Hi Neighbor,
Bad habits? I have a few. Drinking Diet Coke when I wake up in the morning, for one. But there are habits I would also like to create in my life, like going to bed earlier, or at least at a reasonable hour. So how do we go about breaking and creating habits?
According to my son, who read James Clear’s Atomic Habits, gradually and with repetition. For example, a habit can be broken or created over time, first in small increments then with gradual increase in frequency and repetition of the behavior until it is good habit gained or a bad habit lost. It takes time, patience, and kindness to yourself, but it can be done.
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Happily habitual,
Jackie
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FOR GROWNUPS
Pumpkin Painting at the Vineyard
Sunday, October 27
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery, Chaddsford
Pick and paint a pumpkin while sipping a glass of wine. Details
Fall Fest
Saturday, October 26
Noon-6:00 PM
Workhorse Brewing
Featuring, Beer Specials All Day, Live Music, Face Painting, Bounce House, Philly/Delco Ghostbusters, Fun Activities, Costume Contest and more. Details
SEASONAL FUN
Fall Fun Festival at Nor-View Farm
Saturday, October 19 & 26
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Nor-View Farm, King of Prussia
Round up the gang for this Western-themed fall festival. Guests in cowboy or cowgirl attire receive a discount at the door. Details
The Heirloom Apple Tasting and Baking Contest
Saturday, October 26, 2:00 PM
Harriton House Bank Barn
, Villanova
Taste and purchase heirloom apple varieties & enter the apple-themed baking competition at Harriton House. Details
Craft & Mercantile
Friday, October 18
4:30 PM -8:00 PM
Eagleview Town Center
A curated night market celebrating local makers & artisans alongside live music + food & drink. Details
Haverford Township Oktoberfest
Friday, October 25
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Nitre Hall, Havertown
German-themed celebration with authentic food and seasonal beer. Details
Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival
Sunday, October 20
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Historic Yellow Springs
Yellow Springs Pumpkin Classic, Live music, Artist Demonstrations, Pumpkin Painting, Haunted History House, Glow For Good Jack-O-Lantern Exhibition, Treat Bag Decorating, Village and Food & Beverages. Details
The Great Pumpkin Carve
Thursday, October 17 & Friday, October 18
4:00 PM–9:00 PM
Saturday, October 19: 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
Chadds Ford Winery
Over 70 giant pumpkins carved and lit by local artists will be on display. Enjoy a kid-friendly Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music too. Food, beer and wine for purchase. Details
TRICKS, TREATS, AND TRAILS
Wayne Trick or Treat 2024
Saturday, October 26
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
North Wayne Ave, Wayne
Wayne merchants and restaurants welcome Trick or Treaters to town with Treats and Specials! Details
Family-Friendly Halloween Walk
Saturday, October 26
10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Tyler Arboretum
Trick or treat on a seasonal stroll through the arboretum. Details
Tredyffrin Township Trunk or Treat
Sunday, October 27
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Wilson Farm Park, Berwyn
Treats, prizes, and fun at this free township event. Details
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 25, 6:00 PM
Haverford YMCA
Families encouraged to wear costumes for the Trunk-or-Treat celebration which features candy, games, and more! Open to the community, registration not required. Details
Trick or Treat at the Township Building
Wednesday, October 30
9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Radnor Township Municipal Building
Costumes are encouraged for a day full of activities and treats. Free event for children aged 5 and under with an accompanying adult. Details
Spooktacular Trail Hunt
Thursday, October 24
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Skunk Hollow Park, Villanova
Families are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt along a portion of the trail. Free event, pre-registration required. Details
The Witches of Narberth
Saturday, October 26, 1:00 PM
Corner of Forrest and Haverford Avenues
Children of all ages are invited to join in this free event, where kids search downtown Narberth for the witchiest witches around. They collect treats along the way, and then return to the start to collect a prize. Details
Halloween Family Fest
Sunday, October 20
12:00 PM–2:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
Make-and-take Halloween art projects, trick-or-treating in the studios and a food truck! Details
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HALLOWED HAPPENINGS
Maze Days
Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 27
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Dilworth Plaza, Philadelphia
The plaza is transformed into a seasonal experience with a beer garden, pumpkin carving, and live music on Saturdays. Details
Pumpkin Palooza
Friday, October 18, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, October 19, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Hibernia County Park, Coatesville
Each evening will have seasonal themed activities such as “bring your own”’ pumpkin carving and a Pumpkin Luminary Hike. Tickets needed for the Mansion Mystery event. Details
Halloween Show
Saturday, October 26
10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
St. Christopher’s Church, Gladwyne
Meridee Winters presents their costumed Halloween music festival where the audience will be entertained with spooky and silly songs. Details
The Great Halloween Festival
Saturday, October 19
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn
Stop by the Y for family-friendly thrills and chills. Costumes are encouraged. Register in advance. Details
THE PARADE ROUTE
Malvern Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 26, Noon
Trick or treating through King Street businesses from Noon–2 pm, followed by the parade & Monster Mash! The parade will begin at 2:30 ending at Burke Park where the Monster Mash event will take place from 3-6 pm. Details
Media Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 26, 11:00 AM
State Street
Bands, community groups, costumes, treats and more. Details
Halloween in Manayunk
Saturday, October 26
10:30 AM–2:00 PM
Kick off the day at the Pretzel Park Farmers Market’s Costume Parade then trick-or-treat down Main Street at select small businesses. Hop aboard the FREE Trick-or-Trolley at noon. Details
Conshohocken Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 19
3:00 PM–Registration; 4:00 PM–Parade Starts
Mary Wood Park House, Conshohocken
Don’t miss this annual event which has prizes for multiple categories including groups/families and dogs! Details
FUN WITH THE PUPS
Ardmore Day: Spooktacular Celebration
Saturday, October 19
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Schauffele Plaza, Ardmore
Events include a dog parade, a haunted house, and live music to get the fun started! Details
Howl-O-Ween
Saturday, October 19
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Harford Park, Radnor
A Halloween celebration just for furry friends, featuring a costume contest, treats, agility course, photo booth, treats, prizes and more. Pre-registration required. Details
Bark in the Park
Saturday, October 26
10:00 AM—3:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media
Dog-friendly fundraiser for Providence Animal Rescue ,includes a 5K Run/1 mile walk, followed by Fall Festival with your pups, dog contest, food trucks, raffle, music. Details
Bingo Night benefitting the dogs of Angel’s Retreat
Friday, November 15
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Northbrook MarketPlace, West Chester
A fun night of bingo where you can win fabulous designer bags and Professional Cooking Classes!! Ticket price includes buffet dinner, Northbrook’s famous apple cider donuts, and beer/wine/champagne as well as one bingo card to be used for eight games.
Details
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Lower Merion Township Open House
Saturday, October 26
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
71 E. Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore
Come meet the people who protect your community up close and personal. Details
Backyard Composting Basics
Thursday, October 24
7:00 PM -8:00 PM
Virtual presentation to explore the basics of backyard composting and how to keep a healthy, productive compost bin outside. Registration required. Details
47th Annual Radnor Run
Sunday, October 27, 8:30 AM
Wayne
Sign up for a 5 mile race, a 1 mile run, or a 2 mile trail walk to benefit those affected by lung disease. Details
Stories in the Stacks
Saturday, November 9
7:00 PM -10:00 PM
Ardmore Library
Join the community in an evening to support the Ardmore Library where attendees can sip and nibble, enter a raffle, or be part of the silent auction. Must be 21 years old to attend. Details
SCARECROW SIGHTINGS
Scarecrows Abound
Now – Thursday, October 31
All Day During Store Hours
Skippack Village
Over 30 shops will display original scarecrows in a nod to the autumnal season. Details
Scarecrows in the Village
Now – Sunday, October 27
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
The tradition continues with scarecrows donning the paths of the village. Details
