IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Run-A-Muck 2026
Saturday, October 3 • 2:30–8:00 PM
Newtown Square
Family-friendly outdoor event combines a scenic cross-country challenge with an afternoon of community, conservation, food, music, and fun. After the race, stick around for live music, food, local beer and wine, a bonfire, face painting, and family activities. Leashed dogs are welcome, too! Details
Haverford Township Day
Saturday, October 3 • 8 AM – 4 PM
1014 Darby Road, Havertown
Join the all-day celebration with food, a flea market, live music, and more. Details
Annual Fall Festival
Sunday October 11 • 11 AM - 3 PM
Kaiserman Branch (JCC), Wynnewood
Live music, carnival games, bounce house, face paintings. Vendors, music, food trucks. Details
Ardmore Day
Saturday October 17 • 11 AM - 4 PM
Downtown Ardmore
Community celebration includes dog parade and costume contest, classic car show, family corn maze, bumpers cars. Face painting and more. Meet Bob Kelly, the TV food critic. Details
Phoenixville Vintage Fest
Saturday – Sunday, October 3 - 4 • 9 AM – 4 PM
Main and Bridge Street Parking Lot
Forty-plus local vendors will be selling vintage items including clothing, handbags, jewelry, and shoes. Details
Paws in the Vineyard
Friday, October 2 • 5–7:30 PM
Penns Woods Winery, Chadds Ford
Guests can “check out” an adoptable shelter dog for a walk through the private vineyard, then enjoy wine, live music by Jason Ager, and food on the lawn. Tickets are $35 and include a glass of wine, with proceeds benefiting the BVSPCA and PRLA scholarship fund. Rain date: October 9. Details
SOOTHING SOUNDS
Graham Nash – Live on Tour 2026
Saturday, October 3 • 8 PM
The Playhouse at Rodney Square, Wilmington
Nash will perform a career-spanning collection of songs from his remarkable career, including his years with The Hollies, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and his solo work. The concert will feature longtime favorites alongside songs from his extensive solo catalog. Details
Alexandra Whittingham, Guitarist
Saturday, October 3 • 3 PM
Zlock Performing Arts Center, Newtown
Prominent and widely followed classical guitarist, known for her virtuosity and introducing classical guitar to a global audience. Details
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE…HALLOWEEN
Shiverfest
Saturday, October 3 • 3 – 8 PM
Riverbend, Gladwyne
Join the fun as Riverbend turns into a spook-tacular event for the whole family complete with animal encounters, live entertainment, and food trucks. Details
Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 9 • 6 – 7:30 PM
Action Karate, Ardmore
A fun, free event for the whole community. Register in advance to receive a ghoulish goodie bag! Details
Fall Harvest and Great Pumpkin Patch
Sunday, October 4 • 12 – 3 PM
The Willows Park, Villanova
Spend the afternoon absorbed in fall-themed activities: tractor rides, picking your own pumpkin while strolling through the pumpkin patch, plus more fun activities! Details
Boo at the Zoo
Weekends, October 3 – November 1
Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown
Weekends only for this seasonal event where costumes are encouraged while the zoo is transformed into a kooky, spooky Halloween celebration. Details
Boo at the Zoo: Costumes, Candy, & Critters
Weekends, October 3 – November 1
Philadelphia Zoo
It’s the bewitching season at the zoo, so wear your costume and bring a bag for some fun trick-or-treating. Details
Sip and Stroll
Thursday, October 22 • 5 – 7:30 PM
The Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington
Visit the animals during this family-friendly, happy hour where costumes are encouraged and beverages will be available for purchase. Details
Spooky Mini Golf
October 1 – November 1, 10 AM - 10 PM
Franklin Square, Philadelphia
Philly Mini Golf is transformed into popular spooky family-friendly fun for the season featuring theatrical fog, strobe lights, colored and spooky lighting, and festive decorations. Details
Halloween Walk at Tyler Arboretum
Saturday, October 24 • 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Media
Kids can show off their costumes during a fun, daytime, self-paced walk through the Arboretum.
Along the way, meet volunteers dressed in nature-inspired costumes and pick up goodies and treats.
Details
ARTISANS ON DISPLAY
Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival
Sunday, October 11 • 11 AM – 5 PM
Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia
The street will be transformed into an outdoor arts and crafts marketplace. In addition, this family friendly event will have children’s activities, live music, food and drinks. Details
Craft and Mercantile Night Market
Friday, October 16 • 4:30 – 8 PM
Eagleview Town Center, Exton
Celebrate local artisans while noshing and sipping, shopping, and listening to live music during this evening event. Details
BOOKING IT
Denise Brown: For My Sister, Nicole
Thursday, October 8 • 7 – 8 PM
The Saturday Club, Wayne
Main Point Books and the Saturday Club are hosting author and activist Denise Brown in recognition of the release of her new book. For three decades she has been advocating against domestic violence. Ticketed event. Details
Belmont Hills After Dark
Saturday, October 17 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Belmont Hills Library
A hauntingly good event featuring local author and podcaster Joe Lex where he will discuss his book All Bones Considered, stories about the women buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Proceeds benefit the library. Details
