10 Can’t-Miss Things To Do In The Philadelphia Region This October

PHILADELPHIA — October typically hits a weather sweet spot — not too hot and not too cold — making it the perfect time to squeeze in some can’t-miss events in Philadelphia.

October is known for Halloween, but it’s also a great time for harvest festivals, public awareness walks, Oktoberfest celebrations, and big games.

Before you know it, the winter holidays will overtake your calendar. Be sure to schedule date night, family day or even “you” time before October slips away.

To help you fill out your calendar, we’ve rounded up 10 can’t-miss events from around the Philadelphia area.

Ardmore Day

• October 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Schauffele Plaza, Cricket Avenue, Ardmore, PA, 19003

Scarecrows in the Village

• Now through Oct. 26, Peddlers Village, 2400 Street Road, New Hope, PA 18938

Rocky Run

• Nov. 8, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

The Glenside Fire Company Stop, Drop & Run 5K

• Oct. 12, 9 a.m., Glenside Fire Company, 210 W. Glenside Ave., Glenside, PA 19038

Sacred Spaces & Storied Places

• Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Laurel Hill West, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Fall Bazaar

• Oct. 10, 11 a.m., Normandy Farms Estates, 9000 Twin Silo Dr, Blue Bell, PA, 19422

Fall Festival Weekends 2025

• Now through Oct. 26, Charlann Farms, 586 Stony Hill Rd, Morrisville, PA, 19067

Light the Night Pink Ft. The Mr. Bucks County Competition Awards Ceremony/ Fashion Show

• Oct 16, 6 p.m., South State Street, Newtown, PA

MACPS Carnivorous Plant Show

Oct. 11, 9a.m., Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA, 19041

Autumn Under the Glass - A Greenhouse Fall Festival

• Oct. 10, 5 p.m., 224 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, PA, 19343

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