Fall Festivals, Halloween Frights: 5 Things To Do In PA This Weekend

PENNSYLVANIA — Fall is in full swing as we prepare to turn the calendar to October on Sunday, and there are plenty of seasonal events in the Philadelphia metro area to check out.

Patch looked at the events calendar, and rounded up five things to do this weekend (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1) in southeast Pennsylvania. Here are some ideas:

Celebrate 150 years of Ardmore

Downtown Ardmore comes alive for the second annual "Fall for Ardmore," celebrating the community's 150th anniversary. The celebration promises shopping, food, beer, live music, and fun activities for the whole family. Admission to Fall for Ardmore is free, with food and drink for sale.

• Schauffele Plaza (99 Cricket Terr.), Ardmore
• Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Indulge your spooky side with vendors and film showings

Fright Fest and Delco's Arcade of Unearthly Delights is an all-day celebration of "everything horror, gothic, and macabre." The Arcade features more than 20 vendors, food trucks, raffles, and more. The evening event features two blocks of spine-tingling horror films.

• Media Community Center, 301 N Jackson St, Media
• Saturday, Sept. 30. Events from 12 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 11 p.m.
• Tickets: Day admission $5, evening admission $15

Say hello to fall in Philly's Midtown Village

The 16th annual Midtown Village Fall Festival attracts thousands of visitors to explore its local boutiques, restaurants, and other businesses while enjoying live entertainment and sampling from merchants and vendors.

• Midtown Village, Philadelphia (various locations on 13th Street, Chestnut Street, Drury Street, Sanson Street, and Chancellor Street)
• Saturday, Sept. 30 from 12 to 8 p.m.

Explore a former prison for some spine-tingling scares

The infamous Eastern State Penitentiary is in full spooky season, as its annual Halloween Nights events are underway. This year, Halloween Nights has three reimagined experiences along with many returning visitor favorites. Now through Nov. 11, the historic site is serving up scares, music, dancing, food, drink and more — read more here on Patch.

• Address: 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia
• Dates: Sept. 22 to Nov. 11 (select dates and times)
• Tickets: Starting at $39.

Or, head out to one of these ongoing fall events:

Fall Festival Weekends At Charlann Farms

• Address: 586 Stony Hill Rd, Morrisville
• Dates: Sept. 23 to Oct. 29 (Saturdays and Sundays), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Tickets: Prices vary.

Fall Fest At Shady Brook Farm

• Address: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley
• Dates: Sept. 8 to Oct. 29 (weekends and select dates)

Scarecrows in the Village

• Address: Peddler’s Village, Lahaska
• Dates: Sept. 11 – Oct. 29