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Fun Things To Do In Delaware County This Weekend For Families And Kids October 29th, 30th, and 31st

A list of best things to do in Delaware County this weekend
 October 29th, 30th, and 31st

  




What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back.



The 55th Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade will take place along State Street in Media,  beginning 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30th.  The parade will begin at the school and travel down State Street.  The rain date is Sunday, October 31st.



A Kid's Halloween Party is being thrown by the Media VFW on Saturday, October 30th from 10-12:00pm (then head right to the downtown Media Parade).



Come visit us on Saturday, October 30th to learn about the skills of daily life in the past that we can find in fairy tales. Kids (and kids at heart) are encouraged to come in costumes, particularly if they want to dress up as a character from their favorite fairy tale! There will be readings of fairy tales throughout the day. There will also be stations for each fairy tale with skills demonstrations and trick-or-treat kinds of prizes for the children to collect, so bring a bag or other container.



Get ready for a party that's been over 28 years in the making! Find out why UniverSoul Circus is the #BestCircusEver!



Come to Hedgerow to see this brand new adaptation of the classic tale Little Red Riding Hood. Join Little Red, Granny, the Wolf, and more on a journey through the woods with surprises and delight. To Grandmother’s House, we go!




Jack-o-lanterns created by our staff are lit nightly at dusk.




Announcing our annual Scare Wash! Pack your car with family and friends and join us for an evening of scares and fun. A covid friendly alternative to Halloween scare attractions, this event pairs scares with a car wash included! The event is occurring Friday-Sunday through October 30th, from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. Can't wait to see you there, bring your screams!




Join us at the zoo for some special after-hours trick-or-treating fun! This after-hours access of our regularly scheduled Boo at the Zoo event is specially geared for our guests with special needs along with their families and caregivers. This is a great opportunity to experience and enjoy Boo at the Zoo in a more relaxed setting, perfect for those with sensory sensitivities. Guests can walk the zoo and participate in treat stations, animal meet-and-greets, a costume parade, and more! Don’t forget your costume and your trick-or-treat bag!



Visit the Children’s Corner in the Idea Garden for interactive play. Find the perfect opportunity for a festive fall photo amid our whimsical seasonal display of pumpkins, gourds, and corn husk towers.



Join us for three spooky weekends this October during our annual fall extravaganza! Come dressed in your favorite costume; enjoy seasonal décor, photo opportunities, and festive fall offerings; and have a spooktacular time!




The Spooky Trail is back!!
Enjoy our family-friendly Spooky Trail open the entire month of October!



Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!



Take a 15 min hayride through our orchards and drops you off at a campfire with marshmallows and apple cider.



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. 



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! 



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 with 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.




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.



Pumpkinland is open from September 11th through November 7th and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. 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.

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 pre-harvested. Find a huge selection of straw bales, corn shocks, toys, and fall decorations of all kinds.

This year we will continue with tickets for our daytime activities as well as our Autumn Moon, Harvest, and Witch's Hayrides to help better accommodate the number of visitors throughout the day. Tickets are required for ages 1 and older.  11 months and under are complimentary.

Test your navigation skills in our straw bale and cornfield mazes and Pick Your Own fall apples. Grab some candy and caramel apples and see the Linvilla jack-o-lantern exhibit!



Join the fun at The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire  The Renaissance fair occurring over 13 weekends from early August through late October on the grounds of the Mount Hope Estate and Winery in Manheim, Pennsylvania. 



This year’s public environmental programming will look a bit different due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of a scheduled program led by our staff naturalist, we will be introducing new signage with fun facts, self-guided nature explorations, and exciting challenges for our park visitors! This month's theme is Monarchs.




Travel back in time 66 million years ago and journey to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Encounter 24 life-size creatures, learn about these prehistoric giants, the rise of humans, and our impact on wildlife and the planet!  Timed tickets are required.



Reel in fun and enjoy a day fishing at Linvilla's Orchard Lake!  Orchard Lake was originally constructed to provide irrigation water for some of the farm’s many crops.  However, creating a fishing destination was an equally important priority.  In 2004 trout fishing opened at Orchard Lake, and it has been a popular activity ever since.  Reserve tickets in advance.




Crisp, fresh, and altogether refreshing, autumn at Longwood is a season of constant shifts in hue and texture … yet ever-present beauty.



Guests to the Philadelphia Museum of Art 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.



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Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 26th, 27th and 28th

Our top 10 picks for this weekend October 26th, 27th and 28th




Friday

1. Digger and David Puppet Show: The Big Sleepover at Media-Upper Providence Library


2. Hayrides to the Witches House at Linvilla Orchards



Saturday 

3. 54th Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade (moved to Sunday 10/28)


4. Fall Fun at Prospect Park Free Library


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5.  Head to Michaels to make Monster Slime and Monster Bash crafts

 Storytime featuring "How to Scare a Ghost" at Barnes and Noble Broomall

7. Family Fun during the Harvest Hayride  at Arasapha Farms

8. Hayrides at Tyler Arboretum



Sunday  

9. The Media Theatre presents 5 Little Pumpkins


10.  Thornbury Park Halloween Parade and Fall Festival




* Check out our calendar for more ideas   

Halloween Parades and Halloween Events in the Philadelphia Area



Halloween Parades 


West Chester - October. 24th - 7PM

Downtown Oxford- October. 26th -6:30pm

Media - October. 27th - 2PM (State Street)

Caln Township - October 27th at 1 pm

The Witches of Narberth scavenger hunt October 27th 1pm to 4pm

Linvilla Orchards- October 28th -3pm

Thornbury -October 28th- 1:00 (Thornbury Park)

Narberth October 30th at 6pm 

Trick or Treating Safety Tips

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 27th, 28th, and 29th

Our top 10 picks for this weekend October 27th, 28th, and 29th

               






Friday


1.  Hayrides to the Witches House at Linvilla Orchards

2. Family Stories and Puppet Show at Media UP Library



Saturday 


3.  Head to Michaels to make Vampirina Treat Bag or make a last minute costume

4. 53rd Annual Delaware County Halloween Parade in Media

5. Head to Arasapha Farm's for some fall family fun


6. 
St. Luke's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest

7. Witches of Narberth scavenger hunt

8.  High-Tech Pumpkin Hunt at Tyler Arboretum (registration required)


Sunday  

9. STEM Halloween Party at Media UP Library


10. Get lost in a Corn Maze at Hurricane Hill Farm


* Check out our calendar for more ideas 

Halloween Parades and Halloween Events in the Philadelphia Area



Halloween Parades 
  • Thornbury -October 22nd- 1:00 (Thornbury Park)
  • Media - October. 28th - 2PM (State Street)

Amusement Park Halloween Fun

The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place



Delaware County Fall Events Guide


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


October 7th

The 18th century comes alive during this annual event, with the sights, sounds, and smells of colonial America. This event features demonstrations of various historic skills and trades, including blacksmithing, open-hearth cooking, Native American skills, and much more. Listen to music by the Colonial Revelers, learn colonial dancing, and have your silhouette made. Visitors can shop in the festival’s Colonial Market for handmade goods, including cornmeal ground in the site’s 1704 grist mill. Young visitors will especially enjoy painting a pumpkin, taking a hay ride, and seeing interactive performances by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre! The Fall Harvest Festival is a full day of fun for all ages.





September 9th 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.







Now 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 with 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 22nd -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 21st, 22nd, 28th, 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

For 26 years, the Haunted Hayride at Arasapha Farm has been scaring its visitors with amazing props, digital FX, great actors and extraordinary professional makeup. The Haunted Hayride is a 25 minute, action packed, heart pounding ride through the dark forest of Arasapha Farm.



September 16th - November 5th

Hayrides, Corn Maze, the Pumpkin Patch and all other attractions return on Sept. 16th. 
The Great Train Adventure Corn Maze -- Take a fascinating ride through the history of the railroad in America! Discover the role of early steam locomotives in the expansion of a newly formed nation. Maze design includes a dynamic view of a steam locomotive.


September 16th - October 30th

Every Weekend in the Fall. Activities including 
    Face paint, Scarecrow building (we provide clothes and hay, you assemble and can take home, Sand art, KidKorral and Hayrides  


October 19th-21st

Watch local artists carve huge pumpkins (5-9PM). See candle-lit carved pumpkins Fri.-Sat (5-9PM). All Three nights of family fun, food, live music, and hayrides!


November 17th -19th

Climb aboard our larger-than-life steam train and enjoy a 45-minute, round-trip ride through the tranquil Amish countryside to Paradise, PA, and back. Marvel at more than 1,000 acres of farm fields as they pass by your window.




October. 28th at 2pm [rain date: Oct. 30]

Everyone’s a kid again when it comes to Halloween horrors and freaky fun! Bring the family for another one of Media’s ‘monster’ street festivals. 

October 25th at 7pm

Enjoy the costumes, the kids, and the fun starts at 7pm for the West Chester Halloween Parade in downtown West Chester. Parade gathers on Market Street between Church & Darlington and continues down Market and up Gay Street.




September 11th - October 29th

Stroll among the scarecrows on display throughout the Village.



Pumpkin Days at Tyler Arboretum

October 14th -15th

Celebrate the season with Tyler’s Pumpkin Days celebration. Enjoy two days of family fun with music, games, crafts and more! Assemble your own scarecrow, pick a perfect pumpkin, and enjoy a hayride tour through Tyler’s fall colors. With stilt-walker-extraordinaire Samantha Hyman, face painting, balloon animals, and haunted tree houses there’s something for everyone.



September 30th -October 31st


See, touch, and say cheese for a festive fall photo with our pumpkins! Be sure not to miss our largest pumpkin on display, weighing in at more than 800 pounds in the Idea Garden's vegetable garden.



September 30th


The OPC Apple Festival is the perfect fall day trip destination! This free event for all ages will feature live entertainment, 80+ crafters, artisans, and vendors, demonstrations, delicious food (including food trucks and dozens of homemade apple pies!), kettle-cooked apple butter made on premises, old-fashioned pressed cider, silent auction, barrel train rides and lots of other fun activities for kids!




2016 Halloween Parades and Halloween Events in the Philadelphia Area



Halloween parades in the Philadelphia area:

  • Thornbury -October 23rd- 1:00 (Thornbury Park)
  • Media - October. 29th - 2PM (State Street)
  • Berwyn - Oct. 30th - 6:45PM (Berwyn Fire Station 23 Bridge Ave.) 

Fun Things To Do With Kids in Delaware County Top 10 Weekend Events for October 30, 31, & November 1

Our top 10 picks for this weekend October 30th, 31st & November 1st



Friday   

1. Hayrides to the Witches House at Linvilla Orchards

2.  “Swarthmore's Annual Halloween Tots Parade” 


3. Preschool Trick-or-Treating at Darlington Arts Center (registration required)


Saturday (Happy Halloween)

4.  The BOO Run:  (A 5K Run/Walk and Children's Costume Halloween Dash)

5.  The Monster Mash Halloween Dance Party at Darlington Arts Center (registration required)


6. Fall Fun at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm


7. Fall family fun at the Wynnorr Farm Fall Harvest Festival 

8.  Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards (all weekend)



Sunday 

9. Free Sundays at Brandywine River Museum 

10.  West Chester Rail Road Great Pumpkin Express



Bonus Events

Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride at Arasapha Farms (for older kids & adults)


Make a  Trick or Treat Bag at Michaels Kids Club


The Media Theatre presents the "Tale of Beauty and The Beast

Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies at the Delaware Museum of Natural History

Watch model trains at the Garden Railway at Longwood Gardens

Toddler Time at Sky Zone Glen Mills

Harvest Hayrides at Linvilla Orchards (all weekend)


* Check out our calendar for more ideas