travel Channel. 





October 19th - 21st

Join us for a three-day Chadds Ford tradition where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights enjoy a 'kid-friendly' Haunted Trail, raffle prizes, and live music. Food, local craft beer, and wine are available for purchase.






September 16th - October 29th

Over 100 spectacular scarecrows line the autumn-tinted pathways of Peddler’s Village during our 42nd annual Scarecrows in the Village, on display from September 6 through October 30! For eight fun-filled weeks, view and vote for your favorite larger-than-life creations in this Bucks County tradition. Some scarecrows are inspired by famous characters, some are humorous, some are scary – but all of them are carefully handmade by Philly-area residents and organizations.

Enjoy fun fall activities, including our annual Scarecrow-Making Workshops (reserve your spot online) and pumpkin painting, live entertainment every weekend, and delicious fall-inspired specials at Village restaurants.

 

                                 


Weekends starting September 30th -October 29th

Enjoy a fully decorated park full of family-friendly ghouls, ghosts, and spooks! Soak in the colors of fall with all your royal friends at Dutch Wonderland in a safe non-scary environment for kids! Laugh, scream, and cackle with over 30 of our favorite rides and attractions themed for the season! 



October 20th- October 22nd
10:00am to 3:00pm

Celebrate Halloween Brandywine Zoo-style with this merry, not scary, event. All are invited to wear costumes while visiting the zoo animals. Plenty of treats and activities. Kids will receive a pre-packaged treat bag at the end! Members DO NOT need to register for this event! Tickets are available at the door and online. Online purchase recommended. 





September 16 - November 5

Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven, and guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats! 







 October 28th

1:00pm to 4:00pm

At 1pm, on the corner of Forrest and Haverford Avenues, Halloween kicks off with this popular annual scavenger hunt. Children of all ages are invited to join in this free event, where kids search downtown Narberth high and low for the witchiest witches around. They collect treats along the way and then return to the start to collect a Halloween prize.



Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids September 15th, 16th, and 17th

A list of the best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
 September 15th, 16th, and 17th

What to do this weekend with your family? There is so much to do for families and kids. We invite you to check out our events calendar, with many family-friendly events and things to do on the weekends and every day of the week. We constantly update our events calendar, so there is always something new and exciting to do!



Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. See our piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes — over 100 tons on display! We do not do Pick-Your-Own pumpkins at Linvilla. Our Pumpkins are all pre-harvested and displayed in bins. Larger-than-life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, featuring local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.



The Wayne Business Association is proud to have hosted this award-winning event for generations of families and is excited to welcome our community to the 31st  Annual Radnor Fall Festival on Sunday, September 17th.  The day will be filled with fun for all ages, with children’s rides, moon bounces, face painters, and more. Enjoy live performances from local dance troupes- Main Line Dance Company and Contempra Dance- Live Music from the bands at Bach to Rock and thrilling performances from SKY Martial Arts!



Professional kite-makers from the South Jersey Kite Flyers’ Association will guide participants age 3 & up in assembling and personalizing their own kite. Drop by the library’s back lawn anytime between 10 AM and Noon. 



Join Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he greets friends of all ages. Thomas and his friends return to the Strasburg Rail Road in 2023!

Thomas the Tank Engine — the famous steam locomotive from the Island of Sodor — will pull your 45-minute excursion ride (4.5 miles east and 4.5 miles returning west on the same track) through the beautiful Lancaster County countryside.

This is the full 45-minute train ride to Paradise, Pennsylvania, pulled by the fully operational steam Thomas the Tank Engine.




The Lancaster Balloon Festival is a one-of-a-kind event in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Hosted in the village of Bird-in-Hand, PA the festival features the mass launch of dozens of big, beautiful balloons, family entertainment, delicious food, and Amish goods.



Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven, and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating, Halloween-themed shows and parades, participating in our Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume.



Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate. Guests can experience themed entertainment, food,  contests, and activities. Tickets should be purchased online in advance to guarantee admission.



Children of all ages are welcome to sit and listen, ask questions, doodle, draw, paste, and color to their heart's content. (Accompanying adults are also welcome to get involved!)




The Philadelphia Museum of Art guests can pay what they wish for admission every Friday evening and the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are required.



Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park have adventures behind every corner. They are the ultimate indoor playground for your entire family. Take your kids' birthday party to the next level or spend a day of fun with the family, and you'll see why we're more than just a trampoline park.


Fun Things to Do With Kids In Delaware County is not responsible for and can not be held liable for any events or activities posted on this blog. Events and activities are posted for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the times, dates, or locations of activities and events. We also do not ensure that you and your kids will have fun, but we hope you will. 

Hyatt Place in Kent Narrows, Maryland



Recently, we spent two days in Kent Narrows, Maryland, and we stayed at the Hyatt Place Kent Narrows. This hotel is nestled on the picturesque shores of the Chesapeake Bay. This waterfront town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. This destination promises an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking spacious rooms, waterfront views, complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, fitness facilities, and abundant outdoor spaces to enjoy the scenery.










Spacious Rooms with a View

Upon stepping into the Hyatt Place in Kent Narrows, one is immediately struck by the spaciousness of the guest rooms. The hotel offers a variety of room options, each tastefully decorated and designed for ultimate comfort. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with family, you'll find the perfect accommodation to suit your needs.

What truly sets the Hyatt Place apart is its breathtaking waterfront views. Many rooms come with private balconies or large windows that provide guests with stunning vistas of the Chesapeake Bay. There's nothing quite like waking up to the sight of boats gliding by and the gentle shimmering sunlight on the water.







Complimentary Breakfast to Start Your Day

A great day starts with a great breakfast; the Hyatt Place in Kent Narrows understands that well. Guests can indulge in a complimentary breakfast buffet featuring a variety of delicious options to cater to all tastes. From freshly baked pastries and cereals to made-to-order omelets and hot coffee, this breakfast ensures you have the energy you need for a day of exploration.






Indoor Pool and Fitness Room

The Hyatt Place offers a modern fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment for those who wish to maintain their fitness routine or unwind. After a satisfying workout, you can take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. Whether you prefer laps or lounging by the poolside, it's a great way to relax and rejuvenate during your stay.



Outdoor Bliss

The Hyatt Place in Kent Narrows has mastered the art of making the most of its stunning waterfront location. There are plenty of places to sit outside and soak in the views. From comfortable lounge chairs on the hotel's expansive waterfront deck to peaceful benches scattered around the property, you can find your perfect spot to unwind. The gentle rustling of leaves, the salty breeze, and the calming sound of the water create a relaxing atmosphere.



Close to Dining Delights

When it's time to venture beyond the hotel, you'll be pleased to discover that Hyatt Place is ideally located close to many dining options. Whether you're craving fresh seafood, hearty steaks, or international cuisine, you'll find it just a short stroll away. Some restaurants even offer outdoor seating with equally mesmerizing water views, enhancing your dining experience.


Affordable Rates 

Considering this is a waterfront hotel with incredible views located next to world-class Maryland seafood restaurants and dockside bars, the room rate will astound you, and it is only 1.5 hours away from the Philadelphia suburbs.   



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