Dare I say it? Costume time is around the corner. Yup, it really is. And that leaves most parents dealing with costume "discussions" in early October. I always used to dread Halloween when my kids were younger. Not because it wasn't fun. It wasn't that at all. I love the idea of Halloween. I love the fun costumes. I love the decorations. And of course I love the CANDY! But, what I never loved (not even a little bit) was the stress of costume "creation".
Some parents are so incredibly talented and creative. I would look at their little five year old, all dressed up as a "Broadway Stage" with real working theater lights shining brightly from overhead and miniature "Lion King" performers moving around their cardboard box (aka stage).
Well, that wasn't me (or my kids)... no way, no how. I always took the super easy path when it came to Halloween. We would go with a really clever idea like: red sweatsuits with the letters "M&M" taped on the front and back. Or maybe tape a ton of cotton to their shirts and call them a "storm cloud"?! Better yet, put antennae on a green hooded sweatshirt and have them carry a book... voila "a bookworm!" Well, as you can see, I am NOT the person to come to for costume ideas. But if you ARE in need of some great ideas, check out the links below for some great inspiration! There are some super cute ones for sure!
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| HALLOWEEN COSTUME INSPIRATION
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| GHOST TOURS
Laurel Hill Cemetery's Soul Crawl:
Haunted Halloween History Tours
Friday, October 25th and
Saturday, October 26th
7:00 PM - SHARP
Laurel Hill Cemetery’s classic Halloween flashlight tours have become a mainstay of the season. Experience the enchanting art and landscape after dark, as an experienced tour guide leads you along winding, dimly-lit pathways. The extended nighttime walking tours will focus on the cemetery’s rich history, and of course, some of the liveliest spirits buried within. Tours will last approximately two hours, and will be followed by seasonal refreshments and cocktails aside blazing fire pits.
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Spirit of 76 Ghost Tour
Daily in October at 7:30 PM
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Halloween
9:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday at 6:00 PM
Tours meet at the 325 Chestnut Street
One Part History, Two Parts Haunt!™ Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. Experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76.
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Philadelphia Ghost Hunt
Paranormal Investigations in Philadelphia
and Surrounding Areas
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Ghost Tours of New Hope
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| Philadelphia Ghost Tour
Independence Park, Old City and Society Hill
Tours Depart from 5th and Chestnut Sts.
Discover the secrets hidden in the shadows of America's most historic and most haunted city! Join the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia for a candlelight walking tour along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence National Park, Old City, and Society Hill, where ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards lurk in the night! Named one of the top 15 "must see" attractions in the US!
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| HAUNTED HOUSES AND OTHER
CREEPY THRILLS!
Terror Behind the Walls
Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia
Consists of six haunted attractions that create a seamless experience. Takes place inside the massive, castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary and is consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in America.
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Pennhurst Asylum
Bridge St. & Church St., Spring City
The legendary haunted hospital complex has opened its doors after being abandoned for 25 years! Pennhurst haunted asylum is Pennsylvania’s Scariest destination haunted house! The fear is real at Pennhurst!
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| Originial Haunted Hayride & Valley of Fear
301 W. Bristol Rd., Feasterville
Come ride through America’s most horrifying woods, on what the independent website, FrightTour.com has called “one of the best we have ever been on” including a graveyard they called “absolutely amazing.”
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Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm
Shady Brook Farm
931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley
In a dark corner of Eastern Pennsylvania awaits America's most haunted farm. Shady Brook Farm has spent decades sowing fear, now reap the terror lying in its fields at HorrorFest. HorrorFest features four thrilling attractions: the Hayride of Horror, Barn of Horror, Alien 3-D Encounter, and Carnage. Can you handle the harvest?
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Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
1835 N. Middletown Rd., Glen Mills
The most incredible display of terror and mayhem this side of Hollywood. Filled with high tech special effects, digital soundtrack and lighting, the Bates Motel takes Halloween to a new level of horror…up close and personal! With incredible detail and stellar acting, it is no wonder why the Bates Motel is considered one of the best Haunted Houses in America.
The Bates Motel is a high startle, high action haunted attraction and not recommended for children under 8 or people with heart conditions.
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Haunted Woods Night Hayride and
House of Horrors
Friday, October 4th – Sunday, October 27th
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Colonial Gardens
745 Schuylkill Road, Phoenixville
Hayride: Brace yourself for plenty of scares as you wind through the ghoulishly decorated landscape!
House of Horrors: Winding dark tunnels, strobe lights, and dead ends make this house a challenging adventure. They don’t recommend encounters with ghosts and goblins for those under age eight.
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Fright Factory
2200 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia
Fright Factory is a high scare, high startle, adult themed haunted house featured on the Travel Channel as one of the scariest haunted attractions in America. Located insde a 120+ year old factory in the basement. The Basement is 25,000 Sq Ft split into 3 themes. Once your in, there’s no time to rest until you make it out, if you make it out.
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| NOT SO SPOOKY FOR THE KIDDOS
Trick or Treat at the Radnor Township Building
Friday, October 25th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Radnor Township Building
Children and families are invited to visit the Radnor Township Municipal Building to Trick or Treat throughout the building. This event is for children ages 5 and under. Children are encouraged to come dressed in a costume and be accompanied by an adult. Participants will receive a free pumpkin (while supplies last) to decorate and will be able to enjoy a variety of exciting activities! No registration is required and the event is Free! Just show up during normal business hours!
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The Great Halloween Festival at UMLY
Saturday, October 19th
Rain Date: Sunday, October 20th
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Upper Main Line YMCA, Berwyn
Grab a cape, hop on your broom and head over to the Y for a howling good time. Enjoy an evening of safe family fun activities at the largest Halloween event on the Main Line. All members and the public are invited to attend.
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East Goshen Pumpkin Fest
Saturday, October 19th
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
East Goshen Township Park
1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester
All kids will receive a free pumpkin and can enter the pumpkin carving and drawing contests!
End the day with a leisurely romp in the hay and tractor ride!
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Teen Fright Night
Friday, October 25th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Paoli Library Meeting Room
18 Darby Road, Paoli
Join Miss Stephanie for a screening of “A Quiet Place” starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt. Rated PG-13. Pizza and popcorn provided. Fun, food, and friends! No registration required.
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Phoenixville's Annual Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 23rd
7:00 PM
Rain Date: Thursday, October 24th
Trunk or Treat to be held in the 100 block of Bridge Street ot Starr Street.
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West Chester Halloween Parade
Wednesday, October 23rd
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown West Chester
Enjoy the costumes, the kids, and the fun! The parade gathers on Market Street between Church & Darlington and continues down Market and up Gay Street.
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Hersheypark In The Dark
Weekends October 18th - November 3rd
Hersheypark
100 W. Hersheypark Dr., Hershey
Favorite rides and coasters, a chocolatey trick or treat adventure, a walk on the wild side at ZooAmerica® North American Wildlife Park, festive fall food, and so much more! Don't miss the 3 sweetest weekends of fall!
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| The Great Pumpkin Carve
October 17th, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
October 18th, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Octboer 19th, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Barn Visitors Center
1736 Creek Rd., Chadds Ford
An annual Chadds Ford tradition, the three day event highlights over 70 giant pumpkins carved into spooktacular creations. Carvers work through the early evening on Thursday and then illuminate their masterpieces by candlelight. Guests can view the carvers at work Thursday and the finished products Friday and Saturday. In addition to the pumpkin patch, there is a giant 'kid friendly' Haunted Trail, hayrides and live music. Food and Fall treats are offered by area eateries along with local craft beer and wine.
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Pumpkin Days
Saturday, October 12th and Sunday, October 13th
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Rd., Media
Celebrate fall with two days of family fun at this uniquely Tyler festival! Make your own scarecrow, take a hayride, jump into inflatable fun from BOING! with a slide, obstacle course and moon bounce. With crafts, games, face painting, family photo ops galore – and of course, PUMPKINS!
Special attractions include wildlife demonstrations, FREE live entertainment, and discovery stations. Buy lunch at Tyler and spend the day.
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Hurricane Hill Corn Maze
Weekends until November 3rd
704 E. Reeceville Rd., West Brandywine
Pig Races - Weekends in October!, 5-Acre Corn Maze - A Journey to Ancient Rome!, Hayrides, Giant Pumpkin Jump Pad, 60-Foot Corn Slide, John Deere Harvester Slide, Cow Train Barrel Rides, Pedal Carts & Trike Track, Bounce Houses, Corn Cannon, Hay Bale Climb, Corn Boxes - like sand boxes!, Photo Ops - Including our new "Giant" Adirondack Chair, and visit the newborn baby goats!
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| COMMUNITY MIX
Lancaster County Farmer’s Market Fall Fest 2019
Saturday, October 19th
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
389 West Lancaster Ave
Fall Fest 2019! Family Fun! A Real Live Clown, Guessing Games, Jack-O- Lantern Hunt, Balloon Animals, Prizes and more! Country view Chicken BBQ Lunch Special!
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Barks and Brew
Saturday, October 19th
Noon–5:00 PM
The Brandywine River Museum of Art
1 Hoffman's Mill Road, Chadds Ford
Dust off your lederhosen and beer steins and head to the Brandywine for an outdoor Oktoberfest celebration in the Museum’s courtyard. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Additional cost for Museum admission.
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| Fall Festival
Saturday, October 26th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
2 Bishop Hollow Road, Newtown Square
Come celebrate fall at Stratford Friends School's 2019 Fall Festival featuring seasonal activities for all ages, live music, craft workshops, food trucks, handmade craft sale, and unique shopping. Event is rain or shine.
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Friends of the Easttown Library Fall Book Sale
Thursday, October 10th - Sunday, October 13th
Easttown Library
720 First Ave, Berwyn
New, expanded hours for your convenience! No tricks, just treats at the Friends' Fall Book Sale! Pick up hardcovers, trade and mass market paperbacks, board books, audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs at prices so low, it's scary! And, check out the special edition section. The best deal in town, plus all proceeds support library programs and events!
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Black Powder Tavern: Paranormal Investigative Dinner
Wednesday, October 23rd
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Black Powder Tavern
1164 Valley Forge Rd., Wayne
The event includes a three course dinner and interactive presentation by noted psychic Laurie McCabe of Media who will reveal results of investigation of paranormal activity at the restaurant. A number of inns and taverns along the Main Line are said to be haunted. Black Powder Tavern is one of them.
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| Octofair
Saturday, October 12th
9:00 AM– 2:30 PM
White Horse Village
535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square
Celebrate fall with an annual festival that is free and open to the public! The residents of White Horse Village sell crafts and knit items, handmade gifts from the woodshop, floral arrangements and produce from the Harvesters garden, original paintings and artwork and baked goods. The Stall, which is a resident-run resale shop is open as well as the Gift Corral which features cards, jewelry, clothing and more! There are also plenty of children's activities, a book sale, a silent auction. The Grille will be open for breakfast and lunch.
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We invite you to participate in this survey by clicking the Research Survey link above and answering 4 questions, which should take approx. 3 minutes to complete.
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| ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS
Wayne Art Center 2019 Faculty Exhibition
Now through October 12th
See website for times.
Wayne Art Center
413 Maplewood Ave., Wayne
Each year Wayne Art Center showcases works by our very talented group of visual arts faculty.
The show includes work from our regularly scheduled class teachers as well as intensive workshop instructors. This is a particularly important show, as it exemplifies the exceptional talent represented by our faculty and helps would-be students gain insight on instructors as they plan their course of study at WAC.
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Rust to Rise
Now through October 26th
See website for times.
Community Arts Phoenixville
207 Bridge St., Phoenixville
Rust to Rise takes inspiration from Phoenixville, PA; a town that experienced industrial boom in the early twentieth century as a home to great iron and steel mills, followed by a decline in the late twentieth century as those industries left the area. Now it’s experiencing a revival through the growth of the arts, small business, breweries, and festivals.
Rust to Rise asks artists to explore themes of: regeneration, revival, rebirth, survival, gentrification, entropy, cycles, growth, collapse, and community.
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Reality Reassembled
Now through November 3rd
See website for times.
Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford
This exhibition at the Brandywine River Museum of Art presents the Halloween-themed paintings of renowned Philadelphia artist Peter Paone (born 1936). Halloween has long been a subject of fascination for the artist, and in the last decade he has produced a series of works devoted to the theme. Richly painted in jewel tones and textured surfaces, these works give visual form to his view of Halloween as a “day of denial,” one in which people have the freedom to adopt different personas that often reflect their inner desires. Paone creates paintings of extravagantly costumed figures whose mask-like expressions create an unsettling mood.
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| Ardyth Soboyak Exhibit
Now through November 10th
Art Gallery at St. David's Church
763 S. Valley Forge Road, Wayne
A reception for the artist takes place Friday, October 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. As an extension of the Gift Shop, all profits from the exhibit are used to support St. David’s partners in Uganda, Guatemala, and Cuba.
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The Clay Bowl, At The Moulin Rogue & 4x40
October 10th through November 1st
See website for times.
Chester County Art Association, West Chester
Enjoy viewing the juried exhibits: The Clay Bowl (featuring all ceramics) and At The Moulin Rogue, which will be displayed salon style in their Huston Gallery. Additionally, view their exhibit, 4×40.
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| The Harvest Gathering
Saturday, October 19th
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Rain or Shine
Community Arts Center
414 Plush Mill Rd., Wallingford
Community Arts Center and LandArt Events Farm-to-Table Plein Air are partnering for this new event. The Harvest Gathering is a celebration of local art, music, food and beer. The event features an exhibition of paintings by 25 local artists that were created at local farms, orchards, and farmer’s markets over the past 5 months. The exhibition will be on view in the Arts Center’s award-winning Duke Gallery from Wednesday, October 16th through Saturday, October 19th. In addition to work by participating artists, the exhibition will also feature Plein Air Panorama, a collaborative plein air piece depicting the CAC’s beautiful gardens. This piece was created by young artists led by Deena Ball during CAC’s summer art camp, Summer Spree.
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We help make time to…
PLAY: 70+ Golf Courses and Games
LEARN: to play. Beginners Welcome!
PARTY: BYO Beer/Wine & Food!
Reserve times at PlayaRoundGolf.net
610-725-9155 (Malvern) &
610-228-2814 (Ardmore)
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Seabrook is a non-profit, CARF-accredited, alcohol and drug addiction, and co-occurring disorder treatment provider. With multiple locations providing a variety of evidence-based, abstinence-based treatment options.
seabrook.org
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State-of-the-art pools, renovations, and complete backyard makeovers with inspired style and design features. Exclusive high-tech features that automate care, save time, money, water & energy, and purify with virtually no chlorine.
bluehaven.com
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Our mission is to create wholeness for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, therapy, and a protective, socially and emotionally rich environment.
camphillschool.org
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Discover the Excellence of a Friends' Central Education!
Visit Friends' Central's
All-School Fall Open House on Monday, October 14 at 9:30 am to see what the right culture and curriculum can do for your child.
Register online here!
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Planning for your holiday parties?
Add "Hire a Party Host Helper" to your to-do list and call us today!
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Whether furnishing your home, picking up a new outfit, hitting the gym or looking for a date night spot, Suburban Square has it all!
suburbansquare.com
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A West Philly family gathers for the holidays in this hilarious and heartfelt dramedy from stage and screen star Colman Domingo.
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Since 1856, Notre Dame has inspired young women to excel within a college preparatory curriculum rooted in the Catholic mission of service to others.
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The Baldwin School develops bright, talented girls into confident, accomplished women with vision, global understanding and the determination to make enduring contributions to the world.
baldwinschool.org
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Your child can learn to read with confidence and grow to love learning at Woodlynde School. As a leading college prep school for students who learn differently, Woodlynde School turns reluctant readers into Ready for College, Ready for Life students.
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Tickets:
Non-Members $50 Members $25
Admission includes a year membership to HYS with discounts to events and classes.
• 10 Beer/Spirits Tasting Tickets
• 5 Food Tasting Tickets
This event is 21 and over
yellowsprings.org
1685 Art School Road
Chester Springs
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October 24-26, 2019
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday (Fall Festival) -
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mention MainLine Neighbors at the door for free admission!
More Information shipleyschool.org
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