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Through Sep 24. Hike 100 Miles to Commemorate 100 Years. Allegheny

National Forest Main office, Warren. www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny

Aug 28-Sep 1. Sullivan County Fair.

Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. http://sullivancountyfair.org

Aug 28-Sep 2. Wyoming County Fair.

Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. wyomingcountyfair.com

Sep 1-Oct 20. Hiawatha Public Cruises. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. www.ridehiawatha.com

Sep 1-2. All Home Days. All Home

Days Grounds, Elysburg. www.facebook.com/AllHomeDays/

Sep 1-7. Ox Hill Community Fair. Ox

Hill Community Fairgrounds, Home. www.oxhillfair.org/index.html

Sep 1. Sullivan County Fair Demolition Derby. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-836-5431, https://sullivancountyfair.org/

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Sep 6. Pizza and Paddle Kayak Trip.

Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Falls. 570-836-5431, https://www.kayaktheriver.com/

Sep 6. Splash Into Fall Craft Fair. Ber-

Vaughn Park, Berwick. https://berwickpoolproject.wordpress.com/

Sep 6-7. Red Oak Chainsaw Carve.

Red Oak Campground, Russell. https:// redoakcamping.com

Sep 6-8. Danville Heritage Festival.

Danville. https://visitdanvillepa.org/ events/2024/09/06/community-events/ danville-heritage-festival

Sep 7-8. 44th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival. Warren County

Fairgrounds, Pittsfield. 802-689-0609 www.wildwindfestival.com

Sep 7-8. 16th Annual Muzzleloader Rendezvous Black Powder Shoot & Artisan Show. Black Walnut American

Legion Post 510, Laceyville. (570) 8365431, https://empo.us

Sep 7-8. Pennsylvania Endless Mountains Fiber Festival. Harford Fairgrounds, New Milford. (570) 836-5431, https://endlessmountainsfiberfest.com/

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Sep 7. Sip and Savor. Throughout Tunkhannock. tunkhannock.biz

www.facebook.com/

Sep 7. First Saturday Yoga & Brunch.

Endless Mountains Vineyards, Falls (570) 836-5431, https://endlessmountainsvineyards.com/

Sep 8. Nicholson Bridge Day. Downtown Nicholson. (570) 836-5431, nicholsonwomensclub.org Sep 8-14. McClure Bean Soup. Bean

Soup Fairgrounds, McClure. www.mcclurebeansoupfair.com

Sep 12-14. Antes Fort Historical Days. Antes Fort Village Park, An-

tes Fort. www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100067493304566

Sep 13-15. Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival. Sullivan County Fairgrounds,

Forksville. (570) 836-5431, www.pabowhunters.com

Sep 13-15. Chainsaw Carvers Roundup and Auction. Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. https://sawmill.org/ festivals

Sep 13. Sierra Hull (Bluegrass). Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. https:// bucknell. edu/WeisCenter Sep 14. Bee Zee Flea & Farmers Market. Benezette School House,

Benezette. www.facebook.com/events/ benezette-pennsylvania/bee-zee-fleaand-farmers-market

Sep 14-15. Fall Festival & Pumpkintown. Old Mill Village Museum, New

Milford. (570)836-5431, https://oldmillvillage.org

Sep 14. Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival. Wyalusing Valley Wine Festival

Grounds, Wyalusing. (570) 836-5431, www.kishparkshininglight.org

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Sep 14. Clinton County Raceway: Limited Lates, Pro Stocks 270s & 4cyls. Clinton County Speedway, Mill

Hall. http://www.clintoncountyspeedway.com/events/

Sep 14. BEAM (Beyond Education, Art and Music) Environmental Expo.

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Montour Preserve Environmental Education Center, Danville. https://middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org/

Sep 14. 5th Annual Back the Blue.

Three Dogs Vino, Bloomsburg. https:// threedogsvino.com

Sep 15. Kayak Wine Tour to Bartolai Winery. Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Sep 14. Archery for Beginners. Salt

Rentals, Falls. (570) 836-5431, www.kayaktheriver.com/

Springs State Park, Montrose. (570) 8365431, https://friendsofsaltspringspark. org/

Sep 20. Food Truck Friday. Creekside

Sep 14. Breakfast with the Arts: Mi-

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chael Husted. Pink Arrow Arts, Montrose. (570) 836-5431, www.pinkarrowarts.org/

Sep 14. Annual ATV Poker Ride Whiskey Springs. Whiskey Springs

ATV, Renovo. https://renovoheritage. org/event/2024-annual-atv-poker-ridewhiskey-springs/

Sep 14. Flaming Foliage Autumn Festival. Flaming Foliage Lot, Renovo.

https://pastateflamingfoliagefestival. org/events/list/

Sep 14. Brass Monkeys - The Ultimate Beastie Boys Tribute. Deane

Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. https://deanecenter.ticketleap. com/brass-monkeys/dates/Sep-142024_at_0730PM

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Gardens, Tunkhannock. (570) 836-5431, https://creeksidegardens.com/

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Shawmut Park, St. Marys. www.bavarianfallfest.com

Sep 20-22. Jakes Rocks Trail Fest 2024. Jakes Rocks, Warren www.bikereg.com/jakes-rocks-trail-fest

Sep 20-28. 169th Annual Bloomsburg Fair. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds,

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Sep 21. Lagers & Lumberjacks. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814435-2652, http://lumbermuseum.org Sep 21-22. Montrose Arts Weekend.

Locations throughout Montrose. 570836-5431, https://slantedartcooperative.square.site/

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Sep 21. Endless Mountains 430 Challenge. Endless Mountains Gravel

Bikepacking Loop, Towanda. (570) 8365431, https://emheritage.org/the-endless-mountains-430-challenge/

Sep 21. Museum at Bull Run Open House. Bull Run School House, Loganton. https://www.svhistory.org/events/

Sep 21. Boulder Beast. Castanea

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WWW.PIONEERCAMPGROUND.COM Sep 27. United Way Campaign Kickoff Concert Presenting Popstar Drive. Creekside Gardens, Tunkhan-

nock . 570) 836-5431, https://www. facebook.com/WyomingCountyUnitedWay

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27-28. Josh Turner at CAC.

Community Arts Center, Williamsport. https://caclive.com

Township Fire Company Picnic Grounds, Lock Haven. https://www.ultrasignup. com/register.aspx?did=110052

Sep 27-29. Truckers 4 Hope. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. www. truckers4hope.com

Sep 21. Farm-City Festival. Clinton

Sep 27-29. Sportsmen Fest at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm

County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. https:// www.clintoncountypa.gov/departments/conservation-district/farm-cityfamily-festival

Sep 25-28. Lock Haven University Homecoming. Lock Haven. www.com-

monwealthu.edu/lock-haven-alumni/ lock-haven-homecoming

Sep 27. Woodhick Day Education Program. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814-435-2652, http:// lumbermuseum.org

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Corn Maze, Jersey Shore. pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze

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Sep 27-29. Marienville Oktoberfest. Marienville Area Civic Asso-

ciation (MACA) Building, Marienville. www.marienvilleareacivicassociation. com/2024-marienville-oktoberfestschedule.html

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Sep 27-29. Pennsylvania Championship Fishing Tournament. Pennsylva-

nia State Championship Fishing Tournament, Inc., Tidioute www.tidioute. org/events/pa-state-championshipfishing-tournament/

Sep 28-29. Pumpkin Festival at Reeger’s Farm. Reeger’s Farm, She-

locta. www.facebook.com/pumpkinfestivalatreegersfarm

Sep 28, Oct 4-5, 11-13, 18-19, 2526, Nov 1-2. Spook Haven. Haunted House.Spook Haven, Mill Hall. www.

spookhaven.com

Sep 28. Worlds End Fall Classic.

Worlds End State Park, Forksville. (570) 836-5431, https://worldsendfallclassic. com/

Sep 28. Oktoberfest. Good Neighbor Craft House, North Bend, https://www. goodneighborcrafthouse.com/events/ oktoberfest-lsb95 Sep 28. Flavors of Fall. Downtown,

OCTOBER Oct 3-6. 42nd Annual Covered Bridge and Arts Festival. Blooms-

burg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. https:// itourcolumbiamontour.com/coveredbridge-festival

Oct 4-6. Red, White, and Blue at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze, Jersey Shore. www. pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze

Oct 4-6. Dinner Theatre. The Re-

imel Centre, Montrose. (570) 8365431, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089102154556

Oct 4-6. 13th Annual Riverfest. Berwick Test Track, Berwick. https://berwickborough.org

Oct 5. Miller Mountain Trail Challenge 25K & 5-Mile Race. Miller

Mountain - Pinchot State Forest, Tunkhannock. (570) 836-5431, https:// www.facebook.com/millermountaintrail

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Oct 5. Scavenger Hunt On Wheels.

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Oct 5-6. Fall Tour De Forest ATV Ride.

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Oct 5. Floyd Nation. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. caclive.com Oct 5. Crocktoberfest. Clyde Peel-

ing’s Reptiland, Allenwood. www.reptiland.com

Oct 5. Mushroom Fest. Driftwood Saloon, Driftwood. https://www.facebook. com/driftwoodsaloon/events Oct 5-6. Civil War Days. Old Mill Village Museum, New Milford. https:// oldmillvillage.org Oct 6. Walk in Penn’s Woods. Summit Loop Trail at Loyalsock Foundation, Laporte. (570) 836-5431, https://www. loyalsockfoundation.org/

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The Finest in Traditional Bluegrass Sat. Feb. 15, 2025

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Oct. 6. Black Forest Ultra 100k. Hyner Run State Park, Hyner. https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109364 Oct 8. Machine de Cirque: Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight. Weis

Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University Lewisburg. https:// bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Oct 11-13. Farmers Fest at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn

Maze, Jersey Shore. www.pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze

Oct 11-13. PA State Flaming Foliage Festival. Flaming Foliage Lot, Renovo.

Oct 12. Biketober Fest 2024. Kane Family Drive In, Kane 814-384-9677, https://facebook.com/events/s/biketober-fest-2024/395288393009050/ Oct 12. Dushore Fall Festival. Down-

town Dushore, Dushore. (570) 836-5431, https://dushore.com

Oct 12. Tunkhannock Rotary Harvest & Wine Festival. Lazybrook Park,

Tunkhannock. (570) 836-5431, https:// tunkhannockrotary.org/sitepage/rotary-harvest-wine-festival/rotary-harvestwine-festival

https://pastateflamingfoliagefestival. org/events/list/

Oct 13. Fall Festival. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LittlePineStatePark

Oct 11-13. Tioga County Early Days.

Oct. 13. Fall Foliage Kayak Tour. Riv-

Tioga County Fairgrounds, Wellsboro. www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100072217668107

Oct 12-13. Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run. Pennsylvania Lumber Muse-

um, Ulysses. http://lumbermuseum.org

Oct 12-13. Apple Butter Festival. Waterville Fire Company, Waterville. www.facebook.com/ watervillefestivals/?fref=ts

Oct 12-13. Elk Mountain Fall Festival. Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Union

Dale. www.elkskier.com

Oct 12-13. Lumberjack/Chainsaw Carving Competition. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville https://sullivancountypachamber.com

Oct 12-13. Pumpkin Festival. Ol’

Country Barn, Benton. https://olcountrybarn.com

Oct 12-14. Artists’ Open House Weekend. Locations in Susquehanna

erside Park, Tunkhannock. www.kayaktheriver.com/

Oct 17. Charly Lowry. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Oct 18-19. Flashlight Safari. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. repti-

land.com

Oct 18-19. Haunted House & Trolley Tours. Warren County Historical Society, Warren. www.warrenhistory.org

Oct 18-20. Renaissance at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze, Jersey Shore www.pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze

Oct 18-20. Ladies Retreat. Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose. https:// montrosebible.org

Oct 18-Nov 17. Recycled Exhibit.

Clinton County Arts Council/Station Gallery, Lock Haven. www.stationgalleryccac.org

County. www.artiststour.com

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Oct. 19. Fall Foliage Kayak Wine Tour. Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Falls. https://kayaktheriver.com

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Oct. 19. Cirque Kikasse: SANTÉ!

Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. https:// bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Oct 20. Call of the Wilds 25/50k. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. www.ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=110996

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Oct 20. Liberty Classic Community Band Concert XIII. Community Arts

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iTourColumbiaMontour.com Oct 19-20. Christmas in the Barns.

Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. https://clintoncountyfairpa.com/christmas-in-the-barns/

Oct. 19. Wire Tree Sculpture Class.

Slanted Art Co-Op, Montrose. (570) 836-5431, www.facebook.com/slantedartcooperativesociety

Oct. 19. Jim Croce Tribute. The Reimel Centre, Montrose. (570) 8365431, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089102154556 Oct. 19. Little Pine 5-miler. Little Pine

State Park, Waterville. www.ultrasignup. com/register.aspx?did=110055

Oct. 19. Brews In the Barn Beer Tasting & Chili Cookoff. Millbrook Play-

house, Mill Hall. https://millbrookplayhouse.org/brewsinthebarn

Oct. 19. Annual Mummers’ Parade.

Parade Route, South Williamport. https://swmummersparade.com

Oct. 19. Harvest Party. Deep Roots Hard Cider, Sugar Run. www.facebook. com/deeprootshardciders / 16 / 2024 W&W fall / whereandwhen.com

Center, Williamsport. https://caclive. com

Oct 25. Live Music: Last Call Beautiful. Sons of Italy - Lock Haven. www. facebook.com/SonsOfItalyLH/

Oct 25-27. Moonshine Fest at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed

Farm Corn Maze, Jersey Shore. www. pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze

Oct 25-27. Haunted One-Act Plays.

The Reimel Centre, Montrose. (570) 836-5431 www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089102154556

Oct 25-27. 2024 Pennsylvania Power Sports Show. Bloomsburg Fair-

grounds, Bloomsburg. pasnow.org

Oct 26. Spooky Lantern Tours. Penn-

sylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814435-2652, http://lumbermuseum.org/

Oct 26. Lock Haven Halloween Parade. Downtown Lock Haven, Lock

Haven

Oct 26. Boos in the Bend. Good Neighbor Craft House, North Bend. www.goodneighborcrafthouse.com/ events/boos-in-the-bend-halloweenparty-n778a

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Oct 26. Dushore Trunk-or-Treat. Hur-

ley’s Super Market, Dushore. https:// dushore.com

Oct 26. Endless Mountains halloWINEfest. Wyoming County Fair-

grounds, Meshoppen. www.facebook. com/EndlessMtnhalloWINEfest

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Nov 2. Valley Chemical Fire Company Stop, Drop and Run 5k. Valley

Nov 16. MAROONED! A Space Comedy (Puppetry/Theatre). Weis Center

Nov 3. 3rd Annual Slanted Art Auction. The Reimel Centre, Montrose.

Nov 17. Black Friday Ticket Drawing.

Nov 3. The View 15/25k. North

Nov 22-Dec 21. Holiday Members Sale/ Art Exhibit Sale. Station Gallery,

Chemical Fire Company, Catawissa. www.facebook.com/valleychemicalfc

(570) 836-5431, www.facebook.com/ slantedartcooperativesociety

Bend. www.ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=110998

for the Performing Arts, Bucknell, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter

Visitors Center, Renovo. https://renovoheritage.org/events/list/

Lock Haven. www.stationgalleryccac. org/exhibit-schedule

Nov 7-9. Fall Quilt Retreat. Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose. https:// montrosebible.org

Nov 28-Jan 1. Festival of Lights.

Nov 9. Santa Jump Jamboree. Beech Creek, Beech Creek. www.facebook. com/SantaJumpJamboree/events

Nov 29-30. Winterfest at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. Blooms-

Nov 15. Christmas Exhibit Opening Reception. Slanted Art Co-Op, Mon-

Nov 30. Santa Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting. Flaming Foliage Lot,

Nov 16. Masquerade Ball. The Reimel Centre, Montrose. www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100089102154556

Nov 30. 49th Annual Fall Raffle.

trose. (570) 836-5431, www.facebook. com/slantedartcooperativesociety

Stone Hedge Golf Course, Tunkhannock. https://playstonehedge.com

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Clearfield County During the months of late August through early - November many tourists herd to Clearfield County to watch the majestic elk bugle and spar with each other during the rut season. The rut season is when the bull elk bugle to attract the females (cows) for mating. As a bull elk mature, they will be challenged by other bull elks for the right to mate with the females. Clearfield County offers many elk viewing areas that you will want to visit and take in the beauty of nature at its finest. visitclearfieldcounty.org Photo Credit: Bruce Walkovich

Loyalsock Canyon Vista Loyalsock Canyon Vista is an iconic view in Worlds End State Park in Forksville. The overlook gives you a bird’s-eye view of the Loyalsock Creek carving its way through the mountains. You can also see the park’s day use area far below. Visitors can hike there via the Canyon Vista Trail or drive there via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads (open seasonally). In the winter, snowmobiles can access the vista when conditions permit. endlessmountains.org

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Warren County Trails at Jakes Rocks (the 2024 PA Trail of the Year). is a trail system that consists of over 35 miles through the Allegheny National Forest. The trails are design for mountain biking (class 1 e-bikes are permitted) but may also be hiked. The overlooks, like the one above, are stunning and give great views of the Allegheny Reservoir and the Kinzua Dam. wcvb.net

Cameron County The notoriously dark skies of Cameron County and Bucktail Overlook offer you one the most beautiful and unique places in Pennsylvania for stargazing in the night sky as well.

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Tioga County The iconic Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is a 47-mile gorge that offers visitors spectacular viewing spots from the two state parks located on opposite rims.

Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks as well as the popular Pine Creek Rail Trail running along the canyon floor combine to make the canyon a perfect destination for sightseeing and outdoor recreation throughout the year. visitpottertioga.com Columbia County Historic Twin Covered Bridges located in Orangeville, PA. They are one of only two sets of twin covered bridges in the world. itourcolumbiamontour.com

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Aug 30-Sep 1. Cambria City Ethnic Festival. Downtown Johnstown. https://camcityethnicfest.wixsite.com/ cambria-city-ethnic

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Aug 31-Sep 7. Juniata County Fair.

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Fall Family Fun at Oregon Dairy!

Corn Maze Flashlight Maze Wagon Ride to the Pumpkin Patch Farm Animals Unlimited Rides Fun Farm Activities Barn Market & Food Truck Apple Cider Floats & Mini Donuts Oregon Dairy's Punkin Chuck'r The Barnyard Express Train Ride

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Cambria County Fairgrounds, Ebensburg. https://cambriacofair.com

Sep 1-Oct 31. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm 2024 Corn Maze. Cherry Crest

Adventure Farm, Ronks. cherrycrestfarm.com/things-to-do/corn-maze/

Sep 6-7. 28th Annual Chile Pepper Food Festival. William Delong Park, Bowers. 610-375-9606, https://pepperfestival.com/

Sep 7-8. Community Days. Lancaster

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Sept. 15 - Constitution Day Speaker Oct. 19 - Halloween Adventures Oct. 26 - Veterans Tribute Program Recreation at the Fort 8am-sunset Blue Bird Trail Space & Time Discovery Trail Fort Treasure Scavenger Hunt

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Tours: 10am-4pm Mon.-Sat., 1-4pm Sun. Tour Season is May 1st through Oct. 31st 814-946-0048 fortroberdeau.org

Sep 13-15. Hinklefest Chicken Festival. Fireman’s Park, Jonestown. https://

www.facebook.com/Hinkelfest

Airport, Lititz. 717-569-1221, https:// lancasterairport.com

Sep 14-15. Fall Harvest Fair & Early American Craft Show. Alexander

Sep 7. Sandyvale Wine Festival. Sandyvale Memorial Gardens, Johnstown. https://www.sandyvalememorialgardens.org/wine-festival

Sep 14-15. Cambria County Arts & Heritage Festival. Duman Lake County

Sep 8. 36th Annual Schreiber Rubber Duckie Race & Festival. The Schreiber

Center for Pediatric Development L a n caster. 717-393-0425, https://www.schreiberpediatric.org/events/duckies/

Sep 10-14. The Denver Fair. Fairgrounds, Denver. thedenverfair.com/

Sep 13-14. Boyertown Oktoberfest.

Boyertown Oktoberfest, Boyertown.

610-375-9606, www.buildingabetterboyertown.org

Schaeffer House, Schaefferstown. https://hsimuseum.org/events/

Park, Ebensburg. https://lhhv.org/festival

Sep 14. Huntingdon County Free Museum Day. Isett Heritage Museum.

Huntingdon. https://isettacres.com

Sep 15. Amos Herr Community Festival. Amos Herr Park, Landisville. 717512-2586, https://easthempfield.org

Sep 18-20. 75th Solanco Fair. Solanco Fairgrounds, Quarryville. https://solancofair.org/

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Sep 20-21. Johnstown Slavic Festival. Heritage Discovery Center, John-

stown. https://www.jaha.org/events/ johnstown-slavic-festival

Sep 20-21. Kutztown Radio Meet.

Renninger’s, Kutztown. 610-375-9606, www.Renningers.net/kutztown

Sep 20-22. Southern Cove Power Reunion. New Enterprise. www.facebook.

com/SouthernCovePowerReunion/

Sep 20-Oct 20. Beautiful: the Carole King Music. Fulton Theatre, Lancaster. https://thefulton.org

Sep 21. Reedsville Apple Festival.

Bender Park, Reedsville. https://www. facebook.com/ReedsvillePA

Sep 21. CLA Music & Brew Fest. Cole-

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Sep 25-27. 100th West Lampeter Community Fair. West Lampeter Fairgrounds, Lampeter. https://westlampeterfair.com/

Sep 26-29. Wild & Uncommon Weekend Pawpaw Festival. Horn Farm Cen-

ter, York. https://HornFarmCenter.org

Sep 27-29. Rally at the Rock. Rock Run

Recreation Park, Patton. www.rockrunrecreation.com/rally-at-the-rock

Sep 27-29. Goose Day Celebration.

Locations throughout Mifflin and Juniata Counties. https://www.jrvvisitors.com

Sep 27-29. Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival. Venues throughout Lancaster. https://lancasterrootsandblues.com/

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Sep 28. 11th Annual Guts & Glory Digestive & Wellness Expo. Penn State

Berks, Wyomissing 610-375-9606 https://mygutinstinct.org/guts-glory/

Sep 28. Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 17301803. Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster.

717-392-7223, https://www.historicrockford.org

Sep 28. PotatoFest. Ebensburg. http://

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Oct 6. Apple Cider Festival. Prince Gallitzin State Park, Patton. http://www. dcnr.pa.gov Oct 12. West Penn Trail Triathlon.

Conemaugh Valley Conservancy, Johnstown. https://conemaughvalleyconservancy.com/news-events/westpenn-trail-triathlon

Oct 2-5. New Holland Farmers Fair.

New Holland Fairgrounds, New Holland. http://newhollandfair.org/

Oct 2-6. Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest. Reading Liederkranz, Reading.

610-375-4085, readingliederkranz.com

Oct 4-5. Quilts from the Heart of Berks Quilt Show. Leesport Farmers Market,

Leesport. 610-375-4085, www.rbcrafts.org

Oct 5-6. Maple Valley Acres Community Fall Festival. Maple Valley Acres,

Harrisburg. www.maplevalleyacres.com

Oct 5, 12. History Haunt Walking Tour.

Historic properties, Bedford. 814-6238891, https://visitbedfordcounty.com/ event/history-haunt-walking-tour-2/

Oct 6-7. Miss Morgan’s Antique & Artisan Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Cen-

ter and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https:// www.facebook.com/miss.morgans

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722 E. Market Street, Marietta 717-426-8415 bfhiestandhouse.com

647 Union Street, Columbia 717-684-2854 bullys-restaurant.com

Shop at our variety of unique antique shops, boutiques and local artisans

Bootleg Antiques

135 Bridge Street, Columbia 717-684-0009 bootlegantiques.net

MCC Columbia Re-Uzit Shop

363 Locust Street, Columbia 717-684-7621

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Bully’s Restaurant & Pub 647 Union Street, Columbia 717-684-2854 bullys-restaurant.com

Coffee and Cream

101 Front Street, Columbia 717-449-5488

John Wright Restaurant

234 N. Front Street, Wrightsville 717-252-0416 jwrpa.com

Molly's Courtyard Cafe 17 E. Market Street, Marietta 717-604-1169 mollyscourtyardcafe.com

Rose’s Deli N More

13 N. Fourth Street, Columbia 717-684-0285 rosesdelinmore.com

River Rock Provisions,

Home of Half Nuts Popcorn 498 S. Front Street, Wrightsville 717-472-1698 halfnutspopcorn.com

Scoops Ice Cream & Grille (Open through October) 312 Primrose Lane, Mountville 717-285-2055 scoopsgrille.com

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Oct 7-12. Quilt Shop Hop. Sewing So-

lutions, Bedford. https://www.bedfordsewing.com/

Oct 11-12. Carriage House Style Fall Barn Sale. Carriage House Style Barn,

Lebanon. www.facebook.com/carriagehousestyle

Oct 12, 19, 26. Pumpkin Patch Express 2024. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, https://www. stonegablesestate.com/public-events

Oct 12. 5th Annual Fall Harvest Vendor Event. Grassy Ridge Farms, Monroe Twp. 570-836-5431, www.grassyridgefarms.com

Oct 12. Yorktoberfest. Bob Hoffman Field, York. https://Yorktoberfest.com

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Oct 13. 10th Annual Pumpkin Palooza.

Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-375-4085, www.goggleworks.org

Oct 17-27. A Few Good Men. Stoever’s Dam Park, Lebanon. www.lebanoncommunitytheatre.org Oct 18-19. Eastern Division TCA York Train Meet. York Expo Center, York.

https://EasternTCA.com

Oct 18-19. Carlisle Comic Con. Carlisle

Expo Center, Carlisle. 717-542-0567, https://CarlisleComicCon.com

Oct 19-20. PumpkinFest. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. https://oldbedfordvillage.com/events/ Oct 20. 50th Annual York County Oyster Festival. York County History Cen-

ter, York. https://YorkHistoryCenter.org

Oct 26. Costume Promenade. Down-

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NOVEMBER Nov 1-Dec 28. The Christmas Candy Caper. Bird-in-Hand Stage, Bird-in-Hand.

717-768-1568, https://bird-in-hand. com/stage/2024christmascandycaper/

Nov 2. Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale. Pleas-

ant View Communities, Manheim. 717664-6363, pleasantviewcommunities.org

Nov 2. Pumpkin Madness. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks. https://CherryCrestFarm.com Nov 2-3, 9-10. Eastland Alpaca Fall Open House. Eastland Alpacas, Mount

Joy. https://www.eastlandalpacas.com/

Nov 2-Jan 1. Koziar’s Christmas Village. Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bern-

ville. 610-375-4085, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com

Nov 8-10. Distelfink Country Christmas Show. Thomas Brendle Museum,

Explore Schuylkill this fall, where your woodland escape and historic town adventures come together naturally.

SEPTEMBER 14th Pottsville Oktoberfest Follow on SEPTEMBER 28th Schuylkill Haven Borough Day shboroughday.com OCTOBER 13th Tamaqua Heritage Festival Follow on OCTOBER 26th Spooky Schuylkill 5k schuylkillvision.com NOVEMBER 29th & 30th Lighting of the Vineyard bcwinery.com

Schaefferstown. 717-838-1866, https:// www.DistelfinkCrafters.org

Nov 8-9. Lebanon Quilters Guild.

Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://www.facebook.com/marketofmagickpa

Nov 9-10. 717 Vintage Fest. York Expo Center, York. 717VintageFest.com

Nov 15-Dec 29. Frozen, the Broadway Musical. Fulton Theatre, Lancaster https://thefulton.org

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ACCESSIBLE PADDLING It’s a little frightening for a disabled person like my husband, Todd Gladfelter, to leave the security of his wheelchair and launch onto a lake in a boat, but the accessible launch at Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County, can make this happen.

There are descending blocks to bump down to the aluminum shoot, where your boat sits cradled. You pull out the sliding

seat, grab onto the overhead loops, lower into the boat, and, with total stability, push out onto the water. Then, the magic of the natural world and the lake begin to seep into your soul.

My husband grew up in York and fondly remembers this place the most out of all of his childhood memories. His parents frequently brought him and his siblings here while they were growing up.

They swam in the 340-acre Pinchot Lake,

on which we float, picnicked, camped, and hiked the trails, but that was long before Todd was in a wheelchair.

A few years ago, my very athletic, adventurous husband suffered a devastating fall, which broke his neck and resulted in an incomplete spinal cord injury.

Since then, we have not been content with a life indoors, away from the beauty of nature, its calming peace, and many health benefits. We have come to Gifford

Pinchot State Park because it recently added this amazing accessible launch (above), allowing the disabled and everyone else an easy way to get onto the lake. Park officials also added two new beach wheelchairs to help the disabled enjoy the beach by navigating through sand and water. Mobi-Mats—portable and removable rollout beach access mats—have also been installed, providing a firm, safe, and stable surface

Accessible yurt at Gifford Pinchot State Park for the beach and lake to experience some much-needed adventure. Adventure can be defined as “an activity that is unusual and exciting, especially the exploration of unknown territory.”

Adventure is not something you’d normally associate with folks with mobility challenges. But they, too, need to get outdoors in nature and find a little excitement in their often confined, predictable lives.

Tonight, we’re going to up that excitement even more by camping in the accessible yurt here at the state park. A yurt is a round hut traditionally used by Mongolian nomads in the desert. Today’s modern version uses wood and canvas, a cross between a cabin and a tent. Fourteen state parks in our Pennsylvania state park system now offer a total of 34 yurts.

A long wooden ramp and deck surround the yurt, making it wheelchair accessible. It sleeps six comfortably and is equipped with a full-size refrigerator and stove. There is even a thermostat for electric heat. The only creature comforts missing are running water and a bathroom, but the heated public bathhouse

nearby easily takes care of those needs.

We are impressed with the fine quality of household features like hardwood floors and beds, brass lighting, floor lamps, and a solid oak dining table and chairs. The criss-cross wooden latticework, which holds the yurt in place, and the geometric lines of the roof radiating like the spokes of a wheel create an interior that is very pleasing to the eye. It is a lovely place to hang out, resting after our day outdoors.

One in four Americans live with a disability (61 million), which keeps them at home (1 million require a wheelchair) where they are more comfortable and their lives are safe and have a degree of accessibility. But a life indoors, surrounded by screens and technology, robs you of the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Studies in recent years have found that ecotherapy, simply spending time in nature, actually helps and heals you, be you a disabled person or a stressed-out human who needs a break. Scientific

Cindy and Todd at Hawk Mountain in Kempton

research suggests that the human brain craves green environments and wild places. Being in nature helps shift the brain to the relaxed, calm, focused electrical brainwave pattern- alpha waves, which helps rewire the brain. Spending time in forests and green natural areas significantly lowers your pulse, blood pressure, and sympathetic nerve activity (the flightor-fight response). We all need time in nature, and people with disabilities are no exception.

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Another local treasure for the disabled is the accessible Silhouette Trail at the world-class, private Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for migrating birds, in Kempton, Berks County. The 6-foot-wide, 900-foot-long trail to the South Lookout has a grade of less than 8.3 %. This semismooth surface of pressed pebbles has nine benches, with pull bars in the middle, positioned at least 100 feet apart.

South Lookout has a large, smooth, flat area for viewing with a bench, which can easily accommodate many wheelchairs.

When Todd became injured, we visited the nearby sanctuary often. He first motored up to South Lookout in his power chair for a picnic dinner to watch the sunset and the full moon rise. As time went by, with intensive physical therapy and incredibly hard work, Todd began using a walker. He practiced walking using the benches on the adaptive trail as a goal until the first day of spring in 2022.

Just fifteen months after he became paralyzed, Todd walked all the way to South

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Lookout and back.

Besides being a local nature destination for us, Todd has a close connection to the sanctuary as he carved the upright log posts at the sanctuary’s new amphitheater. Thirty-two species of North American wildlife are beautifully carved in the upright log posts. A wheelchair or walker can easily fit between the benches and make not only viewing the magnificently-carved eagles, hawks, bears, whitetail deer, bobcats, etc., possible for those with limited mobility but also enjoy the concerts and talks HMS offers to the public.

At the time, Todd wasn’t thinking about how accessible the space would be for people with disabilities because he never dreamed he would be in a wheelchair at such a young age. The amphitheater was completed in 2020, only one short year before Todd’s fatal fall.

Now, Todd visits the amphitheater for concerts and talks and appreciates his ability to move around freely. The Native Plant Garden is accessible, and a short loop takes you to a viewing deck over a small pond.

The life of a disabled person can feel very small and limited, besides enormously challenging and difficult. That goes for the caregivers, too- the quiet, unsung, tired heroes holding it all together. Spending time in the natural world can fill all of our lives with so much joy and a feeling of great peace. We can forget life’s hardships and feel connected to a larger, more beautiful world.

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717.687.8976 Nov 16. Articles of Confederation Day. Nov 29-30, Dec 14, 21. The Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch 2024. Iron-

York County Colonial Complex, York. https://YorkHistoryCenter.org

Nov 22. Hometown Christmas Stroll & Light-up Night. Downtown Johnstown.

http://www.discoverjohnstown.org

stone Ranch at Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, https:// www.stonegablesestate.com/publicevents

Nov 29. Home for Christmas. ThroughNov 22-Dec 22. Illumination. Prima out Everett. https://www.everettpa.net/ Theatre, Lancaster.

717-327-5124, https://primatheatre.org/performances

Nov 29-30, Dec 7, 14, 18-21, 23. Santa Express at Stone Gables Estate 2024.

Nov 29-Dec 1. Reading Liederkranz Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown Christkindlmarkt. Reading Liederkranz, 717-902-9791, https://www.stonegableReading. 610-375-4085, ingliederkranz.com

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Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 12-15, Dec Nov 29 - Jan 4. National Christmas 19-23, Dec 26-30, Jan 3-5. Christmas Center 2024. National Christmas Light Walk Thru and Ziplines. RefreshCenter, Elizabethtown. https://www. stonegablesestate.com/public-events

ing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center, Stevens. 717-738-1490, https:// refreshingmountain.com/christmas

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Chester County. https://bestkeptsecretstour.com/chester-county%2C-pa

ner Show Grounds, Glenmoore. https:// ludwigshorseshow.com/

Sep 7-8. Doylestown Arts Festival.

Through Sep 15. After the Flowers Pass: Works by Amir Khadar. Phila-

Sep 7-8. COTA Jazz & Arts Festival.

delphia’s Magic Gardens, Philadelphia. https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/ event/after-the-flowers-pass-works-byamir-khadar/

Through Sep 22. Swedish Folk Weavings For Marriage, Carriage & Home 1750-1840. American Swedish Histori-

cal Museum, Philadelphia. https://www. americanswedish.org/exhibitions/upcoming

Through Oct 27. Longwood Gardens - Festival of Fountains. Longwood

Gardens, Kennett Square. https://longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/festival-fountains

Through Jan 9. The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution. Mercer Museum, Doylestown. https://www.mercermuseum.org/future-exhibits/

Downtown Doylestown. https://www. dtownartsfestival.com

Outdoor Main Stage & Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap. https://cotajazz. org

Sep 7. Pocono Irish-American Festival. Courthouse Square, Stroudsburg.

https://www.poconoirishamericanclub. com/irishfestival.html#/

Sep 14. Arts & Crafts Fair. Bingham Park, Hawley. https://www.poconomountains.com/event/arts-and-craftsfair-in-bingham-park/14246/ Sep 15, Oct 20. Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours. Brandy-

wine Valley Tourist Information Center, Kennett Square. https://www.kennettundergroundrr.org/bus-tours

Sep 21. Harvest Fest at Mountain View Vineyard Winery. Stroudsburg. https://mountainviewvineyard.com

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“Award Winning”

No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum

MINE TOURS WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY MAY THROUGH OCTOBER FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY APRIL AND NOVEMBER

Museum Opens 10am & Closes at 4pm • First Tour 11am • Last Tour 3pm World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine.

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Sep 22. OKtoberfest 2024 at Wallenpaupack Brewing Company. Hawley.

Oct 1-Nov 3. Autumn Leaf Train Excursions. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway

no9minemuseum.wixsite.com/museum

https://wallenpaupackbrewingco.com/

Sep 27. Pocono

Latin Fest. East Stroudsburg University, College Circle, East Stroudsburg. https://www.facebook.com/poconolatinfest

Sep 28. Fall Fest at the Valley. Pocono Valley, Stroudsburg. https://poconovalley.com/ Sep 28. National Public Lands Day and Festival of Wood. Grey Towers

National Historic Landmark, Milford. https://greytowers.org/festival-ofwood/

Sep 28. Lansford Fall Festival. Downtown Lansford. https://www.poconomountains.com/event/lansford-fallfest/22508/

OCTOBER Oct 1-Nov 3. Jersey Boys. Walnut

- Jim Thorpe Train Station, Jim Thorpe. www.lgsry.com/regular-schedule

Oct 4-6. Weissport Crisp Air Fall Festival.

Weissport Borough Park

Weissport. https://www.facebook.com/ events/433189933009005

Oct 5-6. Hawley Harvest Hoedown.

Downtown Hawley. https://www.poconomountains.com/hawley/

Oct 5-6. The Pocono Food Truck Festival. Shawnee Mountain, East strouds-

burg. https://www.shawneemt.com/ events/pocono-food-truck-festival/

Oct 5. Kennett Brewfest. Borough, Kennett Square. https://www.kennettbrewfest.com/ Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival. Throughout Jim

Thorpe https://www.poconomountains.com/jim-thorpe/fall-foliage/

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all is a time of celebration on the farm. The blessing of the harvest is celebrated throughout the season. Festivals, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, bonfires, and hay rides are a few of the family-friendly activities that highlight the season.

And the food - roasted corn, fresh apple cider, and pumpkin everything!

The eastern Pennsylvania farms listed here are some of the destinations where you’ll find fun fall activities for the whole family.

Hellerick’s Adventure Farm

5500 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown hellericksfarm.com, 215-766-8388

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1649 Lakeland Dr., Scott Township lakelandorchard.com, 570-254-6038 Seiple Farms

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525 River Street, Forty Fort edwardsgardencenter.com/for-the-kids 570-287-4329 Fox Chase Farm

8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia foxchasefarm.org, 215-685-0470 Yenser’s Family Farm

1910 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, yenserstreefarm.com, 570-386-2073 Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg quietvalley.org, 570-992-6161

Valley Fruits & Veggies

5309 Colony Dr, Bethlehem valleyfruitsandveggies.com, 484-212-1417 Country Ark Farm

122 Genesis Dr, Milford, countryarkfarm.org, 570-686-3480 Rose Bridge Farm Sanctuary

1314 Limekiln Pike, Dresher rosebridgefarmsanctuary.com, 215-209-9561

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Oct 6, 13, 19, 20, Nov 3, 10. West Chester Railroad Presents: Fall Foliage Express. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. https://www.wcrailroad. com/

Oct 20. Fall Harvest Farm to Table Indigenous Experience. My Life Farm Stand Organic Farm, Easton. https:// www.pazatree.org/events

Oct 6. Downingtown Fall Fest.

Oct 25-26. Spooky Days on the Farm. Quiet Valley Living Historical

Oct 12. PEEC’s Annual Harvest Fest.

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Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. https://www.peec. org/event/harvest-festival-9/

Oct 12-13. Harvest & Heritage Days.Main Street, Honesdale. visitho-

nesdalepa.com/events/calendar-ofevents/#!event/2024/10/12/harvest-heritage-days

Oct 12-13. 50th Annual Quiet Valley Harvest Festival. Quiet Valley Living

Farm, Stroudsburg. quietvalley.org/ event/spooky-days-on-the-farm/

Nov 3. The 90th Running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup. Pennsylvania Hunt Club, Kennett Square https://pahuntcup.org/

Nov 10. D&L RaceFest. Scott Park, Easton. https://race.delawareandlehigh.org Nov 22. Thanksgiving Wine Pairing. Mountain View Vineyard Winery,

Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. https:// quietvalley.org/event/harvest-festival/

Stroudsburg. www.exploretock.com/ mountainviewvineyard/event/301393/ thanksgiving-wine-pairing

Oct 12-27. Ghost Tours. Central

Nov 19 - Dec 29. ELF The Musical.

Oct 12-Jan 19. The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick. Brandywine Mu-

Nov 22-Jan 12. A Longwood Christmas. Longwood Gardens, Kennett

Park, Honesdale. https://visithonesd a l e p a . c o m / e v e n t s / c a l e n d a r- o f events/#!event/2024/10/12/ghost-tours

seum of Art, Chadds Ford. https://www. brandywine.org/museum/exhibitions/ crafted-world-wharton-esherick

Oct 18-20. 25th Black Bear Film Festival. Milford Theater, Milford. https://

blackbearfilm.com/

Oct 19. Fall Foliage Excursion to Delaware Water Gap. Steamtown Na-

tional Historic Site, Scranton. https:// www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/eventdetails.htm?id=CB181F20-FB62-5515119354A08229D08E

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Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/ season/mainstage.2024.php

Square. longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/longwood-christmas

Nov 29-Dec 22. Honesdale Santa Christmas Tree Express. The Stour-

bridge Line-Honesdale Station, Honesdale. https://thestourbridgeline.net/

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Aug 30-Sep 2. 31st Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival. Westmoreland County Fair-

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Sep 6-8. Sprankle’s Octoberfest.

Sprankle Woods, Sarver. 724-234-4619, https://spranklesoctoberfest.com

Sep 6-8. Mountain Craft Days. Som-

erset Historical Center, Somerset. https://somersethistoricalcenter.org

Sep 7-29. September Train Rides. Oil

Creek & Titusville Railroad, Titusville. www.octrr.org

Aug 31-Sep 1. Lawrence County Heritage Days. Cascade Park, New Castle

724-654-8408, www.ncholidayplanning. com/lawrence-county-heritage-days

Sep 1-7. Ox Hill Community Fair. Ox Sep 4-8. 71st Annual Farmers & Threshermans Jubilee. NCR Volunteer

Fire Company, Rockwood ncrvfc.org

Sep 5-7. Edinboro Highland Games & Scottish Festival. PennWest Edin-

boro www.edinboro.edu/events/highland-games/index.php

Sep 6-7. Northern Appalachian Folk Festival. Downtown Indiana. www.naffinc. org

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Sep 7-8. Tough Mudder. Cooper’s

Lake Campground, Slippery Rock. 724234-4619, https://toughmudder.com/ events/pittsburgh

Sep 7, 14, 21, 28, Oct 26, Murder Mystery Dinner. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Titusville. https://octrr.org

Sep 7. Barber Beast on the Bay. Pr-

Sep 9-14. Cookport Fair. Cookport

Fairgrounds, Cookport. www.cookportfair.com

Sep 10-14. Albion Area Fair. Albion Fairgrounds Albion. fair.com

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Sep 13-Oct 27. Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail. Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail,

esque Isle State Park, Erie. https://www. barberbeast.org

Homer City. www.scaryharrys.com

Sep 7. Guided Tour Of Petroleum Centre. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad,

Port Farms, Waterford. www.portfarms. com

Perry Street Station, Titusville. octrr.org

Sep 8. Annual Hoodlebug Festival.

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Sep 13-Oct 31. Fall Harvest Festival.

Sep 13-15, Oct 25-27. Guided Tours Of “The Silence Of The Lambs” Film Location. Buffalo Bill’s House, Perryopolis. https://buffalobillshouse.com/ film-location-tours

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Sep 14-15. Smicksburg Apple Festival. Smicksburg. www.visitsmicksburg.

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Sep 14-15. Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival. Monticue’s Grove, Stahl-

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https://flaxscutching.org

Sep 14. Cookport Antique Machinery Show Fair Pulls. Cookport Fair-

grounds, Commodore. https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / c o o k p o r t a n tiquemachineryshow

Sep 14. Saltsburg Oktoberfest 2024.

Canal Park, Saltsburg. www.visitindianacountypa.org/event/saltsburg-oktoberfest-2023/

Sep 14. 50s Fest and Car Cruise.

Downtown Waynesburg. 724-627-8687, visitgreene.org/event/50s-fest-carcruise/

Sep 14. Fall Victorian Ladies Tea. Si-

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Homemade Food • Basket Raffle • Glass Display

Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale Sponsored by Chapter #1 of the National Duncan Glass Society

Genuine Duncan Glass • Glass from all Eras Small Furniture • Ceramics • Silver • Prints • Jewelry

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Sep 15. 12th Annual Wildbird Recovery Fall Migration Festival. Stormy

Oaks Nature Conservancy, Valencia.

724-234-4619, www.wildbirdrecovery. org/fall-migration-festival/

Sep 15. The Lawrence County Expo.

Scottish Rite Cathedral, Harrisburg. 724654-8408, www.visitlawrencecounty.com

Sep 15. Punxsutawney Region AACA Car Show. Marion Center Community

Park, Marion Center. 724-463-6254

Sep 15. Mt. Morris VFD Car & Truck Show. Mt. Morris VFD, Mt. Morris. 724-

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Sep 20. Wine Tasting Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org

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Cheeseman Fright Farm. Cheeseman

Farm, Portersville. www.cheesemanfarm.com/cheesemanfrightfarm

Sep 20-22. Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest. Throughout Canonsburg.

visitwashingtoncountypa.com/pennsylvania-bavarian-oktoberfest/

Sep 21-22. Evans City Pumpkinfest.

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Sep 21-22. EQT Washington and Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival. 9 Festival Sites, Washington

and Green Counties. www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com/covered-bridgefestival

Sep 21-22. White Covered Bridge Festival. White Covered Bridge, Waynesburg. 724-627-8687, www.facebook.com/wcbridge

Sep 21-22. Carmichaels Covered Bridge Festival. Greene Academy of

Art, Carmichaels. 724-627-8687, www. facebook.com/Carmichaels-CoveredBridge-Festival-1777446909206668

Sep 21-22, 28-29. Sperdute Fall Festival. Sperdute Farm, New Castle. www.

Sep 21. S&T Bank Oktoberfest.

Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindianapa.org

Sep 22. Flashlight Drags. Greene County Airport, Waynesburg. 724-6278687, www.flashlightdrags.com/ Sep 27-29. Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival. Mount Pleasant Mu-

nicipal Building, Mount Pleasant. www. mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com/

Sep 27-29. North East Wine Fest.

Gibson Park, North East. www.nechamber.org

Sep 28-29. McConnells Mill State Park Heritage Festival. McConnells

Sep 21. Annual Fall Coin Show. S&T

Mill State Park, Portersville. 724-6548408, www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/ FindAPark/McConnellsMillStatePark/ Pages/default.aspx

Sep 21. Indiana Catholic Community Fall Festival. St Bernard Church, Indi-

Sep 28. Slippery Rock VillageFest.

Main Street, Slippery Rock. 724-2344619, facebook.com/SRVillageFest

sperdutefarms.com

Bank Arena, Indiana. 724 465-0618

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Sep 28. Freedom Farms Maized & Confused. Freedom Farms, Valencia.

724-234-4619, www.freedomfarmspa. com/maized-and-confused

Sep 28. Butler Fall Festival. Main Street, Butler. 724-234-4619, www.butlerfallfestival.com

Sep 28. Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise. Downtown Ellwood City, face-

book.com/EllwoodCityChamber

Sep 29. Fall Gathering. Dillweed Bed & Breakfast, Dilltown dillweedinc.com

OCTOBER Oct 2-18. October Train Rides. Oil

Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org

Oct 4-5. Eerie Horror Fest. Warner Theater, Erie. www.eeriehorrorfest.com

Oct 4-5. Springs Folk Festival. Springs

Museum & Farrmers’ Market, Springs www.springspa.org/folkfest.php

Oct 4-5. BigFoot Seminar. Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company, Jefferson.

724-627-8687, www.facebook.com/ groups/310496665788581 Oct 4-6. 35th Annual Confluence PumpkinFest. Confluence Fire Depart-

ment, Confluence. https://ConfluencePumpkinfest.com

Oct 5-6. Fall Apple Fest. Portersville Show Grounds, Portersville. 724-2344619, http://portersvillesteamshow. com/events/fall-fling

Oct 5-6. Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival. Shield’s Farm, Delmont. https://

delmontapplenarts.com

Oct 5. IUP Homecoming and Parade.

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Oct 5-6. Harvest Festival. Greene

County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg, 724-627-8687, https:// greenecountyhistory.org

Oct 5-6. Smicksburg’s Fall Festival.

Throughout Smicksburg. www.visitsmicksburg.com/fall-festival

Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20. Autumnfest at Seven Springs. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 814-3527777, https://7springs.com

Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27.

Idlewild’s Hallowboo. Idlewild & Soak

Zone, Ligonier. https://idlewild.com

Oct 5-6, 12-14, 19-20, 26-27. Freedom Farms Fall Fest. Freedom Farms,

Valencia. 724-586-5551, www.freedomfarmspa.com/fall-festival

Oct 5-7. Hickory Apple Festival.

Downtown Hickory. www.hickoryapplefest.com

Oct 11-13. Bantam TrailFest. Bantam Quarry At Kildoo, Portersville. 724234-4619, www.visitbutlercounty.com/ events/bantam-trailfest-2

Oct 11-13. Zelienople Fall Festival.

Downtown Zelienople. 724-234-4619, www.zeliefallfestival.com

Oct 11-13. Fort Ligonier Days.

Throughout Ligonier. www.fortligonierdays.com

Oct 11-13. Houston Pumpkin Festival. American Legion Post #902 Pic-

nic Grounds, Houston. www.houstonpumpkinfestival.net

Oct 18. Evening in the Stacks – Indiana Free Library, Indiana 724-465-8841

Oct 19-20. Potter’s Studio Tour. Studios throughout Indiana County. www. potterstour.com

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Oct 26. Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival. Monroeville Convention

Center, Monroeville. 412-977-1996, www.facebook.com/share/jo7akgneKF YyEZck/?mibextid=9VsGKo

Oct 26. Halloween Train. Oil Creek &

Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. www.octrr.org

Oct 26. Fall Family Day. Historic Hanna’s Town, Greensburg. https://westmorelandhistory.org

Oct 26. Historic Lantern Tours. Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana. https://www.hgsic.org

NOVEMBER Nov 1-3. Christmas in the Village. Lo-

cation, Burgettstown. https://christmasinthevillagepa.com/home

Nov 1-3, 8-10. Harvest Celebration Weekends. Wineries, Lake Erie Wine

County. www.lakeeriewinecountry.org

Nov 2-3, 9-10. Smicksburg Old Fashioned Country Christmas Open House. Shops, Smicksburg. 814-257-

8696, www.visitsmicksburg.com

Nov 1. Wine Walk. Locations in Indiana. www.downtownindianapa.org

Nov 9. Christmas On Main. Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724-654-8408, www. volantshops.com

Nov 9. Fall Vendor Show. EQT REC Center, Waynesburg.

724627-8687, www.facebook.com/ groups/635403656945473 Nov 15. “I Heard the Bells” Pre-Holiday Program. Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana. www.hgsic.org/ event-details/i-heard-the-bells-pre-holiday-program

Nov 16. Spirits, Cheers, & Beers.

Freedom Farms, Valencia. 724-2344619, www.freedomfarmspa.com/spirits-cheers-and-beers

Nov 21-24. It’s A Wonderful Big Balloon Build. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. www.

uwindianacounty.org/its-a-wonderful-life

Nov 22. Lucy Donnelly Lite-Up Night and Christmas Parade. IRMC Park, Indiana. www.downtownindianapa.org

Nov 23-24. Cup of Christmas Open House. Dillweed Bed & Breakfast, Dill-

town. www.dillweedinc.com

Nov 23, 30. First Commonwealth Bank “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival.

Downtown Indiana. 724 388-9540, www. downtownindianapa.org

Nov 28. YMCA Turkey Trot at Mytrysak Family Tree Farm, Indiana. www. icymca.org

Nov 29-30. Family Fun Weekend at Mytrysak Family Tree Farm. Indiana. www.mytrysakfamilytrees.com

Nov 29-Dec22. Country Christmas on the Farm. Port Farms, Waterford.

www.portfarms.com

Nov 30-Dec 1. Christmas on the Farm. Freedom Farms, Valencia. 724234-4619, www.freedomfarmspa.com/ christmas-on-the-farm

Nov 30. Light Up Mars. Borough of Mars. 724-234-4619, www.facebook. com/events/375299728789305

Nov 30. Waynesburg’s Christmas on High Street. Downtown Waynesburg.

724-627-8687, waynesburgfire.com/ waynesburg-christmas/

Nov 30. Small Business Saturday Vendor Show. Indiana County YMCA,

Indiana. www.icymca.org

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Incredible Ways to Experience an Unforgettable Fall Getaway Story and photos by Morgan Christopher When one thinks of places to visit to see fall colors, mountain destinations, resort properties, or Norman Rockwellstyle small towns top the list of spots one considers.

However, suppose you are looking for an incredible fall adventure brimming with the best of what the season traditionally offers, combined with a variety of fun, history, and unique experiences. In that case, I suggest you plan to visit Erie, Pennsylvania!

The biggest city on ‘Pennsylvania’s shoreline’ is not just a place of scenic beauty, but also a hub of unique attractions and activities. Seasonal colors set the stage as you drive to the state’s northwest corner from your home through the Commonwealth’s picturesque landscapes.

My visit to Erie began by checking in to a warm, rustic property nestled on the lake shore that offers guests cozy accommodations and an incredibly convenient location. Lakeview on the Lake is a secondgeneration, familyowned resort specializing in guest comfort and amenities. Features, like cozy rooms and cabins, a heated pool and lounging areas (Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, and a hammock), and private

access to the Comfortable Adirondack chairs lakefront via a help guests make the most of the view at Lakeview on the towering walkway Lake. make Lakeview on the Lake a perfect spot for you to gather with friends and family. The Edwards family goes above and beyond as hosts to offer region’s natural environment and the surguests a warm welcome all year long. rounding lake.

Along the byway where the propHead down to the Erie’s Bayfront to erty is located, you will discover some of tour the Maritime Museum and navigate the area’s award-winning wineries that the city’s history as a major Great Lakes have earned Lake Erie Wine Country its seaport.

The Bayfront also hosts annual sparkling reputation as a proevents and is home ducer of excellent products. to restaurants, hoStops at places like Courttels, and the Erie yard Winery, Lakeview Wine Convention CenCellars, Cellar ‘54, and other ter. Spending time local wineries will allow enat this quay and the thusiasts to sample the delisurrounding stops is cious varieties. The annual North East WineFest and a touring experience Lake Erie Wine Country you won’t want to Harvest Weekends are two miss. Plan to have annual events to check out time to board the for tasting the variety of lohistoric ship, Lettie cally produced blends.

G. Howard, and enFrom morning until day’s joy a tour on the waend, the “jewel on the lake” Some of the award-winning ter that takes in the wines from Presque Isle that is Erie is brimming with beautiful panoramic Wine Cellars. fall activity. Those fall faithful scenery surrounding looking for great color and the lake. Visitors will check out the views a scenic drive may want to begin their from Bicentennial Tower, an iconic landday with an excursion to Presque Isle mark honoring this rich history as a major State Park, one of the Erie region’s most Great Lakes port. popular destination beaches and natural History buffs will find Erie to be a trearesources. The seven miles of shoreline of the 3,200-acre peninsula offers access sure trove of stories and curated treasures to recreational activities throughout the that honor its rich past. Time spent at the year, from swimming and fishing to bird- Hagen History Center, with its complex of historic buildings and exhibitions, ofing and hiking.

Make sure to explore the Tom Ridge fers unique access to items you will only Environmental Center, named in honor find here. The meticulously restored Watof the native son who served as a Penn- son-Curtze Mansion, filled with incredsylvania governor and first U.S. Home- ible glasswork, tiles, and furnishings, and land Security director. The center offers the re-built original San Francisco office exhibits, tours, and education about the of Frank Lloyd Wright, is a ‘must-see’ for

tive Director Zach Flock, the theatre will once again offer audiences “a great night out” in 2024 with a fall schedule that includes “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Tuck Everlasting” and the Sondheim musical thriller, “Sweeney Todd.”

If you’re looking for a Preparing to set sail on bit of magic in the schooner, the Lettie your life, head G. Howard. to “Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club” for great food, laughter, and fantastic prestidigitation.

Enjoy performances by some of the funniest comics working today. After the set, head to the bar where comic magicians pour your favorite beverage while mysti-

anyone who appreciates arts and architecture.

The other historical activity I enjoyed was the “African American Trailblazers” tour of the Erie Cemetery. This graveyard is almost an official arboretum and is home to some of the oldest and most interesting trees in northwest Pennsylvania. This tour, rich in fact and history, shared stories of the trailblazers, renowned artists, philanthropists, and suffragettes whose diverse ethnicities shaped Erie’s past.

History also shapes some of the wonderful arts and entertainment visitors will want to enjoy as part of a fall visit to the city. The Erie Playhouse, one of the country’s oldest continuing community-based theaters, continues to entertain, challenge, and excite audiences with its performances. Under the Erie Cemetery, the resting place of the many diverse skillful leadership of Execu- trailblazers who shaped Erie’s rich history.

fying you with sleight-of-hand and other feats of magic. Owner and curator Bobby Borgia is the dynamic host extraordinaire of this incredible entertainment attraction honoring the contributions of famed magician Harry Kellar. The story of Kellar, whose work inspired and influenced the likes of Harry Houdini and generations of magicians after, is displayed throughout the space, where visitors will discover a museum of magic on their way into the showroom.

Dining options abound across Erie, from seafood restaurants offering freshly caught fare to local eateries celebrating the various ethnicities whose heritage has melded over generations across the region. Need more things to do on a fall weekend? Those craving a bargain will want to find time to discover why Erie is a popular destination for Canadian residents who visit the area throughout the year in search of great prices.

Before spending a weekend exploring Erie, I had never considered heading to a waterfront destination for a fall getaway. After everything I experienced on my visit, I can only say – Wow! I look forward to bumping into you on my next visit as soon as the leaves begin to change!

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