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By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pennsylvania Hunt Cup<\/p><\/div>\n

There are several events in the area this weekend with impressive numbers regarding anniversaries \u2013 lofty numbers such as 89, 76, 54, 48, and 42 \u2013 numbers marking the events\u2019 anniversaries.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup (Pennsylvania Hunt Cup racecourse, Newark Road, Unionville, 484-888-6619, http:\/\/pahuntcup.org<\/a>) is one of the oldest and most respected equestrian events in the Mid-Atlantic region. This year, the Hunt Cup will celebrate its 89th anniversary on November 5.<\/p>\n

The equestrian competition will feature four open races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. Three of them will feature races over fences and one will be a race on the flat.<\/p>\n

The challenging course features 18 post and rail fences and is one of just three four-mile races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association. First run in 1921 over a course in Whitemarsh in Montgomery County, the race moved to the present location in Unionville in 1964, where it has been held annually since. Over the years the race meeting has grown so that the race day card now includes three sanctioned timber races, and the Pennsylvania Pony Hunt Cup for children.<\/p>\n

Gates open at 10 a.m. The first event — the Pennsylvania Junior Hunt Cup \u2013 is scheduled to start at 10:45 a.m. followed by the National Anthem at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

There will be the traditional \u201cCarriage Parade\u201d at 12:45 p.m. followed by the Lewis C. Ledyard Memorial Foxhunters Chase at 1:30 p.m., the Arthur O. Choate Jr. Memorial Trophy race at 2:15 p.m. and the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup at 3 p.m. The final event of the day will be the Athenian Idol Races at 3:45 and 4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

General Admission, which is $100 per car, includes parking and admission for all occupants of one vehicle.<\/p>\n

Anyone wanting to get into a Christmas mood early can visit Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village (782 Christmas Village Road, Bernville, 610-488-1110, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com<\/a>) which begins its 76th season on November 4.<\/p>\n

Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village is truly a holiday wonderland — a wintertime spectacle that delights young and old alike with a huge amount of holiday displays and special attractions. It will remain open every night through January 1 — including Christmas Eve, Christmas Night, New Year\u2019s Eve and New Year\u2019s Night.<\/p>\n

The tours of \u201cChristmas Village\u201d feature visits to a variety of displays and exhibits, including \u201cSanta\u2019s Post Office,\u201d \u201cChristmas in the Jungle,\u201d \u201cManger Scene,\u201d \u201cChristmas Beneath the Sea,\u201d \u201c\u2019Twas the Night Before Christmas,\u201d \u201cOlde Fashioned Bakery Shop,\u201d \u201cToy Maker and his Toy Shop,\u201d \u201cChristmas in Other Lands\u201d and \u201cThe Olde Church\u201d.<\/p>\n

Other attractions at Koziar\u2019s Christmas Village include a huge model train display, a toy shop, a country kitchen, indoor and outdoor Christmas displays and a place to visit with Santa and even get pictures taken with the old guy in the red suit. Admission to Christmas Village is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors (65 and older) and $10 for children (ages 4-10).<\/p>\n

This weekend, the Expo Center in Oaks (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, www.lapidary.org<\/a>) will present the 2023 edition of Gemarama\u00a0which is scheduled for November 4 and 5.<\/p>\n

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Gemarama<\/p><\/div>\n

Visitors to the 54th Annual Gemarama\u00a0will find an amazing variety of gems on display and available for purchase. Gem specialists and dealers from all over the country will be displaying and selling their specialties at this popular gem and mineral show.<\/p>\n

Show attendees will be able to look at gems and rare stones from all around the world — many of which are for sale and not just exhibition pieces. Visitors will be able to examine and select purchases from a huge number of collectible items ranging from fossils to precious gems.<\/p>\n

As an added attraction, members of the Tuscarora Lapidary Society will be presenting demonstrations of various lapidary and jewelry making skills including faceting, intrasia, faceting, channel jewelry, metal craft, silversmithing, bead stringing, chain making and wirewrap jewelry.<\/p>\n

At the \u201cChildren\u2019s Table\u201d, youngsters will be able to make bracelet and key chains, use informative children\u2019s coloring books on gems and minerals and toss a bean bag to win a prize.<\/p>\n

Also featured will be a variety of competitive exhibits with awards in the following categories — Best in Show, Best Theme Exhibit, Most Educational Exhibit, Best Non-Member Exhibit, Best Mini-Case Exhibit and Director\u2019s Award.<\/p>\n

Gemarama\u00a0will run from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on November 4 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on November 5. Admission is $6 for adults, $1 for children under 12 years of age; two-day adult tickets are $9. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in uniform and accompanied by an adult Scoutmaster are admitted free.<\/p>\n

There is another attractive event at the Expo Center this weekend.<\/p>\n

On November 4 and 5, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is hosting the Americana Indian Show.<\/p>\n

American Indian art is always a popular motif for home decorating is American Indian art \u2014 especially artwork produced in the American Southwest. This weekend, you can find a lot of examples of this art style at the Americana Indian Art & Jewelry Show on Oaks.<\/p>\n

The show provides an excellent opportunity to look at artifacts and other items related to the history of Native Americans. The show is presented by the Americana Indian and Western Gallery and admission is free.<\/p>\n

The Americana Indian and Western Gallery had its beginning in 1947 when its founder Lee Anderson attended school on a Navajo\u00a0reservation and worked after school for his uncle in the trading post. The family collected American Indian art such as Navajo\u00a0rugs, pottery, baskets, and other Indian and western items.<\/p>\n

Anderson\u2019s sells Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Santo Domingo jewelry, as well as Navajo\u00a0rugs, Hopi and Zuni kachinas, baskets, pottery, art and collectibles. One of the most respected Native American art dealers in the United States, Americana Indian Shows brings thousands of items direct from the Southwest to the show attendees.<\/p>\n

Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on November 3 and 10 a.m.- p.m. on November 4.<\/p>\n

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Apple Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

This weekend, Peddler\u2019s Village\u2019s will host its ultra-popular Apple Festival (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The 48th annual staging of the event will be held November 4 and 5 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. each day at the Peddler\u2019s Village complex. It will feature a variety of artisans who will be demonstrating and selling their crafts. There will also be live music and the curiously entertaining pie-eating contests.<\/p>\n

As expected, the free festival will be a showcase for apples served in all sorts of tasty ways — apple cider, caramel-covered apples, apple fritters, apple sundaes, apple pie and apple strudel.<\/p>\n

Visitors will even be able to sample country apple butter cooked over an open fire. Many of the apple treats will be available for take-home as well as for eating at the festival. Additionally, visitors will be able to purchase a variety of fresh apples in bushels from the site\u2019s orchard.<\/p>\n

Live entertainment will be provided by Nikki Briar Band, Galena Brass Band, Lolly Hopwood, Jersey Harmony, Rendition Jazz Band, The Big Chill, Love? Said the Commander, Ridiculous Nicholas Magic Show, Harmonics Quartet, Michael Christopher Band, Barefoot Bobby and the Breakers, Spinning Straw, Vintage Vibe and Cheddar Boys.<\/p>\n

On November 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-646-1595, http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope<\/a>) will host its 42nd annual \u201c1777 Whitemarsh Encampment.\u201d<\/p>\n

This event commemorates the time from November 2-December 11 in 1777 when General George Washington and the Continental Army were encamped in Whitemarsh Hills.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s activities will begin at 10 a.m. and shift into high gear at 11:30 a.m. with a skirmish re-enactment in the back field. The battle display will be followed by another skirmish re-enactment at 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

There will be \u201cChildren’s Musters\u201d at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

The list of all-day activities includes sutlers, open hearth cooking demonstrations, presentations by regiments, dulcimer entertainment by Lynn King and a demonstration of Colonial dressmaking.<\/p>\n

As an added attraction, the Hope Lodge mansion will be open for self-guided tours all day (except during the skirmishes). Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors (age 60 and older) and youths (ages 6-17). Children ages 5 and under are free.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another number that is in the spotlight this weekend \u2013 \u201c6.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kennett Symphony<\/p><\/div>\n

This weekend, the Kennett Symphony (kennettsymphony.org<\/a>) is performing one of its season staples \u2013 a \u201cReimagined\u00a0Symphony.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Symphony\u2019s schedule features a \u201cReimagined\u00a0Symphony\u201d on\u00a0November 5 at 3 p.m. at Mendenhall Inn (323 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford).<\/p>\n

The program for Saturday\u2019s matinee will feature Ludwig van Beethoven\u2019s \u201cSymphony No. 6 (Pastoral).\u201d<\/p>\n

The Kennett Symphony posted this message on its website \u2013 \u201cWe invite you to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before at our Reimagined Concert Experience! Seated in the round, with options for food and drink, our casual setting encourages an open and friendly atmosphere. Hosted by Music Director Michael Hall, enjoy the perfect marriage of music and visuals as multimedia projections bring the music to life with informative, captivating imagery. Perfect for first time attendees, as well as patrons who would like a renewed appreciation for the timeless beauty of classical music.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the\u00a0\u201cReimagined\u00a0Symphony\u201d concert, seating around the orchestra will provide the audience with a unique perspective. Food and drink will be available throughout this one-hour long performance in a relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt makes it fun,\u201d said Kennett Symphony Music Director Michael Hall during a phone interview.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole idea of a concert series is to make it fun. This will be very relaxed \u2013 sit, have a drink and enjoy some food. It will be general admission.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ludwig van Beethoven\u2019s \u201cSymphony No.\u00a06 (Pastoral)\u201d is a symphony in F major\u00a0with an opus number of 68.\u00a0It was composed between 1802 and 1808\u00a0and is one of the few works by Beethoven that contains explicitly programmatic content.<\/p>\n

The symphony has five movements, each with a descriptive title that sets the scene for the music. The titles are as follows:<\/p>\n

Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande (Awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside)<\/p>\n

Szene am Bach (Scene by the brook)<\/p>\n

Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute (Merry gathering of country folk)<\/p>\n

Gewitter, Sturm (Thunder, Storm)<\/p>\n

Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gef\u00fchle nach dem Sturm (Shepherd\u2019s song. Cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm)<\/p>\n

The symphony was first performed alongside Beethoven\u2019s fifth symphony in Vienna on December 22, 1808.\u00a0The piece is known for its beautiful melodies and vivid depictions of nature, which were inspired by Beethoven\u2019s love for the outdoors.<\/p>\n

Video link for Kennett Symphony \u2013 https:\/\/youtu.be\/rWLWE2gWMZU<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tickets for Saturday are $50 for adults and $10 for students (18 and under).<\/p>\n

Ticket price includes the concert, your first glass of wine or other beverage, and hors d’oeuvres. Cash bar is also available on site. All seating is General Admission (no pre-assigned seats). Seating at the\u00a0Mendenhall Inn\u00a0is first-come, first-served.<\/p>\n

Not all of the spirits that came back for Halloween have gone back to their homes in the netherworld. There is still a reason to hang around for a little longer.<\/p>\n

November 1 is a special day in Mexico and in Mexican American communities throughout the states. It is the day known as \u201cDia de Los Muertos\u201d — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.<\/p>\n

Kennett Square and Casa Guanajuato will be celebrating the holiday this weekend with a variety of special events.<\/p>\n

This year, the Festival Dia de los Muertos is taking place on November 3 and 4 at the new Kennett Square Library (300 East State Street).<\/p>\n

Additionally, there will be an \u201cafter party\u201d at The Kennett Creamery from 8 p.m. until closing.<\/p>\n

In Mexico, every ranch, town and city have special ways to commemorate this day.<\/p>\n

This year, the festival is honoring the magical state of Oaxaca.<\/p>\n

The Ninth Annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade (www.phillyveteransparade.org<\/a>), a non-profit which hosts an annual parade honoring the sacrifices of our Veterans in the tri-state region, will take place on November 5 at noon with more than 150 organizations involving over 7,000 participants and 30 Veteran Service Organizations.<\/p>\n

The parade route begins at Juniper and Market streets with a brigade of over 250 motorcyclists, heads east on Market Street and concludes at North Fifth Street where the Veterans Festival will take place.<\/p>\n

Entertainment at Vet Fest includes live music by Sensational Soul Cruisers along with Face Painting and Balloon Animals, Stilt Walkers, Rocky! and Captain America!<\/p>\n

Participating Food Trucks are Many Hands Coffee,\u00a0Philly Fry Food Truck,\u00a0Goodfellas Food Truck,\u00a0and Urban Village Brewing.<\/p>\n

On November 4 and 5 the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (300 Gap Road, Strasburg, 717-687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org<\/a>) is presenting a special event that is sure to appeal to the patriotic spirit in everyone — an event called \u201cTrains & Troops.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is a Veterans Day celebration a few days early.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrains & Troops\u201d is the museum\u2019s annual tribute to the U. S. Armed Forces — to all those who served or are serving in defense of our nation. At the annual autumn event, visitors will be able to greet our men and women in uniform — including veterans, civilians, railroaders and re-enactors from the Civil War forward. Also featured will be a large array of military and military railroad service-related posters, uniforms, equipment, field gear, maps, books and photographs on display.<\/p>\n

The annual event is also a tribute to American railroads and their role in supporting the U. S. Armed Forces. Railroads built our nation and came to the country\u2019s defense during times of war — both on the home front and overseas. The American Civil War marked the first major military application of railroads. The Military Railway Service was created in 1916 for World War I. In World War II, U. S. freight and passenger railroad service, both military and civilian, was huge.<\/p>\n

There will be a salute to veterans and active-duty service personnel with the Lancaster Red Rose Honor Guard on November 4 at 11 a.m. and November 5 at 1 p.m. The Lampeter-Strasburg Community Band will present a concert on November 4.<\/p>\n

Tickets for \u201cTrains and Troops\u201d only are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and $8 for youth (ages 3-11).<\/p>\n

Laurel Hill Cemetery (3822\u00a0Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-228-8200, www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org<\/a>) will present \u201cMesmerizing Monuments of Laurel Hill East\u201d on November 4 at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Soaring Obelisks, imposing mausoleums, and lifelike sculptures are all featured in this tour.<\/p>\n

Visirors to Laurel Hill East immediately notice that this is no ordinary cemetery.<\/p>\n

From soaring obelisks and imposing mausoleums to lifelike sculptures, there are hundreds of permanent cemetery residents who chose to immortalize themselves in nontraditional ways. A far cry from neat rows of identical headstones, Laurel Hill East was always imagined as a rural sculpture garden, and Philadelphians of the past gladly rose to meet that expectation.<\/p>\n

This tour will highlight some of our most interesting and arresting gravesites, and the people who now rest there eternally. Learn the stories behind the stones and get some insight as to why these individuals chose the monuments they built.<\/p>\n

Tour Guide is Jerry McCormick.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices are: $17\/General Admission (Ages 13 and up), $15\/Seniors (Ages 65+) and Students with ID, $12\/Members of the Friends of Laurel Hill, and $8.50\/Youth (Ages 6-12)<\/p>\n

Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is hosting its \u201cFall Food Truck Festival\u201d on November 4 and 5 from noon-6 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

An all-star lineup of local food trucks is taking over Chaddsford for the weekend.<\/p>\n

The roster includes Calaveras Tacos, Common Good Pizza and Tap, Ennis BBQ\u00a0(Sunday only), The Jawnery, The Lost Cow, PA Boys BBQ, Savannah’s Tender Love and Fries, and Slappster’s Kitchen\u00a0(Saturday only).<\/p>\n

Live music both days will be performed by Adam Monaco.<\/p>\n

Wine is available by the glass only during Fall Food Truck Festival. Bottles are available for to-go sales.\u00a0Admission is free with walk-in seating only.<\/p>\n

Elmwood Park Zoo (Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The Elmwood\u00a0Park Zoo (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown, www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) has a variety of special activities coming up.<\/p>\n

The Zoo\u2019s \u201cDog Days\u201d event will be held on November 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17 and 19.4, 6, 9, 11, 13 and 16.<\/p>\n

All guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an\u00a0online waiver\u00a0and submit required documents before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required for you to attend\u00a0\u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

The \u201cDog Days\u201d event is slated to run from 1-5 p.m.<\/p>\n

Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/p>\n

The Zoo will also host a \u201cHarvest Fest\u201d on November 4 and 5 from noon-3 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

Visitors can participate in themed activities, play carnival games, enjoy live entertainment, and sip on festive fall drinks.<\/p>\n

Lancaster has a lively First Friday celebration every month. This month\u2019s edition of First Friday Lancaster (https:\/\/visitlancastercity.com\/first-friday<\/a>) will run from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on November 4 in downtown Lancaster.<\/p>\n

The event will feature attractive exhibitions at art galleries, artisan studios and museums. There will also be live performances presented in a variety of genres \u2014 professional theater, symphony orchestra and performing groups.<\/p>\n

In addition to the many galleries, shops, and pop-up musicians that regularly participate in First Friday, the following venues are hosting special events and showcases — Monstro Collaborative Works, First Friday Artist Reception, First Friday at Freiman Stoltzfus Gallery and Free First Friday at the Lancaster Science Factory.<\/p>\n

The next few days will feature several popular annual ethnic festivals \u2013 events where you can find freshly made traditional food from Greece and three of Europe\u2019s Slavic nations.<\/p>\n

This weekend, you can get a glimpse at how holidays are celebrated in a culinary way in Eastern Europe and Russia by visiting the festival at Saint Herman of Alaska Orthodox Church (1855 North Middletown Road (Route 352), Gradyville, 610-459-5310, www.sthermansoca.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The annual Christmas bazaar and food festival at St. Herman is running on November 4 and 5 and again on November 11 and 12.<\/p>\n

The food will be available through online ordering or drive-through from noon-5 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

The menu, which is billed as a \u201cTaste of Tradition,\u201d offers a selection of Russian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Greek & Eastern European Cuisine.<\/p>\n

The menu features stuffed cabbage, blini, beef stroganoff, cevapcici, kolbassi sandwiches, halushki, homemade pastries and other specialties.<\/p>\n

The 2023 Greek Food Fest at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (229 Powell Lane, Upper Darby, saintdemetrios.org<\/a>) is scheduled for November 3, 4 and 5.<\/p>\n

The event, which will run from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. on Friday, noon-10 p.m. on Saturday and noon-8 p.m. on Sunday, will feature a wide array of tasty Greek treats such as souvlaki, shish-ka-bob, moussaka, pastitsio and gyros and baklava.<\/p>\n

Other festival activities are areas featuring vendors with crafts and Greek items.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Church\u00a0Bazaar at\u00a0Saints\u00a0Peter\u00a0and\u00a0Paul\u00a0Ukrainian\u00a0Orthodox\u00a0Church\u00a0(1406 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware, 302-798-4455, www.sspeterandpauluoc.org<\/a>) will be held on November 4.<\/p>\n

The menu of food items which can be eaten onsite or purchased to go includes Holubtsi (Ukrainian\u00a0stuffed cabbage rolls), Kovassa (Ukrainian-style kielbasa), Halushki (cabbage\u00a0and\u00a0noodle), Pyrohy (Ukrainian\u00a0pierogies), Borscht (beet soup), Mushroom Soup\u00a0and\u00a0authentic handmade\u00a0Ukrainian\u00a0bakery items such as nut rolls, Pascha\u00a0and\u00a0poppy rolls.<\/p>\n

There will also be\u00a0church\u00a0tours, pysanka for sale\u00a0and\u00a0a variety of other vendors with cultural\u00a0and\u00a0religious items for sale. The free event runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n

A \u201cPierogi Festival\u201d will be held on November 4 and 5 at St. Nicholas Eastern Orthodox Cathedral (817 North Seventh Street, Philadelphia, https:\/\/www.stnicholaseoc.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The church\u2019s 2023 \u201cPierogi Festival\u201d will feature homemade pierogi (traditional potato cheese, kapusta, cherry, cheesesteak and pulled pork), halupki, kielbasa, halushki, pelmeni, blini, soups and more.<\/p>\n

The event opens at noon each day. The beer garden and outdoor seating with live music in our tent will close at 9 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The event features free admission with parking lot and street parking available.<\/p>\n

Autumn\u2019s colors just came in and are already on their way out \u2013 especially with the cold, windy weather forecast for the next few days. There is still time to take in autumn\u2019s annual color display by riding on a special excursion on an area tourist railroad.<\/p>\n

The West Chester Railroad (Market Street Station, West Chester, 610-430-2233, wcrailroad.com<\/a>) is running its annual \u201cFall Foliage Express\u201d trains on November 5. Trains depart at noon and 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

The round-trip train ride travels to the village of Glen Mills and back and lasts for 90 minutes. During the brief layover in Glen Mills, riders can explore the historic Pennsylvania Railroad station and have a snack in the railroad\u2019s picnic grove along the Chester Creek.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for children.<\/p>\n

The Wilmington & Western Railroad (2201 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE, 302-998-1930, www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cAutumn Leaf Special\u201d on November 4.<\/p>\n

Trips are either a one-and-one-half hour roundtrips to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove or two-and-one-half hour roundtrips to Hockessin.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the \u201cAutumn Leaf Special\u201d start at $18.<\/p>\n

The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (Reading Outer Station, Reading, www.rbmnrr-passenger.com<\/a>) is running its 2022 \u201cFall Foliage Rail Diesel Car Excursions\u201d on November 4 and 5.<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy a train ride to experience the fantastic fall colors that Pennsylvania has to offer.<\/p>\n

They will travel over the rails to Historic Jim Thorpe for the town\u2019s annual fall festival after boarding the train at Reading Outer Station or Port Clinton Station.<\/p>\n

Passengers will have time to explore historic Downtown Jim Thorpe during the layover.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the all-day excursion are $49.<\/p>\n

Now through November 5, the Strasburg Rail Road (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) has a very special event \u2013 \u201cStrasburg Rail Road Productions presents\u2026The Legacy of Sleepy Hollow: Not Everything Dies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors will discover the true\u00a0Legacy of Sleepy Hollow at the Strasburg Rail Road. The greatest ghost story ever told did not tell us the whole story.<\/p>\n

Guests will join Isabel Crane, the great-great-granddaughter of the legendary Ichabod Crane, as she takes them on a frightful journey filled with sword fights, ghosts, and a centuries-old curse surrounding her family.<\/p>\n

It seems that not everyone wants the truth to come out and they\u2019ll go to any length necessary to keep their haunted past a secret. With grand special effects, live horses, and the scariest train ride of the season, this is an opportunity to learn, hear, and experience the\u00a0Legacy of Sleepy Hollow aboard the historic Strasburg Rail Road.<\/p>\n

A pre-boarding act\/performance will commence 15 minutes before departure. Please plan to arrive early for check-in and then enjoy the pre-boarding performance before you embark on a memorable journey.<\/p>\n

Please note: Due to the subject matter of this event and its presentation, this event is recommended for ages 8 and older. Parental discretion is advised.<\/p>\n

The Northern Central Railway (2 West Main Street, New Freedom, www.northerncentralrailway.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cFall Foliage Trains\u201d on select dates through November.<\/p>\n

Riders can enjoy the beauty of fall in Southern York County as the train follows the original Northern Central Railroad, a mainline in operation since 1838, through the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park.<\/p>\n

Motive power will be the William H Simpson No. 17 replica steam locomotive or the 6076 PRR GP9 historic diesel locomotive. The conductor and brakeman will tell riders about the history and growth of the towns and villages they pass along the way.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $34.<\/p>\n

Another popular railroad related event this weekend is \u201cSteamin\u2019 Days\u201d at Auburn Heights Preserve (3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, Delaware, 302-239-2385, http:\/\/auburnheights.org<\/a>) on November 5.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteamin\u2019 Days,\u201d which is held on the first Sunday of the month through November, focuses on steam power.<\/p>\n

During \u201cSteamin\u2019\u00a0Days\u00a0at Auburn Heights,\u201d the site is bustling with activity. Visitors are encouraged to climb into an antique automobile or board one of the trains and experience what it was like to travel at the turn of the 20th century. They can also tour the magnificent 1897 mansion that was home to three generations of the Marshall family.<\/p>\n

Also included is entry to the Marshall Steam Museum, which features the world\u2019s largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars along with a 1930s working Lionel electric train display, a hands-on engine display, kids\u2019 activities and exhibits and the\u00a0Museum Gift Shop.<\/p>\n

Activities run from 12:30-4:30 p.m. each time.\u00a0Combo Tickets, which\u00a0cover all rides and building tours, are $20 (13 and older) and $14 (age 12 and under).<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is a great place to visit any time in the year and always has special attractions to add to the experience.<\/p>\n

Longwood\u2019s Chrysanthemum Festival is running through November 12. Innovative plant-growing techniques and displays take center stage by way of thousands of trained chrysanthemums throughout our Conservatory.<\/p>\n

Big, bold colors and thousands of carefully nurtured and trained chrysanthemums abound during this imaginative display serving as the largest and oldest of its kind in North America.<\/p>\n

Throughout the Conservatory, specialty chrysanthemum forms from fanciful clouds to sculptural spirals not only showcase our horticultural savvy but help preserve an ancient Asian artform that we are beyond proud to perpetuate.<\/p>\n

Daily performances in the Main Fountain Garden will feature more than 1,700 spinning jets that spin dance to various music programs. These are no little jets as some shoot up as high as 175 feet in the air.<\/p>\n

The 30-minute show is slated for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Main Fountain Garden Show fountain performance that begins with a touch of narrated history and concludes with dynamic choreography marrying music and the site\u2019s newest fountain features.<\/p>\n

These displays will be presented daily at 1:15 a.m., 1:15, 3:15 p.m. and 5:15. There will also be performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The \u201cIlluminated Fountain Performance\u201d will be staged Thursdays through Sundays at 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

One of Longwood\u2019s most popular fall family activities \u2013 \u201cPumpkin Playground\u201d \u2013 runs through October 30.<\/p>\n

The attraction is located in the Children\u2019s Corner in the Idea Garden for interactive play. Families can find the perfect opportunity for a festive fall photo amid the whimsical seasonal display of pumpkins, gourds, and corn husk towers.<\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and college students, $18 for active military and veterans and $13 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) is currently showcasing a new exhibition \u201cAnn Lowe: American Couturier\u201d now through January 7, 2024<\/p>\n

In 1964,\u00a0The Saturday Evening Post\u00a0referred to fashion designer Ann Lowe as \u201cSociety\u2019s Best-Kept Secret.\u201d\u00a0Although\u00a0Lowe had been designing couture-quality\u00a0gowns\u00a0for America\u2019s most prominent\u00a0debutantes, heiresses, actresses, and society brides\u2014including Jacqueline Kennedy, Olivia de Havilland, and Marjorie Merriweather Post\u2014for decades,\u00a0she\u00a0remained\u00a0virtually unknown to the wider public. Since then, too little recognition has been given to her influence on American fashion.<\/p>\n

Ann Lowe\u2019s recently emerging visibility as a designer stands in contrast to much of her career and the countless unrecognized Black dressmakers and designers who have contributed to American fashion for generations, including her own grandmother and mother. She blazed a path for others to follow and her legacy is still felt in fashion culture.<\/p>\n

This is the largest exhibition of Ann Lowe\u2019s work to date, featuring 40 iconic gowns, many that have never been on public display, and it will illuminate her evolution as a designer from the 1920s to the 1960s. The exhibition will also feature the work of contemporary couturiers and fashion designers whose current design practices, perspectives, and career paths reflect the trajectory of American fashion emanating from Lowe\u2019s foundation. These include B Michael, Tracy Reese, Amsale Aberra, and Bishme Cromartie.\u00a0Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, is guest curator of the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Born in Clayton, Alabama,\u00a0into a family of African American dressmakers, Ann Lowe (ca. 1898\u20131981) learned the skill of dressmaking from her\u00a0mother and grandmother.\u00a0She developed not only expert\u00a0technical\u00a0skills by the time she was a teenager but also her\u00a0distinctive\u00a0style\u2014feminine, elegant, and often incorporating\u00a0her signature\u00a0hand-made floral elements. Her extraordinary career took her through the Jim Crow\u00a0South, from Montgomery, Alabama,\u00a0to Tampa, Florida, and in 1928 to New York City.\u00a0Lowe\u2019s work made her an asset to wealthy\u00a0society women around the country,\u00a0yet she\u00a0also\u00a0experienced the tumultuous hardships of the fashion business\u00a0and segregated America\u00a0in a period\u00a0of\u00a0dramatic change.<\/p>\n

Ann Lowe\u2019s workplaces\u00a0her among\u00a0America\u2019s significant\u00a0fashion designers,\u00a0and her life illustrates a\u00a0legacy of Black\u00a0women\u2019s\u00a0knowledge\u00a0and skills\u00a0that began as enslaved labor. Lowe\u00a0modernized\u00a0this legacy\u00a0and expanded it\u00a0to international visibility, positioning herself as a creative designer, a fashion insider, and a vital contributor to\u00a0American culture.<\/p>\n

Admission to Winterthur is $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/p>\n

If crisp fall weather puts you in the mood for an energetic outdoor activity, you have two good options.<\/p>\n

Treetop Quest Philly (51 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, www.treetopquest.com<\/a>) is an aerial adventure park that will challenge you physically and mentally as you maneuver from tree to tree through obstacles and zip-lines. Once you\u2019re equipped, they will teach you how to operate your equipment and you\u2019ll be able to swing through each course as many times as you want for 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n

Each participant is outfitted with a harness and gloves. Each course has a continuous belay system — a lifeline that is impossible to detach without a staff member. The activity is self-guided, and the staff is ready to assist when needed.<\/p>\n

Gloves are required for our activity.\u00a0During this time, we encourage participants to\u00a0bring their own gloves\u00a0to use while up in the trees, gardening gloves are perfect for this activity.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices are $55, adults; $48, ages 12-17; $38, ages 7-11.<\/p>\n

\u201cTreeTrails Adventures Trevose\u201d (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com\/trevose-pa<\/a>) is an adventure park\u00a0full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages.<\/p>\n

Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures\u00a0as they swing through the trees of the new\u00a0adventure park.\u00a0They will be able to discover the excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor\u00a0with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.<\/p>\n

The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing \u2013 TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.<\/p>\n

General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $59; Main Park Youth Tickets (Ages 7\u201311), $51; KidTrails Tickets (Ages 4\u20137), $12.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, Arizona,\u00a0Wonderspaces\u00a0opened a 24,000 square foot gallery space in Philly a year ago.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 The artwork ranges from award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with the movement of their bodies.<\/p>\n

New artworks rotate in every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/p>\n

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.\u00a0The average time spent experiencing the show is 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. All visitors must sign a waiver prior to being admitted into the space. Adult supervision is required for visitors under 16.<\/p>\n

Halloween events have been taking place for more than a month. Now, even though Halloween and El Dia de Los Muertos have passed, some of them have refused to die.<\/p>\n

\u201cLincoln Mill Haunted House\u201d (4100 Ridge Avenue, Manayunk, www.lincolnmillhaunt.com<\/a>) is Philadelphia\u2019s newest haunted attraction. The attraction takes guests on a journey through an interactive living story featuring more than 40 live scare-actors, production quality sets, props, animatronics, and breath-taking special effects.<\/p>\n

The attraction is intended to be very scary during evening hours. The owners want it to be the scariest haunted house in the greater Philadelphia region. Mission accomplished — it is scary.<\/p>\n

While most haunted house attractions have a lot of room for props and actors, Lincoln Mill has a limited area. As a result, the 20-minute walk through the attraction features many tight spaces, sharp turns, sections that are pitch black, scary props and a slew of live-scare actors doing what they do best.<\/p>\n

The attraction\u2019s backstory emerged from a tragic event that occurred in 2021. On September 2, 2021, Hurricane Ida struck Philadelphia and flooded the Mill to historic water levels.
\nThe flood significantly damaged the mill\u2019s interior and revealed a hidden chamber located below the basement level. Countless bodies were found, and a dark truth was discovered about the mill\u2019s past.<\/p>\n

Local authorities determined that during the 1930\u2019s, Viktor Kane, the mill owner, tormented and experimented on his workers. Countless workers lost their lives, and their spirits continue to haunt the mill. Construction has since been halted and the mill will open up for guests to experience its dark past for themselves.<\/p>\n

The main haunted house event will run at night Thursday, Friday, and Saturday now through November 4. Tickets are sold in hour time slots from 6-11:45 p.m. For those that aren\u2019t into very scary attractions, there will be a more family-oriented event every Saturday from noon-4 p.m. with no scare actors.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $25.<\/p>\n

Canal-O-Ween will get started this weekend at Yardley\u2019s Rivermawr neighborhood (North Edgewater Avenue, the Canal Path from Afton to Fuld, Yardley, www.experienceyardley.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to enjoy the warm and welcoming spirit of Halloween at the week-long celebration,\u00a0\u201cCanal-O-Ween<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event kicks off with the annual \u201cCarve-O-Thon,\u201d a family-friendly event where folks gather to carve more than 300 Jack-O-Lanterns — all in about three hours.<\/p>\n

In the evenings, guests will be able to enjoy the \u201cJack-O-Lantern Stroll\u201d along the historic Delaware Canal guided by the warm light of hundreds of uniquely carved Jack-O-Lanterns flickering along the way for more than a quarter mile.<\/p>\n

The free event, which runs from October 30-November 6 is billed as \u201can old-fashioned, low-tech, magical way to celebrate Halloween.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pennhurst Asylum (100 Commonwealth Drive, Spring City, 484-866-8964, www.pennhurstasylum.com<\/a>), which is open through November 4, is on the site of a former mental asylum which has been shuttered for over a quarter of a century.<\/p>\n

It has been transformed into a haunted attraction with huge sets, detailed rooms and live actors. Visitors can also explore the labyrinth of underground tunnels.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $52 for a combo pass valid for all three Haunted Attractions at Pennhurst: Pennhurst Asylum, The Morgue & The Tunnels.<\/p>\n

For years, Eastern State Penitentiary (2124 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, www.easternstate.org<\/a>) presented one of the premier Halloween attractions in Philadelphia — \u201cTerror Behind the Walls.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last year, the venue tried something different \u2013 a new attraction called \u201cHalloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary.\u201d<\/p>\n

The truly scary attraction, which is running through November 11, takes place at a penitentiary site that was once was an active prison and is now a National Historic Landmark. It is a scream-inducing event featuring laser and special-effect lighting, digital sound, sinister scents, animatronic creatures and 3-D illusions.<\/p>\n

There is \u201cDelirium,\u201d a 3D Haunted House where visitors take a mind-altering trip into another dimension –a parallel, neon universe where nothing is quite as it seems. Fascinating creatures emerge from seemingly nowhere as the world you thought you knew shrinks away.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Crypt\u201d is another Haunted House. The creatures of The Crypt request your presence. Wade through the mist and into the lair of an ancient clan of vampires. They’ve set the table, but if you’re not careful, you might end up on their next menu.<\/p>\n

\u201cHospital Flashlight Tour\u201d is a guide-led Walking Tour \u2013 a 20-minute, guide-led, flashlight tour of Cellblock 3, the Hospital Block.<\/p>\n

Another Haunted House is the \u201cMachine Shop.\u201d Hidden away from the world is a long-forgotten machine shop. Evil pervades this space \u2013 an evil with one mind but with many bodies. Will visitors survive or will they become just another cog in the machine?<\/p>\n

Other attractions are \u201cThe Speakeasy at Al Capone\u2019s Cell,\u201d \u201cThe Bloodline Lounge,\u201d \u201cThe Fair Chance Beer Garden,\u201d \u201cThe Voices of Eastern State\u201d Highlights Audio Tour, \u201cKaleidoscope Hall,\u201d and \u201cS\u2019mores and Lore.\u201d<\/p>\n

Admission prices, which vary with the date, start at $39.<\/p>\n

The \u201c38th Annual Jason\u2019s Woods\u201d (99 Stehman Road, Lancaster, 717-872-5768, www.jasonswoods.com<\/a>), which is running through November 5, is a horror show complex that features a combination of live actors, impressive animation and scary special effects.<\/p>\n

Popular attractions include \u201cHorrifying Hayride,\u201d \u201cChamber of Horrors,\u201d \u201cZombie Apocalypse,\u201d \u201cLost in Jason\u2019s Woods,\u201d and \u201cCarnival of Fear,\u201d Admission prices are for combo tickets are $25 for three attractions and $40 for five.<\/p>\n

For \u201cCount\u2019s Halloween\u00a0Spooktacular\u00a0at Sesame Place\u201d (100 Sesame Place, Langhorne, 215-752-7070, www.sesameplace.com<\/a>), which runs now through November 5, the popular amusement park has been converted into a Halloween-themed safe venue for kids with trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, hayrides and a hay maze.<\/p>\n

Guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park,\u00a0Halloween-themed shows, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone\u2019s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats!<\/p>\n

Featured attractions, which will continue for the next six weeks, are \u201cNeighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade,\u201d \u201cHalloween Light Show,\u201d and \u201cThe Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-ween Radio Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Admission to the park starts at $44.99.<\/p>\n

Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the fall.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $35.<\/p>\n

Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687, www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/p>\n

Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/p>\n

The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

Each September, \u201cPumpkinland\u201d returns to Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116, www.linvilla.com<\/a>). \u201cPumpkinland,\u201d which runs through November 5, features fairy tale characters from nursery rhymes along with a huge scarecrow and a really tall storybook.<\/p>\n

Other activities include train rides, a straw bale maze, hayrides, pick-your-own apples and pony rides.<\/p>\n

There will also be \u201cHarvest Hayrides\u201d and \u201cAutumn Moon Hayrides\u201d starting later in September along with \u201cStraw Bale Maze,\u201d \u201cTrain Rides,\u201d \u201cCorn Maze\u201d and \u201cPony Rides.\u201d<\/p>\n

A fun maze can be found at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks (150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, 717-687-6843, www.cherrycrestfarm.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The farm\u2019s popular annual \u201cFlashlight Maze\u201d is now underway and will continue every Friday and Saturday night through November 5. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm has reserved several weekends during the autumn months for Flashlight Maze.<\/p>\n

This special activity allows visitors to experience the Amazing Maize Maze in total darkness. All you need are flashlights and a few friends.<\/p>\n

The Flashlight Maze is a nice, non-scary, Halloween alternative that has appeal for people of all ages. The Flashlight Maze, which has a $12 admission fee, is open from 6:30-10 p.m. with the last entrance into the Maze at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

The main attraction is Cherry Crest\u2019s \u201cAmazing Maize Maze,\u201d which is billed as \u201cthe world\u2019s most dynamic and interactive corn maze.\u201d It is a five-acre corn maze with over two-and-one-half miles of paths, scenic bridges, and clues.<\/p>\n

Participants can walk at their own pace as they encounter the \u201cKernels of Knowledge\u201d along with a variety of clues, tunnel slides, and watering stations. They can also check out a bird\u2019s eye view from the two bridges and watch everyone\u2019s flags waving high above the corn.<\/p>\n

The average time to complete the \u201cAmazing Maize Maze\u201d course is one hour. Ticket prices start at $19.<\/p>\n

\u201cValley of Fear\u201d (300 W. Bristol Road, Feasterville, 215-942-9787, www.valleyoffear.com<\/a>), which is open through November 5, features three \u201cheart pounding attractions\u201d — \u201cThe Original Haunted Hayride,\u201d \u201cMiles Manor Haunted House,\u201d and \u201cWillie\u2019s Shipwreck Cove.\u201d<\/p>\n

There will also be live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

The attraction is billed as \u201cAmerica\u2019s Most Horrifying Woods.\u201d Admission prices start at $25.<\/p>\n

The \u201c31st Annual Field of Screams\u201d (109 College Avenue, Mountville, 717-285-7748, www.fieldofscreams.com<\/a>), which is open now through November 11, features four world-class Haunted Experiences and an impressive Midway Area.<\/p>\n

Top attractions include \u201cHorrifying Haunted Hayride,\u201d \u201cDen of Darkness,\u201d \u201cNocturnal Wasteland\u201d and \u201cFrightmare Asylum.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $16.<\/p>\n

Shocktoberfest (94 Park Avenue, Sinking Spring, 610-375-7273, shocktoberfest.com<\/a>) features an array of natural and genetically engineered Zombies in a safe and controlled habitat.<\/p>\n

\u201cShockfest Zombie World\u201d is celebrating its 33rd\u00a0year with five \u201cKiller Experiences\u201d — \u201cZombie Safari Hayride Tour,\u201d \u201cPrison of the Dead,\u201d \u201cThe Unknown 3.0,\u201d \u201cGround Assault,\u201d \u201cZombie Experience,\u201d and \u201cMidway Massacre.\u201d<\/p>\n

The attraction will close on November 4. Ticket prices start at $30.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 27th Annual Frightland\u201d (309 Port Penn Road, Middletown, Delaware, 302-838-0256, www.frightland.com<\/a>) features eight special themed areas \u2014 \u201cZombie Prison,\u201d \u201cRavenwood Cemetery,\u201d \u201cHaunted Hayride,\u201d \u201cIdalia Manor,\u201d \u201cFear,\u201d \u201cGhost Town,\u201d \u201cThe Attic\u201d and \u201cHaunted Barn.\u201d<\/p>\n

Frightland Haunted Attractions has been named a Top 10 Scariest Haunted Attraction in the country by Travel Channel, Forbes and Huffington Post.<\/p>\n

The venue includes a variety of haunted attractions including a two-mile Haunted Hayride, four indoor haunted houses and more. The nationally acclaimed Halloween attraction also features live entertainment, carnival amusements and a daytime fall festival.<\/p>\n

The venue will remain open through November 5. Ticket prices start at $40.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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