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FALL TRAIN EXCURSIONS
By Wendy Royal
Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history. Today many railroads offer scenic and historic rail excursions. They are never so popular as in the Fall during peak foliage season. Below is a list of notable railroads in Pennsylvania that provide rail excursions:
ALLENTOWN & AUBURN RAILROAD
(232 Railroad Street, Kutztown, PA)
Description: The passenger train normally consists of 1 coach, 1 open air car, and a couple of cabooses. Seasonal train rides like Ghost Stories at the Grove, Pumpkin Trains and Operation Toy Train are popular for all ages www.allentownandauburnrailroad.com
(320 W. High St., Bellefonte, PA)
Description: Experience scenic train rides along Centre County’s historic mainline. Learn about the history while riding vintage railroad equipment. Fall foliage excursion train rides are planned. www.bellefontetrain.org
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
(350 Cliff St., Scranton, PA)
Description: Visitors can take a 30-minute ride on the Scranton Limited (yard shuttle) and a Caboose Experience that is just 15 minutes. They also offer fullday excursions on board their historic steam trains or vintage diesel locomotives to destinations including Gouldsboro, East Stroudsburg and Delaware Water Gap and more. www.nps. gov/stea/index.htm
COLEBROOKDALE RAILROAD
(64 S. Washington St., Boyertown, PA)
Description: Operates 8.6 miles between Boyertown and Pottstown, known as the Secret Valley Line. 90-minute Secret Valley Expedition (with dining options), fall foliage rides, and themed events like Santa’s Christmas trains and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” rides. www.colebrookdalerailroad.com
Photo courtesy of Kenny Ganz, NPS
EAST BROAD TOP RAILROAD
(421 Meadow Street, Rockhill Furnace, PA)
Description: America’s oldest operating narrow-gauge railroad, offering 9-mile, one-hour round trips through Central Pennsylvania’s rolling hills and farmland. General admission includes a scenic train ride and a guided tour of the early 20th-century shop complex. www.eastbroadtop.com
EVERETT RAILROAD
(244 Loop Road, Hollidaysburg, PA)
Description: Offers steam-powered excursions on a 23-mile route from Hollidaysburg to Martinsburg or other destinations in Blair County. Autumn Adventure (2.5-hour fall foliage ride in October), Pumpkin Patch Train (1-hour, family-friendly). A 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner. www.everettrailroad.com
LEHIGH GORGE SCENIC RAILWAY
(1 Susquehanna St., Jim Thorpe, PA)
Description: Offers 70-minute, 16-mile round-trip excursions through Lehigh Gorge State Park, following the Lehigh River over bridges and through Glen Onoko.
Visit the authentic circa 1900s Heritage Village and take a ride on MA & PAs Maintenance Train. Their Railroad Heritage Day (Sept. 27) event kicks off the fall excursions along with the Pumkin Patch and Fall Foliage Trains. www.maandparailroad.com
MIDDLETOWN & HUMMELSTOWN RAILROAD
(136 Brown Street, Middletown, PA)
Description: Offers 11-mile, 75-minute round-trip excursions between Middletown and Hummelstown, passing Swatara Creek and Union Canal. Special events include Moonlight Specials, Civil War reenactments, train robberies, and New Year’s Eve trains. www.mhrailroad.com
NEW HOPE RAILROAD
(32 West Bridge Street, New Hope, PA)
Description: Operates on a former Reading Company branch, offering steam- and diesel-powered excursions through scenic Bucks County. 45- to 90-minute trips, including Fall Foliage Excursions, Trick or Treat Excursions, and Santa’s North Pole Express. First-class cars offer bar service and narrated history. www.new hoperailroad.com
NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY
(117 N. Front St., New Freedom, PA)
Description: Operates 9.2 miles of the former Pennsylvania Railroad’s Northern Central Railway, offering historic and themed train rides. Seasonal events like fall foliage and holiday trains. www.northerncentralrailway.com
Photo courtesy of John Gensor
PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE & STEAM TRAIN
(1900 Oak St., Ashland, PA)
OIL CREEK & TITUSVILLE RAILROAD
(409 S. Perry St., Titusville, PA)
Description: Operates 14 miles of track through Oil Creek Valley, offering 3-hour, 27-mile round-trip excursions powered by diesel locomotives. OCTRR offers standard scenic rides, murder mystery dinner trains, and seasonal events. Features a Railway Post Office car with a USPS hand stamp. www.octrr.org
Description: Tour the coal mine, then take the ¾ ride around the side of the Mahanoy Mountain behind a vintage narrow-gauge steam locomotive around. In November, the Hand on the Throttle event gives attendees the opportunity to see what it’s like to be a steam engineer. www. pioneertunnel.com
READING BLUE MOUNTAIN & NORTHERN RAILROAD
(3501 Pottsville Pike, Reading, PA)
Description: Features restored Jersey Central station and Norfolk Southern’s former executive “F” units. Fall foliage trips and day/weekend getaways to Jim Thorpe, with multiple departure stations are very popular excursions. www.rbmnrr-passenger.com
STEWARTSTOWN RAILROAD
(21 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Stewartstown, PA)
Description: Stewartstown Railroad operates over 7.4 miles of track which runs from Stewartstown, PA to an interchange in New Freedom, Pennsylvania with the former Northern-Central Railway. Pumpkin Patch Express is among several special themed excursions happening in fall 2025. www.stewartstownrailroadco.com
THE STOURBRIDGE LINE
(812 Main St., Honesdale, PA)
Description: Offers scenic rides along the Lackawaxen River in the Pocono Mountains, departing from Honesdale or Hawley. Excursions include fall foliage tours, pumpkin patch trips, and themed events like dinosaur-themed rides and brewery tastings. Round trips can last up to 6 hours. www. thestourbridgeline.net
STRASBURG RAIL ROAD
(301 Gap Road, Ronks, PA)
Description: America’s oldest continuously operating railroad, chartered in 1832, offering 45-minute steam-powered round trips through Lancaster County’s Amish farmland. Fall foliage tours and holiday-themed excursions are always popular. www.strasburgrailroad.com
WK&S (42 Community Center Dr., Kempton, PA)
Description: During your 40-minute round trip, enjoy forests, streams, treecovered hills, bridges and the two old-time towns of Trexler and Wanamakers. Fall train rides include the Harvest Moon Special, the Apple Pickin’ Train and the Pumpkin Patch train. www.kemptontrain.com
WEST CHESTER RAILROAD
(220 E. Market St., West Chester, PA)
Description: Operates along the scenic Chester Creek Valley, offering fall foliage excursions and other seasonal rides in heated historic cars. Rides usually take 90 minutes round trip. www.wcrailroad.com
TIPS FOR TRIPS:
Accessibility: Most railroads provide accessibility options like wheelchair ramps or lifts, but vintage equipment may have limitations, so confirm with the operator.
Reservations: Advance booking is recommended, especially for themed events and First-Class cars, as seating can be limited.
For the most up-to-date schedules and ticket information, visit the respective websites.
ONGOING
Through Aug 31. Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruises. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-2200528, https://ridehiawatha.com/
Through Sep 20. Clinton County Speedway. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. http://www.clintoncountyspeedway.com/
Aug 27-Sep 1. Wyoming County Fair. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. 570-712-2733, http://www. wyomingcountyfair.com/
Aug 27-31. Sullivan County Fair. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-924-3205, https://sullivancountyfair.org/
Aug 29-Sep 28. Juried Regional 2D3D Exhibit. Station Gallery, Lock Haven. https://www.stationgalleryccac. org/exhibit-schedule
Aug 30-Sep 1. Kinzua Rocks the Wake. Kinzua Beach, Bradford. 814726-1222, https://www.wcvb.net/
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Timeless & picturesque, the 25 covered bridges of Columbia & Montour Counties harken back to simpler times.
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26th Annual
Trees, Teas and Tours
Artisan Holiday Market, Toy Train Expo, Music, Victorian Tea Time, Strolling Carolers, Food around Town & so much more! November 21, 22 and 23
Enjoy 3 Festive Days!
Are you more of a steampunk Victorian or a bohemian Victorian? This year we are encouraging Victorian inspired costumes. Visit our website for more information!
SEPTEMBER
Friday, November 21
Historic Talk • 7pm Krapf Gateway Center at Lycoming College
The Tiniest Mansion in Williamsport
Built by the celebrated carpenter-stair builder, William Slack, circa 1890, this house is a recreation of all of the lovely features and the layout of the Hermance Mansion, only much smaller. Besides building the Hermance staircase, Mr. Slack also built the staircase in the former Mulberry Street M.E. parsonage (also on tour this year), the James. V. Brown mansion, the mansions at 829 and 1022 West Fourth Street, the Rawle mansion, the Updegraff Hotel and many more. While this house is not the size of a mansion, the interior appears much larger than it actually is due to the optical illusions Slack created using his woodworking skills. The home has been cared for and kept in its original condition by the Potts family for over 42 years.
Saturday, November 22
Tour of Historic Homes, Churches and Museums • 9am - 4pm
Hop on board the complimentary Trolley pick up and drop off 1037 W. 3rd St. Penn College parking lot
For all event times, locations, pricing and to view a video of Victorian Christmas, “Williamsport’s Holiday Tradition,” check out our website at: victorianchristmaspa.com vacationpa.com • 800.358.9900
Sep 20. Boulder Beast. Castanea Township Fire Company Picnic Grounds, Lock Haven. https://www.patraildogs.com/boulderbeast
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Susquehanna County
HERITAGE TRAIL
October 4, 2025 10am - 4pm
Embark on a Self-Guided Driving Tour of 14+ Susquehanna County Historical & Heritage Sites as the Fall Foliage Reaches Peak Color at the TOP of the Endless Mountains!
Sites: Susquehanna County Historical Society, Richmond Hill School House, Historic Dennis Farm Tours, Old Mill Village Civil War Days, Martin’s Creek Viaduct Overlook, Priesthood Restoration Site, Forest City Historical Museum, Clifford Museum, Harford Soldier Orphans School, Salt Springs Park Museum, D&H Rail Trail Caboose Tours, Clapper Model Train Display, Lathrop Historical, Center for Anti-Slavery Studies
learn more about each site, special weekend events, map & route planning! Collect Heritage Trail Badges & Earn Prizes Along the Way!
Sep 20-21. Colorado Ranger Horse National Show. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. www.coloradoranger.com/colorado-ranger-horse-association-show.html
Sep 20. Public Lands Day. Black Moshannon State Park, Philipsburg. 814-342-5960, https://www.visitpa.com/ event/public-lands-day
Sep 21. 7th Annual JCHC Family Bicycle Poker Run & Picnic. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. 814849-0077, https://jchconline.org/events
Sep 21. Afternoon Tea Party. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com/
Sep 23. Wheel of Fortune LIVE!. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https://www.caclive. com/
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Sep 23. Hero Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com/
Sep 24-25. Elk Country After Dark. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. 814-787-5167, https://www.facebook. com/events/1041168967551667/
Sep 26-28. Loyalsock Valley Antique Machinery Show. Show Grounds, Ralston. 570-916-9155, https://www. facebook.com/LVAMAINC/
Sep 26. Tag’s Dinner Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com
Sep 27. 2025 Potter County Falling Leaves Festival. Potter County Courthouse, Coudersport. 814-274-9740, https://www.visitpottertioga.com/ event/2023-falling-leaves-festival
Oct 2-5. Covered Bridge Arts Festival. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. https://itourcolumbiamontour. com/covered-bridge-festival/
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SKYWALK | OPEN
AUGUST 8 - OCTOBER 31, 2025
KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER
OPEN DAILY 8 AM - 6 PM
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Oct 2. Kansas. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https:// www.caclive.com/
Oct 4-5. Civil War Days. Old Mill Village Museum, New Milford. https:// oldmillvillage.org/index.htm
Oct 4. Hometown Harvest Fest. Downtown Tunkhannock, Tunkhannock. https://www.tunkhannockbusiness.com/
Oct 4. Susquehanna County Heritage Trail. Various locations, Susquehanna. 570-767-4151, https://visitsusqco.com/
Oct 4-5. Fall Tour de Forest Ride. Allegheny National Forest, Marienville. https://visitpago.com/events/fall-tourde-forest-atv-ride/
Oct 4. Haunted Lake Loop Trail. Black Moshannon State Park, Philipsburg. 814-342-5960, https://www.facebook.com/BlackMoshannonStatePark
Oct 4, Nov 8. Commonwealth University - Lock Haven Open House. Lock Haven Univeristy, Lock Haven. https://www.commonwealthu.edu/ campus-life/lock-haven
Oct 5. Small Business Support Hike. Miller Mountain, Tunkhannock. 570265-1528, https://emheritage.org/
Oct 5. Princess Tea Party Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-220-0528, /ridehiawatha.com/
Oct 9. PlayStation - TheConcert. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, www.caclive.com/
Oct 10-12. Pennsylvania State Flaming Foliage Festival. Flaming Foliage Lot, Renovo. https://pastateflamingfoliagefestival.org
Oct 10-11, 17-18. Historic Ghost Walks of PA. Old Mill Village, New Milford. https://www.oldmillvillage.org/
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Oct 11-12. Elk Mountain Fall Festival. Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Union Dale. https://www.elkskier.com/
Oct 11. The Vampire Circus. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570326-2424, https://www.caclive.com/
Oct 11-12. Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. 814-435-2652, https:// lumbermuseum.org
Oct 10. Hairball. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-326-2424, https://www.caclive.com/
Oct 11. Country Market on Main. Country Market on Main, Laporte. https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61556900016118
Oct 11-12. Fall Festival (Lumberjack/ Chainsaw Carving Competition). Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 272-202-0123, https://sullivancountypachamber.com/
Oct 11. Tunkhannock Rotary Harvest & Wine Festival. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. https://www.tunkhannockrotary.org/
Oct 11-13. Artists’ Open House Studio Tour Weekend. Various locations, Susquehanna. www.artiststour.com/
Oct 11-13. Kirk Van Zandbergen. Various studios, Brackney. 570-6632210, https://artiststour.com
Oct 11. Clearfield Revitalization Corporation Fall Festival. Downtown Clearfield, Clearfield. 814-765-6000, https://discoverclearfield.com
Oct 17. Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. 570-220-0528, https://ridehiawatha.com
Nov 1. Endless Mountains HalloWINEfest. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. http://www.wyomingcountyfair.com/
Nov 6. Rodney Carrington. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. 570-3262424, https://www.caclive.com/
Nov 7-9. Gingerbread Tour. Cook Forest, Cooksburg. 800-680-0160, https://www.facebook.com/GingerbreadTour
Nov 7-9. The 50s Decade Party. Straub Brewery Tap Room, St. Marys. 814-834-2876, https://www.facebook. com/StraubTapRoom
59th Show TIOGA COUNTY
EARLY DAYS
Tractor & Engine Show Featuring Case Tractor, Large FFA Equipment & Household Auction OCTOBER 10-12, 2025
Tioga County Fairgrounds 2258 Charleston Rd., Wellsboro, PA
Sponsored in part by Visit-Potter Tioga
Open 8:00 am Daily FREE ADMISSION & PARKING Donations Accepted $10 Weekend Donation for Camping (Exhibitors Free)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
8:00 am Gates Open 2:00 pm Tractor Parade
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
8:00 am Gates Open FUN TRACTOR PULLS
9:00 am Weigh in • 10:00 am PULL 11:00 am Tractor Parade 50/50 RAFFLES • CAKE WALK CHINESE AUCTION • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Noon
Noon-Kettle Bean Soup, Chicken BBQ, Chili Noon-4:00 pm Tractor Rodeo 2:00 pm Kids Peddle Pulls 3:00 pm Tractor Parade MUSIC - Live Music 6:30-9:00pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025
8:00 am Gates Open 9:00 am Church Service 11:00 am Chinese Auction Drawing SHOW CLOSES AT NOON
All Weekend... WORKING DEMONSTRATIONS Operating 1889 Saw Mill Wood Carver • Living History
Flea Market Registration Contact, Randy Weigert - 585-260-5178 For information contact: Gary Comfort, President 607-259-6234 Email: gcomfort@empireaccess.net
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Unspoken Tradition
Sat, Sept 27
New Original Bluegrass at its finest
Mudmen
Sat, Oct 11
High Energy Gaelic from our friends in Canada… If you like bagpipes do not miss this group
Driftwood
Fri, Nov 7 & Sat, Nov 8
American Folk Rock, Roots, and more with great songwriting and versatility from a regional favorite. These tickets will go fast!
Matthew Ball
Fri, Dec 12
The Boogie Woogie Kid with a Special Holiday Program!
Sat, April 11
John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
All-Star Bluegrass Supergroup! Each member has a storied career…
Greg Piccolo & Heavy Juice
Sat, April 25
Jazz & Blues Fusion with saxophone and much more
Open Year Round
Nov 15. Warren County Historical Society Murder Mystery Dinner. Conewango Club of Warren, Warren. 814-723-1795, https://www.warrenhistory.org/
Nov 21-23. 26th Annual Victorian Christmas. Locations throughout Williamsport. 570-419-2989, https://victorianchristmaspa.com
Nov 21-23. Holiday Open House. Apple Wagon Antique Mall, Tunkhannock. 570-836-8713, https://www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100087427712001
Nov 28. Jefferson County History Center Bowdish Model R.R. & Miniatures Diorama Show. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. 814849-0077, https://jchconline.org/events
ONGOING
Through Aug 31. Colebrookdale Railroad Excursions!. Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown. 610-367-0200, https:// www.colebrookdalerailroad.com/
Through Sep 28. Berks County’s Sweet & Salty Trail. Various stops around Berks County PA, Reading. 610375-4085, https://www.visitpaamericana.com/planning-tools/sweet-saltyexperience-pass/
Through Sep 28. Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Springettsbury Township Park, York. 717-757-3521, https:// springettsbury.com/
Through Oct 16. 2025 Trough Creek and Warriors Path Trail Challenge. Trough Creek State Park, James Creek. 814-658-3847, https://events.dcnr. pa.gov/trough_creek_state_park
Through Nov 29. Horseback Trail Rides. The Star Barn Village at Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-4132660, https://www.stonegablesestate. com/upcoming-events
Aug 26-31. R-Phils Home Games. First Energy Stadium, Reading. 610375-8469, www.milb.com/reading
Goose Day Celebration Sept. 26 29, 2025
annual Festival of Ice Dec. 4 5, 2025
Aug 29-31. Cambria City Ethnic Feti val. Cambria City, Johnstown. 814-5353142, https://camcityethnicfest.wixsite. com/cambria-city-ethnic
Sep 5. Jazz at the Barnyard. Hershey History Center, Hershey. 717-520-0748, https://www.hersheyhistory.org/jazz-atthe-barnyard
Aug 31. Bark in the Park at the Reading Phillies. FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading. 610-375-8469, https://www. milb.com/reading
Through Oct 15. Pick Your Own Peaches & Peach Festival at Flinchbaugh’s Orchard. Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market, Hellam. 717-2522540, https://www.flinchbaughsorchard. com/events/u-pick-flower-experience/
Aug 16-Oct 26. Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Manheim. https://www.parenfaire.com/faire.html
Aug 30-Sep 6. Juniata County Fair. Port Royal Fairgrounds, Port Royal. 717527-4414, https://www.juniatacountyfair.com/
Aug 30-Sep 6. Juniata County Fair. Port Royal Fairgrounds, Port Royal. 717527-4414, https://juniatacountyfair.com
Aug 31-Sep 6. American Legion County Fair. Cambria County Fairgrounds, Ebensburg. 814-472-7491, https://cambriacofair.com/
Sep 13. Mid-Atlantic Reptile Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://visitlebanonvalley.com/libations/
Sep 13-14. Fall Harvest Fair & Early American Craft Show. Alexander Schaeffer House, Schaefferstown. 717949-2244, https://www.historicschaefferstown.com/
Sep 13-14. Native American Festival. Indian Steps Museum, Airville. http:// www.indiansteps.org/
Sep 13. Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser. Gift Horse Brewing, York. https://www.yorksaintpatricksdayparade.org/
Sep 13. Oktoberfest - A Taste of Germany. Downtown Hanover, Hanover. https://mainstreethanover.org/
Sep 13-14. Cambria County Arts & Heritage Festival. Duman Lake County Park, Ebensburg. 814-241-6123, https://lhhv.org/festival
Sep 20. West Reading Fall Fest. Penn Ave, West Reading. 610-685-8854, http://visitwestreading.com/
Sep 20. Trackside Tastes & Tunes at East Broad Top Railroad. East Broad Top Railroad, Rockhill Furnace. 814447-3285, https://eastbroadtop.com/ ride/trackside-taste-tunes/
Sep 26-29. Goose Day Celebration. Various locations across Mifflin and Juniata counties, Juniata. 717-248-6713, https://jrvvisitors.com/
Sep 26-28. Rally at the Rock. Rock Run Recreation Park, Patton. 814-6746026, https://www.rockrunrecreation. com/rally-at-the-rock/
Sep 27. New Cumberland Apple Festival. New Cumberland Borough Park, New Cumberland. https://applefestivalnewcumberlandpa.com
Sep 27. Harvest of the Arts. Downtown, Carlisle. https://lovecarlisle.com/ harvest-of-the-arts
Sep 27. Heemet Fescht. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. 610-683-1589, www.kutztown. edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/ pennsylvania-german-cultural-heritagecenter/calendar-of-events.html
Sep 28. National Hunting and Fishing Day. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Stevens. 717-733-1512, https://www.pgc.pa.gov/InformationResources/AboutUs/ContactInformation/Southeast/MiddleCreekWildlifeManagementArea/Pages/default.aspx
Explore Schuylkill this fall, where your woodland escape and historic town adventures come together naturally.
SEPTEMBER 20th
Hegins Valley Arts & Crafts Faire
SEPTEMBER 27th
Schuylkill Haven Borough Day shboroughday.com
OCTOBER 12th Tamaqua Heritage Festival
Follow on OCTOBER 25th
Spooky Schuylkill 5k schuylkillvision.com
NOVEMBER 29th & 30th
Lighting of the Vineyard bcwinery.com
Plan your fall getaway in the mountains of east-central Pennsylvania with Explore Schuylkill at www.schuylkill.org
Sep 29. Goose Day. Various locations across Mifflin and Juniata counties, Juniata. 717-248-6713, https://jrvvisitors. com/
OCTOBER
Oct 1-5. Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-373-3982, http://www.readingliederkranz.com/
Oct 2-3. Wildlife CSI Training and Wine & Crime. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. https://www.eventbrite. com/e/wildlife-csi-training-and-winecrime-with-sheryl-mccollum-tickets1376795706019?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Trailhead at Sideling Hill Service Plaza
Coming Fall 2025
For updates, visit TurnpikeTrails.com.
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Oct 3-4. Miss Morgan’s Antique & Artisan Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://www.facebook.com/miss.morgans
Oct 3. Bat out of Helloween: Celebrating Meat Loaf and Rocky Horror. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814-536-5156, https://1stsummitarena.com/
Oct 4-5-11-12. Bedford Fall Foliage Festival. Downtown Bedford, Bedford. https://bedfordfallfoliagefestival.com/
Oct 4-5, 11-12. National Apple Harvest Festival. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Biglerville. https://www.appleharvest.com/
Oct 4-12. Pumpkin Patch Express. Stewartstown Railroad Company, Stewartstown. https://stewartstownrailroadco.com/
America250PA Franklin Co. Kick-off
Celebration
September 20, 2025 | 1PM-4PM
America250PAFranklinCounty.com
Ocktoberfest
September 27, 2025 | 12PM-5PM renfrewmuseum.org
Franklin Fall Farm Fun Fest
September 27, 2025 | 10AM-3PM
Creekside Dairy Farm 4675 Fort McCord Rd. Chambersburg, PA 17202 franklincountyfarmbureau.com
Mercersburg Townfest
September 27, 2025 | 9AM - 3PM mercersburgtownfest.com
Market Day
October 4, 2025 | 9AM-3PM mainstreetwaynesboro.org
AppleFest
October 18, 2024 | 9AM-4PM discoverchambersburg.com
The lessons learned from Gettysburg’s dramatic history have had a profound impact on how we see our country — and ourselves. The hallowed battlefields and powerful memorials tell the American story in a way that nowhere else can — as an unfiltered, personal experience. There has never been a better time to visit Gettysburg. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. For The People. DestinationGettysburg.com
Oct 4. Cat Video Fest. Appell Center For The Performing Arts, York. https:// appellcenter.org/
Oct 5. I-105 FallFest. Overlook Community Campus, Lancaster. https:// www.fallfestconcert.com
Oct 5. Apple Cider Festival. Prince Gallitzin State Park, Patton. 814-6741000, http://www.dcnr.pa.gov
Oct 9-25. Lancaster County Best Kept Secrets Tour. Lancaster, Lancaster. 717-721-9409, http://www.bestkeptsecretstour.com
Oct 9. A Taste of Ireland. Pasquerilla Performing Arts Center, Johnstown. 814-536-5156, https://1stsummitarena. com
Oct 10-11. Carriage House Style Fall Barn Sale. 689 Whitman Road, Lebanon. https://www.facebook.com/carriagehousestyle
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Oct 10-12. Haunted Hollow. Jim Dietrich Park, Reading. www.muhlenbergtwp.com/160/Parks-Recreation
Oct 11-12. Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest. Adams-Ricci Park, Enola. https://eastpennsboro.net/departments/parks___ recreation/pumpkin_fest/index.php
Oct 11-12. PA Cowboy Weekend. Northern Central Railway of York, New Freedom. https://www.northerncentralrailway.com/
Oct 11. Antique Fire Truck Show. Hanover Market House, Hanover. http:// www.hanover-market.com/
Oct 12. GoggleWorks’ Annual Pumpkin Palooza. GoggleWorks, Reading. 610-374-4600, http://www.goggleworks.org/
Oct 17-27. A Few Good Men. Lebanon Community Theatre, Stoevers Dam Park, Lebanon. 717-833-4528, https:// www.lebanoncommunitytheatre.org/
Oct 17-18. Carlisle Comic Con. Car lisle Expo Center, Carlisle. 717-2437855, carlislecomiccon.com
Oct 18. Rocky Horror Picture Show - 50th Anniversary. Appell Center For The Performing Arts, York. https://ap pellcenter.org/
Oct 18. Yorktoberfest. Bob Hoffman Field, York. http://yorktoberfest.com/
Oct 18. Halloween Adventures. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, https://fortroberdeau.org/
Oct 19. 51st Annual York County Oyster Festival. York County History Center, York. 717-848-1587, https:// www.yorkhistorycenter.org/
Oct 19. Heritage Day Fall Festival. Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. 610-582-4900, https://www.thedaniel boonehomestead.org/
Oct 20-25. Eastern Division TCA York Train Meet. York Expo Center, York. https://easterntca.com/
Oct 24-25. Codorus Trick or Treat. Codorus State Park, Hanover. https:// www.codorusfriends.org/
Oct 25. Veterans Program. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, https:// fortroberdeau.org/
NOVEMBER
Nov 1-2, 8-9. Eastland Alpacas Fall Open House. Eastland Alpacas, Mount Joy. 717-653-2757, www.eastlandalpacas.com
YORK COUNTY, PA
Explore the great outdoors. Delve into our Nation’s historic past. Visit art galleries, art murals, and enjoy our thriving culinary scene. Whether you prefer a cozy bed and breakfast, or a modern hotel, you’ll find it here. Plan an adventure that’s close by, but far from ordinary!
Nov 28. Christmas at the Expo: Craft & Vendor Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://www.lebexpo.org/
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Across Pennsylvania, rich colors light up our skylines every autumn. Deep crimson, gold, scarlet, and amber transform the state into a magnificent display of natural wonder. Whether you’re looking for exquisite hiking trails, festive activities, or breathtaking views—We’ve curated a list of hidden gems, iconic overlooks, and urban escapes to help you savor the season.
GOLDEN Vistas
By Kylie Stoltzfus
Tucquan Glen, Lancaster County Website: lancasterconservancy.org/preserves/tucquanglen-pyfer/
Located in the Susquehanna Riverlands, Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve offers a lush, forested ravine with tumbling streams, mossy boulders, and a dense canopy of trees. Tucquan Glen is managed by the Lancaster Conservancy, an organization dedicated to preserving wild and forested lands, as well as protecting clean waterways in Lancaster, Berks, and York Counties. This preserve is hike-in only, making it a peaceful and secluded spot to take in Pennsylvania’s natural beauty. If you’re looking for a less strenuous leaf-peeping experience, visit the Pinnacle Scenic Overlook, located close by. From here, guests can admire the landscape from the comfort of an overlook or traverse the 4-mile round-trip route into Tucquan Glen.
Photo by VisitErie Erie Bluffs State Park
Pine Creek Gorge, Tioga County Website: visitpottertioga.com/activities/ pennsylvania-grand-canyon
Also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, Pine Creek Gorge is a stunning 45-mile stretch of land in the Tioga State Forest. Carved by Pine Creek, this
gorge offers sweeping views of the state’s fall foliage. The dynamic typography of this landmark showcases the full spectrum of reds, oranges, and golds that autumn is known for. The Pine Creek Rail Trail spans 62 miles along the gorge, offering a front-row seat for hikers and bikers to explore Pennsylvania’s most vivid season. For panoramic views of the gorge, visit Colton Point or Leonard Harrison State Park.
Erie Bluffs State Park, Erie County Website: pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-apark/erie-bluffs-state-park
Positioned along one mile of shoreline, the Erie Bluffs State Park boasts 90-foot bluffs that overlook Lake Erie, offering lakeside scenery alongside rich, vibrant leaves. The park itself covers nearly 600 acres of state land, protecting forested wetlands, meadow, and a thriving lakefront ecosystem. Just twelve miles west of the city of Erie, visitors can hike, fish, and immerse themselves in the gorgeous scenic lookouts.
Tucquan Glen Nature Perserve
Pine Creek Gorge from Colton Point State Park, Wellsboro
Big Pocono State Park comprises over 1,300 acres of land and 8.5 miles of hiking trails in Monroe County. While making the journey up Camelback Mountain’s many hiking routes, you’ll discover scenic summit views as you make your way to Big Pocono State Park. From the summit on clear fall days, hikers can observe views of three surrounding states. State park facilities are maintained in partnership with Camelback Mountain Resort, a premier ski resort in the Poconos offering outdoor adventure activities, delicious dining options, and cozy lodging accommodations, making this the perfect fall retreat.
Schenley Park offers a chance to experience an urban twist on Pennsylva -
nia’s autumn season. Tucked in Oakland, a residential district in Pittsburgh, this historic urban park features 456 acres of winding trails, hillside overlooks, and a glowing palette of fall colors. The park is home to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, a 15-acre oasis with 23 distinct gardens. Across from the conservatory, Flagstaff Hill is a popular landmark with panoramic views of the city skyline. In addition to the natural beauty on display at Schenley Park, guests can play a round of golf at the Bob O’Connor Golf Course, swim at the community pool, participate in seasonal sporting activities at the Schenley Oval Sportsplex, and take part in rotating community events.
Whether you’re craving a leisurely stroll through the forest, mountaintop views, or the chance to explore a new neighborhood, each of these destinations offers a unique portrait of fall in Pennsylvania. Pack a light jacket, fill your thermos with piping hot apple cider, and hit the trails.
Shenley Park, Pittsburgh
Big Pocono State Park
ONGOING
Through Sep 28. Longwood Gardens Festival of Fountains. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. https://longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/festival-fountains
“Award Winning”
No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum
Aug 28-Nov 2. Apple Harvest Festival. Lakeland Orchard & Cidery, Scott Township. https://lakelandorchard. com/pages/apple-harvest-festival
Aug 29-Sep 1. La Festa Italiana. Courthouse Square, Scranton.
Aug 30-Sep 1, 6-7. 59th Annual Polish-American Family Festival & Country Fair. National Shrine of our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown. https://polishamericanfestival.org/
Aug 30-31. Log House Arts Festival. Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown. 814-255-6515, caccc.org/log-house-arts-festival-1
MINE TOURS
WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY APRIL THROUGH NOVEMBER
Museum Opens 10am & Closes at 4pm First Tour 11am • Last Tour 3pm
World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine. Check for schedule and event info.
Closed Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day 9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232 570-645-7074 • no9coalmine.com
SEPTEMBER
Sep 6-7. COTA Jazz and Arts Festival. COTA, Delaware Water Gap. https://cotajazz.org/
Sep 6-7. 2-Day Bike Tour. Pocono Biking, Jim Thorpe. https://poconobiking.com/events/2-day-bike-tour-9/
EASTERN REGION calendar of events
Sep 6-7. The Mushroom Festival. Kennett Square, Kennett Square. https://mushroomfestival.org/
Sep 6-7. Doylestown Arts Festival. Downtown Doylestown, Doylestown. https://www.dtownartsfestival.com/?mc_cid=92414d9b85&mc_ eid=3a2112b4a9
Sep 7. Bucks County Classic. Downtown, Doylestown. https://buckscountyclassic.com/
Sep 8 - Oct 26. Scarecrows in the Village. Peddler’s Village, New Hope. https://peddlersvillage.com/event/ scarecrows-in-the-village/
Sep 10. Ray LaMontagne- Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour. F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, WilkesBarre. https://kirbycenter.org/show/ ray-lamontagne/
Sep 19. Independence Historical Trust Presents Movies On The Mall: National Treasure. Independence Mall, Philadelphia. 215-861-4971, https://support.inht.org/event/movieson-the-mall/e607696
Sep 27. Festival of Wood. Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford. https://greytowers.org/event/festivalof-wood-2025/
Sep 27. Downtown Fall Festival. Lansford Alive, Lansford. https://www. facebook.com/LansfordAlive/
Sep 28. Skytop’s Fall Festival. Skytop Lodge, Skytop. https://www.skytop. com/event/fall-festival/
OCTOBER
Oct 3-5. Weissport Crisp Air Fall Festival. Weissport Borough Park, Weissport. Find us on Facebook
Oct 3, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31. Fall 2025 Lantern Tours. Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing. washingtoncrossingpark.org/ event/fall-2025-lantern-tours/
Oct 4. Pickle Me Poconos Festival. Downtown, East Stroudsburg.
Oct 4-5. Hawley Harvest Hoedown. Downtown, Hawley. poconomountains. com/hawley/events/hawley-harvesthoedown/
Oct 4-19. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival. Throughout, Jim Thorpe. poconomountains.com/jim-thorpe/fallfoliage/
Oct 11-12. 51st Annual Quiet Valley Harvest Festival. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. https:// quietvalley.org/harvest-festival
Oct 16. Movies at the Mercer Museum: Creature From the Black Lagoon. Mercer Museum, Doylestown. www.mercermuseum.org/moviesatthemercer
Oct 18. Fall Food & Wine Fest. Lace Village, Scranton. lacevillage.com
Oct 25. Doylestown Rebel Crawl. Throughout, Doylestown. https://www. revolutionarycrawlsandevents.com/
NOVEMBER
Nov 1. Lighthouse Worship Center Craft Fair. Lighthouse Worship Center, Carbondale.Find us on Facebook
Nov 8-9. Bucks County Antique Dealers Association . St. Cyril of Jerusalum Church, Jamison. https://www. bcadapa.org/shows.html
Nov 8. Carbondalien Festival. Downtown, Carbondale. https://carbondalienfestival.com/
Nov 22. Christmas Tree Lighting Festival. Downtown, Quakertown. https:// www.quakertownalive.com/christmastree-lighting-festival
Nov 28. Elf on the Shelf Trolley Excursion. Electric City Trolley Museum, Scranton. https://ectma.org/
Pennsylvania hosts a variety of fall festivals in 2025, celebrating autumn with vibrant foliage, local crafts, food, and a strong sense of community spirit. These festivals often align with peak foliage season. Many fall festivals are among the 107 county and local agricultural fairs that occur annually throughout Pennsylvania. Below is a list of 20 notable fall festivals across the state.
1. Farmers and Threshermen’s Jubilee
When: September 3–7
Where: New Centerville Rural Fire Co., 3054 Kingwood Rd, Rockwood
A celebration of vintage farming equipment and techniques. facebook.com/NCRVFC
2. 134th McClure Bean Soup Fair
When: September 7–13
Where: 10 E. Ohio Street, McClure
Celebrating rural traditions with agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, and the signature bean soup served in large kettles. mcclurebeansoupfestival.com
3. Hinkelfest Chicken Festival
When: September 12–14
Where: Firemen’s Park, 2652 S Pine Grove St, Fredericksburg
A quirky festival centered on poultry, with chicken-themed food and livestock exhibits. hinkelfest.com
4. Schaefferstown Harvest Fair & Early American Craft Show
When: September 13-14
Where: Alexander Schaeffer Farm N. Carpenter St., Schaefferstown
Welcoming the harvest season with baked goods, apple butter, ciderpressing, farm life, demonstrations of traditional artisans. historicschaefferstown.com
5. Penn Township Fall Festival
When: September 19–21
Where: Penn Township Park, 9313
Municipal Ct., Harrison City
A community-focused event with craft and food vendors, an apple pie contest and chili cook-off and more.
penntownshipfallfestival.org
6. Tailgate Festival
When: September 19–20
Where: 3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse
A celebration of fall and tailgating season with themed scarecrows, pumpkins, and corn shock and family fun. kitchenkettle.com
7. Cider Donut Fall Festival
Where: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, 150 Cherry Hill Rd, Ronks
A family-friendly festival with local produce, particularly cider donuts. Includes farm activities like corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin picking. www.cherrycrestfarm.com
8. Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival
When: September 26–28
Where: 1 S. Diamond St., Mount Pleasant
Celebrate the area’s glass-making heritage and enjoy ethnic foods, arts and crafts, contests, and more. mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival. com
9. Harvest of the Arts
When: September 27
Where: West High St., Carlisle Features 100 juried artists, live music, kids’ activities, and food vendors along High Street. Showcases Cumberland Valley’s fall charm. Free entry. lovecarlisle.com/harvest-of-the-arts
10. New Cumberland Apple Festival
When: September 27
Where: New Cumberland Borough Park, Front & Reno Streets, New Cumberland
11. Covered Bridge & Arts Festival
When: October 2–5
Where: Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 980 W. Main Street, Bloomsburg
One of the East Coast’s largest craft shows, featuring hundreds of vendors with glass prints, jewelry, photography, and seasonal decor. itourcolumbiamontour.com/coveredbridge-festival
12. 61st Annual Bedford Fall Foliage Festival
When: October 4–5 and 11–12
Where: Downtown Bedford
The festival features over 400 vendors with handmade crafts, apparel, jewelry, and seasonal treats. Includes live music, an antique car parade. bedfordfallfoliagefestival.com
13. National Apple Harvest Festival
When: October 4–5 and 11–12
Where: 615 Narrows Rd., Biglerville Celebrates Adams County’s apple heritage with local apple varieties, craft vendors, cooking demos, live music, and kids’ activities. appleharvest.com
Celebrates apples with crafts, fine arts, and apple pie and Lego contests. A family-friendly event. applefestivalnewcumberlandpa.com National Apple Harvest Festival, Biglerville
14. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival
When: October 4–5, 11–12, 18–19
Where: Downtown Jim Thorpe
Handmade crafts, food, live music, and train rides. Set among the scenic Lehigh River Gorge, it’s ideal for foliage viewing. poconomountains.com/jim-thorpe/ fall-foliage
15. I-105 FALLFEST
When: October 5
Where: Overlook Community Campus, 605 Granite Run Dr, Lancaster
A country music festival featuring Dylan Scott, LOCASH, Cooper Allen, Drew Baldridge, and more. fallfestconcert.com
16. Pennsylvania State Flaming Foliage Festival
When: October 10–12
Where: 1200 Huron Avenue, Renovo
In its 76th year, the festival celebrates vibrant foliage with a queen coronation, more than 150 crafters, a spectacular parade and much more. pastateflamingfoliagefestival.org
17. East Pennsboro Pumpkin Fest
When: October 11–12
Where: Adams-Ricci Park, 100 E. Penn Dr., Enola
Features craft vendors, a custom and antique car show, live entertainment, kids’ activities, amusements, and pumpkin-themed foods. eastpennsboro.net
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18. OctoberFeast at Peddler’s Village
When: October 11–12
Where: Peddler’s Village, 2400 Street Road, New Hope
An autumn celebration with food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. peddlersvillage.com/event/octoberfeast
19. 51st Annual Quiet Valley Harvest Festival
When: October 11–12
Where: Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd., Stroudsburg
Celebrate the harvest at this familyfriendly festival with historical demonstrations, crafts, food, and fall activities. quietvalley.org/harvest-festival
20. Autumn Leaf Festival
When: October 18–26
Where: Downtown Clarion and Clarion University
Highlights include the “Tournament of Leaves Parade,” over 300 craft vendors, carnival rides, a cornhole tournament, the PA State Fiddlers’ competition, kids’ activities and more. clarionpa.com/autumn-leaf-festival
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ONGOING
Through Nov 29. Pilgrims Progress Journey Tour. Victory Bible chapel, Apollo. 412-496-5003, http://415horsemanship.com
Aug 30-Sep 6. Ox Hill Community Fair. Ox Hill Community Fairgrounds, Home. https://www.oxhillfair.org/
Aug 30-31. German Heritage Festival 2025. St. Nicks Grove, Erie. 814833-5862, https://www.dank-erie.org/ german-heritage-fest.html
SEPTEMBER
Sep 1. 32nd Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival. Westmoreland Fairgrounds, Greensburg. 724-863-4577, https://www.familyfestivals.com/labor-day-festival
Sep 1. Labor Day Weekend at Greendance. Greendance Winery, Mount Pleasant. 724-547-6500, https://www. greendancewinery.com/
Sep 4-7. Fall Open House: The Rustique Log Cabin. The Rustique Log Cabin & Black Dog Wine Company, Kittanning. www.facebook.com/therustiquelogcabin/
OIL CREEK & TITUSVILLE RAILROAD
Your entire family will enjoy a 3-hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world.”
Only operating Railway Post Office car in the USA.
Ride in Coach or First Class. During your ride, be sure to visit our open air Gondola car for a great view of Oil Creek State Park! Check out our website or visit us on Facebook for schedule. www.octrr.org • 814.676.1733
Sep 6. Micro Wrestling Federation is coming to the Kovalchick Complex. Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex, Indiana. https://www.microwrestling.com/
Sep 6. Nova Destinations Fall Festival. The Property at Nova Destinations, Pulaski. 724-698-7026, https://events. nova.wine/event/fall-festival-2025
Sep 6. Harvest Car Show - “Wheels and Wine” Conneaut Cellars Winery, Conneaut Lake. 814-382-3999, https:// conneautcellars.com/events.html
Sep 20. S&T Bank Oktoberfest. S&T Bank Parking Lot, Indiana. 724-3889540 , https://downtownindianapa.org/
Sep 20. Oktoberfest Festival. The Property at Nova Destinations, Pulaski. https://events.nova.wine/event/oktoberfest-festival-2025
Sep 20-21. EQT Washington and Greene Counties Covered Bridge Festival. 9 Locations Across Washington & Greene Counties, Canonsburg. www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com
Sep 21. Punxsutawney Region AACA Car Show. Marion Center Community Park, Marion Center. 724-463-6254, visitindianacountypa.org/members/punxsutawney-region-aaca-car-show/
WESTERN REGION calendar of events
Sep 21. Mt. Morris VFD Car and Truck Show. Mt. Morris VFD, Mt. Morris. https://www.facebook.com/mtmvfc
Sep 25. 4th Annual Oil Boom Dinner. Drake Well Museum and Park, Titusville. 814-827-2797, drakewell.org
Sep 26-28. Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival. Mount Pleasant. mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com/
Sep 27. Wreck n’ Roll Waynesburg Demolition Derby. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-8525323, https://greenecountyfair.org/ wreck-n-roll-waynesburg
Sep 27-28. Travis Pastrana AMA ProAM Challenge. Pleasure Valley Raceway, Seward. 814-317-6686, https:// www.pvrmx.com/
Sep 27. Fall Festival at Saylor Park. Saylor Park, Black Lick. 412-289-7164, https://www.burrellparksandrec.com
Sep 27. Salvation Army Craft Bazaar at Indiana Mall. Indiana Mall, Indiana. 724-465-2530, indianamallpa.com/
Sep 27. 12th Annual Ride for Hope. New Castle Harley Davidson, New Castle. www.facebook.com/PVCamp
Sep 27. 32nd annual McConnells Mill Heritage Festival. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. https://events. dcnr.pa.gov/event/mcconnells-millheritage-festival-2584
Sep 27. Ellwood City Fall Fest & Car Cruise. Lawrence Ave, Ellwood City. https://www.facebook.com/ph oto?fbid=1197661419070030&set =a.559862009516644
Sep 28. Fall Gathering: Dillweed Bed & Breakfast. Dillweed Bed & Breakfast, Dilltown. https://dillweedinc.com/
OCTOBER
Oct 1-31. Pumpkin Festival at Reeger’s Farm. Reeger’s Farm, Shelocta. https://www.facebook.com/ PumpkinFestivalatReegersFarm/
Oct 1-31. Scary Harry’s Haunted Trail. Scary Harry’s, Homer City. 724840-2976, www.scaryharrys.com/
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Oct 1-17. October Fall Foliage Train Rides. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Titusville. 814-676-1733, octrr.org/
Oct 3. Springs Folk Festival. 1711 Springs Road, Springs. 814-442-4594, https://www.springspa.org/
Oct 3. Confluence Pumpkinfest. Confluence Town Park, Confluence. https://confluencepumpkinfest.com/
Oct 3-31. The Midnight Hour Scaregrounds at Lawrence County Fairgrounds. Lawrence County Fair Grounds, New Castle. 724-654-7745, https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=61550965537114
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Oct 4-19. Autumnfest at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 800-452-2223, https:// www.7springs.com
Oct 4. Delmont Apple ‘n Arts Festival. Delmont, Delmont. 724-325-8867, https://www.delmontapplenarts.com
Oct 4-5. Smicksburg’s Fall Festival. Smicksburg, Smicksburg. 814-257-8696, https://www.visitsmicksburg.com/
Oct 4. Apple Festival at Indiana County Conservation District. Indiana County Conservation District, Indiana. facebook.com/iccdpa
Oct 4. IUP Homecoming and Parade. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania, Indiana. www.iup.edu/homecoming/
Oct 4-5, 11-12, 13, 18-19, 25-26. Freedom Farms Fall Festival. Freedom Farms, Valencia. https://www. freedomfarmspa.com/fall-festival
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Oct 4. Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours. Historic Pithole City, Pleasantville. 814-827-2797, drakewell.org
Oct 5. Underground Railroad Walking Tour. West Market Street, Blairsville. 412-658-2335, https://undergroundrailroadblairsvillepa.com/
Oct 5. A Taste of Ireland ~ The Irish Music and Dance Sensation. The Scottish Rite Cathedral, New Castle. https://www.cathedralnewcastle.com/ events-calendar/
Oct 10-12. Fort Ligonier Days. Fort Ligonier, Ligonier. 724-238-3680, https://www.fortligonierdays.com/
Oct 10-12. Bantam Trailfest. Bantam Quarry, Portersville. 724-256-4050, https://www.bantamjeepfestival.com/
Oct 11. Western Pennsylvania Pedal Tractor Pull Championship. Ox Hill Community Fairgrounds, Home. https://oxhillfair.org/
Oct 18-19. Potter’s Studio Tour. Various locations, Indiana. 814-257-8960, https://www.potterstour.com/
Oct 25. Halloween Parade at the Indiana Mall. Indiana Mall, Indiana. www. indianamallpa.com/
Oct 25. Murder Mystery Dinner Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Titusville. https://octrr.org
Oct 25. Halloween Train. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Titusville. 814-6761733, octrr.org/
NOVEMBER
Nov 1-2, 8-9. Smicksburg Old Fashioned Country Christmas Open House. Smicksburg. www.visitsmicksburg.com/
Nov 1. Christmas Festival. The Property at Nova Destinations, Pulaski. https://events.nova.wine/event/christmas-festival-2025
Nov 8. VFW #4793 Fall Craft and Vendor Show. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. visitgreene.org/ event/vfw-fall-craft-show/
Nov 8-9. WeihnachtsMarkt (German) Christmas Market. Harmony Museum Grounds, Harmony. 724-452-7341, harmonymuseum.org
Nov 11. Veterans Day Parade. Downtown Indiana, Indiana. https://downtownindianapa.org/events
Nov 21. Lucy Donnelly Memorial Fund “It’s A Wonderful Life” Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade. IRMC Park, Indiana. 724-388-9540, https:// www.visitindianacountypa.org/iawl/
Nov 22. 2025 Holiday Tea at The Silas Clark House. Silas M. Clark House, Indiana. 724-463-9600, https://www.hgsic. org/event-details/2025-holiday-tea
Nov 28-30. Family Fun Weekend at Mytrysak Family Tree Farm. Mytrysak Family Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-4630570, https://mytrysakfamilytrees.com/
Nov 29. Waynesburg’s Christmas on High Street. Downtown Waynesburg, Waynesburg. https://www.waynesburgfire.com/waynesburg-christmas/
