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HAZLETON - Exit 145 off I-81 HUMMELS WHARF -Routes 11 & 15 JOHNSTOWN - 505 Galleria Drive LEWISBURG - Routes 11 & 15 MANSFIELD - Routes 6 &15 MATAMORAS - 103 Westfall Town Dr. MOUNT POCONO - Exit 3 off I-380 PITTSTON - I-81 & Route 315 STATE COLLEGE - I-99 Shiloh, Exit #76

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Red, orange, yellow and every hue in between, are the colors of Pennsylvania in the

fall. According to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Commonwealth is unique in that it has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other in the world. Forests in most parts of the world are tropical or dominated by conifers, unlike the northeastern U.S. where we have a deciduous forest that displays fall color.

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1. Pennsylvania's Great Lakes 8. Dutch Country Roads 2. Pennsylvania Wilds 9. Laurel Highlands 3. Valleys of the Susquehanna 10. The Alleghenies 4. UPSTATEPA (NE PA Mtns) 11. Pocono 5. Lehigh Valley Mountains 6. Philadelphia and the Countryside

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s long as people have been growing crops, the harvest has been a time of celebration. Family and friends come together to give thanks for the bounty. I have always considered myself fortunate to be raised in an agricultural community. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is considered to have some of the most fertile soil in the world. I never tire of driving down country roads in the summertime and experiencing farmland as far as the eye can see. Though I was not raised on a farm, my family had a very large garden, and I couldn’t wait until all the vegetables were “put up” for the year. I imagine this is how farmers feel, but on a much bigger scale. This is why Amish weddings often take place in November; it’s the time of year when there is little fieldwork to be done. Pennsylvanians like their festivals. It doesn’t matter if we are celebrating the harvest of apples, pumpkins, and grapes or that we’re just done picking whatever - there’s a festival for it! Even naturally occurring events, like the fall foliage, deserve a party. A brilliant spectacle of color is on display throughout the month of October, and towns across PA mark the occasion with live music, delicious homemade food, parades and just plain old family fun. Join us this fall as we celebrate the state’s bounty and beauty.

Heirloom garden at the Alexander Schaeffer Farm, Schaefferstown, PA Historic Schaefferstown, Inc. will hold the Fall Harvest Fair on September 12 & 13, 2015 For more information logon to hsimuseum.org

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As someone who thoroughly appreciates the rich history that the state of Pennsylvania possesses, I also know that with every great achievement comes a great price. Most often the cost can’t be calculated in dollars and cents but in conflict and sacrifice. The United States’ struggle to gain independence and personal freedoms came with great sacrifice. Farmers who left home and traded a pitchfork for a musket knew they might never return, yet so many joined the Continental Army. The unorganized band of farmers and merchants committed to fight a powerful army that came with ships, cannons and numbers that left them little hope of success. But the cause was bigger than their individual circumstance. Independence at all cost seemed to be the cry for these brave men and women. Nearly a century later, brother fought brother to prevent an immoral ideology from spreading. Communities were transformed to war zones, and homes became makeshift hospitals and morgues. Gettysburg was forever changed as armies clashed in what is often considered the bloodiest battle ever fought on American soil. Again, the individual price that ended slavery was extremely high, but it was worth the sacrifice. Yes, the Revolutionary and Civil wars made enormous contributions to Pennsylvania history, but not all of our history involved war. Violence and murder were often the outcome of the conflicts between Pennsylvania coal miners and their bosses in the late 19th century. Miners risked their jobs, homes

TRAVEL GUIDE and at timesPENNSYLVANIA'S their lives to achieve safer working conditions and better wages. As autumn’s chill approaches, many cities in Pennsylvania unveil the shadowy side of history with haunted history tours. Many haunted history tours take place around Halloween, while cities like Philadelphia offer tours year-round. Some of the untold stories of our history come to light as the sun goes down.

Ghost Tours of Philadelphia Candlelight Walking Tour The secrets of America’s most historic city are revealed in this walking tour through Old City, Independence Park and Society Hill. Hidden gardens, side streets and graveyards uncover an eerie and troubled past shrouded in intrigue. Benedict Arnold, Ben Franklin and other historical figures and founding fathers have left such an indelible mark on Philadelphia that their presence is still felt today. The creepy 90-minute tour is offered every evening at 7:30 p.m. from March through November. October tours are also offered at 9:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Halloween. Reservations are required. Tours Depart from Signers’ Garden at 5th & Chestnut streets in Philadelphia. Tickets: $17/person, $10/person ages 4-12 – You can save $2 on adult tickets by purchasing online at www.ghosttour.com/philadelphia or by calling 215-413-1997. The website gives instructions on where to pick up/ your tickets. whereandwhen.com 2015 W&W fall / 9 /

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for availability. Proceeds from the Ghost Walk help support the many community and international service projects of The town of Jim Thorpe is never the Rotary Club of Jim Thorpe. more beautiful than in the fall. But something happens when the sun HISTORIC HAUNTS OF sets behind the autumn-painted DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM mountains. The little town takes on a different hue; some might say a The Moravian Book Shop has foreboding hangs over the valley. The Rotary Club takes full ad- been hosting haunted history tours vantage of the town’s dark history of Bethlehem since 2009. Founded by hosting Ghost Walks. A cos- in 1745 by the Moravian Church, tumed storyteller takes guests on the hourlong 1-mile tour through the streets past historic homes, a church built right out of the mountain and a very notorious jail. The Ghost Walk takes guests past the Old Jail Museum, where the handprint of an executed prisoner is said to appear on a wall that has been painted over multiple times. Tours are given from Friday, Ghost Guides recounts the execution of the Sept. 11, through Saturday, Dec. 19. Molly Maguires in front of the Old Jail Museum during Ghost Walks of Old Mauch Chunk Days: Fridays and Saturdays in September and December and Fridays through Sundays in October and the shop is said to be the oldest continuously running bookstore in November. Tickets: $12 for adults and $6 for the world. It’s not surprising that a ages 7-12. Though the tours are not town with a centuries-old bookstore scary, they are not recommended has a lot of old buildings and likely a lot of interesting stories to tell. for children under 7. Historic Haunts of Downtown The tour departs from the Inn at Jim Thorpe, 24 Broadway, Jim Bethlehem Ghost Tours are offered on Fridays and Saturdays from Oct. Thorpe. Space is limited, so reserve your 2 to 10 and on Wednesdays through tour by calling 570-325-2346 or Saturdays from Oct. 14 to 31. The clicking on “Contact Us” on www. one-hour tours begin at 6 and 6:30 jimthorperotary.org/GhostWalks. p.m. and run every 15 minutes uncfm. Walk-ins are welcome if the til 7:45 p.m. for the first two weektour is not filled. Be at the Inn at ends and until 9 p.m. the last three. Jim Thorpe 15 minutes before the A special midnight tour is planned tour is scheduled to depart to check for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and

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Moravian Dormitory, Bethlehem, PA 31. The tour is not recommended The 90-minute tour departs from for children under 10 years of age. the Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Tours depart from The Moravian Penn Square and the intersection Book Shop at 428 Main St., Bethle- of King and Queen Streets in Lanhem. caster. Reservations can be made by Tours are available nightly from calling 610-866-5481. For more June through Halloween; on Friday information, find Historic Haunts and Saturdays in April, May and Bethlehem on Facebook or visit the November; and on Saturdays only Moravian Book Shop at www.mora- in March. Call for availability Devianbookshop.com. cember through February. Tickets are $15 /person; $10 ages 4-12 GHOST TOUR OF Purchase tickets by calling 717LANCASTER CITY 687-6687 or online at www.ghostLancaster city has 300 years of tour.com/lancaster. history to draw from when exploring its dark side. It was a haven for the Second Continental Congress during the British occupation of Philadelphia in 1777 and for fleeing slaves longing for justice and equal opportunity during the following century. Exploring one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest cities by candlelight should be both enlightening and unsettling.

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From W.C. Fields to Mark Twain, many stars graced the stage of Lancasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historic Fulton Opera House. It is said that some of them never left.

and homes of Gettysburg residents. Families were forced to step aside as their homes were transformed into hospitals, while the dead soldiers littered the town. With a past as tragic as theirs, is it any wonder there are so many stories beyond explanation in Gettysburg? The Ghosts of Gettysburg tours are based on Mark Nesbittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bestselling books. There are three sepa-

rate walking tours, each covering a different historic street in Gettysburg. All three are more than one hour long, with the longest being nearly two hours in length. The tours range from three-quarters of a mile to one and one-quarter miles in length. Open daily from April through October. Fridays and Saturdays in November and Saturdays in March.

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Tickets are $9.50 +tax/ person for the Baltimore and Steinwehr Street tours and $10 +tax/person for the Carlisle Street tour. Make reservations at 717-337-0445 or online at www.ghostsofgettysburg.com/ tours.htm. Tours depart from The Ghosts of Gettysburg Headquarters at 271 Baltimore St., Gettysburg. Tour office opens at 2 p.m. on tour days.

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Eerie Erie Ghost Walks

Guests of the Ghosts of Washington Tour listen intently as their guides take them on From the bayfront to historic a trip to the past.

Millionaire’s Row, Erie’s maritime history includes its share of eerie tales. Several different tours, even those geared toward young adventurers, are available weekends from June though Halloween. Reservations are required and can be made by calling or texting 814-790-9517 or by emailing eerieerie@yahoo.com. When reserving tickets, you are asked to provide a name, valid phone number and number of people in your group. Tickets are $5 for most of the tours. Check www.eerieerie.com/index.html for exceptions.

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and National Historic Landmark that details the first domestic challenge against the new American government. While the museum is open throughout the year, Ghosts of Washington tours are offered just one weekend each year. 2015 marks the fifth year for the Ghosts of Washington. The tours will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25, with a new tour departing every 20 minutes from 6 to 9:40 p.m. Tours depart from the Bradford House, 175 S. Main St., Washington. Admission is $5 per person. Call 724-222-3604 or log on to www. bradfordhouse.org for more information.

From Indian raids to a WhisHaunted Pittsburgh key Rebellion that brought 13,000 Ghost Tour troops to the area in 1794, Washington, Pa., has a rich and tumultuous history. The home of the leader The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of the Whiskey Rebellion, the David wrote of the tours as “… truly great Bradford House is now a museum stuff — a delightful mix of western whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 13 /

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Pennsylvania history and eerie supernatural lore — all meticulously researched, brilliantly crafted and beautifully told.” If you’re looking for guides dressed in period costume or decked in ghoulish makeup, you’ve come to the wrong place. The folks at Haunted Pittsburgh know the rich and sometimes dark history of the Steel City and are eager to share their knowledge with guests. Tours take place on Fridays and Saturdays from May to early November, starting at 7 p.m. The length of the tour varies from 90 minutes to two hours. Tours depart from the CityCounty Building, 414 Grant St., Pittsburgh. Look for your guide at the statue of Mayor Caliguiri. Tickets are $15 and can only be purchased online at www.hauntedpittsburghtours.com

Things to Consider Before Booking A Tour 1. Bathrooms are unavailable on most walking tours. Plan accordingly. 2. Research the tour before bringing young children. 3. Arrive early. Guides will not wait for you. 4. Wear appropriate attire. Good walking shoes are suggested.

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Formerly the Strong Mansion, Gannon University’s Old Main projects an ominous glow during one of the Ghost Walks.

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Canoe Susquehanna Guided Public Trips. Weekends. Everything needed for the memorable recreational kayak adventure is provided by expert guides. Canoe Susquehanna, Lewisburg. 888-524-7692, www.paddlehappy.com

Through Nov 1. Build-Your-Own Farm Tour. Take a

guided tour of the farm. See Coopworth and Katahdin sheep, Tamworth hogs, chickens, horses, beehives and more. Owens Farm, Sunbury. www.owensfarm.com

Through Nov 1. Butterflies. Experience hundreds of butterflies in flight while walking through the native butterfly greenhouse. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com

Through Nov 1. Dinosaurs Come to Life. The prehistoric outdoor adventure will feature life-size animatronic dinosaurs - with some new additions to the lineup - along with five static dinosaurs, a climbable model and a re-created paleontologist dig site. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com Through Dec 1. Double Diamond Deer Ranch & Buck Barn Museum Season. Pet, feed and learn about the deer. Glo-golf is available from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Double Diamond Deer Ranch, Clarington. 814752-6334, www.doublediamonddeerranch.com Through Sep 11. Butterfly House. Visitors may take

walking tours through the Butterfly House, which is open daily, weather permitting. Creekside Gardens, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3595, creeksidegardens.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 15 /

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Aug 21-Sep 13. Exhibit: PA Wilds Exhibit. Opening on Aug 21, 6-9pm. Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-7480949, www.stationgalleryccac.org

Sep 5-7. Labor Day Regatta. Motorboat racing, rides, food, arts and crafts, and fireworks. Susquehanna River, Lock Haven. 570-748-6388, www.lockhavenjaycees.org

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Sep 5. Craft Beer Tasting Dinner. Five courses of fine

Sep 1-7. Ghost of the Bayou. Visitors will be able to see rare white alligators. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. 570-538-1869, 800-REPTILAND, www.reptiland.com

cuisine will be paired with beer from a regional craft brewer. Live musical entertainment. Seatings at 5:30 and 8pm. Fee. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. gatewaylodge.com

Sep 1-Oct 31. Prime Elk Viewing Season. Visitors may

Sep 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27. World of Little League Back-to-School Time. Students may show school or college identification for free admission. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport. littleleaguemuseum.org

Sep 2-7. Kiwanis Wyoming County Fair.

Sep 5-27. Live Music. The events will include a live band, delicious wine, and food. Weekends only, 2-5pm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. www.deercreekwine.com

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Sep 3-7. Labor Day Weekend Horse Ride. Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Rides and Dude Ranch, Clarion. 814-2265985, www.patrailride.com

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see the elk roaming freely. 8am-8pm. Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette. 814-787-5167

Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. 570-833-4866, www. wyomingcountyfair.com

Sullivan County Fair. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-924-3205, www.sullivancountyfair.com

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Performance: Hide and Shriek Theater Play. The over-the-top action, chills and thrills, and funny dialogue never stop. Parental discretion advised. 8pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814927-6655, www.sawmill.org

Sep 4. Beef & Beer Bash

Car Show. The poolside bar will open at noon. Registration for the car show will open at 8am, with judging beginning at noon. Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake, DuBois. www.treasurelakepoa.com

Sep 4-6. Cornstock Folk Festival. Celebration of roots and acoustic music will feature stage shows, workshops, camping, Kids Zone, yoga, indie crafts, art, food and more. Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock. cornstockfestival.com Sep 4-6. Gratifonia Music Festival. Average Joes Entertainment’s nationally renowned talent will include Colt Ford, Bubba Sparxxx, Moonshine Bandits and more. Lycoming County Fairgrounds, Hughesville. 802-236-9349, www.lycomingfair.net, www.gratifonia.com

Live Music. Guests will play a variety of musical to suit all tastes. Saturdays and Sundays, 2-5pm. Foxburg Wine Cellars, Ffoxburg. 724-659-0021, www.foxburgwine.com

tables of antique firearms and accoutrements through 1898 and prehistoric and historic Native American artifacts. Free artifact identification, a flint knapping demonstration, primitive games, and a WAA sanctioned atlatl competition. 9am-4pm. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Brookville. 814849-0077, http://jeffcofair.com, www.jchconline.org

Sep 5-6, Oct 3-4. Hazen Antique and Flea Market.

Hundreds of vendors will sell antiques, crafts, and food. Saturday 8am-6pm, Sunday 8am-4pm. Warsaw Township Fire Hall, Brookville. 814-328-2528, www.hazenflea.com

Sep 5. Fall Fest. Children’s games, handmade fine arts and crafts, traditional crafts and “recycled art,” all-natural soaps, teas, salves, vinegars, and gardening books. Herb, flower, and perennial plants will be available. 10am-4pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org Sep 5.

Bowdish Model Railroad Demonstration. Organizers will honor Charlie Bowdish with a new layout containing many of his original models and animations, along with many that have been newly created. Noon3pm. Jefferson County History Center, Brookville. 814849-0077, www.jchconline.org

Sep 4-6. 24th Annual Antique Farm Machinery Show. Antique farm equipment displays, tractor pulls, chicken barbecue, a flea market, tractor games, pedal pulls, and activities for children. Adm. Montour DeLong Fairgrounds, Danville. 570-437-2264, www.mafmca.org

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Sep 4-Nov 1. Corn Maze & Hayrides to the Pumpkin

Sep 5. Martins Creek Viaduct Centennial Celebration.

Patch. Adm. Ard’s Farm, Lewisburg. 570-524-9820, www. ardsmarket.com

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Corn Maze, Hayrides & Pumpkin Patch. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. 570-437-3442, www.kohlsstonyhill.com

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Galeton Outdoor Day. Participate in outdoor activities, including kayaking, geocaching, fly tying and more. 2pm. Free parking and adm. John J. Collins Memorial Park, Galeton. 814-435-2321, www.galetonpubliclibrary.org The 100th anniversary celebration of the completion of the Martins Creek Viaduct, known locally as the Kingsley Bridge. Kingsley. 570-498-6637

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Sep 5. Salt Springs Celebration. Free music and activities for all ages, hikes, demonstrations, displays, exhibits, local vendors and a silent auction. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org Sep 6. Woodhick Games. Test your traditional Woodhick

skills against those of other amateurs, with categories including cross-cut sawing, log rolling, shoe pitching, seed spitting and hatchet slinging. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield. 814-765-0630, www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/parkerdam/

Sep 6. Old-Fashioned Motor Car Tour & Picnic Lunch. A re-creation of driving tours hotels offered in the 1920s, ending with a catered picnic. Tour includes a reprinting of the old motor car brochure/map. Sites in Eagles Mere. 570-525-3155, www.eaglesmeremuseum.com Sep 6. Worship & Song. Dimock Campmeeting, Dimock. 570-278-1603, www.dimockcampmeeting.org Sep 7. End-of-Summer Bash. There will be a cookout, music from 4-8pm, and pool hours extended until 8pm. Pool and poolside bar, Lakeview Lodge at Treasure Lake, DuBois. www.treasurelakepoa.com Sep 7. Winston Churchill. Part of the History Comes Alive series. 7pm. Coolidge Theater, Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. www.DeaneCenter.com Sep 7, 20. Pontoon Boat Tours. Cruise along the shores and wetland searching the shoreline for herons, mergansers, kingfishers, and other birds that frequent the area. The trip will conclude with a look at the park’s resident bald eagles’ nest site. Prereg. is required. Tours at 10:30am, noon, and 1:30pm. Wildlife Center, Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us Sep 9, 16, 23, 30. Storytime. The half-hour program

of stories for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 will end with a coloring project. Walk-ins and visitors welcome. 10-10:30am. Free. Bloomsburg Public Library, Bloomsburg. 570-7840883, www.bloomsburgpl.org

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Colored Pencil Art and Pastels Class. Instructor Judy Leasure will teach drawing, shading, and blending techniques. Paper provided. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. www.sawmill.org

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Sep 10-12. Performance: Two by Two Theater Musical. The show is the story of Noah’s preparations for the Great Flood and its aftermath. Besides having trouble convincing people of the upcoming flood, Noah struggles to keep his chaotic family together. 8pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. www.sawmill.org Sep 11. Patriot Day. The service will honor all affected by 9/11. Veterans Park, Mansfield. 570-662-3919 Sep 11-13, 18-19. Performance: Steel Magnolias. 7:30pm. Warehouse Theatre, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, www.hamiltongibson.org Sep 11. 9/11 Memorial Ride. Gates at 2pm. Memorial service at 5:30pm. The motorcycle ride will begin promptly after the service at 6pm. Clinton Township Fire Company, Montgomery. 570-244-6153, 911memorialcoalition.org Sep 11-13. Huntin’ Camp. Families will participate in a weekend of enriching their knowledge of hunting and camping. Topics will include duck hunting, CWD information, fire building, archery, hunting with dogs, trapping aquatic animals, camping and cabins, and hunting on public lands. Clear Creek State Park, Sigel. dcnr.state.pa.us Sep 11. Performance: Catro Jazz Band. Beer and wine will be available by donation to enhance the coffeehouse environment. 7pm. Lincoln Hall, Foxburg. 724-659-3153, www.alleghenyriverstone.org Sep 11-19. Milton Harvest Festival. A parade, a 28-mile bike race, a pet parade, a tournament of bands, a princess pageant, the Tomato Bowl, a guided kayak trip, a golf tournament and a street fair on both Saturdays with festival food and vendors. Milton. www.miltonharvestfestival.com Sep 11-13. Nicholson Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration. The community will celebrate the centennial of the Nicholson Bridge, also known as the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct or the Tunkhannock Viaduct. Nicholson. 570-871-0510, www.nicholsonbridge100th.com Sep 12. Clinton County Arts Council - Harvest Day. A pig roast, a historic auto show, food vendors, music and more. www.clintoncountyartscouncil.com Station Gallery, Lock Haven. 570-748-0949, www.stationgalleryccac.org whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 17 /

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Sep 12. Laurel Classic Mountain Bike Challenge. The challenging and scenic course combines single-track trails and forestry roads. 8:30am. Asaph State Forest, Asaph. 570-724-1926, www.wellsboropa.com

Sep 12, 13. Durty Dabbers/Xtra District 6 Mototrials.

Sep 12, Oct 17. Woolrich Woolen Mill Tours. Take a

Sep 12. Clarion River Clean-up. Help clean up various sections of the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. Must preregister. 9am-3pm. Cook Riverside Cabins and Pale Whale Canoe Fleet, Cooksburg. 814-744-8300

Lee Foster Memorial 5-Mile Run. 9am. St. Marys Elks Lodge 437, St. Marys. 814-834-2470

tour of the historic Woolrich Woolen Mill. Tours at 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm. Free. Woolrich Company Store, Woolrich. 570-769-7401, www.woolrich.com

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Harger Utility Sporting Clays Tournament. Event to benefit the family of CPO David Collins. Thunder Ridge Sporting Clays, Middlebury Center. 570-660-2839 Beginner to skilled riders PA will maneuver through an obstacle course-type section with the goal of not putting their feet down. 11am. Farrandsville. durtydabbers.com

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Sep 12. Conservation Celebration. Live amphibians and reptiles, a butterfly display, an interactive recycling game, live farm animals, arts and crafts, Smokey Bear, stream dynamics, games and prizes, projects, canoe and kayak demos, a bald eagle presentation, snow cones, wildlife tracks and more. 11am-3pm. Free. Curwensville Lake Recreation Area, Curwensville. 814-765-2629, www. clfdccd.com/conservation-celebration.html Sep 12. North Branch Park-to-Park Guided Tour. The beautiful 6-mile stretch of the lower North Branch Susquehanna River begins and ends at public parks, and it passes a third public park and an eagle’s nest along the way. Res req. 1-5pm. Everything is included in the fee. Canoe Susquehanna, Lewisburg. www.paddlehappy.com Sep 12. Car Show at the Corn Maze, Plus Chicken Barbecue & Corn Roast. Reg. is free. Starts at 9:30am. Car show and Christmas Shoppe at 10am. Corn maze at 11am. Kohl’s Stony Hill Tree Farm, Milton. www.kohlsstonyhill.com

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Pennsylvania wineries, food, craft vendors and music. Proceeds benefit the Wyalusing Valley Museum and Wyalusing Lions and Lionesses. Noon-5pm. Wyalusing Valley Museum, Wyalusing. wyalusingwinefestival.com

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Fall Fest. Two bands will perform on Saturday, and one band will perform on Sunday. Plus, wagon rides, bottling wine, making sangria, free tastings, local artists and vendors. Noon-5pm. Deer Creek Winery, Shippenville. 814-354-7392, www.deercreekwine.com

Sep 12, Oct 10. Sherman Memorial Lighthouse Tour. Self-guided tours of the 6-story structure will feature Sherman family memorabilia, lighthouse collectibles, and a view of the Allegheny River. A video of the lighthouse construction will be shown continuously in an adjacent, handicapped-accessible building. 1-4pm. Lighthouse Island, Tionesta. www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/tionesta Sep 12. Clarion River Clean-up. Help clean up various sections of the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. Must preregister. 9am-3pm. Cook Riverside Cabins and Pale Whale Canoe Fleet, Cooksburg. 814-744-8300

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Harvest Festival Open House. A huge 20X60' O-gauge layout of Milton in the 1950s and ’60s will feature many operating trains and interactive action scenes. 9am-5pm. Milton Model Train Museum, Milton. 570-742-7377, miltonmodeltrainmuseum.blogspot.com

Sep 12. Public Viewing Night at the Black Forest Star Party. Visit with more than 500 astronomers and view the night sky through 35 to 40 telescopes. 7:30-11pm. Cherry Springs State Park, Coudersport. 814-435-5010, www.dcnr. state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/cherrysprings/

Sep 12-13. Butterfly Release Event. The monarchs will embark on their migration to Mexico. Children’s crafts, face painting, food, music and fun. Creekside Gardens, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3595, creeksidegardens.com

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Sep 13. Autumn Daze Car Show. Attendees may see antique, classic, and special vehicles, as well as street rods. Other offerings will include food, live music, and craft vendors. Main Street, Bradford. 814-362-3717 Sep 13. Sports Car Club of America Autocross Event. CNB Bank Raceway Park, Clearfield. 814-389-6126, www. cnbbankracewaypark.com

Sep 13-19. McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fair. Bean

soup served daily beginning at noon, concessions beginning at 4pm, amusements and a midway. Free adm and entertainment. Parking fee. McClure Fairgrounds, McClure. 717-543-5467, www.mcclurebeansoupfair.com

Sep 17-19. Antes Fort Historical Days. Entertainment, arts and crafts, a flea market, tractor pulls, a car show, fireworks and more. No pets. Free adm. Antes Fort Village Park, Antes Fort. 570-398-2885, www.facebook.com/ pages/Antes-Fort-Historical-Days/114888871901270

Sept 18-20. La Festa. Games, food, rides, crafts, draw-

ings, a bocce tournament, Italian novelties and live entertainment. Susquehanna Bank Park at Bowman Field, Williamsport. 570-323-2012

Sep 18. Country Dance. The McNett Country Band will play country dance music in a bank barn. Soup and bread are included in ticket purchases. 7-11pm. 1900 Red Barn, Clinton County Historical Society, Lock Haven. 570-7487254, www.clintoncountyhistory.com Sep 18-20. Bavarian Fall Fest. The event will celebrate

the city’s German heritage with craft and food vendors, a farmers market, entertainment, a Kidz Zone, and prizes. Downtown St. Marys. 814-781-7247, bavarianfallfest.com

Sep 18-20. Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-up. Demonstrations of chainsaw artists creating animals, caricatures, plants, furniture pieces, and more from logs. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-9275275, www.sawmill.org Sep 18-20. Peanut Butter Festival. Stage entertainment, a carnival, a mountain bike race, a 5K race, a health walk, a parade, a classic car cruise, a tractor show, a motorcycle rally, and more entertainment and activities. Gumtown Memorial Park, New Bethlehem. 814-275-3929, www.newbethlehemarea.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 19 /

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Sep 18-20. Harvest Moon Festival. A large variety of

homemade ethnic foods, children’s games, autumn crafts, a bake sale, a white elephant booth, and drawings for theme baskets, quilts, afghans and more. Holy Name of Mary Church, Montrose. 570-278-1504, holynameofmary.com

Sep 18-20. Pennsylvania Bowhunters Festival. Featuring all 3-D targets, including the life-size running deer, other target areas and lifelike game trails. Traditional, compound and crossbows welcome. Food, prizes, souvenirs and more at the family-oriented event. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. www.pabowhunters.com

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Sep 19. Clinton/Lycoming Out of Darkness Walk. The walk will raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Riverview Park, Lock Haven. 570-748-6871 Sep 19. Warren County Brew Fest. Craft and national brewers will be on-site during the event, which will celebrate the region’s wide variety of beers and ales. Also hors d’oeuvres from area restaurants and a full-service cash bar. Holiday Inn of Warren, Warren. www.wccbi.org Sep 19. Step Outdoors TRYathlon & 5K run. The intro-

duction to a run-paddle-bike event will now also feature a stand-alone 5K option. For the TRY, teams and solo options will be available. 10am. Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro. 570-723-0520, www.stepoutdoors.org

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Performance: Little By Little. The comedy show will be presented by Rich Little. 7:30pm. Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. www.bcpac.com

Sep 19. Cook Forest River Ride. The event will offer a 35-mile ride for beginners and recreational cyclists, and a more challenging 60-mile route. Both are out-and-back routes. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 412-261-6347, www.dcnr.state.pa.us, cookforest.com/riverride/index.cfm

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Sep 19. Wheel Around the Hub Bicycle Race. Attendees may participate in a 53-mile circuit race, a 15-mile fun race, or a youth category race, with rides occurring on routes 6 and 46. Afterward, a celebration will take place with live music and barbecue meals. Registration will begin at 10am. McKean County Court House, Smethport. 814-887-6020, www.bikereg.com Sep 19-Oct 31. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch. The event will include hayrides, a barnyard zoo, a history house, pumpkin picking, a corn box, a hay mountain, and the Frogtown Flinger pumpkin launcher. Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-5pm, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-7pm, Sundays 1-5pm, other times by appointment. Paul’s Pumpkin Patch, Fairmount City. 814-365-5161, paulspumpkinpatch.com Sep 19-20. Open Day. The public is invited to view

more than 250 historically signficant internal combustion engines depicting 125 years of development of industrial American. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814849-6883, www.coolspringpowermuseum.org

Sep 19. Johnsonburg Community 5K. Attendees will get their blood pumping and meet nature-loving runners. 9am-2pm. Johnsonburg. 814-558-2879, http://users. penn.com/~bczappa

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Sep 19. Les Haas Memorial Trail Challenge. A 7K run, 14K run, and 2-mile fun walk. 9am. Laurel Mill Trail in Allegheny National Forest, near Ridgeway. 814-776-5377, www.co.elk.pa.us/conservation/trailrace/trailrace.html Sep 19. Elk County Youth Field Day. Ages 10 to 14 will participate in outdoor activities such as fishing, trapping, and shooting sports. Wildlife and environmental education will also be included. All equipment and lunch will be provided. 8:30am-4:30pm. St. Marys Sportsmen’s Club, St. Marys. 814-834-4375, stmaryssportsmen.org Sep 19. JCHS Porch Party. Visitors may tour multiple porch locations for food, refreshments, and entertainment. 5:30-8pm. Northside Park, Brookville. 814-849-0077 Sep 19. Lake Augusta Wine & Brew Festival. Sample

beers and wines from craft brewers and local wineries while enjoying live entertainment and the beautiful Sunbury riverfront along the Susquehanna River. 2-6pm. Sunbury Amphitheater and Waterfront Park, Sunbury. 570-286-7768, www.sripa.com

Sep 19. Fields of Grace. Children’s games, live music, food and more. Guest speaker at 4pm. By donation. Elisha’s Home, Montrose. 570-278-5078, www.elishashome.com Sep 19.

Bowhunter’s Festival Pancake & Sausage Breakfast. All-you-can-eat. Beverages included. Forksville United Methodist Church, Forksville. 570-924-3182

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Lecture: Tidbits of History: The Reagan Years. The presenter will be Betsy Koons Robertson, who served as deputy press secretary for Nancy Reagan. Thomas T. Taber Museum, Williamsport. 570-326-3326, www.tabermuseum.org

Sep 20. Performance: Acoustic Highway Band. The

group will play acoustic favorites. The Medix Hotel, Medix Run. 814-787-5920

Sep 20-26. Beaver Community Fair. Rides, baking

contests, agricultural exhibits, fair food, truck and tractor pulls, and musical events. Free adm. Beaver Community Fair, Beaver Springs. 570-658-4963, www.beaverfair.org

Sep 22-Dec 13. Exhibit: Paintings by Maggie Wolszczan. A display of vibrant, colorful paintings of flowers created by the Centre County artist. Art Alley, first floor of HUB-Robeson Galleries, Penn State University, State College. 814-865-2563, www.studentaffairs.psu.edu/hub/ artgalleries Sep 22-26. Harmony Grange Fair. Rides, grange din-

ners, music, exhibits, antique tractors, a parade and pulls for tractors, trucks and quads. Next to Harmony High School, Westover. 814-762-7688

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Sep 25. W.A.C.C. Golf Outing. The fun day of golf and

networking will benefit Wellsboro community enhancement projects. Team registrations and sponsorships are available. 10am. Tyoga Country Club, Wellsboro. 570-7241926, www.wellsboropa.com

Sep 25-Nov 19. Exhibit: Birth of the Painted World:

Jivya Mashe & the Warli Tradition of India. Paintings by Jivya Mashe, as well as his son, Sadashiva Mashe, and other Warli artists completed between 1999 and 2003. Lower level of HUB-Robeson Galleries, Penn State University, State College. 814-865-2563, www.studentaffairs.psu. edu/hub/artgalleries

Sep 25, Oct 23.

1949 Pullman Dining Car Experience. Enjoy an evening of nostalgic dining in a fully restored 1949 Pullman dining car featuring an original railcar menu. Also, a presentation on the history of Pullman dining cars and a display of cars from the ’40s and ’50s. Adm. Peter Herdic Transportation Museum, Williamsport. 570-326-2500, 800-248-9287, www.phtm.org

Sep 25-27. Marienville Oktoberfest. Live entertain-

ment, craft and food vendors, children’s activities, a car show, punkin chunkin, a pet parade, tractor races and more. Town Square, Marienville. 814-927-8218, www.forestcounty.com

Sep 26. Chicken Barbecue/Museum Open House. 11am-2pm. Sugar Valley Historical Society, Bull Run. 570725-3042, 570-748-0362, www.svhistory.org

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Sep 26. Woodland Campground Fall Festival. A craft fair and flea market, door prizes, afternoon hayrides around the campground, live music, face painting, food and fun for all. 9am-4pm. Woodland Campground, Woodland. 814-857-5388, www.woodlandpa.com

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Clarion River Canoeing Adventure. Attendees will take a guided interpretive overnight canoe trip along the National Wild and Scenic Clarion River. Meals, camping equipment, and canoes will be provided. Preregistration is required. Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. 814-744-8475, www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Sep 26-Oct 4. Autumn Leaf Festival. The event will feature 25 food concessions, carnival rides and amusements, a Miss Teen and Miss Junior Teen Autumn Leaf Festival Scholarship Pageant, a children’s parade, crafters, Clarion University’s Homecoming weekend and football game, a concert, and an antique tractor show. Clarion. 814226-9161, www.clarionpa.com Sep 26. Flavors of Fall Festival. The events will include

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Sep 25-27. Rally at the Rock. ATV riding, guided tours

crafts, food, and music celebrating the most beautiful season of the year. Ridgway Courthouse, Ridgway. 814776-1424, www.ridgwaychamber.com

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Sep 26. Punxsutawnery Appreciation Day. The event will include crafts, food, a pumpkin decorating conctest, and a talent show. 9am-3pm. SSCD School, Punxsutawney. 814-938-7700, www.punxsutawney.com Sep 26-Oct 3. Bloomsburg Fair. An antique farm

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of the park, food, vendors and entertainment. Rock Run ATV Recreation Park, Patton. 814-674-6026, www.rockrunrecreation.com

Woodcarving Class. Instructor Bob Stadtlander will explain the fundamentals of relief carving in various styles. Students will have a choice of designs. 9am-5pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

Sep 25-Oct 31. Haunted Woods Trail. Fri and Sat only, 8pm. Wolf’s Camping Resort, Knox. 814-797-2355

machinery museum, a historic restored one-room schoolhouse, grandstand shows, local food stands, games, rides and exhibits in agriculture, horticulture, needlework, livestock, poultry, rabbit and flowers. Bloomsburg Fairgrounds, Bloomsburg. 570-784-4949, www.bloomsburgfair.com

Sep 26-27. Fall Fest. Attendees may celebrate the fall

Sep 26. Selinsgrove Market Street Festival. More than

harvest with wine, music, crafts, prizes, and discounts. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Lounge, Kane. 814-8377566, www.flickerwood.com

Sep 26. Farm-City Family Festival. The family-orient-

ed event will celebrate the important relationship between the agricultural community and urban residents.Vendors, children’s crafts and games, a pedal tractor pull, antique tractors, hay rides, a health fair, a strongman competition and other contests, and an awards ceremony. 9am-4pm. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. www.clintoncountyfairpa.com, www.clintoncountypa.com/conserve.htm

Sep 26. Chili and Wings Cook-off. The Lock Haven

Moose Riders will host the event in conjunction with the annual Strongman Competition. The contest will have three weight divisions, two women’s divisions, and a master’s division. It will include seven tests of strength. Castenea Picnic Grounds, Lock Haven. 215-990-2430 / 24 /

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100 vendors including crafters, civic groups, food, games and live entertainment. Selinsgrove. 570-541-9117, www. selinsgrove.net

Sep 26. Galeton Fall Fest. Vendors, live music, food and games. John J. Collins Memorial Park, Galeton. 570-4397615, www.visitgaleton.com Sep 26-27. Apple & Cheese Festival. Local apples and

cheeses will be featured. Also, children’s crafts and activities. Creekside Gardens, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3595, www.creeksidegardens.com

Sep 26. Christy Mathewson Days. Celebrate the his-

tory of the college and Factoryville in the dead-ball era of baseball and Factoryville’s own Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, Christy Mathewson. Factoryville borough and Keystone College, La Plume and Factoryville. 570-945-8181, www.keystone.edu

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Sep 26. Equinox Celebration. A full-moon labyrinth walk and refreshments. Self Discovery Wellness Arts Center, Montrose. 570-278-9256, www.wellnessarts.com Sep 27. Bike the Border. Ride the roads through the park and friends’ land. Simple bike maintenance and safety tips will be covered. By freewill donation or nonperishable food items. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-967-7275, www.friendsofsaltspringspark.org Sep 27. Dushore Lions Golf Tournament. Open to the public. Eagles Mere Country Club, Eagles Mere. 570-5253460, www.eaglesmerecc.com

Sep 29. Herbal Paper Making. Attendees will learn how

to make herbal paper from recycled paper, herbs, and flowers to create note cards, wedding announcements, and/or artistic collages for wall hangings. All materials and herbal refreshments are included. 7-9pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

Sep 30-Oct 4. October Horse Ride. Offerings will include up to five nights of camping, a free guide service from Thursday to Sunday, supper on Thursday to Saturday, a tack auction on Friday, and ranch sorting. Attendees may dress up their sites and wear costumes to the Halloween social on Saturday. Cook Forest Area Scenic Trail Rides and Dude Ranch, Clarion. 814-226-5985, www.patrailride.com

OCTOBER Oct 1-31. Ravenwood Manor Haunted House. Three

floors of mayhem and dozens of monsters. Not recommended for children under age 8. Thursdays through Sundays. Ticket booth from 7pm-midnight. Hegarty Mansion, Beccaria. www.hegartymansion.com

Oct 2-4. Elk County Autumn Auto Tour.

Nature Inn at Bald Eagle, Howard. 814-625-2879, www.natureinnatbaldeagle.com

Oct 2. Country Jamboree. Enjoy the glory days of coun-

try music. 7:30pm. Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. 570-724-6220, www.DeaneCenter.com

Oct 2-Nov 1. Exhibit: A View Within: A Collaboration of Two Fiber Artists. Working separately from the same image, artists Paula Chung and Karen Rips interpret the beauty, strength and vulnerability of the human body through the medium of textiles. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, pct.edu/gallery Oct 2-3. Oktoberfest. Celebrate the town’s heritage with German bands and dancers, imported German beer, local German-style wines, traditional Oktoberfest food, hayrides, carriage rides, marionette shows and fun for the whole family. VFW Fairgrounds, Mifflinburg. 570-9661666, http://oktoberfest.mifflinburgpa.com

Oct 2-31. Haunted Barn. Diehard lovers of Halloween are invited to take part in some heart-stopping fun. Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10pm. Adm for those age 6 and up. Brookville. 814-648-0777, tempesthauntedwoods.webs.com Oct 2-31. Nightmare Lane and Haunted Trail. The first weekend will be a family night weekend, featuring a childfriendly movie. During the other two weekends, scary movies will be shown. Fridays and Saturdays, 7-10pm. The Moonlite Drive-In Theatre, Brookville. 814-849-5588

Oct 2-3. Falling Leaves Outdoor Show. A variety of vendors, outdoor recreational activities, and information. 9am-7pm. Potter County Courthouse Square, Coudersport. 814-274-0219, http://pottercountyhabitat.weebly.com Oct 2-4. Airing of the Quilts. A celebration featuring a display of quilts, baby quilts, hand-stitched and hand appliqued, along with fine linens. Refreshments of apple cider, home-baked cakes, cookies and dip. Apple Wagon Antique Mall, Russell Hill, Tunkhannock. 570-836-8713, www.facebook.com/applewagon.antiquemall.5 Oct 3-4. Canton Apple & Cheese. 10am-6pm. Bastress Mountain Winery, Williamsport. 570-745-2332, www.bastressmountainwinery.com Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, 31. World of Little League Halloween Costume Contest. World of Little League Museum, South Williamsport. 570-326-3607, www.littleleaguemuseum.org Oct 3. Pumpkin Fest. The event will include vendors, food, entertainment, pumpkin and scarecrow contests, game booths, face painting, hay wagon rides, and pony rides. All contests require preregistration. Noon-4pm. Downtown, Bradford. 814-598-4570 Oct 3-24.

AMA National Enduro. Saturdays and Sundays. The Saturday activities will include the KTM Factory bike ride, which is open to the public, and fireworks at dusk. On Sunday, reg at 7am, and the event starting at 9am. Breakfast served both days, and dinner on Saturday. Vendors will be present. Quiet Oaks Campground, Cross Fork. 570-923-2386

Oct 3. Hardcore Mudd Run. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-726-4148, 570-660-1231, www.clintoncountyfairpa.com Oct 3. Wine Festival. The festival will include several

wineries, complimentary appetizers, live acoustic music, and more. 2-5pm and 6-9pm. Gobbler’s Knob, Punxsutawney. 814-618-5591, www.groundhog.org/

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Craftsmen of the Endless Mountains Flaming Fall Foliage Festival. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 607-768-1566, www.craftsmenoftheendlessmountains.com

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Oct 3-4. Tour de Forest Fall Ride. The organized ATV ride through the forest will benefit the volunteer fire department. 8am. Allegheny National Forest, Marienville. 814-227-9503, www.marienville-fire.com/tour-de-forest

Oct 3. Harvest Hoedown. A square and line dancing

Oct 3-4. Warrior Run/Fort Freeland Heritage Days. Colonial foods, demonstrations, crafts and lectures, as well as 300 costumed crafters, tradesmen and instructors demonstrating Colonial history via encampments, hearth cooking, music, storytellers, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s games and wagon rides. 9:30am-5pm. Behind the Warrior Run High School and at Warrior Run Church, Turbotville. 570-538-1756, www.freelandfarm.org

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event with a campfire cookout at 5pm, followed by dance lessons and boot-stomping fun. Whipple Performing Arts Studio, Tunkhannock. www.wyomingcountyplayers.com

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Pennsylvania Designs & Friends Quilts & Handcrafted Decorations. A display and sale of handcrafted quilts and items by local artists and artisans. Triton Banquet Hall, Tunkhannock. 570-836-2441

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Oct 4. Blessing of the Animals. Animals of all kinds are invited to receive a blessing during regular worship. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Tunkhannock. 570-836-2233, www.stpetestunkhannock.org Oct 7. Kids Day IV: Dress Up & Discover! Children of all ages will get to try on field gear and head gear from the museum education collection. Education stations in the galleries will offer fun discoveries. 10am-3pm. Regular museum adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Oct 7.

Lecture: President Eisenhower: His Foreign Policy in General & Korea in Particular. Part of the Friends’ Richard Koontz Memorial Lecture Series. Presented by Penn State University professor Dr. Greg Ferro. 7:30pm. Donation requested. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum. org

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Oct 3. Tunkhannock Quilt & Artisans Walk. Outdoor

quilt displays, quilt events, indoor artisan shows and displays. Rain or shine. 9am-5pm. Historic Tunkhannock. www.tunkhannockbusiness.com

Oct 4. Leaves and Lunch Pontoon Boat Tour. Lunch will be served. Preregistration is required, and the tour is limited to 12 people. 10am-noon. Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us Oct 4. PACK Fall Foliage Race and Year End Awards. A 15-mile marathon race and an 11-mile relay race will begin at 10am. Woodward Township Boat Launch, Woodward Township. www.lhnationals.com

to mold, cut, scent, and color soap. The class fee includes a bar of soap, Rusty’s booklet, and herbal refreshments. 6-9pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

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Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association Fall Show. Antique tractors, antique gas engines, antique cars and demonstrations of antique farm machinery. Buffalo Valley Antique Machinery Association, Lewisburg. 570-538-2741, www.bvama.net

Oct 9-11. Tioga County Early Days. Displays, demonstrations, antique gas engines, steam engines, antique farm equipment, entertainment, food, antique tractor pulls and a craft and flea market. Tioga County Fairgrounds, Wellsboro. 570-659-5228, www.tiogacountyfair.com, www.tiogacountyearlydays.com Oct 10. Eighth Annual Biplanes, Trains & Automobiles Exhibit. Eagles Mere. 570-525-3770

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Oct 10. First Fork Festival. The event will celebrate all that is special about the First Fork Valley. 1-5pm. Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin. 814-647-8401, www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Oct 11. Performance: Autumn Chorale. All four Hamilton-Gibson Productions choirs will perform together for the annual fall concert. 2:30pm. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, hamiltongibson.org

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Mahoning Shadow Shuffle Half-Marathon, 10K, and 5K. The out-and-back flat course is on the Mahoning Shadow Trail along Mahoning Creek. Punxsy Little League Field, Punxsutawney. 814-371-7768

Oct 11-17. Blossburg Memorial Library Book Sale. Blossburg Memorial Library, Blossburg. 570-638-2197, www.blossburgmemoriallibrary.com

Oct 10. Fall Family Fun Day. A harvest of autumn fun

and outdoor recreational opportunities in northcentral Pennsylvania. Displays and scheduled programs by state and county conservation agencies, local conservation organizations and businesses related to the outdoors. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. www.visitpaparks.com

with activities for children and families, including live animal presentations, face painting, a visit to the pumpkin patch, an art creation station, pumpkin bowling and children’s train rides. Noon-4pm. Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art, Millersburg. 717-692-3699, nedsmithcenter.org

Oct 10-11. Shade Mountain Winery Harvest Festival.

Grape-stomping in the handmade vat, the Vintner’s Pig Roast, an exhibit from T & D’s Cats of the World, live entertainment, carriage rides through the vineyard and tours by the winemakers. Shade Mountain Winery, Middleburg. 570-837-3644, www.shademountainwinery.com

Oct 10-11. Fall Antique & Collectible Show. Exhibitors

will display everything from jewelry to furniture, and visitors may view the exhibits at the newly renovated museum. 10am-4:30pm. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Galeton. 814-435-2652, www.lumbermuseum.org

Oct 10-12. Artists’ Open House Weekend. Throughout Susquehanna County. 570-278-4011, www.artiststour.com

Oct 10-11. Elk Mountain Fall Festival. Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Union Dale. 570-679-4400, www.elkskier.com Oct 10-11. Fall Art Expo. Annual juried exhibition and art competition with cash prizes and a People’s Choice Award. Part of the Sullivan County Fall Festival. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-525-3321, sullivanarts.org

Oct 10. Harvest & Wine Festival. Featuring Pennsylvania

wineries, a food/harvest theme, vendors with locally produced and handcrafted items, and live music all day. Lazy Brook Park, Tunkhannock. www.tunkhannockrotary.org

Oct 10-12. Open Studio Tour. See a wide variety of

contemporary functional, decorative and sculptural pottery. Mud and Fire Potters, Little Meadows. 570-623-3335, www.mudandfirepotters.com

Oct 11. Fall Festival. Focusing on the natural resources

Oct 11-Dec 17. Exhibit: WWI: The War to End All Wars. Memorabilia on display will include stereoscope cards from the battlefield and the story of how the 305th Ambulance Group from Lock Haven integrated the U.S. Army in 1917. Clinton County Historical Society, Lock Haven. 570-748-7254, www.clintoncountyhistory.com Oct 11. 13th Annual Cider Press & Tasting. Listen to live

music, sample fresh cider and turn the crank on the old cider press. Oktoberfest foods and cider will be available. Noon-3pm. Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. 814-3717022, www.laurelwines.com

Oct 11. Foxburg Art, Wine, and Food Festival. 11am-

6pm. Downtown Foxburg. www.foxburginfo.com, www. foxburgfestival.com

Oct 11. Fall Quilt Show and Sale. A display of local quilts

will be exhibited, and a family-style all-you-can-eat turkey and ham dinner will be served. 11am-1:30pm. Social hall, St. Joseph Parish, Lucinda. 814-226-7288, www.st-josephlucinda.org

Oct 12-17. Lock Haven University 2015 Homecoming.

The celebration will include numerous events. On Friday, the golf tournament will be held at Clinton Country Club. Lock Haven. 570-484-2011, www.lhup.edu

Oct 15-17 Fall Expo and Swap Meet. The oil engine

show will feature many exhibitors on the 25-acre grounds, as well as a flea market and food. The museum engines will be operating. 7am-8pm. Coolspring Power Museum, Coolspring. 814-849-6883, www.coolspringpowermuseum.org

Oct 11. Photo Walk With Kevin Kaltenbaugh. Learn how to capture that perfect shot through the eye of a lens. Instruction, hike and breakfast provided. Participants should bring their own camera and gear. Breakfast at 8am, followed by the photo walk. Adm. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com

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Oct 11. Blossburg Fall Festival. A fun-filled day of craft

Friday to noon on Saturday. Sugar Valley Church of the Brethren, Eastville. 570-725-3767, www.svhistory.org

vendors, food, musical entertainment, games, a hot dogeating contest and hayrides. Noon-5pm. Downtown Blossburg. 570-638-2005, www.blossburg.org/fallfest

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course runs the levee, beginning near Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center. Proceeds will benefit the university’s men’s and women’s cross-country and track and field teams. 9am. Lock Haven University, Lock Haven. 814-5714928, 570-916-5716, www.lhup.edu

Oct 17. Family Fall Festival. The event will include crafts, food, and games. The rain date is Oct. 24. 11am-3pm. Lock Haven First Church of Christ, Lock Haven. 570-748-3519, www.firstchurchlh.com

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Christmas in the Barns. The event will include a craft show throughout the barns, sleigh rides, and homemade food. 9am-4pm. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. 570-660-1231, www.clintoncountyfairpa.com

Oct 17. 10th Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Float. Apple cidering, candle dipping, pumpkin carving, crafts and games, a beach bonfire at 6:30pm and a Pumpkin Float at 7pm, where lit jack-o-lanterns will be set adrift on the lake. Parker Dam State Park, Penfield. 814-765-0630, www. dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/parkerdam/ Oct 17. Sinnemahone Ultra Trail Run. The race will take participants through the heart of the Pennsylvania wilds. A new 10K option is available. Participants will be split into four age groups. 7:30am. West Creek Rails to Trails, Emporium. 814-486-4314, www.sinnemahone50k.org S895067

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Oct 17. Woodsy Owl Workday. Alongside Woodsy Owl

and Smokey Bear, attendees will help maintain the park through various work projects. Free camping on Friday and/or Saturday nights will be available for volunteers with prior notice. 8am-1:30pm. Maintenance Complex, Cook Forest State Park, Cooksburg. www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Oct 18. Performance: North Sea Gas. One of Scotland’s most popular folk bands. 7pm. Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. 570-724-6220, www. DeaneCenter.com Oct 23-24. Historic Lantern Tour. The guided tour will be a strenuous walk with several stops. Adm. Highland Cemetery, Lock Haven. 570-748-5080, www.highlandcemeterylockhavenpa.org Oct 23-25. Woodcarving Class. Brian Brubaker will

teach the multi-level class with a selection of projects. No prior experience is necessary, but preregistration is required. 9am-5pm. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts, Cooksburg. 814-927-6655, www.sawmill.org

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Flashlight Cave Tours & Haunted Miner’s Maze Tours. For flashlight tours, bring a flashlight and hear intriguing Indian and pioneer legends. For the Haunted Miners Maze, explore the dimly lit, 4,800-square-foot maze to locate the hidden checkpoints. Family-friendly eerie fun with no gruesome sights. 6pm. Penn’s Cave, Centre Hall. 814-364-1664, pennscave.com

Oct 23-25. Pumpkin House. More than 300 glowing

pumpkins handcarved by staff members, as well as food, music and fun. Come dressed in costume. Creekside Gardens, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3595, www.creeksidegardens.com

Oct 24-25. Then & Now Living History Encampment/ Bivouac. Visit the living history timeline of uniforms and equipment from the 18th through the 21st centuries. Show begins at 1pm each day. 10am-4pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Oct 24. October Wine & Dine Chef Tasting. Taste the

flavors of autumn’s harvest via five courses of fine cuisine, each paired with a fine wine from Gateway’s award-winning list. A live musical performance will accompany dinner. Seatings at 5:30 and 8pm. Fee. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com

Oct 24. Fall Foliage Train Excursions. Enjoy the beauti-

ful fall foliage on a leisurely one-and-a-half-hour train excursion. Adm. 11am, 1:30pm, 4pm. Behind Burger King, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, www.vacationpa.com

Oct 24. Halloween Fest. Carve pumpkins, play with the

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Oct 24. Haunted Halloween Trail and All Hallows Eve Celebration. While adventure-seekers test their bravery on the haunted traill, smaller children may enjoy fall crafts and games in the Wildlife Center. Also offered will be hayrides, a bonfire, ight refreshments, and live music. 4-9pm. Sinnemahoning State Park, Austin. 814-647-8401, www. dcnr.state.pa.us Oct 24-25. Open House & Craft Fair. Taste wine with

snacks, browse craft and food booths on the lawn, listen to live music and enjoy a walk through the post-harvest vineyard. 11am-5pm. Hunters Valley Winery, Liverpool. 717444-7211, www.huntersvalleywines.com

Oct 24. Nature at Night. Enjoy live nocturnal animals,

children’s activities and a night hike. Endless Mountains Nature Center, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3835, www.endlessnature.org

Oct 25. Great Pumpkin Express Train Excursions. All aboard for the one-hour excursion to the airport in Montoursville on the Lycoming Valley Railroad. Each paid ticketholder will receive a pin from the Great Pumpkin Express series. Noon, 2pm, 4pm. Behind Burger King, Williamsport. 570-327-7700, www.vacationpa.com Oct 29-Nov 1.

Performance: Dracula. 7:30pm. Warehouse Theatre, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, www.hamiltongibson.org

Oct 30. Performance: The Platinum Tour. Jim Brickman will perform. 7:30pm. Bradford Creative and Performing Arts Center, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Bradford. 814-362-2555, www.bcpac.com Oct 31. Trunk

or Treat. Children may walk from car trunk to car trunk to receive candy and treats. 5-7pm. Lock Haven First Church of Christ, Lock Haven. 570-748-3519, www.firstchurchlh.com

Oct 31. Halloween Parade. Downtown Lock Haven. 570-748-1576, www.lockhaven.org Oct 31-Nov 1. Anniversary Celebration. The vineyard will offer hot mulled wine, refreshments, gift shop sales, wine discounts, and door prizes. 10am-6pm. Laurel Mountain Vineyard, Falls Creek. 814-371-7022, www.laurelwines.com

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Nov 1. Heritage Day. Re-enactor Ronald Blatchley will

bring chemistry to life as Dr. Joseph Priestley. Guides in 18th-century costumes will welcome visitors to the home of the renowned chemist, theologian and educator. 1-4pm. Joseph Priestley House Museum, Northumberland. 570473-9474, www.josephpriestleyhouse.org

Nov 3. Fall Bazaar. More than 40 craft vendors and artisans will sell their wares for the holiday season. Food items will be available, including homemade apple dumplings. 9am-3pm. Susque-View Home, Lock Haven. 570893-5941 Nov 4. Soup-Off. Area restaurants will compete for the Golden Ladle Award. Food offerings will include soup, breads, desserts, and beverages. Attendees may vote for their favorite soup. A basket auction will take place. 1:30pm. Adm. Haywood’s on the Green, Mill Hall. 570-7482951, www.salvationarmylockhaven.org Nov 5-8. Home for the Holidays 2015. Join the Fuel Aid concert to assist those in need, participate in a contest to determine the best cookie in town, take a horse and carriage ride and enjoy the Santa parade. Curwensville. Nov 5-7. Sligo Home for the Holidays Christmas Craft and Gift Show. Arts, gifts, and hand-crafted items will be offered for sale at participating homes and businesses. 10am-7pm. Sligo. 814-745-2074 Nov 5-8.

Holiday Open House. Conklin’s Unique Country, Susquehanna. 570-465-5500, www.uniquecountry.com

Nov 6-8. Gingerbread Waffle Breakfast. Sugar and

spice and everything nice during Cook Forest’s Gingerbread Tour. Tours available. 8-11am. Gateway Lodge, Cooksburg. 814-744-8017, www.gatewaylodge.com

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Exhibit: Mikhail Gubin: Geometry. Two- and three-dimensional collage works, as well as works on paper and sculptural works. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/gallery

Nov 6-7. Artists’ Exhibition & Sale.

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Nov 6-8. Ultimate Music Theater Weekend. The Celtic Martins on Friday, ragtime pianist Bob Milne on Saturday, and the Roving Hysterical Theater Vaudeville Revival and Old-Time Nonsense Review on Sunday. Children’s activities on Saturday afternoon. St. Basil’s Hall, Dushore. 570-928-8927, www.sullivanarts.org Nov 6-Dec 11. Mikhail Gubin: Geometry. Gubin creates two- and three-dimensional collage works that do not exist in nature but at the same time are organic. His works are part cubist, part surrealist. A meet-the-artist reception will take place on Nov 12 from 4:30-6:30pm, with a Gallery Talk at 5:30pm. The Gallery at Penn College, Williamsport. 570-320-2445, www.pct.edu/gallery Nov 7. Gingerbread Tour Holiday Open House. Quiet

Creek and other local artisans will offer holiday gift items. A whole foods luncheon will be available on Saturday. 10am-5pm. Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living, Brookville. 814-849-9662, www.quietcreekherbfarm.org

Nov 7. Forksville/Hillsgrove Parsonage Roast Turkey Dinner. A buffet-style roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Dessert and beverage included. Forksville United Methodist Church, Forksville. 570-924-3182 Nov 7. Kids Day! Dress Up and Discover! Children of all ages will be able to wear uniforms from the museum education collection and visit education stations in the galleries. 10am-3pm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Nov 8. Holiday Open House. Participating retail locations will kick off the shopping season. Downtown Lock Haven. 570-748-1576, www.lockhaven.org

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15th Annual Veterans Day Pow Wow. Northern traditions, dance sessions, Morning Star singers, a Cub Scout program, drums, a Chinese auction and more. Expo II building, Clearfield Driving Park, Clearfield.

Nov 11. Open on Veterans Day - Pennsylvania Military Museum. 10am-4pm. Adm. Pennsylvania Military Museum, Boalsburg. 814-466-6263, www.pamilmuseum.org Nov 11. Robert E. Lee. Part of the History Comes Alive

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Gingerbread Tour. Fifteen stores will be decked out for the Christmas and will offer door prizes, refreshments, and holiday shopping. 10am-5pm. Brookville to Leeper. 814-744-8300

War II Museum, Eldred. 814-225-2220, www.eldredwwiimuseum.net

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Lewisburg Stroll Through the Arts Weekend. Nearly 50 artists in 41 shops, a silent art auction featuring original art from artists participating in the Lewisburg Arts Festival, multiple bands in various venues, and more. Lewisburg. 570-524-5221, www.lewisburgartscouncil.com

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Nov 11. Veterans Day Events. 10am-4pm. Eldred World

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Nov 14. Psycho-Cross Race. A course with roughplowed fields, hills, creek crossings, wooded paths, switchbacks, the maze stairs and surprises. Ard’s Farm, Lewisburg. 570-524-9820, www.ardsmarket.com Nov 14-15, 21-22. Holiday Fest. The pottery has slowly evolved into a unique and recognizable style characterized by simplicity of form. Enjoy a cup of cider and browse the studio. Mud and Fire Potters, Little Meadows. 570-623-3335, www.mudandfirepotters.com Nov 15. Billtown Blues Association’s Fall Into the Blues. The benefit concert will support the bands that have been invited to take part in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Genetti Hotel, Williamsport. 570584-4480, www.billtownblues.org Nov 19-22.

Performance: Honky Tonk Angels Christmas Spectacular. 7:30pm. Warehouse Theatre, Wellsboro. 570-724-2079, www.hamiltongibson.org

Nov 19-22, 27-29. A Christmas Gathering in Brockway. Shoppers will be able to find handmade crafts, holiday decor, used books, antiques, furniture, wine, baked goods, and more. All locations will be open during the first week, but only select locations will be open during the second week. Thursdays through Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays noon-4pm. Brockway. 814-265-1603, www. ChristmasGathering.com Nov 20-22.

Duboistown Garden Club Holiday House. Pennington Lounge, Lycoming College, Williamsport. www.duboistowngardenclub.weebly.com

Nov 20-22. Once Upon a Christmas. Crafters, artists,

artisans, businessess and service organizations . Fridays 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday noon-5pm. In and surrounding Knox. 814-764-6195, www.onceuponachristmas.info

Nov 21-22. Will Huffman Toy Train Expo. Celebrating the magic and nostalgia of toy trains, the event will feature dozens of train layouts of all scales and sizes, locomotive races, a visit with Santa and more. Park Place, Williamsport. www.toytrainexpo.org Nov 27-28. 14th Annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy shopping for Christmas gifts made by Pennsylvania artisans. Also, refreshments and door prizes. 10am-5pm. Settlement House Art, Sylvania. 570-297-0164, www.settlementhouseart.com Nov 27. Light Up Night and Christmas Parade. The event will include family fun, games, a story hour, a food court, prizes, and music. A parade will bring Santa to town atop the Brookville Volunteer Fire Company ladder truck. 5-9pm. Main Street, Brookville. Nov 28. Home for the Holidays Parade/Light Up Night. A magical nighttime parade will welcome Santa to town and will be followed by the lighting of the community Christmas tree and the Circle of Trees. 6pm. Barclay Square, Punxsutawney. 800-752-7445, http://punxsutawney.com Nov 28.

GLOW - Galeton’s Lights on the Water. Famous fireworks displayed over Berger Lake. John J. Collins Memorial Park, Galeton. 570-439-7615, www.visitgaleton.com

Nov 28-29. Green-Up Weekend. Create a beautiful

evergreen arrangement using accessories such as berries, bows, bling and more. Warm beverages and snacks available. Creekside Gardens, Tunkhannock. 570-836-3595, www.creeksidegardens.com

Nov 20. Light Up Night St. Marys. The town will light the outdoor holiday trees. 6:30pm. Downtown St. Marys. 814-781-3804, www.stmaryschamber.org Nov 20-22. Holiday Open House. Live entertainment,

complimentary mulled apple cider, home-baked goodies, gift card giveaways, games and mall-wide discounts. Apple Wagon Antique Mall, Russell Hill, Tunkhannock. 570-8368713, www.facebook.com/applewagon.antiquemall.5

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Chili Cook-Off & Christmas Shopping Spectacular. Noon-5pm. Bastress Mountain Winery, Williamsport. 570-745-2332, www.bastressmountainwinery.com

Nov 21. Victorian Christmas. Experience the town’s rich

heritage via the historic homes in the heart of Millionaires’ Row. Williamsport Historic District, Williamsport. www.victorianchristmaspa.wordpress.com

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wo of the most anticipated events in northeast Pennsylvania this year are the Nicholson Bridge 100th Anniversary Celebration, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12, and the annual Bridge Day street festival in Nicholson on Sunday, Sept. 13. Organizers expect as many as 20,000 visitors to make their way to the Wyoming County borough of 746 residents over the course of three days. The once world-famous Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct has suddenly found itself back in the national spotlight as it reaches the century mark. In addition to its residents, heritage organizations, railroad enthusiasts, media / 38 /

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outlets, and elected officials from Nicholson to the nation’s capital are gearing up for what could very well be the greatest event there since the 2,375-foot-long railroad bridge was opened in 1915. The Nicholson Heritage Association (NHA), which was formed in 1990 to coordinate the bridge’s 75th anniversary celebration, will kick off the 100th anniversary on Sept. 11 with a wine and cheese party at Catholic Hall at 5 p.m. According to NHA president Marion Sweet, photos and memorabilia from Nicholson’s past will be on display, and student essay winners will read their stories. There will be entertainment and food vendors along Main Street until 10 p.m. Even more entertainment and family-

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The Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct, otherwise known as the Nicholson Bridge, will be the focal point of three days of celebration from Sept. 11 to 13. Once the largest concrete bridge in America, the 100-year-old railroad trestle will be honored with a parade, speeches, live music and a three-day street fair coordinated by numerous bridge-related entities. The population of the quiet little borough of Nicholson is expected to increase tenfold during the course of the weekend. friendly activities are planned for Sept. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. Numerous speakers, including public officials, railroading buffs, and other historians, will make presentations, and dance and martial arts students will offer demonstrations into the afternoon. A grand parade of floats and marching units is planned for 3 p.m. The NHA’s celebration will culminate with a large block party in the downtown area in the evening on Sept. 12 featuring live music. The bridge will be lit up for the occasion, and there will be a fireworks display. Local fire companies, churches, bars, and restaurants will serve food throughout the event, and Sweet promises that there will be an abundant variety of things to eat offered by pro-

fessional vendors right on Main Street. “Twenty-five years ago, the whole town ran out of food,” Sweet said, recalling the 1990 event. “We won’t do that again, and we figure this one is going to be much bigger.” So much bigger, in fact, that visitors are encouraged to park in designated areas north and south of town along Route 92, from which they can take advantage of continuous shuttle service to and from the festival area. “I think that you’re going to see a lot of railroad buffs,” said NHA grants committee chair Josh Stull, noting that social media is buzzing with excitement in advance of the celebration. “We didn’t have that to get the word out for the 75th anniversary.” While guests are in town, Stull invites whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 39 /

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them to visit the Historic Delaware, Lackawanna, & Western (DL&W) Railroad Station, which is currently under restoration to become the Nicholson Tourism Center, housing a museum and serving as NHA headquarters. “Once it’s renovated, there will be interpretive exhibits about the bridge and Nicholson. We want to create a link to the historical aspect of the railroad,” Stull explained. “There are a lot of really neat things going on this year,” said Nicholson Women’s Club president Michelle Heron, in reference to the added involvement of NHA and Steamtown National Historic Park. “Everything’s going to be that much bigger. There will be more food. More of everything.” Heron noted that Steamtown will offer special passenger excursions from Scranton to Nicholson for all three days of the celebration, with plans to shuttle passengers from the top of the bridge to the festivities 240 feet below. “The best way for people to really enjoy the day is to not have to worry about driving around town,” The once world-famous Heron remarked. Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct The street fair on Sept. 13 will has suddenly found feature crafts, itself back in the food, and enternational spotlight as it tainment from 9 reaches the century mark. a.m. to 4 p.m. A mix of nearly 100 vendors will offer ethnic dishes, jewelry, floral wreaths, and items created by artisans on site such as woodcarving, wool spinning and soap making. Local restaurants and pubs will offer themed menu items, including a specialty beer brewed for the occasion. There will be music and dancers at various locations throughout the town. The activities in Nicholson will be preceded by a celebration a week earlier in nearby Kingsley (Susquehanna County), where a smaller but nearly identical concrete bridge was completed prior to the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct as part of the massive railroad project known as the Hallstead Cut-Off. The Martins Creek Viaduct only briefly claimed the title of largest concrete bridge in the world, but its citizens are no less proud. On Saturday, Sept. 5, the Brooklyn and Harford historical societies will join to host a Cloud Dance, so named in 1914 because residents partying on the bridge felt as though they were dancing in the clouds some 150 feet above Kingsley. Follow the Brooklyn Historical Society on Facebook for current details.

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Through Sep 25. Wine By The Vine - On Deck

Music Series. A great new music lineup. Bring friends and enjoy the music on the deck. Fridays. 6-9pm. Adm. The Vineyard at Grandview, Mount Joy. 717-653-4825, www. thevineyardatgrandview.com

Through Oct 5. Covered Bridge Tour. The tour covers 40-plus miles of country roads, making stops at beautiful covered bridges. Rentals for age 18 and up. Valid driver’s license required. Strasburg Scooters, Strasburg. 717-3442488, www.strasburgscooters.com Through Oct 18. Sightseeing Lake Cruise. Sit back,

relax and enjoy a two-hour narrated cruise aboard the Princess Lake Cruiser. Weekends. 1:30-3:30pm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, 7pointsmarina.com

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PA Renaissance Faire. The 32-acre re-creation of a 16th-century village and marketplace features costumed merriemakers, 13 stages, more than 25 royal kitchens and more. Weekends and Labor Day Monday. Adm. Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim. 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com

Through Oct 31. Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles

Museum. More than 20,000 items and a large variety of classic cars. Visitors will take a journey back in time to the 1950s thanks to the authentic atmosphere. Fridays to Sundays. Noon-5pm. Adm. Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum, Pottsville. www.jerrysmuseum.com

Through Nov 1. Public Sight-Seeing Cruises. Enjoy

the sights from the big windows in the beautiful, climatecontrolled main salon or topside during a 45-minute cruise. Adm. Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, City Island, Harrisburg. 717-234-6500, www.harrisburgriverboat.com

Through Dec 31. Lebanon Farmers Market. Thursdays through Saturdays. Free parking available. Lebanon Farmers Market, Lebanon. lebanonfarmersmarket.com Through Dec 31. Frontier Barn Quilt Trail of Fulton

County. Barn quilts are brightly colored and painted plywood boards of quilt block designs that are attached to barns, businesses, sheds and homes. Tour the countryside while visiting the many barn quilt locations. Various locations throughout Fulton County. 717-830-5953, http:// frontierbarnquilttrail.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 41 /

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Aug 6-Sep 18. Performance: West Side Story. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, www.DutchApple.com, www.dutchapple.com/content/ west_side_story.asp

Sep 4. Friday Night Dance. 9-11pm. Marina Tent, Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, http://raystownresort.com

Aug 31-Sep 7. 57th Annual Steam Engine & Tractor

9:30-11pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, www.raystownresort.com

Show. Steam traction engines, an old PRR steam train, antique tractors, a working saw mill, a model train exhibit, food, flea market stands and live music. Williams Grove Historical Steam Engine Association, Mechanicsburg. 717766-4001, www.wghsea.org/

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Sep 1-5. D-Day 3-D: Normandy 1944. Blending multi-

Sep 4. TGIF Karaoke Cruise Aboard the Proud Mary.

Sep 4-30. Exhibit: Dale Ziegler: Still Active in His 90s. The prolific painter will display his watercolors. Living and painting in Lancaster County, he is known for his interpretations of the surrounding farmlands and Amish communtiy. The Louise Gallery and the Mulberry Ballroom, Mulberry Art Studios, Lancaster. 717-295-1949, http:// mulberryartstudios.com

ple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and live-action images in 3-D, the film will explore the historic landing from a new perspective, including history, military strategy, science, technology and human values. Closed Mondays. Adm. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717-214-2787, www.whitakercenter.org

Sep 5. McLain Celtic Festival. The 21st annual familyoriented event will feature Highland athletics, children’s activities, border collie demonstrations, Celtic music, Irish and Scottish dancers, re-enactors, the Bonny Knees competitions and more. Adm. Two Mile House, Carlisle. 717249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Sep 1-Nov 30. Wood Shop Tour. Attendees may watch handmade furniture being built, and they may shop in the showroom. Tours will be offered Mondays to Fridays, 9am-4pm. Showroom hours are Mondays to Saturdays, 9am-5pm. George’s Furniture Inc., Marietta. 717-426-1004, http://georgesfurniturepa.com

Sep 5-Oct 25. Exhibit: Philadelphia Watercolor Society Annual Exhibition. Presents the finest in watercolor, as well as other works on paper. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, goggleworks.org

Sep 1-Dec 31. Exhibit: On the Clock: Changing the

than 100 flavors will be offered. The rain date is Sunday, Sept. 6. 11am-4pm. Hershey Farm Restaurant and Inn, Ronks. 717-687-8635, www.whoopiepiefestival.com

Industrialized World. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, www.museumoftime.org

Sep 2-Nov 25.

Group Bike Ride. Attendees are invited to bring their mountain bikes. Wednesdays, 4-6pm. Meet at Rothrock Outfitters, Huntingdon. 814-643-7226, http://rothrockoutfitters.com

Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4. Song Writers’ Workshop.

7-9pm. Boxers Cafe, Huntingdon. 814-643-5013, www. boxerscafe.com

Sep 3-19. Performance: The Elephant Man. Ephrata Performing Arts Center at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata. 717-733-7966, www. ephrataperformingartscenter.com

Sep 5. Whoopie Pie Festival. Whoopie pies in more

Sep 5. Taste of Hamburg-er Festival. The event will

include professional and amateur hamburger eating competitions, nonstop entertainment on five stages, two beer and wine gardens, crafters and artists, children’s activities, the Dine and Dash foot race, and downtown shopping. Downtown Hamburg. www.tasteofhamburger.com

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Lake Raystown Resort’s Got Talent Competition. All resort guests are eligible to compete, but performance content must be appropriate for audiences of all ages. Preregistrations will be available at the visitor center before 2pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. http://raystownresort.com,

Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4. First Friday Art Walk. Individuals will be able to join in celebrating the arts at various stops. 5-8pm. Downtown Lebanon.

Sep 5-Oct 31. Prime Rib Dinner Cruise Aboard the

Sep 4-6. Arts and Crafts Festival. The event - one of

Sep 5-6, 12-13. Sightseeing Lake Cruise. Attendees

America’s top 50 fine art and craft shows - will feature more than 200 top artists and cratspeople from across the country. Also, live music, fine food, wine, and craft beer. Long’s Park, Lancaster longspark.org/art-craft-festival

Sep 4-7. Broad Top Area Homecoming. The event will

include baseball, entertainment, food, and fun for everyone. Robertsdale. 814-635-3807, 814-635-4080, www. broadtopminersmuseum.com

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Proud Mary. 5-6:30pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, http://raystownresort.com will witness breathtaking views during the longest tour on the lake. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Sep 5. Snow Cone and Soft Pretzel Day. 10am-4pm.

Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

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Sep 5. Burnham Community Day. A community yard sale, food, entertainment and a 5K Grace Race. Burnham. 717-248-2232

Sep 5. Duryea Day. Antique and classic car, truck, and motorcycle show, with all models and years welcome. Also, a flea market, food vendors, two live bands, face painting, children’s activities, free trolley rides, and admission to the museum. 9am-4pm. Boyertown Community Park and Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Boyertown. 610367-2090, www.boyertownmuseum.org Sep 5. Balderdash Brewfest. Celebrate the history of distilling with beer-making demonstrations, gourmet beer tasting, food concessions, live music, fresh-rolled cigars, drawings, re-enactors, trade demonstrations, steam tractor rides and more. Age 21 and up. Noon-5pm. Dill’s Tavern and Plantation, Dillsburg. 717-432-4553, dillstavern.org Sep 6. Hanover Chili Cook-Off. The chili-tasting event

is built around the Pennsylvania State Chili Cooking Championship. There will be family entertainment, music by two local bands, a magician, a juggler, a face painter, concessions and more. 11am-5pm. Adm. Good Field, Hanover. www.hanoverchilicookoff.com

Sep 6. Schuylkill County Wine Festival. The event will celebrate the various wineries and related products in the area. There will also be a table-decorating contest and music. Admission beginning at noon. 1-6pm. Adm. Hegins Park, Hegins. http://schuylkillwinefestival.com Sep 6-Nov 1. Breakfast Bingo Cruise Aboard the Proud Mary. The event will include breakfast and bingo for children. Sundays, 9-10:30am. Entriken. 814-658-3500

7610, www.historicalsociety.com Sep 9-Oct 2. Archaeological Excavation. Archaeologists will unearth prehistory and history. Weekdays and Sep 20. 10am-3pm. Free. Fort Hunter Mansion, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org

Sep 10. Civil War Walking Tour. Volunteer guides will

share about Carlisle’s Civil War history. Adm. Reservations required. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Sep 10-26. Dauphin & Lebanon County’s Best-Kept Secrets Tour. An unusual shopping, food and fun adventure featuring 32 off-the-beaten-path businesses, which will offer free components, such as refreshments, games, gifts, demonstrations, workshop tours, make-and-take projects and more. Adm. Lebanon County. 717-721-1750, www.bestkeptsecretstour.com Sep 11-13. Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering. The event will feature folk music workshops, concerts, and dancing honoring Pennsylvania music traditions. Friday at 3pm to Sunday at 1pm. Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon. 814-643-6220, www.folkgathering.com Sep 11-20. York Fair. The first event was held in 1765. Now celebrating 250 years, the fair will feature food, exhibits, entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, rides, games and more. Adm. York Fairgrounds, York. yorkfair.org Sep 11-13. Hay Creek Festival. Offering authentic traditional crafts with daily demonstrations and interpretations. Period crafts include spinning, weaving, papermaking, broom making, glassblowing, tinsmithing, pottery making and a one-of-a-kind pit saw demonstration. 8am-5pm. Historic Joanna Furnace, Morgantown. www.haycreek.org

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Holiday Dinner Cruise. 7-11pm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Sep 6. Worship Service. The non-denominational service is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Council of Churches. Raystown Lake, Hesston. 814-658-3405, raystown.org, Sep 6. Performance: Music on the Mountain. A Celtic concert featuring Seasons from 3-5pm and Celtic Martin Family from 5:30-7:30pm. Free adm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle. 717-776-3814, www.friendsofkingsgap.org Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 10. History Hippies. The informal group of history buffs gathers monthly to discuss topics of interest. Led by CI’s historian, Calvin Bricker. No fee. 7-8:30pm. Conococheague Institute, Rock Hill Farm, Mercersburg. 717-328-3467, www.cimlg.org In His Own Words: The Diary of James McCullough 1722-1781. The diary offers a firsthand view of local frontier life during the period of the French and Indian War. James W. Houpt Jr. has written the fictional story of a frontier family based on scholarly research. 1:30pm. Free. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-

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Sep 11-13. Jazz & Wine Festival. Gathering of wine,

craft and food vendors will also feature national, regional and local recording artists. Central Pennsylvaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top wineries will be represented. 4-9pm. Doors at 3pm. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, forthunter.org,

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A celebration of Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s small-town charm and vibrant community that takes place every second Friday. Businesses will offer food, free samples, coupons, activities for children and families, live music and art demonstrations. No adm. Newport. 717-567-7023, www.facebook. com/secondon2ndnewport

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Sep 11. Chile Pepper Food Festival. In addition to great

food, the festival will include a salsa contest, a jalapeno eating contest, and music. 9am-6pm. Bill Delong Park, Bowers. www.pepperfestival.com

Sep 12-13. Wine & Music Festival. Noon-6pm daily. Adm. Gateway Gettysburg Complex, Gettysburg. www.gettysburgwine.com Sep 12. East Berlin Colonial Day. The event will highlight all things Colonial and will feature vendors selling traditional crafts, free demonstrations, entertainment and food. 8 am to 4 pm. West King Street, East Berlin. 717-2590822, www.ebhpspa.org

Sep 12-20, Nov 20-22. Day Out With Thomas. Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-size operating steam locomotive, and his pal Percy will greet people of all ages. Strasburg Rail Road, Ronks. 866-725-9666, http://strasburgrailroad.com Sep 12-13. 11th Annual Colonial Fair & Muster. Craft demonstrations, 18th-century re-enactors and the sale of wares from the time period. Adm. Conococheague Institute, Rock Hill Farm, Mercersburg. 717-328-3467, www.cimlg.org Sep 12. Susquehanna Super Hike and Ultra Trail Run. The trail challenge event, for adventurous trail runners and hikers, will take place in the wild river hills of the lower Susquehanna Gorge. Participants will use the Mason-Dixon and Conestoga trails. 7am-7pm. Adm. Otter Creek Campground, Airville. 717-238-7017, www.kta-hike.org Sep 12-Nov 1.

Fall Foliage Sightseeing Cruise Aboard the Proud Mary. Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. 814-658-3500, raystownresort.com

Sep 12-13. Grandparents’ Weekend. Attendees will be

able to ride one of the antique trolley cars. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org

Sep 12. Herb Fest. The event will feature terrariums, herbal wreaths, garlands, herbal soaps, sachets, plants, hyper tufa items, flower/herbal arrangements, herbal jams and jellies, dips, baked goods, and herbal food and beverage samples, as well as a children’s corner and a Christmas corner. 9am-2pm. No fee. Boettcher House, Landis Woods Park, Neffsville. Sep 12-13. 22nd Annual Fairy Festival. Lots of crafts

and activities, stories, bubbles and music. 10am-4pm. The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-5111, www. therosemaryhouse.com

Sep 12-13. Rural History Festival.

Saturday 10am5pm. Sunday 11am-4pm. Conococheague Institute, Rock Hill Farm, Mercersburg. 717-328-3467, www.cimlg.org

Sep 13. Tavern Dinner. 5:30pm. Haldeman Mansion, Bainbridge. 717-426-3794, www.haldeman-mansion.org

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apple butter, Pennsylvania German food, crafts from the 1800s, farm events and more. No pets. Adm. Alexander Schaeffer Farm, Schaefferstown. 717-949-2244, www.hsimuseum.org

Sep 13. Minersville Spirit Day. The family day of fun will feature food, vendors, a pony and petting zoo, games, music and entertainment. 10am-5pm. Minersville. www. f a ce b o o k . co m /p a g e s /m i n e rs v i l l e -s p i r i tday/726263714082383 Sep 13. 28th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk. Visit 28 galleries and artists’ studios throughout the downtown and the surrounding area. 11am-6pm. Downtown Harrisburg. www.artassocofhbg.com Sep 14-Oct 26. Fall History Series. The theme is Life

and Death in the Valley. Jeff Wood will discuss the ways that people have celebrated their lives locally and how they have wanted to leave their legacies. Mondays. 6:30pm. Adm. Reservations required. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

Sep 17. Music & a Movie in the Park - ATC’s Third Thursdays. Live music from 6-7:30pm and then a screening of the new film The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy by Sam Henegar. Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Boiling Springs. 717-258-5771, www.appalachiantrail.org whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 45 /

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Delaware Valley Historic Radio Club. Rain or shine. Dealers and collectors from in and out of state will gather to display and sell audio and ham radios, radio accessories and parts. Renninger’s Antiques and Farmers Market, Kutztown. 570385-0104, www.renningers.com

Sep 18-20. Aughwick Creek Antique Tractor Show. The event will include tractor parades, games, and food. Friday at 5pm to Sunday at 3pm. Shirleysburg. 814-5422119, www.raystown.org Sep 18-19. Fiber Arts Fest 2015. The event will include

vendors, educational exhibits, and demonstrations. Classes will feature quilting, knitting, beading, and spinning. 9am5pm. Huntingdon County Fairgrounds, Huntingdon. 814643-6220, www.fiberartsfest.org

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Sep 18-19. Oktoberfest in Boyertown. The event will

include local food vendors, a beer garden, live music, giveaway drawings, craft vendors, and local businesses and organizations. Friday 5-9pm and Saturday 11am-9pm. Downtown Boyertown. www.boyertownpa.org

Sep 19. 11th Annual New Freedom Fest. The event brings together musicians, artists, businesses and community groups to celebrate small-town America. There will be live musical entertainment, fine arts, crafts, food, games and more. 10am-4pm. Along the historic railroad tracks, New Freedom. 717-227-2891, newfreedomheritage.org Sep 19.

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Founder’s Day. Complimentary pork sandwiches will be offered while they last. There will be free children’s activities, including pony rides and face painting, as well as prize giveaways. 11am-3pm. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717-362-9126, www.laketobias.com

Sep 19-Nov 7. Amazing Maize Maze. Attendees may

experience the Amazing Maize Maze, a flashlight maze, and more than 40 farm activities. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks. 717-687-6843, www.cherrycrestfarm.com

Sep 19-20. Mother Earth Fall Festival. The event will

be a celebration of healthy living on healthy land in a fun, family atmosphere. 10am-5pm. Adm. Spoutwood Farm, Glen Rock. 717-235-6610, www.spoutwood.org

Sep 19-Nov 18.

Fall Foliage Sightseeing Lake Cruise. Saturdays and Sundays. The narrated cruise will depart at 1:30pm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-6583074, www.7pointsmarina.com

Sep 19. Guts and Glory. Wellness education, nutrional

awareness, and health consciousness, with an emphasis on digestion and nutrition. Information will be available about current diagnostics and treatments of gastrointestinal disease. The raindate is Sep. 20. 11am-3pm. First Energy Stadium, Reading. 610-374-4401, www.mygutinstinct.org

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Sep 19. Fall Fest on the Avenue. The event will feature

live music, sales at local shops, art and craft displays, and children’s activities. Attendees may sample specialty foods and beers in the beer garden. Noon-9pm. Penn Avenue, West Reading. 610-685-8854, www.lovewestreading.com

Sep 19. Hegins Valley Craft Faire. Featuring 250 crafts-

men, a variety of delicious foods, and drawings for quilts and baskets in a shaded park setting. 9am-3pm. Hegins Park, Hegins. 570-682-9541, 570-682-8181

Sep 20. Fort Hunter Day. The autumn festival will fea-

ture a craft show, carriage rides, children’s crafts and games, hayrides, exhibits, music, demonstrations of life in the 1700s and 1800s, pony rides, food and more. 10am5pm. Free. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg. 717-599-5751, www.forthunter.org

Sep 20. Kayak Long Pine Run Reservoir. A relaxed 1.5-hour exploration of the quiet reservoir located in Michaux State Forest near Caledonia State Park. 1 or 3:30pm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle. 717-486-5031, www.friendsofkingsgap.org, http:// events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/kayak_long_pine_run_reservoir_2539

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Sep 20. W.O.W. - Wags on Wright. Bring your dogs to the fundraiser and adoption event, which will feature groomers and demonstrations. 11am-3pm. John Wright Restaurant, Wrightsville. 717-252-0416, http://jwrpa.com

Sep 25. Feet in the Street. Leave paint imprints of your

Sep 20. Oktoberfest. Enjoy the alpine splendor with the

feet on paper in the street. The event will also include street chalk drawing, hands-on art activities for all ages, dancing, emerging artists’ displays, food vendors, and free transportation to local galleries. 5-7:30pm. Locust Street, Columbia. 717-684-5249, www.parivertowns.com

Sep 20. Old Timer’s Day. The family friendly event will

Sep 25-27. Cassville Oktoberfest. Attendees may enjoy food, games, music, and more. Admission and parking arre free. Cherry Street, Cassville. 814-448-2279, www. facebook.com/CassvilleOktoberfest

sights, sounds, and smells of Germany. 11am-5pm. Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center, Macungie. www.skibearcreek.com

recognize the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII. The theme will be I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Dance pavilion, Cascade Park, New Castle. 724-656-2182

Sep 24-27. Antiques Extravaganza. Dealers from all over the U.S. will be present. Various locations in Adamstown. www.antiquescapital.com Sep 24, 28. Moonlight Boat Rides. Explore the lake on

self-directed boat rides. Then York County Parks Program coordinator Jeri Jones will present a 30-minute program about constellations, planets, and the moon. Each event will have a theme. Lake Redman, William H. Kain County Park, York. www.yorkcountyparks.org

Sep 24-26. Antique and Collectors’ Extravaganza.

Adm. Renninger’s Antiques and Farmers Market, Kutztown. 570-385-0104, www.renningers.com

Sep 25-27. Central PA Ragtime Festival 2015. The event will include performances by professional and amateur performers, silent movies, and trolley rides. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-3984, www. rockhilltrolley.org, www.rockhillragtime.com

Sep 25-29.

Goose Day Weekend in the Juniata River Valley. Eat some goose for good luck and enjoy a wide variety of events. Mifflin County and Juniata County. 717-248-6713, www.juniatarivervalley.org

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Sep 26. Schuylkill Haven Borough Day. The fun family day will begin with a breakfast at a local church and will continue with vendors, live entertainment, food, activities, a car show, train rides and more. Shops and stores will have specials, and shuttle transportation will be available. Various locations, Schuylkill Haven. shboroughday.com

Tour. Tourgoers will visit six firehouses from the 1800s, look at the town’s most burned block, hear about local events and more. Adm. Reservations required. Cumberland County Historical Society, Carlisle. 717-249-7610, www.historicalsociety.com

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masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have this fast-paced whodunit. The Playhouse at McConnellstown, McConnellstown. 814-6270311, www.littletheater.com

Sep 25-27, Oct 1-4. The 39 Steps. Mix a Hitchcock

Vendors will showcase glassworks, wooden decor and sculptures, crocheted items, pottery, jewelry and more. There will be food and beverages. Free adm and parking. Stoudtburg Village, Adamstown. www.bavarianevents.com

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the John Wilkes Booth Escape Tour with Ed Bearss and sessions with leading Lincoln historians. Adm. Based in Chambersburg. 717-264-7101, http://civilwarseminars.org

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family-oriented event will feature a block party and will include food and games for all ages, a bounce house and trick-or-treat adventures from 11am-noon and 2-3pm. 9am-3pm. American Legion Midway Grounds, Tower City. www.tpoldhomeweek.org

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Sep 26-27. Pippenfest. Saturday 7am-4pm. Sunday 9am-5pm. Main Street, Fairfield. www.pippinfest.com

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23rd Annual Old Iron in the Grove. Antique tractors and equipment, hit and miss engines, a daily tractor parade, machinery demonstrations, food, a settlers’ lodge, entertainment, crafts, a flea market and children’s activities, including a pedal pull. Free adm. Lupfer’s Grove, Shermans Dale. 717-582-6546

Sep 26. Fall Fest, Craft, Car & Truck Show. Cars, food,

Sep 25. Stained Glass Glory. History and artistry com-

Sep 26-27. Harvestfest. Attendees may enjoy crafts, food, and a Civil War encampment. DelGrossos Amusement Park, Tipton. 814-684-3538, www.mydelgrossopark.com

bine in this evening of illuminated beauty. 7-10pm. Historic Courthouse, Lewistown. 717-248-6713.

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Sep 26. Cassville Oktoberthon 5K Race. Cherry Street Cassville. 814-448-9482

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Sep 26. History Seminar Excursion: Ephrata Cloister

Concert & Tour. Board a motorcoach to the cloister, where the Ephrata Cloister Chorus will perform a concert of hymns written by various Pennsylvania German Baptist groups. Coach will depart at 7am and return at approximately 6pm. Adm. Departs from Conococheague Institute, Rock Hill Farm, Mercersburg. 717-328-3467, www.cimlg.org

Sep 26. Clocktoberfest. Vendors will be set up throughout the museum selling horology related items such as arts, crafts, giftware, and timepieces. Music and food will be available, and a clock and watch evaluation will take place in the research center. The event is part of Smithsonian Free Museum Day. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, museumoftime.org Sep 26. Thompsontown Fall Fest. Food, craft vendors, children’s games, entertainment, a parade and more. Haldeman Park, Thompsontown. 717-535-5224

Sep 26. Heemet Fescht. The family-friendly event will

include historical demonstrations, craft and food vendors, children’s activities, a petting zoo, and live music. The Old Time Plow Boys Club will provide tractor displays and farming demonstrations. 10am-4pm. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown. 610-6831589, www.kutztown.edu/pgchc

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34th Annual M&T Harvest of the Arts Festival. A total of 100 juried and non-juried artists will exhibit works in all mediums. 10am-5pm. Historic Downtown Carlisle. 717-245-2648, harvestofthearts.com

Sep 26. Landis Woods Outdoor Art Show. More than

40 juried artists will display watercolors and oils to photography, pottery, sculpture and jewelry, which will be judged by local artist Larry Lombardo. Also, live music, food and more. 9am-5pm. Free adm. Landis Woods Park, Neffsville. www.landiswoodsartshow.org

Sep 26. 24th Annual Potatofest. Music, wine tasting and children’s activities. Ebensburg. 814-472-8780, www. potatofest.com Sep 26. Native American Festival. Vendors, food and

activities. Adm. Indian Steps Museum, Airville. 717-8623948, www.indiansteps.org

Sep 27. Walking Tour of Downtown Lebanon. The tour

will explore the city’s rich history and beautiful architecture, from pre-Revolutionary War through the 20th century. Adm. Lebanon County Historical Society, Lebanon. 717-272-1473, www.lchsociety.org

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Sep 26. Gettysburg Outdoor Antique Show. More than 120 antique dealers and collectors from the North and the South will converge on Gettysburg for this event,. Sprawling out from Gettysburg’s Lincoln Square, with high-quality antiques and collectibles. 7am-4pm. Rain or shine. Downtown Gettysburg. gettysburgretailmerchants. com/gettysburg-outdoor-antique-show.html

Sep 27. Celebrate Wildwood. Offered activities will highlight the park’s functions, including educational stations, pumpkin painting, scarecrow stuffing, musical entertainment and more. The Walk for Wildwood will include stations, a scavenger hunt and a wildlife watch. Noon-4pm. Wildwood Park, Harrisburg. www.wildwoodlake.org Sep 27. Matchbox Car Show. Miniature cars and fullsize cars will be on display. 9am-4pm. Adm. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, www.aacamuseum.org

Sep 27. 18th-Century Dinner. An 18th-century feast served in a Revolutionary period style. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, www.fortroberdeau.org

Sep 27. Hillclimb. Nitro burning motorcycles will climb a steep, 300-foot hill. 12:30-4pm. Adm. White Rose Motorcycle Club, Spring Grove. www.whiterosemc.org

Sep 27. The Arts Barn Fall Festival. Music, a petting

zoo, artist demonstrations, chain saw carving and children’s activities. Noon-5pm. Free. The Arts Barn, Schuylkill Haven. 570-366-8736, www.theartsbarn.org

Sep 27-28. Pig Iron Pedal & Pig Iron Fest. The two-

day event includes biking/hiking and history events. Based at Musselman Vesta Iron Furnace Center, Marietta. rivertownes@comcast.net

Sep 30. 50plus Expo. The event will include free health screenings, door prizes, educational seminars, and live entertainment. 9am-2pm. Free. York Expo Center, York. 717-285-8123, www.50plusexpopa.com

Sep 30-Oct 4. Fall Carlisle. Explore one of the world’s largest automotive swap meets, featuring 150 acres and 8,100 vending spaces. Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle. 717243-7855, www.carlisleevents.com

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Oktoberfest. The event will include family entertainment, German food and beverages, apfelstrudel made fresh daily, free admission for people under 21, a parade, and German vendors. Thursday and Friday 5-10:30pm, Saturday noon-10pm, and Sunday noon-8pm. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-373-3982, www.readingliederkranz.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 49 /

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NHRA Keystone Nationals. The event will feature the NHRA’s top drivers and teams. 8am-5pm. Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton. maplegroveraceway.com

Oct 2. Performance: Comedian Jeff Ross. The per-

former is an actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian originally from Newark, N.J. 7:30pm. Adm. The Pullo Center, York. 717-505-8900, http://pullocenter.yk.psu.edu

Oct 2-3. HarvestFEST. Crafts, vendors, entertainment and activities. Mifflin County Youth Park, Reedsville. 717250-7109, www.visitbigvalley.com

Oct 2-3. Imaginations in Glass. Celebrate American

Craft Week and watch a local artist handcraft jewelry using glass. Little Black Dress, Camp Hill. 717-525-7488

Oct 2-11. American Craft Week. The purpose of the large annual craft celebration is to raise appreciation for handmade American crafts. Various locations throughout Pennsylvania, including Village Artisans Gallery, Boiling Springs. 717-258-3256, www.villageartisansgallery.com/ current_events.htm, http://americancraftweek.com Oct 2. Kickoff to American Craft Week. Meet local art-

ists and see how and why they do what they do. Desserts, refreshments and special giveaways. 5-8pm. The Greatest Gift, Carlisle. 717-243-5562

Oct 3-4. 18th Annual Women’s Show. The event will

feature shopping, entertainment, exhibits, education opportunities and more, specifically geared to the interests of women. York Expo Center, York. www.thepeak985.com

Oct 3. Bridge Bust. More than 300 antiques, crafts, arts and food vendors - plus entertainment - will be set up on the bridge spanning the Susquehanna River. Free shuttle services. 8am-4pm. Veterans Memorial Bridge, Columbia and Wrightsville. 717-684-5249, www.parivertowns.com Oct 3. Historic Shrewsbury Fall Festival. Highlights will

include homemade pies, cakes, crafts, furniture, jewelry, games and entertainment. 10am-4pm. Shrewsbury Historic Village, Shrewsbury. 717-235-8210, visitshrewsburypa.com

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The Millworks Celebrates American Craft Week. Meet the 35 talented artists working in their studios on location. 10am-10pm. The Millworks, Harrisburg. 717695-4888

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Oct 3-4. Arts Festival Reading. Dozens of high-quality artisans’ booths, browse through more than 30 GoggleWorks artist studios and enjoy demonstrations throughout the buildings. Also, music and food. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, www.artsfestivalreading.org Oct 3. Pioneer Festival. Free pioneer games and crafts

for children, authentic primitive shelter, hayrides, food and fun. Sponsored by Messiah Lutheran Church. 11am-4pm. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. www.laketobias.com

Oct 3. Canal Era Day. The event will include weaving,

canoe making, and spinning. 9am-5pm. Mount Union Historical Society, Mount Union. 814-542-2974, www. huntingdonhistory.org/mtunion.htm

Oct 3-4, 10-11. 51st National Apple Harvest Festival.

The old-fashioned, fun-filled family event celebrates Adams County’s apple harvest. Crafts, food, music, contests and demonstrations. 8am-6pm. South Mountain Fairgrounds, Biglerville. 717-677-9413, appleharvest.com

Oct 3. Artisans in Action. Demonstrations will include traditional rug hooking, soap making by Soap du Jour and recycling vintage fabrics by Recycled Thredz. 10am-2pm. One Good Woman, Camp Hill. 717-975-8101 Oct 3. Feathers in the Nest Fall Market. Vendors will demonstrate crafts and sell their goods. 10am-5pm. Feathers in the Nest, Carlisle. 717-802-2641 Oct 4-6.

Performance: How Great Thou Art: Elvis Gospel Tribute. Dinner at 6pm, show at 7:30pm. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. www.DutchApple.com

Oct 4. Garden Harvest Day 2015. Leaf printing, apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, apple butter making, birdfeeder building, children’s activities, corn shelling and cracking, hayrides, live music, craft vendors, food stands and more. .Noon-5pm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle. 717-486-3799, www.friendsofkingsgap.org Oct 7-10. AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet.

The flea market will feature more than 9,000 spaces, more than 1,000 car corrals and approximately 1,500 show cars. Grounds and parking lot surrounding the Giant Center and Hersheypark, Hershey. 717-566-7100, aacamuseum.org

Oct 7. Performance: Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles. 7:30pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Oct 8-11, 15-18. Performance: The 39 Steps. The hilarious thriller is best known as Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film. Four actors play more than 100 characters during the show. Hershey Area Playhouse, Hershey. 717-533-8525, www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com Oct 8. Performance: Mark Twain Tonight! Featuring Hal

Holbrook. 7:30pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

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Lancaster County’s Best Kept Secrets Tour. The shopping, food, and fun adventure will feature 37 off-the-beaten-path businesses offering refreshments, games, gifts, farm tours, demonstrations, workshop tours, make-and-take project, and more. Adm. Lancaster County. www.bestkeptsecretstour.com

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The White Rose Gameroom Show. The event will feature pinball machines, arcade games, parts suppliers, jukeboxes, neon signs, gameroom decor, a flea market and more. Buy and play games, compete in tournaments, and win prizes. Adm. Old Main, York Expo Center, York. 717-845-8667, www.theyorkshow.com

Bicycle Times Adventure Fest. Attendees may participate in a road ride of 25, 37, 66, or 102 miles, or a gravel route of 50 or 80 miles. Other offerings will include demonstrations of bikes, gear, clinics, a bike movie on Friday, and live music on Saturday. 9am-5pm. Entriken. 412-329-8687, bicycletimesmag.com/adventurefest

Oct 9. Legislative Breakfast. Enjoy a continental break-

fast while learning about recent legislative initiatives, challenges and successes with Rep. David Hickernell and Sen. Ryan Aument. 8-9:30am. Columbia United Methodist Church, Columbia.

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ing, blacksmiths and children’s activities. Adm. Blain Picnic Grounds, Blain. 717-385-3339, www.svheritagedays.org

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Mud Queen Pottery. See a potter at the wheel and learn more about the craft. Little Black Dress, Camp Hill. 717-525-7488

Oct 10. Lititz Chocolate Walk. Ticketholders will follow their maps through the historic downtown, where chocolate treats will be given out at more than 20 locations. Rain or shine. 10am-4pm. Fee. Various locations, Downtown Lititz. 717-560-2295, www.lititzchocolatewalk.com Oct 10-11. Hay Creek Apple Festival. Everything about apples, all day long. Attendees of all ages will enjoy the brisk fall air and savor the delicious array of homemade apple specialties. Rain or shine. Free adm. Parking donation requested. Historic Joanna Furnace, Morgantown. www. haycreek.org whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 51 /

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Oct 10. Lykens Glen Fall Festival. Craftsmen will display

their finest work, and a variety of ethnic foods will be served by local organizations. 9am-3pm. Throughout Lykens Glen Park, Lykens. www.dauphincounty.org

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York Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival. The retail consumer event will feature art rubber stamps, cardmaking, scrapbooking, paper crafts, classes, demonstrations, and make-and-takes. Adm. Memorial Hall East, York Expo Center, York. www.heirloompro.com

Oct 10. Hartslog Day. The event will feature food, music,

games, more than 200 craftspeople, special events, museum exhibits, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. 8am-5pm. Alexandria. 814-207-1410, http://raystown.org

Oct 10-11. Broad Top Area Coal Miners Heritage Days. The event will include displays, presentations, walking tours, and special activities related to coal mining and railroading on the Broad Top coal field. Robertsdale. 814-6353807, 814-635-4080, www.broadtopminersmuseum.com

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Oct 10. Fall Foliage Dinner Cruise. The relaxing and

educational event will include a view of spectacular fall colors and clear blue water. Pre-paid reservations are required. 4:30-6:30pm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814658-3074, www.7pointsmarina.com

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Fall Spectacular. Attendees may enjoy snowsweeper, freight motor, and other trolleys. Guests may see and ride trolleys not normally operated and take photos with the fall foliage. Special fares may apply. 10am4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-4479576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Oct 10. 64th Annual Apple Butter Boil. Apple butter and handmade craft items will be sold, as well as Barnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Cookbooks. An all-you-can-eat family-style Dutch dinner will be served from 11am-5:30pm. Bring lawn chairs. Rain or shine. Barnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Grove, Liverpool. www. barnerschurch.org, www.barnerschurch.org

Oct 10. Artisans in Action. Demonstrations will include

glass bead jewelry artistry by MNKreations and the reuse of recycled materials by Next Life Designs. 10am-2pm. One Good Woman, Camp Hill. 717-975-8101

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Oct 11. Performance: Sadie & the Hotheads Featuring Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey. The group performs a wide range of musical genres. 8-10pm. Adm. Whitaker Center for Science and Arts, Harrisburg. 717-2142787, www.whitakercenter.org Oct 11. Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn. 7:30pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. mystrandcapitol.org Oct 11. Apple Fall Festival. Featuring Johnny Appleseed, a PowerPoint presentation, tours, an apple dessert contest, apple bobbing, games, an apple peeling contest, live local music, apple-based foods, and a silent auction. Noon-4pm. Haldeman Mansion, Bainbridge. haldeman-mansion.org Oct 12-17. Dillsburg Farmer’s Fair. Highlights of the S895732

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Oct 15-31. Performance: Carrie: The Musical. The thrilling fable is based on the Stephen King novel and the 1979 Brian DePalma film. Ephrata Performing Arts Center at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre, Ephrata Community Park, Ephrata. 717-733-7966, ephrataperformingartscenter.com Oct 15. Phenology & Wildlife Habitat Hike. A short hike

along the Appalachian Trail with natural resources coordinator Marian Orlousky to learn about phenology. MidAtlantic Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Boiling Springs. 717-258-5771, www.appalachiantrail.org, http://atcthirdthursdays.eventbrite.com

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Performance: Long Day’s Journey Into Night. The four-act play covers a single day in August 1912 at the home of the Tyrone family. Adm. Susquehanna Stage Company, Marietta. 717-426-1277, www.susquehannastageco.com

Oct 17. Scott Grugan Memorial Run. Registration will

begin at 7:30am, and the race will start at 9am. The event will end at 1pm. Peace Chapel and surrounding trails, Huntingdon. 814-667-2097

Oct 17. Under the Hunter’s Moon. The fundraiser will feature a themed array of foods, wines and beer at various stations. Linda Luke will be the guest artist. 6-10pm. Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg. 717-599-5188, ext. 2116, www.forthunter.org Oct 17. Fall Festival. The celebration will feature a benefit

Oct 17. Fall Foliage Luncheon Cruise. The relaxing and

educational event will include a view of spectacular fall colors and clear, blue water. 10:30am-12:30pm. Seven Points Marina, Hesston. 814-658-3074, 7pointsmarina.com

Oct 17. Fall Into Family Fun Festival and Tractor Show.

Antique tractor show and parade, hayrides, food, face painting, open microphone entertainment, and children’s activities. Noon-5pm. Lake Raystown Resort, Lodge and Conference Center, Entriken. http://raystownresort.com

Oct 17-18. Pumpkin Patch Trolley. Ride a historic trolley to the pumpkin patch. Children age 12 and under will receive free pumpkins to decorate with provided supplies. 10am-4pm. Rides will be offered beginning at 11am. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. rockhilltrolley.org Oct 17-18. Children’s Halloween Trail and Festival. A

non-scary Halloween trail, pumpkin carving, face painting, music, entertainment, activities, natural history programs, crafts, and food. 11am-4pm. Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, Petersburg. 814-863-2000, www.shaverscreek.org

Oct 17. Pickfest. Some of the area’s most talented blue-

grass bands. Try the Colebrookdale Railroad’s own ale, the Secret Valley Rail Ale, as well as offerings from breweries, wineries, cideries, and meaderies. Also, handmade food from vendors, pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, and artisan creations. 10am-7pm. Colebrookdale Boyertown Railroad Yard, Boyertown. www.colebrookdalerailroad.com

auction, food and craft vendors, music, games, pioneer-style demonstrations, and an authentic pit-roasted pork lunch. Camp Eder, Fairfield. 717-642-8256, www.campeder.org

Oct 17-18. Fall Furnace Fest. Food and crafts, live musi-

Oct 17-Nov 1. Happy Hauntings. The events will feature themed rides, special entertainment, tasty treats, and the Trick-or-Treat Trail - a safe, interactive trick-or-treating experience. Saturdays and Sundays. Adm. Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park, Lancaster. 717-2911888, www.dutchwonderland.com

Oct 20. Performance: Last Comic Standing. Attendees

Oct 17. Performance: York Symphony Orchestra: In Nature’s Realm. Vivaldi’s best-known work, setting the stage for the season’s musical journey through the wonders of the natural world. 7:30pm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. www.mystrandcapitol.org Oct 17-18.

Intergalactic Bead and Jewelry Show. Semi-precious and precious gemstone beads in all shapes and sizes, as well as precious metal beads, freshwater pearls, seed beads, lamp work and vintage glass beads, tools, supplies, and more. 10am-5pm. Free. Horticultural Hall, York Expo Center, York. www.beadshows.com

Oct 17. Heritage Day. 10am-4pm. Daniel Boone Homestead,

Birdsboro. 610-582-4900, www.danielboonehomestead.org

may see the finalists perform during the live tour. 7:30pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Oct 22-24. York Train Meet. During the toy train show,

attendees will be able to buy and sell trains, accessories, clothing, books, and videos. Manufacturers will be present. Adm. York Expo Center, York. www.easternca.org

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cal entertainment, environmental education programs, historical demonstrations, hayrides, pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, children’s crafts and campsite decorating. Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners. 717-486-7174

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Oct 20. Performance: Last Comic Standing. Attendees may see the finalists perform during the live tour. 7:30pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org Oct 22-24. York Train Meet. During the toy train show, attendees will be able to buy and sell trains, accessories, clothing, books, and videos. Manufacturers will be present. Adm. York Expo Center, York. www.easternca.org

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Exhibit: GoggleWorks Artists’ 11th Annual Exhibition. More than 34 artists selected by the Exhibition Committee Jury to be included in the GoggleWorks Studios. Including watercolor, oil, acrylic, photography, ceramics, sculpture and multi-media pieces in a variety of genres. GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-374-4600, goggleworks.org

Oct 23-24. Haunted Homestead Tour. 7-9pm. Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. 610-582-4900, www.danielboonehomestead.org

Oct 31. Boo! at the Zoo. Children 12 years and younger wearing a Halloween costume will receive free park adm. Trick-or-treat candy stations for all children through age 12. 10am-5pm. Lake Tobias Wildlife Park, Halifax. 717-3629126, www.laketobias.com

Oct 23. Family Sleepover. Families with children ages 6

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to 12 may spend the night at the museum and enjoy activities including decorating clocks to take home and viewing museum exhibits. 7pm-8am. Adm. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. www.museumoftime.org

Oct 24. Fall Feast & Biergarten. Taste a variety of fare

presented by approximately 20 food trucks and vendors lining Locust Street from Third to Fifth streets. Beers and wines will be available for sampling, with a limited number of tickets issued. 3-7pm. Columbia. parivertowns.com

Oct 24. Trunk or Treat. All visitors age 12 and under may

decorate treat bags and then locate a variety of Trunk or Treat spots. Halloween-themed videos will be played in the indoor drive-in theater, and hearse vehicles will be on display. Included with museum adm. AACA Museum, Hershey. 717-566-7100, www.aacamuseum.org

Oct 24. Performance: Chris Cornell. The singer, song-

writer, guitarist, composer, and lyricist has achieved multiplatinum success with three bands and sold more than 30 million records worldwide. 7:30pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. www.mystrandcapitol.org

Oct 24-25. Halloween Costume Day. Guests may attend in costume to ride historic trolley cars. All children will receive candy. Adm. 10am-4pm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. www.rockhilltrolley.org Oct 24-25. Fall Into Fine Craft - A Fine Craft Show. A juried show with quality, handcrafted designs of Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen members working in fiber, glass, clay, wood, photography, watercolor, vitreous enamel, fine decorative painting, metal and other media. 10am-5pm. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. 717-243-7855

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Halloween at the Homestead. Noon-4pm. Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. 610-582-4900, www. danielboonehomestead.org

Oct 28. 23rd Annual Garlic Dinner & the Legends of

Sleepy Hollow. Everything - even dessert - will be made with garlic. After dinner, meet the Princess of Lamballe, friend and confidante of Marie Antoinette. 6:30-9pm. The Rosemary House, Mechanicsburg. 717-697-5111, www. therosemaryhouse.com

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Reading-Berks Guild 66th Juried Holiday Fine Arts & Craft Show. Museum-quality examples of contemporary and traditional Pennsylvania folk artwork by members of the Reading-Berks and Pennsylvania guilds. Art students will also display and sell their work. Live music on both days. Adm. O’Pake Fieldhouse, Kutztown University, Kutztown. rbcrafts.org

Oct 31. Time Traveler’s Dance. The fairytale-themed

event will celebrate Halloween and the end of Daylight Saving Time. It will include dancing, light hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Attendees are invited to wear fairytale costumes. 7-10pm. Adm. National Watch and Clock Museum, Columbia. 717-684-8261, museumoftime.org

Oct 31. Zembo Brewfest - Monster MASHup. Craft beer lovers may sample brews from more than 20 regional breweries. Costumes are encouraged, food and entertainment will be provided. Adm. Zembo Shrine Event Complex, Harrisburg. http://zembo.org

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Exhibit: Studio Artists’ Exhibition. Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven. walkinartcenter.org

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Boone Birthday. Noon-4pm. Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro. www.danielboonehomestead.org

Nov 1. Performance: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

The most beautiful love story ever told comes to life. 2 and 7pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Nov 5-Dec 6. Grandma’s Holiday Craft Show. A total of 120 crafters and artisans will sell thousands of unique items. 10am-6pm. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Red Lion Bed and Breakfast, Red Lion. 717-244-4739, www. grandmasholidaycrafts.com Nov 6-8. Veterans Recognition. Veterans will be honored, and the event will feature a World War II theme. Fort Roberdeau, Altoona. 814-946-0048, fortroberdeau.org

Nov 6. President’s Circle Gala. Celebrate nature and the arts via a cocktail buffet, live and silent auctions, an informative and entertaining program, musical entertainment and more. 6:30pm. Adm. Country Club of Harrisburg, Harrisburg. 717-692-3699, www.nedsmithcenter.org

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Nov 6. Jazz in the Mansion. An evening of jazz music with wine and hors d’oeuvres served. Tickets required. 6:30-9:30pm. Kings Gap Environmental Education Center, Carlisle. 717-776-3814, www.friendsofkingsgap.org

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Nov 7. Christmas Days in Dallastown. The day of food,

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fun and shopping will feature vendors, who will showcase goods in local churches. Many local businesses will offer specials. Around Dallastown. www.facebook.com/pages/ Christmas-in-Dallastown/301958903153147

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Eastland Alpacas Open House. Attendees may visit with alpacas during the annual event, which will include hands-on activities, wagon rides, items made with alpaca yarn and more. Eastland Alpacas, Mount Joy. 717-653-2757, www.eastlandalpacas.com

Nov 7. Annual Society Ball. The night, which will include dining, dancing and live and silent auctions, will benefit the Lebanon County Historical Society. Adm. Lebanon Country Club, Lebanon. 717-272-2389, www.lchsociety.org Nov 7-8. Open Farm Days. Visitors may spend the day

visiting with alpacas and shoping for alpaca wool products in the farm store. 10am-4pm. Terrace Mountain Alpacas, Huntingdon. 814-643-2854, terracemountainalpacas.com

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Performance: The National Circus and Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China. The troupe has been thrilling audiences of all ages for more than 50 years with its spectacular stunts. 2pm. Adm. StrandCapitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www. mystrandcapitol.org

Nov 15-16. Performance: Branson on the Road: Christmas Style! The show will feature country music. Dinner at 6pm, show at 7:30pm. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, www.DutchApple.com Nov 19. Performance: Bollywood Masala Orchestra

Nov 7. Pennsylvania Striped Bass Association Open

and Dancers of India. The group will present The Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and dance being presented to the world for the first time. 7pm. Adm. Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, York. 717-846-1111, www.mystrandcapitol.org

Nov 8. Kristkindtle Mart. 8am-4pm. Bainbridge Fire Hall, Bainbridge. 717-426-3794, www.haldeman-mansion. org

Nov 19-22. Christmas at the Guild. Local artisans will offer their juried contemporary and heritage handcrafts, as well as fine art paintings from York Art Association Gallery Group. Admission and parking are free. York Town Craft Guild, York. 717-266-5253, www.ytcg.org

Tournament. Signs-ups will take place from 5:30-6am, and the tournament will occur from 7am-4pm. Aitch Boat Launch, Raystown Lake, Hesston. www.raystown.org,

Nov 12-23.

Performance: A Christmas Story. The beloved holiday show will come to life on stage as a musical. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, www.DutchApple.com

Nov 14-22. Wine Just Off the Vine Event. Hear firsthand from winery representatives about the results of the just-pressed harvests, glimpse the winemaking process, and sample wines. Saturdays and Sundays only. Noon5pm. Adm, free for designated drivers. A total of 20 destinations in Adams, Baltimore, Dauphin, and Lancaster counties, as well as York County. 888-858-9675, www. masondixonwinetrail.com

Nov 20-22, 27-29. Fruitcakes. The play provides audiences with a heaping helping of holiday warmth and Christmas cheer. The Playhouse at McConnellstown, McConnellstown. 814-627-0311, www.littletheater.com

Nov 22. Decorating Workshop. Catch the spirit of the

season during this free event as local designers share tips on creating a warm, festive home. Complimentary refreshments. 2-4pm. Union Meeting House, Marietta. 717-4264089, www.mariettarestoration.org whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 57 /

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Nov 27-Dec 31. Lancaster City for the Holidays. Activities will include visits with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more than 30 special events and activities. Attendees will be able to shop at more than 200 specialty shops, galleries, museums, and antique stores. Downtown Lancaster. 717-291-4758, www.visitlancastercity.com/lancaster-for-the-holidays Nov 27-Dec 22. Performance: Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells. Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Lancaster. 717-898-1900, www.DutchApple.com

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Nov 27. Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Tuba Christmas. To kick off the holiday season, the tree lighting and Tuba Christmas will be presented, and Lancaster Central Market will have evening hours. Penn Square, Lancaster. 717-2914758, www.visitlancastercity.com/lancaster-city-for-theholidays/mayors-tree-lighting-tuba-christmas/

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ride the trolley to gaze at the decorations and lights along the trolley right-of-way. When the trolley arrives at the decorated Winter Wonderland, riders may enjoy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate as they explore on foot. Fridays and Saturdays, 6:30-9pm. Adm. Rockhill Trolley Museum, Rockhill Furnace. 814-447-9576, www.rockhilltrolley.org

Nov 27-Dec 19. A Civil War Christmas. Attendees

may take a candlelight tour while learning about traditions of the time and hearing about the home’s former inhabitants, including how the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War affected them. Thanksgiving and Saturdays. Shriver House Museum, Gettysburg. www.shriverhouse.org

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Christmas Magic: A Festival of Lights. A half-mile walking trail through five enclosed pavilions will contain more than 500,000 lights, along with animation, food, entertainment, trains and Santa Claus. Rocky Ridge County Park, York. 717-840-7440, www.yorkcountyparks.org

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Nov 28-Dec 24. Handmade Holidays. The event will give holiday shoppers a location to purchase one-of-a-kind gifts at reasonable prices. Some Things Looming Fiber Arts Gallery and Studio, Reading. 610-373-7337, www.somethingslooming.com Nov 28-29.

Christmas Craft Fair. 300+ local and regional craftsmen displaying a wide variety of arts and handcrafts. Indoor, sheltered, and open-air displays. 9am3pm . Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-926-1307, www.leesportmarket.com

Nov 28-29. Performance: Marvel Universe Live! The mind-blowing show will feature Marvel superheroes, including Spider-Man, The Avengers, Iron Man, the Hulk and more, as well as villains, as they come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza. Giant Center, Hershey. www.hersheypa.com

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Pennsylvania has no shortage of unique small towns, but Jim Thorpe takes unique to another level. Autumn is my favorite time of year to visit this Victorian treasure in the Pocono Mountains region. In fact, during the first three weekends in October, the whole town celebrates the season with annual Fall Foliage Weekends. Every Saturday and Sunday from October 4 to 19, the streets are alive with crafters, artists and food vendors. Visitors are treated to outstanding free entertainment, not to mention the spectacular show put on by Mother Nature. Nestled between two mountains, Jim Thorpe is situated in a valley carved out by the Lehigh River. Area residents have always known that the quaint village was special but apparently the Swiss Tourist Board thinks so too, since they dubbed Jim Thorpe “America’s Little Switzerland.” More recenty, USA Today and Rand McNally crowned it the fourth-most beautiful town in the country. In addition to the beauty of the town’s location, the proximity to major population centers makes it the envy of most destinations. Steampunk is deﬁned as Jim Thorpe is within a comfortable a genre offrom science ﬁction two-hour drive both New York that and Philadelphia. incorporates 19th-century steam-

powered technology and Victorian-era fashion and culture. Explaining what steampunk is can be difﬁcult. When people ask me about it, I usually ask if they’ve seen the movie “Wild Wild West” with Will Smith. That seems to give people a good mental picture of what it is … sort of.

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teampunk unLimited will roll in to the Strasburg Rail Road, in Ronks, PA, for the festival’s much-anticipated return on October 16 to 18. The event will again feature powerful musical performances, unique entertainment, artisans and authors. Returning favorites to Steampunk unLimited include the Pittsburgh-based Miracle Elixir Side Show and the highenergy steampunk rock band Abney Park, to name just a few. Throughout the weekend, there will be special happenings like Wonderland at the Grove, where guests will be able to join the party with the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. The juxtaposition of events illustrates steampunk perfectly. / 62 / 2015 W&W fall / whereandwhen.com

Visitors can get an up-close tour of the Strasburg Rail Road’s shop equipment in action and watch blacksmiths at work, then later take high tea or attend a Victorian ball. It wouldn’t be a Strasburg Rail Road event without special excursions on one of the railroad’s beautifully restored steam locomotives. In addition to the high tea on board the train, special events will include a Victorian Murder Mystery, Victorian Dinner, Absinthe Cocktail Tasting and Wine and Cheese Train. Prepurchase of tickets for these events is suggested. Tickets to Steampunk unLimited are available online at www. strasburgrailroad.com or at the railroad ticket ofﬁce.

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Through Oct 18. Steamtown NHS Excursions. Saturdays and Sundays. Check website for destinations and dates. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340-5204, www.nps.gov/stea Through Oct 24. Independence After Hours. The evening walking tour will visit historic landmarks and will include an opportunity to witness several Founding Fathers discussing the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Event will begin with a three-course meal. Adm. Philadelphia. 215-629-5801, ext. 303, historicphiladelphia.org Through Nov 1. Exhibit: Steampunk: Schweitzer &

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Sep 1-7. 158th Great Allentown Fair. Learn about agriculture while spending an exciting day riding rides, playing games and seeing shows. The event also features international cuisine, musical concerts, thrill shows and the latest in gizmos and gadgets. Agri-Plex Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown. 610-435-SHOW, www.allentownfairpa.org Sep 3-7. Luzerne County Fair. An annual event featur-

ing amusement rides, entertainment, fireworks, 4-H arts and crafts, exhibits, competitions, contests, demonstrations and more. Luzerne County Fairgrounds, Dallas. 570675-FAIR, www.luzernecountyfair.com

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Southern Rock Festival. The third annual event will feature live music all weekend, as well as a pig roast picnic. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 800-432-9932, www.covepoconoresorts.com/entertainment

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Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6. First Friday Art Walk. 6-9pm.

Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13. Musical Jam. Visitors may

Sep 4, Oct 2. Vintage Garage Sale. A variety of vintage-inspired booths will sell retro, industrial, upcycled and other unique finds. Crafters, food trucks and live music will add to the event. 4-9pm. Chestnut Street Parking Garage, West Chester. www.west-chester.com

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Sep 5-7. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show & Country Fair. The 72nd annual event will feature riders competing throughout the weekend, as well as children’s games, exhibits, musical entertainment, antique cars, vendor tents and food. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair, Glenmoore. http://ludwigshorseshow.com

Sep 12-Nov 22. Autumn’s Colors. Visitors can dis-

Downtown Scranton. www.firstfridayscranton.com

Sep 5-7. La Festa Italiana. More than 80 vendors will offer Italian food and continuous live entertainment. Free adm. Downtown Scranton. www.lafestaitaliana.org

bring a musical instrument and their dancing shoes. Live bluegrass bands will perform. 6:30pm. MACA Building, Marienville. 814-927-8515

Historic Nazareth Walking Tours. A costumed tour guide will lead the stroll through the beautiful, historic town. Tours feature an over view of the early Colonial Moravian lifestyle, a visit to old Moravian buildings and more. 3pm. Adm. Whitefield House, Nazareth. moravianhistoricalsociety.org

cover the Meadow Garden in its most exuberant season, explore the Garden Railway and enjoy the Chrysanthemum Festival. Daily. 9am-6pm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org

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Sep 5-6. Railfest. The event will be a celebration of railroading and will feature visiting railroad equipment displays, special shop demonstrations, and train rides on both days. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. 570-340-5200, www.nps.gov/stea

30th Annual Mushroom Festival. The mile-long street fair will feature more than 200 vendors, the Mushroom Growers’ Exhibit, culinary demonstrations by celebrity chefs, the National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship, an antique and classic car show, a Mushroom Run/Fun Walk, live music and children’s entertainment. Adm. Kennett Square. mushroomfestival.org

Sep 5, Oct 3. Summit Hill Flea Market. 8am-2pm.

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Sep 9, Oct 14. Adult Drink & Dabble Coal Cracker’s

Paint & Sip. Come and paint a masterpiece. Adults only. 6pm. Summit Hill Heritage Center, Summit Hill. 570-6457561, www.summithillheritagecenter.com

Sep 10. Lecture: Abigail Adams. Kim Hanley will present the program, during which she will portray the founding mother, patriot, wife and political advisor to the United States’ second president. 7:30-9pm. Free. Fallsington Friends Meetinghouse, Fallsington. historicfallsington.org Sep 10. Performance: Jamey Johnson. Doors at 6pm.

Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13. Second Friday Art Walk. The free self-guided tour will highlight local galleries, cultural venues, restaurants and local shops. 5-9pm. Downtown Clarks Summit. 570-586-3363

Hazleton Funfest. Outdoor community festival and street fair featuring a large craft show, a classic car show, fireworks, a parade with giant helium balloons, food, children’s activities, live music and entertainment, a dance contest, rides, a bed race, games and more. Downtown Hazleton. facebook.com/funfesthazletonpa

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Harvest Weekend - The Butcher, the Baker, the Winemaker. Wine pairings, vineyard tours, food, music and other activities. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com

Sep 12-13. Doylestown Arts Festival and Thompson Bucks County Classic. 160+ exhibitors will be set up downtown. On Sep. 13, the Bucks County Classic will feature a total of more than 300 elite racing cyclists, including amateur men and professional women and men. Main Street, Doylestown. 215-340-9988 Sep 13. 12th Carousel of Flavor Restaurant Fair. The event will feature a wine and beer garden, live bands, crafters and entertainment for children of all ages. Noon-4pm. Pottstown Borough Hall, Pottstown. pottstowncarousel.org

Sep 11-13. Allentown ArtsFest. Ongoing musical performances, a Street Art area, a skatepark, craft beer, locally made food, more than 100 unique artists and vendors, children’s art activities and instructions and more. 2-8pm. Free. Cedar Beach Park, Allentown. allentownartsfest.com

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11. 14th Annual World Trade Center Commemoration. The annual Coatesville Remembers event will feature tridents from the Twin Towers on display. The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville. 610-384-9282, www.steelmuseum.org

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Living History Theater: New Colony, New Rules. Visitors will hear from the Swedes, Dutch, Germans and others who settled in the area. 1-4pm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. 215-946-0400, pennsburymanor.org

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Performance: An Evening With Keith Brintzenhoff: PA German Music, Dance & Instruments. Brintzenhoff will dress in authentic attire and give a brief history of the traditions of Pennsylvania German music and dance. Participants will be taught to hoedown and jig. 6pm. Free. Summit Hill Heritage Center, Summit Hill. www. summithillheritagecenter.com

Sep 18-19. Murder Mystery. Attendees will be able to interview witnesses and look for red herrings while attempting to solve one or more murders. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. 888-654-9841, covepoconoresorts.com

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American Institute of Architects Group Exhibition. Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg. 717-233-8668, http://sqart.org

Sep 18-Nov 1. The Halloween Haunt at Dorney Park. Weekends. Encounter haunted attractions, thrills and fun via terrifying haunted houses and a Fright Zone. Daytime hours include BooBlast for younger children. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, Allentown. www.dorneypark.com Sep 19, Oct 17. Wheels of Time Cruise Nights. Adm.

Sep 19. Pottstown Pet Fair. Animal shelters and ven-

Sep 18-Oct 31. Roba Family Farms Harvest Festival.

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Oktoberfest. Experience an authentic German Oktoberfest, including traditional foods, Bavarian brews, lively polka tunes and more. Adm. Cove Haven Resort, Lakeville. covepoconoresorts.com/entertainment

takes place inside the penitentiary. Select nights. Adm. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia. 215-236-3300, www.easternstate.org, www.terrorbehindthewalls.com

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Sep 19. Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Club: Old-Time Photo Booth Props. Dress

up with top hats, goggles and mustache props and take a picture against a vintage backdrop. 11am-2pm. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Bethlehem. historicbethlehem.org

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Sep 19-20. 19th Annual Riverside Festival of the Arts.

Fine artists, craftspeople, musicians and artists. Highlights will include author readings, the plein air art contest, a children’s area, food vendors and more. Riverside Park and Scott Park, Historic Downtown Easton. eastonriversidefest.com

Sep 19-20. Scarecrow Festival. The event will feature scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin pie-eating contests, live entertainment, and pumpkin painting. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com

Sep 20.

Narberth Music & Arts Fest. The outdoor street festival will feature live local bands, local artists showcasing paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, furniture and more. Downtown Narberth. narberthfestival.com

Sep 20. Jenkintown Festival of the Arts. Highlights

will include more than 50 juried artists, vendors, brew tents, live dance performances, live music, a food court, a juried student art show and more. Jenkintown Town Square, Jenkintown. www.jenkintown.net

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Chester County Restaurant Festival. The foodie event is full of entertainment, information booths, local artisans and delicious food from the Chester County area. There will be a local growers and artisan market. Rain date: Sept. 27. Noon-5:30pm. West Chester. west-chester.com

Sep 20. Performance: Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam. Doors at 6pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Sep 20. Japan Day. Attendees will celebrate Japan’s

unique culture and performing arts with a day of fun and entertainment. Performances are free and open to the public, but regular admission will apply to the house and garden. Sakura Pavilion and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia. 215-878-5097, www.shofuso.com

Sep 23-24. Performance: The Live at the Sands, Frank, Dean & Sammy Revisited Show. Presented by Michael Dutra. Doors at 11:30am. Show at 1pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Sept 23, Oct 28. Kids Dabble Coal Crackers Sip & Paint. Come and paint a masterpiece. 6pm. Summit Hill Heritage Center, Summit Hill. summithillheritagecenter.com

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Sep 24-Oct 29. Tippler’s Tour: Ghosts & Toasts. Colonial pub crawl will feature seasonal beers and tales. Thursdays. 5:30pm. Adm. Departs from the Betsy Ross House, Philadelphia. historicphiladelphia.org/tipplers-tour

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Sep 25-27. Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival. The event will represent all seven nations with pipe bands, the U.S. Highland Games Championship, six stages of music and dance, Celtic retail merchants, cultural workshops, children’s activities and more. Southside Bethlehem Shopping District, Bethlehem. www.celticfest.org

Sep 26. Fall Flax & Textile Day. Weavers will be working on the 18th-century barn loom, yarn will be dyed and visitors may see the Colonial Plantation’s farm animals. 11am-5pm. Adm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org Sep 26. PA Wine Land Festival.

Montage Mountain Water Park, Scranton. http://the570.com/winefest/

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Victorian Tea: P.T. Barnum: The Master Showman. A brilliant and shameless promoter, Barnum gave the 19th-century public hucksterism and more. Prereg and prepayment required. 2-5pm. Adm. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Sep 27. Get Your Buzz On: The Brews & the Bees.

Visitors may talk to gardeners and brewers about the importance of bees and their honey in the 17th century. 1-4pm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. pennsburymanor.org

Sep 29-Oct 31.

FallFest and HorrorFest. Take a wagon ride down to the patch to pick pumpkins. Also, inflatable attractions, a corn maze, and barnyard animals. At nightfall, the family-friendly farm will become a spooky attraction. Fridays through Sundays. Shady Brook Farm, Yardley. 215-968-1670

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Oct 3. Fall Harvest Festival. Tradesmen and artisans will

demonstrate papermaking, Colonial brewing, iron making, brickmaking, blacksmithing, historic baking, and milling. Displays will feature bee skeps, Colonial money, and chair caning, live animals, colonial music, period dancing, Colonial games, decorate pumpkins, and take hayrides. There is a fee for parking. 10am-4pm. The Mill, Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. 610-459-2359, www.newlingristmill.org

Oct 3. The Hawley Harvest Hoedown. Cider tastings, brews, contests, demonstrations, quaint shops, fall festive vendors, family activities, crafts, entertainment, fresh locally grown foods, local maple syrup, pies and a concert with three bluegrass and folk bands at the Ritz Company Playhouse. Free adm. Downtown Hawley. 570-226-4064, www.visithawleypa.com, hawleyharvesthoedown.com Oct 3-4. Antique Book, Paper & Advertising Show.

Approximately 170 booths of quality dealers, vendors and collectors will offer paper collectibles, including rare books, antique postcards, advertising materials, movie and pop culture memorabilia and more. Agri-Plex, Agri-Plex Allentown Fairgrounds, Allentown. facebook.com/allentownpapershow

Oct 3-4. Easton Garlic Fest. Regional and local garlic

growers and market vendors will offer specialty garlic foods and other quality fare. Easton Farmers’ Market, Easton. 610-330-9942, www.eastongarlicfest.com

Oct 3-Jan 17. Exhibit: Lego Castle Adventure. The

display will transport visitors to a Lego kingdom where they can become master castle-builders, learn about real-world castles, explore a giant castle and more. Mercer Museum, Doylestown. 215-345-0210, www.mercermuseum.org

Oct 4. Performance: The Winery Dogs. Doors at 6pm.

Oct 1-31. Historic Haunts of Downtown Bethlehem.

Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Join tour guides on a candlelight walk and learn about the Moravian community and various locations. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Moravian Bookshop and surrounding historic area in Bethlehem. moravianbookshop.com

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Oct 2. Dine Around the Manor. The progressive dinner will feature food and beverages stationed along the Delaware River on the 43-acre site. Attendees may watch cooks during a 17th-century cooking demonstration. 5:309pm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. pennsburymanor.org Oct 2-3. Fall Bazaar. Drawings for baskets and other

Legend Lives On. Doors at 11:30am. Show at 1pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com The evening of history exploration, delightful dining and unforgettable enjoyment will feature fine restaurants, desserts, lively music and a silent auction. 7:30-10:30pm. Fonthill Castle, Doylestown. www.mercermuseum.org

Oct 9. Performance: Blue Oyster Cult With Special

Guest Vanilla Fudge. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

items, homemade soup, filling, candy, a bake sale, crafts and a book nook. The kitchen will be open. Free adm. St. John’s Church of Mahoning, Lehighton. 570-386-9960, www.stjohnsmahoning.com

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Oct 2-4, 9-11. Oktoberfest. Authentic German Oktoberfest with Pennsylvania flair, including a 130x260' Yuengling Festhalle tent featuring waitresses in dirndl outfits, Bavarian-style food, beer, and German and polka music. ArtsQuest SteelStacks, Bethlehem. artsquest.org

Oct 9-11. Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair. More than 140 fine craftsmen will showcase exquisite handmade jewelry, furniture, pottery, clothing and more. Free adm. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. www.pacrafts.org

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Performance: Comedy Night With Mike & Friends. A night of great live local comedy. Doors at 7pm. Summit Hill Heritage Center, Summit Hill. www.summithillheritagecenter.com

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Mid-Century Architecture Tour. The selfguided tour will feature mid-20th-century homes that reflect that time period’s influence on Shofuso’s Japanese modernist architect. Part of Design Philly Week. Reg req. 10am-4pm. Adm. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Philadelphia. 215-878-5097, www.shofuso.com

Oct 10-11. Medieval Days. From the Vikings to the age

of Columbus, various encampments will portray aspects of Medieval life. Adm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org

Oct 11. Bethlehem’s Harvest Festival. The 10th annual

event will feature a festival on Main Street, a Biergarten, and tastings of wine, soup, and beer. 11am-8pm. Downtown Bethlehem. www.downtownbethlehemassociation.com

Oct 11. Living History Theater. The wedding of Pennsbury Manor’s caretakers, Mary Lofty and John Sotcher, will feature the customs of a 17th-century Quaker wedding. 1-4pm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. 215-9460400, www.pennsburymanor.org

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local past will feature various entertainment, Native American dancing, demonstrations of Colonial skills, tours, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more. 10am-4:30pm. Free. Historic Fallsington, Fallsington. 215295-6567, www.historicfallsington.org

Oct 16-17, 23-24.

Haunted Halloween Lantern Tours. Take a guided tour through the eerie streets of Eckley and witness the thrills, chills and laughs of Halloween. Eckley Miners’ Village, Weatherly. 570-6362070, www.eckleyminersvillage.com

Oct 17. All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival. Highlights will include opportunities to paint a pumpkin, go on a tractorpulled hayride, make crafts, shuck corn, work an apple cider press, jump in a hay pile and more. 1-4pm. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. montcopa.org/pennypackermills Oct 17-18. National Birman Fanciers - Fyfe & Drum CFA Cat Show. Adm. BucksMont Indoor Sports Center, Hatfield. www.facebook.com/cfacatshow

with a test track available. Refreshments. Proceeds benefit Hawley Fire Department. 9am-3pm. Free parking. Hawley Fire Department, Hawley. 570-226-3206, 570-226-9820

Oct 17-18. Pumpkin Days Celebration. Pick out pumpkins, assemble scarecrows to take home, jump in a moon bounce, play games, and take hay wagon tours. Entertainment will be provided. 10am-5pm. Tyler Arboretum, Media. 610-566-9134, tylerarboretum.org

Oct 11. Scranton Marathon.

Oct 17-18. Chambourcin Weekend. The event cele-

Oct 11. Model Train Show & Sale. Train layout on display,

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Oct 13. Performance: New Odyssey. Doors at 11:30am.

Show at 1pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. pennspeak.com

Oct 14. Performance: The Hal McIntyre Orchestra: A Tribute to Sinatra. The world-famous orchestra will feature Steve Marvin celebrating Sinatra’s 100th. Doors at 11:30am. Show at 1pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. pennspeak.com Oct 15. Performance: Clint Black. Doors at 6pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. www.pennspeak.com

brates the Chambourcin, which is the official wine grape of the Lehigh Valley and the only wine made by all eight of the member wineries. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com

Oct 17. Autumn Alive! The family-friendly, pet-friendly event will include music, games, prizes, crafts, a beer tasting, and a pet parade. Quakertown. 215-536-2273 Oct 17. Performance: Tommy James & The Shondells. Doorst at 6pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 69 /

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brewers make apple beer and watch as cooks use 17thcentury recipes and techniques to prepare foods. 1-4pm. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. pennsburymanor.org

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Performance: Back to the Garden - 1969. Doors at 6pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Oct 23, 24, 30, 31. Performance: Rhythm of the Rails. The original musical/variety show will include singing, dancing, comedy, and a children’s chorus. Adm. Lower Macungie Middle School, Macungie. 610-770-6845 Oct 24. Halloween on the Farm. This spooky children’s

event will celebrate Halloween. Children can wear costumes and receive treats, and also enjoy candle making, corn husk dolls, a bonfire and more. 11am-5pm. Adm. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, Ridley Creek State Park, Media. www.colonialplantation.org

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Oct 24-Nov 22. Chrysanthemum Festival. The 4-acre Conservatory will feature more than 80,000 chrysanthemum blooms nurtured and trained into inspiring forms. The crown jewel of the display, the Thousand Bloom Mum, will feature more than 1,500 perfectly arranged flowers. Daily. 9am-6pm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org Oct 24. Tavern Night. Sample-size portions of various foods and beverages that are based on period recipes. Punches, flip, and other beverages will be served. Live period music and games will be provided. Attendees must be 21 and up. 7-9:30pm. Adm. Log Cabin, Newlin Grist Mill, Glen Mills. 610-459-2359, www.newlingristmill.org

Oct 24. Kids’ Club: Haunted Dollhouse Scrapbook Album. Decorate a dollhouse-shaped album. 11am-2pm. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, Bethlehem. 610882-0450, http://historicbethlehem.org Oct 24. Philadelphia Cheesesteak Festival. 40+ cheesesteak vendors from the Philadelphia area, as well as celebrity chefs, live entertainment, carnival games, zip line rides, the construction of the world’s largest cheesesteak, a cheesesteak eating competition, and sports and craft vendors. Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia. cheesesteakfest.com

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Oct 25. Tricks & Treats at the Manor & Witch Trial.

Children and their families will be able to enjoy an afternoon of trick-or-treating, Colonial games, cider pressing, storytelling in the cemetery, and a witch trial in which attendees will help to decide the verdict. 1-4pm. Free. Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville. www.pennsburymanor.org

Oct 25. Spirits of the Past Tours. Tourgoers will be led by lantern through the historic village, where they will meet a host of village spirits from the 18th century. Tours offered every 15 minutes from 6-8pm. Fee. Gillingham Store, Fallsington. 215-295-6567, historicfallsington.org Oct 25. Performance: Rhonda Vincent. Doors at 6pm.

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Oct 28. Halloween Parade. Rain date is Oct 29. 7pm. Downtown West Chester. west-chester.com Oct 28-29. Performance:

Real Diamond. Doors at 11:30am. Show at 1pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

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Nov 7-8. PA Bacon Fest. With offerings ranging from

pig racing to the dueling pig roast, the unique food festival experience will attract more than 50,000 bacon lovers. Easton Farmers’ Market, Easton. www.pabaconfest.com

Nov 7-8. Apple Festival. Attendees may sample a variety of apple-themed dishes and participate in pieeating contests. Live entertainment will be provided, and local artisans will line the cobblestone streets of the 18thcentury-style shopping village. Peddler’s Village, Lahaska. 215-794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com Nov 7. Performance: Jefferson Starship, Jazz Is Dead, Quicksilver: Celebrating 50 Years of Jefferson Airplane. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Nov 12-Dec 17. Tippler’s Tour: Yuletide Cheers & Beers. Step into the holiday season in Old City Philadelphia, circa 1777, where the British are occupying Philadelphia. The Colonial pub crawl will feature winter brews and festive libations. Thursdays. 5:30pm. Adm. Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia. historicphiladelphia.org Nov 19-Dec 21. Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem. More

than 75 visual artists and craftsmen, food, live holiday music, children’s rides, decorations and Kathe Wohlfahrt, a designer of authentic German Christmas ornaments. Thursdays through Sundays. ArtsQuest SteelStacks, Bethlehem. www.christmascity.org

Nov 20. Performance: Three Dog Night. Doors at 6pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com

Nov 21. Santa Parade. santaparade.net

Nov 21-22. Nouveau Weekend. The earliest opportu-

nity to sample the first vintages of the new harvest, as well as an opportunity to purchase wines. Wineries of Lehigh Valley Wine Trail, Lehigh Valley. 866-870-7800, www. lehighvalleywinetrail.com

Nov 21. Performance: A Night to Remember: Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash. Doors at 6pm. Show at 8pm. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 866-605-PEAK, www.pennspeak.com Nov 25-Jan 4. Holiday Tours. Tours of the mansion during the holidays are a reflection of Christmases past. All ages are welcome. Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville. 610287-9349, www.montcopa.org/pennypackermills

Nov 26-Jan 10. A Longwood Christmas. Attendees will enjoy the trees, traditions, lights and festivities. Daily. 9am-10pm. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. 610-3881000, www.longwoodgardens.org

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Treasures & Traditions Holiday Craft Show. The region’s best artisans and crafters are on site for the juried collection of crafts, gifts, fine art, jewelry and antiques. There is a luncheon cafe. Daily adm. Cultural Center, Pearl S. Buck International, Perkasie. 215-249-0100, www.pearlsbuck.org

Nov 28-Jan 4. Holiday Light Spectacular. Park, Scranton.

Nov 29. Buy Local Holiday Marketplace. Cultural Center, Scranton.

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Aug 30-Sep 5. Indiana County Fair. Local farmers, 4-H members and others will show their livestock, crafts and baked goods in numerous competitions. Also, tractor pulls, demolition derbies, live entertainment, a carnival and food. Indiana County Fair Grounds, Indiana. 724-479-8282, www.indianacountyfair.com

Sep 4-6, 11, 13, 18-20. Performance: I Do! I Do! Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800956-9490, 814-398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com

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Waterford Community Fair. Highlights will include agricultural exhibits, thrill rides, entertainment, food, horse pulls, truck and tractor pulls and more. Waterford Fairgrounds, Waterford. 814-7964490, www.waterfordfair.org

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73rd Annual Big Knob Grange Fair. Agricultural, home economics, livestock and commercial exhibits, as well as truck and tractor pulls, entertainment, midway rides, bingo, dinners, refreshments, a livestock sale and auction, games and contests. Free adm. Fee for track events. Big Knob Grange Fairgrounds, Rochester (New Sewickley Township). 724-775-8213, bigknobgrangefair.org

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Horse Drawn Fall Foliage Tours. Visitors may relax and enjoy horse drawn rides in scenic Armstrong County. Dragon Run Forge & Livery, Cowansville. 724-543-3367, www.dragonrunforgeandlivery.com

Sep 4-6. Muster in the Park. Go back in time to the way of life in the 1860s via a refreshment saloon, general mercantile, recruitment tent, period dancing, games, a blacksmith, cannons and Gatling guns. Also, a historical candlelight tour will highlight historic homes, and Union and Confederate troops will be present. Diamond Park, Meadville. www.150thpvibucktails.com Sep 4-7. Pennsylvania Arts and Crafts Labor Day Festival. There will be more than 220 exhibitors. Westmoreland Agricultural Fairgrounds, Greensburg. 724863-4577, familyfestivals.com/Colonial-Festival.html Sep 5-27. Train Rides. Ride the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. Saturdays and Sundays. Departs at 1pm from Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, octrr.org

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Sep 5-6. German Heritage Festival. The event will include the Mad Bavarian, German music, food, dancing, a petting zoo, historical research and more. St. Nick’s Picnic Grove, Erie. 814-456-9599, www.DANK-Erie.org Sep 5-6. End of Summer Wine Fest. Enjoy tastings,

tours, food and fun for all at the lovely picnic area. Bring a blanket for seating. Rain or shine. Free adm. Wilhelm Winery, Hadley. 724-253-3700, www.wilhelmwinery.com

Sep 5-6. Art Blast on the Mon. Interactive art, music, vendors, food, and more. Nathanael Greene Historic Foundation, Greensboro. 724-943-4462, natgreene.org Sep 5-27. Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival. Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day. Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, West Newton. 724-872-1670, pittsburghrenfest.com Sep 5, 19, 27, Oct 3, 17, Nov 14. Public Star

Party. Enjoy and learn more about the wonders of the night sky. Parties begin just before sunset. Nov 14 will be a Bundle Up Public Star Party. Mingo Creek Park Observatory, Finleyville. 724-348-6150, http://3ap.org

Sep 5. Salt Springs Field, Forest & Falls Trail Race. Choose the 2.5- or 5.5-mile loop through the park’s meadows and forest, past the park’s namesake salt spring, and along the gorge above the waterfalls. Salt Springs State Park, Franklin Forks. 570-967-7275, friendsofsaltspringspark.org Sep 6. Performance: The Meadows Concert Series

Featuring Patti LaBelle. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Washington. 724-503-1200; 877-824-5050, www.meadowsgaming.com

Sep 7-12. Ox Hill Fair. The community event will feature carnival rides, food, entertainment, agricultural displays, animal exhibits, and a tractor pull. Route 85 West, Plumville. 412-651-2166, www.oxhillfair.com

Scottish food. Edinboro University, Edinboro. 814-732-2193, www.edinboro.edu/festival

Sep 11-12. Northern Appalachian Folk Festival. The

event will feature the work of talented artists, craftspeople, and musical performers. Other offerings will be films, educational workshops, an art exhibition, excursions, and creative theater performances. Downtown Indiana. www. downtownindiana.org, www.northernappfolkfest.org

Sep 11-13. Mountain Craft Days. More than 125 craft

artisans, musicians, and entertainers will be on hand to interpret the rich frontier heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania. Somerset Historical Center, Somerset. 814445-6077, www.somersethistoricalcenter.org

Sep 12, 26. Murder Mystery Dinner. The performance will be Medvale High School Mayhem - Class of 1985 30th Reunion. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Sep 12. Beaver County BookFest. The outdoor celebration of reading, writing and the arts for the whole family will feature authors from the tri-state region. A children’s tent, demonstrations, local artists, new and used books, festival food and craft vendors. 9am-5pm. Irvine Square Park, Beaver. www.beavercountybookfest.com

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Tractor Show and Car Cruise. The event, hosted by the Brush Valley Antique Iron and Power Club, will feature an antique tractor display and car cruise. Brush Valley Park, Brush Valley. 724-479-4316

Sep 12. Lucas Oil Truck Pulling Expo. 7pm. Greene County Fairgrounds, Waynesburg. 724-627-9160, www.greenecountyfair.org 22 N D ANNUAL

Sep 7-12. West Alexander Fair. The 109th agricultural fair will feature livestock, crafts, home and dairy, vegetables, flowers, fruits, youth and 4H/FFA market animals, grandstand events and food. West Alexander Fairgrounds, West Alexander. 724-484-7435, www.westalexfair.com

Sep 8-12. Albion Area Fair. The 71st annual event will feature animal exhibits, produce exhibits, live music, tractor pulls, horse pulls, rides, and food. Albion Fairgrounds, Cranesville. 814-756-3911, www.albionfair.com Sep 8-12. Jamestown Community Fair. Exhibits, rides, demolition derbies, tractor pulls, food, fun and a parade on Liberty Street at 1pm on Saturday. Free adm. Jamestown H.S. Fairgrounds, Jamestown. 724-932-5257, www.jamestownfair.org Sep 10-13. Edinboro University Highland Games & Scottish Festival. World-class musicians, vendors, fiddle and harp competitions, Highland dance and athletic competitions, pipe hand and solo competitions, clan gatherings, children’s activities, local beer tastings and traditional

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Sep 12-13. Smicksburg Apple Fest. The event will include apple butter making demonstrations, apple cider making demonstrations, and locally grown apples for sale. More than 20 specialty shops will sell apple pies, dumplings, fudge, cider, and butter. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Sep 12.

Antiquing Along the Allegheny. The 16th annual antique and craft fair will feature 35 or more antique, collectibles, handcrafts and food vendors. An appraiser will be on site, and spaces are available to rent. Free adm. Riverfront Park, Kittanning. 724-548-1015, www. armstrongcounty.com

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Sep 12. Outdoor Heritage Festival. The event will include camping, fishing, modern and traditional archery demonstrations, local re-enactors, trapping and primitive skills demonstrations, beekeeping basics, children’s activities, chicken barbecue and other foods, and a Greene County Sheriff’s Department demonstration. 10am-4pm. Ryerson Station State Park, Wind Ridge. 724-428-4254, dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/ryersonstation

Sep 18-Oct 31. Fright Farm. The haunted attraction, which is for teens and adults, will be held outdoors, weather permitting. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Adm. Cheeseman Farm, Portersville. 724-368-3233, www.cheesemanfarm.com

Performance: Celebrity Series: Wilson Phillips. The American vocal group consists of Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, and Chynna Phillips. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

Sep 12. ’50s Fest and Car Cruise. Visitors may view a total of more than 300 hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles. Other offerings will include ’50s food, music, activities, and competitions. 10am-4pm. Downtown Waynesburg. 724627-8119, www.waynesburgpa.org Sep 12. Flashlight Drags. The family friendly event is a safe alternative to street racing. Gates will open at noon, and races will be held from 2-6pm. Adm. Greene County Airport, Waynesburg. www.flashlightdrags.com

2015 Avonmore Harvest Jubilee. Free entertainment, pony rides, arts and crafts, festival food, games, chainsaw carving, a Kids’ Zone with karaoke, a Saturday parade with a car and motorcycle cruise and fireworks at dusk. Avonmore. 724-762-2525, www.facebook.com/groups/AvonmorePA

Sep 18-20. Mother Earth News Fair. The sustainable living event will feature dozens of hands-on demonstrations and workshops on natural health, organic gardening, and more. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 800-452-2223, www.7springs.com Sep 18-20. 17th Annual Bavarian Oktoberfest. Beer, bands and bratwurst. Two stages of live entertainment, an avenue of German foods, crafts, specialty vendors, amusement and more. Free shuttle. Pike Street in downtown Canonsburg. 724-745-1812, www.canonchamber.com

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Sep 19-20. Antique Show & Sale. Dealers will offer a range of items, including advertising materials, country and period furniture, folk art, glass, jewelry, and toys. 1805 Barn Annex, Historic Harmony, Harmony. 724-452-7341, www. harmonymuseum.org

Sep 13. Trucks, Tractors & Trolleys. A huge display of antique trucks and trolley rides. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org

Sep 19. Storytelling Festival. Free family event with storytellers, balloon art, face painting and much more! Ewing Park, Ellwood City. 724-758-6458, www.EllwoodCity-Festival.net, www.visitlawrencecounty.com

Sep 14-19. Green Township Community Fair Cookport. The event will include agricultural displays and competitions, animal and craft exhibits, rides, and entertainment. Route 240, Commodore. 724-254-1445

Sep 19. Murder Mystery Dinner. The performance will be Medium Mayhem - Murder in the Sixth Sense. Dinner at 5pm. Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Sep 18-20. Erie Irish Festival. The event will feature vendors, food, entertainment, an art show, and giveaway drawings. St. Patrick’s Church, Erie. 814-454-8085, ext. 101, www.erieirishfestival.com

Sep 19-20. Autumnfest. Celebrate fall with cooking,

Sep 18-20. Newman Used Book Sale.

Sep 19. Fall Coin Show. Thirty-six tables will be manned

25th Annual Conneaut Cellars Winery Harvest Picnic. Enjoy wine samples, free food, face painting and balloons. Noon-5pm. Conneaut Cellars Winery, Conneaut Lake. 814-382-3999, conneautcellarswinery.com

St. Thomas More University Parish & Catholic Student Center, Indiana. www.stmup.org

baking and craft demonstrations, as well as music, food and activities for the whole family. Adm. Old Economy Village, Ambridge. www.oldeconomyvillage.org

by coin dealers from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. 724-254-2471

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Sep 19. Witches’ Night Out. There will be a witches parade and a best dressed witch contest. Volant Mills, Volant. 724-533-5611, www.volantmills.com Sep 19. Cause for Paws. The event is a major fundraiser

for the Indiana County Humane Society. Pets are invited to attend with their owners. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. www.incohumanesociety.com

Sep 19-Oct 31. Pumpkin Festival. The family friendly

event will offer hayrides to pick pumpkins, a hay maze, farm animals, and concessions. Saturdays and Sundays. Adm. Cheeseman Farm, Portersville. 724-368-3233, www.cheesemanfarm.com

Sep 19-20. Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival. The

event will offer demonstrations of the complete process of making linen from the flax plant. Other highlights will include homemade food, crafts, antique farm equipment, live music, a Civil War encampment, and a covered wagon train encampment. Stahlstown. www.flaxscutching.org

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Sep 19-Oct 25. Trax Farms’ Fall Festival. The 148-year-old farm will offer a four-acre corn maze, as well as a hayride to the pumpkin patch, where attendees may pick their own pumpkins. Saturdays and Sundays. Trax Farms, Finleyville. 412-835-3246, www.traxfarms.com Sep 19-20. Washington & Greene Counties’ Covered

Bridge Festival. Each of the 10 locations offers charming history and an array of activities, arts and crafts, food, reenactments and more. The official kickoff to the fall season. Various sites in Greene County and Washington County. visitwashingtoncountypa.com, www.gogreenecounty.org

Sep 19-20. September by the River. The event will include local art, crafts, food vendors, entertainment, basket giveaway drawings, children’s games and crafts, hayrides, a stuffed pet parade, trackless train rides, and a rubber ducky derby. Along the Allegheny River, Freeport. freeportcommunity.com/event/september-by-the-river

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Sep 19-20. Derry Railroad Days Sep 26-27. National Alpaca Farm Days/Open House. Festival. A parade, live entertainment, food, Visitors may watch the baby alpacas play, attend alpaca

crafts, bingo, Juvenile Junction, a model train display, a fireman and railroad museum and Scott Blasey, lead singer of the Clarks. Derry. 724-3091746, derryrailroaddays.com

seminars and hand-spinning demonstrations, and shop for vendors’ items and gift shop items. Children’s activities and hay rides will be available. 1-5pm. Lippencott Alpacas Farm, Waynesburg. 724-852-4084, www.lippencottalpacas.com

Sep 20. Punxsutawney Region AACA Car Show. The

Sep 26. Ligonier Highland Games. Attendees may fol-

Sep 20. Performance: Mike Burkhardt. The entertainer will play the baby grand piano and the organ. 1:30pm. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, www.debencemusicworld.com

Sep 26-27. American Indian Heritage Weekend. Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village, Avella. 724587-3412, www.heinzhistorycenter.org/meadowcroft.aspx

event will include food, door prizes, and entertainment. Marion Center Community Park, Marion Center.

low the skirl of bagpipes to the annual gathering of the clans. Idlewild and SoakZone, Ligonier. 814-931-4714, www. idlewild.com, www.ligonierhighlandgames.org

Sep 25-27. Wine Fest. The event will include wine tasting, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, and tours of the wineries. Heard Harvest Park, Gibson Park, and Gravel Pit Park, North East. 814-725-4262, nechamber.org

Sep 26-27. Pumpkin Fest. Visitors may pick pump-

Sep 25. Seventh Annual Beaver Tales - Storytelling

Sep 27. 21st Annual Tails on the Trails Family Pet Walk. Vendors, owner/pet contests, pet demonstrations, a Chinese auction and a celebrity master of ceremonies. 11am-3pm. Lodge and Shelter 7, Bradys Run Park, Beaver Falls. 724-775-5801, www.tailsonthetrails.org

Concert. Internationally known storytellers will take audiences on a journey. Bring a lawn chair and a flashlight. Rain or shine. 7pm. Free. Gazebo, Irvine Park, Beaver. 724-775-2428

Sep 25-27. Clymer Days Festival. Enjoy a weekend of food, entertainment, games and children’s activities. Clymer. www.clymerdaysfestival.com Sep 25-27. Mount Pleasant Glass and Ethnic Festival. The annual street festival celebrates the area’s glassmaking history and ethnic diversity. South Diamond Street, Washington Street, and Veterans Park, Mount Pleasant. www.mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com Sep 26. Rural Valley Pumpkin Festival. Craft vendors,

food, children’s activities and live entertainment. Rain or shine. 10am-5pm. No adm. Shannock Valley Recreational Park, Rural Valley. 724-783-6996, ruralvalleypumpkinfest.com

Sep 26. Downtown Indiana Oktoberfest. Live entertainment, tastings and fun. Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindiana.org

Sep 26-27.

Harvest Party & Farmers Market at Georgette’s Herb Garden & Antiques. Shop for antiques and enjoy the weekend’s events. Georgette’s Herb Garden and Antiques, Indiana. 724-349-6293

kins, eat food, visit the animal park, go on tractor drawn wagon rides, and take part in other activities. Renshaw Farms, Freeport. 724-295-3950, www.renshawfarms.com

Sep 27. Tractor Ride/Ye Old Fall Festival. The Burrel

Township Volunteer Fire Department will offer tractor rides, apple cider, crafts, and pumpkins. Ford City.

Sep 27, Oct 25. Washington Antiques Fair. Hundreds of quality antiques dealers will be on site. CONSOL Energy Park, Washington. 724-942-0357, www.washingtonantiquesfair.com

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Eerie Horror Film Fest. The showcase of independent horror films will feature celebrity guests, vendors, and workshops. Warner Theatre, Erie. 814-8732483, www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com

Oct 1-31. Night at the Zoo. Attendees may take a walk

in the dark through torch-lit walkways to see and hear the animals at night. The event will also include costume and jack-o’-lantern contests. Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, Jones Mills. 724-924-9571, www.ltanimalpark.com

Sep 26-27. McConnells Mill Heritage Festival. The event will celebrate the operational time period of the historical grist mill, from 1852 to 1928. Costumed vendors will display crafts inspired by this time period. A Civil War encampment will bring history to life, and artisans and craftsmen will demonstrate their skills. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks

Oct 2-3. Bluegrass Jam Session. Open to the public. Twolick Valley Rod & Gun Club, Cherry Tree. 724-422-9766

Sep 26. Johnny Appleseed Celebration. The family friendly event will celebrate the famous American with games, story times, food, and apple picking. Apple Castle, New Wilmington. 724-652-3221, www.applecastle.com

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Oct 2-4. 26th Annual Smicksburg Fall Festival. The

fall foliage adds a special beauty to the weekend’s festivities and entertainment. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www. smicksburg.net

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Oct 2-3. Springs Folk Festival. The 58th celebration of

Pennsylvania Dutch heritage will feature more than 100 working artisans, handmade gifts, Pennsylvania Dutch foods, music performances, demonstrations and a large museum. 9am-5pm. Springs Folk Festival Grounds, Springs. 814-442-4594, www.springspa.org

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Confluence Pumpkinfest. The festival will give arts and crafts and food vendors the opportunity to show and sell their goods. Activities will be offered. Confluence Town Park, Confluence. 814-395-5080, www. confluencepumpkinfest.org

Oct 2-11. Performance: Incorruptible. The setting is Priseaux, France, circa 1250 A.D. The river flooded again recently, the chandler’s shop burned to the ground, no one has heard of the wheelbarrow yet, and Saint Foy, the patron of the local monastery, has not worked a miracle in 13 years. New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-654-3437, www.newcastleplayhouse.org Oct 2-31. Yarnick’s Haunted House. Journey through

the maze, sit by the bonfire and enjoy hot chocolate. Adults may visit the haunted house. Fridays through Sundays. Yarnick’s Farm, Indiana. 724-349-3904, yarnicksfarm.com

Oct 3-4. Butler County Farm Tour. Two days of selfguided fun featuring farm critters, delicious farm-to-fork foods and friendly farmers. Various locations in Butler County. 866-856-8444, www.VisitButlerCounty.com Oct 3-4. Fall Fling. The festival will feature cider pressing and apple butter making. 9am-5pm. Portersville Steam Show Grounds, Portersville. 724-452-8656, www.portersvillesteamshow.org Oct 3-4.

Hickory Apple Festival. Homemade food, crafts, children’s activities and live entertainment. Grounds of the Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Company, Hickory. 724-356-FEST, www.hickoryapplefest.com

Oct 3-31. Yarnick’s Family Pumpkin Patch. Hayrides, games, mazes, live entertainment, food and pumpkins. Saturdays and Sundays. Yarnick’s Farm, Indiana. 724-3493904, www.yarnicksfarm.com Oct 7-18. Train Rides. Ride the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad. Wednesdays through Sundays. Departs from Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, octrr.org Oct 8-10. 21st Annual Autumn Quilt Show. This year’s

whole family. Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindiana. org, www.iup.edu

competition theme is Paper Piecing, and there will be 100 quilts of local artists and quilters, plus boutique and quilt shop vendors. Adm. Chippewa United Methodist Church, Chippewa. 724-495-0825, www.bvpiecemakers.com

Oct 3. Harvest Day. The family event will honor agricul-

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Oct 3. IUP Homecoming & Parade. Festivities for the

tural heritage with farm fresh food, music, children’s activities, hay rides, vendors, and more. Villa Maria Community Center, Pulaski. 724-964-8920, ext. 3348, www.humilityofmary.org

Oct 3. Oktoberfest. The festival will celebrate German culture through song, dance, food, beer, and traditions. Dance pavilion, Cascade Park, New Castle. 724-652-7221

Oct 3. GreeneScene Road Rally. The scenic drive is not

a race but rather a scenic drive, with directions provided by clues related to the signs and sights participants will see along the way. Waynesburg Armory/Pennsylvania Army National Guard Readiness Center, Waynesburg. 724-6272040, www.greenesaver.com

Oct 3-11. Fall Foliage Festival. Organized entirely by volunteers, the event includes activities and entertainment for people of all ages. Saturdays and Sundays. Historic downtown Bedford. 814-623-0048 bedfordfallfestival.com Oct 3-25. Autumnfest Weekends. Activities will be

available for the entire family. Saturdays and Sundays. Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Seven Springs. 800-4522223, www.7springs.com

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HallowBoo. Families may enjoy trick-ortreating through Story Book Forest, rides, entertainment, themed attractions, and fall favorite foods. Saturdays and Sundays. Idlewild and SoakZone, Ligonier. 724-238-6784, www.idlewild.com

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26th Annual Medieval Feast. Weekends. Eat, drink and be merry - all without utensils. Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800956-9490, 814-398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com

Oct 9-11. 25th Annual Fall Pumpkin Fest. The family-

oriented festival will be packed full of rides, food, giant pumpkin drops, entertainment, artisans and crafters, a bluegrass and arts festival, and more. Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake. 814-853-5833, www.pumpkinfest.conneautlake.com

Oct 9-11. Fort Ligonier Days. The festival commemmorates the Battle of Fort Ligonier, a key engagement of the French and Indian War, fought on Oct. 12, 1758. Various locations through the town, including Fort Ligonier, Ligonier. 724-238-9701, http://fortligonier.org Oct 9-31. Scare at the Fair. Favorite scares include the

Butcher, the Dark Room and the Haunted Maze. Not recommended for children under age 8. Fridays and Saturdays. West Alexander Fairgrounds, West Alexander. 724-4847435, www.westalexfair.com, www.wascarefair.com

Oct 9-11, 16-18, 23-25. Pumpkin Patch Trolley. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org Oct 10. Washington Symphony Orchestra Fall Kickoff. Trinity High School, Washington. 724-223-9796, www.washsym.org

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Oct 10. Volant Pumpkin Festival/Second Saturday Celebration. The event will include music, games, horse drawn wagon rides, Amish doughnuts, and local vendors. A handmade craft and artisan festival will take place in Volant at the same time. Main Street, Volant Mills, Volant. 724-533-5611, www.volantmills.com

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Fall Festival. Music, food, history, antiques, crafts and more. Downtown Zelienople and Harmony. http://fallfestival.zelie.us

Oct 10. Bridgewater Annual Pumpkinfest. An official flag retirement service and ceremony, Sandy the Witch, a petting zoo, a pumpkin maze, children’s crafts, a variety of vendors and more. 10am-3pm. Free. Bridge Street, Bridgewater. 724-709-8432 whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 79 /

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Oct 16-30. Zoo Boo. The Halloween event will feature

trick-or-treating for children under 12 and displays for the whole family. Erie Zoo, Erie. 814-864-4091, eriezoo.org

Oct 16-17, Nov 6, 13. Performance: Medvale High School Mayhem. Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800-956-9490, 814-398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com

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Oct 17. Barks & Brews. The beer and food tasting event will support pets in need of forever homes. Age 21 and up. 3-6pm. Adm. Beaver county Humane Society Shelter, Center Township. 724-775-5801, www.beavercountyhumanesociety.org Oct 17.

Twilight Cemetery Tour - Blairsville Underground Railroad. Follow a guide, explore the cemetery and meet figures from the Underground Railroad, soldiers from past wars and prominent Blairsville citizens. Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville. 724-459-5779

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Oct 10-18. Fall Fest at Peek ’N Peak. The event will include a craft show, a giant ski swap, a golf swap, ski lift rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, a farmers market, horsedrawn rides, a wine tasting, an art show, food, and continuous entertainment. Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe. 716-355-4141, www.pennspeak.com, www.pknpk.com

Oct 10. Performance: Celebrity Series: The Lennon Sisters. The program will be accompanied by video highlights of the group’s career. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 7249-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity / 80 /

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Oct 17. Keystone Autumn Klassic. The shorthorn cattle show and sale will feature exhibitors from across the midAtlantic region. 12:30pm. Woodside Farm, Waynesburg. 724-627-7240, www.woodsideshorthorns.com Oct 17-18. Potter’s Tour. Take a self-guided tour of potters throughout the county. Various locations, Indiana County. 724-286-9555, www.potterstour.com Oct 17-18. Harvest Festival. The event will include demonstrations and items available for purchase from area crafters and artisans, Civil War re-enactors and living history demonstrations, and food and beverages. 10am5pm. Greene County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, greenecountyhistory.org Oct 18. Pumpkin Pancake Brunch. Pumpkin and regular pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages, maple syrup, fruit, and beverages. Reservations are suggested. 9am-1:30pm. Historic Harmony, Harmony. www.harmonymuseum.org

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Oct 18. North Country Trail Association Hike. During the annual pumpkin pie hike, the group will travel 2.5 miles from Route 168 to Watt’s Mill. South Beaver. 724-827-2350, www.northcountrytrail.org/wam Oct 18. Performance: Tom Stein. The one-man-band is

sure to please. 1:30pm. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, www.debencemusicworld.com

Oct 23. Match Game Live! The iconic ’70s television game show will be re-created live on stage. Riverside Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800-956-9490, 814398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com Oct 24. Murder Mystery Dinner. The performance will

be Train of Terror - The Final Stop, created by In All Seriousness and the Oil Creek Railway Historical Society. Costumes encouraged. Dinner at 5pm. Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org

Oct 25. Exhibit: The Sky’s the Limit: Grand Reopening

Celebration. A community day. 11am-3pm. Free. Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg. 724837-1500, www.thewestmoreland.org

Oct 26. Kiwanis Halloween Parade. The event is in its 59th year. Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindiana.org, www.kiwanisclubindianapa.org

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Evening in the Stacks. Socialize over hors d’oeuvres and wine followed by a light dinner topped off with rich desserts and coffee. Enjoy the talents and wares of local artists and musicians. Indiana Free Library, Indiana. 724-465-8841, www.indianafreelibrary.org

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Oct 30-31. Flashlight Fright Night at the Museum.

Lantern-lit tours of the entire museum will be offered. Ghosts, ghouls, and other creatures will roam inside the museum and outside. The event will also include a Halloween costume contest, spooky music, and spooky treats and refreshments. 7-11pm. Greene County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, www. greenecountyhistory.org

Oct 31. 49th Annual Halloween Parade.

Downtown Meadville. 814-720-2891, meadvillehalloweenparade.com

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Nov 6. Third Annual Wine Walk. Visit the downtown retailers and sample wine from many Pennsylvania wineries. Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindiana.org Nov 6-8. Smicksburg Old-Fashioned Country Christmas Open House. Enjoy holiday crafts and refreshments while getting ready for the season. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Nov 6-8. Christmas in the Village Craft Festival. Stroll through the quaint town while visiting more than 50 unique crafters in various locations. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the village. Burgettstown. Nov 7-8. Wings & Wildlife Art Show. A juried exhibition and retail sale of nature and wildlife-themed artwork, including paintings, photography, jewelry, ceramics, wood carvings and more. National Aviary, Pittsburgh. aviary.org Nov 7.SocialServiceLeagueCraftShow. 9am-4pm. Waynesburg Central Elementary School, Waynesburg. 724-627-8769

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Nov 8.

Indiana First Bank Veterans’ Marathon. A marathon, half marathon and marathon relay on Ghost Town Trail. Proceeds will benefit the Indiana County Veterans’ Assistance Fund. Saylor Park, Black Lick. www.indianaroadrunners.com

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An Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert. Christmas music will be played on the museum’s antique machines. 1:30pm. DeBence Antique Music World, Franklin. 814-432-8350, www.debencemusicworld.com

Nov 11-Jan 1. Victorian Holidays. The celebration will

feature 12 decorated rooms, as well as Victorian teas, musical performances, and more. Watson Curtze Mansion, Erie. 814-454-1813, ext. 0, www.eriecountyhistory.org

Nov 12. Light Up Night 2015. Attendees will ring in the holiday season with marching bands and units, floats, food, fireworks, and a visit from Santa. Vendors will open at 5pm and the parade will begin at 7pm. Downtown New Castle. 724-654-5593, www.lawrencecountychamber.org

and other vendors will present an event in the tradition of Germany’s Christmas markets, featuring quality artwork and handcrafted goods. Also included will be German and other European imports, plus entertainment and food. Historic Harmony, Harmony. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org

Nov 14. 1940s Annual Hangar Dinner Dance. To honor

all veterans, there will be a slow-cooked roast beef dinner followed by big band music by the Beaver Bop Cats. Doors at 5:30pm, dinner at 6:15pm, dancing from 7:45-10pm. Adm. Hangar, Air Heritage Museum - Beaver County Airport, Beaver Falls. 724-843-2820, http://airheritage.org

Nov 14. Smicksburg Annual Cookie Tour. Visit various shops, sample the delicious treats and leave with a copy of the recipe. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, smicksburg.net

Nov 14. Volant Christmas on Main Street. Santa will arrive in a horse drawn carriage to open the Christmas season. The event will feature strolling musicians and family fun. An all handmade craft and artisan festival will take place at the same time. Volant. 724-533-5611, www.volantshops.com Nov 14-15. Homecoming Christmas Craft Show. Local crafters will sell Christmas crafts for the holidays, and lunch food will be available at the kitchen. Greene Academy, Carmichaels. 724-966-7275 Nov 16. Performance: Celebrity Series: Little River Band. Orr Auditorium, Westminster College, New Wilmington. 724-946-7354, www.westminster.edu/celebrity, www.westminster.edu/celebrity

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Nov 12-14. Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe. Food and homemade baked goods will be available to eat in or take out. Adm. Robertshaw Country House Bed and Breakfast, St. Emma Monastery, Greensburg. 724-834-3060, w w w. s te m m a . o rg , w w w. f a ce b o o k . co m / RobertshawCountryHouseBedAndBreakfast

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Nov 7. Christmas Arrives at the Silk Road. Attendees may see glass art from Peru, recycled pop cans from Kenya, Nativities, ornaments, decorations, handmade holiday greeting cards, stockings, tree skirts, and more. The Silk Road Market, New Wilmington. 724-946-8502, www. silkroadmkt.com

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Nov 20. It’s a Wonderful Life Holiday Festival & Parade. Light-Up Night will take place in front of the courthouse immediately following the parade. Enjoy marshmallow roasting, crafts, music and hayrides. Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindiana.org Nov 20-Dec 6. Performance: The Wizard of Oz.

New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-654-3437, www. newcastleplayhouse.org

Nov 21. Fourth Annual 5-Mile Turkey Trot & Fun Walk. Fee. 8am. Irvine Park, Beaver. 724-843-4600, ext. 28, www.bcbigs.org

Nov 21-22, 28-29. Christmas Open House. The museum will be adorned in an array of holiday decorations. The event will include train and antique toy displays, a silent auction, candlelight tours, seasonal goodies, and photos with Santa Claus. 4-7pm. Greene County Historical Society Museum, Waynesburg. 724-627-3204, www. greenecountyhistory.org Nov 22. Beaver County Fall Model Train Show & Sale. Tri-state and local vendors will have all scales represented. The show will feature a modular layout, food, a drawing, a clubhouse tour and fun. 10am-3pm. Adm. Center Stage, Monaca. 724-843-3783, www.bcmrr.railfan.net whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 83 /

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Washington and Greene counties in southwestern Pennsylvania are home to at least 30 covered bridges, and 10 of the iconic structures are featured each fall during the Covered Bridge Festival, which runs this year on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19 and 20. The Covered Bridge Festival serves as the official kickoff to the area’s fall foliage season, according to Washington County Chamber of Commerce director of tourism Dana Bucci. “It is a very scenic and successful arts and crafts festival that has expanded to now feature more than 300 quality craft vendors, a variety of home-style food, entertainment, demonstrations, re-enactments, and more,” Bucci explained. Marking its 45th year, the festival is a cluster of individual celebrations conducted by a number of civic groups whose members share a common interest in preserving and showcasing their respective bridges. Each site proves popular with local residents and provides unique opportunities for visitors to the area. “People come out to see each one of the bridges and challenge themselves to try to get to all 10 sites,” said Greene County tourism director Elizabeth Menhart. Adventurous guests can pick up a driving tour brochure at a festival site and add more bridges and photo opportunities to their weekend trip. While the covered bridge is the unifying factor, the individual festivals vary. Some are carnival-like with games, music, and food vendors, and others are more focused on historical aspects. “Each Covered Bridge Festival location offers a charm of its own,” Bucci explained. “Some focus on arts and crafts, some on entertainment, and others on special activities.” Some of the larger venues, including the Ebenezer Covered Bridge site in Mingo Creek County Park in Washington County and the White Covered Bridge Festival near Garards Fort in Greene County, offer both. A local Civil War re-enactment group stages a “battle for the bridge” at White whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 85 /

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Covered Bridge. Native American groups make presentations, and artisans and craftsmen demonstrate their skills on-site in addition to offering their wares for purchase. “I love the festival atmosphere,” Menhart said of the weekend overall. Despite being just a short drive from cities and modern conveniences, she added, “It’s nice to be able to go somewhere that takes you back in time.” In addition to other types of entertainment on Saturday, the White Covered Bridge Festival offers gospel bluegrass music on Sunday after a morning church service. Washington County boasts 23 bridges, eight of which are highlighted with individual celebrations. Another seven bridges can be found in Greene County, and two are featured during the festival weekend. The Greene County Tourism Promotion

Agency works closely with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce to produce the festival brochure and to promote the event. Park associations, municipal authorities, heritage organizations, and Friends groups coordinate their own activities at each site. They in turn are joined by fire companies, churches, Scouts, and other civic organizations. “It’s a great outdoors activity that is very popular with local people. And there are some food specialties (like bison burgers) that you will only find at the festival,” said Menhart. Bucci cites the beauty of the season, the signature arts and crafts vendors, and the variety of activities offered at each site as key reasons that so many families have made it a tradition to return each year. Regular guests

A complete list of Covered Bridge Festival sites can be found at

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Nov 25-29. Festival of Trees. Beautifully decorated

trees from different sponsors will be displayed, and musical entertainment will be provided. Adm. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. 814-452-5302

Nov 27. Beaver Light-Up Festival. Horse-drawn carriage rides, a parade, hot chocolate, doughnuts, fireworks, live entertainment and a free children’s photo with Santa at the gazebo. 5-9pm. Free. Downtown Beaver. www.beaverareachamber.com

The Covered Bridge Festival, featuring 10 sites less than an hour from metropolitan Pittsburgh, invites thousands of people each year to leave the superhighways behind and step back in time. Slated this year for Sept. 19 and 20, the two-day event is held in Washington and Greene counties.

Nov 27-Dec 27. Beaver County Model Railroad Christmas Season Open House. An HO scale layout featuring DC and Digitrax DCC operation. Fridays through Sundays. Beaver County Model Railroad and Historical Society, Monaca. 724-843-3783, www.bcmrr.railfan.net Nov 27-29. Christmas Thyme Shop - Georgette’s

Herb Garden & Antiques. Free refreshments will be served in the 65-square-foot hall, which will be filled with holiday gifts, decorations, antiques, decorated silk wreaths and Christmas trees. Strongstown Historical Society, Strongstown. 724-349-6293

Nov 27-29. Small Business Weekend. Smicksburg. 814-257-0192, www.smicksburg.net Nov 27-29. Santa Trolley. Celebrate the season on the

regard the Covered Bridge Festival as a “quality, well-run event.” All of the covered bridges are traversable during festival weekend, though there may be some travel restrictions depending on how the grounds surrounding each bridge are utilized for the celebrations. A variety of lodging opportunities are available throughout both counties, including hotels, campgrounds, RV resorts, and bed-and-breakfasts. Washington County borders Allegheny County (Pittsburgh) to the southwest, and the festival sites can range from 25 miles between Pittsburgh and Washington County to 60 miles between Pittsburgh and Greene County. Additional nearby towns include Washington, Canonsburg, Monongahela, and Waynesburg.

trolley with Santa, sing Christmas carols, make a craft and interact with the Lionel trains in the Visitor Center. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington. 724-228-9256, www.pa-trolley.org

Nov 28, Dec 5. Santa Express. Join Santa and all his helpers for a delightful trip through Oil Creek State Park. Christmas caroling by local school students. Complimentary cookies and hot chocolate in Perry Street Station at the end of the trip. Dress warm and according to weather conditions, Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Perry Street Station, Titusville. 814-676-1733, www.octrr.org Nov 28. Commemoration of Young Virginia Maj. The event will commemorate George Washington’s 1753 mission seeking French withdrawal from the Ohio Country region claimed by Britain, leading to the French and Indian War. Reservations are recommended. Historic Harmony, Harmony. 724-452-7341, www.harmonymuseum.org Nov 28-29, Dec 1-2, 4-6, 8-9, 11-13, 15-16, 18-19. Performance: A Taffeta Christmas. Riverside

Inn & Dinner Theatre, Cambridge Springs. 800-956-9490, 814-398-4645, www.theriversideinn.com

Nov 28. Light-Up Night. Following a tree-lighting, Santa will arrive on a fire truck with treats for children. Downtown Clymer. 724-254-4710 Nov 28-29.

Family Tradition Fun Weekends. Cut down a fresh tree, enjoy the gift shop and have fun celebrating the Christmas season. Fleming’s Christmas Tree Farm, Indiana. 724-463-0570, www. FlemingsChristmasTrees.com whereandwhen.com / 2015 W&W fall / 87 /