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By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Great Pumpkin Carve<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the most popular autumn events in the area is \u201cThe Great Pumpkin Carve\u201d (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376<\/a>,www.chaddsfordhistory.org<\/a>) which is running now through October 20.<\/p>\n

The colorful event began with the carving competition on October 18. Live entertainment, hayrides and hot food are featured all three days.<\/p>\n

Every year at the Great Pumpkin Carve, more than 60 carvers — amateur and professional — gather to sculpt, saw and chisel giant pumpkins in front of crowds of enthusiastic onlookers. \u00a0<\/p>\n

This well-attended Chadds Ford tradition began in the early 1970\u2019s when artists Jimmy Lynch,\u00a0Andrew Wyeth and his son Jamie Wyeth were convinced to carve pumpkins to decorate the inside of the Chadds Ford Inn. Other Chadds Ford artists joined in the carving and, within a few years, the event spread from the Inn\u2019s front porch all the way across the lawn of the Chadds Ford Gallery.
\nAs the Pumpkin Carve grew, it moved to larger venues and in 1992 arrived at its current venue — the meadow behind the Chadds Ford Historical Society. This annual event, still held on the Historical Society’s grounds, is a major fundraiser that raises funds to support the CFHS’ educational programs, historic preservation of their historic sites and more.<\/p>\n

The event uses\u00a0native pumpkins that are grown by SIW Vegetables<\/a> of Chadds Ford. They weigh between 150 and 400 pounds. Most of the pumpkins\u00a0are of the variety \u201cPrize-Winner,\u201d a drought resistant pumpkin that tends to be bright orange. There are also a few \u201cAtlantic Giants,\u201d which tend to be paler and sometimes a less regular shape.<\/p>\n

Hours are from 4-9 p.m. on October 19 and 3-9 p.m. on October 20. Admission is $15 for adults (18 and older) and $5 for children (ages 7-17).<\/p>\n

There are many other pumpkin celebrations going on around the Delaware Valley featuring pumpkins in all shapes, sizes and forms \u2013 live pumpkins, carved pumpkins, illuminated plastic pumpkins, miniature pumpkins, artificial pumpkins and even digital pumpkins.<\/p>\n

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The Glow<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the most ambitious area Halloween attractions is \u201cThe Glow: A Jack O\u2019Lantern Experience\u201d (www.theglowjackolantern.com<\/a>), which runs now through October 28.<\/p>\n

This is a family-friendly, immersive Halloween stroll along a trail illuminated by more than 5,000 hand-carved jack o\u2019 lanterns.<\/p>\n

The Halloween-themed happening will delight visitors as they are surrounded by thousands of intricately-carved pumpkins dangling from above and along the third-of-a-mile walk.<\/p>\n

It is a family event that is good for kids of all ages \u2013 and an event featuring artistry. In the park, jack o\u2019 lantern dinosaurs stand up to 16 feet tall. \u201cThe Glow\u201d also illuminates some of Philly\u2019s most famous natives with pumpkin look-a-likes featuring sports figures, famous icons, superheroes and princesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Glow\u201d is located in West Fairmount Park adjacent to the Mann Music Center on Parkside Avenue. Tickets start at $16.99.<\/p>\n

One of the premier pumpkin events in the state is the annual Pumpkin Days event at Tyler Arboretum. (515 Painter Rd., Media, 610-566-9134<\/a>, www.tylerarboretum.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tyler Arboretum\u2019s Pumpkin Days event is a fun-filled family festival as well as being one of the nature-oriented site\u2019s major annual fundraising events. This year\u2019s event will be held October 20 and 21 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

The wide array of activities includes hay wagon tours, scarecrow making, a bounce house, face painting, a pumpkin patch, an inflatable obstacle course, pumpkin racing, arts and crafts, a haunted tree house, pumpkin painting and goats in the meadow.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $9 for children (ages 3-15). Free\u00a0parking for Pumpkin Days is\u00a0exclusively\u00a0at the Penn State Brandywine campus, where visitors can catch the complimentary shuttle bus to and from Tyler Arboretum.<\/p>\n

\u201cPumpkinland\u201d (Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116<\/a>, www.linvilla.com<\/a>), which is open through November 6, features fairy tale characters from nursery rhymes along with a huge scarecrow and a really tall storybook.<\/p>\n

Other activities include train rides, a straw bale maze, hayrides, pick-your-own apples and pony rides. Another attraction, which runs through October 30, is \u201cHayride to the Witch\u2019s House.\u201d Admission is free, and hayrides are $9 per person.<\/p>\n

The \u201cGreat Pumpkin Express Trains\u201d (West Chester Railroad, Market Street Station, West Chester, 610-430-2233<\/a>, www.westchesterrr.net<\/a>) are scheduled for October 20, 21, 27, and 28.<\/p>\n

The \u201chaunted trains\u201d with ghoulish characters leave West Chester\u2019s Market Street Station at noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for children and $8 for toddlers (9-23 months).<\/p>\n

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Pumpkin Playground<\/p><\/div>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000<\/a>, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) celebrates the pumpkin with its Pumpkin Playground.<\/p>\n

The special attraction is open now through October 31.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the special area in the Children\u2019s Corner will find an array of hands-on pumpkin fun and have an opportunity to capture a festive fall photo with Longwood\u2019s pumpkins — including the largest pumpkin on display, which weighs more than 550 pounds.<\/p>\n

This weekend will be one of the last opportunities for visitors to check out Longwood Gardens\u2019 world-famous \u201cIlluminated Fountain Performances.\u201d The special water displays will take place now through October 27 at 8:15 p.m. each night.<\/p>\n

Regular admission to Longwood Gardens is $23 for adults, $20 for seniors (62+) and $12 for students (ages 5-18).<\/p>\n

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Phoenixville Pumpkinfest<\/p><\/div>\n

Phoenixville Pumpkinfest 2018 (Bridge and Main streets, Phoenixville, www.phoenixvillepumpkinfest.com<\/a>) will be held on October 20 from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Pumpkinfest is\u00a0a\u00a0fun, free, family-friendly festival in the heart of downtown Phoenixville.<\/p>\n

The event features derby races, a\u00a0carnival, crafts, live music, and much more.<\/p>\n

East Goshen\u2019s Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for October 20 at East Goshen Park (1655 Paoli Pike, West Chester, www.eastgoshen.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The event, which runs from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., will feature pumpkin bowling, a pumpkin pie eating contest and a list of other Halloween activities.<\/p>\n

All kids at the free family-oriented event will receive a free pumpkin and can enter the pumpkin drawing contests.<\/p>\n

Visitors can end the day with a leisurely romp in the hay and tractor ride.<\/p>\n

Delicious food and hot coffee will be available from Firehouse Donuts and Dia Doce Cupcakes.<\/p>\n

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Lights Fest Philadelphia<\/p><\/div>\n

The Lights Fest Philadelphia will be held on October 20 at Plantation Field (1547 West Doe Run Road, Kennett Square, thelightsfest.com<\/a>). It is one of a series of similar events held around the country each year.<\/p>\n

The Lights Fest Philadelphia is an experience where thousands of friends and families gather to listen to live music, fill up on yummy food, and light up life by sharing personal wishes, dreams and goals. At the perfect moment everyone ignites personalized sky lanterns with Tiki torches and lets them take flight.<\/p>\n

This activity creates a surreal ambiance where time slows down as each participant\u2019s lantern rises and joins with thousands of others to light up the sky.<\/p>\n

The Lights Fest is dedicated to leaving a positive impact on the environment and everyone who attends the event. This is an event that is for everyone but cultivates individual experiences. Whether you\u2019re commemorating or celebrating, you\u2019re creating a special memory that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

The mission of The Lights Fest is to create a transformative experience for families and friends, enabling them to share their light with others.<\/p>\n

As The Lights Fest is an outdoor event, it can sometimes encounter unpredictable or bad weather. Event date and location are subject to change.<\/p>\n

In cases where the weather forces cancellation of an event, the first possible make-up date will be the Sunday of that same weekend. If\u00a0Sunday is not an option the second backup date will be within 90 days of the original event date. Refunds are not offered when the weather forces a rescheduling or relocating of an event.<\/p>\n

The Lights Fest in Kennett Square will run from 2:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $50.<\/p>\n

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Longwood Fire Company<\/p><\/div>\n

Longwood Fire Company (1001 East Baltimore Pike, Kennett Square, www.longwoodfireco.com<\/a>) will be hosting its annual Open House on October 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.<\/p>\n

The fire company and its crew of dedicated firefighters will be opening the bay doors to welcome the community to the station. The event will also showcase the company\u2019s fire apparatus, equipment, and talent.<\/p>\n

The popular annual event features a wide array of activities including LifeNet Air Medical Chopper, Vehicle Rescue Demonstration using the Jaws of Life, flu shots, Child ID fingerprinting, tours of the station, free food and beverages, face painting, and raffles.<\/p>\n

Hood\u2019s BBQ will be onsite with its food truck with an array of tasty menu items available for purchase.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>On October 19 and 20, visitors to Sugartown (690 Sugartown Road, Malvern, http:\/\/historicsugartown.org\/events<\/a>) will have the opportunity to see Sugartown in a whole new light at the \u201cSugartown at Sundown Lantern Tours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guides will lead visitors through the village by lantern and offer chilling tales about the village. The lantern tours will begin each night with the first tour at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

The tour will last approximately one hour. At the conclusion of the tour, guests can enjoy hot apple tea punch and treats from Simpson House Tea Room in the Carriage Museum<\/p>\n

Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children 6-10. The event is not recommended for children under age 6.<\/p>\n

The Hagley Craft Fair is known for being one of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 20 and 21 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400<\/a>, www.hagley.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The popular annual show, which is being held inside Hagley\u2019s Library Building and Soda House along with the grounds outside the building, is a juried craft fair with more than 50 top-flight artisans demonstrating, displaying and selling their crafts.<\/p>\n

The Hagley Craft Fair, which was created to celebrate the history of the textile industry along the Brandywine in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, will spotlight artists who specialize in wearable art, Shaker boxes, wood, pottery, jewelry, glass, soap, metal and other media.<\/p>\n

Some of the participating vendors are Liz Baehr, Allen D. Androkites, Michael Quattrociocchi, Andrea Barrier, She Got Glass, Yan\u2019s Art Studio and Cutting Board Man.<\/p>\n

The Craft Fair will run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5.<\/p>\n

Hagley is also presenting a special \u201cCannon Firing Demonstration\u201d on October 28 at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. in the Machine Shop area.<\/p>\n

The family-oriented event is fun, loud, exciting and educational. Cannon firings in the Hagley Powder Yards demonstrate how black powder was made and used.<\/p>\n

The demonstrations, which take place next to the Millwright Shop, are included with site admission tickets — Adults: $15; Seniors (age 62 and up): $11; Students $11; Children 6-14: $6.<\/p>\n

There is one more date for cannon firings at Hagley this year — November 11.<\/p>\n

There is a big event for specialized memorabilia collectors this weekend — the Philly Non-Sports Card Show. The event will be held on October 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 21 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Merchants Square Mall (1901 South 12th Street, Allentown, 717-238-1936<\/a>, http:\/\/phillynon-sportscardshow.com<\/a>). Tickets are $8 each day or $14 for a two-day pass.<\/p>\n

There are two basic categories of trading cards — sports cards and non-sports cards. Sports cards depict athletes at all levels. Non-sport cards offer so much more. There are card sets dealing with music, movies, politics, nature, pop culture and history.<\/p>\n

For more than a century, non-sport trading cards have documented trends in pop culture \u2013 providing people with history lessons provided by small, rectangular pieces of cardboard.<\/p>\n

Twice each year, collectors from across the country come together in eastern Pennsylvania for this very special event. Now in its 33rd year, the event is the oldest show of its kind in the country. This weekend\u2019s extravaganza, which will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Merchants Square Mall in Allentown, is the 69th edition of the show.<\/p>\n

Many of the hobby\u2019s top manufacturers will have exhibit booths at this weekend\u2019s show and will be distributing free promo cards. There will be a huge array of non-sport cards, sets, singles, wrappers, chase cards, promos, and related memorabilia.<\/p>\n

The 1696\u00a0Thomas Massey House\u00a0(Lawrence Road, Broomall, 610-353-3644<\/a>, http:\/\/www.thomasmasseyhouse.org<\/a>) will be celebrating autumn with its Harvest Day Festival on October 20. The free festival features demonstrations of a variety of colonial crafts by period re-enactors and other special activities from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to learn how to make apple butter, churn butter and make candles. There will be a working walk-in fireplace as well as a working blacksmith shop. Live music will be provided by the Marple Community Band.<\/p>\n

The Strasburg Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522<\/a>, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is presenting a special event on October 20 — \u201cThe Great Train Robbery.\u201d<\/p>\n

Billed as \u201cA Bonnie & Clyde Adventure,\u201d the event allows guests to travel back in time to 1934 for an adventurous 45-minute ride on the rails through scenic Amish Country.<\/p>\n

An A-list celebrity is planning to travel in style at the railroad complete with high fashion, sparkling jewels and bountiful riches.\u00a0 However, there have been alleged sightings of dynamic duo, Bonnie and Clyde, whose exploits have captured the attention of the American public.<\/p>\n

This interactive ride will rob you poor. But, all real money \u201cdonated\u201d to the train\u2019s robbers will go to the Clinic for Special Children.<\/p>\n

Boarding time for the train is 3:45 p.m. and departure is set to take place at 4 p.m. First Class Lounge Car and First Class Parlour Car tickets are $28. Coach Car tickets are $19 for adults, $13 for children (ages 2-12) and $4 for infants (ages 0-1).<\/p>\n

There will be plenty of activity this weekend at other area tourist railroads.<\/p>\n

The New Hope & Ivyland Railroad (32 West Bridge St, New Hope, 215- 862-2332<\/a>, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) offers a two-and-one-half hour, 35-mile roundtrip ride on its \u201cFall Foliage Trains\u201d now through October 28. Every weekend, the rail line in Bucks County will operate regularly scheduled round trip trains out of New Hope Station and SEPTA\u2019s Warminster station.<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy the sights of the beautiful fall scenery while riding aboard the rail line\u2019s \u201cFirst Class Bar Car,\u201d \u201cAntique Seat Coach\u201d or \u201cOpen Air Car.\u201d Coach tickets are $51.99 for adults, $49.99 for children (ages 2-11) and $8.99 for toddlers.<\/p>\n

The Wilmington & Western Railroad (2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-998-1930<\/a>, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cAutumn Leaf Special\u201d with trains on October 20, 21, 24, and 27 and November 3 and 4.<\/p>\n

Trips are either a one-and-one-half hour roundtrips to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove or two-and-one-half hour roundtrips to Hockessin.<\/p>\n

The W&WRR also is running its \u201cHayride Express\u201d on November 2 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. each night. Visitors can experience a one-hour evening ride through the Red Clay Valley on an original railroad flatcar converted especially for hayrides.<\/p>\n

Stoudts Brewery (2800 North Reading Road, Adamstown, 717-484-4386<\/a>, http:\/\/stoudts.com<\/a>) is hosting \u201cOktoberfest with the Adlers\u201d on October 20 starting at 4 p.m. and \u201cOktoberfest with Madel Jager\u201d on October 21 starting at noon.<\/p>\n

The Stoudt family is carrying on its heritage in the Gemutlichkeit Bier Garden with a fun-filled family event held every Sunday in October.<\/p>\n

The event features live German music, dancing, Stoudts award winning lagers and ales, hand-rolled soft pretzels from the Wonderful Good market, locally-produced German-style sausages and other delicious German food.<\/p>\n

General Admission tickets are $10 with children under 11 admitted free.<\/p>\n

Also on October 20, Pottsgrove Manor (100 West King Street, Pottstown, 610-326-4014<\/a>,http:\/\/montcopa.org\/index.aspx?nid=930<\/a>) will host \u201cHarvest Happenings\u201d from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the vent, which starts at 1 p.m., can celebrate the changing of the seasons with living history activities centered around the happenings of harvesttime.<\/p>\n

Special activities include apple butter making, cider pressing, historic crafts, and more bring history alive. Everyone in the whole family can take part in the fun and learn what a colonial household would be doing to prepare for the cold days of winter.<\/p>\n

Suggested donation is $2 per person.<\/p>\n

On October 21, Norristown Farm Park (2500 Upper Farm Road, Norristown, www.montcopa.org\/norristownfarmpark<\/a>) will host an event called \u201cHarvest Sheaf.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event looks back at an era when, as the last of the grain crops were gathered in, farmworkers used to weave decorative items as a symbol of continuing prosperity on the land.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to make a harvest sheaf from braided raffia or grasses in honor of the tradition and then decorate it with mixed bunches of grasses, seed heads, nuts, and other natural things with different textures. Then, the finishing touches are to tie the top with fall ribbon and hang on a door, pillar, or post as a reminder of the golden days of the season.<\/p>\n

Fee for the event is $5 per person.<\/p>\n

This weekend, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Road, Oaks, 610-529-3614<\/a>, www.phillyexpocenter.com<\/a>) will host an event called \u201cTaste! Philadelphia.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTaste! Philadelphia\u201d is a premiere food, wine, spirits, and everything culinary-related festival. The event features an extensive array of food-centric exhibitors, live cooking demonstrations by regional and national chefs, culinary workshops, and appearances by note-worthy celebrities.<\/p>\n

There will also be a wide variety of food for sampling and wine, spirits and brews for tasting. This is a one-of-a kind event for anyone who loves to eat, drink, cook or entertain.<\/p>\n

The list of celebrity guests Chef \u201cMighty Mouse\u201d Mark McMillian, Chef Paul Wahlberg from Wahlburgers and Food Network\u2019s Great Food Truck Race stars Chef Eddie G\u00a0and\u00a0Chef Kev D.<\/p>\n

The Emcee for the event will be Shauquel Towles<\/a> and DJ Miguel Cintron<\/a> will be providing music and entertainment between demos.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $60.<\/p>\n

Paradocx Vineyard<\/a> (1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg, www.paradocx.com<\/a>) is staging its annual \u201cLadies Day at Paradocx Vineyard<\/a>\u201d on October 20.<\/p>\n

The event is billed as \u201cA fun day out at the Vineyard with the ladies!\u201d<\/p>\n

The winery in southern Chester County will be offering Paradocx wine, local beers, food, live music and local vendors.<\/p>\n

Ladies are invited to spend the day sipping wine, shopping, and hanging out with their best gal pals.<\/p>\n

\u201cLadies Day at Paradocx Vineyard<\/a>,\u201d which is free and open to the public, will run from 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

On October 20 and 21, the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail (http:\/\/lehighvalleywinetrail.com<\/a>) will introduce visitors to the region\u2019s official wine grape during Chambourcin Weekend.<\/p>\n

Chambourcin is the only wine grape that is grown by all nine wineries. In the greater Lehigh Valley, there are more than 40 acres of Chambourcin that ferments into approximately 150,000 bottles of wine annually.<\/p>\n

Each winery will feature its own activities such as wine tastings, live entertainment, vineyard tours and food and wine pairings. Event hours at all of the wineries are Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Chambourcin Weekend is a free event but some of the wineries charge for wine tastings.<\/p>\n

The eight wineries on the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail are Amore (Nazareth), Black River Farms (Bethlehem), Blue Mountain (New Tripoli),\u00a0Clover Hill (Breinigsville), Franklin Hill (Bangor), Galen Glen (Andreas), Pinnacle Ridge (Kutztown), Tolino (Bangor) and Vynecrest (Breinigsville).<\/p>\n

The 32nd Annual AIDS Walk Philly and AIDS Run Philly will be held October 21 at The Oval (2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia). The event will feature a 5K Run and a 5K Walk.<\/p>\n

The HIV\/AIDS epidemic has evolved over the last 30 years, so AIDS Fund is evolving its mission to create an even greater impact on the lives of those living with HIV disease in our community. Beginning in 2017, AIDS Fund will be providing support to the most vulnerable people in our community living with HIV by providing emergency financial assistance for critical life needs.<\/p>\n

Advances in treatment and new prevention strategies have now made \u201cGetting to Zero\u201d — zero new infections, zero deaths, zero stigma– an achievable goal. For additional information, visit www.aidswalkphilly.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check-in starts at 7 a.m. with the 5K Run slated to start at 7:30 a.m. and the Fun Walk listed for 9 a.m.<\/p>\n

On weekends now through October 20, the Kalmar Nyckel will be offering public sails from two locations in Wilmington, Delaware. The sailings will leave from the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard (1124 East Seventh Street, Wilmington, Delaware, www.kalmarnyckel.org<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

For two decades, the Kalmar Nyckel, which has its home base in Wilmington, has been hosting riders all over the world \u2013 especially in Delaware.<\/p>\n

A ride on the Kalmar Nyckel is a totally different from most tourist water rides.<\/p>\n

The ship is a beautiful recreation of the original Kalmar Nyckel, which was built in Holland in the 1620s. Her mainmast is taller than a 10-story building and she carries 7,600 square feet of sail area and six miles of rigging.<\/p>\n

The original Kalmar Nyckel was a Swedish-owned, three-masted armed pinnace that sailed from Goteborg, Sweden in November of 1637 and brought the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley.<\/p>\n

In 1986 a group of citizens established the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation to design, build and launch a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel at a shipyard adjacent to the original landing site.<\/p>\n

The new Kalmar Nyckel was constructed there and was launched on September 28, 1997. She was commissioned on May 9, 1998 and now serves as Delaware’s sea-going Ambassador of Good Will. She is a fully functional sail training vessel and has represented Delaware all over the country.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for youth (ages 17 and under).<\/p>\n

This month\u2019s edition of the \u201cFull Moon Tour\u201d\u00a0at the Wolf Sanctuary of Pennsylvania (465 Speedwell Forge Road,\u00a0Lititz,\u00a0717-626-4617<\/a>,\u00a0http:\/\/wolfsanctuarypa.org<\/a>) is scheduled for October 20.<\/p>\n

The Sanctuary offers this tour once a month on the closest Saturday to the full moon. This month, it\u2019s slated for this Saturday and the full moon is known as the Hunters Moon.<\/p>\n

This event allows participants to create their own experiences. Instead of following a tour guide from pack to pack at a regulated pace that fits within a 45-minute time line, you get to go at your own pace from pack to pack.<\/p>\n

There is also the option of talking to tour guides who are stationed at each pack. You can listen to what they have to say about the wolves when stopping at a station \u2013 and you have the option to ask questions.<\/p>\n

With this tour, you move at whatever speed you find comfortable. If you get tired, you can go over and sit next to a roaring bond fire (weather permitting) and just relax.<\/p>\n

Visitors are requested to bring a blanket, a flashlight, a chair and maybe some hot dogs and marshmallows.<\/p>\n

The tour starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, and no reservations are required.<\/p>\n

The remaining \u201cFull Moon Tours\u201d at the Wolf Sanctuary this year are Beaver Moon on November 24 and Cold Moon on December 22.<\/p>\n

The Delaware Korean Food Festival will be held October 20 at Delaware Korean United Methodist Church (717 Loveville Road, Hockessin, Delaware,www.facebook.com\/Koreanfoodfestival<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The event, which will run from 10 a.m., will feature a wide array of Korean food treats such as Kimchee and special barbecue items.<\/p>\n

There will also be Korean cultural displays including live music and dance performances.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some Halloween activities this weekend, the hardest part will be deciding which to attend. The list is seemingly endless.<\/p>\n

Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221<\/a>, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is presenting its \u201cAdult Trick or Treat\u201d event every Saturday and Sunday through October 28. Tour Times Available at 11:30 a.m. and 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to \u201cTrick or Treat\u201d for wine and seasonal snacks at Chaddsford\u2019s popular, adults-only Halloween program as they visit a variety of Halloween-themed pairing stations located throughout the Winery grounds.<\/p>\n

\u201cCreepy Carnival\u201d will have Rosemary Sea Salt Popcorn and Goldenberg\u2019s\u00a0Peanut Chews with Chaddsford White and Karnival Kolsch by Stoudts Brewing Company and \u201cSpider\u2019s Web\u201d will feature \u00c9clat Chocolate Mondiant with a Black Widow Cocktail\u00a0made with Chaddsford Red + Stateside Vodka\u00a0and 2016 Harbinger.<\/p>\n

\u201cPumpkin Patch\u201d will offer Pumpkin Cheesecake with warm Spiced Apple + Sugar Daddy Stirrer and Baked Pumpkin Ale by Lancaster Brewing Company. \u201cGrapeyard\u201d will feature Mozzarella, Genoa, and Grilled-Grape Kabob with 2016 Pinot Grigio and Niagara, and \u201cDark Dungeon\u201d will have<\/p>\n

Tickets are $20 and all visitors who arrive in costume will receive 20% off any bottle purchases made that day.<\/p>\n

The \u201cFourth Annual Spooky Seek & Find\u201d will be held October 21 at Penn Township Park (260 Lewis Road., West Grove, penntownship.us<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The event, which is sponsored by Penn Township, will run from 2-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Featured activities include \u201cTrunk or Treat,\u201d Halloween Egg Hunt (starting promptly 2:45 p.m.), Face Painting, Magician, DJ, Kona Ice, \u201cRace Car\u201d Ride and Moon Bounces.<\/p>\n

The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

The Marshallton Village Ghost Walk will be held on October 20 in the heart of Marsallton.<\/p>\n

The free event, which starts at 5 p.m., will feature a spooky walk throughout the town of Marshallton.<\/p>\n

Participants will be able to enjoy refreshments and presentations from the Downingtown Paranormal Society at the Blacksmith Shop along with hayrides, music, face painting, ghost stories and more behind Four Dogs Tavern.<\/p>\n

On October 20 and 27, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation (Ridley Creek State Park, Media, 610-566-1725<\/a>, www.colonialplantation.org<\/a>) is presenting \u201cLantern Ghost Tours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now in its fourth season, the Lantern Ghost Tours event runs from 6-9:30 p.m. each night in timed slots.<\/p>\n

Space is limited, and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets for the regular ghost tours are $12. The event is recommended for people 10 and older. No pets are allowed.<\/p>\n

Since 1974 the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation has given visitors a glimpse of 18th- century Pennsylvania farm life. Visiting the Plantation is an educational experience that is unique and unforgettable \u2013 and even a little scary on special nights.<\/p>\n

On October 20, the \u201cAll Hallows Eve Fall Festival at Pennypacker Mills\u201d (5 Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville, 610-287-9349<\/a>, www.montcopa.org\/pennypackermills<\/a>). The event is free but there is a suggested donation of $2 per person.<\/p>\n

The annual event, which is slated to run from 1-4 p.m., features tractor-pulled hayrides, pumpkin painting for kids, fall crafts, an apple cider press, corn shucking, a \u201cHay Pile Jump\u201d and a bean bag toss.<\/p>\n

On October 19 and 20, Chestnut Hill will be the site of the inaugural staging of the \u201cWitches & Wizards Festival\u201d weekend (Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, https:\/\/chestnuthillpa.com\/events\/witches-wizards<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\u201cWitches & Wizards\u201d ushers in a new fall tradition that mixes one-part spooky thrills, one-part ghosts of wizards-past, and one-part family fun for an action-packed weekend in the charming urban village.
\nKicking off with the revamped Brews & Broomsticks Pub Crawl on October 19 and continuing with a day full of family-friendly programming on October 20, the weekend offers \u201cspooktacular entertainment and activities\u201d<\/p>\n

The event features familiar annual traditions such as the Ninth Annual Brotherly Love Cup Quidditch Tournament and Woodmere Art Museum Straw Maze, Visitors can also enjoy \u201cCreepy Crafts for Kids\u201d at Hocus Pocus Headquarters, live circus performers, an archery range, \u201cMad Science\u201d demonstrations, \u201cHarvest Hayrides,\u201d shopping, and a variety of other family activities located throughout the Chestnut Hill Business District.<\/p>\n

On October 20, 21, 27, 28 and 31, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, 215-299-1000<\/a>, www.ansp.org<\/a>) is presenting an activity called \u201cTrick or Treat at the Academy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors to the Academy every weekend in October and on Halloween will be able to trick or treat as they visit the Academy\u2019s impressive array of our exhibits. Each exhibit \u2013 \u201cOutside In,\u201d \u201cButterflies!,\u201d \u201cXtreme Bugs\u201d and \u201cThe Big Dig\u201d — will have a small treat for participants to take home.<\/p>\n

The event will also feature a variety of \u201ccool Halloween-themed specimens\u201d for visitors to check out.<\/p>\n

All ages welcome for the activity which runs from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., each day. Visitors in costume will receive $2 off admission.<\/p>\n

Museum admission is $19.95 for adults, $16.95 for seniors and $15.95 for children (ages 3-12).<\/p>\n

\u201cBoo at the Zoo\u201d (Brandywine Zoo, 1001 N. Park Drive, Wilmington, 302-571-7747<\/a>, www.brandywinezoo.org<\/a>) will be held on October 19 and 20 from 5-7 p.m. each night.<\/p>\n

The popular annual non-scary family event features games, animal enrichment programs, live critters and trick-or-treating. Children (and their grown-ups) are encouraged to wear costumes. Tickets are $5.<\/p>\n

October 20 is the date for \u201cGhosts in the Graveyard\u201d (Old Swedes Historical Site, 606 Church Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-652-5629<\/a>, www.oldswedes.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

During the tours, which start at 7, 7:30 and 8 p.m., visitors will be able to stroll through the complex, meet some of the ghosts who reside in the site\u2019s burial grounds and maybe even solve the mystery of the late-night bell ringing at Old Swedes Church.<\/p>\n

During the 19th Century, stories of graveyard hauntings were whispered in the parlors, taverns and shops of Wilmington with hushed excitement. Some of these tales have never been successfully refuted.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students (ages 12-17). The event is not recommended for children under 12.
\nOn October 19, 25 and 26, Rock Ford Plantation (881 Rockford Rd., Lancaster, 717-392-7223<\/a>, www.rockfordplantation.org<\/a>) will present \u201cTales from the Caretakers: The Haunted History of Rock Ford Plantation.\u201d This play was first presented in 2013 and was favorably received by regional audiences. After five years, the \u201cCaretakers\u201d are returning to their former home at Rock Ford.<\/p>\n

This one-act play is being presented at Rock Ford by professional actors Cynthia Charles and Evan Cooper of The Theatre of the Seventh Sister. Evan and Cynthia will be playing eccentric husband and wife caretakers in the Rock Ford mansion in the years before the house was restored and became a museum.<\/p>\n

These characters are loosely based upon an actual couple who lived in Rock Ford during the 1930\u2019s into the early 1950\u2019s and will relate stories spanning over two centuries. They will lead visitors on a tour through the dimly lit rooms of the mansion during which they will share some of the many legends, supernatural stories and first-hand accounts that have enshrouded Rock Ford and its inhabitants since the early 19th century.<\/p>\n

Admission is $15 per person (recommended for children ages 12 and older).<\/p>\n

The Paws Discovery Farm (1105 Hainesport-Mount Laurel Rod, Mount Laurel, 856-778-8795<\/a>, https:\/\/www.pawsdiscoveryfarm.com<\/a>) will present \u201cPaws Happily Haunted Halloween\u201d on October 19 and 20 from 5-8 p.m.<\/p>\n

The event will celebrate all things Halloween, including \u201cspook-tacular stories,\u201d Halloween-themed games, music and dancing, costume contests, snacks, animal encounters and more.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $10.<\/p>\n

The Woodlands (4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-386-2181<\/a>, http:\/\/woodlandsphila.org<\/a>) is a 54-acre undulating landscape that is a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden and a 19th-century rural cemetery.<\/p>\n

On October 21 from noon-3 p.m., the site is hosting its \u201cHalloween Family Fun Day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Activities include \u201cHalloween Scavenger Hunt,\u201d \u201cAll Hallow\u2019s Read,\u201d \u201cMini Mutter Museum Pop Up,\u201d \u201cBird Walks with Toribird,\u201d and a \u201cPet Costume Contest.\u201d
\nLaurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200<\/a>, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) is a place ideal for Halloween events.<\/p>\n

On October 19 and 20, the site is presenting a special event called \u201cSoul Crawl: Haunted Halloween History Tours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laurel Hill Cemetery\u2019s classic Halloween flashlight tours have become a mainstay of the season. Visitors experience the enchanting art and landscape after dark, as an experienced tour guide leads them along winding, dimly-lit pathways. The extended nighttime walking tours will focus on the cemetery\u2019s rich history and some of the liveliest spirits buried within.<\/p>\n

Tours will last approximately two hours and will be followed by seasonal refreshments and cocktails aside blazing fire pits. This year, students from Jefferson University\u2019s<\/a> industrial design department will illuminate a selection of monuments for visitors to enjoy throughout the tour.<\/p>\n

Attendees are advised to dress warmly, wear comfortable walking shoes, and to bring a flashlight.<\/p>\n

The cost for Soul Crawl, which starts at 7 p.m. each night, is $25 per person general admission. Free parking is located in the lot directly across the street from the Gatehouse.<\/p>\n

\u201cHurricane Hill Farm Maze\u201d (Baldwin\u2019s Farm, 704 East Reeceville Road, Coatesville, 610-384-6952<\/a>, www.hhfmaze.com<\/a>) will be open Saturdays and Sundays until November 4.<\/p>\n

This event features miles of trails through a five-acre corn maze along with a corn slide, hayrides, a pumpkin patch and a farm animal display.<\/p>\n

The site\u2019s 2018 Football Maze pays tribute to the Philadelphia Eagles. \u00a0 The maze will contain a Word Game with football facts, some about the Philadelphia Eagles. \u00a0There will also be nine \u201cPicture Finds\u201d with football information.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $14.<\/p>\n

If you like mazes, you should check out the corn mazes at Ramsey\u2019s Farm (Ramsey Road, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-477-1499<\/a>, www.ramseysfarm.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Corn mazes, along with hayrides, a pumpkin patch and scarecrows, will be featured at Ramsey\u2019s Farm, which is located in northern Delaware on Route 92 just south of the Pennsylvania-Delaware state line. The new season runs on weekends now through October 30.<\/p>\n

Ramsey\u2019s \u201cPumpkin Patch\u201d has been in operation since 1995 and the farm\u2019s varied mazes have been delighting and baffling visitors who return each year for the popular annual event. The owners of Ramsey\u2019s Farm raise pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, popcorn, feed corn and hay.<\/p>\n

The farm\u2019s pumpkin field stretches over 12 acres and yields approximately 20,000 pumpkins each season. Hayrides around the farm will be offered from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Visitors will be able to shop for pumpkins and other items at the farm store. There will also be hot food and beverages available for purchase.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $7 for the corn maze, $4 for the sorghum maze, $3 for the hay maze, $2 for pumpkin painting and $3 for a hayride.<\/p>\n

This is the time of the year when farms in the area become a bustle activity \u2014 a time for harvest.<\/p>\n

But, it is not harvest matters that are causing a bustle of activity at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks (150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, 717-687-6843<\/a>, www.cherrycrestfarm.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The farm\u2019s popular annual \u201cFlashlight Maze\u201d is now underway and will continue every Friday and Saturday night through November 4. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm has reserved several weekends during the autumn months for Flashlight Maze.<\/p>\n

This special activity allows visitors to experience the Amazing Maize Maze in total darkness. All you need are flashlights and a few friends.<\/p>\n

The Flashlight Maze is a nice, non-scary, Halloween alternative that has appeal for people of all ages. The Flashlight Maze, which has a $12 admission fee, is open from 6:30-10 p.m. with the last entrance into the Maze at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

The main attraction is Cherry Crest\u2019s \u201cAmazing Maize Maze,\u201d which is billed as \u201cthe world\u2019s most dynamic and interactive corn maze.\u201d It is a five-acre corn maze with over two-and-one-half miles of paths, scenic bridges, and clues.<\/p>\n

Participants can walk at their own pace as they encounter the \u201cKernels of Knowledge\u201d along with a variety of clues, tunnel slides, and watering stations. They can also check out a bird\u2019s eye view from the two bridges and watch everyone\u2019s flags waving high above the corn.<\/p>\n

The average time to complete the \u201cAmazing Maize Maze\u201d course is one hour. Tickets are $17 on Thursday and Fridays and $20 on Saturdays.<\/p>\n

\u201cTerror Behind the Walls\u201d (Eastern State Penitentiary, 2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, 888-763-NITE<\/a>,\u00a0www.easternstate.org<\/a>) is a truly scary attraction. Running through November 10, it takes place at a penitentiary site that was once was an active prison and is now a National Historic Landmark. It is a scream-inducing event featuring laser and special-effect lighting, digital sound, sinister scents, animatronic creatures and 3-D illusions.<\/p>\n

Popular attractions include \u201cBlood Yard,\u201d \u201cInfirmary,\u201d \u201cMachine Shop,\u201d \u201cLock Down,\u201d \u201cBreak Out!,\u201d and \u201cQuarantine 4D.\u201d<\/p>\n

Admission prices, which vary with the date, range from $19-$45.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire Shire, Mount Hope Estate and Winery grounds, Route 72, Cornwall, 717-665-7021<\/a>, www.parenfaire.com<\/a>) is hosting its \u201cHalloween Daze & Spooky Knights II<\/a>\u201d event on October 20 and 21. It will also be a \u201cRoyal Dog Days\u201d weekend.<\/p>\n

From 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. each day, the huge faire will celebrate Halloween.<\/p>\n

Three weekends of mystery and mayhem kick off this weekend as spooky creatures of every variety haunt the Shire. Visitors can join the good Shirefolk of Mount Hope for a grand All Hallows Eve celebration, complete with tricks and treats for children of all ages.
\nFeatured events include \u201cScratchy\u2019s Pumpkin Decorating,\u201d \u201cHalloween Treasure Hunt,\u201d \u201cNipperkins Costume Exhibition\u201d (ages 11 and under), and \u201cAdult Costume Competition.\u201d
\nWith Royal Dog Days, His Majesty has issued an invitation to the lover of dogs to join him and the Royal Hounds upon the Fairegrounds Saturdays and Sundays in September.<\/p>\n

Admission is $31.95 for adults and $11.95 for kids ages 5-11.<\/p>\n

\u201cCandlelight Ghost Tours\u201d (Fort Mifflin, Fort Mifflin and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167<\/a>, http:\/\/fortmifflin.us<\/a>) are scheduled for October 19, 20 and 31.<\/p>\n

Visitors can tour historic (and haunted) Fort Mifflin by candlelight from 7-10 p.m. each night (6:30-8:30 on October 31) and hear true stories of ghostly encounters. This event is billed as an \u201cauthentic experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children (12 and under).<\/p>\n

\u201cBoo at the Zoo\u201d (Elmwood Park Zoo, Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) will be held October 20, 21, 27 and 28 from noon-3 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoo at the Zoo\u201d features live entertainment, costume contests, costume parades, trick-or-treat stations with candy, prizes, crafts and educational pieces.<\/p>\n

Children are encouraged to bring their own treat bags for trick-or-treating. The zoo will not be providing any bags.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoo at the Zoo\u201d is free with zoo admission, which is $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for students and $12.95 for seniors and children.<\/p>\n

October 13 and 20 are the dates for \u201cGhosts in the Graveyard\u201d (Old Swedes Historical Site, 606 Church Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-652-5629<\/a>, www.oldswedes.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

From 6:30-9 p.m. each night, visitors will be able to stroll through the complex, meet some of the ghosts who reside in the site\u2019s burial grounds and maybe even solve the mystery of the late-night bell ringing at Old Swedes Church.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students (ages 12-17).<\/p>\n

This weekend, it\u2019s time once again for the Scarecrow Competition and Display at Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000<\/a>,\u00a0www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>). Hours are\u00a010 a.m.-6 p.m. both days.<\/p>\n

Visitors can stroll around the Village to see the Scarecrow Competition and Display, which showcases more than 100 creative and colorful scarecrows. The Scarecrows are on outdoor display through October 28.<\/p>\n

The public is invited to vote for the winners. Ballots are available in all shops and restaurants. The ballot boxes are located in the Hospitality Center at the Cock \u2018n Bull, Giggleberry Fair, and Buttonwood Grill.<\/p>\n

The 28th annual edition of \u201cHaunted Hayride, Bates Motel and Haunted Corn Maze at Arasapha Farm\u201d (1835 N. Middletown Rd., Gradyville, 610-459-0647<\/a>,www.thebatesmotel.com<\/a>) will be scaring visitors through October 31.<\/p>\n

The haunted hayride through the woods features monsters, special effects and actors. The Bates Motel has haunted rooms with special effects and computerized lighting.<\/p>\n

Another attraction is the \u201cRevenge of the Scarecrow Haunted Trail.\u201d A haunted trail is cut through a cornfield inhabited by monsters.<\/p>\n

Admission prices are: Haunted Hayride, $20; Bates Motel, $15; Haunted Trail, $15; combination tickets, $40. There are reduced rates for children.<\/p>\n

For \u201cCount\u2019s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place\u201d (100 Sesame Place, Langhorne, 215-752-7070<\/a>, www.sesameplace.com<\/a>), the popular amusement park has been converted into a Halloween-themed safe venue for kids with trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, hayrides and a hay maze.<\/p>\n

Featured attractions, which will continue until October 28, are \u201cNeighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade<\/a>,\u201d \u201cHalloween Light Show,\u201d and \u201cThe Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-ween Radio Show<\/a> .\u201d<\/p>\n

Admission to the park is $49.<\/p>\n

Pennhurst Asylum (100 Commonwealth Drive, Spring City, 484-866-8964<\/a>, www.pennhurstasylum.com<\/a>), which is open through November 4, is on the site of a former mental asylum which has been shuttered for over a quarter of a century.<\/p>\n

It has been transformed into a haunted attraction with huge sets, detailed rooms and live actors. Visitors can also explore the labyrinth of underground tunnels.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $18 for each of the attractions with a variety of combo packages available.<\/p>\n

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia (215-413-1997<\/a>, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>), Ghost Tour of Lancaster (717-687-6687<\/a>, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and Ghost Tour of Strasburg (717-687-6687<\/a>, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate through November and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true ghost stories and real haunted houses.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is a candlelight walking tour along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

Participants in the Ghost Tour of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The tour provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City’s thorny past. Tickets are $18.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Strasburg is a candlelight walking tour of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed tour guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night … in a town lost in time. Tickets are $18.<\/p>\n

The \u201c33rd Annual Jason\u2019s Woods\u201d (99 Stehman Road, Lancaster, 717-872-5768<\/a>, www.jasonswoods.com<\/a>), which is running through November 4, is a horror show complex that features a combination of live actors, impressive animation and scary special effects.<\/p>\n

Popular attractions include \u201cHorrifying Hayride,\u201d \u201cChamber of Horrors,\u201d \u201cZombie Apocalypse,\u201d \u201cLost in Jason\u2019s Woods,\u201d and \u201cCarnival of Fear,\u201d Admission prices are for combo tickets are $25 for three attractions and $40 for five.<\/p>\n

\u201cValley of Fear\u201d (300 W. Bristol Road, Feasterville, 215-942-9787<\/a>, www.valleyoffear.com<\/a>), which is open through October 30, features four \u201cheart pounding attractions\u201d — \u201cHaunted Hayride,\u201d \u201cScarytales,\u201d \u201cThe Facility,\u201d and \u201cOperation Z Escape.\u201d<\/p>\n

The attraction is billed as \u201cAmerica\u2019s Most Horrifying Woods.\u201d Admission prices start at $39.<\/p>\n

The \u201c26th Annual Field of Screams\u201d (109 College Avenue, Mountville, 717-285-7748<\/a>, www.fieldofscreams.com<\/a>), which is open now through November 9, features four world-class Haunted Experiences and an impressive Midway Area. Top attractions include \u201cHorrifying Haunted Hayride,\u201d two massive Haunted Houses, and Wicked Haunted Woods.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $16.<\/p>\n

\u201cGreat Pumpkin Fest and Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park\u201d (3830 Dorney Park Road, Allentown, 610-395-3724<\/a>, www.dorneypark.com<\/a>) is running now through October 28.<\/p>\n

The event features scary creatures roaming the park and scarecrows lining line the walkways while frightening activities take place at the following attractions — \u201cFrightFeast,\u201d \u201cPort of Call,\u201d \u201cNecropolis,\u201d \u201cAge of Darkness\u201d and \u201cCarnEvil\u201d along with seven mazes and four \u201cCreepy Scare Zones.\u201d Admission is $39.99.<\/p>\n

The \u201c27th Annual Fright By Night\u201d (Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, NJ, 732-928-2000<\/a>, www.sixflags.com<\/a>), which is running now through October 31, features family-oriented activities during the day and much scarier attractions after dark for teens and adults.<\/p>\n

The attractions include \u201cBig Top Terror,\u201d \u201cWicked Woods,\u201d \u201cAftermath,\u201d \u201cHell Fest,\u201d \u201cThe Manor,\u201d \u201cCell Block 6\u201d,\u201d and \u201cReflections of the Dead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets start at $84.98.<\/p>\n

Fright Factory (2200 South Swanson Street, Philadelphia, frightfactory.tv<\/a>) is open now through October 31.<\/p>\n

Fright Factory is a 25,000-square-foot haunted house located within a 110-year old building in South Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

The Halloween-themed site features three attractions \u2013 \u201cIndustrial Nightmare,\u201d \u201cSilent Screams Asylum\u201d and \u201cFright Factory Unearthed.\u201d<\/p>\n

The attraction opens at 7 p.m. each night with tickets priced at $20, $25 and $30 depending on the date.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times One of the most popular autumn events in the area is \u201cThe Great Pumpkin Carve\u201d (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376,www.chaddsfordhistory.org) which is running now through October 20. The colorful event began with the carving competition on October 18. Live entertainment, hayrides and hot food […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[10988,6269,708,10989,9752,4069],"class_list":["post-27213","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-chadds-ford-pumpkin-carve","tag-featured","tag-longwood-fire-company","tag-phoenixville-pumpkinfest","tag-the-glow","tag-tyler-arboretum"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27213","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=27213"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27213\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27214,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27213\/revisions\/27214"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/27215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=27213"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=27213"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chescotimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=27213"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}