Outdoor activities for entire family in region
Outdoor activities for entire family offered across the region
Fall is in the air and that means a variety of autumn and Halloween-themed events happening this month.
Fall is in the air and that means a variety of autumn and Halloween-themed events happening throughout the region this month. Many of these happenings also include a healthy twist such a run, hike, garden workshop and more.
Below is a listing of several October activities that are both fit and fun.
Haunted Woods hike in Upper Pottsgrove, Oct. 19 & Oct. 20
The community is invited to a terrifying hike along the dim candle-lit forest trails of the Althouse Arboretum. The event is designed for adults and older youth. It may not be suitable for younger children. Guests are invited to come to the woods anytime between 7 and 9 p.m. on Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.
All parking will be at the Hillside Aquatic Club, 134 W. Moyer Road, and guests will be shuttled. The cost is $7 per person. After hiking, guests can enjoy bonfires, food, and scary movie scenes in the open meadow. For more information, visit althousearboretum. org/calendar or call 267-371-2288.
Organic Halloween at the farm in Kutztown on Oct. 20
Families are invited to trick or treat in costume at the Rodale Institute Experimental Farm. The address is 611 Siegfriedale Road. Children will enjoy a Halloweenthemed scavenger hunt on the farm, do crafts and take home an organically grown pumpkin. The cost is $8 per family. For more information, visit the Facebook event page at bit.ly/2C9JeJp or call 610-683-1400.
Pumpkin Days in Media, Oct. 20 & 21
This annual event is held at the Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road. The event will include a bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, a pumpkin patch, pumpkin racing, hay rides, food and lots more. It’s from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Arboretum members have free admission, adults are $15, seniors are $13 and children are $9. Free parking will be available at the Penn State Branywine and shuttles will bus people to and from the arboretum. For more information, visit www.tylerarboretum.org/pumpkin-days-2018 or call 610-566-9134.
Kids Halloween Mini Garden Workshop in Skippack on Oct. 27
Children are invited to celebrate the season with a kids Halloween-themed workshop at Floral & Hardy. The address is 4007 Skippack Pike. Kids will be making their very own mini garden by using miniature plants and decorations. Children can even wear their Halloween costumes to the event. There will also be free treats. The cost is $20. For more information and to register, visit floralandhardyofskippack.com/events/302/kids-halloween-mini-garden-workshop or call 610-584-0797.
Frecon Farms picking season in Boyertown until Oct. 28
Frecon Farms opens their orchard to the community during harvest time. People are invited to come out and enjoy the 30-acre orchard and pick their own fruit every Wednesday through Sunday until Oct. 28. There are a variety of apples, pumpkins and sunflowers. While picking, farm guests can also enjoy live music, a concession stand and a picnic area in the tree rows. There’s also a play area for children. The orchard doesn’t have an entry fee. Customers only pay for any produce they pick. Frecon Farms is located at 501 S. Reading Ave. For more information, visit freconfarms.com/ upick or call 610-367-6200.
Escape the Asylum 6.66K Run at Pennhurst in Spring City on Oct. 28
The run will take place at Pennhurst Asylum, on of Pennsylvania’s scariest destination haunted houses. The course will give runners a unique experience as they move through the haunted complex. The asylum is located at the intersection of Bridge St. and Church St. in Spring City. There will be awards for top finishers. Each runner receives a themed Tshirt. The cost to register is $50 and a VIP package for $75 which includes a tour of Pennhurst Grounds. For more information and to register, visit pennhurstasylum.com/666k-run.
Bike Ride, Cemetery Tour & Beer Tasting in Spring Mill on Oct. 29
This fall-theme adult event combines heritage and hops. Participants will first do a group bike ride from Riverbend Cycles in Spring Mill to the historic Montgomery Cemetery in Norristown. While at the cemetery there will be a tour of the grounds and a Sly Fox Brewery beer tasting. Participants will then be shuttled back to the starting point at Riverbend Cycles. The Heritage & Hops event is happing on Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $30 per person and space is limited. For more information and to register, visit bit.ly/2ye64wN or call 484-945-0200.
Pumpkin Playground at Longwood Gardens in Kennet Square until Oct. 31
Children are invited to come and enjoy the Pumpkin Playground at Longwood Gardens. The Children’s Corner has handson pumpkin fun including large pumpkins on display. There’s even one that weighs more than 550 pounds. While there, families can also enjoy a walk at the gardens with beautiful seasonal autumn displays. For more information, visit longwoodgardens. org/events-and-performances/ events/pumpkin-playground# or call 610-388-1000.
Pumpkinland in Media until Nov. 6
Pumpkinland is a great opportunity for fall family fun. The seasonal activity is held at the Linvilla Orchards which is a 300-acre family farm located at 137 W. Knowlton Road. During this time of year, the orchard is full of pumpkins in all sizes, shapes and colors. There are also hayrides, mazes and fallthemed games like apple sling shot. While in Pumpkinland, families can pick their own apples, fish, visit barnyard animals, visit the garden center and more. Ticket prices vary depending on the package. For more information, visit www.linvilla.com/family-fun/pumpkinland or call 610876-7116.