PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — ’Tis the season for boos and brews.
Eastern State Penitentiary is kicking off its annual haunted house attraction, Peddler’s Village is putting its uniquely decorated scarecrows on display, and a few neighborhoods are hosting Oktoberfest-like festivals.
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EVENT: Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
DATE: Select nights through Nov. 13
WHERE: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Fairmount
DETAILS: Eastern State Penitentiary celebrates spooky season with 15 different attractions within its walls. There will be haunted houses, immerse walk-throughs and performances, themed bars and lounges, and plenty of opportunities to learn about the penitentiary’s history.
PRICE: Tickets start at $34
EVENT: Scarecrows in the Village
DATE: Through Oct. 30
WHERE: Peddler’s Village, 100 Peddlers Village, New Hope
DETAILS: The 42nd annual Scarecrows in the Village has more than 100 scarecrows on display, and you can vote for your favorite. There will also be live music, pumpkin painting and fall-inspired specials at local restaurants.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Ardmore Oktoberfest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Schauffele Plaza, 99 Cricket Terrace, Ardmore
DETAILS: The 11th annual Oktoberfest has some local and seasonal beer favorites. There will also be German-inspired fare like bratwurst, pretzels and more.
PRICE: Tickets start at $24
EVENT: Kölsch Fest
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Love City Brewing, 1023 Hamilton St., Callowhill
DETAILS: Enjoy some German-style beers at Love City Brewing in its outdoor space. Your $10 ticket gets you a glass and your first beer, and each extra pour is $3.
PRICE: $10
EVENT: Fall Fest
DATE/TIME: Through Oct. 30
WHERE: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
DETAILS: Fall is here! Shady Brook Farm is celebrating with wagon rides, a five-acre corn maze, sunflowers, pumpkin picking, live music, and more.
PRICE: $20 online, $25 in-person
EVENT: Last chance for Summerfest
DATE: Last day is Sunday
WHERE: Delaware River Waterfront, 101 S. Columbus Blvd., Penn’s Landing
DETAILS: It’s the last weekend to participate in Summerfest’s many activities, like roller skating, boardwalk games, rides, mini golf, and more.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Arts Montco Week
DATE: Through Sept. 26
WHERE: Different locations across Montgomery County
DETAILS: More than 200 arts and culture venues are opening their doors for special arts programming. Get your fill of live music, live theater, comedy clubs and more.
PRICE: Pricing varies
EVENT: Opening Celebration of “The Stories We Wear”
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Penn Museum, 3260 South St., University City
DETAILS: Come out for this celebration of Penn Museum’s new exhibit, “The Stories We Wear.” View fashion from the past 2,500 years and how clothing has always been a way for a person to express themselves. There will be 250 pieces of attire, jewelry, uniforms, regalia, and tattoos on view.
PRICE: Included with museum admission
EVENT: Horticulture Volunteer Day
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bartram’s Garden, 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Southwest Philadelphia
DETAILS: Volunteers will help with a variety of upkeep around the gardens, including seasonal planting, weeding, invasive species removal, and greenhouse maintenance.
PRICE: Free with registration
EVENT: Doylestown Music Fest
DATE: Through Saturday
WHERE: Dommel Way parking lot, near Court and State streets, Doylestown
DETAILS: Support local musicians and arts in Doylestown with a local line-up to groove to. Restaurants, bars, cafes, merchants, churches and museums in the area will all play host to a series of shows through Saturday night.
PRICE: Pay as you go