Autumn is the perfect time to experience the beauty of Bucks County! Countless activities are available throughout the season. The biggest challenge is finding enough time to do it all!
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Covered Bridge Tours
Visit 10 of Bucks County’s 12 remaining 19th century covered bridges on a driving tour created by Visit Bucks County. You'll feel like you stepped back in time on this scenic covered bridge driving tour as you experience these lovely bridges that range from 56 to 150 feet.
http://www.visitbuckscounty.com/things-to-do/driving-tours/covered-bridge/
If you're more of the adventureous type, you can experience the covered bridges with 2,000 fellow bicyclists! On October 20th the Central Bucks Bicycle Club is sponsoring their annual event. Rides range in length from the family-friendly 20 mile option, to the athletic 63 mile route. Registration is required.
http://cbbikeclub.org/covered-bridges/covered-bridges-ride
Trinity Autumn House Tour
October 19, 10-4
Discover the beauty of Bucks County by visiting five treasured Bucks County properties.
The historically significant properties on the Tour include: Jericho Mountain Orchards, Old Glory, and Hidden Cottage. All properties have generations of original stories to tell.
Tickets are $33 before October 11, and $38 after
http://www.trinitysolebury.org/housetour
Family Fun
Trick or Treat Trains - New Hope & Ivyland Railroad
Weekends October 18th - October 27th
Children of all ages are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite Halloween costumes, helping to make the train a scary sight. Afterwards, trick or treat around the New Hope train station for more surprises!
Trick or Treat bags and assorted toys and candy will be given out onboard as well as at the station.
https://www.newhoperailroad.com/upcoming-events.cfm#10
Froehlich's Farm Fall Festival
Saturdays & Sundays in October
1 TICKET for $1.00 OR 25 TICKETS for $20.00
Find out what's happening in Doylestownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Hayride:5 tickets
Corn Maze: 3 tickets
Hay Maze: FREE
Moon Bounce: 2 tickets
Pony Rides: 7 tickets *times: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm every day*
Pumpkin Toss: 2 ticket per toss, 5 tickets for 3 tosses
Tractor Tire Kick: 2 ticket per kick, 5 tickets for 3 kicks
Pumpkin Bowling: 2 tickets for 3 rolls
Pumpkin Pop: 2 tickets for 3 throws
Pumpkin Painting: 5 tickets (includes pumpkin)
http://www.froehlichsfarm.com/news-events/
Doylestown's Annual Pumpkinfest
Saturday, October 19th
Find out what's happening in Doylestownwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Pumpkin Carving 12-4
Pumpkin Judging Contest 5-6:30 pm
Pumpkin Carving Award 6:30 - 7 pm
Movie in the Meadow 7:30- 9:30 pm 'Hotel Translyvania'
http://www.cb-cares.org/calendar.cfm#Pumpkinfest
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place
Sept 28-Oct 27
During The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, families are encouraged to come dressed in costume as they enjoy Sesame Place, which is decked out with Halloween decor. Enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the park and a family –friendly hayride with everyone’s favorite Sesame Street friends. In addition to the park’s Spooktacular-focused attractions, Sesame Place’s dozen dry rides are also open for guests to enjoy.
http://sesameplace.com/en/langhorne/Events/Spooktacular
Peddler's Village
September 9 - October 27
Scarecrow Competition
Bigger than life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for over $5000 in cash prizes. Be sure to vote for your favorites!
November 2 & 3
Apple Festival
Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings, apple fritters and everyone's favorite -- apples dipped in caramel! Take home a bushel fresh from the orchard.
http://www.peddlersvillage.com/calendarevents/detail.aspx?eventID=17
Hellerick's Family Farm Fall Festival
September 21 - November 3, 2013 11AM - 6PM
18 Acre adventure farm with over 30 activities for children and adults.
Monday – Friday $8.95 per person
Saturday – Sunday $11.95 per person
Children 3 Years and under are Free.
FREE Story Hour! Pack a lunch, something to sit on, and the kids and come Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays at noon beginning Sept 25 and ending Friday, November 1 for a free rollicking family story hour with Educational Program Director Ms. Darcy as she sings songs, plays musical instruments, tells silly stories
contact: 215-766-8388
website: http://www.hellericksfarm.com/
Chaddsford's The Great Pumpkin Carve
on the grounds of the Society's Barn Visitors Center
October 24, 25, & 26 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy three nights of "spook-tacular" fun at this great outdoor event featuring giant pumpkins, weighing between 150 and 400 pounds, over sixty carvers, live music, hayrides, food provided by Concordville-Chadds Ford Rotary, and so much more.
Admission: $10 for adults 18 and older, $5 for ages 7 to 17; Ages 6 amd imder are free
This annual tradition is co-sponsored by the Historical Society & Concordville- Chadds Ford Rotary.
http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org/events/great-pumpkin-carve/
None Such Farm's Pumpkin Festival
Weekends October 5-27, 10am-4pm
Head on over to None Such Farms for a pumpkin festival every weekend in October! Tons of cool things for the kiddos:
- Hayrides
- Face Painting
- Pony Rides
- Live Music
- Great Food
Free Parking!
contact: 215.794.5201
address: 4493 York Rd Buckingham, Bucks County
website: http://nonesuchfarms.com/farmevents.htm
Fall Fun at the Market at DelVal
Weekends September 28 to October 29 from 11 am to 4 pm
Enjoy inflatable attractions
Animal Education Tent
Giant Corn Maze & so much more…
for a night time experience, from 6-9 pm, you can experience Moonlit wagon ride, maze and bonfire
http://themarketatdelval.com/fall-fun/
Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm
September 14-October 31, 2013
Bring the family for a day of Fall Fun down on the Farm at PumpkinFest! Enjoy wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins, and lots more family fun. Open Sept. 14, 15, 21, 22; and then daily from Sept. 28 through Oct. 31. Come for the day, stay all night! PumpkinFest is open daily Sept. 28 through Oct. 31 with evening hours at PumpkinFest After Dark! Fall Fest encompasses both!!
http://shadybrookfarm.com/
Something Spooky
Haunted Trails at Honey Hollow
October 18-19, 2013 6:30-8:30PM Solebury, Bucks County
The Bucks County Audobon Society at Honey Hollow presents Haunted Trails: Twilight Tails & Trails! Pre-School & Elementary Children will enjoy our guided trail walk with surprise characters of both plants and animals. Follow up our walk with a visit to the campfire for fun storytelling and enjoy a cup of cider and cookies, face painting and a craft to take home.
$5 per person, children under 3 are free.
contact: 215.297.5880
address: Honey Hollow Educational Center 2877 Creamery Road, Solebury Bucks County
website: http://www.bcas.org/
Active Acres Farm
Great for little kids by day & turns spooky by night! You can take a hayride to the pumpkin patch, find your pumpkin, tour the corn fields, see the animals, play on inflatables, take a pony ride and more by day....and the bigger kids will love the evening activities which include a haunted hayride, haunted house followed by a bonfire.
contact: 215. 860.8655
address: Active Acres 881 Highland Road Newtown, Bucks County
http://activeacresfarm.com/events.html
GAGGLES OF GHOSTS AND GHOULS
Friday October 25, 6:30- 9:00
FEE: $6 (members $3)
Led by somewhat Ghoulish teacher natural-ists, you will embark on an eerie walk through the trails of Peace Valley Nature Center. Along the way you may meet some "creatures" that will expose some of the myths about the creepy and frightening nature of cats, rats, bats, snakes, ghosts and other things that go bump in the night. After the walk, relax by the fire.
Walks are ongoing throughout the evening. No pre-registration necessary Groups are welcome
http://www.peacevalleynaturecenter.org/pdf/PVNCfall2013.pdf
Spirits of the Past Tours
Sunday, October 27th 6:00-8:30
Fee: Adults $6, children 12 and under $3
Historic Fallisgton invites you to experience the unimaginable, ghostly visitations and tales from the past! Meet a host of spirits from the 18th century as you are led by lanternthrough the historic village of Fallsington. Beginning at the Gillingham Store, tours leave every 15 minutes between 6pm and 8:30 pm. Limited space, prepaid tickets only. Call 215-295-6567
Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm
October 4-27
HorrorFest at Shady Brook Farm encompasses four thrilling attractions: the Hayride of Horror, the Barn of Horror, Alien Encounter, and Deadtime Stories Corn Maze. Open Fridays thru Sundays.
New this year: Come for the Day, stay for the Night! Come out for PumpkinFest in the day, stay for PumpkinFest in the Dark or HorrorFest at night!
Admission
Any 1 attraction: $20
Any 2 attractions: $25
Any 3 attractions: $30
All 4 attractions: $3
RIP (unlimited access to all 4 attractions): $5
website: http://www.shadybrookfarm.com/
With so many Autumnal activities right at our doorstep we are sure to keep busy. What is on your "must do" list in Bucks County this fall?
Happy Autumn Fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frank Dolski MBA, ABR, e-PRO
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Certified Relocation Specialist
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Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
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