Tri-County Event Calendars

Tri-County Edition

September/October 2008 ~ Family Events Calendar

September Events October and Beyond Ongoing Events

August 28
Family Movie Night, ages 10 & under w/adult, 7 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org

Step Afrika! Visiting Artist Series, 8 pm, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester Univ., West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-436-2266 http://www.wcupa.edu/

Watercolor Landscapes, ages 6 & up, 1:30 – 3 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

August 30
Family Ice Cream Concert with Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band, 7:30 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

August 30 -- September 1
65th Annual Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show & Country Fair, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, Glenmoore ($) 610-458-3344 http://www.ludwigshorseshow.org

Chadds Ford Hospitality Days -- Barns-Brinton, John Chads houses, candle-making, open hearth cooking, Chadds Ford Historical Society (Free) 610-388-7376 http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/

Labor Day Weekend Jazz Festival, Noon -- 6 pm, Chaddsford Winery, Chadds Ford ($) 610-388-6221 http://www.chaddsford.com/site/index.asp

August 31
Animals at Pennsbury: Then & Now, 1 – 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($, pre-reg, space limited) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

Fireworks & Fountains 2008 -- Big Band & Broadway music, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 x100 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens Fireworks & Fountains, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

September 2 -- 23 (Tue)
The Language of Film, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr ($, pre-reg) 610-527-9898
http://www.brynmawrfilm.org/08_Language_of_film_NEW.html

September 2 & October 7
Amateur Radio License Examination, 7 -- 9 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg at least 24 hours before exam) 610-517-5074 or 215-257-2009 http://www.youseemore.com/lansdale/calendar

September 2 – November 23
Autumn’s Colors, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

September 3
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “Stonewalled: Fresh Research on Walls and Bridges,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

September 3 & 17
Children’s Story Hour and Craft, 11 am – Noon, Coventry Mall, Pottstown (Free) 610-327-0700

September 3, October 1 & November 5
Teen Consultants -- review books for YA collection, share program ideas, ages 12 -- 18, 6 -- 7 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

September 4, 11, 18 & 25
 
Farmer’s Market on Main Street, 11 am -- 5 pm, The Norristown Farmers’ Market, Main & Swede streets, Norristown, 610-277-6363 x23
http://www.norristown.org

Storytime at Starbucks, 1 pm, by Avon Grove Library, at Starbucks Shoppes at Jenners Village Center, West Grove (Free) 610-869-2004 http://www.ccls.org

September 5
“Alien,” 1979 - R, 9:45 pm, First Friday Night at The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Barclay Friends 115th Anniversary Celebration -- of serving older adults in the Quaker tradition, 5:30 -- 7:30 pm, Anne’s Garden, Barclay Friends, West Chester (Free) 610-696-5211 http://bf.kendal.org/features/Events.aspx

Boyertown Area YMCA 5 Grand Club -- proceeds benefit Y’s Golden Rule Scholarship Program, Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie ($, pre-reg) 610-369-9622 x229
http://www.boyertownymca.org/

Dave Knoeckilein Gallery Opening, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville (Free) 610-983-9430 http://www.phoenixvillageartcenter.org

First Friday Art Stroll -- arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square, 6 -- 9 pm, Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-8188
http://www.historickennettsquare.com/events.html

Friday Nights -- Summer Nights Series -- exclusive middle-schoolers, after-hours DJ party, 6:30 -- 10:30 pm, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070
http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

September 5 -- 6
A Winterthur Silver Symposium, “American Silver of the Early Nineteenth Century,” Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Wilmington ($, pre-reg) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

September 5 – 7
8th Annual Scottish/Irish Festival, Green Lane Park, Green Lane (Free) 215-234-4528 http://www.glpsifestival.org

32nd Annual Hay Creek Fall Festival, Historic Joanna Furnace, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388 http://www.haycreek.org

Laurels at Landhope International Combined Driving Event – trade fair, kids corner, music, food, games, 8 am, West Grove ($, pre-reg) 610-486-0710 or http://www.laurelscde.com
http://www.laurelscde.com

Philadelphia National Stamp Exhibition, Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia (Free) 610-354-8212 http://www.vfconventioncenter.com

September 5 -- 7 & 12 -- 13
“Jekyll and Hyde,” 8 pm & 2 pm, Sep 7, The Barn Playhouse, Jeffersonville ($, pre-reg) 610-539-BARN
http://barnplayhouse.org/season/2008
/jekyllhyde.htm

September 5 -- November 1 (Fri & Sat)
Shadows of West Chester -- explore the ghosts of West Chester, The Lincoln Room, 28 West Market St., West Chester ($) 610-696-2102 http://www.wcbid.com/programs.php?id=80

September 5 -- November 30
“Global Suburbia” Exhibit -- art regarding the suburbs from around the world, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown (Free) 215-887-4882
http://abingtonartcenter.org/

September 6
25th Annual Market Day -- collectibles, antiques, jewelry, toys, crafts, w/food, ice cream, 9 am -- 4 pm, Richard Wall House Museum, Elkins Park (Free) 215-887-1000 http://www.cheltenhamtownship.org

Barclay Friends Festival of Gardens, 10 am -- 3 pm, West Chester Garden Tour ($, pre-reg) 610-696-5211 or gardentour@bf.kendal.org
http://bf.kendal.org/features/Events.aspx

Bench Press Competition, ages 16 & up, weigh-ins, 11 am; competition, 12:30 pm, Pottstown Family YMCA, Pottstown ($, pre-reg, prizes per weight class, overall champions), 610-323-7300 http://www.pottstownymca.org/

“Fall Migration” Birds of Longwood Tour, 9 am -- Noon, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

Fireworks & Fountains 2008 -- Big Band & Broadway music, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 x100 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

First Free Saturday -- Classic Car Show, 5 -- 9 pm; Artist Reception at Gallery on High, 5 -- 8 pm; Music on the River, 2 -- 5 pm, Riverfront Park, Pottstown (Free) 610-970-6500 http://www.pottstown.org/

Garden Discovery Series: Creating Critters -- using natural materials, 11 am -- 3 pm, The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ($) 215-247-5777 http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/

Harvesting of Honey -- begins w/removal of honey frames from hives, 9 am -- 3pm w/noon break, The Historic Grange Estate, Havertown ($) 610-446-4958
http://www.thegrangeestate.org/

Kite Making Workshop, 1 – 4 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839 http://www.berksmuseums.org/heritage/

Limerick Community Day -- at NorthLand, the land of inflatable games for all ages, 11 am -- 4 pm, Limerick Community Park, Limerick (Free) 610-495-1500
http://www.northpointecommunity.org

Milkshake Kids Concert & Comic John Hadfield, ages 2 -- 7, pre-show activities, 9 am; show & concert, 10:30 am -- 1 pm, Owen J. Roberts High School, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-453-7671 http://www.chestercountyconcerts.com/

Oaks Fire Company Parade & Housing -- 100th fire company anniversary, 1 pm, parking lot at Wyeth w/ceremonies at Fire Station, Green Tree Road, Oaks (Free) 610-933-9179 http://www.oaksfire.org/

“Walt Wagner,” 7:30 pm; beginner swing dance lesson, 8 pm; show time, 9 pm -- midnight, Swing Kat Entertainment, The Ballroom on High, Pottstown ($) 610-348-6727 http://www.swingkat.com/

September 6 -- 7
23rd Annual Mushroom Festival, Sat, 10 am -- 11 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 5 pm, Kennett Square ($) 888-440-9920 http://www.mushroomfestival.org

Battle of Brandywine reenactment -- lectures, craft demos, kids activities, 10 am -- 5 pm, Brandywine Battlefield, Chadds Ford ($) 610-459-3342
http://www.ushistory.org/brandywine/brandywine.htm

Brandywine Arts Festival, Brandywine Park, Wilmington, DE ($) 302-475-6350 http://www.brandywineartsfestival.org/page.php?1

Chadds Ford Days -- craft demos, games, art, food, historic house tours, 10 am -- 5 pm, Chadds Ford Historical Society, Chadds Ford (Free) 610-388-7376 http://www.thebrandywine.com/special/chadds_ford_days2001.html

Healthy Habits Weekend -- nutrition, fitness, healthy foods scavenger hunt, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070 http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

Zippity Zoo Days -- wild art stations, discovery cart, live animal presentations, Sat, 10 am -- 5 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 4 pm, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington (Free) 302-571-7747
http://www.brandywinezoo.org/

ZooSnooze Family Campout -- flashlight nocturnal animal tour, dinner & breakfast by Panera Bread, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 x225 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

September 6 -- 7, 13 -- 14, 20 -- 21 & 27 -- 28
Harvest Hayrides, 10 am -- 5 pm, Linvilla Orchards, Media ($) 610-876-7116 http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

September 6 -- October 31 (Wed -- Sun)
Apple Sales -- pick your own apples, 9 am -- 4 pm, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson (Free Admission) 610-582-8773
http://www.nps.gov/hofu/

September 6, 13, 20 & 27
Farmstand at Grumblethorpe -- fresh local vegetables, hand-cranked ice cream, fruits, herbs, flowers, 9 am -- 3 pm, Grumblethorpe Historic House and Garden, Germantown, 215-842-1608 http://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/M22738

September 6 & 20
Open Mic Night, 6 -- 8 pm, Village Coffeehaus & Books, Skippack (Free) 484-961-7130 http://www.villagecoffeehausandbooks.com/

September 6 -- 27
Fall Student Faculty Show -- work of summer campers (opening reception Sep 6, 5 -- 8 pm), The Gallery School of Pottstown & Gallery on High, Pottstown (Free) 610-326-2506 http://www.galleryonhigh.com/

September 6 -- November 9  
Pumpkinland Harvest Festival, Linvilla Orchards, Media, 610-876-7116 http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

September 7
Eureka! Family Fun -- play and make art together workshop, 11 am -- 3 pm, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown ($) 215-887-4882 http://abingtonartcenter.org/

Flea Market, 7 am -- 2 pm; Toy Show, by Gallagher Productions, 8 am -- 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/5938.htm

Fresh StART Workshop for Kids -- sculpture or printmaking, ceramics or collage, jewelry or fibers, 1 -- 4 pm, Main Line Art Center, Haverford (Free) 610-525-0272 http://www.mainlineart.org/

“Gold Diggers of 1933,” (1933) 2 pm, The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Grandparents Day Event, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070 http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

Historic Trades – joyner and blacksmith, 1 – 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

Open House at the Community Arts Center -- new Duke Gallery, tour historic grounds, meet instructors, Noon -- 3 pm, Community Arts Center, Wallingford (Free) 610-566-1713 http://www.communityartscenter.org

September 7 – 28 (Sundays)
Ice Cream “Sundays,” Noon – 3 pm, bring a lunch or buy on site, Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster ($) 717-569-0401 www.landisvalleymuseum.org

September 7 -- November 23
Double Lives: American Painters as Illustrators, 1850-1950, Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford ($) 610-388-2700
http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/

September 8
Book Discussion, “Three Cups of Tea,” by Greg Mortenson, 7 pm, Media Upper Providence Free Library, Media (Free) 610-566-1918 http://www.medialibrary.org/

“Fall Migration” Birds of Longwood Tour, 9 am -- Noon, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

WCPL Teen Advisory Board Meeting -- grades 6 -- 12, 6:30 -- 7:45 pm, West Chester Public Library, West Chester (Free) 610-696-1721 http://www.ccls.org

September 8 -- October 26
Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Competition & Display, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (Free) 215-794-4000 http://peddlersvillage.com/

September 8 -- December 31 (Mon -- Sat)
Faith Orchard -- modern, antique apples & cider, pears, seasonal fruits, gift/thrift shop, 10 am -- 6 pm, 42 Crusher Rd. off Rt. 724 or Rt. 345, between Birdsboro & Pottstown, 610-582-4401 http://www.legacypublishinggroup.com/stores/default.asp?x=1&y=1&zipcode=19470

September 9
Daddy's Spirit Golf Tournament & Dinner, Noon, tournament registration; 6 pm, Reception & Buffet Dinner, Philmont Country Club, Huntington Valley ($, pre-reg) 610-710-1477 http://www.DaddysSpirit.org

September 9 & 11
Letterpress Printing Family Workshop, ages 6 & up, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Sep 11, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

September 9 – May 3, 2009
Masters of American Photography, Reading Public Museum, Reading ($) 610-371-5850 http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org

September 10
Bird is the Word -- a first look at birds, ages 3 -- 6 w/adult, 1 pm, Norristown Farm Park, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 215-234-8497 http://www.parks.montcopa.org

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture -- George de Benneville and the Schwenkfelders, Noon, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg (Free) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/default.htm

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “What’s Up? Meet the Big Trees of Winterthur,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

September 11
Commemorative Ceremony, 6 pm, Flag Pole near Washington’s Headquarters, Brandywine Battlefield, Chadds Ford ($) 610-459-3342 http://www.ushistory.org/brandywine/brandywine.htm

Los Lonely Boys, 7:30 pm, Keswick Theatre, Glenside ($, pre-reg) 215-572-7650 http://www.keswicktheatre.com/

The Friends of Berks County Public Libraries is co-sponsoring a talk by “Jodi Picoult,” 7 pm, Scottish Rite Cathedral, West Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-655-6365 http://www.berks.lib.pa.us/friends.htm

September 11 & 18 Introduction to Old German Print, 7 -- 9 pm, by Dr. Allen Viehmeyer, Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville ($, pre-reg) 215-256-3020 http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

September 12
“Global Suburbia” Exhibition Party, 6 -- 8 pm, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown ($; AAC members free) 215-887-4882 http://abingtonartcenter.org/

September 12 -- 14
The 100 Motorcars of Radnor Hunt -- classic cars, motorcycles, carriages, Sep 14, Radnor Hunt, Radnor ($, pre-reg) 610-353-3536http://www.radnorconcours.org/HTML/home.html and http://www.radnorconcours.org/HTML/100motorcars.html

September 12 -- October 5
“Driving Miss Daisy,” call for times, Hedgerow Theatre, Media ($, pre-reg) 610-565-4211 http://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/

September 13
2nd Saturday Media -- art, music, poets, authors, dancers, 6 -- 9 pm, downtown Media (Free) 610-566-5210 http://www.mediaborough.com/

2008 Trappe Days, Trappe (Free) Rain Date, Sep 20; 610-489-7181http://www.trappeborough.com

Autumn Lecture Series, “Counting a Million Hawks: Tales from the Veracruz River-of-Raptors Watchsite,” 6 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961http://www.hawkmountain.org/

Brian Culbertson & The Funk Experience w/special guest Average White Band, 8 pm, Keswick Theatre, Glenside ($, pre-reg) 215-572-7650 http://www.keswicktheatre.com/

Everyday Rhythms Exhibit -- traces evolution of musical instruments by Mercer’s 19th & 20th c. artifact collection, Mercer Museum, Doylestown ($) 215-345-0210http://www.mercermuseum.org/index.htm

Free Guided Wildlife Walk, ages 6 & up w/adult, 9 am -- 10:30 am, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown (Free) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Hearth Cooking Class, 9:30 am -- 3 pm, at Antes House, by Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville (Donation, pre-reg) 215-256-3020 http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

In Search of Beavers -- indoor program, visit active beaver lodge, 6 pm, Green Lane Nature Center, Green Lane (Free, pre-reg) 215-234-8497 http://www.parks.montcopa.org

Introduction to Old German Print, 10 am -- 3 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg PA ($, pre-reg, 1 hour lunch break) 215-679-3103
http://www.schwenkfelder.com

Milling Demonstration & Children’s Book Signing at The Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, for all ages, from 10 am – 4 pm, $, 610-827-1906. Celebrate the release of a new children’s book about the Mill, written by Carolyn Eaglehouse and illustrated by Dru Kring www.anselmamill.org

Miss Janet’s StoryCraft -- “Back to School” theme, grades 1 -- 4, 1 -- 2 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg) 215-855-3228
http://www.youseemore.com/lansdale/calendar

Mushroom Walk, 10 am, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6961
http://www.hawkmountain.org/

Peaches & Stuff Festival -- peaches, food, petting zoo, kid’s games, crafts, artists, 11 am -- 5 pm, BranchCreek Community Church, Harleysville (Free) 215-256-0100
http://www.branchcreek.org/

School Blues Fun Daze -- crafts, black (smith) magic demo, toss cow pies, 10 am -- 4 pm, Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Media ($) 610-566-1725
http://www.colonialplantation.org/

Second Saturdays Garden Walk -- Architecture on the Estate, 1 pm, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

Wool Feather Tree Class, 10 am -- 1 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/default.htm

World Wrestling Alliance Pro Wrestling Event, 7:30 pm, Silverwing & WWWA Arena, Zern’s Farmer’s Market, Inc., Gilbertsville ($) 610-367-2899; WWA, 215-362-7184
http://www.zerns.com/Index.html

Zoo Fiesta -- endangered species in Latin American countries, craft, native costume parade, music, all ages, Noon -- 4 pm, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington ($) 302-571-7747
http://www.brandywinezoo.org/

ZooSnooze Family Campout -- flashlight nocturnal animal tour, dinner & breakfast by Panera Bread, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 x225 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

September 13 -- 14
2008 Scarecrow Festival -- pumpkin-painting, pie-eating contest on Sun, 10 am – 6 pm, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska (Free) 215-794-4000
http://peddlersvillage.com/

Arts & Crafts Festival, Linvilla Orchards, Media, 610-876-7116 http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

Harvest Moon Special – moonlight train ride, musical entertainment, & refreshments, 7:30 pm, WK & S Railroad, Kempton ($, pre-reg) 610-756-6469 http://www.kemptontrain.com/home.html

Rosita’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070
http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

Skippack Village Sidewalk Sale, Skippack, 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/index.htm

September 13, 27, October 4 & November 18 New Volunteer Orientation Sessions, 10 am -- 3 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville (Free, pre-reg) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

September 13 -- November 29 (Sat)
“Mister Toad and Company,” 11 am -- Noon, Hedgerow Theatre, Media ($, pre-reg) 610-565-4211http://www.hedgerowtheatre.org

September 14
22nd Annual Arts & Antiques Fair, 10 am – 5 pm, Centre Park, Reading (Free) 610-375-7860 www.centrepark.org

"A Day with George: Revolutionary Fun for Everyone!" 1 -- 4 pm at Historic Yellow Springs. Meet General Washington, soldiers, medical personnel. Hear music, play games, write with a quill pen, sample treats from Colonial times. Scavenger Hunt with Prize! FREE family event! 610-827-7414 or www.yellowsprings.org

“Baby Face,” (1933) 2 pm, The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228
http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Brown Bag Lunch Lecture -- George de Benneville and the Schwenkfelders, 2 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg (Free) 215-679-3103
http://www.schwenkfelder.com/default.htm

“Common and Less Common Herbs to Season Food,” 2 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing ($, pre-reg) 610-374-8839 http://www.berksmuseums.org/heritage/

Dining with William Penn -- foods established person’s status, what he planted, 1 pm, Hope Lodge Historic Site, Fort Washington (Free) 215-646-1595 http://www.ushistory.org/hope/index.html

DVRA at Elmwood Zoo -- “Storytime Around the Zoo” with Delaware Valley Reading Association, Noon, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($) 610-277-3825

http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/

First Pennsylvania Regiment Flintlock Shoot, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/calendar.htm

Gardenfest, 9 am – 5 pm, Hershey Gardens, Hershey ($) 717-534-3492 www.HersheyGardens.org

Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo, 10 am, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/

Hagley Museum Antique Car Show, 10 am -- 4 pm, Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, DE ($) 302-658-2400 http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/

Living History Theater: Parenting the Colonial Teen, 1 -- 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

Second Sunday Open House, 11 am – 4 pm, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading (Free) 610-374-4600 www.goggleworks.org

Tales of the Marbleheaders -- sailor stories, songs, knot-tying, 1 -- 2 pm, McKonkey Ferry Inn Section, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing (Free) 215-493-4076 http://www.ushistory.org/WashingtonCrossing/index.htm

The Sounds of Music … From the Hurdy-Gurdy to the Harmonium, 3 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Donation) 610-287-9349 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/

September 14 -- October 28
Marlborough Valley Corn Maze, call for times, Kennett Square ($) 484-886-6080 http://www.mvmaze.com/index.html

September 14 -- December 7
“Women’s Work?” Two Exhibitions Looking at Women’s Bodies of/as Work, Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art, Ursinus College, Collegeville (Free?) 610-409-3500 http://www.ursinus.edu/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=1024&srcid=308

September 15 -- October 24
Fall Session -- pre-school, after-school, day, evening, Saturday classes for kids & adults, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-983-9430 http://www.phoenixvillageartcenter.org

September 16
“Pennsylvania German Textiles” Public Program, by Alan Keyser, 7:30 pm, Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville (Free) 215-256-3020
http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

September 17
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “Hidden Gems of the Winterthur Garden,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

September 18
College Admissions Panel -- 3 half-hour sessions on admissions process, Q&A session, 7 -- 9 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free, pre-reg) 610-644-0138
http://www.easttownlibrary
.org/

September 18 – 20
Oley Valley Community Fair, Oley Fire Co. Fairgrounds, Oley (Free) 610-987-3469 www.oleyfair.org

September 19
“Jean de Florette,” (PG) 8 pm, by The Back Alley Theater, Kennett Square ($) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/events.html

XPN Welcomes Dave Stewart and His 30 Piece Rock Fabulous Orchestra, 8 pm, Keswick Theatre, Glenside ($, pre-reg) 215-572-7650 http://www.keswicktheatre.com/

September 19 -- 21
2nd Annual Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Festival, Kempton Community Center, Kempton ($, pre-reg for workshops) info@paenergyfest.com
http://www.paenergyfest.com/

Gem and Jewelry Show, Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia ($)
610-337-4000 http://www.vfconventioncenter.com/index.htm

Sept. 19 -- 28
“The Odd Couple” (Female Version) Reading Community Players, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-9106 http://www.rcptheatre.org/

September 20
Activate America 1 mile Family Fun Walk, all ages, 9:30 -- 10 am, Pottstown Family YMCA, Pottstown ($, free t-shirt to 1st 50 registrants and participants) 610.323.7300 http://www.pottstownymca.org/

Activate America Family Fit Fest -- fitness challenges, kid’s activities, chair massages, healthy lifestyle, all ages, 9 -- 11 am, Pottstown Family YMCA, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-7300 http://www.pottstownymca.org/

Adult Botany Walk, 9:30 -- 11 am, Eva R. Meng Wildlife Preserve, Lower Frederick, by Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Schwenksville (Free, pre-reg) 610-287-9383
http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org

Apple Festival & Pie-Eating Contest, Linvilla Orchards, Media, 610-876-7116
http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

“Boilermakers,” 7:30 pm; beginner swing dance lesson, 8 pm; show time, 9 pm -- midnight, Swing Kat Entertainment, The Ballroom on High, Pottstown ($) 610-348-6727 http://www.swingkat.com/

Children’s Beginning Raptor ID Workshop, ages 8 – 12, 10 am – 1:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg) Rain Date, Sep 21, 610-756-6961
http://hawkmountain.org/

Coffee Break -- coffee, pastries, visit w/“Global Suburbia” cartoon artist Hiro Sakaguchi, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown ($) 215-887-4882 http://abingtonartcenter.org/

“Colores Del Aqua” (The Colors of Water), 2 pm, by Renaissance Artist Puppet Company, at Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($) 610-375-4375
http://www.berkshistory.org

Community Swim, 11 am -- Noon, Pottstown Family YMCA, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-7300 http://www.pottstownymca.org/

Delaware County’s 5th Annual Riverfront Ramble 2008, 1 pm, 14 miles of riverfront from Marcus Hook to Tinicum, 610-565-3679 http://www.riverfrontramble.org/

Early Birds on the Perkiomen Trail -- songbird migration, 8 am, Central Perkiomen Valley Park, Schwenksville (Free, pre-reg, bring binoculars) 610-287-6970
http://www.parks.montcopa.org

Fall for Norristown Festival -- car show, food court, 8 Team Bocce Tournament, concerts, fire department Smoke House, 11 am -- 4 pm, Elmwood Park, Norristown (Free) 610-270-0420 http://www.norristown.org/

Free Guided Wildlife Walk, ages 6 & up w/adult, 9 am -- 10:30 am, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown (Free) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Furnace Operation Day, Historic Joanna Furnace, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388

http://www.haycreek.org/

Harvest Time, 10 am -- 5 pm, village and orchard, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson (Free) 610-582-8773 http://www.nps.gov/hofu/

“I’ve Never Hear of Montgomery Cemetery” -- historical significance and its residents, 10 am, by Historical Society of Montgomery County, Montgomery Cemetery, Norristown (Free) 610-272-0297 http://www.hsmcpa.org/

Miss Stephanie’s Story Time & Craft -- “Birds” theme, ages 4 -- 6, 1 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg) 215-855-3228 http://www.youseemore.
com/lansdale/calendar

NBC -- TV’s Last Comic Standing National Tour -- show finalists appear live, 8 pm, Keswick Theatre, Glenside ($, pre-reg) 215-572-7650 http://www.keswicktheatre.com/

Oktoberfest in Boyertown -- Farmers’ Market, craft fair, Noon -- 8 pm, Inner Core parking area, S. Reading Ave., Boyertown (Free) 610-369-3054 or manager@boyertownpa.org
http://www.boyertownpa.org

Practice in Reading Old German Print, 10 am -- Noon, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg PA ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

Reading Your Old German Print Documents, 1 -- 3 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg PA ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

Redware Pottery Class, 9 am -- 3 pm, by Denise Wilz, Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville ($, pre-reg) 215-256-3020 http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

Trappe Historical Society 10th Anniversary Celebration & Heritage Day, 10 am -- 4 pm, Henry M. Muhlenberg House, Trappe (Free) 610-489-7560 http://www.trappehistoricalsociety.org/index.htm

Upper Providence Township Community Day -- craft show, music & shows, children events, fireworks, 2 -- 6 pm, Black Rock Park, Phoenixville (Free) 610-933-9179
http://www.uprov-montco.org/commday.html

September 20 -- 21
17th Century Overnight Experience -- families dressed in period clothing for routine work, ages 6 & up, 4 pm -- 2 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($, pre-reg) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

42nd American Dahlia Society National Show, Sat, 1 -- 5 pm; Sun, 9 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/dahliashow.html

Dan Zanes & Friends Concert, 12:30, 2 & 3 pm, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($, pre-reg) 215-752-7070 http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

September 21
Bringing Trees Home -- learn from professional arborists, Noon -- 4 pm, Tyler Arboretum, Media (Free) 610-566-9134 http://www.tylerarboretum.org/

Broad Run Park Movie “Fright Night” -- “The Blob,” and “The Birds,” (PG) 7:30 pm, Broad Run Park, Downingtown (Free) 610-269-4174 http://www.westbradford.org/

Fall Nature Program, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/calendar.htm

Flea Market, 7 am -- 2 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307
http://www.leesportmarket.com/5938.htm

Funeral Foods, 1 -- 4 pm, Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg) 610-326-4014 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/cwp/view,A,3,Q,24487,historicsitesNav,|.asp

Locktender’s Open House & Fall Music Festival, 1 -- 5 pm, The Schuylkill Canal Association, Mont Clare (Free) 610-917-0021 http://www.schuylkillcanal.com/index.html

Native American Rock Shelters -- visit small shelter, Lenape use of native plants, 2 pm, Green Lane Park, Green Lane (Free, pre-reg) 215-234-8497 http://www.parks.montcopa.org

Open Hearth Cooking: The Bake Oven, 1 -- 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

Radnor Fall Festival -- music, kid’s rides, food, face painters, dog show, 1 -- 5 pm, Warren G. Fillipone Park, Wayne, 610-687-7698 http://www.waynebusiness.com/

Restaurant Festival, 11 am -- 4 pm, downtown West Chester (Free) Rain Date, Sep 28; 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterbid.com/events

“She Done Him Wrong,” (1933) 2 pm, The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Specialty Tour Taylorsville: An Early 19th c. Village, 1 pm, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing ($) 215-493-4076 http://www.ushistory.org/WashingtonCrossing/index.htm

“The Best Whale Watch Trip You Have Ever Been On,” 2 pm, Berks County Heritage Center, Wyomissing (Free, pre-reg) 610-374-8839 http://www.berksmuseums.org/heritage/

September 22
Fall Community Flea Market and Yard Sale, 7:30 am -- 1 pm, Carousel Parking Lot, King & Manatawny streets, Pottstown ($ for 6 foot table, pre-reg) 610-970-6607 to rent table http://www.pottstown.org/ParksAndRecPages/CommunityEvents/ParksAndRecSeasonalEvents/Fall/departments-parks_FallFleaMarket.htm#Flea

“The Food Supply” -- macrobiotics healthy way of eating integrating physical, spiritual, and planetary health, 6 pm, Downingtown Library, Downingtown (Free, pre-reg) 610-269-2741 http://www.ccls.org

September 23 & 25
A Schwenkfelder Celebration -- celebrate 274th anniversary of 1734 landing of Schwenkfelders, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Sep 25, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/default.htm

Book Club -- “Slummy Mummy,” by Fiona Neill, 6:30 pm, Downingtown Library, Downingtown (Free, pre-reg) 610-269-2741 http://www.ccls.org

September 24
Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “Low Maintenance, High Enjoyment Ground Covers,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

September 24 -- October 19
“The Persians,” 6-Play Series Productions, Peoples Light & Theatre, Malvern ($, pre-reg) 610-644-3500 http://www.peopleslight.org/home/index.php

September 25
8th Annual Upper Perkiomen Valley Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, 11 am -- 8 pm, Butter Valley Golf Port, Barto ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3336
http://www.upvchamber.org/
http://www.buttervalley.com/index.htm

Decorative Arts Workshop, 10 am -- 1 pm, Stenton Historic Site, Philadelphia ($, pre-reg) 215-329-7312 http://www.stenton.org/

Practice in Reading Old German Print, 7 -- 9 pm, by Dr. Allen Viehmeyer, Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville ($, pre-reg, prerequisite “Intro” class) 215-256-3020
http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

Tri-County Area Job Fair, 10 am -- 3 pm, Norco Fire Company, Route 724, Pottstown (Free) 610-326-2900 http://www.tricountyareachamber.com/Index.asp

September 26
Boyertown Area YMCA 11th Annual James K. Boyer Memorial Golf Outing -- benefits Golden Rule Scholarship Program, Noon, Twin Ponds Golf Club, Gilbertsville ($, pre-reg) 610-367-YMCA http://www.boyertownymca.org/

September 26 -- 28
Baby & Family Expo, Philadelphia Fall Home Show, Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia ($) 215-628-8330 x210

http://www.parents-express.net

GardenFair at Winterthur, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Wilmington, DE ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.gardenfair.org

Revolutionary War Encampment & 18th Century Market, 10 am -- 4 pm, Greenbank Mill, Wilmington (Free) 302-999-9001http://www.greenbankmill.org/

September 27
8th Annual Glenside Street Fair -- artists, juried crafts, sidewalk sales, food court, music, kids activities, 11 am -- 5 pm, Easton Road, Glenside (Free) Rain Date, Sep 28; 215-887-1000 http://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/

11th Annual Main Line 5K Run & Fun Walk, 8 -- 11 am, Main Line Chamber/Executive Commons Office Campus, Wayne ($, pre-reg) 610-687-6232 x100 http://www.mlcc.org

Attic Treasures Sale, 9 am -- 1 pm, The Historic Grange Estate, Havertown, 610-446-4958 http://www.thegrangeestate.org/

Book Sale, 9 am -- 4 pm, Downington Library, Downingtown (Free Admission) “Gently used” book donations appreciated; 610-269-2741 http://www.upperuwchlan-pa.gov/

Fall Fest -- family fun, food, music, fireworks, 1 -- 5 pm, Eagleville Park, Eagleville (Free) 610-539-8020 http://www.lowerprovidence.org

Fall Festival, 1 -- 5 pm, Eagleville Park, Eagleville (Free) 610-635-3508 http://www.lowerprovidence.org/

Family Day -- kick off the fall harvest with song, dance, playing on farm, 10 am -- 4 pm, Springton Manor Farm, Glenmoore (Free) 610-942-2450 http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/

Golden Pheasants Harvest Party -- hayrides, music, pumpkin-carving demos, games, 4 -- 7 pm, Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, DE ($) 302-658-2400 http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/

Grilling Day, 11:30 am -- 2:30 pm, by Storybook Musical Theatre, Abington, at Whole Foods Market, Jenkintown ($) 215-659-8550 http://www.storybookmusical.org

Meet the Fall Forest, 1 – 2:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($) 610-756-6961 http://hawkmountain.org/

Mouns Jones Country Fair -- traditional crafts, folk art, fall flowers, food & baked goods, 10 am – 4 pm, Village Green, Douglassville ($) 610-385-4762 www.historicpreservationtrust.org/index2.html

National Public Lands Day -- free tours of federal recreation land areas, 10 am -- 4 pm, including Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson (Free) 610-582-8773
http://www.nps.gov/hofu/

Paws 4 Life 10th Annual Dog Walk, 9 am, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell ($, pre-reg) 215-641-6518 http://www.gildasclubdelval.org/events.htm

Special Screening -- “Laurel & Hardy,” 2 pm, Saturday Kids Matinee, The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Tredyffrin Township Community Day -- games, food, music, entertainment, Wilson Farm Park, Chesterbrook (Free) 610-408-3626 http://www.tredyffrin.org/

September 27 -- 28
Civil War Re-enactment -- watch war between North & South, Sat, 10 am -- 5 pm; Sun, 10 am -- 3:30 pm, Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Media ($) 610-566-1725 http://www.colonialplantation.org/

September 27 -- October 25 (Sat & Sun)
Count’s Halloween Spooktacular -- wear costume, hayrides, live Halloween show, trick-or-treat, walk through Count’s castle, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070 http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

September 27 & December 6
Meadowbrook Farm Open House, 10 am, by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Meadowbrook Farm, Meadowbrook (Free) 215-887-5900
http://www.meadowbrookfarm.org/

September 28
City Rhythm Orchestra: Satchmo and The Duke -- 15-piece jazz band, 7 pm, The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Community Swim, 3 -- 4:30 pm, Pottstown Family YMCA, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-7300 http://www.pottstownymca.org/

“Freaks,” (1932) 2 pm, The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228
http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Garden Highlights, 1 -- 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

30th Annual CROP Hunger Walk, 1 pm, with The Open Line, Pennsburg, at Green Lane Park, Green Lane ($, pre-reg) 215-679-4112
http://theopenline.tripod.com/ and http://www.churchworldservice.org/CROP/

September 29
Independence Seaport Museum Bus Trip, 8 am -- 6 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

September 29, October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Chess Club -- beginners and all levels of players, ages 5 & up, 4:15 – 5 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free) 610-644-0138

http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

September 30 -- October 1
“Stomp,” 7:30 pm, Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-898-7299 http://www.sovereigncenter.com/

October 1
37th Annual Cultural & Historic Coach Tour, 7 am, New Hope Historical Society, New Hope ($) 215-8625652 http://www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org/index.htm

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “Estate History Ramble,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

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October 1
37th Annual Cultural & Historic Coach Tour, 7 am, New Hope Historical Society, New Hope ($) 215-8625652 http://www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org/index.htm

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “Estate History Ramble,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

October 1 & 15
Children’s Story Hour and Craft, 11 am – Noon, Coventry Mall, Pottstown (Free) 610-327-0700

October 1 -- November 5 (Wed)
Deciduous Trees -- identification characteristics, landscape uses, 9 -- 11 am or 7 -- 9 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

October 1 -- November 9
Harvest Hayrides, Linvilla Orchards, Media ($) 610-876-7116
http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

October 2
21st Annual Education & Career Fair, 8:30 -- 11:30 am, Gilbertsville Fire Company, Gilbertsville (Free) 610-326-2900 http://www.tricountyareachamber.com/Index.asp

Reading our Old German Print Documents, 7 -- 9 pm, by Dr. Allen Viehmeyer, Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville ($, pre-reg, prerequisite “Practice” class) 215-256-3020
http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

October 2 -- 4
2008 Stitching Jubilee, by Stoney Creek Collections, Inc., Valley Forge Convention Center, King of Prussia (Free) 800-243-1410 http://www.vfconventioncenter.com

October 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Farmer’s Market on Main Street, 11 am -- 5 pm, The Norristown Farmers’ Market, Main & Swede streets, Norristown, 610-277-6363 x23
http://www.norristown.org

Storytime at Starbucks, 1 pm, by Avon Grove Library, at Starbucks Shoppes at Jenners Village Center, West Grove (Free) 610-869-2004 http://www.ccls.org

October 3
50th Anniversary Celebration -- dinner, auction, 6 pm, Hotel du Village, by New Hope Historical Society, New Hope ($) 215-8625652 http://www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org/index.htm

“Blade Runner -- The Final Cut,” 9:45 pm, First Friday Night at The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

Debra Wentworth Gallery Opening, Phoenix Village Art Center, Phoenixville (Free) 610-983-9430 http://www.phoenixvillageartcenter.org

First Friday Art Stroll -- arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square, 6 -- 9 pm, Kennett Square (Free) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/events.html

Gallery Walk, by the Chamber of Commerce of Greater West Chester, downtown West Chester (Free) 610-738-3350 http://www.westchesterbid.com/events

On the Trail of Champion Trees -- join Big Tree Group, tour country for biggest, oldest, etc., 8 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg, lunch included) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

October 3 -- 5, 10 -- 12, 17 -- 30, November 1 -- 2
Autumn Moon Hayrides -- bonfire, marshmallow roasting, apple cider, Linvilla Orchards, Media ($) 610-876-7116
http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

October 3, November 7 & December 5
Gaming Tournaments -- gaming, “Guitar Hero,” pizza, 2 player levels, ages 10 -- 18, 5 -- 8 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free, pre-reg, GameStop certificates to winners) 610-644-0138 http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

October 3 -- January 4, 2009
Born to be Wild: Adventures in the Art of Motorcycle Design, Reading Public Museum, Reading ($) 610-371-5850 http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/

October 4
“3 Centuries in Berks Historic Property Tour,” 9 am – 4 pm, Historical Society of Berks County, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-375-4375 http://www.berkshistory.org/

Annual Apple Butter Frolic, 10 am -- 5 pm, Indian Creek Road Farm, Harleysville, by Mennonite Heritage Center ($) 215-256-3020 http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

Autumn Lecture Series, “Migrating Eagles and Wind Turbines: Filling the Information Void,” 6 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961
http://www.hawkmountain.org/

“Born to be Wild” Benefit Bike Run, 9 am registration, the Pagoda, ride along Skyline Drive to Reading Public Museum, Reading ($, pre-reg) 610-371-5850
http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/

Chester County Day -- Historic House Tour, 68th annual tour benefits Chester County Hospital, 10 am -- 5 pm, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-431-5301
http://www.thebrandywine.com/special/index.html

Everyday Rhythms Exhibit -- traces evolution of musical instruments by Mercer’s 19th & 20th c. artifact collection, Mercer Museum, Doylestown ($) 215345-0210
http://www.mercermuseum.org/index.htm

Fall Harvest Festival -- historical crafters, demos, hayrides, food, music, 10 am -- 4 pm, The Park at Newlin Grist Mill, Concordville (Free) 610-459-2359
http://www.newlingristmill.org

First Saturday, Pottstown (Free) 610-970-6500 http://www.pottstown.org/

Garden Discovery Series: Garden Headdress, 11 am -- 3 pm, The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ($) 215-247-5777 http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/

“Greaseband,” 7:30 pm; beginner swing dance lesson, 8 pm; show time, 9 pm -- midnight, Swing Kat Entertainment, The Ballroom on High, Pottstown ($) 610-348-6727 http://www.swingkat.com/

Nature’s Night Life Program Series: Bat Walk and Campfire, ages 6 & up w/adult, 7:30 -- 9 pm, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-469-8646

http://www.greenvalleys.org

Sidewalk Sale, 9 am -- 4 pm, downtown Kennett Square, 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/events.html

ZooSnooze Family Campout -- flashlight nocturnal animal tour, dinner & breakfast by Panera Bread, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 x225 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

October 4 -- 5
A Gathering Before the Storm -- furnace community reflects upon the country’s future, 10 am -- 4 pm, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson (Free) 610-582-8773 http://www.nps.gov/hofu/

Skippack Days -- crafts, food, entertainment, by Hennings Market, Skippack (Parking $) 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/index.htm

October 4 & 18
Open Mic Night, 6 -- 8 pm, Village Coffeehaus & Books, Skippack (Free) 484-961-7130 http://www.villagecoffeehausandbooks.com/

October 4 -- 25 (Sat & Sun)
Count’s Halloween Spooktacular -- wear costume, hayrides, live Halloween show, trick-or-treat, walk through Count’s castle, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070 http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

October 4, November 1 & December 6
Kids’ Dancing -- Latin America Style, ages 7 -- 15, 1 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg) 215-855-3228
http://www.youseemore.com/lansdale/calendar

October 4 -- November 15
“A Brush With Death” Exhibit, The Gallery School of Pottstown & Gallery on High, Pottstown (Free) 610-326-2506
http://www.galleryonhigh.com/

October 4 -- January 9, 2009
Who’s Your Daddy? Families In Early American Needlework, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883
http://www.winterthur.org/

October 5
31st Annual Marshalton Triathlon: Pedal -- Paddle -- Pace, 8:30 am -- 3 pm, Route 162, Marshalton ($, pre-reg) 610-696-9374 http://www.marshaltontriathlon.com

Fall Festival, 1 -- 3 pm, The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ($) 215-247-5777 http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/

Flea Market, 7 am -- 2 pm; Chicken Bar-B-Q, 10 am -- 2 pm & Train Meet, Reading Co. Hist. Society, 9 am -- 3 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport ($ Train Meet) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/5938.htm

Harvest Day -- 1770’s & 1830’s autumn customs, crafts, music, trades, games, 10 am -- 4 pm, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing ($) 215-493-4076
http://www.ushistory.org/WashingtonCrossing/index.htm

Historic Trades – joyner and blacksmith, 1 – 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($) 215-946-0400 http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

“Makin’ Music,” 4 pm concert, Linvilla Orchards, Media, 610-876-7116
http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

Malvern Fall Festival for the Arts and Paws in Park, 10 am -- 5 pm, King Street & Burke Park, Malvern ($) malvernfest@aol.com
http://www.malvernbusiness.com/

West Chester Rotary’s Annual Chili Cook-off, Noon -- 4 pm, Gay Street, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-692-3900 or 484-343-4577 http://www.westchesterchilicookoff.com/

October 5, 12 & November 2, 9, 16
Fall Foliage Express -- of Upper Chester Creek Valley, Noon, Market Street Station, West Chester ($) 610-430-2233
http://westchesterrr.com/

October 6
Book Discussion, “The Alchemist,” by Paul Coehle, 7 -- 8 pm, Media Upper Providence Free Library, Media (Free) 610-566-1918 http://www.medialibrary.org/

Revolutionary Germantown Festival -- Battle of Germantown 230th anniversary, 10 am -- 4 pm, Stenton Historic Site, Philadelphia & other preserved sites ($) 215-329-7312
http://www.stenton.org/
http://www.revolutionarygermantown.org

October 7
Autumn Senior Day -- music, activities, autumn beauty, tours, 9 am -- 5 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Kinder Nature Club: Wonderful Wetlands, ages 3 -- 5 w/adult, 12:30 -- 2 pm, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

October 7 & 9
Birth and Baptismal Certificate Family Workshop, ages 5 & up, 1:30 -- 3 pm; Oct 9, 3:30 -- 5 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

October 7 -- November 11 (Tue)
Botany IV -- learn about Cycle of Life, 1 -- 3 pm, or 7 -- 9 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

October 8
Kinder Nature Club: Wonderful Wetlands, ages 2 -- 4 w/adult, 10 -- 11 am, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Schwenkfelder Vocal Music to 1830 -- lecture w/library artifacts, music by The Monteverdi Singers from Moravian College, Noon, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/default.htm

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Walk -- “Native Plant Possibilities,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883
http://www.winterthur.org/

October 9
“Feathered Friends” -- bird variety, behaviors -- songs & games, story, craft, ages 3 -- 6, 1 -- 2:15 pm, Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Schwenksville ($, pre-reg) 610-287-9383 http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org

October 9 & 16
Introduction to Old German Handwriting, 7 -- 9 pm, by Dr. Allen Viehmeyer, Mennonite Heritage Center, Harleysville ($, pre-reg) 215-256-3020
http://www.mhep.org/index.htm

October 10
“Bringing Back the Bacons” for Conservation and Culture, by The French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust & The Association for the Colonial Theatre, 8 pm, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville ($, pre-reg) 610-917-1228 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/

October 10 -- 11
Women’s Festival of Art -- partnering w/Schuylkill Riverfront Festival to showcase local women artists, YWCA Tri-County Area, Pottstown (Free) 610-323-1888 http://www.ywcatricountyarea.org/

October 10 -- 12, 17 -- 30 & November 1 -- 2
Hayrides to the (friendly) Witch’s House -- stories, jokes, treats, bonfire w/marshmallow roasting, apple cider, Linvilla Orchards, Media ($) 610-876-7116 http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

October 11
2nd Annual Schuylkill River Festival, 11 am -- 4 pm, Riverfront Park, Pottstown (Free) 610-718-1847 or erika@galleryonhigh.com

http://www.galleryonhigh.com/

2nd Saturday Media -- art, music, poets, authors, dancers, 6 -- 9 pm, downtown Media (Free) 610-566-5210 http://www.mediaborough.com/

2008 Community Harvest Festival -- music, haunted hayrides, craft fair, games, food court, Noon -- fireworks finale, Curtis Arboretum, Wyncote (Free) Rain Date, Oct 12; 215-887-1000 http://www.cheltenhamtownship.org

Autumn Harvest Celebration -- seasonal activities, storytelling, evening bonfire, 4 -- 8 pm, Warwick County Park, Pottstown (Free) 610-469-1916 http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks/

Autumn Lecture Series, “The History, Mystery, Status and Conservation of the Cougar in the East,” 6 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961
http://www.hawkmountain.org/

Colonial Harvest Festival -- celebrate 231st Towamencin Encampment, craft demos, tours, military drills, 11 am -- 4 pm, Morgan Log House, Towamencin ($) 215-368-2480
http://www.morganloghouse.org/index.php

Fall Pumpkin Festival -- hayrides, haunted house, scarecrow making, ghost stories, Halloween bingo, Noon -- 5 pm, Miles Park, Lafayette Hill (Free) 610-825-0917
http://www.phillyfunguide.com/event.php?id=23283

Free Guided Wildlife Walk, ages 6 & up w/adult, 9 am -- 10:30 am, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown (Free) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Harvest Festival -- crafts, art exhibits, food, kid’s games, rides, music, 10 am -- 2 pm, Marshall Square Park, West Chester (Free) 610-692-7574
http://www.west-chester.com/regionalcal.php?z=2&c=&d=2008-10-11&t=d&f=l&p=1&time=1215746266

“Hawk Watch & Fall Migrants” Birds of Longwood Tour, 9 am -- Noon, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

Hay Creek Apple Festival, Historic Joanna Furnace, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388
http://www.haycreek.org/

Introduction to Old German Handwriting, 10 am -- 3 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg PA ($, pre-reg, 1 hour lunch break) 215-679-3103
http://www.schwenkfelder.com

Milling Demonstration & Applesauce-Making at The Mill at Anselma, Chester Springs, for all ages, from 10 am - 4 pm, $, 610-827-1906. Celebrate the harvest! The monthly grain milling demonstration will include applesauce-making and hot apple cider from Vollmecke Orchards. www.anselmamill.org

Miss Janet’s StoryCraft -- “Spiders, Ghosts & Goblins. OH MY!” theme, grades 1 -- 4, 1 -- 2 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg) 215-855-3228 http://www.youseemore.com/lansdale/calendar

Scouting Out History -- for Girl Scouts, 10 am -- 2 pm, Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, DE ($) 302-456-7182 http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/

Second Saturdays Garden Walk -- Fall Flowers and Fruits, 1 pm, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

Shades of Autumn -- condition, preserve, display fall leaves, foliage w/fresh flowers & greens, 9 am -- Noon, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000
http://www.longwoodlearning.org

Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye -- colonial gravestone carving traditions of PA, NJ, NY, and their meanings, 1 pm, Pottsgrove Manor Historic Site, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg) 610-326-4014 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/historicsites/cwp/view,A,3,Q,24487,historicsitesNav,|.asp

“Take a Bird to Lunch,” ages 5 & up w/adult, 2 -- 3 pm, Phoenixville Area Library, Phoenixville, by Green Valleys Association, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg) 610-469-8646
http://www.greenvalleys.org

Wild Adventure Program -- In Search of Tracks, Scat, and More Clues, 11 am, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/

World Wrestling Alliance Pro Wrestling Event, 7:30 pm, Silverwing & WWWA Arena, Zern’s Farmer’s Market, Inc., Gilbertsville ($) 610-367-2899; WWA, 215-362-7184
http://www.zerns.com/Index.html

ZooSnooze Family Campout -- flashlight nocturnal animal tour, dinner & breakfast by Panera Bread, Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown ($, pre-reg) 610-277-3825 x225 http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org

October 11 -- 12
Creepy Feature Show -- animal myths, legends w/Emperor Scorpions, bats, more, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 & 4:30 pm, Sesame Place, Langhorne ($) 215-752-7070
http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/index.aspx

October 11 & 12
Harvest Days with the Pumpkin Patch, 11 am – 5 pm, 49th annual celebration of Pennsylvania German life! Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster ($) 717-569-0401 www.landisvalleymuseum.org

Harvest Craft Fair, 9 am -- 4 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport (Free) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/5938.htm

Once Upon A Wolf, 1 & 4 pm, Dutch Country Players, Telford ($, pre-reg) 215-234-0966
http://www.dutchcountryplayers.com/index.html

October 11 -- 13
Fall Trains in the Garden at Garden Railway, The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ($) 215-247-5777 http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/

Philadelphia Shell Show & Festival, 11 am -- 3:30 pm, The Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia ($) 215-299-1000 http://www.ansp.org/

October 11, 18 & November 8
Reading with Animals -- w/Pals For Life, ages 6 & up, 1:30 -- 2:15 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free, pre-reg) 610-644-0138, http://www.palsforlife.org
http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

October 12
Bark in the Park -- 1 or 3 mile dog hike, vendors, demos, food, 1 pm, by Animal Welfare Project, Central Perkiomen Park, Schwenksville (Sponsor) 610-287-6970
http://www.animalwelfareproject.org/

First Pennsylvania Regiment Flintlock Shoot, Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro ($) 610-582-4900 http://www.danielboonehomestead.org/calendar.htm

Halloween Hijinx! With Segal Puppet Theatre & Company; David Fiebert, Puppeteer, infants -- age 7, 2 pm, Easttown Library, Berwyn (Free, pre-reg) 610-644-0138
http://www.easttownlibrary.org/

Living History Theater: The Sotcher Wedding -- 17th c. Quaker wedding customs, 1 -- 4 pm, Pennsbury Manor Historic Site, Morrisville ($) 215-946-0400
http://www.pennsburymanor.org/

Open House and Pumpkin Painting, 1 -- 4 pm, The Historic Grange Estate, Havertown ($ pumpkin painting) 610-446-4958 http://www.thegrangeestate.org/

Schwenkfelder Vocal Music to 1830 -- lecture w/library artifacts, music by The Monteverdi Singers from Moravian College, 2 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com/default.htm

Unity Walk -- “No Place for Hate” annual unity tribute walk, 2 pm; food & pre-walk activities, 1:30 pm, Boyertown Junior High West Center, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-3028
http://www.boyertownpa.org/index.aspx

Wild Grandparents! Games, activities, live animal presentations geared to grandparents and children, all ages, 1 -- 3 pm, Brandywine Zoo, Wilmington ($) 302-571-7747
http://www.brandywinezoo.org/

October 13
Annual Golf Outing -- proceeds benefit Terry Muzzy Foundation, Whitford Country Club, Downingtown ($, pre-reg) 610-269-1523 or info@downingtownchamber.org http://www.downingtownchamber.org

“Hawk Watch & Fall Migrants” Birds of Longwood Tour, 9 am -- Noon, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodgardens.org/

October 14
Kinder Nature Club: Feathered Friends, ages 3 -- 5 w/adult, 12:30 -- 2 pm, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Mountain Moonwalk, ages 12 & up w/adult, 7:30 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton ($, pre-reg, space limited) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org/

October 14 -- November 16
“Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure” -- based on original 1899 play by William Gillette, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, call for times, Hedgerow Theatre, Media ($, pre-reg) 610-565-4211 http://www.hedgerowtheatre.org/

October 15
Culture Café -- music, light refreshments, and discussion, 2 -- 4 pm, Abington Art Center, Jenkintown ($, pre-reg) 215-887-4882 http://abingtonartcenter.org/

Family Night -- Penn State, 7 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg) 215-855-3228 http://www.youseemore.com/lansdale/calendar

Kinder Nature Club: Feathered Friends, ages 2 -- 4 w/adult, 10 -- 11 am, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Wednesdays at Winterthur Garden Hike -- “Off the Beaten Path,” 11:30 am, Winterthur Museum Country Estate, Wilmington ($) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

October 15 -- November 19 (Wed)
Advanced Floral Design II, 1 -- 4 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

Basic Floral Design II, 6 -- 9 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

October 16
Home School Day -- hands-on activities, costumed interpreters, 10 am -- 1 pm, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing ($, pre-reg) 215-493-4076 http://www.ushistory.org/WashingtonCrossing/index.htm

William Penn Welcome Week -- family tours, programs on James Logan’s role as Penn’s secretary in early colonial PA, Stenton Historic Site, Philadelphia ($) 215-329-7312

http://www.stenton.org/

http://www.revolutionarygermantown.org

October 16 -- 20
Autumn Color Arrives, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org/

October 16, 30 & November 13
Hands-On History Day, 9 am – 2 pm, learn about the Pennsylvania Germans with hands-on projects, Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster ($) 717-581-0285 www.landisvalleymuesum.org

October 16 -- November 20
Beginning Watercolor, 10 am -- 1 pm, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

October 17
“Manon of the Spring,” (PG) 8 pm, by The Back Alley Theater, Kennett Square ($) 610-444-8188 http://www.historickennettsquare.com/events.html

Roller Skating Party, ages 4K -- 2nd grade, 6 -- 8 pm, Ringing Rocks Roller Rink, Pottstown ($, pre-reg) 610-970-6500 http://www.pottstown.org/ParksAndRecPages/CommunityEvents/ParksAndRecSeasonalEvents/Fall/departments-parks_RollerSkating.htm#RollerSkating

October 17 -- 18
Haunted Moonlight Tours -- learn site’s history, why Elizabeth’s ghost may not rest easy, Historic Keith House, Graeme Park, Horsham ($, pre-reg) 215-343-0965 http://www.ushistory.org/graeme/index.htm

Needlework Conference 2008, Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Wilmington ($, pre-reg) 800-448-3883 http://www.winterthur.org/

Quilt Show, 9 am -- 5 pm, Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport ($) 610-926-1307 http://www.leesportmarket.com/5938.htm

October 17 -- 30
Jack-O-Lantern Exhibit, Linvilla Orchards, Media, 610-876-7116
http://www.linvilla.com/index.php

October 18
Adult Botany Walk, 9:30 -- 11 am, Perkiomen Trail West, Upper Frederick Township, by Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy, Schwenksville (Free, pre-reg) 610-287-9383 http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org

All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival -- tractor-pulled hayride, pumpkin painting, crafts, cider-making, 1 -- 4 pm, Pennypacker Mills Historic Site, Schwenksville (Donation) 610-287-9349 http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org/

Autumn Lecture Series, “The State of North America’s Birds of Prey: Who is Increasing, Who is Decreasing, and Why,” 6 pm, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton (Free) 610-756-6961 http://www.hawkmountain.org/

“Backyard Wildlife,” ages 3 & up w/adult, 2 -- 3 pm, Henrietta Hankin Library, Chester Springs, by Green Valleys Association, Pottstown (Free, pre-reg) 610-469-8646
http://www.greenvalleys.org

Basket-Making with Tina Barrows -- make colonial style herb/cookie basket, 10 am -- 4 pm, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing ($) 215-493-4076
http://www.ushistory.org/WashingtonCrossing/index.htm

Boyertown Halloween Parade, 7 pm, Boyertown (Free) 610-369-3028 http://www.boyertownpa.org/index.aspx

Dracula and Costumed Ball -- excerpts from Dracula Ballet & a Costumed Ball, for all ages w/age appropriate kids games at the ball, 7:30 pm, by Schuylkill Valley Regional Dance Company, at The Hill School Center for the Arts, Pottstown ($) 484-941-0683
http://www.svrdc.info/

Fall Clean-Up, 9 am -- 1 pm, The Schuylkill Canal Association, Mont Clare (Free) 610-917-0021 http://www.schuylkillcanal.com/index.html

Free Guided Wildlife Walk, ages 6 & up w/adult, 9 am -- 10:30 am, Green Valleys Association, Pottstown (Free) 610-469-8646 http://www.greenvalleys.org

Furnace Operation Day, Historic Joanna Furnace, Geigertown ($) 610-286-0388
http://www.haycreek.org/

Halloween Parade, 10 am, begins at Mal’s Diner w/treats, crafts, Skippack (Free) Rain Date, Oct 26; 610-584-6004 http://www.bestofskippack.com/index.htm

Harvest Fest, Noon -- 5 pm, Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square (Donation) 610-444-1416 http://www.ansonbnixonpark.org/

Kennett Symphony’s “Sorcery & Spirits” -- Halloween themed w/piano soloist Konstantin Soukhovetski, 8 pm, Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, West Chester University, West Chester ($, pre-reg) 610-444-6363 http://www.kennettsymphony.org/

Miss Stephanie’s Story Time & Craft -- “Fall” theme, ages 4 -- 6, 1 pm, Lansdale Public Library, Lansdale (Free, pre-reg) 215-855-3228 http://www.youseemore.com/lansdale/calendar

Practice in Reading Old German Handwriting, 10 am -- Noon, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg PA ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

Reading Your Old German Handwritten Documents, 1 -- 3 pm, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg PA ($, pre-reg) 215-679-3103 http://www.schwenkfelder.com

Trick or Treat Designs -- fall flowers, pumpkins, wire & mesh, 9 am -- Noon, Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square ($, pre-reg) 610-388-1000 http://www.longwoodlearning.org

October 18 -- 19
27th Annual Highlands Craft Show -- furniture, clothing, jewelry, pottery, garden ornaments, birdhouses, The Highlands Mansion and Gardens, Fort Washington ($) 215-641-2687