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It’s that time of year! You know, the one when we see our parks and trails peppered with families in color coordinated attire, bribing the littles to “just smile” for the perfect fall (and likely holiday card) photo. There’s flannel shirts and big hair bows, fall swing dresses and brown leather Chelsea boots. There are cozy buffalo plaid blankets, jean jackets and perfectly waved hair.Â
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Most of the time, my role in this seasonal tradition is from behind the lens (I do get on the other side of the camera with my kids once a year, and it’s a tradition I cherish). I love capturing families in all their fall-adorned cuteness, with candid smiles, some “perfectly” posed portraits and even the ornery kiddos. My favorite part of family photography is snapping the very moment in time. At that one moment in time, little Jonah is sour faced, with mud on his fancy shirt and a pacifier he’s unwilling to give up. KEEP READING
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OKTOBERFEST-IVALS
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Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 8
Main Street, Ambler
Live music, vendors, food trucks, a beer garden and more! Free to attend. Details
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Oktoberfest Main Line
Saturday, October 8
12:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Good Samaritan Field, Paoli
A family-friendly Oktoberfest with games, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and bouncy-obstacle-courses for the kids, live music, dancing, German food, and a great beer selection for "kids-at-heart". Details
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Barks & Brews at the Brandywine
Saturday, October 8
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Pack up your pooch and join in the fun, German food and craft beers of an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration in the Museum’s courtyard. Free to attend. Details
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Oktoberfest at Locust Lane
Saturday, October 8
1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Locust Lane Craft Brewery, Malvern
Get your German on during a full day of outdoor fun, featuring Locust Lane’s German beer, Foster Ave Carvery Bavarian food specials, games and more! Details
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FALL GARDENING
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Fall Florals Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, October 8
10:00 AM or 12:30 PM
Jenkins Arboretum, Devon
Join in a workshop to make a seasonal centerpiece full of beautiful fall blooms. All materials are provided. Details
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Spooky Silhouettes
Saturday, October 15
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden, Villanova
Join in on a garden walk and lecture about how dead trees support wildlife and add some unexpected (and Halloween spirited!) beauty to the garden. Â Details
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FALL FESTS, FAIRS AND FUN!
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Nor-View Farm’s Fall Fun Festival
Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in October
Nor-View Farm, King of Prussia
Visit for an afternoon or evening of live music, food trucks, a beer garden, barnyard critters, a corn maze, an apple slingshot, wagon rides, fire pits and more! Details
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Harvest Weekend at Dilworth Park
Friday, October 7 – Sunday, October 9
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dilworth Park, Philadelphia
It’s fall fun galore! Hay bales and a hay maze, pumpkin carving demonstrations, free pumpkin painting for kids, live music, circus performers, treats, artisan goods and more! Free to attend. Details
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Fall Into the Arts Festival
Saturday, October 8
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Â
Smithbridge Park, Glen Mills
As part of Delco Arts Week 2022, the festival will have local vendors, music, food, drinks, art demos and more! Free to attend. Details
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East Whiteland Fire Company October Craft Fair
Saturday, October 8
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
East Whiteland Fire Company, Malvern
Shop local vendors including gourmet fudge, home décor, handmade jewelry and art! Grab a bite from a food truck and shop away! Details
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300 Year Celebration Village Open House
Sunday, October 23
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Historic Yellow Springs, Chester Springs
Explore the buildings and structures on a history scavenger hunt, watch artist demonstrations, listen to live music, carve pumpkins, trick-or-treat, eat, drink and more! Free to attend. Details
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Bedford's Fall Foliage Festival
Saturday and Sunday
October 8-9
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Historic Downtown Bedford
Fall Foliage Festival brings the best of local arts, crafts, and culture together in the crisp mountains of central Pennsylvania. Details
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Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival
Saturday and Sunday
October: 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Experience the majestic colors of Fall in the most magical place! Local musicians, 50+ boutique shops, train rides and the most amazing autumn atmosphere in the Pocono Mountains! Details
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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
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Spooky Mini Golf
Through October 31st
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Franklin Square, Philadelphia
Grab the family for a round of spooky mini golf at Philly Mini Golf in Franklin Square. Marvel at haunted music, lights and special effects, sure to delight!  Details
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Boo at the Zoo
Saturdays & Sundays, October 15 – October 30
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia
Wander the zoo enjoying seasonal décor, photo opportunities, fun activities for kids, special treats and more. Don’t forget your costume! Advance tickets required.  Details
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HALLOWEEN BAR SCENE
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Adult Trick or Treat
Weekends in October - Rain or Shine
Tour times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm
Chaddsford Winery
Trick or Treat for wine and seasonal snacks at this wildly popular, adults-only Halloween event! Costumes are encouraged. Details
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Nightmare Before Tinsel
Through October 31
Tinsel, Philadelphia
The popular Christmas themed pop-up bar has been refashioned into a Halloween bar scene full of apocalyptic frights, a smoking dragon, pirate skeletons, a zombie Gritty and more. You can even order a drink in a “blood bag”! Details
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COMMUNITY MATTERS
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Halloween Costume Exchange
Through Monday, October 17
Radnor Memorial Library
Swap your gently used baby, toddler and/or kids' Halloween costumes during the library’s Halloween Costume Exchange. Donated costumes should be clean and in good condition (no missing pieces). Maximum of three costumes per customer. Final week of the exchange is open browse (i.e. no costume donation required to shop). Details
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45th Annual Radnor Run
Sunday, October 30
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Radnor Township Municipal Building, Wayne
5-Mile Road race through scenic Radnor Township that supports The American Lung Association. Details
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50th Anniversary Community Celebration
Saturday, October 8
9:00 AM
Ridley Creek State Park: Area 17, Newtown Square
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the park with live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, scenic hikes, tours of the grounds, and much more! Details
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