- Oct 30-Nov 21, Chrysanthemum Festival: Longwood Gardens, Rt 1, Kennett Square. 610.388.1000. Thousands of chrysanthemums bloom inside the conservatory. Performances, demonstrations and activities showcase the arts and cultures of the Orient. Admission
- Sa, Nov 6-Mar 26, Saturday Morning Kids Corner: Welcome Center, Valley Forge National Historical Park, Rt 23 and N. Gulph Rd, Valley Forge. 610.783.1077. Series of hands-on programs and activities, including nature walks and storytelling, focusing on a different topic each week. Free.
- Oct 22-24, Mind Body Spirit Expo: Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave, King of Prussia. 610.337.2000. 6th annual expo will showcase a wide range of holistic services and products as well as offer lectures and workshops. Admission www.mindbodyspiritexpo.com
- Dec 11, 14 Wreath Workshop: Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Rd, New Hope. 215.862.2924. Make a festive holiday wreath out of native plants and natural materials. Registration required. Admission
Fun in Fall Foliage
- Sa-Su, Sep 25-Oct 24, Count's Halloween Spooktacular: Sesame Place, 100 Sesame Rd, Langhorne. 215.752.7070. Celebrate Halloween with The Count. Visit Sesame Place in costume, trick-or-treat through the park and take a hayride to the pumpkin patch.
- Sep 18-23, A Nation Moves - A Celebration of Cultural Dance in America: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch St, Philadelphia. 215.409.6626. Come watch and learn about a different style of dance from various cultures in America each day during Constitution Week. Admission
- Sep 18, Harvest Time: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, 2 Mark Bird Ln, Elverson. 610.582.8773. Visitors are invited to pick apples, watch the farm animals, learn some historic gossip and help stir the apple butter at this fall "frolic." Free.
- Sep 18-19, Scarecrow Festival: Peddler's Village, Rts 202 & 263, Lahaska. 215.794.4000. Festival features pumpkin-painting, pumpkin pie eating contest, live entertainment and scarecrow-making workshops for families. Free. Fee per scarecrow.
- Oct 3, Fall Family Festival: Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, 100 Northwestern Av, Philadelphia. 19118. 215-247-5777. Don't miss this afternoon of autumn fun that has become an annual tradition for many families. Make your own scarecrow, paint a pumpkin, sample a variety of apples and enjoy some musical entertainment. Admission
- Oct 9, Apple Festival: Mill Grove Audubon Center, 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon. 610.666.5593. Family activities include apple pressing, making apple butter, story telling, children's crafts, nature artists, bake sale and more. Free.
- Oct 16, All Hallow's Eve Fall Festival: Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Rd, Schwenksville. 610.287.9349. Celebrate fall at the Mills with crafts for children, hayrides, cider making, bobbing for apples, playing Victorian games and more. Free.
- Oct 17, Mask making for Halloween: Lions, Tigers, Bears: James A. Michener Art Museum. 138 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.340.9800. In time for Halloween, create unique animal masks while learning the history of this haunting holiday. In addition, students will also create ghost garlands, monster jungle plants and more. Admission
- Oct 24, In Time for Halloween: Gargoyles, Goblins & Ghosts: James A. Michener Art Museum. 138 S. Pine St, Doylestown. 215.340.9800. In time for Halloween, this workshop takes young Art Travelers to Mexico to learn about Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - a tradition that honors the dead through a variety of activities and decorative arts, including elaborate skull masks. Admission
- Oct 31, Karaoke Halloween Party: Valley Forge Brewing Company, 267 E. Swedesford Rd, Wayne. 610.687.8700. Come in costume and bring the kids early for treats. Free prizes, contests and food specials throughout the day. Admission
- Dec 5, Holiday Open House: Mill Grove Audubon Center, 1201 Pawlings Rd, Audubon. 610.666.5593. The museum will be transformed with natural holiday decorations and music celebrating John James Audubon's love of nature. Refreshments and children's activity included. Free.
Calendar of Events
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Page 3 - Thrilling Adventures
Page 4 - Interacting with All of Nature and Fall Foliage
Page 5 - Politics and Some Good Old Fashion Kicks
