What To Do: ‘Garden Glow’ lights up at Longwood

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) has started its new year with an enticing special event – “Garden Glow.”

“Garden Glow,” which opened on February 13, will run through March 8.

Nature and light collide in “Garden Glow’ — an enchanting after-hours journey through Longwood’s Conservatory and Main Fountain Garden Districts.

Visitors follow glowing paths of luminaria as they are guided through an evening of discovery.

Inside the historic conservatories, they can explore floral masterworks created by Longwood artists, revealing plants’ hidden beauty as they’re bathed in colors that bring warmth to the winter night.

Guests can experience “Seeking Light: Bonsai Illuminated,” a striking blacklight installation in which the intricate details of bonsai take on an otherworldly dimension, glowing with a captivating intensity.

Visitors can step into a West Conservatory transformed by award-winning floral designer Jennifer Reed, where a suspended installation evokes an ethereal, vibrant dreamscape.

Outside, thousands of shimmering, biodegradable sparks float gracefully skyward — like fireflies dancing at dusk or stars drifting within reach — with “SPARK,” a mesmerizing installation by the visionary artist Daan Roosegaarde.

This isn’t just a garden at night. It’s a luminous dreamscape where every corner promises discovery, and every turn unveils something beautiful.

A “Garden Glow” ticket is required. Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for youth ages 5-18. “Garden Glow” tickets include all-day Gardens Admission and re-entry on that day.

“Garden Glow” is on view from 5-10 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from Feb. 13 through March 8, with “SPARK” on view from 7-10 p.m.

“Garden Glow” is rain or shine. Please note, “SPARK” may be unavailable during sub-freezing temperatures or inclement weather.

Another popular attraction is “Winter Wonder,” which began on January 16 and will run through March 22.

“Winter Wonder” celebrates the beauty of winter. It’s all about outdoor spacious, indoor oasis, and the power of story.

Outside, visitors can find a sense of peace and tranquility as they walk past textural grasses, seed heads and the dramatic silhouettes of trees that stretch up into the sky.

Inside, they can bask in a world of warmth that features an overhead garden of hanging baskets adorned with such vibrant beauties as jasmine, cape-primrose, and lipstick-plant.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a paradise of flowers and foliage, bursting with color — all in a beautiful indoor winter wonderland with a tropical twist.

Inside Longwood’s Conservatory, visitors can check out nearly 300 blooming orchids on display in the site’s Orchid House.

The gardens are open from Wednesdays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 22. Hours change in the spring.

As always, admission by “Timed Ticket” — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.

You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.

In recent years, the Borough of West Chester has become a destination for those seeking fine dining – and that will be celebrated over the next eight days.

West Chester’s “Restaurant Week” for 2026 (www.downtownwestchester.com/restaurantweek) will start on February 22 and run through March 1.

This fun-filled week is the perfect opportunity for area residents to support your favorite restaurants or explore something new.

West Chester’s culinary masters will be creating special multi-course prix fixe menus that will be featured for one week only. There will be dine-in and takeout options available.

Participating restaurants are 9 Prime, Bar Avalon, Barnaby’s of West Chester, Bierhaul Townhouse, Dolce Zola, Greystone Oyster Bar, Jolene’s, Kooma Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar, LaScala’s FIRE, Limoncello, Manje Caribbean Cuisine, Mas Mexicali Cantina, Mercato Ristorante, Mino Sushi & Ramen, Opa Taverna, Pietro’s Prime, Ryan’s Pub and Saloon 151 Whiskey Bar & Grill.

The roster also includes Santino’s Tap & Table, Sedona Taphouse, Side Bar & Restaurant, Slow Hand, Station 142, Stove & Tap, Teca West Chester, The Mediterranean, Original Spence Café, the Tomato Shack, The Social Lounge, Turks Head Wines and West Chester Seafood Kitchen.

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 484-754-3976, www.phillyhomeandgarden.com) is hosting Philly Home + Garden Show now through February 22.

Visitors can hear from celebrity and expert presenters at the Main Stage including Captain Sandy, series lead on Bravo’s hit series “Below Deck Mediterranean,” and Kevin O’Connor, Emmy award winning host of the award-winning PBS Series “This Old House” and “Ask This Old House.”

There will be exhibitors in a wide range of topics including flooring, heating and cooling, home appliances, construction, financing, home décor, pools, windows and doors, roofing and automotive.

The show allows visitors to explore a full hall of gardens and outdoor exhibitors that are sure to inspire backyard creations. They can stroll through inspirational gardens showcasing new gardening techniques, ideas and trends.

There will also be a flower shop, garden market, and succulent bar to take home some spring inspired goods.

Experts from gardening to home design will be presenting tips throughout the entire weekend.

Tickets are $12 for adults with children (12 and under) admitted free.

In 2026, America turns 250, and Philadelphia is throwing the ultimate yearlong celebration.

After all, we’ve been first in freedom, first in innovation and first in fun for 250 years.

52 Weeks of Firsts (www.visitphilly.com/52-weeks-of-firsts) is a yearlong, citywide celebration honoring Philadelphia’s legacy of innovation produced by the Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee. Not only was Philadelphia the birthplace of the country, but it was also the backdrop for many other marvels.

To honor these groundbreaking inventions and firsts, the Philadelphia Historic District is holding a year’s worth of free events to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.

52 Weeks of Firsts shines a light on different Philly-born Firsts each week through a series of free public events called Saturday Firstivals — held every Saturday of 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in more than a dozen neighborhoods.

Firstival: Saturday February 21 will focus on “First Authentic Chinese Gate Built in America: 1984.”

Guests can step through the iconic archway that sparked a cultural renaissance. Built in 1984, Philadelphia’s Friendship Gate was the first authentic Chinese gate in the U.S., a stunning symbol of international partnership and community pride.

The event will take place at Crane Community Center, which is located at 1001 Vine Street in Philadelphia’s Chinatown.

Hours are from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Throughout the month of February, the Betsy Ross House (239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, historicphiladelphia.org) will offer free programming on weekends celebrating the contributions Black Americans have made throughout our nation’s history – “Black History Month: History Maker Saturdays & Storytelling Sundays.”

On February 21, the historic site will host “History Maker Saturdays.”

From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. each Saturday in February, visitors can meet a History Maker and learn about their fascinating lives and experiences as Black women in colonial Philadelphia.

On February 22 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., the program will be “Storytelling Sundays.”

Each Sunday in February, visitors can meet Black residents of Colonial Philadelphia and learn about their lives, times and the contributions they made to our nation in its early days.

The annual “Punk Rock Flea Market” will be held on February 21 and 22 at the 23rd Street Armory (22 South 23rd Street, Philadelphia, www.phillyprfm.com).

The Punk Rock Flea Market is the place to shop for vintage clothing, records, crafts, art, and most of all old punk junk from more than 200 vendors.

This is an indoor event, rain or shine, inside the armory that will run from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.

Tickets are $12 cash or $15 card at the door.

Now through February 22, the town of Lititz is hosting its annual Fire & Ice Festival (lititzfireandice.com).

Featured attractions will be live ice carvings around town and sculptures out for view all over Broad Street and Main Street (which will be closed to vehicular traffic).

Food trucks will be located around town and retailers will be open late for shopping.

Ice sculptures are available for viewing from dawn to dusk in the Lititz Springs Park and throughout downtown Lititz.

Guests are invited to walk around downtown Lititz and enjoy the ice sculptures, dine at local restaurants, and shop at the local stores.

“The “Winter Farm Festival” will be held every Saturday through February 28 at Rose Bride Farm (1314 North Limekiln Pike, Maple Glen, www.rosebridgefarmsanctuary.com).

The Farm invites visitors to join the staff every weekend this winter for a variety of festive activities and cozy experiences on the site.

Activities Include:
– Baby cuddle areas to snuggle with adorable animals
– An outdoor fire lounge to relax and unwind
– heated Kitten Kafe, where guests can enjoy hot organic tea, coffee, and cocoa while spending time with playful kittens in heated barn.

There are sessions at 4 and 6:30 p.m.

Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route 100, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org), a 230-acre historical village on the site of the original du Pont Company gunpowder mills in northern Delaware, is presenting “Innovation in Miniature Exhibition” now through March 31.

Visitors will be able to step into a world where big ideas come in small packages.

Hagley’s miniature model exhibition brings together three fascinating fields — interior design, miniatures, and conservation — and invites guests to explore how they connect in surprising ways.

“Innovation in Miniature” highlights the careers of interior designer William Pahlmann and master miniaturist E.J. Kupjack. Together, they used these tiny models to bring bold ideas about interior decorating to life.

Guests will also discover how Hagley’s conservators work behind the scenes to preserve these delicate treasures for years to come.

The exhibit is included with museum admission

Visitors can also learn about the patent process and see examples of early American ingenuity in the “Nation of Inventors” exhibition.

They also will be able to see robotics and Lego teams demonstrating their amazing creations and pay a visit to the DuPont Discovery Loft to “Tinker and Create.”

Future innovators can take apart electronics, use household “junk” to create their own inventions, and submit their ideas to the “Hagley Patent Office.”

“Nation of Inventors” celebrates the American spirit of ingenuity by taking visitors on a journey from the early years of the patent system, in the 1790s, through the “golden age” of American invention, in the late 1800s.

The exhibit features more than 120 patent models from Hagley’s unique collection — highlighting the diverse stories of inventors from all walks of life.

Patent models are scaled representations of inventions and were part of the patent application process for nearly 100 years. “Nation of Inventors” showcases patent models representing innovations in a variety of industries from transportation and manufacturing to food preservation and medical devices.

“Nation of Inventors” includes patent models from well-known inventors and companies like Ball (Mason Jars), Jim Beam, Bissell, Corliss, Steinway, and Westinghouse.

“Nation of Inventors” is located on the first two floors of Hagley’s Visitor Center. Visitors can plan to spend about 30 minutes on their self-guided tour of the exhibition.

Admission to Hagley is $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors (62+) and $10 for children (6-14).

Newlin Grist Mill (219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, newlingristmill.org) will present “1704 Mill Tour” on February 21 and 12.

Visitors can take a guided tour of our 1704 water powered mill. While the Mill is not currently operational, visitors on guided tours will get a rare opportunity to see the process of building a new waterwheel and waterbox.

Visitors must be on a guided tour to go inside the Grist Mill.

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and children 12 and under.

Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, www.chaddsford.com) is presenting “Reserve Tastings – Wine & Chocolate” on select Saturdays and Sundays in February.

Guests will join the CFW Crew for an intimate and educational 60-minute experience in the Barrel Room. The trained staff will guide them through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse and award-winning wines from across our portfolio.

The selections will be paired alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from Éclat Chocolate to enhance your tasting experience.

The staff will also discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from production to aging and bottling.

The following is the 2026 Pairing Line Up –

Tickets cost $40 per person and reservations are required.

The “Wine & Chocolate Pairings at Penns Woods” at Penns Wood Winery (124 Beaver Valley Road, Chadds Ford, 610-459-0808, http://www.pennswoodswinery.com) provide a nice way for visitors to enjoy a winter weekend day.

Penns Woods Winery features a pairing which includes a tasting of four wines perfectly paired with four handcrafted chocolates from Good Good Chocolates.

The mouth-watering tastings will be held every weekend in February from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays.

Tickets cost $38 per person and reservations are required.

Harvest Ridge Winery (1140 Newark Road, Toughkenamon, www.harvestridgewinery.com) will present “Live Music with John Rodden” on February 20 at 4 p.m.

This event will feature live acoustic music that will let you sit back and relax while sipping on wine.

There will also be” Live Music with Allison Landon” on February 21 at 4 p.m.

On February 15, the winery will present “Love Local Pairing” at 1 p.m. It will pair its wines with local offerings such as local cheeses, honey, jam, charcuterie and produce.

Tickets for “Love Local Pairing” are $25.

A well-attended Bucks County attraction is the “The Winter Un-wined” at Shady Brook Farm (931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, www.shadybrookfarm.com).

The event will take place in the Greenhouse and feature live music by local artists. Music is 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night now through March 8.

The Stone’s Throw Pub will offer a wide array of locally brewed craft beer, Rose Bank Winery wines, and handcrafted cocktails featuring PA distilled spirits. The free event will also feature hot food items from The Kitchen and Pizza Box.

Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200, www.laurelhillphl.com) will present “Presidential Connections” on February 21.

On its website, Laurel Hill wrote, “There are no United States presidents buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery East, but there are hundreds, if not thousands of people who were in some way connected to one or more of our chief executives.

While we obviously can’t visit all of these presidential connections we will be meeting the opera singer who sang for Teddy Roosevelt in the White House; the young actor who was supposed to sing for Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater; the influential woman who convinced Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday; the close friend of JFK who was an important architect of U.S. foreign policy for decades; and many more people who befriended, antagonized, or otherwise connected with our presidents.”

The event on February 21 will run from 1-3 p.m.

Tour Guide will be Rich Wilhelm.

Tickets for the event, which will be held rain or shine, are $20 general admission, $18 for seniors and $10 for students.

Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, tylerarboretum.org) will have a seasonal event this weekend.

On February 21 the arboretum will present “Saturday Wildflower Walk: Winter Edition” from 1-3 p.m.

Participants can join wildflower expert Dick Cloud on an informative two-hour hike that takes them through meadows, woods, and occasionally streamside.

These walks are designed for individuals with a passion for plants, their role in ecology, or those looking to learn more. Although the focus is on plants, we will talk about whatever we might see while we are out.

In the winter months, we will focus on identification through seeds, berries, foliage, and branches.

The 2025/2026 Winter in Franklin Square Holiday Festival (200 North Sixth Street, Philadelphia, http://www.historicphiladelphia.org/franklin-square/holidays-in-franklin-square/) opens its season this weekend and it will run until February 28.

It will be open from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.

“Boozy Ben’s Bengo” will be held at Franklin Square on February 20 from 5-7 p.m. each night.

Visitors can play Ben Franklin-themed bingo inside Frosty’s Fireside Lodge heated tent with cocktails available for sale ($5 per bingo card).

Proceeds from “Bengo” benefit the management and operation of Franklin Square.

The Electrical Spectacle Holiday Light Show will be open from 4-8 p.m. daily and 4-9 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Unlike most of the suburban ice rinks, Blue Cross RiverRink (Market Street at the Delaware River, Philadelphia, www.riverrink.com)features public skating. Ice skating is the only use of this ice rink.

This winter, RiverRink takes the ice-skating experience on the Delaware River waterfront to another level by once again transforming the annual rink into a bona fide winter wonderland.

For three decades, Winterfest has been Philadelphia’s favorite Winter tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront, inviting visitors for a chance to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a winter wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River, complete with comforting warming cabins, physically distanced fire pit stations, games for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food and refreshing drinks, the signature holiday tree and — of course — ice skating on an NHL-sized rink.

Another ice-skating option in downtown Philadelphia is Center City Parks District’s Rothman Orthopaedics Institute Ice Rink at Dilworth Park (1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, http://ccdparks.org/dilworth-park).

It is an unparalleled entertainment experience on Philadelphia’s center stage in a wonderfully urban and unique setting. Open seven days a week, the rink offers wintery fun for all ages, with a full slate of programs.

The New Hope Railroad (32 West Bridge St, New Hope, 215- 862-2332, www.newhoperailroad.com) offers its annual “Valentine’s Excursion” on February 20.

Riders can take a step back in time and experience the romantic luxury of America’s railroads in premium turn-of-the-century Parlor cars for an intimate 60-minute excursion through the foothills of beautiful Bucks County.

During the trip, they can enjoy table-seated comfort while sampling light fare served by knowledgeable Parlor Car attendants. Each couple will receive a lush sweet and savory charcuterie spread, a long-stemmed red rose, and a takeaway to share later. Guests over 21 years of age will also receive a flight of hand-crafted demi cocktails to sample and pair with the spread.

Fares start at $143.

The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com) is running its “Bingo Express” on February 21.

The trains will depart at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday.

This ride will be fun for all ages. Winners receive free train tickets, T-shirts, or hats. Water and snacks will be provided.

Tickets are $28.99 for adults and $19.99 for children (ages 2-12).

On February 22, the rail line will run its “Hot Cocoa & Donuts Express” at 11 a.m.

Passengers can enjoy this one-hour round-trip excursion to Glen Rock on the historic NCR line aboard the luxury Trail Sisters, all while sipping hot chocolate and enjoying a fresh-baked donut.

Tickets are $28.99 for adults and $19.99 for children (ages 2-12).

The Strasburg Rail Road (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com) is running a special train on February 21 – the “Wine & Cheese Train.”

Passengers can enjoy the luxurious, climate-controlled first-class accommodations and a tasting of select wine, cheese, and crackers as they travel in style down the tracks from Strasburg to Paradise and back. The train departs at 6 p.m. and the total trip time is 45 minutes.

“Wine & Cheese Train” boarding is 30 minutes before the scheduled departure. Riders must be 21 or older and have their photo ID ready when they board.

Featured wines are carefully selected from Waltz Vineyards, and cheeses are paired accordingly. Beer and select non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase upon request. Riders can purchase a souvenir wine glass on board the train if desired. Glasses are $8 each.

In accordance with Pennsylvania law, alcohol is only served during the train ride. The rail line is not permitted to serve alcoholic beverages while the train is berthed in the station.

This popular train is available on select Friday and Saturday evenings throughout the season. Tickets are $83.

Founded more than 50 years ago, Choo Choo Barn — Traintown U.S.A. (Route 741 East, 226 Gap Rd, Strasburg, 717-687-7911, www.choochoobarn.com) presents a 1,700-square-foot train layout featuring over 150 hand-built animated figures and vehicles and 22 operating trains.

The majority of trains that are running in the display are “O Gauge” trains but there are also some HO Gauge trains as well as one N Gauge train.

Several of the original pieces and animations are still on the display today, including the ski slope, ski lodge and ice skaters, Dutch Haven, the Willows, the two-lane moving highway (in front of Dutch Haven), the farm with the tobacco barn, the Strasburg Fire House, the church beside Dutch Haven and a few other houses.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3 and under) at Choo Choo Barn — Traintown U.S.A.

There is one outdoor event which might be a tough choice – even for those who are hardy enough to brave the conditions.

“Astra Lumina Philadelphia” is an enchanted night walk at the Abington Art Center (515 Meetinghouse Road, Jenkintown, https://astralumina.com/philadelphia) invites the audience to discover the wonder of visiting stars – to set off across mysterious grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song.

Created by the visionary minds at Moment Factory, “Astra Lumina Philadelphia” is the 24th experience in the Lumina Night Walk series.

Located on a historic 27-acre campus, Abington Art Center is a beautiful setting for the enchanting Astra Lumina.  The campus has been transformed to create a magical journey.

Participants wander along specially designed pathways that weave through the forest landscape and immerse themselves in the wonder of Astra Lumina.

Highlights of the tour — Stroll along an enchanted one-mile night walk guiding visitors of all ages on a journey to discover the wonder of visiting stars, experience nature come alive through nine cosmic installations, marvel at the stars falling to your feet from 20 feet above and immerse yourself in a field of thousands of pixel lights.

“Astra Lumina Philadelphia” will run through March 7.

This month, the Neag Planetarium at the Reading Public Museum (500 Museum Road, Reading, www.readingpublicmuseum.org) will host “James Hood’s Beautifica.”

“Beautifica 360 – A Celebration of Life” was created by visionary composer James Hood and acclaimed immersive artists.

Celebrated as a versatile musical pioneer, Grammy-nominated artist James Hood is known for his groundbreaking work, and multi-sensory projects blending music and art.

His extensive musical résumé includes drumming for The Pretenders, more than two decades as the creative force behind the visionary ambient act Moodswings, and a wide array of production and soundtrack projects.

Before “Beautifica,” Hood transformed the world of immersive artistic experiences with “Mesmerica 360,” the record-breaking experience that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

With “Beautifica 360,” breathtaking worlds of light and sound come alive in this 360° dome experience.

Audiences can lose themselves in mesmerizing constellations and ethereal landscapes.

Nestled within the Reading Public Museum, the Neag Planetarium is a captivating destination that transports visitors into the depths of space. It is located at 500 Museum Road in Reading.

Shows will be presented on February 21 and March 1.

Tickets are $39.90.

This weekend is a special time at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, www.ansp.org).

The museum is presenting “Science Story Time: Some Bugs” on February 21 and 22 starting at 11:30 a.m. each day.

Each week will feature a science story and a hands-on craft to try.

This week’s story is “Some Bugs” by Angela DiTerlizzi

Other upcoming “Science Storytime” dates are February 28 and March 1.

Museum admission is $22 for adults, $19 for seniors and $18 for children (ages 2-12).

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia (500 W Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, Https://philadelphia.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/) is open all winter with its family-oriented rides and play.

Popular attractions are “Imagination Express,” “4-D Cinema,” “The Great LEGO® Race Virtual Reality Experience,” “LEGO® NINJAGO® Training Camp,” “Duplo Park” and “Pirate Adventure Island Spoftplay.”

Admission is $21.99.

Grim Philly’s “Dark Philly History Tour” (www.grimphilly.com) will be held every evening throughout the winter.

Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers.

The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way.

This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.

Ticket prices start at $38.

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com), Ghost Tour of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com) and Ghost Tour of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true ghost stories and real haunted houses.

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, “Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,” 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.

Participants can discover the ghost lore of America’s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn’s colony to present-day hauntings.

The activity is open year-round – weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $28.

The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, “Ghost Stories of Lancaster, PA.”

Participants in the Ghost Tour of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America’s 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 $28.

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 $28.

“TreeTrails Adventures Trevose” (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com/trevose-pa) is an adventure park full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages.

Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures as they swing through the trees of the new adventure park. They will be able to discover the excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.

The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing – TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.

General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $69; KidTrails Tickets (Ages 4–7), $23.