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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Fall Harvest Season at Johnson’s Corner Farm Join for Pumpkin Picking everyday in October. There are over 20 acres of pumpkins perfect for a family outing. Find your perfect pumpkin! It’s Apple Season, too at Johnson’s Corner Farm with 10 varieties of apples to pick throughout the month of October. Take a hayride to the Apple Orchards to pick Daybreak Fuji, Empire, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Fuji, Stayman Winesap, Granny Smith, Gold Rush, Pink Lady and Cameo apples. Each variety starts at different times through September and October. Johnson’s Corner Farm will be hosting Fall Festivals throughout October. Fall Harvest Weekends include Apple Picking, Pumpkin Picking Hayrides, Family Corn Maze, Animal Farm, Live Music, Gem Mining, Fall Harvest Market, Food Tent, and more! Johnson’s Corner Farm is located at 133 Church Road, Medford, NJ 08055. Visit www.johnsonsfarm.com.
October 17 – October 23, 2018
P H I L A D E L P H I A S C H O O L O F C I R C U S A RT S ’ HAUNTED CIRCUS MANSION Continued from front page
“Murder Manor: An Improvised Game of Clue” CSz Philadelphia presents the return of “Murder Manor,” a fully interactive improvised murder mystery experience based on the board game “Clue.” Six strangers gather at a dinner party to meet a mysterious guest only to find themselves trapped in the middle of a murder. The show mixes audience sleuthing with fast-paced improv comedy and never ends the same way twice. “Murder Manor” runs every Friday in October at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or at www.csztix.com.
Six Flags Unleashes Biggest Fright Fest Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, presents its biggest and scariest Fright Fest®. The Northeast’s Largest Halloween party runs weekends and select days through October 31 featuring more than 25 Halloween-themed shows and attractions, including the terrifying Hell Fest maze based on the new horror movie, Hell Fest, in theaters this fall. The scare factor continues to ramp up with newly-themed haunted houses, a heart-pounding new show, and the 20th season of the park’s iconic, live, stage spectacular – Dead Man’s Party. Guests can enjoy Thrills By Day with all of their favorite rides and family-friendly entertainment; but after the sun sets, it’s Fright By Night with terrifying mazes, blood-curdling scare zones, spooktacular shows and monstrous rides in the dark. In addition to the new frights, classic family favorites will return by popular demand: Trick-or-Treat Trail, Professor Slithers’ Creepy Critters and Spooky Kooky Magic Show. After 6 p.m. when the park takes a very dark turn, guests can expect their Halloween favorites like: The Arrival ghoul parade; The Awakening; Unleashed; Cell Block 6; and Demon District. All “monstertainment” shows, scare zones, Safari Off Road Adventure and world-class thrill rides are included with park admission, Season Pass and active Membership. Eight haunted mazes require an additional fee. Fright By Night is not recommended for children under 12 and those who scare easily. For information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.
Halloween Hikes & Hayrides at the Schuylkill Center
Philadelphia School of Circus Arts presents its Haunted Circus Mansion, running every Saturday through October 27, 2018. Embark on a dark and spooky journey through the 26,000 square feet school and sanctuary at 6452 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119.
of Circus Arts has a history in our former home of presenting Halloween shows. Now that we have settled into our new home in a historic church and former school, we saw an opportunity to create something really special. The building and grounds have so much character and personality, they are the perfect backdrop for our students and faculty to showcase their skills, perform for the public and create an exciting new Halloween tradition. We hope to see everyone out from our Mt. Airy and Germantown community, as well as families from around the region.” Haunted Circus Mansion invites you to embark on a dark and spooky journey through the 26,000 square feet school and sanctuary. For the timid, you will depart deep below the surface for the Cellar Path which is family-friendly. For the more adventurous, get ready to head Get into the Halloween Spirit with The Philadelphia Orchestra up the creepy staircase into the darkest corners of the Attic Path. No tricks, just treats this October as The Philadelphia Orchestra ushers in the spooky season with three proThe Cellar Path, recommended for ages six and up, is a PG haunt experience for the entire grams full of delightfully frightful works and Halloween favorites. Beginning October 25 through October 27 with “French Tales,” guest conductor Louis Langrée will lead the Orchestra through a dark feast of French family! Participants will walk a low tight-wire over a pit of snakes as they try to keep on the favorites, featuring pianist Kirill Gerstein. Find dates and times, with ticket info online. The festivities con- lookout for classic Halloween characters, all the while gentle scares are mixed in. For the more courageous, there is the Attic Path filled with corridors of chaos. Participants tinue with a program the whole family can enjoy, “Halloween Tricks and Treats” on October 27 at 11:30 a.m. In addition to seeing Orchestra musicians perform in costume, audience members are encouraged to show will experience the wrath of spirits which have been disrupted from their eternal slumber up in their Halloween best for a chance to win the Orchestra’s costume contest. Rounding out the Halloween during a seance gone wrong. Be warned, however, as this path is not for the faint of heart! lineup, audiences are invited to join the Orchestra in costume for “Organ and Orchestra Halloween” on Octo- It contains blind-folded sections, non-violent touching, loud noises and strobe lighting. Frights begin at 6 p.m. Both paths involve a 15-20 minute walk-through experience with ber 30 at 7 p.m. Refreshments can be purchased for enjoyment either in the Hall or the Plaza, including the themed beverage of the night, “Spiked Spiced Cider.” Following the concert, audience members are invited to a small group. Paths are only accessible by staircase. Groups will depart on the paths in order lie down on stage to feel the vibrations of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ, culminating a truly spine-tin- of arrival – tickets are not timed. For those that survive both paths, they will find their way gling experience. Tickets can be purchased online at www.philorch.org, by phone at 215-893-1999, or at the to the church Sanctuary, where a Halloween celebration awaits with drinks, entertainment, apple bobbing, craft making and a haunted circus show. Shows run every thirty minutes. Kimmel Center Box Office. Prices and availability vary by concert. Special activities nightly will also take place at 9 p.m., including Halloween trivia and costume contests, with prizes including private lessons and Flying Trapeze classes! There will Halloween on Rittenhouse Row also be special performances from local professional troupes. Rittenhouse Row’s Annual Halloween Celebration is almost here. Join Rittenhouse Row on Saturday, October The production team, made up of Adam Woolley, Kate Hanley, Clara Lebrake, Rachel Lan27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come in costume for free public trick or treating for all ages at Rittenhouse Row caster and Jefferson Grubbs, prioritized making this showcase of PSCA’s students both spooky stores, restaurants, hotels, and more. The full map of participating locations will be posted at www.rittenand artistically entertaining. “Haunted Circus Mansion lets our students showcase their talhouserow.org on Friday, October 26. Or look for the orange cat sign in business windows. ents and creativity outside of our classes.” Haunted Circus Mansion is open to kids and adults of all ages. Youth tickets are only $5 South Street Headhouse District Presents PumpkinFest and and adults are only $10. Children under two are free. Tickets are valid for the paths, the Neighborhood Trick-or-Treating showcase performance, and seasonal activities. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. For tickSouth Street Headhouse District has plenty of tricks and treats for children and adults of all ages during the ets, or additional information about Philadelphia School of Circus Arts, visit www.phillyneighborhood’s annual Halloween festivities. On Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., South circus.com – if you dare! (Cue up the spooky music.) Street Pumpkin Fest returns to Headhouse Square (2nd and Lombard) with circus performances, horse and wagon hay rides, crafts for kids, seasonal bites, pumpkin putt-putt golf, a straw bale maze, face painting and costume contests and even a a pumpkin pie eating contest. Businesses will also open their doors for trick or treaters (12 and under) from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For information, visit www.southstreet.com, follow @officialsouthst on Twitter or call 215-413-3713. Festivities are free, with food, drink and shopping pay-as-you-go. Find a unique Halloween experience for the whole family at the Schuylkill Center’s annual fall festival Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 27, from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. This family favorite event includes a signature hike through Schuylkill Center’s candlelit forest to meet friendly nocturnal animals like owl, opossum, bat, and fox. Each animal tells the children about its habitat and offers special treats for their goody bags. After the hike, enjoy hayrides, craft activities, and kid-friendly fare from Brotherly Grub for dinner. End the night with s’mores by the campfire. Costumes are encouraged. The last hike of the evening leaves at 9:15 p.m. Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is located 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19128. Admission: $10 sold at the door for the general public, $5 online for members only. Visit www.schuylkillcenter.org.
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Ghost Stories at Shofuso
he Morgan Log House is getting ready for Halloween with two spooky events: Mayhem at Morgan: The Witch’s Curse on Friday, October 26 for grown-ups and Mini-Mayhem on Sunday, October 28 for children. On Friday, October 26 Mayhem at Morgan; The Witch’s Curse takes visitors through a guided tour of spooky sights, puzzles, and more! A witch has cast a spell on your spirit guide, can you help break the curse so your guide can find rest? Tours are every half hour from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $6 and are available at www.morganloghouse.org/mayhem or at the door. Please be advised, this event might not be suitable for very young chil“Silver Screen Halloween Party” dren. Additionally, fog machines, strobe lights, and other lighting effects are used. Saturday, October 27 night at The Celebrity Room at Dino’s Backstage brings the singular “Silver Screen Mini-Mayhem, on Sunday, October 28, is geared towards families and includes seasonal Halloween Party” hosted by Dino’s very own cabaret master, Michael Richard Kelly, backed by The Grant MacAvoy Trio. Showtime is 8:30 p.m. and dinner seating is at 7 p.m. Dino’s invites the audience to dress up puzzles, games, and crafts on the grounds of the Morgan Log House. Come in costume for as a favorite actor/actress and/or a favorite movie role character, and participate in a riotous costume contest more fun! The event is from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and is free to the public. The Morgan Log House – located at 850 Weikel Road in Lansdale, PA – is a beautifully for the “Silver Screen Halloween Party” and an evening of fun and song. In that order! For reservations and information, call 215-884-2000 and/or visit www.dinosbackstage.com. The Celebrity Room at Dino’s Backstage restored eighteenth century log home. The organization brings history to life through tours, programs, and workshops throughout the year. For more information on regular tours and is located next to the Keswick Theatre at 287 North Keswick Avenue. more, visit www.morganloghouse.org or call 215-368-2480.
Bring a date and experience a revival of the traditional ghost story telling parties of the Edo period. Local storyteller Denise McCormack will thrill guests with Japanese ghost stories told by candlelight and aided by the traditional atmosphere of Shofuso. Please dress warmly for this event, as Shofuso is unheated. This event takes place on October 27, 2018, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Shofuso, Lansdowne Dr. & Horticultural Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19131. Tickets are $30 per person. ($25 JASGP Members) Call 215-878-5097 for information or to purchase tickets online, visit http://japanphilly.org/?event=ghost-stories-at-shofuso.
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