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For a truly unique leaf-peeping experience, hop aboard Steam Into History’s William H. Simpson No. 17, a replica Civil War-era steam engine that runs along the same rails that President Lincoln rode on his way to deliver the Gettysburg Address. Based in New Freedom, the train follows the York County Heritage Rail Trail north to Hanover Junction. Steam Into History’s fall foliage rides begin in mid-October and cover the peak viewing season for the area.

Photo by John Gensor

It’s often said that history lives in Philadelphia, and fall is the ideal time to visit the city that helped stir a revolution and shape a nation.

By Wendy Royal

The Cornplanter Bridge (James Morrison Memorial Bridge) spans the Allegheny Reservoir.

You can feel your stress fade away as you take in this serene view of Lake Moraine in autumn.

Photo by Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau

Canoes decorate the autumn landscape at Mt. Gretna Lake in Lebanon County, PA

Hikers take in the stunning view of the Delaware Water Gap and the gorgeous fall foliage.

A total of 28 miles of the Appalachian Trail are within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Photo by Jerry Reardon courtesy of Discover Lehigh Valley

An Amish family preparing for the day by setting up a large wagon full of colorful mums to sell at their farm in Mackeyville.

Photo by Clinton County Economic Partnership & Visitor’s Bureau

Rickett’s Glen State Park encompasses more than 13,000 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan, and Columbia counties. Tuscarora Falls is one of 22 named falls within the park. It is a 47-foot twotiered fall. The tallest of the falls in Rickett’s Glen, Ganoga Falls, at 94 feet, is located a half-mile upstream from Tuscarora Falls.

This treasure in Lycoming County consists of 867 acres of private land available to the public yearround. Hiking, trail running, and mountain biking are just a few of the activities available thanks to the park’s namesake, Thomas J. Rider, who gifted the land.

Photo by Lycoming County Visitors Bureau

Known for its dark skies, Cherry Springs Park attracts stargazers from around the world to get a glimpse of the Milky Way in the night sky. But the daytime views are just as spectacular during peak foliage season in early to mid-October.

Photo courtesy of Visit Potter Tioga

McConnells Mill State Park is located in Lawrence County and more than 2,500 acres of the Slippery Rock Creek Gorge, a National Natural Landmark. The 1800s covered bridge (shown) and historic gristmill are popular destinations for shutterbugs.

Photo by Michael Fornataro

Bucks County is known for its lovely landscape, historic covered bridges, and iconic stone structures. This stone barn is an example of the colonial craftsmanship that went into these structures, many of which date back to the 18th century.

There are many spectacular vistas of Pine Creek Gorge (Pennsylvania Grand Canyon). This view of fog in the gorge was taken from the Pine Creek Trail at Tiadaghton, Tioga County.

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“Walk the tracks across the sky.” The Kinzua Sky Walk offers a unique bird’s-eye view of the Kinzua Bridge State Park during fall.

Photo by Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau

Experience the brightest colors of fall as you take a scenic walk through Lehigh Valley along the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Trail.

Photo taken along the Lehigh River between Slatington and Walnutport.

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Fall is perhaps the best time to visit Gettysburg National Military Park since the weather is still pleasant and crowds tend to be lighter than in summer. This view of the battlefield is from Little Round Top. Photo by Destination Gettysburg

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whereandwhen.com ONGOING Through Sep 23. Guided Kayak Trips. Attendees may watch for riverside wildlife, improve their paddling skills, learn about local history, and socialize. Canoe Susquehanna, Lewisburg. www.paddlehappy.com Through Sep 30. Astronomy Programs. Programs highlight the dark sky resource at the park. Learn about outer space by looking through telescopes and taking laser-guided sky tours. Most weekends. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. 815-435-5010, www.dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cherrysprings Through Sep 30. Live Music at Deer Creek Winery.

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Through Oct 29. Parakeet Landing. The aviary features hundreds of colorful parakeets. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 800-REPTILAND, reptiland.com Through Oct 31. Dinosaurs Come to Life. Featuring life-size, animatronic dinosaurs that roar, spit, and bellow.

Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com Through Nov 30. Jackson Mansion Tours. See the progress being made at the palatial home. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. 11:30am and 1:30pm. Adm. Starts at the Carriage House, Jackson Mansion, Berwick.

570-759-8020, www.berwickhistoricalsociety.org Through Nov 30.

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Tours. Explore the East and West Rims, have lunch in the canyon and ride through the canyon on a wagon tour. Mon, Wed and Fri. 10am-4:30pm. Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.

570-724-2424, http://canyoncountryelitetrans.com

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Aug 30-Sep 4. Wyoming County Community Fair.

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A family-friendly fair with the Buffalo Beals Petting Zoo, J&J Helicopter Rides, woodcarver Dennis Beach, truck and tractor pulls, demo derbies, tuff truck, horse pulls and more. 10am-11am. Adm. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. www.wyomingcountyfair.com

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Includes free guide service, up to five nights camping and much more. Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Rides and Dude Ranch, Clarion. 814-226-5985, www.patrailride.com

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Sep 1-Oct 31. Prime Elk Viewing Season. Visitors may see the elk roaming freely. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. 814-787-5167, www.experienceelkcountry.com Sep 1-3. Cornstock Festival. Weekend and day passes

available. Weekend passes include camping. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. 570-250-7464, cornstockfestival.com

Sep 1-30. Exhibit: Evidence. Features pieces by Matthew Rose, who is known for his collage works and wall-to-wall, ceiling-to-floor installations. Converge Gallery, Williamsport. www.convergegallery.com Sep 1-3. Cornfield 500. Features mud truck and stock car racing, mud bogging, motorcycle stunts, jumps, demonstrations, live music, food vendors, and ATV/UTV races.

Baker Hill Motor Sports, Columbus. 814-664-9019 Sep 1-4.

Labor Day Regatta. Nationally sanctioned powerboat racing, along with food, beer, rides, crafts, and live entertainment. There will be fireworks on Sunday night. Lock Haven. 570-748-6388

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Performance: Arlene’s Beauty World.

Detective Cannon and Officer O’Malley try to solve the case of the Fruitcake Bomber. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays.

8pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg.

814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

Sep 2. One Tough Cookie Trail/Road Race. Options of 4, 8 and 11 miles will be available. 9am. Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren. 814-726-0110, ext. 121, jody@ warrenymca.org, www.elkcountystriders.com Sep 2.

Hopewell Challenge Mountain Bike Race. A race on purpose-built, single-track trails located near the banks of the Susquehanna river. Adm. On the Danville Borough Farm Mountain Bike Trail System and at Hopewell Park, Danville. 570-336-2060, www.rivertownrace.com

Sep 2. Antique Firearms & Native American Artifact

Show. Features 100 tables of antique firearms and accouterments through 1898 and prehistoric and historic Native American artifacts. Activities include free artifact identification, a flint knapping demonstration, primitive games, and a WAA-sanctioned atlatl competition. 9am-4pm.

Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814-849-0077, http://jeffcofair.com, www.jchconline.org

Sep 2. Eagle Watch. At three nests in the park area,

pumpkin patch, hay rides, pumpkin chunkin, the corn cannon, lawn games, and the Christmas Shoppe. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570-437-3442, kohlsstonyhill.com

visitors may watch as bald eagle parents care for their hatchlings, the young learn to fly, and the independent eaglets catch their first fish. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state. pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Sep 1-Oct 29. Corn Maze & Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch. A corn maze, a corn cannon, digging for fossils, the Fun Barn, the children’s maze, rope, tile, and web mazes, and the corn wagon. Wagons will take visitors to the pumpkin patch. Fri - Sun. Ard’s Farm, Lewisburg.

570-524-9820, www.ardsmarket.com

Sep 2. Fall Fest. Attendees will learn how to bring in the fall harvest. Children’s activities, plants, all-natural soaps, teas, salves, vinegars, essential oils, and gardening books.

An herbal luncheon will be available. 10am-4pm. Free adm.

Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

Sep 1. Car Cruise. Cruise down River Road in Cook Forest. 4pm. Cooksburg Cafe, Cooksburg. 814-744-8601

Sep 2. Winery Bottling Tour. Learn about the wine making process and practice bottling wine. Preregistration requested. 10am. Free adm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. 814-354-7392, www.deercreekwine.com

Sep 1-Nov 5. Corn Maze & Activities. A corn maze, a

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Bed & Brew Weekend. Includes beer, live music, a five-course dinner, and a suite. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com

Sep 2-3. Hazen Antique & Flea Market. Hundreds of vendors will sell antiques, crafts, and food. Warsaw Township Fire Hall, Brookville. www.hazenflea.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 19 /

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perform music in various styles. Saturdays and Sundays, 2-5pm. Foxburg Wine Cellars, Foxburg. 724-659-0021, www.foxburgwine.com

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Binoculars and field guides provided. Tours limited to 10 people. ADA accessible. 10:30am, noon, and 1:30pm.

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Sep 3. Performance: Sunset at the Winery: Second Street. Food and live music. 7pm. Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. 814-371-7022, www.laurelwines.com

Sep 3. Woodhick Games. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield. 814-765-0630, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/parkerdam/ Sep 3. Treasure Lake Car Show.

Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake, DuBois. www.treasurelakepoa.com

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Scripture Rocks Educational Walking Tour. Learn about geology, archaeology, animals of the park, and the man who made the carvings. Sundays, plus Sept. 23. 2pm. Scripture Rocks Heritage Park, Brookville.

Sep 5-19. Clinton County Farmers Market. An indoor

and outdoor market of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and plants, along with crafts, flea market items, food, and more.

Tuesdays, plus Sept. 16. 8am-2pm. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. www.clintoncountyfairpa.com

Sep 7. Conservation Celebration. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville. curwensvillelake.com, clfdccd.com Sep 7-Oct 19. Wing Night Cruises. Adm includes one

dozen wings, and additional wings are available for purchase. Reservations are requested. Every other Thursday.

6pm. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, ridehiawatha.com

Sep 8. Corn Maze: Howl at the Moon. Attendees are asked to howl at the moon on the hour or whenever they wish. Attendees may wear pajamas or Halloween costumes. 3-11pm. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570437-3442, www.kohlsstonyhill.com

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Sep 3. Fireworks. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville.

814-236-2320, www.curwensvillelake.com

Sep 8-16. Milton Harvest Festival. A parade, 28-mile

bike race, pet parade, tournament of bands, princess pageant, the tomato bowl, a guided kayak trip, golf tournament, and the Milton Model Train Museum open house. A street fair featuring food and vendors will take place on Saturdays. Milton. www.miltonharvestfestival.com

Sep 8-Oct 21. Bugle Corp Elk Watch. Search for the

herd of cows and calves as they move through the valley or the bull elk as they defend their territory and search for mates. Binoculars and scope will be available for use, with help available from park staff and volunteers. Fridays and Saturdays. 5-9pm. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Sep 9-10. Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival.

Featuring juried 150 artisans from throughout the U.S., along with live music, food, demonstrations, an exhibit and lectures about birds of prey, and children’s activities. Rain or shine. 10am. Adm. Free parking. Warren County Fairgrounds, Pittsfield. 814-688-1516, wildwindfestival.com Sep 9-10. Endless Mountains Fiber Festival. Harford Fairgrounds, Harford. endlessmountainsfiberfest.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 21 /

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Sep 9-10. Mountain Pie Weekend. Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, woodlandpa.com Sep 9. Car Show at the Corn Maze. Open to all makes,

models, and years of cars. Attendees will determine on the winners. Christmas Shoppe opens at 10am, corn maze opens at 11am, and car show is from 3-7pm. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570-437-3442, kohlsstonyhill.com

Sep 9. Fall Arts & Craft Festival. More than 150 food and craft vendors selling jewelry, home decor, holidays gifts, fine art, and more. Free adm. 9am-5pm. Downtown Danville. 570-284-4502, http://visitdanvillepa.org

Sep 9-Nov 21.

Forks Farm Market Day. Locally grown, chemical-free, nutritious food. Special events include Customer Appreciation Day on Sept. 9, a farm tour and hike on Oct. 14, and a farmers market and turkey order pickups on Nov. 21. Second and fourth Saturdays in September and October, as well as Nov. 21. 10am-2pm. Free adm. Forks Farm, Orangeville. www.forksfarmmarket.com

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Sep 9. Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Tour. Take a

self-guided tour of the six-story structure, featuring Sherman family memorabilia, lighthouse collectibles, a beautiful view of the Allegheny River, and a video of the lighthouse construction. 1-4pm. Lighthouse Island, Tionesta. 814-755-3672, e-clubhouse.org/sites/tionesta

Sep 9, 16. Harvest Festival Open House. A huge 20-by-60-foot O-gauge model train layout depicting Milton in the 1950s and 1960s and featuring many operating trains and interactive action scenes. 9am-5pm. Milton Model Train Museum, Milton Moose Family Center, Milton.

570-742-9207, miltonmodeltrainmuseum.blogspot.com, Sep 9. Danville Fall Arts & Crafts Festival. More than

125 crafters and artisans from throughout the region display their creations. 9am-5pm. Mill Street, Downtown Danville. 570-284-4502, http://visitdanvillepa.org

Sep 9. Monarch Butterfly Tagging Program. Attendees

will learn about monarch butterflies, their annual migration, and what humans can do to help these insects survive. 1-3pm. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Sep 9. Wojack Weekend, Groundhog Picnic, & Phil

Phest. Craft and antique vendors, Phantastic Phil walking tours, a dance performance, the annual picnic, Phil’s Elixir of Life ceremony, storytelling, and more. 1-9pm.

Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591, www.groundhog.org

Sep 10. Plein Air & Wine Tasting. Wine, food, art, shopping, and live music. Noon-5pm. Free adm. The Shops at Forever Green, Orangeville. itourcolumbiamontour.com

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Sep 10. Exploring the Armor. Take a private history tour of outside tracked vehicles, including a look inside the crew compartments. Approx two hours. Begins in the museum theater. Reservations required. 2pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. www.pamilmuseum.org Sep 10. Herb & Garlic Festival & Teddy Bear Tea. Tea by reservation only. Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg. 814-466-6210, www.boalmuseum.com Sep 10.

Harvest Days. An outdoor festival featuring works by local artisans, a pig roast, live entertainment, family fun, and tours of the gallery, featuring an Art in the PA Wilds - Wildlife Artists exhibit. 11am-6pm. The Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, stationgalleryccac.org

Sep 10. Old Iron Round-Up Car, Truck, & Tractor Show. Cars, trucks, tractors, a chicken barbecue, music, and children’s games. 8am-3pm. Free adm for spectators.

Ponduce Farms, Elysburg. www.ponducefarms.com Sep 10. Community Open House. Visitors will have access to the swimming pool, climbing wall, and zip line, along with food, an arts and crafts project, a moon bounce, wagon rides, and live music from the Martin Davis Band.

Noon-3pm. Free adm. Camp Victory, Millville. 570-4586530, www.campvictory.org Sep 10. Grandparents Day Specialty Pontoon Boat

Tour. Opportunities to watch nature from the boat, brunch on the boat, and music as guests cruise along the shores and wetland areas. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. Preregistration and prepayment required. Space is limited to 12 people. 10am-noon. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

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Sep 14-23. Performance: Witches Brew. An evil witch

has nearly formulated a brew that would turn all days dark and make Halloween night eternal. The only things standing in her way are three lost souls and an exiled warlock.

Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 8pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

Sep 15. Grand Opening of Serenity Glass Park. A cel-

ebration of tourism. Along Scenic Route 6, Port Allegany.

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Sep 15-17. 61st Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival.

Bow shooters of all bow choices, preparing for the upcoming archery deer seasons. The Holcombe Running Deer is the feature attraction, supported by dozens of other moving, life-size 3-D targets, plus dozens of stationary targets and three mountainside target trails, particularly attractive to the crossbow enthusiast. . In addition to perfect practice conditions for actual bowhunting, there are family activities throughout the event. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-924-3025 pabowhunters.com

Sep 15-17. Central PA Vintage Iron Club Show.

Features vintage tractors, steam engines, hit-and-miss engines, a blacksmith at work, tractor and children’s tractor pulls and parades, food, children’s games, craft vendors, hayrides, tractor square dancing, and free nightly entertainment. Rain or shine. Opens at 7am daily. Free adm.

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Sep 15-17. Peanut Butter Festival. Stage entertainment, a carnival, a mountain bike race, a 5K race, a health walk, a parade, a classic car cruise, a motorcycle rally, and other entertainment and activities. Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem. www.newbethlehemarea.com

Sep 10-16. McClure Bean Soup Festival. Bean soup

Sep 15-17. Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-up & Auction.

Sep 14-23. Performance: The Foreigner. Froggy LeSeuer tells others that his shy friend Charlie is from a foreign country and cannot speak English. 7:30pm. Adm. Clearfield Arts Studio Theatre Inc., Clearfield. 814-7654474, www.clearfieldarts.org

Sep 15. Peanut Butter Fesitval Wine Walk. Participating

served daily, concessions, amusements, free entertainment, and a midway. Free adm. Fee for parking. McClure Fairgrounds, McClure. www.mcclurebeansoupfair.com

Chainsaw artists will create wood sculptures and put them up for bids during Sunday’s auction. Products will be available for purchase from the artists, and vendors and artists of other media will also be present. Free adm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. www.sawmill.org

downtown businessess showcase wine from local wineries, with food available at all stops. 5-8pm. New Bethlehem.

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Sep 15-17. Bavarian Fall Fest. Craft and food vendors,

a parade, an authentic German band, and prizes. Downtown St. Marys.

Sep 16-17. Chili Cook-Off. Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, www.woodlandpa.com Sep 16-17. Keystone Gravel. The ride features three

mountain passes, and adm includes fully stocked aide stations, camping before and after the ride, and an afterparty, featuring gourmet food, beer, and live music. Mud Run Farm, Jersey Shore. keystonegravel.com/wordpress1

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Kinzua Bridge State Park Fall Festival.

Features musical entertainment, vendors, food, and pony rides, all with a terrific view of the bridge. Attendees may try cone dipping, leaf printing, and apple cider. Kinzua Bridge State Park, Mount Jewett. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/findapark/kinzuabridge/, www.kinzuabridgefoundation.com

Sep 16. Lecture: Operation Market Garden. Hear the epic tale of hubris and tragedy that was the battle of Arnhem, also known as Monty’s Folly. 6:30-8:30pm. Eldred World War II Museum, Eldred. 814-225-2220, www.eldredpawwiimuseum.com / 24 /

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Sep 16, Oct 14. Woolrich Woolen Mill Tours. Tour the mill, which has been in operation since 1830, and discover how raw wool is processed into yarn and woven into fabric and blankets. There will be time to shop at the Woolrich Company Store. Advance registration is requested. Tours at 1pm and 1:30pm. Free adm. Woolrich Company Store, Woolrich. 570-769-7401, www.woolrich.com Sep 16-Oct 28. Pumpkin Fall Festival & Activities. A

corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking, Playland, an apple slingshot, and food, including hot apple dumplings.

Saturdays except Oct. 21; also Oct. 9, 17, 19, and 20. Free adm. Rohrbach’s Farm, Catawissa. rohrbachsfarm.net

Sep 16. Moon Shine Camo Annual Shindig. Motorsports

on display, product giveaway, barbecue chicken and hot dogs, live entertainment, outdoor exhibitions, and sales on all apparel. 10am-9pm. Moon Shine Camo Outlet Store, Mount Pleasant Mills. www.moonshinecamo.com

Sep 16. Lake Augusta Wine & Brew Festival. Sample

beers and wines from craft brewers and local wineries while watching live entertainment. 1-5pm. Sunbury Amphitheater and Waterfront Park, Sunbury. 570-2867768, www.sunburyrevitalization.org

Sep 16. Bike MS: Cook Forest River Ride. Cyclists will travel a scenic route along the Clarion River. There will be two route options: an easier 35-mile route for beginners and recreational cyclists and a more challenging 60-mile route. Both are out-and-back routes. 7:30am. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 800-344-4867, www.dcnr.state. pa.us, www.cookforest.com/riverride/index.cfm

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The challenging 14.5-mile ride includes single track trails, rolling spoil piles, pipeline trails, stream crossings, a tunnel, and a few hike-a-bikes.7:30am. Starts at First United National Bank, New Bethlehem. www.pbfmtbrace.com

Lycoming County Rotary Balloon Fest, Air Show & So Much More. Presented by Rotary clubs of Lycoming County. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. www.lycomingfair.net, www.lcrotary.com

Sep 16. Punxy Dash for Diabetes 5K Run & 1-Mile

Walk. Participants tour the scenic Mahoning Shadow Trail, and awards are presented for first- through third-place finishers in each age group. Registration at 10am. Punxy Rails to Trails off Lever Street, Punxsutawney. 814-9380495

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Sep 16-17. Coolspring Power Museum Open Days.

More than 250 historically significant internal combustion engines depicting 125 years of development of industrial America. 10am-5pm. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. www.coolspringpowermuseum.org

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Sep 17. Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids’ Run. Run through the vineyard and the tree farm, and then head back to the winery for wine. A children’s fun run, a food truck, and live entertainment will be available after the race. 1pm. Shade Mountain Winery, Middleburg. 570-837-3644, www. shademountainwinery.com

Sep 17-23.

Beaver Community Fair. Rides, baking contests, agricultural exhibits, fair food, truck and tractor pulls, and musical events. Free adm. Beaver Community Fair, Beaver Springs. 570-658-4963, www.beaverfair.org

Sep 17. Pontoon Boat Tours. Park staff will guide the

search for herons, mergansers, kingfishers, and other birds, concluding with a lookat the bald eagles’ nest site.

Binoculars and field guides provided. Tours limited to 10 people. ADA accessible. 10:30am, noon, and 1:30pm.

Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ sinnemahoning.index.htm

Sep 17. Peanut Butter Festival Knight Cruisers Car

Cruise. There will be door prizes and cash drawings for registered cars and dash plaques for the first 200 cars.

Noon. New Bethlehem. www.newbethlehemarea.com

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Harmony Grange Fair. Third full week after Labor Day. Harmony Grange Fairgrounds, Westover.

814-762-7688, www.harmonygrangefair.org

Sep 21. Lecture: Panama Canal. Heather McKean will be the presenter. Old Jail Museum, Smethport. 814-8875142

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Sep 17. Wine in the Corn Maze. Wine and fall desserts, the maze, a scavenger hunt, and event prizes. Age 21 and up. Advance registration suggested. 1-5pm. Adm. Rohrbach’s Farm, Catawissa. www.rohrbachsfarm.net

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Sep 21-24. Uitwaaien Bushcraft Gathering. Art Dawes, Creek Stewart, and Dan Wowak lead a familyfriendly weekend of survival, outdoor, and primitive skills demonstrations, workshops, and training. Vendors offer a variety of leather goods, knives, and survival items, and on-site camping is available. Curtin Village, Howard. 570261-4884, www.pagathering.com Sep 22-23. Performance: Magical World of Dancing Horses. Dinner and an equestrian theater performance.

7pm. Beaver Run Equestrian Theatre, Punxsutawney. 530320-1209, www.imagine-dancinghorses.com Sep 22-Oct 29. Fall Festivals. Pumpkin picking and

decorating, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, games, activities for the family, and a gift shop featuring fall decor and gifts. Free adm, and pay-as-you-go tickets for games and activities. Ponduce Farms, Elysburg. 570-799-5887, www.ponducefarms.com

Sep 22-24. Marienville Oktoberfest. A home and business decorating contest, a street dance with a live band, craft and food vendors, a children’s sawdust pile, a chicken barbecue, children’s games, tractor races, a parade, punkin’ chunkin’, a pet parade, and giveaway drawings. Town Square, Marienville. 814-927-8218, http://forestcounty.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 27 /

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Then & Now Living History Encampment/Bivouac. The living history timeline will feature uniforms and equipment from the 18th through 21st centuries. A battle dress uniform show and weapons demonstrations will begin at 1pm each day. 10am-4pm.

Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Sep 23. Les Haas Memorial Trail Challenge. Options of a 14K, a 7K and a 2-mile walk. 9am. Laurel Mill Ski Trail in Allegheny National Forest, near Ridgway. 814-776-5373, sputt@countyofelkpa.com, www.elkcountystriders.com Sep 23-30. 162nd Bloomsburg Fair. Preview Day will be Sept. 22, starting at 3:30pm with the vespers service at the bandshell. Exhibits at the fair will include agriculture, horticulture, needlework, livestock, poultry, and more.

Event also include grandstand shows, food stands, games, and rides. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-7844949, www.bloomsburgfair.com Sep 23-24. Fall Festival Flickerwood. Celebrate the fall harvest with wine, music, crafts, prizes, and discounts.

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Boulder Beast Trail Challenge. A daunting 25-mile trail race on Bald Eagle Mountain, featuring the Boulder Field, Rote Overlook, Gorge Trail, and more.

Castanea Fire Company Picnic Grounds, Lock Haven. 570660-6102, www.boulderbeast.com

Sep 23-24. Clinton Piecemakers Guild Quilt Show.

The biennial show feature more than 200 quilts on display, vendors, and demonstrations. Adm. Central Pennsylvania Auto Auction, Mill Hall. 570-726-4015, www.cpaautoauction.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 29 /

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The event highlights the cooperative efforts between the area’s agricultural and urban communities. 9am-3pm.

Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-726-3798, www. clintoncountyfairpa.com, www.clintoncountypa.com/ departments/conserve/farm_city.shtml Sep 23-24.

Fall Festival. Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, www.woodlandpa.com

Sep 23. Selinsgrove Market Street Festival. Local artisans, crafts, civic groups, live entertainment, games, and food. Shuttle service will be available at Selinsgrove High School. 8:30am-4pm. Market Street, Selinsgrove.

570-898-4110, www.selinsgrove.net Sep 23.

Medicinal Use of Herbs Workshop.

Participants will learn key concepts of growing, harvesting, and preserving medicinal herbs and using them to prepare soaps, essential oils, and other products. Attendees will take home an herbal first-aid kit. 10am-4pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org / 30 /

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Sep 23-24. National Alpaca Farm Days. Interact with and learn about alpacas, feel alpaca fleece, feed the animals, tour the farm, and visit the farm store. Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday noon-5pm. Patchwork Farm Alpacas, Selinsgrove. 570-374-1016, www.patchworkfarmalpacas.com Sep 23-24. Johnny Appleseed Festival. Join us as

we celebrate one of falls' favorite harvests! Enjoy one of our many apple treats, play our apple scavenger hunt game and learn all about our favorite delicious red fall harvest! Roba Family Farms, North Abington Township. robafamilyfarms.com

Sep 23. All Fired Up & Kicking Ash Barbecue Competition. Features wings, pork, ribs, turkey, sides, desserts, brisket, side dishes, desserts, and beer. Attendees may vote for their favorite food entries. Downtown Emporium. 814-486-4314, cameroncountychamber.org Sep 23. Art On The Allegheny Celebrate the 2017 River of the Year, the Allegheny, with artists displaying and selling their landscape and nature art. Live music, artists painting en plein air, a conservation display, and a river history and information display will be featured, as well. 10am-6pm.

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Sep 25-30. Solar Panel Installation Intensive Workshop. The workshop includes certification. 8am5pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org Sep 27. Princess Party Cruise. Participants may visit with the Polar Princesses. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, www.ridehiawatha.com

Sep 27. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch Opening Day. Hayrides, a barnyard zoo, a history house, pumpkin picking, a cornbox, a hay mountain, a pumpkin launcher, fall decorative produce, and educational activities. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch, Fairmount City. 814-365-5161, paulspumpkinpatch.com Sep 29-30. Murder Mystery Cruise. Adm includes an interactive show, presented by Act 1 Productions, and dinner. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Boat, Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, www.ridehiawatha.com

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Sep 30. Shade Mountain Vintage Snowmobile Show

& Swap. Features vendors selling snowmobile parts and accessories, along with a vintage sled contest. Children ages 10 to 16 may attend a free snowmobile safety certification class. 9am-3pm. Star Hollow Candle Company, Middleburg. 570-837-3850, https://www.facebook.com/ events/1003079689813593

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Hazen Antique & Flea Market.

Hundreds of vendors will sell antiques, crafts, and food.

Warsaw Township Fire Hall, Brookville. 814-328-2528, www.hazenflea.com

Bike Night & Car Cruise-In. Backwood Bruisers’ roller derby girls will grill food, and there will be opportunities to sample beverages and enjoy live music.

DuBois Harley-Davidson, DuBois. 814-371-5750

Sep 30-Oct 1. Tour de Forest Fall Ride. The organized

Sep 30-Oct 1. Octoberfest.

Sep 30-Oct 8. Autumn Leaf Festival. The awardwinning festival attracts more than 500,000 people and features carnival rides, amusements, the Miss and Mr. Junior Teen and Miss and Mr. Teen ALF scholarship program, a cruise-in, a tournament of leaves parade, crafters and vendors, an antique tractor show, cultural nights and more. Downtown Clarion. 814-226-9161, clarionpa.com

Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, www.woodlandpa.com

Sep 30. Pumpkin Fest. Features vendors, food, enter-

tainment, pumpkins, a free movie at the Main Street Movie House, game booths, face painting, hay wagon and pony rides, and fireworks. All contests require preregistration.

Main Street, Downtown Bradford. www.facebook.com/ Pumpkin-Fest/123768797797038/

Sep 30-Oct 1. Gem-Mineral-Fossil Show. Food, jewelry, rock, and gem vendors will display and sell their wares.

10am-5pm. Adm. Rock City Park, Olean. 866-404-7625, www.rockcitypark.com

ATV ride through the Allegheny National Forest will benefit the volunteer fire department. 8am. Marienville. 814-2279503, www.marienville-fire.com/Tour-De-Forest

Sep 30-Oct 28.

Bowdish Model Railroad Demonstration. The event will honor Charles Bowdish with a newly revised layout containing many of his original models and animations, along with many that have been newly created by the Bowdish volunteers. 1-3pm. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. 814-849-0077, www. jchconline.org

Sep 30. Chilli Challenge. Features a 19-mile bike ride on back country roads through farmland, a 2.2-mile paddle around Lake Chillisquaque, and a 4.7-mile run on the Chillisuagi and Ridgefield Point loop trails, taking participants through meadows and deep woodlands, and over four bridges. There is also a run-only option. Adm. PPL Montour Preserve, Danville. 570-437-3131

Oct 1. Gospel Music Night. Featuring The Allegheny Boys.

5pm. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch, Fairmount City. 814-365-5161, www.paulspumpkinpatch.com

Sep 30. United Way 5K & 10K Race. Runners and walk-

Oct 4-8. Fall Foliage Horse Ride. Includes up to five

ers are welcome, with awards to the top three male and female runners and the first finisher in each age group.

Long-sleeve shirt guaranteed with preregistration. 7am.

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nights camping, guide service, some meals, ranch sorting, a Halloween social and more. Attendees are encouraged to dress up their site and wear a costume. Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Rides and Dude Ranch, Clarion. 814-226-5985, www.patrailride.com

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Oct 5-8. Covered Bridge Festival. Featuring something for everyone with more than 380 craft vendors, 38 food vendors and free entertainment. Free adm and parking.

Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg. 570-284-4455, www.knoebels.com, www.itourcolumbiamontour.com Oct 6. Birdwatch in the Night Sky. Part of the town’s

First Friday events. Tickets available starting at 5pm for shows at 6:30pm and 7:15pm. Free adm. Detwiler Planetarium, Lynn Science Center, Williamsport. www. lycoming.edu

Oct 6-28. Performance: Two Faced. Works by Dillon

Samuelson and Michael Bell. The former explores human experience and emotion through storytelling and the outward manifestation of that which is often kept internal.

Bell’s works often mirror a tragic world through psychology, brushwork, and a color palette that draws on the artist’s memories. Converge Gallery, Williamsport. 570-435-7080, www.convergegallery.com

Oct 6. Corn Maze: Howl at the Moon. Attendees are asked to howl at the moon on the hour or whenever they wish. Attendees may wear pajamas or Halloween costumes. 3-11pm. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570437-3442, www.kohlsstonyhill.com Oct 6-7.

Oktoberfest. German bands and dancers, imported German beer, local German-style wines, traditional Oktoberfest food, hayrides, carriage rides, and marionette shows. VFW Fairgrounds, Mifflinburg. http://oktoberfest.mifflinburgpa.com/

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Oct 7. Trick-or-Treating for Campers. Also pumpkin painting, crafts and more. Curwensville Lake, Curwensville.

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Oct 7. Fall Harvest Day. Features hay rides, cider fresh from the press, tractor and car shows, and the Engine Gasup. Gates open at 9am. Free adm. Allegheny Mountain Engine and Implement Association, Port Allegany. www. ameia.net Oct 7. Jeep Mystery Tour. A 65-mile, guided tour through forests and on back roads of Clinton County.

During stops, local historian and museum curator Lou Bernard will provide background information. Pack a picnic lunch. A picnic dinner at the museum is included. 9am.

Adm. Piper Aviation Museum, Lock Haven. 570-748-8283 Oct 7. Brews in the Barn. Beer tastings, live music, and

a chili contest. Adm. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. 570748-8083, www.millbrookplayhouse.net

Oct 7. Knoebel Lumber 5K Race. The moderately hilly 5K will be run on mixed gravel and asphalt. Official race T-shirts to those who register early and prizes to top finishers. Registration from 6:30-7:45am, with the race at 8:30am. Pavilion L, Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg.

570-672-2572, 800-487-4386, www.knoebels.com

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Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association Fall Show. Antique tractors, antique gas engines, antique cars, and demonstrations of antique farm machinery. Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association, Lewisburg. 570-412-0865

Oct 7. Bi-Planes, Trains & Automobiles. 10am-4pm.

Adm. Eagles Mere Air Museum and Eagles Mere Auto Museum, Eagles Mere. 570-525-3792, www.eaglesmereairmuseum.org, www.eaglesmereautomuseum.com, www.visithistoriceaglesmere.com

Oct 6-9. Columbus Day Winter Retreat. A weekend

Oct 7. Cookies & Wine & Beer ... Oh My! A Girl Scout

Oct 7. Keeping It Clean. Museum educators, guides and

Oct 7-8. Warrior Run & Fort Freeland Heritage Days.

focused on relaxation, fun and entertainment. Enjoy three nights in a suite, breakfast each morning and a fall harvest dinner on Saturday with live music and dancing to follow.

Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. www.gatewaylodge.com re-enactors will demonstrate the proper cleaning techniques for various weapons found in the museum armory while sharing the history of the arm. Noon-3pm. Donation requested. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Oct 7-8. Halloween.

Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, www.woodlandpa.com

Cookie, wine and craft beer pairing. Proceeds will benefit Danville Child Development Center. Tickets will be limited.

1-4pm. Adm. Danville Child Development Center, Danville.

570-275-4047, www.danvillecdc.org

Features Colonial foods, lectures, Civil and Revolutionary War encampments, a Native American encampment, hearth cooking, music, storytellers, children’s games, and wagon rides. Three hundred costumed crafters, tradespeople, and instructors will provide demonstrations.

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Oct 7. Winery Bottling Tour. Learn about the wine mak-

ing process and practice bottling wine. Preregistration requested. 10am. Free adm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. 814-354-7392, www.deercreekwine.com

Oct 7. Gobbler’s Knob Wine Festival. Several wineries,

complimentary appetizers, live acoustic music and a complimentary wine glass and bottle opener. Sessions from 2-5pm and 6-9pm. Adm. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney.

814-618-5591, www.groundhog.org

Oct 7-8. Fall Fling. The fall festival will feature cider

pressing and apple butter making. 9am-5pm. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Portersville. 724-452-8656, www. portersvillesteamshow.org

Oct 7-8. Dutch Fall Festival. onsburgcc.org

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Fall Antique & Collectible Show & Sale.

Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton. 814-435-2652, www.lumbermuseum.org

Oct 8. King of the Mountain Bike Race.

Lawrence Township. 814-375-9718, kingofthemountain-hfhcc.com

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Olde Europe Festival.

Boal Mansion and Columbus Chapel, Boalsburg. 814-466-6210, www.boalmuseum.com

Oct 8. Eagleton Mine Camp Trail Challenge. Hike or run

the course and view the colorful fall foliage. 50K starts at 7:30am, and 25K starts at 8:30am. Eagleton Mine Camp Trail, Sproul State Forest. 570-748-5657, runemctc.org

Oct 8. Leaves & Lunch Pontoon Boat Tour. The ride on

the lake will showcase the colors of fall and will feature a lunch, complete with tablecloths and music. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. 10am-noon.

Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin.

814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Oct 8. Fall Quilt Show & Sale With Turkey & Ham Dinner. A display of local quilts, a giveaway drawing for a quilt, and a family-style, all-you-can-eat dinner. 11am1:30pm. Social hall, St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda. 814-2267288, www.st-joseph-lucinda.org Oct 8. Foxburg Fall Art, Wine & Food Festival. All things art, wine and food. 11am-6pm. Downtown Foxburg. 724659-3146, www.foxburgfestival.com Oct 8. Cider Pressing Demonstration & Tasting.

Sample fresh cider, turn the crank on an old cider press, enjoy Oktoberfest foods and cider, and listen to live acoustic music by Nick Forsyth. Noon-3pm. Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. 814-371-7022, www.laurelwines.com

Oct 8. Cook Forest Photowalk. Join local nature photographer Kevin Kaltenbaugh for a walk through the woods and learn how to capture perfect shots. Instruction, the hike and breakfast will be provided, but attendees should bring their own camera and appropriate gear. Reservations required. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www. gatewaylodge.com Oct 13-15. Johnny Appleseed Festival. The weekend focuses on the history of the logging boom era. The festival will include an antique tractor pull, a draft horse pull, wine tastings, antiques appraisals, music, an apple pie baking contest, fireworks, a professional lumberjack competition, food, and crafts. Memorial Park, Sheffield. 814-968-3906 www.johnnyappleseedfest.net Oct 13-15. Pennsylvania State Flaming Foliage Festival. Highlights include a food and craft show all three days, a 1:45pm parade on Saturday, and the crowning of a Flaming Foliage Queen on Sunday afternoon. Renovo. 570923-2411, 570-923-2673 Oct 13-15.

Berwick Riverfest. Concerts, Marvelous Mutts shows, and more than 100 food and craft vendors.

Free adm. Test Track Riverfront Park, Berwick. 750-7522723, www.berwickborough.org

Oct 13-29.

HalloFun at Knoebels. Features tasty treats, games, rides, and scary attractions. Fridays through Sundays. Free adm. Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg. 570-672-2572, 800-487-4386, knoebels.com

Oct 13-15.

GAPS: Gastronomical & Psychological System Healing Protocol Intensive Workshop.

Attendees will learn how to heal their gut, make fermented foods and bone broths and prepare grains, nuts and seeds.

Includes all materials, six meals and lodging. Preregistration required. Fee. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

Oct 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Haunted Barn. 7-10pm.

Adm. Brookville. 814-648-0777, www.facebook.com/ haunted.barn.16 Oct 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Not-Too-Scary Nighttime Hayrides. Led by storyteller Jill Boyles. There will also be the Frogtown Flinger pumpkin launcher, pickyour-own pumpkins, fall decorating items, a children’s corn box, a petting zoo and special events. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch, Fairmount City. www.paulspumpkinpatch.com

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Oct 14. Fall Festival & Pumpkin Float. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield. 814-765-0630, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/findapark/parkerdam/ Oct 14-15.

End-of-Season Thank You Dinner.

Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, www. woodlandpa.com

Oct 14-15. Apple Butter Festival. Features apple butter making demonstrations, crafts, food, entertertainment, and apple butter. Waterville Fire Company Grounds, Waterville. www.facebook.com/pages/Waterville-AppleButter-Festival-140518331830 Oct 14. Marilla Trail Race. The 14-mile run starts at 9:30am. The 7-mile run starts at 10am. There is a registration fee. Marilla Reservoir, Bradford. marillatrailrace.com Oct 14. Building Materials Auction. Bid on interior and

exterior doors, windows, flooring, decking, kitchen cabinets, plumbing and electrical fixtures, tools, and more.

Preview starts at 7:30am, and sale beings at 9am. Event ends at 5pm. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570784-4949, www.bloomsburgfair.com, pbauctions.com

Oct 14. Fall Train Ride. A two-hour train ride along the Susquehanna River to Northumberland and back. Features history presented by docents, along with music. 10am and 2:30pm departures. Adm. Starts from Catawissa Legion, Bloomsburg. 570-799-0700 Oct 14. Full Moon Concert Series. Features wine and a performance by Irv Ball. 7-10pm. Freas Farm Winery, Berwick. 570-759-9463, www.freasfarmwinery.com Oct 14. Woolly Worm Festival and Prognostication.

Includes the prognostication by a team of local judges, as well as a storyteller, food, and music. The striped coats of the woolly worm caterpillars can give clues to the length and severity of winter. 9:30am-4:30pm. Hufnagle Park, Lewisburg.

Oct 14-15. Shade Mountain Winery Harvest Festival.

Saturday’s activities include grape stomping, a pig roast, bean soup available for purchase, live exotic animals, novelty wine drinks, and a band playing outside. On Sunday, tour the facility led by winemakers and take a carriage ride through the vineyard. Shade Mountain Winery, Middleburg.

570-837-3644, www.shademountainwinery.com Oct 14. First Fork Festival. Be surrounded with the glo-

ries of full autumn color while celebrating the First Fork Festival. 1-5pm. Free adm. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa. us/stateparks/findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Oct 14. Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Tour. Take a

self-guided tour of the six-story structure, featuring Sherman family memorabilia, lighthouse collectibles, a beautiful view of the Allegheny River, and a video of the lighthouse construction. 1-4pm. Lighthouse Island, Tionesta.

Oct 14. Mahoning Shadow Shuffle Half Marathon, 10K,

5K. The beautiful out-and-back course follows the gorgeous Mahoning Shadow Trail along the Mahoning Creek and will showcase fall foliage. 9am. Punxsy Little League Field, Punxsutawney. 814-371-7768, mahoningshadowtrail.org

Oct 14-15. Sullivan County Fall Festival. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 571-482-4088, www.sullivanpachamber.com Oct 15. Fall Festival. Focuses on the natural resources

and outdoor recreational opportunities in northcentral Pennsylvania. Features displays and programs by state and county conservation agencies, local conservation organizations, and businesses related to the outdoors. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. 570-753-6000, visitpaparks.com

Oct 15. Paws in the Vineyard. Rescue groups and pet services will promote public awareness and education regarding responsible pet ownership and decreasing pet overpopulation through spaying/neutering and conscientious pet guardianship. 11am-3pm. Spyglass Ridge Winery, Sunbury. 866-472-7387, www.spyglassridgewinery.com, www.pawsinthevineyard.com Oct 19-21. Coolspring Power Museum Fall Expo & Swap Meet. The oil engine show will feature many exhibitors on the 25-acre grounds, as well as a flea market and food. Museum engines will be operating. 7am-8pm.

Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814-849-6883, www.coolspringpowermuseum.org Oct 20-21. Flashlight Safari. Tour the gallery by flashlight, learn about nocturnal animals, and get an up-close look at species not on display in the zoo. Bring a flashlight.

Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com

Oct 20-22. Fall Fest. Two days of music, wagon rides, bottle-your-own wine, build-your-own sangria bar, free snacks, local artists, food and vendors, free wine tastings and a family-friendly atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Noon-5pm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. 814-354-7392, www.deercreekwine.com Oct 21. Fall Festivities in the Woods. Enjoy Earth’s autumn bounty with an apple cider press, a pumpkin carving contest, pumpkin seed roasting, guided hikes and more.

For people of all ages. 3-8pm. Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3835, endlessnature.org Oct 21. Great Pumpkin Express. A one-hour excursion

to the airport in Montoursville and back on the Lycoming Valley Railroad. Noon, 2pm, and 4pm. Adm for those age 3 and up. Behind Burger King on Maynard Street, Williamsport. www.vacationpa.com

Oct 21-22. Christmas in the Barns. Features craft vendors throughout the barns, food, giveaway drawings, and more. 9am-4pm. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall.

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Oct 27. Period Masquerade Ball. Reservations required.

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Mummers’ Parade. Begins on West Central Avenue, travels west to Clark Street and then north to West Southern Avenue, ending at George Street. South Williamsport. 570-322-0743, www.facebook.com/South.

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Oct 21. Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run. The ultra endur-

ance race, featuring a 10K, a 25K and a 50K, will take participants through the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds. West Creek Rails to Trails, Emporium. 814-486-4314, www. sinnemahone.org

Oct 21. Woodsy Owl Workday. Help maintain the park through various work projects, such as invasive species removal, trail maintenance, litter pickup, painting and wood stacking. Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear will help as well. Lunch will be provided. Free camping for volunteers with notice by Sept. 30. Prereg req. 8am. Maintenance Complex, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-7448407, www.dcnr.state.pa.us Oct 22. Fall Foliage Train Excursion. Enjoy the beautiful

fall foliage on a leisurely 1 and one-half hour excursion.

Noon and 3pm. Adm. Behind Burger King on Maynard Street, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, www.vacationpa.com

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Haunted Hayrides.

Bilger’s Rocks, Grampian. 814-577-8362, www.bilgersrocks.com

Oct 27-28. Flashlight Tours & Haunted Miner’s Maze

Tours. Bring a flashlight and search for hidden checkpoints in the 4,800-square-foot maze. A prize will be awarded to the person who completes the maze fastest. Also hear about Native American and pioneer legends. Reservations recommended. 6pm. Penn’s Cave, Centre Hall. 814-3641664, www.pennscave.com

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Carving at the HoosKow Chainsaw Carving Festival. Feattures more than 30 chainsaw carvers, live demonstrations, and sales, as well as a live auction on Saturday. Daylight to dusk. Restless Oaks Restaurant, McElhattan. 570-660-6373

Oct 27-28. Haunted Brookville. The downtown will

have all the ingredients for a spooktacular day for families, including games for children, contests and more. Brookville.

814-849-8448, www.facebook.com/hauntedbrookville

Oct 28. Inside the Belly of the Beast. Take a private tour of the inside and outside of the museum by joining an educator for a behind-the-curtain look at the museum’s history and how it operates. The two-hour tour will include the gallery space, collections and holdings, the historical vehicle building and staff-only areas. 2pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Oct 28. McClure Fall Festival & Bacon Celebration.

Food offerings will include breakfast sandwiches, chocolate-covered bacon, maple bacon cupcakes, and bacon pancake dippers. In addition to the food vendors, the festival will feature handmade crafts, direct sales, community groups, a 5K race, and a soup sale. 9am-3pm. McClure Station Park, McClure. www.mcclurepa.org

Oct 28. Benezette Bugle 5K Run/Walk. A relatively flat course around Benezette and over the new bridge, with the possibility of passing local elk. Participants under age 10 may take part in the Elk Calf Half Mile Run. Prizes will be available, and there will be music and food after the race.

7:30am. Benezette. 814-787-4000, Sites.Google.com/site/ BenezetteBB5k/ Oct 28. Endless Mountains halloWINEfest. 12pm-5pm Wyoming County Community Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. wyomingcountyfair.com Oct 28. Phil’s Trick or Trot 5K Race. The course will

include the grounds around the Knob, the Gobbler’s Knob Trail and more and will finish with running the trek to the Knob stage. Participants are encouraged but not required to dress in costumes. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814618-5591, www.groundhog.org

Oct 28. Haunted Halloween Trail & All Hallow’s Eve Celebration. New activities for younger children and new frights for adults and older children. Featuring a haunted trail, hayride, bonfire, a wildlife show and more, with a family-friendly version of the trail, activities and games

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from 4-6pm. The regular version of the trail will open at 7pm. Adm. Sinnemahoning State Park and Wildlife Center, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ findapark/sinnemahoning.index.htm

Oct 29. Hallo Wine & Spirits Fest-a-Palooza. Features

three wine, spirits, beer, and cider tasting sessions, also with opportunities to sample and purchase Pennsylvania wines, spirits, and craft beers. Adm. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 717-243-7855, www.bloomsburgfair.com, www.localwineevents.com

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Nov 2-4. A Christmas Present Craft Show. Shop at 18 stops for unique gifts, such as quilted and crocheted items, wood crafts, fleece blankets, hand-sewn items, wooden Christmas ornaments, handcrafted cards, baked goods, primitive crafts and more. 9am-7pm. Throughout Rimersburg. 814-221-1521

Nov 2-4. Sligo Homes for the Holidays Christmas

Craft & Gift Show. Arts, gifts and handcrafted items for sale at participating homes and businesses. 10am-6pm.

Sligo. 814-745-2074

Nov 3-25. The L.A. Residency A mystery artist will

break down his imagery and take the components in completely new directions. Inspired by old-school hip-hop and disc jockey culture, the project emulates the freedom and unpredictability of sampling in the realm of visual arts.

Converge Gallery, Williamsport. 570-435-7080, www.convergegallery.com

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A Farmhouse Christmas. The farmhouse, which will be tastefully decorated for the holidays, will be filled with numerous vendors and crafters showcasing homemade crafts, along with antiques and furniture. Food vendors also. James Rustic Acres & Lodge, Brookville.

Nov 3. Lewisburg Stroll Through the Arts. More than 30 artists will display their works in shops, studios, and galleries along Market Street, and a Dance to the Music! event will begin at 9pm. 6pm-midnight. Downtown Lewisburg.

Nov 3-4. Gingerbread Holiday Open House. Quiet Creek and other local artisans will feature holiday gift items, and a whole foods luncheon will be available on Saturday. 10am-5pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. www.quietcreekherbfarm.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 37 /

Over the last few years, visitors across Pennsylvania have discovered a wide variety of food and wine attractions marketing themselves by highlighting locally produced, unique and regionally specific foods and beverages. The popularity of farm-to-table restaurants and the curiosity of visitors to experience locally produced culinary products from their source are attracting a growing number of visitors looking to experience the creative and diverse tastes these destinations produce. Currently riding the crest of interest in cleaner and more authentic dining, the Brewed Food market is attracting the attention of visitors drawn to the unique breweries, microbreweries, ale houses and restaurants where they can sample and savor local beers, la-

gers, ciders and ales. The River Rat Brew Trail, a group of 12 breweries and microbreweries located in the small towns populating the regions surrounding the Susquehanna River between Danville and Berwick, is a destination that fans of craft beverages will want to explore.

Named to honor the spirited original settlers of the farmlands of the Susquehanna River Valley, the River Rat Brew Trail celebrates the pride, labor and craftsmanship that the residents of Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder and Union counties have historically poured into their work. This commitment to craft and skill is evident in the wide variety of product and creativity waiting to be discovered by visitors along the trail.

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Rat Brew Trail, Berwick Brewing prides itself on being the oldest operating brew pub in Columbia County. At the brew pub, which features 25 draft beers on tap, guests can enjoy a selection on the company’s deck or at the popular Bier Garten overlooking the Susquehanna River. The beer at Berwick Brewing is crafted traditionally with many ingredients imported from Germany. In addition to its popular pizza, visitors to the brewery can expect a diverse menu, as well as live music on weekends.

Home brewers will want to add Turkey Hill Brewing Company in Bloomsburg as a “must” on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, when head brewer Donny Abraczinskas hosts regular “Meet the Brewer” events. Operating

out of an 1839 bank barn, the historic setting makes Turkey Hill a unique destination unto itself. Offering a comprehensive menu featuring comfort foods, entrees and bar fare, Turkey Hill is a popular Bloomsburg dinner destination.

Continuing south, Rusty Rail Brewing Co. in Mifflinburg is a stop that fans of interesting architecture will want to experience. The brewery is housed in a threestory former brick factory built in the early part of the last century. The building’s exposed walls and “factory feel” blend elements of the past and present to create an eclectic atmosphere where visitors will experience delicious food and great weekend entertainment while enjoying craft brewed beverages.

Marzoni’s Brick Oven & Brewing Company in the town of Selinsgrove is a spot where visitors will savor the finest in brick-oven Italian cuisine as well as the hand-crafted brews, lagers and ales, making this a popular stop for beer fans as well as families looking for a great meal.

Regulars will tell you that Marzoni’s relaxed atmosphere is ideal to kick back with a great meal and a cold beverage.

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Marley’s Brewery & Grille in Bloomsburg; Danville’s Old Forge Brewing Company and Rock God Brewing Company; Three Beards Brewing in Sunbury; the Covered Bridge Brew Haus in Shamokin; West Branch Craft Brewing at the Bull Run Tap House and Civil War Cider Company, both in Lewisburg; and Selin’s Grove Brewing in Selinsgrove round out the list of stops partnering with one another to promote the trail as a Brewed Food destination. Staff at all the breweries are happy to answer questions and teach guests about the process of creating the region’s popular craft brew products.

Thinking a brew trail might not be age appropriate for children? Stops like Old Forge Brewing Company create root beer and the distinctly Pennsylvanian white birch beer as part of their menu.

The River Rat Brew Trail website, www.riverratbrewtrail.com, offers visitors a map as well as individual listings of each of the breweries.

The events schedule can direct visitors to regional festivals where the breweries of the River Rat Brew Trail will be participating to share their distinctly homegrown and time-honored classic brews with fans. W&W

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Nov 3. Corn Maze: Howl at the Moon. Attendees are asked to howl at the moon on the hour or whenever they wish. Attendees may wear pajamas or Halloween costumes. 3-11pm. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570437-3442, www.kohlsstonyhill.com Nov 3-5. Gingerbread Tour. A total of 16 stores will be

decked out for Christmas along a 20-mile corridor.

Featuring door prizes, refreshments and holiday shopping.

10am-5pm. From Brookville to Leeper. 814-744-8300, www.gingerbreadtour.com

Nov 4. Night in Nature. Live music by the Steve Adams Trio, wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, s’mores around the campfire, and a silent auction. 6-8pm. Adm. Camp Victory, Millville. 570-458-6530, campvictory.org Nov 4. Christmas in the Village. Live entertainment,

food and a visitor from the North Pole, as well as free pancake and wine tastings, free coffee and cookies and free samplings of jams, jellies and salsa. 9am-4pm.

Tionesta Market Village, Tionesta. 814-755-3338, www. tionestamarketvillage.com

Nov 4-5. Laurel Mountain Vineyard’s Anniversary Celebration. Celebrate with hot mulled wine, refreshments, gift shop sales and door prizes. 10am-6pm. Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. .laurelwines.com Nov 5.

Heritage Day. Costumed re-enactor Ronald Blatchley presents chemistry demonstrations at 1:30pm and 3pm and welcomes visitors at the home of the renowned chemist, theologian, and educator. 1-4pm.

Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. 570473-9474, www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

Nov 17. Light-Up Night. The town will light the outdoor holiday trees. 6:30pm. Downtown St. Marys. 814-781-3804, stmaryschamber.org Nov 17-19. Once Upon a Christmas. Crafters, artists, artisans, businesses and service organizations will host pre-holiday open house activities. Knox. 814-764-6195, www.knoxpa.com

Nov 18. Kids’ Day: Dress Up & Discover. Children of all ages will be able to wear field gear and head gear from the museum education collection. Education stations will be available in the galleries. Noon-3pm. Regular museum adm applies. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg.

814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org

Nov 18. Victorian Christmas. Features tours of man-

sions on Millionaire’s Row, as well as the Duboistown Garden Club Holiday House and a toy train expo. Historic District, Williamsport. https://victorianchristmaspa.wordpress.com

Nov 18-19. Will Huffman Toy Train Expo. Celebrates the magic and nostalgia of toy trains. Features dozens of working train layouts of all scales and sizes, along with locomotive races, a visit with Santa, and more. Park Place, Williamsport.

Nov 18, 24, 25. Evergreen Holiday Wreath Making.

Learn how to trim and bend evergreen into a perfect wreath for the holidays. Attendees will be able to take their creation with them. Sessions from 10am-noon and 1-3pm.

Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org Nov 24-25. Flickerwood Holiday Open House. During

annual open house from Nov. 24-26, a visit from Santa on Nov. 25, and Santa hat days on Dec. 4 and 5. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570-437-3442, kohlsstonyhill.com

the annual customer appreciation day, discounts will be available, along with complimentary wine punch and holiday cookies. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Lounge, Kane.

814-837-7566, www.flickerwood.com

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Home for the Holidays.

Downtown Curwensville. 814-236-8328, www.curwensvillemerchants.com

Nov 11-12. Bloomsburg Antiques Show. More than 60 dealers in a climate-controlled building, acres of free parking, and food on site. Adm. Industrial Arts Building, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-650-0804, www.bloomsburgfair.com, www.bloomsburgantiques.com Nov 16-19, 24-26.

A Christmas Gathering in Brockway. The annual hometown event will feature crafters and businesses, and shoppers will find items such as handmade crafts, holiday decor, used books, antiques, furniture, wine, baked goods and more. Brockway. 814265-1603, www.christmasgathering.com

Nov 17-19. Duboistown Garden Club Holiday House.

Adm is a donation. Pennington Lounge, Lycoming College, Williamsport. www.duboistowngardenclub.com

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Shoppes of Reynoldsville Christmas Open House. A craft and gift extravaganza, sales, food and strolling Victorian carolers. 10am-6pm. Downtown Reynoldsville. 814-653-8707, www.carriagehousecreations.com

Nov 24. Light Up Brookville. Family fun, games, a story hour, a food court, prizes and music, with a parade at 7pm bringing Santa to town atop the Brookville Volunteer Fire Company ladder truck. 5-9pm. Brookville.

Nov 25. Home for the Holidays. Enjoy the Eagles Mere

shops decked out for the holidays with special sales, museum exhibits, unique gifts, and kids program. Free admission. Eagles Mere Museum & Historic Village, Eagles Mere. www.eaglesmeremuseum.com

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Through Sep 10. 50th Year, Art of the State. The

annual juried exhibition open to Pennsylvania artists and craftspeople will feature highly creative art chosen by a distinguished panel of judges. The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg. 717-787-4980, www.statemuseumpa.org, http://ethosting.s3.amazonaws.com/ artofthestatepa/events.html

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Exhibit: Locations Art Show.

Kutztown University fine arts graduate Bryan Fellenbaum will showcase nine pieces that vary in locations around the Acopian Center and Hawk Mountain grounds. Daily. 9am5pm. Free. Visitor Center Gallery, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton. 610-756-6961, hawkmountain.org

Through Oct 28.

Mennonite Girls Can Cook.

Excitement, confusion and frantic fun erupt when a smalltown cable cooking show, hosted by two Mennonite women, attracts the attention of a big shot Hollywood producer. Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant and Stage, Birdin-Hand. www.bird-in-hand.com

Through Dec 15. Autumn Hawk Watch. An average

18,000 birds of prey will soar over the sanctuary’s rocky North Lookout, and an official counter and interpreters will be on hand to point out and identify birds. Bring binoculars, something soft to sit on and a day pack of water/snacks.

Daily. North Lookout, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton.

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Aug 27-Sep 3. Steam Engine & Tractor Show.

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Sep 1-4. Broad Top Area Homecoming. Enjoy baseball,

entertainment, food and fun for everyone with or without a Broad Top connection. Robertsdale. 814-635-3807, 814907-1788

Sep 1. Raystown Facts, Myths, Legends. Is there a town

under the lake, and where did the name Aitch come from?

Park rangers will separate facts from myths and explore the legends that surround Raystown. 7pm. Raystown Lake, Hesston. 814-658-6809, www.raystown.org

Sep 2-3. Heart of Lancaster Art & Craft Show. Juried artists and craftspeople will share their finest wares. Also includes live demonstrations. Rain or shine. 10am-4pm.

Free adm. Root’s Market, Manheim.

Sep 2. Taste of Hamburg-er Festival. Professional and amateur burger eating competitions, more than 30 hamburger stands, five stages of musical entertainment, contests, children’s activities, arts and crafts, beer and wine, and more. 10am-6pm. Downtown Hamburg. 610-5623106, www.tasteofhamburger.com/ Sep 2. Drop-in Art Program. Make an autumn wreath, an animal finger puppet, and a yarn bracelet. 1-4pm.

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Sep 2-3. Button Box Fest. The event will celebrate the button accordion with performances from talented button accordion players from around the country, a button box brunch on Sept. 3, traditional German and Slovenian food and beverages, a large wooden dance floor and more.

Adm. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-373-3982, www. readingliederkranz.com Sep 2-4.

Kipona Labor Day Celebration. The city’s largest special event attracts more than 50,000 people.

Mainstay events include Festival of India, Native American Pow Wow, Dick Reese Canoe Races and fireworks, along with product, art, craft and food vendors. 11am-8pm.

Downtown Harrisburg Riverfront Park, Harrisburg. 717255-3040, http://harrisburgpa.gov/kipona2016/

Sep 2. McLain Celtic Festival. Music, dancing, food, Highland athletics and fun for the entire family. 9am-5pm.

Two Mile House, Carlisle. www.historicalsociety.com Sep 2-Oct 29.

Corn Maze Weekends. Offerings include a corn maze, a haunted corn maze, Flashlight Night, Trick-or-Treat Night, and hayrides. Saturdays and Sundays. Stoner’s Dairy Farm, Mercersburg. 717-328-3617, www.StonersDairyFarm.com

Sep 2. Burnham Community Day. A hometown celebration featuring entertainment, vendors, yard sales, and 5K Grace Race. North Beech Street, Burnham. www.facebook.com/BurnhamCommunityDay/

Sep 2-9. Juniata County Fair. Competitive exhibits, entertainment, rides, games, food, and commercial vendors. Juniata County Fairgrounds, Port Royal. www.juniatacountyfair.com

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Exhibition. Opening event set for Sep 14 from 6-9pm.

Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-732-3728, www. walkinartcenter.org

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Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4. First Saturday Open House.

1-5pm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-7323728, www.walkinartcenter.org

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Sep 2. Lincoln Highway Jubilee. Celebrate the building of the Lincoln Highway. See Model A and Model T cars from the 1920s and newer, as well as classic cars. Programs will include planting a tree for the World War I Memorial and a U.S. Army Heritage Education program. Also, music, dancing, food and fun for all. Free adm. Caledonia State Park, Fayetteville. 717-352-2161, www.visitpaparks.com

Sep 3. Canal Life in the Susquehanna River Basin.

Volunteer Steve Runkle gives an overview of of the region’s canals, their engineering and construction, boats, the lives of canal families, and recreation. Canal photographs will be displayed. 3pm. Berks Heritage Center, Reading. 610-3748839, http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/ HeritageCenter.aspx

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Sep 3. Seven Points Tour. Aboard the Princess Lake Cruiser. 1:30-3pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston.

814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Duryea Day. Each year, the well-established event attracts hundreds of cars, trucks and motorcycles from a range of decades. The family-friendly event will feature live music, food, children’s entertainment and a flea market. 9am-4pm. Adm. Boyertown Community Park, Boyertown. 610-367-2090, www.boyertownmuseum.org

Sep 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14. Raystown Dam Tour. Tour Raystown Dam and everything between aboard the Princess Lake Cruiser. Saturdays. 1:30-3pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com Sep 2. Sunset/Moon Rising Cruise. Aboard the Princess

Lake Cruiser. 7-9pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston.

814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Sep 2-3. Fall Fest. Featuring special discounts. 10am6pm. Yesteryear Antique Center, Hanover. 717-637-1612, www.yesteryearantiqueshanover.com Sep 3. Hanover Chili Cook-Off. Many varieties of chili,

three local bands, a magician, a juggler, a face painter, vendors, and food and beverage concessions. No pets, tents, or coolers. Children age 12 and under and active-duty military personnel with identification will receive free adm.

Good Field, Hanover. www.hanoverchilicookoff.com

Sep 3. Labor Day Fireworks on the Lake. Celebrate Labor Day by enjoying a spectacular fireworks display.

9pm. Adm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, raystownresort.com Sep 3. Schuylkill County Wine Festival. 1-6pm. Hegins Park, Hegins. www.schuylkillwinefestival.com

Sep 4. Craft Beef Pairing Dinner Cruise. Take a two-

hour cruise along the Susquehanna River while enjoying a dinner paired with a number of craft beer favorites. Enjoy the ambiance of the climate-controlled salon and listen to a live musician. Adm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. www.harrisburgriverboat.com

Sep 8-17. York Fair.

York Fairgrounds, York. yorkfair.org

Sep 8-16. Performance: Peter & the Starcatcher.

The play will take audiences on a magical journey to answer the century-old question of how Peter Pan became The Boy Who Never Grew Up. Allenberry Resort Inn and Playhouse, Boiling Springs. 800-430-5468, www.allenberry.com, keystonetheatrics.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 45 /

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Sep 8-9. Bower’s Chile Pepper Food Festival. A jalapeno eating contest, a salsa contest, a pepper field excursion, a variety of hot and non-spicy food, more than 100 chile pepper and arts and crafts vendors, entertainment and more. 9am-6pm. Adm by suggested donation. William DeLong Park, Bowers. www.pepperfestival.com Sep 9. Colonial Day. Juried vendors of traditional and contemporary crafts will offer red ware, forged iron, paintings, folk art, period and country furniture, baskets, floor cloths, woven rugs, hand-loomed textiles, dried florals and more. Featuring food and free entertainment. Rain or shine. 8am-4pm. Free adm. East Berlin Historical Preservation Society, East Berlin. www.ebhpspa.org/ Sep 9-10. Native American Festival. Dancing, music, food and festivities, with music by Spirit Wing and drumming by Black Horse Butte. Indian Steps Museum, Airville.

717-862-3948, www.indiansteps.org Sep 9-10. Fairy Festival. Calling all fairies, elves, wiz-

ards, hobbits and gnomes. 10am-4pm. The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-5111, www.therosemaryhouse.com, rosemaryhousefairyfestival.blogspot.com

Sep 9. Life of the Lenni Lenape. Learn about the people who lived in the area before European settlement. Tour a three sisters garden, make natural cordage, and watch flint knapping. For families with children age 5 and up.

Reservations requested. Free adm.11am-2pm. Angora Fruit Farm, Reading. 484-509-2667 Sep 9-10.

Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival. The premier wine event will feature an opportunity to sample hundreds of wines from more than 25 Pennsylvania wineries while enjoying live music. Gateway Gettysburg Complex, Gettysburg. 717-334-8151, www.gettysburgwineandmusicfestival.com

Sep 9. Troops & Trolleys. Learn the vehicles’ World War

II history while taking in the excitement and tension of the 1944 American homefront. Ride a trolley with uniformed troops - but watch for enemy agents - and enjoy a USOstyle dance. 11am. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Sep 9-10. Distaff Days: Women’s Homefront Skills.

Through demonstrations and hands-on activities, discover the skills women used to maintain the homefront, both in Philadelphia and on the frontier, during the Revolutionary War. 11am. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. fortroberdeau.org

Sep 10. Bike Hike & Butterfly Release. Participants can walk or bike at their own pace and distance along the scenic Heritage Rail Trail County Park or release a live butterfly to honor a loved one. 11am-2pm. Indian Rock Elementary School, York. 717-851-2149, www.wellspan.org Sep 13-17. America’s Largest RV Show. Leading RV manufacturers and hundreds of supplier vendors represented. Adm. Giant Center, Hershey. 888-303-2887, www. hersheyentertainment.com/giant-center, www.prvca.org

Sep 15.

Salsa on the Square. Observe 32 years of Gettysburg’s Sister City relationship with Leon, Nicaragua, and celebrate contributions of Latino people to Adams County. The salsa dance will feature the music of Hector Rosado and his Orquesta A-CHE. Also, local food vendors, children’s games and activities. 5:30-11pm. Gettysburg. www.gettysburg-leon.org

Sep 15-17. Uprise Festival. An outdoor music festival

with bands, artists, activities, food, merchandise and more.

4-11pm. Shippensburg Fairgrounds, Shippensburg. 717-4911955, www.uprisefest.com

Sept 15-17.

Two Top Ruritan Steam & Gas Show.

Includes steam power demonstrations, music, crafts, food, a tractor parade, and a site-wide flea market. Two Top Ruritan Grounds, Mercersburg. www.twotopruritan.com

Sep 15-17. Wine & Food Festival. A wine reception and

comedy show, a Vine to Wine experience, a new champagne tasting class, a VIP winemaker brunch and more.

Adm. Hotel Hershey, Hershey. www.hersheypa.com

Sep 15-17.

Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering.

Celebrating folk music and entertainment with workshops, concerts and dance. Special camping arrangements for the event are available through the park. Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. 814-643-6220, folkgathering.com

Sep 16-17. Fall Harvest Fair. Learn how to make apple

cider and apple butter and enjoy Pennsylvania German food, crafts from the 1800s and ongoing farm events and demonstrations. No pets. Adm. Alexander Schaeffer Farm, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244

Sep 16. Feet in the Street Art Show. Attendees may

make paint imprints of their feet. The event will also feature street chalk drawing, hands-on art activities for people of all ages, dancing, student art displays, and food vendors. 11am-2pm. Locust Street Park, Columbia. 717684-5249, www.parivertowns.com

Sep 16. Holly Festival Day. A fun day for the whole fam-

ily featuring food, arts, crafts, a flea market, informational booths and more. Mount Holly Springs. 717-385-7325, http://mhsboro.com

Sep 16.

Founder’s Day. Complimentary pork sandwiches while they last, along with free children’s activities, pony rides, face painting, prize giveaways and musical performances. Adm. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717362-9126, www.laketobias.com

Sep 16.

Sportsman’s Show. Features guns, fishing items, hunting items, traps and trapping supplies, licenses, decoys, archery items, and more. 7am-5pm. Newville Lions Club Fairgrounds, Newville. www.patrappers.com

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Goose Day Celebration Join us for a celebration all over Mifflin & Juniata Counties that’s just too big for one day.

A list of county wide activities will be posted on our website September 1.

Visitors Bureau. Discover Our Good Nature.

From birding to whoopie pies, find a list of Special Interest Tours on our website. Fill an a ernoon, a whole day or a weekend. There’s a lot to do if you know where to go!

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Sep 16-Nov 11. Corn Maze & Activities. Features a 12-acre corn maze, straw bale mazes, a soybean maze, a flashlight maze, a hay jump, a hay ride, zip lines, a barrel train ride, tube slides, a straw mountain, a jumping pillow, a bounce house, a farm animal exhibit, a pumpkin patch, and food. Mast Farms, Morgantown. www.mastmaze.com

Sep 17. Backpacking Basics. A park ranger will share

Sep 16. Geocache Hike. Learn the basics of geocaching

impromptu jam sessions, on-stage entertainment, homemade soups and baked goods, handmade crafts and more.

9am-5pm. Adm by suggested donation. Lyons Park and Recreation, Lyon Station. www.lyonsfiddle.com

and then go on a hike looking for caches. GPS unit will be available to borrow, but attendees may also use smartphones. Reg by Sept. 8. 10am. Free adm. Seidel Road Parking, Antietam Lake Park, Reading. 610-374-2944, http://www. co.berks.pa.us/dept/planning/pages/antietamlakepark.aspx

Sep 16-17. World War II Weekend. See authentic re-

creations of Allied and German army camps complete with original WWII vehicles. Living history volunteers will present programs on WWII medical services, weapons, equipment, communications, military vehicles and the life of a common soldier. Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg. 717-338-9114, www.nps.gov/eise

Sep 16-24. Day Out With Thomas. Thomas the Tank

Engine and his pal Percy will host the event, which will feature rides on various vehicles, as well as Imagination Station activities, Sir Topham Hatt, videos, music and more.

Adm. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717687-8628, www.rrmuseumpa.org

Sep 17. Fort Hunter Day. Includes children’s crafts and

games; pony, hay, and carriage rides; live music; a craft show; food; and quilt displays. 10am-5pm. Free adm. Front Street, Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. www.forthunter.org

Sep 17. Adams County Heritage Festival. A celebration

the basics of backpacking and how to plan for a backpacking trip. The program will conclude with a moderate hike.

Rain or shine. Registration requested by Sept. 11. 1-4pm.

Bingaman Nature Center, Reading.

Sep 17. Lyons Fiddle Festival. Featuring competition,

Sep 17. Italian Food Heritage Festival. Enjoy homemade Italian food and Italian music. 11am. DelGrosso’s Amusement Park, Tipton. 866-684-3538, 814-684-3538, www.delgrossos.com Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16. Art Walk Huntingdon.

Enjoy a tour of the Huntingdon borough arts scene, shop at area galleries, and enjoy local restaurants. 5-8pm.

Huntingdon. www.huntingdonlandmarks.org Sep 21-24. NHRA Keystone Nationals. The premier

event of the year will feature NHRA’s greatest drivers as they challenge and break records at one of the fastest tracks in the country. 8am-8pm. Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. 610-856-9211, www.maplegroveraceway.com

Sep 22-24. Old Iron in the Grove. Antique tractors

and equipment, hit-and-miss engines, a daily tractor parade, children’s activities, machinery demonstrations, a blacksmith, food, a settler’s lodge, a craft and flea market, music, and entertainment. The feature tractor and engine will be John Deere. Free adm and parking. Lupfer’s Grove, Shermans Dale. 717-582-6546, www.facebook.com/ Perry-County-Old-Iron-CollectorsInc-103966026354397/

of ethnic music, food and crafts that reflects the county’s multicultural atmosphere. Music, dance, a children’s play, children’s activities, craft vendors and demonstrators, display booths, carriage and pony rides and more. Noon-5pm.

Gettysburg Recreation Park, Gettysburg. 717-334-8943

Sep 22-24. The Original York Antique Show & Sale.

York Expo Center, York. theoriginalyorkantiquesshow.com

Sep 17. Tammy’s Basket Workshop. Use dyed reed to

Sep 22. Star Watch. The program begins inside and

make a colorful basket. Bring a bucket, a flathead screwdriver, scissors, 10 spring clothespins, and a towel.

Registration and payment due by Sept. 12. Noon-4pm.

Adm. Berks Heritage Center, Reading. 610-374-8839, http://www.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/ HeritageCenter.aspx

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then moves outside, where participants will look at the stars through telescopes. 6:30pm. Berks Heritage Center, Reading. co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/HeritageCenter.aspx

Sep 22-24. Cassville Oktoberfest. Food, music, games and craft vendors. Cherry Street, Cassville. 814-447-2279

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Sep 22-23. Fiber ArtsFest. Explore the wide world of fiber and the arts with vendors, educational exhibits, demonstrations and classes on quilting, knitting, beading and spinning. 9am-5pm. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. 814-643-6220, www.fiberartsfest.org Sep 22-24. Central PA Ragtime American Music Festival. Founded in 2009, the annual event brings ragtime music to the twin boroughs of Orbisonia and Rockhill Furnace. www.bit.ly/CentralPARagtimeFestival

Sep 23. Heemet Fescht. Celebrate the fall harvest with historic demonstrations, tractor rides, children’s activities, food and craft vendors and more. Visit the schoolhouse for book readings and music. A petting zoo, a pot-bellied pig rescue and other on-the-farm activities will provide fun for people of all ages. 10am-4pm. Free. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. kutztown. edu/pgchc

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Sep 23. Photo Ride/Rail Fan Day Hanover Junction Limited. The approximately three-hour trip will have four photo opportunities with three run-bys. The fourth opportunity will be at Hanover Junction. 1 and 6:30pm. Steam Into History, New Freedom. http://steamintohistory.com

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Sep 23. South Hills Business School Goose Day Fun Fest. Local businesses and agencies will offer free activities for children of all ages. Lewistown Rec Park, Lewistown.

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Sep 23-24. Harvestfest. The season finale at the park will feature craft and food vendors, a historic Civil War encampment and entertainment throughout the park.

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Sep 23-24. National Alpaca Farm Days. See the newest crias running around the pasture. 10am. Terrace Mountain Alpacas, Huntingdon. 814-643-2854, www.terracemountainalpacas.com

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Sep 27-Oct 1. Fall Carlisle. An automotive swap meet covering 150 acres and featuring 8,100 vending spaces.

7am-6pm daily, closes at 3 pm on Sunday. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. www.carlisleevents.com

Sep 23. Railroad Heritage Day. Lots of extra events,

Sep 27-Oct 1. Oktoberfest. Rated number one in the

with activities for people of all ages. 10am-5pm. Ma and Pa Railroad Heritage Village, Airville. 717-927-9565, www. maandparailroad.com

Sep 23. Museum Day. Displays will focus on Wrightsville’s historic buildings, businesses and community life, including its participation in the Civil War. 9am-3pm.

Historic Wrightsville Museum, Wrightsville. 717-252-1169, http://historicwrightsvillepa.org Sep 23-Oct 1.

Juniata River Valley Goose Day Weekend. Goose Day will be Sept. 29. According to legend, those who eat goose on this day will not want for money in the coming year. Various locations in Mifflin County and Juniata County. 717-248-6713, www.juniatarivervalley.org

Sep 23. Thompsontown Fall Fest. Features games, live

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US and number four in the world, the event will feature fun for the whole family, with German foods, beverages, music, children’s entertainment, games and more. Adm. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. www.readingliederkranz.com

Sep 28. Lecture: The Whiskey Boys and the Watermelon Army: Tax Protests on the Pennsylvania Frontier in the Early American Republic. Dr. Robyn Lily Davis, Colonial and American Revolution specialist at Millersville University, will share about how farmers in western Pennsylvania protested the whiskey tax beginning in 1791, which grew into a rebellion. 5-6pm. Adm. Rock Ford Plantation, Lancaster. www.rockfordplantation.org Sep 29. Starwatch in Northern Berks. View planet and

star constellations in the night sky following a short program presented by members of the Berks County Amateur Astronomical Society. In the case of rain or clouds, the program will take place on Sept. 30. 7pm. Memorial Parking, Kernsville Dam Recreatrional Area, Hamburg. 610374-2944, https://www.facebook.com/kernsvilledam/

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October 21 Chambersburg AppleFest 9am-4pm www.facebook.com/ ChambersburgAppleFest

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Consisting of more than 9,000 flea market spaces, more than 1,000 car corral spaces and approximately 1,500 show cars. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-534-1910, www.aacamuseum.org, http://hersheyaaca.org/fallmeet.html

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Sep 29-30. Artisans’ Porchwalk. Rain or shine.

Sponsored by Moravian Manor. Downtown Lititz. 717-5751343, www.moravianmanor.org Sep 29-30. Pennsylvania Tea Festival. The inaugural

An adventure featuring 41 off-the-beaten path businesses offering refreshments, games, gifts, demonstrations, and more. Adm. Various locations throughout Lancaster County. 717-721-9409, www.bestkeptsecretstour.com

Oct 6-8, 13-15, 20-22. Performance: Disney’s Beauty & The Beast. Dancing cutlery, singing furniture, playful feather dusters, strolling candelabras and more will come together in the musical. Adm. DreamWrights Center for Community Arts, York. www.dreamwrights.org

event will celebrate a wide variety of specialty teas, herbal tisanes, tea preparation and tea culture. A range of tea merchants and vendors will sell all things tea. 9am-4pm.

The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-5111, www. therosemaryhouse.com, www.teafestpa.com

Oct 6-7. HarvestFEST. Crafts, vendors, entertainment,

Sep 29.

York Bike Night. A street party featuring a parade, live entertainment at multiple locations, food vendors, information displays and more. 6-10pm. Continental Square, York. www.yorkcity.org

haunted tour features the haunted cave, the trail, and the new haunted hayride. Fridays and Saturdays. Familyfriendly daytime tours are available on Saturdays. Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, Huntingdon. 814-643-0268, www.lincolncaverns.com

Sep 30. Goose Day Punkinfest Fall Craft Show. Crafts,

Oct 6. 18th-Century Marketfaire & Rifle Frolic. For the

gifts, and a Chinese auction. Lewistown Armory, Lewistown.

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Oct 1. Heritage Festival. Displays, demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, antique farm equipment, tours of historical sites, storytelling, a children’s pedal tractor pull, and music and more. 10am-4:30pm. Berks Heritage Center, Reading. co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/HeritageCenter.aspx

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and activities. Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717250-7109, www.visitbigvalley.com

Oct 6-28. Ghosts & Goblins at Lincoln Caverns. The

first time this year, Fort Roberdeau will be independently hosting the Marketfaire. The event will feature an opportunity to stock up on holiday gifts and items for winter. 9am.

Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. www.fortroberdeau.org

Oct 7-8. Fall ArtWalk. The self-guided tour of down-

town galleries includes special exhibitions, meet-the-artist events, children’s activities, and live demonstrations.

Downtown Lancaster. 717-413-0094

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Tours: Mid-January through December

Oct 7. Little Buffalo Festival. Musicians on three stages, arts, crafts, the Buffalo Kids Artsfest, poetry readings, workshops, demonstrations and food. Noon-dusk. Free, but donations accepted. Little Buffalo State Park, Newport.

717-567-9255, littlebuffalofestival.com

Oct 7-15.

Oct 7-8. arts festival READING. Explore the dynamic campus while shopping various craft artists and vendors, and see the teaching studios in ceramics, glass and wood in action. Visit studio artists, and enjoy live demonstrations, music, local food and more. 10am-5pm. Adm. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, www.goggleworks.org, www.artsfestivalreading.org

Oct 7-8. Broad Top Coal Miners’ Heritage Days.

Features displays, presentations, walking tours, and special activities about coal mining and railroading on the Broad Top coal field. Broad Top Area Coal Miners Museum and Historical Society, Robertsdale. 814-907-1788

Oct 7. Newport Canal Day 2017. Second Street will be lined with food vendors, craftspeople, businesses and nonprofit organizations. 9am-2pm. Newport Square, Newport. 717-567-3153, www.nrps.pa.net/canalday.html Oct 7. Four Centuries in Berks Historic Property Tour.

Visit nine historic properties from the 18th through 21st centuries. Adm. Throughout Muhlenberg Township.

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Oct 7-8. Pumpkin Rides. Take a train ride to Seitzland while listening to silly Halloween stories and perhaps enjoying a visit from Sharila de Steam. 11:30am, 1 and 2:30pm. Steam Into History, New Freedom www. steamintohistory.com

Living History Reenactments: First Saturday of each month

Bedford’s Fall Foliage Festival. Features more than 400 craft booths, along with demonstrating artisans, live entertainment, festival food, children’s activities, and an interactive live theater. Saturdays and Sundays.

9am-5pm. Downtown Bedford. 814-907-1788

Oct 7. Oktoberfest. Features live German music, the Duck Derby, a 5K run, German cuisine, the North Square Farmers Market, a costume contest, beer, and Oktoberfestthemed games. Chambersburg.

Oct 7-8, 14-15. National Apple Harvest Festival.

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Oct 7-8.

Fall Spectacular. 11am. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org

Oct 7. Picture Your Quilt Class With Sue Johns. 10amnoon. Adm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-7323728, www.walkinartcenter.org Oct 7. Canal Era Day. 9am-5pm. Mount Union Historical Society, Mount Union. 814-542-2974, 814-542-2534, www. huntingdonhistory.org/mtUnion.htm

Oct 8, 14-15, 21-22. Fall Leaf Excursion. Ma and Pa Railroad Heritage Village, Airville. maandparailroad.com Oct 8. Fall Leaf & Tree Identification. Parks staff and

rangers will lead participants on a hike. Guests will identify native trees and learn how wood was used to build wagons and canals, and children may complete a fall leaf project.

Reg requested. 2-4pm. Free adm. Berks Heritage Center, Reading.co.berks.pa.us/Dept/Parks/Pages/HeritageCenter.aspx

Oct 14. Hoe Down. Hayrides, beanbag tossing, horseshoes,

apple bobbing, pumpkin carving and three hours of lively entertainment and square dancing starting at 6:30pm. 4-10pm. Free adm. Alexander Schaeffer Farm, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244

Oct 14. Ned Smith Center Fall Family Fun Day. Activities for call ages, including live animal presentations, face painting, a visit to the pumpkin patch, an art creation station, pumpkin bowling, and children’s train rides. Noon4pm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg.

717-692-3699, http://nedsmithcenter.org Oct 14.

Hartslog Day. Enjoy food, music and games throughout the day, with more than 200 craftspeople, special events, museum exhibits and children’s activities.

8am. Free adm. Alexandria. 814-207-1410

Oct 14. Fall Foliage Dinner Cruise. Enjoy the beautiful fall scenery around the lake on board the Princess Lake Cruiser. Resevations are required. 3:30-5:30pm. Adm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. www.7pointsmarina.com

Oct 11. Safe Trick or Treat. Shopping in the Main Gallery, with the trick or treat in the hallway. 6-8pm. Third floor, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. walkinartcenter.org

Oct 14. Apple Butter Boil. Rain or shine. Barner’s Church Grove, Liverpool. www.barnerschurch.com

Oct 12-21. Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The

Oct 16-21.

10-day event attracts sport horse enthusiasts and horses, riders and trainers who work all year long to qualify to compete at one of the largest indoor horse shows in the United States. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. 717-770-0222, panational.org

Oct 13. Dinner & a Mystery. On a dark evening, the innkeeper of the Turnkey Inn is found murdered. During the interactive and fictional, but historically-based mystery, each participant will be assigned a role to play.

Registration and payment due Oct. 2. 6pm. Adm. Berks Heritage Center, Reading. 610-374-2944, Oct 13-14. Pumpkin Patch Trolley. Ride one of the old

wooden trolley cars, a PCC car or Big Red, the light rail vehicle, on a segment of the old East Broad Top Railroad’s Shade Gap Branch. Children may pick out their own pumpkin, and photo opportunities, face painting, and coloring will be available. 10am. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Oct 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Rockhill Trolley Terror

Trolley. Ride down a dark and changing railroad into the past, featuring wrecked trolley cars built during the 1920s, with passengers who have been missing since a mysterious wreck in the 1940s. Fridays and Saturdays. 6:30-10pm.

Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. rockhilltrolley.org

Oct 14. Lykens Glen Fall Festival. Craftsmen will display

their work, and ethnic foods will be served by local organizations. 9am-3pm. Lykens Glen Park, Lykens.

Oct 14. Leaf Peeper Hike. Led by environmental education staff. Registration requested. 10am. Free adm. Angora Fruit Farm, Reading. 484-509-2667 / 54 /

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Dillsburg Farmers Fair. Featuring a full schedule of events, contests, games and food. Dillsburg. http://dillsburgfarmersfair.org

Oct 20-21. Halloween in the Park. Trick-or-treating, various attractions, a 1.5-mile hayride with family-friendly displays, food vendors, a s’more shop, nature tent demonstrators, disc jockeys and more. Codorus State Park, Hanover. www.halloweeninthepark.org Oct 20-22. Fulton Fall Folk Festival. Features vendors, activities, and food in celebration of the beauty of the fall foliage. Locations throughout Fulton County. 717-4854064, www.fultoncountypa.com Oct 20-22. Greek Food Bazaar. Greek food; live Greek music by Stavros and Maria; Greek dancers; a kafenio, a Greek coffeehouse; an agora, a Greek market; and artwork, jewelry and gifts. Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, Reading.

Oct 21-22.

Old-Fashioned Apple Festival. Cider squeezing, apple butter boiling, and corn grinding at historic Shoaff’s Mill; live entertainment both days; and an old-fashioned cake walk on Saturday. 10am-3pm. Little Buffalo State Park, Newport. 717-567-9255, www.dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/littlebuffalo/index.htm

Oct 21-22. Pumpkinfest. Activities include pumpkin

carving, scarecrow making, and games. 9am-5pm. Adm for those age 14 and up. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-6231156, www.oldbedfordvillage.com

Oct 21. Dinner Club: Bingo Spells Murder. The murder mystery will include a dinner buffet. 7pm. Adm. Main Gallery, Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. 570-7323728, www.walkinartcenter.org

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Oct 21-22, 28-29.

Halloween Costume Day. Children in costume will ride free and must be accompanied by an adult. Saturdays and Sundays. 11am. Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 610-428-7200, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Oct 28-29. Great Outdoor Festival. Includes a chairlift ride, food, arts, crafts, music, tours of snowmaking equipment, and children’s activities. Whitetail Mountain Resort, Mercersburg. SkiWhitetail.com/outdoor Oct 28. Fall Fest 2k17. Hosted by Smoke and Speed, the

event will feature Diesel Doctor Portable Dynometer with more classes, trophies and payouts. Also a truck show, a truck tractor pull, unlimited street pickups, semis, RWYB monsters, dirt drags and more. 10am. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. www.smokeandspeed.com,

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Performance: Jeeves Intervenes. A delightful romp full of deception and disguise. Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Oyster Mill Playhouse, Camp Hill. 717-737-6768, oystermill.com

Nov 4. NovemBEER Craft Beer Festival. Features tastings, food, vendors, live music, and more. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. 814-623-2233, oldbedfordvillage.com

Nov 4-18. Exhibit: Keystone Fine Art Juried Exhibition Main Gallery. Opening reception set for Nov. 4 from 1-5pm, with an awards ceremony at 2pm. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. www.walkinartcenter.org Nov 4-5. Juried Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Festival.

More than 100 guild members with museum-quality, handcrafted traditional/contemporary art including Santas, tinware, shaker boxes, rugs, paper cuttings, toleware, folk art, theorem painting, red ware, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. 9am-5pm. O’Pake Fieldhouse, Kutztown University, Kutztown. www.rbcrafts.org

Nov 11. The Sweetest Pint Downtown Tasting Tours: The Pumpkin Tour. The walking tour, a tasting event, will feature seven stops, with each stop featuring a small plate chef’s creation that incorporates pumpkin, paired with a craft beer sample provided by a local brewery. Adm. Downtown York. www.downtownyorkpa.com Nov 17.

Dinner Club. Acclaimed opera singer Tamara Wapinsky will be accompanied by Ron Stabinsky. Buffet will be incl. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. walkinartcenter.org

Nov 18. Epic Men’s Expo. York Expo Center, York. www. onlinepub.com Nov 18-19. Tim Weaver Invitational Gymnastics.

York Expo Center, York.

Nov 18. Harrisburg Holiday Parade. Musical acts, floats, parade balloons, food vendors and more. No adm.

Downtown Harrisburg. harrisburgpa.gov/holidayparade

Nov 18. Remembrance Day. Gettysburg’s annual tribute

to the brave soldiers who fought there, complete with a parade featuring thousands of re-enactors and a luminaria ceremony in the National Cemetery. Soldiers’ National Cemetery, Gettysburg. destinationgettysburg.com

Nov 18. Holiday Open House. Stitch in Time Antique and Gift Mall, Millerstown. 717-589-7810, www.stitchintimeantiques.com Nov 24-26. The Log House Christmas Craft Show.

Highlighting traditional handmade offerings in an Early American setting featuring area craftspeople. 10am-4pm.

The Log House, East Berlin. 717-259-0822, www.ebhpspa. org/ Nov 24-25. Polar Bear Express. Ride trolleys, enjoy the decorations and lights along the tracks, sing carols, and enjoy the campfire, hot chocolate, and cookies. 6:30-9pm.

Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-4479576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Nov 4-5. Open Farm Day. Spend an entire day visiting with alpacas and shopping for alpaca wool products in the farm store. 10am-4pm. Terrace Mountain Alpacas, Huntingdon. 814-643-2854, terracemountainalpacas.com

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Nov 5. Jewish Food & Cultural Festival. Features live music, art, jewelry, gift items, giveaway drawings, and Jewish apple cakes. 10am-4pm. Free adm. Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom, Wyomissing. 610-375-6034

Nov 25-26. Christmas Craft Fair. Browse the wares of more than 300 local and regional craftspeople..

Refreshments will be available. 9am-3pm. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. leesportmarket.com

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Nov 26. Community Christmas Celebration & Tree of Remembrance. 6pm. Constitution Square, Wrightsville.

Performance: A Country Gospel Christmas. The Pennsylvania Opry presents country gospel and Christmas music. Thursdays at 2pm. The Star Theatre, Mercersburg. 717-328-5959, newstartheatre.com

Nov 10-12.

Reading Film Festival. Complete with panels, parties, location tours, networking opportunities and films. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610374-4600, www.goggleworks.org, readingfilmfest.com

Performance: York Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops Spectacular. 4pm. Adm. Strand Theatre, Appell Center for the Performing Arts, York. appellcenter.org

Nov 29-Dec 3. The Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift

Show. Adm. Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, Harrisburg. www.pachristmasshow.com

Nov 30, Dec 1-2. Holiday Craft Festival. Homemade

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Huntingdon’s Spooktacular Alter Ego Every October the Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania feels different somehow. It still maintains the family-friendly atmosphere it’s known for, but something seems to have taken over some of its most popular attractions - museums, caverns, resorts, even the library!

From kid-friendly costume parties to frights that are not for the faint of heart, Huntingdon County promises visitors a Halloween they won’t forget!

Ghosts & Goblins

at Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks

In its 34th year, this spooky Halloween event has something for people in all age groups. The daytime tours are catered more to families with younger children, while nighttime visitors are in for a fright.

Just when you think it’s okay to relax, something’s lurking just around the corner in the underground cavern. The 90-minute experience features a tour of the cave, a trek through some seriously spooky woods and a haunted hayride!

Each year the attraction features a different theme, which is not revealed until September.

October 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 Tickets: range from $11.48 to $19.98, advanced ticket sales only for evening tours. Daytime tickets available online or at the door. See website for details.

Website: lincolncaverns.com Address: 7703 William Penn Hwy, US Route 22, Huntingdon, PA 16652

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Rockhill Trolley Museum

Someone or something has taken over Liberty Liner and old car 61 - come and a take a ride if you dare. Although this event is for older children and adults, the Rockhill Trolley Museum has plenty of Halloween fun for the little ones.

October 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 Fare: $8.00 Check website for hours of operation.

Not recommended for children under 12.

Some minor climbing is required.

The annual Pumpkin Patch Trolley will take place on October 14 and 15. Children and their families will ride the rails to the Rockhill Trolley Pumpkin Patch where they can pick out a pumpkin and then head back to decorate it.

The museum will also host Halloween Costume Days the last two weekends in October. Children who wear a costume will ride the trolley for free when accompanied by an adult.

Website: rockhilltrolley.org Address: 430 Meadow St. (PA 994) Rockhill Furnace, PA 17249

More Hauntingdon Happenings:

Halloween Weekends at Lake Raystown Resort will be held October 20-21 and 28-29. In addition, guests can experience the beauty of Raystown Lake in the fall aboard Fall Scenic Tour Boat Cruises.

Fall harvest and foliage festivals can be experienced throughout fall. For more information on these and other fall events in Huntingdon County, log on to raystown.org Join the social media conversation by using: #Hauntingdon Find Halloween events throughout PA on whereandwhen.com

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whereandwhen.com ONGOING Through Sep 1. Wine Concert. Listen to live entertainment by local musicians while drinking locally made wines and local craft beers, which will be available for purchase. Sandwiches, salads, desserts, crackers, cheese, chips, and other goodies will be available, and the DelVal Creamery will be open. Inflatables will be available for children. No outside food or beverages will be permitted.

Free adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com Through Sep 3. Exhibit: Wanderlust: Wharton’s

Travels in Watercolors. From the mountains of Vermont to the Gulf Coast, the display explores a visual journal of Wharton Esherick’s travels as captured in his watercolors.

Free adm. The Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli. 610-6445822, www.whartonesherickmuseum.org

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Through Sep 17. Exhibit: Andrew Wyeth: In Retrospect. The once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of iconic works by the master painter commemorates the centennial of the artist’s birth and will include more than 100 works spanning his entire career. Public tours of his studio and Kuerner Farm will be available. Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org Through Oct 1. Plein Air Art Show & Sale. Free opening weekend on July 1 from 11am-4pm and July 2 from 1-4pm. The show will be on view during Historic Sugartown’s regular weekend tours and by appointment.

Sale proceeds will support the continued preservation of the site. C. 1805 William Garrett House. Historic Sugartown, Malvern. 610-640-2667, www.historicsugartown.org

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Through Nov 26. 2017 Tour Season. Experience 19th-century community life in Chester County with a guided tour of the circa-1880 general store, school and agricultural exhibits, the circa-1805 William Garret House, the book bindery and the Carriage Museum. Saturdays and Sundays. Adm. Historic Sugartown, Malvern. 610-6402667, www.historicsugartown.org Through Jan 7.

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Exhibit: Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections. The display will explore the longstanding tradition of art collecting by public educational institutions in southeastern Pennsylvania. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org

Aug 29-Sep 4. Great Allentown Fair. A fun and educational experience for all ages. Dedicated to supporting the achievements of farmers, gardeners and homemakers, the fair invites guests to learn about agriculture while spending an exciting time riding rides, playing games and seeing shows. Agri-Plex, Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown. 610-682-7541, http://allentownfairpa.org

SEPTEMBER

Sep 1. First Friday Movies: The Amazing Colossal Man. A vintage horror movie will be presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Film Society. The event will include a tour, pre-show activities, Quizzo and a courtyard movie.

Attendees may bring their own food and wine. Adm. Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia.

Sep 1. First Friday Car Show. Rain date will be Sept. 8.

4-8pm. Downtown Oxford. 610-998-9494, www.downtownoxfordpa.org

Sep 2. Pick Your 10 - 10K or 10 Miles. Finish the run to

an environment of inflatables and yard games at Apple Fun Days from 11am-4pm. Race registration includes one Apple Fun Days pass. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown.

215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com,

Sep 2-3, 9-10, 16-17.

Apple Fun Days. Take a wagon ride from the market to the orchard to pick apples.

Also, enjoy inflatable attractions and yard games. Saturdays and Sundays. 11am-4pm. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com

Sep 2-3. Pocono Garlic Festival More than 60 food and craft vendors will offer garlic food and products while local musicians perform on two stages. Also will include educational demonstrations, the annual garlic eating contest, and children’s activities. 10am-6pm. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. www.shawneemt.com

Sep 2. StroudFest. Features more than 100 vendors and crafters, special guests, festival food, and live bands performing on multiple stages along Main Street. Free adm.

Downtown Stroudsburg. 570-420-2808, www.shermantheater.com

Sep 3. Performance: Blues Traveler. The band holds a

Grammy for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for Run-Around, the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history. Adm. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 866-500-0485, www.covepoconoresorts.com

Sep 5-Oct 22. Performance: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The comedy tells of the crafty Pseudolus, who struggles to win the hand of Philia for his master, Hero. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre.

215-574-3550, 800-982-2787, walnutstreettheatre.org Sep 8-10. COTA Jazz & Arts Festival. Jazz ensemble performances, theater, and art. Downtown Delaware Water Gap. 570-424-2210, www.cotajazz.org Sep 9-10. Mushroom Festival. More than 100,000 visitors come to experience the Small Town America festival, which promotes mushroom crops. Features a community parade with dining and dancing in the streets on Friday.

Kennett Square. http://mushroomfestival.org Sep 9-10.

Doylestown Arts Festival. Featuring 160 juried artists, five stages of live music, interactive demonstrations, two food courts and more. Rain or shine. 10am5pm. Free adm. Streets of historic Doylestown. 267-4542680, http://doylestownartsfestival.com/

Sep 9-10. Civil War Encampment. Visitors will have access to the museum and the re-enactments and can take an hourlong guided tour of the historic buildings throughout the village. Food will be available for purchase from vendors. 10am-5pm. Adm. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-636-2070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 59 /

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Sep 9. Antique, Collectible & Appraisal Show & Sale.

Show and sale from 10am-4:30pm, an appraisal breakfast at 8:30am and appraisals from 11am to 5pm. Hosted by Neumann University to benefit Delaware County Historical Society. Neumann University, Aston. 610-359-0832 Sep 9-10. Harvest Weekend: The Butcher, the Baker,

the Winemaker. The wineries promote the state’s Pennsylvania Preferred Program by partnering with maunfacturers of other Pennsylvania products to showcase their quality. Featuring wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other specialty activities. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. 866-870-7800, www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com

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Roll Call! Art & Life in a One-Bedroom Schoolhouse. 10:30am. Solebury Township Historical Society, Solebury. www.michenerartmuseum.org

Sep 10. Thompson Bucks County Classic. The professional international cycling race and festival will feature six races: the Cyclosportif recreational ride, amateur men’s, children’s, High Wheelers, Pro-Women’s, and the grand finale, the Thompson Criterium of Doylestown Pro-Men’s Race. Downtown Doylestown. buckscountyclassic.com Sep 12-Oct 15. Performance: Souvenir: A Fantasia

on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins. Based on a true story, the production tells the story of Jenkins, a wealthy socialite who believes she is a talented soprano. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Sep 15-Oct 15. Exhibit: War Comes to the Mills. In

the fall of 1777, an encampment took place at the Mills.

From there, Gen. Washington’s troops marched into Philadelphia and fought the Battle of Germantown, then retreated to their old camp. Artifacts found on the property, including an order from Washington, will be displayed.

Closed Mondays and county holidays. Free, but donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-2879349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Sep 15-Oct 31.

The Halloween Haunt. Encounter haunted attractions, thrills and fun, as well as haunted houses and a Fright Zone. Daytime hours will include BooBlast for younger children. Weekends. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown. www.dorneypark.com

Sep 16-17.

On Hallowed Ground: The Battle of Brandywine 2017. Mark the 240th anniversary of the largest land battle of the American Revolution with a reenactment featuring hundreds of re-enactors on the historic site. Meet historic personalities, enjoy children’s games and marching drills, meet authors, and enjoy a fife and drum corps and other music. Sandy Hollow Battlefield, West Chester. www.brandywine2017.org/

Sep 16-17. Riverside Festival of the Arts. The annual

arts, music, theater and spoken word event will feature workshops, demonstrations, artists, crafts, food and food challenges, art contests and more. Free adm. Riverside and Scott parks, Easton. eastonriversidefest.org

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Sep 16. Newtown BeerFest. Beer tasting, live music, food and fun. Rain or shine. Tickets required. Age 21 and up with valid ID. 12:30-5:30pm. The Stocking Works, Newtown. www.newtownbeerfest.com/ Sep 16-17. Village Renaissance Faire - A Faire for a Cause. The interactive world for all ages will feature glamour and excitement with jousting knights, dangling aerialists, birds of prey, fairground encounters, danger shows, children’s activities and a Gnome Depot featuring fine artisans. 11am-6pm. Middletown Grange, Wrightstown.

267-304-8060, http://www.villagefaire.org/ Sep 16-17. Peddler’s Scarecrow Festival. Families are invited to make scarecrows, paint pumpkins, and listen to live music. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. peddlersvillage.com

Sep 19-Oct 28. Moonlit Fun. Enjoy a non-scary night of fun for people of all ages. Navigate the giant maze by flashlight, take a moonlit wagon ride through the orchards and warm up by the bonfire. Fridays and Saturdays.

6-9pm. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-2307170, www.themarketatdelval.com Sep 22-24. Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival.

Experience Celtic life with events such as a haggis eating contest, a border collie competition, Celtic dancing, fiddle and pipe and drum competitions, a parade, live music and performances and food from the Emerald Isles. Bethlehem.

610-868-9599, www.celticfest.org

Sep 23. Philly’s Cheesesteak & Food Fest. Features cheesesteak samples, as well as other Philly eats, including hoagies, roast pork sandwiches, pretzels, and water ice.

Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.

Sep 23. Pottstown Community Day. Fun-filled day will introduce attendees to local activities, services and organizations. Crafters will sell handmade items. 10am-2pm. Free parking and adm. Warwick County Park, Pottstown. www. chesco.org/ccparks Sep 23. Pottstown Latin Festival. Noon-5pm.

Riverfront Park, Pottstown. cclu-pottst.org/index.php Sep 23, Oct 8. Performance: Honk! Jr. During a wild

adventure, Ugly the baby duck learns to accept and love what makes him different. The musical adaptation of The Ugly Duckling encourages children to celebrate their uniqueness. For children in kindergarten through sixth grade and their caregivers. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Sep 23-24. New Hope Arts & Crafts Festival. More than 160 artists and craftspeople will display their artwork in media such as watercolor, sculpture, pastels, and jewelry. New Hope-Solebury High School, New Hope.

Sep 24.

Downingtown Fall Fest. More than 5,000 guests attend the day of live music, food, shopping and craft beer. Free adm. Green Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown. http://downingtownfallfest.com/

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Sep 29-Oct 1. Allentown ArtsFest. Features three stages of ongoing local music of all genres, as well as children’s activities, a skate park, giant graffiti murals, comedy and improv sets, breakdancing competitions, artists displaying works and offering works for sale, food, craft beer, wine, and mead. Cedar Beach Park, Allentown.

Sep 30. Fall Fun - Monster Pumpkin Madness. See the

giant pumpkins tip the scale as they are weighed to see who has the biggest pumpkin. No adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com

Sep 30. Ride for the River. Offers 16- and 40-mile rides on the Schuylkill River Trail, beginning and ending at the Sly Fox Can Jam Festival. Free adm for the music festival.

Pottstown. www.slyfoxbeer/com/canjam Sep 30-Oct 29. Fall Fun. The fun will include wagon rides to the patch to pick pumpkins, as well as inflatable attractions, a children’s play area, barnyard animals and a corn maze. Saturdays and Sundays. 10am-4pm. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com

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Sep 29-Oct 1, 6-8. Oktoberfest. Experience an authentic German Oktoberfest with a Pennsylvania flair.

Enjoy live entertainment, family fun, Bavarian-style food, beer and more. SteelStacks, Bethlehem. 610-332-1300, www.steelstacks.org, www.artsquest.org

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Oct 1. Revolutionary War Encampment Talk. Hear the

story of the encampment of Gen. Washington and his soldiers while walking on the grounds where they camped and seeing the gravesites where they were buried. 1-2pm.

Free but donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Oct 1. Kennett Brewfest. Sample beers from more than

90 local, regional and craft breweries. Enjoy food and merchandise vendors, live bands, sponsor tables and more.

Doors at noon for the connoisseur tasting and at 1:30pm for the regular fest. All taps will close at 5:30pm. Kennett Square. http://kennettbrewfest.com/

Oct 4.

Panel Discussion: Reflecting on School Art Collections & Their Relevance Today. 7pm. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www. michenerartmuseum.org

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Oct 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28. Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem. Join tour guides on a candlelight walk through historic downtown Bethlehem and learn about the Moravian community and various locations along the tour. Historic downtown Bethlehem and Moravian Bookshop, Bethlehem. www.moravianbookshop.com

Oct 7-8. Autumn Timber Festival. Lumberjack com-

Oct 6-7. Fall Bazaar. A giveaway drawing for baskets, a seasonal rummage sale, a book nook, a bake sale, homemade soup, filling, candy and more. The kitchen will be open both days. St. John’s Church of Mahoning, Lehighton.

570-386-9960, www.stjohnsmahoning.com

Oct. 12-14. Pottstown In Focus Short Film Festival.

Each 30-minute or shorter film focuses on the revitalization of the Borough of Pottstown. Films were solicited from entrants across the country and around the world. Each screening features food, beverages, and entertainment.

The final night will feature a special event and awards ceremony. Indoor and outdoor venues throughout Pottstown. 610-970-6515

Oct 7. Midtown Village Fall Festival. Features music, food, sidewalk sales, and other festivities. Midtown Village, Philadelphia.

Oct 7. Oktoberfest 2017. Features more than 90 vendors

and 10 food trucks lining Butler Avenue and the side streets, as well as children’s rides, a beer garden, and musical performances on two stages all day. 11am-6pm. Ambler.

Oct 7. Pumpkin Ball. The premier black-tie gala event will be an elegant evening celebration. 6-11pm. Quakertown. www.quakertownalive.com Oct 7. Pioneer Festival. Pioneer crafts, displays, building

tours, Native American traditions, a silent auction, a giveaway drawing of baskets, food, entertainment, and a parade featuring tractors, cars, and trucks. Rain or shine.

9:30am-4:30pm. Ontelaunee Park, New Tripoli. www. lynnheidelberg.org

Oct 7-8, 14-15.

Fall Fun - Scarecrow-Making Workshop. Bring creativity, and the rest will be supplied.

Saturdays and Sundays. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215-230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com

Oct 7. Conversations on the Canal - The Italian Connection. National Canal Museum archivist and local historian Martha Capwell Fox and the Lou Pettinelli Band will combine to tell the history of the Italian immigration to the Lehigh Valley in the latter part of the 19th century through stories and songs. An Italian buffet will be provided, and the cruise will include a lift lock experience.

4-6:30pm. Adm. Hugh Moore Park, Easton. canals.org/visit Oct 7-8. Easton Garlic Fest. Regional and local garlic

growers and other market vendors will offer specialty garlic foods along with other quality fare. Easton Farmers Market, Easton. www.eastongarlicfest.com

Oct 7-22. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival. Scenic train rides, handmade arts and crafts, food, free live music all day on four stages, bike rides and hikes along the rail trail, children’s activities, ghost tours, horse and carriage rides, hayrides at Mauch Chunk Lake, headline acts at the Opera House, and seasonal specials from restaurants, shops, and galleries. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 7, 8, 21, and 22. 11am-5pm. Free adm. Downtown Jim Thorpe. 570325-5810, www.jimthorpe.org/fall / 62 /

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petitions, blacksmith demonstrations by Jim Doherty, sawmill demonstrations, chainsaw sculptures, scenic chairlift rides, live music, children’s activities, and food and craft vendors. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570-421-7231, www.shawneemt.com

Oct 14-15. Pocono Food Truck Festival & Art on the

Mountain. More than 25 food trucks will offer a variety of food, and attendees may vote on the best food truck. The event will also include an arts show and sale, featuring some of the region’s most talented painters, crafters, photographers, sculptors, and other artists. 11am-5pm. Adm. Shawnee Mountain Ski Area, Shawnee on Delaware. 570421-7231, www.shawneemt.com

Oct 14-15. Chambourcin Weekend. Taking place after

the harvest is over, the event will celebrate the official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley, the Chambourcin, which is the only wine made by all eight member wineries. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. 866-870-7800, www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com

Oct 14.

Hearts & Harvest Wine Celebration. Taste many fine wines from local Pocono Mountains wineries, and enjoy live music and a disc jockey. Noon-5pm. Adm. Paradise Stream Resort, Mount Pocono. 866-500-0485, www.covepoconoresorts.com

Oct 15. Quilt Show. Features a display of new and antique quilts, along with vendors, door prizes, and a basket auction. Noon-4pm. Adm. Palmerton Area Public Library, Palmerton. 610-826-3424 Oct 19-21. The Great Pumpkin Carve. Features a giant

pumpkin carving contest, hayrides, live music, and food.

Chadds Ford Historical Society, Chadds Ford. www.greatpumpkincarve.com

Oct 19-29. 26th Philadelphia Film Festival.

Showcases independent and foreign cinema, including short film, feature-length films, and animated movies.

Includes guest appearances. Theaters and venues throughout Philadelphia. http://filmadelphia.org/festival Oct 20-21. Sugartown at Sundown Lantern Tours.

Knowledgeable guides will lead tours through the village by lantern, sharing rich history and lesser-known, eerie tales.

Hot apple tea punch and treats will be available afterward.

Preregistration required. Not recommended for children under age 6. Tours will start every half-hour from 6-8:30pm. Adm. Historic Sugartown, Malvern. 610-6402667, www.historicsugartown.org

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Oct 20-21, 27-28.

Haunted Lantern Tours. The hourlong walk will be full of scary stories. Bring a flashlight or purchase a lantern on-site. Tours will be given every 15 to 30 minutes, with the first tour at 6pm and the last tour at 9pm. Adm. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-6362070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com

Oct 21. All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival. A tractor-pulled

hayride, pumpkin painting, four fall-themed crafts, and opportunities to shuck corn, shred and press apples using an old-fashioned apple press, play bean bag toss and jump in the hay. 1-4pm. Free but donation suggested.

Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www. montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Oct 21. Autumn Alive! More than 100 vendors, a food court, a beer garden for attendees age 21 and up, all-day entertainment on two stages, cupcake contests, a scarecrow contest and a pet parade. 10am-4pm. Quakertown. www.quakertownalive.com Oct 21. Fall Fun - Trunk or Treat. Dress up to see the decorated trunks and collect candy. 1-4pm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. www.themarketatdelval.com Oct 20-22. Performance: Dracula. Dracula and Mina re-discover a love that has crossed the oceans of time.

Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester. https:// www.wcupa.edu/music/asplundh.aspx Oct 22. Harvest Wine Festival. Enjoy more than 20 local Pennsylvania wineries, artisan food sampling, live music, craft vendors and more. Noon-5pm. Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Macungie. 866754-2822, www.bcmountainresort.com

Oct 27-29. Spooky Days on the Farm. Participants are invited to solve a murder mystery. During the daytime, less spooky, child-friendly entertainment will be offered, including horse-dawn wagon rides, stories, and activities.

The event will take place rain or shine and has indoor and outdoor components. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. 570-992-6161, www.quietvalley.org Oct 28. Pottstown Brew Fest. Features more than 150

craft beers, meads, wine, ciders, and spirits. Pottstown Memorial Park, Pottstown.

Oct 28. Fall Harvest 10K, 5K & Half-Mile Kids’ Fun Run. The registration fee includes a Fall Fun pass, as well as ice cream. 9am. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. 215230-7170, www.themarketatdelval.com

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Gallery Talk. 3pm. James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown. 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org

Nov 4-5. PA Bacon Fest. From pig racing to the dueling pig roast, the festival should appeal to bacon lovers, as more than 50,000 are expected to attend the unique food festival experience. Easton Farmers Market, Easton. 610330-9942, www.pabaconfest.com Nov 7-Jan 7. Performance: Annie. The beloved show

won a Tony Award for Best Musical. Opening night on Nov 15 at 7pm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, 800-9822787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Nov 12. Million Dollars of Music Record Fair. Music

sellers and buyers from across the northeastern U.S. and Canada will buy, sell, and trade all types of music on vinyl records. 10am-4pm. The Woodlands, Wilkes-Barre. 607427-9698, www.nyrecordfairs.com

Nov 17-19, 24-26, 30-Dec 3, 7-10, 14-17, 21-23. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. Experience the

magic of the family holiday market, which will feature more than 75 visual artists and craftspeople, food, live holiday music, children’s rides, decorations, and Kathe Wohlfahrt, a designer of authentic German Christmas ornaments. SteelStacks, Bethlehem. 610-332-FEST, www. steelstacks.org, www.christmascity.org

Nov 18-19. Great Brews Beer Festival.

Split Rock Resort and Golf Club, Lake Harmony. 800-255-7625, 570325-3654, www.splitrockresort.com

Nov 18-19. Nouveau Weekend. The earliest chance to sample the first vintages of the new harvest. Also, an opportunity to purchase wines. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com Nov 21-Jan 8. Holiday Tours. Tours of the mansion

during the holidays are a reflection of Christmases past.

Hear the story of how modern-day Christmas began. Tours are approximately one hour, with the last tour beginning at 3pm. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve and Day. Free but donation suggested. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610-287-9349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

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Washington’s Crossing Brewfest. Features seasonal autumn beers and ciders. Thompson-Neely Farmstead, New Hope. washingtoncrossingbrewfest.com

Christmas Carol. In this hourlong musical adaptation for children, a grumpy old miser is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, 800-982-2787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Oct 31-Dec 17. Performance: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The holiday classic comes to life anew with five actors including an imaginative sound-effects artist. Adm. Walnut Street Theatre. 215-574-3550, 800982-2787, www.walnutstreettheatre.org

Nov 25. Doylestown Jingle Bell Turkey Trot. 10K, 5K and half-mile options will be available. The 202 Bypass will be closed to vehicular traffic, and free hot chocolate will be available. Inflatables and yard games.. 8am. Adm. The Market at DelVal, Doylestown. themarketatdelval.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 63 /

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If your childhood was anything like mine, you spent junior high field trips scouring the fields and peeking inside the log cabins of Valley Forge or standing in line to view Independence Hall. Students on field trips, as well as millions of visitors from around the globe, still do that to this day. But, while these places focus their educational experience on the negotiations, the battles, and the points of view that ultimately shaped the nation’s history, the new Museum of the American Revolution paints a slightly different picture.

This museum showcases the hardships and the plights of the young soldiers and idealists who became the Revolutionaries. It looks beyond the history books at the sheer desperation that led Colonists, many without military training, to take up arms against the British and begin their fight for independence.

One of the most dramatic portions of the museum is Gen. George Washington’s Headquarters Tent, which served as his office and sleeping quarters throughout the Revolutionary War, including during the harsh winter at Valley Forge. Called “the first Oval Office” by some historians, the tent was eventually acquired by Martha Washington’s grandson, George Washington Parke Custis, and was stored at his Virginia estate, Arlington House, until it was seized by federal troops at the start of the Civil War. It remained in federal possession for 40 years before it was returned to the family and eventually put up for sale, where it was purchased by an Episcopal minister as the first acquisition toward a collection to tell the story of the nation’s founding. A century later, that collection is now the Museum of the American Revolution.

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Gen. George Washington’s Headquarters Tent, called “the first Oval Office,” is a cornerstone of the museum.

The museum features several thousand Revolutionary-era artifacts, including weapons, art, and personal items, all of which were once the collection of that Episcopal minister from the Valley Forge area. On display is Washington’s own 13-star flag, known as the Commander-in-Chief’s Standard, which once was used to mark Washington’s presence on and off the battlefield. There are soldiers’ canteens and other drinking vessels and a Minuteman’s musket. Also on display is the first newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence in the Pennsylvania Evening Post. These and other artifacts help tell the story of the aspirations of liberty that led to the American Revolution.

But there is another aspect to the museum. Here, visitors have the chance to immerse themselves in the experiences of the era and learn the personal struggles and strife of the men and women who would become the Revolutionaries. The two-story Liberty Tree, a replica of the tree where Colonists first gathered to organize a revolt against the British, lets visitors

share the experience that Colonists had so many years ago. The Battlefield Theater allows visitors to get a feel for what it was like on the front lines of the Continental Army as it faced an attack by British soldiers. There is even a replica of an 18th-century privateer ship.

One important story of the American Revolution is some Revolutionaries’ desire to end slavery. While some may think that effort began just prior to the Civil War many years later, it was a motivator for many during the American Revolution as well. Throughout the Museum of the American Revolution, visitors can learn more about this story. In one gallery, an interactive touchscreen allows visitors to explore the different experiences of enslaved African-Americans in Virginia in 1781 as they sought different paths to freedom. There are personal items as well, from a set of slave shackles so small they most likely were meant for a child to a pair of earrings that once belonged to an enslaved woman working at George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate.

Guests use interactive experiences to learn more about the path to freedom for enslaved African-Americans.

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The dramatic story of America’s founding is not a new one for Philadelphia. Neighboring sites ranging from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall to Ben Franklin’s home and the National Constitution Center have interpreted the actions of that time for years. However, the addition of the Museum of the American Revolution helps visitors explore a more complete, more personal side of the events that led to the nation’s independence.

The thousands of artifacts and interactive experiences bring to life the people and ideas that helped to create that independence and showcase how the actions and ideals of years ago are still relevant today. At the conclusion

of the visit, visitors are asked to reflect of their new knowledge of the struggle for democracy and the continuing relevance of the themes of liberty and equality.

The Museum of the American Revolution is located at 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia. The museum is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Admission is $19 for adults; $17 for seniors, as well as college students and active/retired military with ID; and $12 for children age 6 and up. Children age 5 and under are admitted free. For more information, visit www.AmRevMuseum.org. W&W

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Artifacts from “regular” Colonists, like these silver camp cups, give a glimpse of everyday life of the men and women who led the fight for independence.

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September 23-24 25th Annual McConnells Mill Heritage Festival

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Springs Farmers Market.

Saturdays. 8am-1pm. Springs. 814-442-4594, www.springspa.org

Through Oct 7. Springs Museum. Open Wednesdays through Fridays from 1-5pm and Saturdays from 9am2pm. Springs. 814-442-4594, www.springspa.org Through Oct 25.

Waynesburg Farmers Market.

Locally raised fresh produce, meat, eggs, baked goods and more. Wednesdays. Downtown Waynesburg. 724-627-8119, waynesburgpa.org

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Aug 26-Sep 2. Indiana County Fair. Farmers, 4-H members, and others will show their livestock, crafts, and baked goods in numerous competitions. Also will include tractor pulls, demolition derbies, live entertainment, a carnival, and food. Indiana County Fair Grounds, Indiana.

724-479-8282, www.indianacountyfair.com Aug 28-Sep 2. Erie County Fair. The county’s oldest and largest fair will feature top entertainers, amusement rides, truck and tractor pulls, horse pulls and fun. Adm. Erie County Fair Grounds, Wattsburg. 814-739-2232, 814-8814563, www.wattsburgeriecountyfair.com

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Aug 29-Sep 2. Big Knob Grange Fair. Agricultural, home economics, livestock and commercial exhibits, along with truck and tractor pulls, entertainment, midway rides, bingo, dinners, refreshments, a livestock sale and auction, games and contests. Free adm. Fee for track events. Big Knob Grange Fairgrounds, Rochester (New Sewickley Township). 724-775-8213, www.bigknobgrangefair.org

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Sep 1-4. Butler Italian Festival. Features music, food, games and activities for children, and other activities amidst the downtown shops and restaurants. Butler. www. butleritalianfestival.com Sep 1-30. Train Rides. Saturdays and Sundays. Departs at 1pm. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814676-1733, www.octrr.org

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Sep 2-3. German Heritage Festival. Gemutlichkeit will start with the Mad Bavarian, German music, food, dancing, a petting zoo, historical research and more. St. Nick’s Picnic Grove, Erie. 814-456-9599, www.dank-erie.org Sep 2-3. Living History Weekend. The site will come alive with costumed interpreters, who will illustrate life during the French and Indian War with 18th-century demonstrations, musket firings and more. Adm. Fort Ligonier, Ligonier. 724-238-9701, http://fortligonier.org Sep 2-3.

Fall Festival. Crafts, entertainment, food, apple butter, and more. Free adm. Plumb Street, Darlington.

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3-9. Spartansburg Community Fair.

Spartansburg. www.spartansburgcommunityfair.com

Sep 4-9. West Alexander Fair. A true agricultural fair

held in a beautiful country setting with livestock, crafts, home and dairy, vegetables, flowers, fruits, youth and 4-H/ FFA market animals, grandstand events, carnival games and food. West Alexander Fairgrounds, West Alexander.

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Waterford Community Fair. Agricultural exhibits, thrill rides, entertainment, food, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and more. Daily. Waterford Fairgrounds, Waterford. 814-796-4490, www.waterfordfair.org

Sep 4-9. Ox Hill Fair. A community fair featuring carnival rides, food, entertainment, agricultural displays, animal exhibits and a tractor pull. Ox Hill Fairgrounds, Plumville.

412-651-2166, www.oxhillfair.com Sep 6-10. Farmers & Threshermens Jubilee. Includes demonstrations, parades, and contests featuring antique machinery and early machines of agricultural life, including steam engines, early gasoline tractors, and horse- and dog-powered machines. New Centerville & Rural Volunteer Fire Company, Rockwood. 814-926-3142 Sep 7-10.

Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival. Experience a wide variety of music at many venues, the sound of massed pipe bands marching, food, athletics, dance, children’s games and an array of gift and clothing vendors. Edinboro University, Edinboro. 814-7321420, www.edinboro.edu/highlandgames

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Sep 9-10.

Northern Appalachian Folk Festival.

Celebrating the art and culture of the region with free live music, exhibits, demonstrations, drop-in workshops, vendors and the Children’s Alley, featuring games and activities. Free adm. Downtown Indiana. 724-463-6110, www. visitindianacountypa.org, northernappfolkfest.org

Sep 9. Murder Myster Dinner: Magic Mayhem - Abra

Cadaver - You’re Dead. A murder occurs during a convention of magicians and their assistants. Dinner starts at 5pm.

Reservations required. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Sep 9. Second Saturday: Mill Anniversary. Celebrate the history and restoration efforts. Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724-533-5611, www.volantshops.com Sep 9. Arts on the Riverwalk. Showcasing the region’s arts and culture with street artists, arts competitions, interactive activities and more. Downtown New Castle.

724-658-2882, www.hoytartcenter.org Sep 9-10. Tractor Show & Car Cruise. Held by Brush

Valley Antique Iron and Power Club. Brush Valley Park, Brush Valley. 724-479-4316

Sep 9-10. Saxonburg Festival of the Arts. Featuring

crafts, food, music, art demonstrations and more. Free parking and shuttle. Roebling Park, Saxonburg.

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Sep 9. Artisan Wine & Home Brew Beer Tasting.

Features tastings from local wine makers and home brewers, along with live jazz music and barbecue and other food. For age 21 and up. 5-7pm. Adm. Akulina’s Antiques & Good Intent Trading, Ambridge.

Sep 10. Harvest Picnic. Features wine samples, free food, face painting, and balloons. Noon-5pm. Conneaut Cellars Winery and Distillery, Conneaut Lake. 814-3823999, www.conneautcellarswinery.com

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Hoodlebug Festival. A parade, ethnic food booths, a 5K run and fun walk, a duck race, a Kid Zone, a bicycle run, live entertainment and craft booths. Downtown Homer City. 724-479-9759

Sep 10-16. Green Township Community Fair Cookport. Celebrating 100 years with agricultural displays and competitions, animal and craft exhibits, rides and entertainment. Cookport Fairgrounds, Commodore. 724254-1445, www.cookportfair.com Sep 10. Car Cruise. A disc jockey will play oldies, and the first 100 vehicles will receive a dash plaque. Food will be available. 2-7pm. Free adm. Monaca Turners, Monaca. 724774-7007 Sep 11-16. Albion Area Fair. Animal exhibits, produce exhibits, live music, tractor pulls, horse pulls, rides and food. Albion Fairgrounds, Cranesville. 814-756-3911, www. albionfair.com Sep 15-17. Erie Irish Festival. Irish vendors, Irish food and entertainment, an Irish-themed art show and giveaway drawings. St. Patrick’s Church, Erie. 814-454-8085, ext. 101, www.erieirishfestival.com Sep 15-17. Newman Used Book Sale. The large sale will give shoppers an opportunity to stock up on books and other media material. Food and beverages will be available to purchase. St. Thomas More University Parish & Catholic Student Center, Indiana. www.stmup.org Sep 15-17. Evans City Oktoberfest. A quilt show, crafts, food vendors, games, a pancake breakfast, a parade, a children’s tractor pull, fireworks, a car cruise, live entertainment and more. Evans City. 724-538-8320, www. evanscity.us Sep 15-17.

Avonmore Harvest Jubilee. Live music, festival food, games, a Kids Zone, a parade and car cruise on Saturday, and a duck race on the Kiski River. Free adm.

Avonmore. 412-558-3179

Sep 15. Beaver Tales. Hear stories from renowned storytellers. Bring a lawn chair, flashlight, and blanket. The rain location will be College Square School. 7pm. Gazebo, Irvine Park, Beaver. 724-774-1505

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866-927-4969, www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com

Sep 15-17. Big Knob Antique Tractor & Equipment

Show. Antique farm tractors and equipment will be displayed, paraded, and demonstrated. The event will also include tractor pulls and games on the track, cakewalks, farm-skill games, food, crafts, flea market vendors, and the Charlie Baird Memorial Toy Show. Free adm. Big Knob Grange Fairgrounds, Rochester (New Sewickley Township).

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Sep 16. Wine & Brew Walk. Wineries and breweries will

be represented, and local restaurants and caterers will offer samples of recipes. Downtown Meadville.

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Murder Mystery Dinner: Motel Mayhem Dead & Breakfast. A murder occurs during a memorial event for Otto, co-owner of the Lozza-Lucuqe Lodge.

Reservations required. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Sep 16-17. Whispering Pines Festival in the Woods.

Features antique dealers, artisans, and vendors. Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 9am-4pm. Whispering Pines Farm, Cabot. 724-568-PINE, www.whisperingpinesfarmpa.com Sep 16. Steppin’ Out With Ben Vereen. The accom-

plished and versatile Ben Vereen has dazzled audiences around the world. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. www.westminster.edu/celebrity

Sep 16. Fall Coin Show. The show, sponsored by the

Indiana Coin Club, will feature 36 tables manned by coin dealers from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and West Virginia. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. 724-254-2471

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Gravel Pit Park, North East. 814-725-4262, www.nechamber.org

Sep 22-24. Clymer Days Festival. A weekend of food,

entertainment, games and children’s activities. Clymer. www.clymerdaysfestival.com

Sep 22-24. Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Fest.

Downtown Mount Pleasant. www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com Sep 23. Murder Mystery Dinner: Menu Mayhem Recipe for Murder. A murder is committed during a taping of the local cable access channel’s most popular cooking show, The Chick Friar, hosted by Brother Dominick Vobiscum. Dinner starts at 5pm. Reservations required. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Sep 23-24. McConnells Mill Heritage Festival. Step

back in a time to the historic McConnells Mill Gristmill operation from 1852 to 1928 with costumed vendors, artisans and craftspeople. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. 724-368-3612, http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/ stateparks/findapark/mcconnellsmill/

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Twolick Valley Nursery Fall Fest. Corn mazes, wooded hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a tube slide, carnival games and a corn pit. Twolick Valley Nursery, Indiana. www.twolickvalleynursery.com

Sep 23. Star Party. Some telescopes and binoculars will be provided, but attendees may also bring their own.

Begins at dusk, weather permitting. 8:30pm. Baseball Fields, Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls.

Sep 24. Harvest Party. Vendors featuring artwork, soaps, primitive country decor, farm-fresh herbs and vegetables, fall food and beverage samplings, shopping and more. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-446-6465, www.dillweedinc.com Sep 30. Murder Mystery Dinner - Magic Mayhem -

Abra Cadaver - You’re Dead. A murder is committed during a convention of magicians and their assistants.

Dinner start at 5pm. Reservations required. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Sep 30. Witches’ Night Out. Parade down Main Street in witches’ attire. There will be a costume contest for adults and children and more. Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724533-5611, www.volantshops.com Sep 30. Oktoberfest. Live entertainment and tastings.

Downtown Indiana. www.visitindianacountypa.org, www. downtownindiana.org

Sep 30, Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail. Enjoy some haunted fun on a walk by visiting a cemetery and other buildings along the trail.

Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail, Homer City. scaryharrys.com

Sep 30. Kids’ Klassic Races. Held by the Indiana Road Runners Club. Registration at 8am, with the first race at 9am. Indiana Mall, Indiana. www.indianamallpa.com, www. indianaroadrunners.com, layevchak@yahoo.com Sep 30-Oct 1. Fall Festival. Enjoy craft, food and informational booths, plus live bands onstage. Cecil Township Park, Cecil. 724-745-2227, www.ceciltownshippa.gov

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Oct 6-8. Smicksburg Fall Festival. The fall foliage adds

a special beauty to all the festivities and entertainment.

Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net

Oct 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28. West Alexander Scare at the Fair. The indoor haunted fun has expanded to 8,500 square feet and will include favorites such as the Butcher, the Escape Room and the Haunted Maze. Not recommended for children under age 8. West Alexander Fairgrounds, West Alexander. 724-484-2027, www. westalexfair.com, www.wascarefair.com Oct 7-8. Fall Fling. Features a vintage village, a sawmill, a cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, a flea market, crafts, food, children’s pedal tractor pulling, tractors, large traction engines, ice cream, tractor pulls, and a steam building.

9am-4pm. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Portersville.

724-285-7038, www.portersvillesteamshow.org Oct 7. IUP Homecoming & Parade. Fun for the whole family. Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana. www. iup.edu, www.iup.edu/homecoming

Oct 4-22. Train Rides. Ride the train and view beautiful

fall foliage on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 11am and Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am and 3pm. Reservations strongly recommended. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroads, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Oct 7. Run 4 R Library 5K Run & Walk/2-Mile Walk.

Runners will start at Saylor Park and follow Ghost Town Trail, then return to the park. Walkers will stay within the park. All age groups welcome. Saylor Park, Black Lick. www.burrelltownshiplibrary.org

Oct 6-7. Springs Folk Festival. Handmade gifts, food,

Oct 7. Autumn Harvest Used Book Sale. Quality items

music and demonstrations. 9am-5pm. Springs. 814-4424594, www.springspa.org

will include a wide selection of books, movies, audiobooks and music suitable for people of all ages and interests.

Proceeds will support the library. Indiana Free Library, Indiana. 724-465-8841, www.indianafreelibrary.org whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 73 /

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Oct 7-8. Portersville Steam Show Fall Fling. A variety of activities for the whole family, including a vintage village, a cider press, gas engines, oil field equipment, farm animals, train rides, steam engines, a flea market, crafts, food, children’s pedal tractor pulling, tractors, ice cream, tractor pulls and a steam building. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Portersville. 724-285-7038, www.portersvillesteamshow.org / 74 /

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Sept Se ptem embbe ber 22-223ber 3-24 Free Admission Free National Entertainment Downtown Mt. Pleasant Street Festival featuring Arts & Crafts, Ethnic Foods, Glass. mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com

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Oct 7-8. Hickory Apple Festival. The festival will cele-

brate everything apple: apple pie, apple butter, apple cider and apples themselves. Also, crafters, food, entertainment and child-friendly rides and events. Benefits the Mount Pleasant Volunteer Fire Company. Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Company, Hickory. 724-356FEST, www.hickoryapplefest.com

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Butler County Farm Tour. The hands-on, family-friendly, drive-it-yourself tour of local farms will offer an opportunity to meet the hard workers who grow food and harvest fiber. Free. Butler County. 724-234-4619, www.VisitButlerCounty.com

Oct 8. River Run 5K & 10K Road Race. A very fast USATF certified and sanctioned race. 8:30am. Adm. Riverfront Park, Rochester. 724-728-2625, www.greenway. ohiorivertrail.org/index.php/usa-track-field-certifiedroad-races

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Oct 13-28. Macabre Manor. A haunted tour of the mansion. Open to adults and children age 12 and up accompanied by an adult. Fridays and Saturdays. BaldwinReynolds House Museum, Meadville. 814-333-1258, www. baldwinreynolds.org

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Fall Pumpkin Fest. The family-oriented event features rides, food, giant pumpkin drops, entertainment, artisans and crafters, and a bluegrass and arts festival. Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake. 814-853-5833, www.conneautlake.com, pumpkinfest.conneautlake.com

Oct 13-15. The Living Dead Weekend. Visitors may visit the movie location and attend events at EDCO Park, The Living Dead Museum, and other locations throughout Evans City. 724-538-8320, www.evanscity.us, www.thelivingdeadweekend.com

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Oct 8. Orienteering. Use a map and compass to navigate to checkpoints marked on the map. Open to everyone, from beginner to advanced. Participants may start between 11am and 2pm and must finish by 3:30pm. Free adm, but there is a fee for maps. Shelter 6, Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls. 412-908-0156, www.wpoc.org Oct 9. Performance: ABBA Fab. A seven-piece band

that has traveled the world will present music from the 1970s, such as Waterloo, Mamma Mia and Dancing Queen.

7:30pm. Adm. Beaver Falls Middle School, Beaver Falls.

724-843-2941, www.bvcommunityconcert.org

Oct 12-14, 19-21, 26-28. Performance: Clue: The Musical. The popular board game will spring to life in this humorous musical, during which audiences will play along with suspects as they sing and dance their way to solving the question of who killed Mr. Boddy, in which room, and with which weapon. Recommended for people age 15 and up. Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg. 724-745-6300, www. littlelake.org Oct 12-14.

Autumn Quilt Show. The show has the theme Quilts in Bloom and features 100 quilts made by local artists and quilters. Also features quilt and sewing machine giveaway drawings and boutique and quilt shop vendors. Adm. Chippewa United Methodist Church, Beaver Falls. 724-495-0825, www.bvpiecemakers.com

Oct 13-30. Zoo Boo 2017. The scary-but-not-too-scary

Halloween event will feature trick-or-treating for children under age 12 and displays for the whole family. Erie Zoo, Erie. 814-864-4091, www.eriezoo.org

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Oct 13-15. Fort Ligonier Days. A commemoration of the Battle of Fort Ligonier, complete with artillery demonstrations, battle re-enactment, narration, a multisensory experience throughout the fort, colorful flags and uniforms, representations of daily camp life and costumed interpreters. Fort Ligonier, Ligonier. 724-238-9701, http:// fortligonier.org Oct 13-15. Houston Pumpkin Festival. Fun for people of all ages, including more than 175 food and craft vendors, music and entertainment, children’s games and activities, a parade and many pumpkin-related contests. Proceeds will benefit the Houston Volunteer Fire Department. Free adm.

Houston American Legion Post 902, Houston. 724-7466740, www.houstonpumpkinfestival.net Oct 13-15, 20-22, 28-29. Pumpkin Patch Trolley.

Ride a trolley to the pumpkin patch for fall fun. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org

Oct 14, 15, 21, 22. Fall Fest. A craft show, a giant ski swap, a golf swap, ski lift rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a farmers market, wine tasting, an art show, continuous entertainment, food and more. Peek ‘n Peak Resort and Spa, Clymer. 716-355-4141, www.pknpk.com Oct 14.

Pioneer Steam & Gas Engine Society Fall Harvest Show. Includes gas engines, antique tractors, a sawmill, oilfield engines, a flea market, antique tractor pulls, bean soup, apple butter, pies, cider, other food, and an apple pie baking contest with prizes. Pioneer Steam and Gas Engine Society Show Grounds, Saegertown. 814-6631291, www.pioneersteamandgas.com

Oct 14. Sleepy Hollow Festival. Features live music, trick-or-treating, a scavenger hunt, a costume contest, face painting, children’s games, vendors, ghost walks, specials at The Harmony Inn, and more. Free shuttle bus transportation available. 9am-7pm. Bottlebrush Gallery & Center for the Arts, Harmony. 724-452-0539, www.bottlebrusharts.com

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Zelie/Harmony Fall Festival. Includes shopping, music, food, historical encampments, a farmers’ market, pony rides, farm pets, antiques, crafters, free rides in a horse-drawn trolley wagon, a chili cookoff, children’s activities, a toy tractor/hobby show, historical tours, and art exhibits and sales. Harmony and Zelienople. 724-452-5571, www.zeliefallfest.com

Oct 14. Fall Harvest Festival & Craft Fair. 70-plus qual-

ity crafters, a haybale mountain, children’s activities, tractor rides, live entertainment, fresh cider, homemade doughnuts, caramel apples, kettle corn and more. Apple Castle, New Wilmington. 724-652-3221, www.applecastle.com

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Performance: Double Trouble by the Washington Symphony Orchestra. Trinity High School, Washington. 724-223-9796, www.washsym.org

Oct 14-15.

Native American Gathering. Native American dancing, food, crafters, traders, youth and Scout programs, exhibits, and educational seminars. Mike Dupuy will present Birds of Prey ... Up Close and Personal on Saturday from 2:30-5pm. Adm. Dome, Community College of Beaver County, Monaca.

Oct 15. North Country Trail Pumpkin Pie Hike. The

group will meet at Watts Mills Road, off Route 251, three miles from the trail head, by Little Beaver Creek. Shuttles will take participants to several starting points for 5- or 4.2-mile hikes to Watts Mills, where pie and cider will be waiting. 1pm. Free adm. Watts Mill Road, South Beaver Township. http://northcountrytrail.org/wam/

Oct 20-22, 28-29.

Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Christmas Festival. More than 230 exhibits, as well as food, trolley rides, musical entertainment and opportunities to meet Santa and clowns. Free on-site parking.

Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-8634577, www.familyfestivals.com

Oct 20-21. Haunted History Walking Tours. Hear five

ghastly tales while walking through downtown Washington.

Tours will begin approximately every 30 minutes starting at 6pm. No reservations required. Tours start at David Bradford House, Washington. 724-222-3604, www.bradfordhouse.org

Oct 21. Performance: An Evening With Chris Botti.

Botti is a multi-Grammy-Award-winning master trumpeter. Adm. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-652-3221, westminster.edu/celebrity

Oct 21. Love of Life 5K Walk/Run for Breast Care.

Supporting local breast cancer services at Indiana Regional Medical Center M. Dorcas Clark, MD, Women’s Imaging Center. Indiana. www.runsignup.com/Race/Events/PA/ Indiana/LoveofLife5KRunWalk

Oct 21-22. Potters Tour. Take a self-guided tour of potters throughout the county, visit studios and see pottery demonstrations. Various locations, Indiana County. 724286-9555, www.potterstour.com

Oct 27. Evening in the Stacks. The fundraising event for

the library will include food, wine and entertainment.

Advance tickets required. Indiana Free Library, Indiana.

724-465-8841, www.indianafreelibrary.org

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Witch Festival. Monongahela Aquatorium, Monongahela. 724-258-5905, www.monaquatorium.org

NOVEMBER Nov 3-5. Pittsburgh Pet Expo. Features more than

250 exhibits of pet-related products and services, along with entertainment and hands-on attractions for the whole family, covering almost two acres of indoor spaces.

Adm. David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh.

412-310-7781, http://pghpetexpo.com

Nov 3. Wine Walk. Kickstart the holiday season by visit-

ing downtown retailers and sampling wine from many Pennsylvania wineries while shopping. Downtown Indiana. www.visitindianacountypa.org, www.downtownindiana.org

Nov 3-4. Martha Washington Quilters Guild 2017 Show. More than 150 quilts and quilt items on display, with vendors and demonstrations featured as well. Church of the Covenant, Washington. 412-983-3986, www.marthawashingtonquilters.com whereandwhen.com / 2017 W&W fall / 77 /

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It’s not unusual to be reminded of the Scottish countryside when looking across the valleys of Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. After all, the lush fields of green, the woodlands, and the quaint homes scattered amongst miles of fields are all reminiscent of Scotland. It’s no wonder many Scots who first immigrated here chose the Laurel Highlands, with Scottish regiments taking part in the construction of Fort Ligonier. The similarities between the re-

gion and the Scottish Highlands are striking, and they are celebrated every year with the festive Ligonier Highland Games, which provides a day of music, competition and flair. This year, the 59th annual Ligonier Highland Games will take center stage on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Idlewild Park, and as many as 7,000 people from all over the United States and beyond will be there to celebrate.

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“The Highland Games help to keep Scottish traditions and culture alive and educate younger generations,” explained Richard Wonderly, executive director of the Ligonier Highland Games. “It’s truly a family tradition – I’ve heard from both participants and audience members about how they’ve been coming year after year.”

Originally known as the Scottish picnic at Kennywood Park, the Ligonier Highland Games has flourished for nearly 60 years.

A traditional centerpiece of every Highland Games throughout history is a series of athletic competitions, and the Ligonier event is no exception. In addition to the preregistered athletes competing in everything from the caber toss (the competition involving throwing a heavy log) to the sheaf toss and stone put, even the most novice of visitors can discover their inner Scottish warrior and take part. There’s a tug-of-war and a Kilted Run. And, of course, visitors always have fun taking part in the popular Ladies’ Haggis Toss, based on the legend that women would stand on one side of the River Dromach and hurl haggis luncheons to their husbands on the other side.

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the place to go for those who have ever had questions about researching Scottish ancestry. There will be genealogy sessions, weaving demonstrations and lessons on finding the correct tartans for specific Scottish Clans. The Scots have Fallingwater become a part of so many nations and Photo courtesy of cultures since they were driven from the Pennsylvania Highlands years ago,Western organizers noted, saying that just stopping by Conswervancy the Scottish Clans area to see the different clans and tartans is an excellent way to see how diverse the Scottish culture has become.

And the music! Visitors can expect the familiar sounds of bagpipes from the moment they arrive at the Highland Games, but we’re not just talking about the ceremonial tunes often heard at parades and ceremonies. The Ligonier Highland Games brings some of the most skilled pipers in the world to the Laurel Highlands. Guests will hear music ranging from piobaireachd (pronounced “pea-brook”), the classical music of the Great Highland Bagpipe, to the hornpipe and jig, which is derived from traditional dance music that originated on Royal Navy ships and in English folk dance. Other stages will highlight performances from traditional

Celtic harpists and Scottish fiddlers, as well as performances from the prestigious Southminster Ringers of Pittsburgh, who have toured Europe, performing with bells in synchronized and complex melodies. A true hidden gem of the Ligonier Highland Games, it is really a sight to see.

No festival is complete without an array of traditional foods, and the Ligonier Highland Games does not disappoint there either.

Traditional Scottish pastries and other delights will be on hand, and locally based Jamison Farms will provide lamb burgers and other savory snacks. And since Idlewild is a picnic park, guests are always welcome to bring their own food.

But, of course, the cutest of all of the exhibits at the Games will be the one with the other Scots … the four-legged variety, to be exact. From Scottish terriers to Westies and more, two pavilions will be

dedicated to showcasing various Scottish dog breeds and their skills in obedience and agility. There will even be a Scottie steeplechase!

Richard Wonderly says the Ligonier Highland Games, known as one of the largest and most comprehensive festivals of its kind, offers a great opportunity to “come and feel what it is to be Scottish for a day.” He explained that the Scots are a people who have spread throughout the world and become integrated into many different nations and cultures and that this festival is the ideal chance to “see and experience the art, music, language, food, clothing, traditional activities and heritage of an enduring and ancient culture that can bring a smile to anyone’s face with the open and welcoming attitude of the people.”

The Ligonier Highland Games will take place rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Idlewild Park on Route 30 in Ligonier.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. Tickets at the gate will be $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for teenagers and free for children age 12 and under.

Parking is complimentary. Visitors may order discounted tickets at a reduced rate at www.ligonierhighlandgames.org.

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Nov 3-5, 11-12. Smicksburg Old-Fashioned Country Christmas Open House. Enjoy holiday crafts and refreshments while getting ready for the season. Smicksburg.

814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net

Nov 18-19, 24-26. It’s a Wonderful Life Festival.

Weekend celebrations, magical decorated streets, seasonal entertainment and holiday activities. IRMC Park, Indiana. www.wonderfullifefestival.com

Nov 3-5. Christmas in the Village Craft Festival. The quaint village will offer handmade crafts, homemade food, a children’s tent and playground, a parade on Saturday, kettle corn and horse and carriage rides. Eldersville. 724947-9015, www.christmasinthevillagepa.com

Nov 18-19. Christmas Open House. Tour the inn decorated with Christmas angels, enjoy light refreshments and product samplings, and shop for unique gifts and holiday treasures. Dillweed Bed and Breakfast, Dilltown. 814-4466465, www.dillweedinc.com

Nov 5. North Country Trail Full Moon Hike. Meet at

Nov 22-26. Festival of Trees. Beautifully decorated

Mills Run Trailhead and hike 2.5 miles to Hippy Bridge and back. Cider will be served after the hike. 8:30pm. Free adm.

Watts Mill Road, South Beaver Township. http://northcountrytrail.org/wam/

Nov 7.

Pancake & Sausage Day. Eat-in and takeout options will be available. Benefits United Way of Indiana County. Cafeteria, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana. www.uwindianacounty.org

Nov 11. Veterans Day Salute. Veterans and active-duty members of the U.S. military will receive special discounts and free samples. Proof of military service required.

Conneaut Cellars Winery and Distillery, Conneaut Lake.

814-382-3999, www.conneautcellarswinery.com Nov 11. Second Saturday: Christmas on Main Street.

Saint Nick will arrive in a horse-drawn carriage to open the Christmas season the old-fashioned way. Also, holiday shopping, breakfast and pictures with Santa, strolling carolers, musicians, carriage rides and more for the whole family. Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724-533-5611, www. volantshops.com

Nov 11-12. WeihnachtsMarkt (Christmas Market).

Juried regional artisans and other vendors present a marketplace in the tradition of Germany’s famed Christmas markets. Features artwork and handcrafted goods, German and other European imports, entertainment, refreshments, and food. National Historic Landmark District, Harmony. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org Nov 17. It’s a Wonderful Life Holiday Festival & Parade. The kickoff to the holiday season weekend celebrations will feature a parade, music, crafts, marshmallow roasting, hayrides and a tree lighting. Downtown Indiana. www.visitindianacountypa.org, www.downtownindiana.org

trees from different sponsors, along with musical entertainment. Adm. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. 814-4525000, ext. 5359

Nov 23. YMCA Turkey Trot. The Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk will take participants through the Christmas trees, and there will be hot chocolate, food and fun for all.

The farm will be open for Christmas decoration and tree shopping. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724463-0570, www.FlemingsTrees.com, www.icymca.org Nov 24. Light-Up Night. Following the tree lighting, Santa will arrive on a fire truck with treats for children.

Downtown Clymer. 724-254-4710 Nov 24-26. Small Business Weekend. Support small

businesses in Smicksburg, an Amish community.

Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net

Nov 24-26. Family Tradition Fun Weekends. Cut down a fresh tree, enjoy the gift shop and have fun celebrating the Christmas season. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-463-0570, www.FlemingsTrees.com Nov 24-26. Santa Trolley. Celebrate the season with Santa, see the toy train displays, enjoy caroling and complete a holiday craft. Adm. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org Nov 25. Small Business Saturday. Support the downtown by shopping locally. Earn and use Downtown Dollars at participating businesses in the downtown, and visit shops throughout the county. Downtown Indiana. www. visitindianacountypa.org, www.downtownindiana.org

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Arts Barn Baker Publishing Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Penn’s Peak Summit Hill Heritage Center Walk In Art Center

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DINING Perkins Restaurant Quaker Steak & Lube

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DESTINATIONS/LODGING Comfort Inn, Mansfield Econolodge, Bloomsburg Holiday Inn Express, Bloomsburg Oxford Mainstreet Penn Wells Hotel Sherwood Hotel

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KIDS Treasure Castle Playland

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Campbell Pottery Chocolates By Leopold Highland Chocolates Oxford Mainstreet Silver Moon Antiques & Collectibles Stitch in Time Antique & Gift Mall Yesteryear Antique Center

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS Artisans’ Porchwalk Autumn Leaf Festival Ballonfest, Airshow & So Much More Bridge Bust Butler County Farm Tour Conneaut Lake Fall Pumpkin Festival Dutch Fall Festival

Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run 29 Fall Fest 50 Fall Festival 46 Jamestown Community Fair 76 19 Johnny Appleseed Festival Mt. Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival 74 Oktoberfest 32 Pack the Park 61 PA Family Travel Fair 5 32 Peanut Butter Festival PA Heritage Festival 31 Schuylkill County Wine Festival 46 Springs Folk Festival 74 Sullivan County Fall Festival 27 Zelienople/Harmony Country Fall Festival 70

SPECIALTY SHOPS

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Hofbrauhaus Pittsburgh

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ZOOS & WILDLIFE PARKS Double Diamond Deer Ranch Lake Tobias

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1719 Hans Herr House & Museum 53 Bellefonte Art Museum 22 Compass Inn Museum 74 Duncan & Miller Glass Museum 73 Fallingwater 74 Fort Roberdeau Historic Site 49 Jimmy Stewart Museum 3 No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum 61 Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad 75 Pennsylvania Lumber Museum 29 Pennsylvania Military Museum 22 Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine 46 Pres. James Buchanan’s Wheatland 53 Springs Museum 74 Westmoreland Heritage 74 Wright’s Ferry Mansion 52 Zippo/Case Museum 24

1. Allegheny National Forest 25 2. Armstrong County 2, 71 3. Beaver County 77 4. Bradford County 31 5. Butler County 2, 70 6. Clearfield County 37 7. Columbia-Montour 21 8. Clinton County 36 9. Crawford County 75 10. Endless Mountains 26 51 11. Franklin County 12. Greene County 72 13. Huntingdon Co./ Raystown Lake 49 14. Indiana County 2 15. Juniata Valley 48 2, 69 16. Lawrence County 17. Potter-Tioga County 28 18. Schuylkill County 46 19. Susquehanna Valley Chamber 52 20. Susquehanna River Valley 20

OUTDOOR RECREATION Majestic Kamp & Lost Trails Pioneer Campground Pride of the Susquehanna Treasure Lake

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