Hi Neighbor,
Don’t laugh, but I used to be intimidated (and slightly confused) by Trader Joe’s. I felt panicky strolling the aisles and not recognizing any brand names, and the folksy, text-heavy circulars felt like an inside joke I wasn’t a part of. I jumped every time a cashier rang the bell, and sometimes I just wanted to buy stamps or batteries for goodness’ sake. For awhile I simply smiled and played along when friends gushed about Trader Joe’s. But then my kids got older and formed opinions—STRONG opinions—about the contents of our pantry, specifically the snacks. They were tired of Goldfish and Pirate’s Booty, and honestly, I couldn’t blame them. I was bored too.
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See ya at TJs.
Kate
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Come play miniature golf INSIDE your libraries on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2!
On Friday, November 1, adults 21+ are invited to Tredyffrin Public Library for a party! Enjoy wine & beer, appetizers & desserts, music from Rick's Office Band, raffles, and of course, miniature golf! Tickets are limited. $45/single or $80/pair available online!
On Saturday, bring everyone to Tredyffrin Public Library or Paoli Library to play mini-golf! Test your skills on an 18-hole course throughout Tredyffrin Public Library, and 2 bonus holes at Paoli Library! At Tredyffrin, enjoy entertainment, snacks, prizes, raffles, and activities in The 19th Hole, and a food truck outside! Everyone can play anytime at either location 10am-4pm on Saturday. The final hour, 4-5pm, is TEEn Hour - just for teens 12+. All players are $5/person at the door!The Miniature Golf Classic is a fundraiser benefitting the Tredyffrin Township Library Foundation.
Learn more here!
AUTUMN SIPS & STROLLS
Fall Fireside
Friday, October 11
5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
Grab a bite to eat and your drink of choice and enjoy an after-hours evening. Take a stroll through the Arboretum, enjoy an olive oil tasting and shop local artisans in the Barn. Kids can enjoy story time and a craft and education stations. Food trucks and beer, wine, and cider. No registration necessary. FREE to members; general admission applies to others. Details
Fall Fest & Flea Market
Saturday, October 12, 9:00 AM
Berwyn United Methodist Church
Shop books, jewelry, wooden furniture, collectibles and more. Baked goods for sale too. Rain or shine. Details
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 12
12:00–4:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery
Enjoy pumpkin spice sangria, apple cider donuts, live music on the lawn and a hay maze for kids. Details
Happy Hours with Deer Creek Malthouse
Thursdays & Saturdays in October
Newlin Grist Mill
Sip some drinks, play games and relax by the creek with friends. A great way to unwind after work or a walk in the park! Details
Fall Fest
Saturday, October 26
Noon-6:00 PM
Workhorse Brewing
Brewery will be open all day for regular Saturday business hours. Featuring, Beer Specials All Day, Live Music, Face Painting, Bounce House, Philly/Delco Ghostbusters, Fun Activities, Costume Contest and more. Details
OctoberFeast
Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13
11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Peddler’s Village
Grab your stein and stroll amongst the larger-than-life scarecrows on display while sampling fare from local food trucks and enjoying live music and family activities. Free admission and parking. Details
Pumpkin, Food Truck, & Music Festival
Saturday, October 12, 9:00 AM
East Goshen Township Park
Featuring hay rides, a drawing contest for kids, a family pumpkin carving contest, a pie eating contest, frozen turkey bowling, a petting zoo, and pony rides, food vendors, sips from Locust Lane Brewery and Chaddsford Winery and live music. Details
Fall Festival
Sunday, October 20
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Kaiserman JCC, Wynnewood
Fantastic family fun including live music, crafts, scavenger hunts, food trucks, games, and more. Details
FAMILY FALL FUN
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
Yellow Springs Village Open House & Fall Festival
Sunday, October 20
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Historic Yellow Springs
Enjoy an afternoon in the village with activities for all ages! 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
Fall Family Fun Workshop
Sunday, October 20
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Wayne Art Center
An afternoon of seasonal crafting and fun! Make up to six fall projects and crafts at your own pace. 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, local craft beer and wine available for purchase. 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
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
Celebrate Veterans Day with a patriotic evening at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association's 10th Annual Freedom Medal Dinner, hosted by legendary Philadelphia TV reporter Bill Baldini. Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Springfield Country Club, as we honor Veterans and community leaders making a difference in Delaware County.This patriotic celebration will be filled with food, fun, and camaraderie, all in support of the Delaware County Veterans Memorial, an interactive educational venue dedicated to honoring the service of all Veterans. We’re excited to mark 10 incredible years of this event, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating this milestone!
Purchase your ticket or sponsor a Veteran’s attendance.
HALLOWEEN SCENE
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
Halloween Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 25, 6:00 PM
Haverford YMCA
Bring the whole family to our Halloween event! We encourage families to wear costumes for our Trunk-or-Treat celebration which features candy, games, and more! Open to the community, registration not required. Details
Halloween on the Hill
Sunday, October 27
1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Chestnut Hill
Visit participating Chestnut Hill shops and restaurants for treats and surprises. 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
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
NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS
Scavenger Hunt & Costume Dance Party
Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM
Morris Arboretum
Let the little ones loose on a fun scavenger hunt while checking out the villainous scarecrows along Scarecrow Walk. Then bust a move at a costume dance party. Details
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! Stroll around town and enjoy a safe trick-or-treat! 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
KSQ Candy Trail
Sunday, October 27
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Downtown Kennett Square
Kiddos in costume can follow the trail to collect treats from 20+ participating businesses throughout the Borough (look for the black and orange balloons!). 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. Registration for trunks is still being accepted. Details
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
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
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 prize. Costumes are certainly welcome, but totally optional. The hunt goes until 4 pm or until prizes are gone. Details
PUMPKIN PACKED
Pumpkinland
Through Sunday, November 3
Linvilla Orchards, Media
In addition to picking the perfect pumpkin, tickets can be purchased for hayrides, pony rides, mazes, and apple blasters. Details
FallFest
Though October 30
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley
Pick your own pumpkin or apples, stroll through the sunflower field, traverse through a 4-acre corn maze, or participate in dozens of other activities included with admission. Details
Pumpkinland
Now through October 31
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Colonial Gardens, Phoenixville
Pumpkins and mazes and hayrides, oh, my! Details
The Great Pumpkin Train
Through October 29
Ride along the Delaware River during the most beautiful time of the year. Disembark at The Corn Maze/ Sunquehanna Mine and spend time at the mine panning for gem stones you can take home and / or take on the challenge of our corn maze.
No time for the Corn Maze and Mine? Just take the beautiful train ride. Every child is welcome to get off the train and pick a pumpkin for free! Details
No tricks, just treats at the new Jeni’s Ice Cream in Narberth, plus a yummy bagel shop in Ardmore, a controversial brand opens at a local shopping center, new restaurants, and more.
October's Local Buzz is here!
