The crunch of the leaves, the crisp air, football Sunday’s, hoodie weather, bonfires, and pumpkin everything! Yup, it’s that time of the year again Montco, and our “Happening Guide to Fall” 2012 is here. There’s just too many fun things to do in and around our area, so we put together a list of some festively fun places to visit in Montgomery County!
Northern Star Farm (Trappe)
Come out to Northern Star Farm for their 5th annual Fall Fest 2012!!
Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch!
Apple Launcher!
Corn Maze!
Pony Rides!
Farm animal petting zoo!
Food!
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides!
Children’s Hay Bale Cave
Assortment of fall decorative items for sale!
Music!
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm throughout October
Perfect Fall fun for the whole family!!!
http://northernstarfarm.net/
Abington Art Center (Abington)
All families will have a blast this Fall at A.A.C. for Eureka!!! Get ready to express your artistic ability, and the chance to explore the galleries while making art together. Just in time for Halloween, the project for October will be Mask Making! Costs $5 per project/ AAC Members FREE and no reservations are required. Drop in anytime from 1-3pm on Sundays! October 7, 14, 21, and 28th
Sponsored in part by the Rotary Club of Jenkintown
http://abingtonartcenter.org/
Merrymead Farm (Lansdale)
Lighting of the Great Pumpkin – Friday September 28th 6:45 PM Music, 7:30 PM Storytelling
Merrymead’s variety of pumpkins, squash, and gourds will delight the avid fall decorator! They have everything you need to decorate your home or office! For starters, they offer a huge variety of carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, straw bales, Indian corn, broom corn, and cornstalks! Stop in for local apples of all varieties and their very own cold crisp pasteurized Apple Cider!! They carry Courtland, McIntosh, Red & Golden Delicious, Gala, Jonathon, Winesap, and more!! Merrymead also makes their own famous Apple Cider Donuts! This Farm has literally everything to celebrate the arrival of Fall.
http://www.merrymead.com/
Kohler Farms (Horsham)
Apple Tasting and Hayrides!
Not sure what a Fuji apple tastes like? Can’t decide if you want to try that apple butter? Then come to the farm on September 29th and 30th to try them out. They will have samples of several apples as well as butters and cider. Hayrides will begin on Saturday too!
Book Your Hayride NOW!
Call now to book your class trip! They offer hayrides to pre-schoolers, playgroups, scouts, and birthday parties. Celebrate your child’s birthday with a hayride. Call now for details and to book your party or class trip. #215-646-4941 http://www.kohlerfarms.net/
Glencarin Museum (Bryn Athyn)
Admission: $8 Adults, $6 Seniors/Students with I.D., Members and children 4 and under Free. $20.00 family cap (up to 4 individuals in one household. Half price for additional guests).
Glencairn’s Halloween Festival has become an annual tradition for kids and adults alike. Explore the galleries and art by looking for clues in the Harry Potter scavenger hunt. Watch a demonstration of the ancient harvest-time art of wheat weaving, and learn how to make your own. Take self-guided tours of the whole Museum, and relax at the Castle Café. Please feel free to come in costume!
October 27, 2012 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
1001 Cathedral Rd
Bryn Athyn,PA 19006
Contact: 267 502 2600
http://www.glencairnmuseum.org/
Varner Farms (Collegeville)
Fall Harvest has begun at Varner Farms. Come out to pick your own apples any day from 9AM-6:30PM through mid October. A large corn maze is also open to the public during normal business hours. For those interested in wagon rides to a pumpkin patch, stop by 10AM-5PM on Saturdays or Monday through Friday 12-5PM. Varner Farms also offers educational apple and pumpkin tours during October. Children may be interested in visiting with the local farm animals which include sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, and mini horses.
http://www.varnerfarms.net/
Spring Mountain (Schwenksville)
Montgomery County’s Spring Mountain, a popular ski resort, is transformed into “Scream Mountain” during the month of October. Haunted hayrides as well as haunted chair lift rides take place 6:30-10:30PM Fridays/Saturdays and 6:30-9:30PM on Sundays. For those with small children looking for non-scary Halloween fun, visit Spring Mountain on October 22nd between 1-5PM to explore the Kids Maze, Bounce House, and to go on a traditional hayride.
http://springmountainadventures.com/placestostay.php
Freddy Hills Farms (Lansdale)
Visit the 25th Annual Freddy’s Fall Fest from 12-5PM every Saturday and Sunday during the month of October. The event features $2.50 hayrides to the pumpkin patch, a corn maze, cider, funnel cake, and pony rides. A highlight of the Fall Fest are the pig races held each weekend day at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30PM!
http://www.freddyhill.com/
Maple Acres Farm Market (Plymouth Meeting)
Maple Acres Farm Market boasts a selection of pumpkins and gourds “that come in almost any shape, size, and color.” Open from 8AM-7PM daily, a variety of other fall crops have recently arrived, including squash, turnips, broccoli, and apples. Hayrides are tentatively scheduled for October 28th, be sure to check the website for further details.
http://mapleacresfarmmarket.com/
Hatboro Halloween Stroll
Hatboro, PA
October 27th, 2012 2-4PM
Children are invited to Trick or Treat at businesses in downtown Hatboro
The Highlands Mansion Pumpkin Show
Ft. Washington, PA
Sunday, October 28, 2012 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
See over 120 artistically carved pumpkins arranged throughout the Sinkler Garden. Images of politicians, famous cartoon characters, heroes from literature and stars of stage and screen will all be on view. Admission charged.
Halloween Magic Show
Warminster, PA
Sunday, October 28, 2012 1:00 PM
Magic on Bridge Street returns to the WREC and is the perfect entertainment choice for your pre-Halloween plans.Join us as young magicians from the area take you on a journey of magic and illusion! There are laughs and surprises, audience participation, comedy and fun. A good time will be had by all, and the show will be remembered and talked about for a long time.Tickets: Adults: $5 Children: $3 (2-10). Come in costume- get $1 discount!
Nightmare at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo
Norristown, PA
October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 2012 6-9PM
We will continue to add new and exciting events to this guide as Fall progresses. In the meantime, feel free to send us a place or business that you think deserves to be on our “Happening Guide to Fall 2012”! info@montcohappening.com
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