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SEPTEMBER
Through Sep 24. Hike 100 Miles to Commemorate 100 Years. Allegheny National Forest Main office, Warren. www.fs.usda.gov/allegheny
Aug 28-Sep 1. Sullivan County Fair. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. http://sullivancountyfair.org
Aug 28-Sep 2. Wyoming County Fair. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. wyomingcountyfair.com
Sep 1-Oct 20. Hiawatha Public Cruises. Susquehanna State Park, Williamsport. www.ridehiawatha.com
Sep 1-2. All Home Days. All Home Days Grounds, Elysburg. www.facebook.com/AllHomeDays/
Sep 1-7. Ox Hill Community Fair. Ox Hill Community Fairgrounds, Home. www.oxhillfair.org/index.html
Sep 1. Sullivan County Fair Demolition Derby. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville. 570-836-5431, https://sullivancountyfair.org/
Sep 14. Brass Monkeys - The Ultimate Beastie Boys Tribute. Deane Center for the Performing Arts, Wellsboro. https://deanecenter.ticketleap. com/brass-monkeys/dates/Sep-142024_at_0730PM
Sep 14. Clinton County Raceway: Limited Lates, Pro Stocks 270s & 4cyls. Clinton County Speedway, Mill Hall. http://www.clintoncountyspeedway.com/events/
Sep 14. BEAM (Beyond Education, Art and Music) Environmental Expo. Montour Preserve Environmental Education Center, Danville. https://middlesusquehannariverkeeper.org/
Sep 14. 5th Annual Back the Blue. Three Dogs Vino, Bloomsburg. https:// threedogsvino.com
Sep 15. Kayak Wine Tour to Bartolai Winery. Susquehanna Kayak & Canoe Rentals, Falls. (570) 836-5431, www.kayaktheriver.com/
9:00 am Weigh in • 10:00 am PULL 11:00 am Tractor Parade
BARN QUILT PAINTING 8:00 am - noon
50/50 RAFFLES • CAKE WALK CHINESE AUCTION • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Noon
Noon-Kettle Bean Soup, Chicken BBQ Noon-4:00 pm tractor rodeo Any four person team can participate, (12 years old and up). 2:00 pm kids peddle pulls
MUSIC - Live Music 6:30-9:30pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024
8:00 am Gates Open 9:00 am Church Service 11:00 am Chinese Auction Drawing SHOW CLOSES AT NOON
All Weekend... WORKING DEMONSTRATIONS
Operating 1889 Saw Mill Wood Carver • Cider Press
Flea Market Registration Contact, Randy Weigert - 585-260-5178
For information contact: Gary Comfort, President 607-259-6234 Email: gcomfort@empireaccess.net
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Sat., Sept. 28, 2024
High-Energy Greatful Dead Tribute Band Sat.
Oct. 19, 2024
Golden Oldies at their Best Sat.
Nov. 16, 2024
The Finest in Traditional Bluegrass
Sat. Feb. 15, 2025 Original Instrumentals and Reimagined Folk Ballads
Sat. March 15, 2025
Traditional Scottish Music on Fiddle, Bagpipes, Guitar, Accordion, Mandola
Sat. April 5, 2025
Country-Flavored Southern Fried Blues
Lovelight
Black Tie Groove
The Gibson Brothers
House of Hamill
Daimh
Oct. 6. Black Forest Ultra 100k. Hyner Run State Park, Hyner. https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=109364
Oct 8. Machine de Cirque: Ghost Light: Between Fall and Flight. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University Lewisburg. https:// bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
Oct 11-13. Farmers Fest at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze, Jersey Shore. www.pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze
Oct 11-13. PA State Flaming Foliage Festival. Flaming Foliage Lot, Renovo. https://pastateflamingfoliagefestival. org/events/list/
Oct 11-13. Tioga County Early Days. Tioga County Fairgrounds, Wellsboro. www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100072217668107
Oct 12-13. Fall Antique Show & Sawmill Run. Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, Ulysses. http://lumbermuseum.org
Oct 12-13. Apple Butter Festival. Waterville Fire Company, Waterville. www.facebook.com/ watervillefestivals/?fref=ts
Oct 12-13. Elk Mountain Fall Festival. Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Union Dale. www.elkskier.com
Oct 12-13. Lumberjack/Chainsaw Carving Competition. Sullivan County Fairgrounds, Forksville https://sullivancountypachamber.com
Oct 12-13. Pumpkin Festival. Ol’ Country Barn, Benton. https://olcountrybarn.com
Oct 12-14. Artists’ Open House Weekend. Locations in Susquehanna County. www.artiststour.com
Oct 12. Biketober Fest 2024. Kane Family Drive In, Kane 814-384-9677, https://facebook.com/events/s/biketober-fest-2024/395288393009050/
Oct 12. Dushore Fall Festival. Downtown Dushore, Dushore. (570) 836-5431, https://dushore.com
Oct 12. Tunkhannock Rotary Harvest & Wine Festival. Lazybrook Park, Tunkhannock. (570) 836-5431, https:// tunkhannockrotary.org/sitepage/rotary-harvest-wine-festival/rotary-harvestwine-festival
Oct 13. Fall Festival. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LittlePineStatePark
Oct. 13. Fall Foliage Kayak Tour. Riverside Park, Tunkhannock. www.kayaktheriver.com/
Oct 17. Charly Lowry. Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell University, Lewisburg. bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
Oct 18-19. Flashlight Safari. Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland, Allenwood. reptiland.com
Oct 18-19. Haunted House & Trolley Tours. Warren County Historical Society, Warren. www.warrenhistory.org
Oct 18-20. Renaissance at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze, Jersey Shore www.pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze
Oct 18-20. Ladies Retreat. Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose. https:// montrosebible.org
Oct 18-Nov 17. Recycled Exhibit. Clinton County Arts Council/Station Gallery, Lock Haven. www.stationgalleryccac.org
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Timeless & picturesque, the 25 covered bridges of Columbia & Montour Counties harken back to simpler times.
Oct 19-20. Christmas in the Barns. Clinton County Fairgrounds, Mill Hall. https://clintoncountyfairpa.com/christmas-in-the-barns/
Oct. 19. Wire Tree Sculpture Class. Slanted Art Co-Op, Montrose. (570) 836-5431, www.facebook.com/slantedartcooperativesociety
Oct. 19. Jim Croce Tribute. The Reimel Centre, Montrose. (570) 8365431, www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100089102154556
Oct. 19. Little Pine 5-miler. Little Pine State Park, Waterville. www.ultrasignup. com/register.aspx?did=110055
Oct. 19. Brews In the Barn Beer Tasting & Chili Cookoff. Millbrook Playhouse, Mill Hall. https://millbrookplayhouse.org/brewsinthebarn
Oct. 19. Annual Mummers’ Parade. Parade Route, South Williamport. https://swmummersparade.com
Oct. 19. Harvest Party. Deep Roots Hard Cider, Sugar Run. www.facebook. com/deeprootshardciders
Oct 26. Boos in the Bend. Good Neighbor Craft House, North Bend. www.goodneighborcrafthouse.com/ events/boos-in-the-bend-halloweenparty-n778a visit the festival | tour the bridges! iTourColumbiaMontour.com
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Oct 26. Dushore Trunk-or-Treat. Hurley’s Super Market, Dushore. https:// dushore.com
Oct 26. Endless Mountains halloWINEfest. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Meshoppen. www.facebook. com/EndlessMtnhalloWINEfest
Oct 30. Celtic Thunder ODYSSEY. Community Arts Center, Williamsport. https://caclive.com
NOVEMBER
Nov 1-3. Nature Fest at the Corn Maze. Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze, Jersey Shore. www.pinecreekseed.com/corn-maze
Nov 1-3. Gingerbread Tour. Shops in Brookville. gingerbreadtour.com
Nov 2. Valley Chemical Fire Company Stop, Drop and Run 5k. Valley Chemical Fire Company, Catawissa. www.facebook.com/valleychemicalfc
Nov 3. 3rd Annual Slanted Art Auction. The Reimel Centre, Montrose. (570) 836-5431, www.facebook.com/ slantedartcooperativesociety
Nov 3. The View 15/25k. North Bend. www.ultrasignup.com/register. aspx?did=110998
Nov 7-9. Fall Quilt Retreat. Montrose Bible Conference, Montrose. https:// montrosebible.org
Nov 9. Santa Jump Jamboree. Beech Creek, Beech Creek. www.facebook. com/SantaJumpJamboree/events
Nov 15. Christmas Exhibit Opening Reception. Slanted Art Co-Op, Montrose. (570) 836-5431, www.facebook. com/slantedartcooperativesociety
Nov 16. Masquerade Ball. The Reimel Centre, Montrose. www.facebook. com/profile.php?id=100089102154556
Nov 16. MAROONED! A Space Comedy (Puppetry/Theatre). Weis Center for the Performing Arts, Bucknell, Lewisburg. www.bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
Nov 17. Black Friday Ticket Drawing. Visitors Center, Renovo. https://renovoheritage.org/events/list/
Nov 22-Dec 21. Holiday Members Sale/ Art Exhibit Sale. Station Gallery, Lock Haven. www.stationgalleryccac. org/exhibit-schedule
Nov 28-Jan 1. Festival of Lights. Stone Hedge Golf Course, Tunkhannock. https://playstonehedge.com
Nov 29-30. Winterfest at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. Bloomsburg. https://bloomsburgfair.com
Nov 30. Santa Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting. Flaming Foliage Lot, Renovo. https://pastateflamingfoliagefestival.org/events/list/
Nov 30. 49th Annual Fall Raffle. Cherry Grove VFDt, Clarendon. www. facebook.com/CherryGroveVFD
Clearfield County During the months of lateAugust through early - November many tourists herd to Clearfield County to watch the majestic elk bugle and spar with each other during the rut season. The rut season is when the bull elk bugle to attract the females (cows) for mating. As a bull elk mature, they will be challenged by other bull elks for the right to mate with the females. Clearfield County offers many elk viewing areas that you will want to visit and take in the beauty of nature at its finest.
visitclearfieldcounty.org
Photo Credit: Bruce Walkovich
Loyalsock Canyon Vista Loyalsock Canyon Vista is an iconic view in Worlds End State Park in Forksville. The overlook gives you a bird’s-eye view of the Loyalsock Creek carving its way through the mountains. You can also see the park’s day use area far below. Visitors can hike there via the Canyon Vista Trail or drive there via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads (open seasonally). In the winter, snowmobiles can access the vista when conditions permit. endlessmountains.org
Warren County Trails at Jakes Rocks (the 2024 PA Trail of the Year). is a trail system that consists of over 35 miles through the Allegheny National Forest. The trails are design for mountain biking (class 1 e-bikes are permitted) but may also be hiked. The overlooks, like the one above, are stunning and give great views of the Allegheny Reservoir and the Kinzua Dam. wcvb.net
Cameron County The notoriously dark skies of Cameron County and Bucktail Overlook offer you one the most beautiful and unique places in Pennsylvania for stargazing in the night sky as well. PAGO.com
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Tioga County
The iconic Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is a 47-mile gorge that offers visitors spectacular viewing spots from the two state parks located on opposite rims. Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State
Parks as well as the popular Pine Creek Rail Trail running along the canyon floor combine to make the canyon a perfect destination for sightseeing and outdoor recreation throughout the year. visitpottertioga.com
Columbia County Historic Twin Covered Bridges located in Orangeville, PA. They are one of only two sets of twin covered bridges in the world. itourcolumbiamontour.com
Photo Credit: Ben Prepelka
Photo Credit: Tim McBride Photography
Southern Region
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SEPTEMBER
Through Dec 15. Autumn Migration Hawkwatch. Hawk Mountain, Kempton. https://www.hawkmountain.org/ visit/events/autumn-hawk-migration
Aug 30-Sep 1. Cambria City Ethnic Festival. Downtown Johnstown. https://camcityethnicfest.wixsite.com/ cambria-city-ethnic
Aug 31-Sep 1. Log House Arts Festival. Community Arts Center of Cambria County, Johnstown. https://caccc.org/ log-house-arts-festival-1
Aug 31-Sep 7. Juniata County Fair. Port Royal Fairgrounds, Port Royal. https://www.juniatacountyfair.com
Sep 1-7. American Legion County Fair. Cambria County Fairgrounds, Ebensburg. https://cambriacofair.com
Sep 6-7. 28th Annual Chile Pepper Food Festival. William Delong Park, Bowers. 610-375-9606, https://pepperfestival.com/
Sep 7-8. Community Days. Lancaster Airport, Lititz. 717-569-1221, https:// lancasterairport.com
Sep 7. Sandyvale Wine Festival. Sandyvale Memorial Gardens, Johnstown. https://www.sandyvalememorialgardens.org/wine-festival
Sep 8. 36th Annual Schreiber Rubber Duckie Race & Festival. The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development L ancaster. 717-393-0425, https://www.schreiberpediatric.org/events/duckies/
Sep 10-14. The Denver Fair. Fairgrounds, Denver. thedenverfair.com/
Sep 27-29. Rally at the Rock. Rock Run Recreation Park, Patton. www.rockrunrecreation.com/rally-at-the-rock
Sep 27-29. Goose Day Celebration. Locations throughout Mifflin and Juniata Counties. https://www.jrvvisitors.com
Sep 27-29. Lancaster Roots & Blues Festival. Venues throughout Lancaster. https://lancasterrootsandblues.com/
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Sep 28. 11th Annual Guts & Glory Digestive & Wellness Expo. Penn State Berks, Wyomissing 610-375-9606 https://mygutinstinct.org/guts-glory/
Sep 28. Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 17301803. Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster. 717-392-7223, https://www.historicrockford.org
Oct 6. Apple Cider Festival. Prince Gallitzin State Park, Patton. http://www. dcnr.pa.gov
Oct 12. West Penn Trail Triathlon. Conemaugh Valley Conservancy, Johnstown. https://conemaughvalleyconservancy.com/news-events/westpenn-trail-triathlon
Oct 2-5. New Holland Farmers Fair. New Holland Fairgrounds, New Holland. http://newhollandfair.org/
Oct 2-6. Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest. Reading Liederkranz, Reading. 610-375-4085, readingliederkranz.com
Oct 4-5. Quilts from the Heart of Berks Quilt Show. Leesport Farmers Market, Leesport. 610-375-4085, www.rbcrafts.org
Oct 5-6. Maple Valley Acres Community Fall Festival. Maple Valley Acres, Harrisburg. www.maplevalleyacres.com
Oct 5, 12. History Haunt Walking Tour. Historic properties, Bedford. 814-6238891, https://visitbedfordcounty.com/ event/history-haunt-walking-tour-2/
Oct 6-7. Miss Morgan’s Antique & Artisan Show. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https:// www.facebook.com/miss.morgans
Goose Day Celebration
J R V V i s i t o r s . c o m
27th annual Festival of Ice Dec. 5 6, 2024
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at our own hometown local Inns and B&Bs
B.F. Hiestand House B&B
722 E. Market Street, Marietta 717-426-8415 bfhiestandhouse.com
The Inn at Bully’s
Restaurant & Pub 647 Union Street, Columbia 717-684-2854
bullys-restaurant.com Stay
Shop
at our variety of unique antique shops, boutiques and local artisans
Bootleg Antiques
135 Bridge Street, Columbia 717-684-0009
bootlegantiques.net
MCC Columbia Re-Uzit Shop
363 Locust Street, Columbia 717-684-7621
Entertainment can be found indoors or out
Boulders Miniature Golf
(Open through October)
312 Primrose Lane, Mountville 717-285-7007
bouldersminigolf.com
Lancaster Recumbent
103 W Market Street, Marietta 717-553-5834
lancasterrecumbent.com
at our various food stops to feed your style and taste buds
Bootleg Cafe at Bootleg Antiques
135 Bridge Street, Columbia 717-684-0009
bootlegantiques.net
Bully’s Restaurant & Pub 647 Union Street, Columbia 717-684-2854
bullys-restaurant.com
Coffee and Cream 101 Front Street, Columbia 717-449-5488
John Wright Restaurant 234 N. Front Street, Wrightsville 717-252-0416
jwrpa.com
Molly's Courtyard Cafe 17 E. Market Street, Marietta 717-604-1169
mollyscourtyardcafe.com
Rose’s Deli N More 13 N. Fourth Street, Columbia 717-684-0285
rosesdelinmore.com
River Rock Provisions, Home of Half Nuts Popcorn
498 S. Front Street, Wrightsville 717-472-1698
halfnutspopcorn.com
Scoops Ice Cream & Grille
(Open through October) 312 Primrose Lane, Mountville 717-285-2055
scoopsgrille.com
Oct 7-11. Manheim Community Farm Show. Manheim Farm Show Complex, Manheim. https://www.manheimfarmshow.org/
Oct 7-12. Quilt Shop Hop. Sewing Solutions, Bedford. https://www.bedfordsewing.com/
Oct 11-12. Carriage House Style Fall Barn Sale. Carriage House Style Barn, Lebanon. www.facebook.com/carriagehousestyle
Oct 12, 19, 26. Pumpkin Patch Express 2024. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, https://www. stonegablesestate.com/public-events
Oct 12. 5th Annual Fall Harvest Vendor Event. Grassy Ridge Farms, Monroe Twp. 570-836-5431, www.grassyridgefarms.com
Oct 12. Yorktoberfest. Bob Hoffman Field, York. https://Yorktoberfest.com
Oct 13. 10th Annual Pumpkin Palooza. Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Reading. 610-375-4085, www.goggleworks.org
Oct 17-27. A Few Good Men. Stoever’s Dam Park, Lebanon. www.lebanoncommunitytheatre.org
Oct 18-19. Eastern Division TCA York Train Meet. York Expo Center, York. https://EasternTCA.com
Oct 18-19. Carlisle Comic Con. Carlisle Expo Center, Carlisle. 717-542-0567, https://CarlisleComicCon.com
Oct 19-20. PumpkinFest. Old Bedford Village, Bedford. https://oldbedfordvillage.com/events/
Oct 20. 50th Annual York County Oyster Festival. York County History Center, York. https://YorkHistoryCenter.org
Oct 26. Costume Promenade. Downtown Bedford, Inc., Bedford. https:// downtownbedford.com/index.html
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Oct 26. Constitution Day Speaker. Fort Roberdeau Historic Site, Altoona. 814946-0048, www.fortroberdeau.org
Oct 27. Ashland in Autumn. Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train, Ashland. https://pioneertunnel.com
NOVEMBER
Nov 1-Dec 28. The Christmas Candy Caper. Bird-in-Hand Stage, Bird-in-Hand. 717-768-1568, https://bird-in-hand. com/stage/2024christmascandycaper/
Nov 2. Craft Bazaar & Bake Sale. Pleasant View Communities, Manheim. 717664-6363, pleasantviewcommunities.org
Nov 2. Pumpkin Madness. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks. https://CherryCrestFarm.com
Nov 2-3, 9-10. Eastland Alpaca Fall Open House. Eastland Alpacas, Mount Joy. https://www.eastlandalpacas.com/
Nov 2-Jan 1. Koziar’s Christmas Village. Koziar’s Christmas Village, Bernville. 610-375-4085, www.koziarschristmasvillage.com
Nov 8-10. Distelfink Country Christmas Show. Thomas Brendle Museum, Schaefferstown. 717-838-1866, https:// www.DistelfinkCrafters.org
Nov 8-9. Lebanon Quilters Guild. Lebanon Valley Expo Center and Fairgrounds, Lebanon. https://www.facebook.com/marketofmagickpa
Nov 9-10. 717 Vintage Fest. York Expo Center, York. 717VintageFest.com
Nov 15-Dec 29. Frozen, the Broadway Musical. Fulton Theatre, Lancaster https://thefulton.org
Explore Schuylkill this fall, where your woodland escape and historic town adventures come together naturally.
SEPTEMBER 14th
Pottsville Oktoberfest
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SEPTEMBER 28th
Schuylkill Haven Borough Day shboroughday.com
OCTOBER 13th
Tamaqua Heritage Festival
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OCTOBER 26th
Spooky Schuylkill 5k schuylkillvision.com
NOVEMBER 29th & 30th
Lighting of the Vineyard bcwinery.com
ACCESSIBLE PADDLING
It’s a little frightening for a disabled person like my husband, Todd Gladfelter, to leave the security of his wheelchair and launch onto a lake in a boat, but the accessible launch at Gifford Pinchot State Park, York County, can make this happen. There are descending blocks to bump down to the aluminum shoot, where your boat sits cradled. You pull out the sliding
seat, grab onto the overhead loops, lower into the boat, and, with total stability, push out onto the water. Then, the magic of the natural world and the lake begin to seep into your soul.
My husband grew up in York and fondly remembers this place the most out of all of his childhood memories. His parents frequently brought him and his siblings here while they were growing up. They swam in the 340-acre Pinchot Lake,
on which we float, picnicked, camped, and hiked the trails, but that was long before Todd was in a wheelchair.
A few years ago, my very athletic, adventurous husband suffered a devastating fall, which broke his neck and resulted in an incomplete spinal cord injury. Since then, we have not been content with a life indoors, away from the beauty of nature, its calming peace, and many health benefits. We have come to Gifford
Pinchot State Park because it recently added this amazing accessible launch (above), allowing the disabled and everyone else an easy way to get onto the lake. Park officials also added two new beach wheelchairs to help the disabled enjoy the beach by navigating through sand and water. Mobi-Mats—portable and removable rollout beach access mats—have also been installed, providing a firm, safe, and stable surface
Accessible yurt at Gifford Pinchot State Park
for the beach and lake to experience some much-needed adventure. Adventure can be defined as “an activity that is unusual and exciting, especially the exploration of unknown territory.” Adventure is not something you’d normally associate with folks with mobility challenges. But they, too, need to get outdoors in nature and find a little excitement in their often confined, predictable lives.
Tonight, we’re going to up that excitement even more by camping in the accessible yurt here at the state park. A yurt is a round hut traditionally used by Mongolian nomads in the desert. Today’s modern version uses wood and canvas, a cross between a cabin and a tent. Fourteen state parks in our Pennsylvania state park system now offer a total of 34 yurts.
A long wooden ramp and deck surround the yurt, making it wheelchair accessible. It sleeps six comfortably and is equipped with a full-size refrigerator and stove. There is even a thermostat for electric heat. The only creature comforts missing are running water and a bathroom, but the heated public bathhouse
nearby easily takes care of those needs. We are impressed with the fine quality of household features like hardwood floors and beds, brass lighting, floor lamps, and a solid oak dining table and chairs. The criss-cross wooden latticework, which holds the yurt in place, and the geometric lines of the roof radiating like the spokes of a wheel create an interior that is very pleasing to the eye. It is a lovely place to hang out, resting after our day outdoors.
One in four Americans live with a disability (61 million), which keeps them at home (1 million require a wheelchair) where they are more comfortable and their lives are safe and have a degree of accessibility. But a life indoors, surrounded by screens and technology, robs you of the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Studies in recent years have found that ecotherapy, simply spending time in nature, actually helps and heals you, be you a disabled person or a stressed-out human who needs a break. Scientific
Cindy and Todd at Hawk Mountain in Kempton
research suggests that the human brain craves green environments and wild places. Being in nature helps shift the brain to the relaxed, calm, focused electrical brainwave pattern- alpha waves, which helps rewire the brain. Spending time in forests and green natural areas significantly lowers your pulse, blood pressure, and sympathetic nerve activity (the flightor-fight response). We all need time in nature, and people with disabilities are no exception.
ACCESSIBLE TRAIL
Another local treasure for the disabled is the accessible Silhouette Trail at the world-class, private Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for migrating birds, in Kempton, Berks County. The 6-foot-wide, 900-foot-long trail to the South Lookout has a grade of less than 8.3 %. This semismooth surface of pressed pebbles has nine benches, with pull bars in the middle, positioned at least 100 feet apart. South Lookout has a large, smooth, flat area for viewing with a bench, which can easily accommodate many wheelchairs. When Todd became injured, we visited the nearby sanctuary often. He first motored up to South Lookout in his power chair for a picnic dinner to watch the sunset and the full moon rise. As time went by, with intensive physical therapy and incredibly hard work, Todd began using a walker. He practiced walking using the benches on the adaptive trail as a goal until the first day of spring in 2022. Just fifteen months after he became paralyzed, Todd walked all the way to South
Lookout and back.
Besides being a local nature destination for us, Todd has a close connection to the sanctuary as he carved the upright log posts at the sanctuary’s new amphitheater. Thirty-two species of North American wildlife are beautifully carved in the upright log posts. A wheelchair or walker can easily fit between the benches and make not only viewing the magnificently-carved eagles, hawks, bears, whitetail deer, bobcats, etc., possible for those with limited mobility but also enjoy the concerts and talks HMS offers to the public.
At the time, Todd wasn’t thinking about how accessible the space would be for people with disabilities because he never dreamed he would be in a wheelchair at such a young age. The amphitheater was completed in 2020, only one short year before Todd’s fatal fall. Now, Todd visits the amphitheater for concerts and talks and appreciates his ability to move around freely. The Native Plant Garden is accessible, and a short loop takes you to a viewing deck over a small pond.
The life of a disabled person can feel very small and limited, besides enormously challenging and difficult. That goes for the caregivers, too- the quiet, unsung, tired heroes holding it all together. Spending time in the natural world can fill all of our lives with so much joy and a feeling of great peace. We can forget life’s hardships and feel connected to a larger, more beautiful world.
Nov 16. Articles of Confederation Day. York County Colonial Complex, York. https://YorkHistoryCenter.org
Nov 29 - Jan 4. National Christmas Center 2024. National Christmas Center, Elizabethtown. https://www. stonegablesestate.com/public-events
Nov 29-30, Dec 14, 21. The Christmas Village at Ironstone Ranch 2024. Ironstone Ranch at Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown. 717-902-9791, https:// www.stonegablesestate.com/publicevents
Nov 29. Home for Christmas. Throughout Everett. https://www.everettpa.net/
Nov 29-30, Dec 7, 14, 18-21, 23. Santa Express at Stone Gables Estate 2024. Stone Gables Estate, Elizabethtown 717-902-9791, https://www.stonegablesestate.com/public-events
Nov 29-Dec 1, Dec 6-8, Dec 12-15, Dec 19-23, Dec 26-30, Jan 3-5. Christmas Light Walk Thru and Ziplines. Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center, Stevens. 717-738-1490, https:// refreshingmountain.com/christmas
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Photo courtesy of Visit Lebanon Valley
events
Eastern Region
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SEPTEMBER
Aug 31-Sep 2. Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair. Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds, Glenmoore. https:// ludwigshorseshow.com/
Through Sep 15. After the Flowers Pass: Works by Amir Khadar. Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, Philadelphia. https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/ event/after-the-flowers-pass-works-byamir-khadar/
Through Sep 22. Swedish Folk Weavings For Marriage, Carriage & Home 1750-1840. American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia. https://www. americanswedish.org/exhibitions/upcoming
Through Oct 27. Longwood Gardens - Festival of Fountains. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. https://longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/festival-fountains
Through Jan 9. The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution. Mercer Museum, Doylestown. https://www.mercermuseum.org/future-exhibits/
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Sep 5-21. Chester County Best Kept Secrets Tour. Locations throughout Chester County. https://bestkeptsecretstour.com/chester-county%2C-pa
Sep 7-8. Doylestown Arts Festival. Downtown Doylestown. https://www. dtownartsfestival.com
Sep 7-8. COTA Jazz & Arts Festival. Outdoor Main Stage & Deer Head Inn, Delaware Water Gap. https://cotajazz. org
Sep 14. Arts & Crafts Fair. Bingham Park, Hawley. https://www.poconomountains.com/event/arts-and-craftsfair-in-bingham-park/14246/
Sep 15, Oct 20. Kennett Underground Railroad Bus Tours. Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center, Kennett Square. https://www.kennettundergroundrr.org/bus-tours
FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY APRIL AND NOVEMBER Museum Opens 10am & Closes at 4pm • First Tour 11am • Last Tour 3pm World’s oldest continuously operated deep Anthracite coal mine. Check for schedule and event info. 570-645-7074 no9minemuseum.wixsite.com/museum
9 Dock Street, Lansford, PA 18232
Sep 22. OKtoberfest 2024 at Wallenpaupack Brewing Company. Hawley. https://wallenpaupackbrewingco.com/
Sep 27. Pocono Latin Fest. East Stroudsburg University, College Circle, East Stroudsburg. https://www.facebook.com/poconolatinfest
Sep 28. Fall Fest at the Valley. Pocono Valley, Stroudsburg. https://poconovalley.com/
Sep 28. National Public Lands Day and Festival of Wood. Grey Towers National Historic Landmark, Milford. https://greytowers.org/festival-ofwood/
Sep 28. Lansford Fall Festival. Downtown Lansford. https://www.poconomountains.com/event/lansford-fallfest/22508/
OCTOBER
Oct 1-Nov 3. Jersey Boys. Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. https:// www.walnutstreettheatre.org/
Oct 1-Nov 3. Autumn Leaf Train Excursions. Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway - Jim Thorpe Train Station, Jim Thorpe. www.lgsry.com/regular-schedule
Oct 4-6. Weissport Crisp Air Fall Festival. Weissport Borough Park Weissport. https://www.facebook.com/ events/433189933009005
Oct 5-6. Hawley Harvest Hoedown. Downtown Hawley. https://www.poconomountains.com/hawley/
Oct 5-6. The Pocono Food Truck Festival. Shawnee Mountain, East stroudsburg. https://www.shawneemt.com/ events/pocono-food-truck-festival/
Oct 5. Kennett Brewfest. Borough, Kennett Square. https://www.kennettbrewfest.com/
Oct 5-6, 12-13, 19-20. Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival. Throughout Jim Thorpe https://www.poconomountains.com/jim-thorpe/fall-foliage/
Fall is a time of celebration on the farm. The blessing of the harvest is celebrated throughout the season. Festivals, corn mazes, pumpkin carving, bonfires, and hay rides are a few of the family-friendly activities that highlight the season. And the food - roasted corn, fresh apple cider, and pumpkin everything!
The eastern Pennsylvania farms listed here are some of the destinations where you’ll find fun fall activities for the whole family.
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm
5500 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown hellericksfarm.com, 215-766-8388
Highlands Orchard Farm 1000 Marshallton-Thorndale Road, West Chester highlandorchards.net, 610-269-3494
Linvilla Orchards 137 West Knowlton Road, Media linvilla.com/family-fun, 610-876-7116
Seiple Farms 5761 N. Bath Boulevard, Bath seiplefarms.com, 610-837-0847
Edward’s Garden Center
525 River Street, Forty Fort edwardsgardencenter.com/for-the-kids 570-287-4329
Fox Chase Farm 8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia foxchasefarm.org, 215-685-0470
Yenser’s Family Farm 1910 Mahoning Drive East, Lehighton, yenserstreefarm.com, 570-386-2073
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm
347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg quietvalley.org, 570-992-6161
Valley Fruits & Veggies 5309 Colony Dr, Bethlehem valleyfruitsandveggies.com, 484-212-1417
Country Ark Farm 122 Genesis Dr, Milford, countryarkfarm.org, 570-686-3480
Rose Bridge Farm Sanctuary 1314 Limekiln Pike, Dresher rosebridgefarmsanctuary.com, 215-209-9561
Oct 6, 13, 19, 20, Nov 3, 10. West Chester Railroad Presents: Fall Foliage Express. West Chester Railroad, West Chester. https://www.wcrailroad. com/
Oct 6. Downingtown Fall Fest. Downtown Downingtown https:// downingtownfallfest.com/
Oct 12. PEEC’s Annual Harvest Fest. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Dingmans Ferry. https://www.peec. org/event/harvest-festival-9/
Oct 12-13. Harvest & Heritage Days.Main Street, Honesdale. visithonesdalepa.com/events/calendar-ofevents/#!event/2024/10/12/harvest-heritage-days
Oct 12-13. 50th Annual Quiet Valley Harvest Festival. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. https:// quietvalley.org/event/harvest-festival/
Oct 12-27. Ghost Tours. Central Park, Honesdale. https://visithonesdalepa.com/events/calendar-ofevents/#!event/2024/10/12/ghost-tours
Oct 12-Jan 19. The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick. Brandywine Museum of Art, Chadds Ford. https://www. brandywine.org/museum/exhibitions/ crafted-world-wharton-esherick
Oct 18-20. 25th Black Bear Film Festival. Milford Theater, Milford. https:// blackbearfilm.com/
Oct 19. Fall Foliage Excursion to Delaware Water Gap. Steamtown National Historic Site, Scranton. https:// www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/eventdetails.htm?id=CB181F20-FB62-5515119354A08229D08E
Oct 20. Fall Harvest Farm to Table Indigenous Experience. My Life Farm Stand Organic Farm, Easton. https:// www.pazatree.org/events
Oct 25-26. Spooky Days on the Farm. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, Stroudsburg. quietvalley.org/ event/spooky-days-on-the-farm/
NOVEMBER
Nov 3. The 90th Running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup. Pennsylvania Hunt Club, Kennett Square https://pahuntcup.org/
Nov 10. D&L RaceFest. Scott Park, Easton. https://race.delawareandlehigh.org
Nov 19 - Dec 29. ELF The Musical Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia. https://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/ season/mainstage.2024.php
Nov 22-Jan 12. A Longwood Christmas. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square. longwoodgardens.org/gardens/our-seasons/longwood-christmas
Nov 29-Dec 22. Honesdale Santa Christmas Tree Express. The Stourbridge Line-Honesdale Station, Honesdale. https://thestourbridgeline.net/
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Please consult event website before attending to confirm that event has not been canceled or postponed.
SEPTEMBER
Aug 27-Sep 2. Indiana County Fair. Indiana County Fairgrounds, Indiana. www.indianacountyfair.com
Aug 30-Sep 2. 31st Annual Pennsylvania Arts & Crafts Labor Day Festival. Westmoreland County Fairgrounds, Greensburg. www.familyfestivals.com/labor-day-festival
Aug 31-Sep 1. Lawrence County Heritage Days. Cascade Park, New Castle 724-654-8408, www.ncholidayplanning. com/lawrence-county-heritage-days
Sep 1-7. Ox Hill Community Fair. Ox Hill Community Fairgrounds, Home. www.oxhillfair.org
Sep 6-8. Mountain Craft Days. Somerset Historical Center, Somerset. https://somersethistoricalcenter.org
Sep 7-29. September Train Rides. Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, Titusville. www.octrr.org
OIL CREEK & TITUSVILLE RAILROAD
Your entire family will enjoy a 3-hour round-trip “through the valley that changed the world.”
Only operating Railway Post Office car in the USA.
Ride in Coach or First Class. During your ride, be sure to visit our open air Gondola car for a great view of Oil Creek State Park! Check out our website or visit us on Facebook for schedule.
www.octrr.org • 814.676.1733 409 S Perry St, Titusville PA 16354
Sep 13-Oct 31. Fall Harvest Festival. Port Farms, Waterford. www.portfarms. com
Sep 13-15, Oct 25-27. Guided Tours Of “The Silence Of The Lambs” Film Location. Buffalo Bill’s House, Perryopolis. https://buffalobillshouse.com/ film-location-tours
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Sep 14-15. Smicksburg Apple Festival. Smicksburg. www.visitsmicksburg. com/apple-festival
Sep 14-15. Stahlstown Flax Scutching Festival. Monticue’s Grove, Stahlstown https://flaxscutching.org
Sep 20. Wine Tasting Train Ride. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. https://octrr.org
Sep 20-22. Comicon Erie. Bayfront Convention Center, Erie. https://eriepromotions.com/comicon-erie/
Sep 20-21, 27-28, Oct 4-5, Oct 1112, Oct 18-19, Oct 25-26, Nov 1-2. Cheeseman Fright Farm. Cheeseman Farm, Portersville. www.cheesemanfarm.com/cheesemanfrightfarm
Sep 20-22. Pennsylvania Bavarian Oktoberfest. Throughout Canonsburg. visitwashingtoncountypa.com/pennsylvania-bavarian-oktoberfest/
Sep 21-22. Evans City Pumpkinfest. Downtown Evans City. 724-234-4619
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Sep 21-22. EQT Washington and Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival. 9 Festival Sites, Washington and Green Counties. www.visitwashingtoncountypa.com/covered-bridgefestival
Sep 21-22. White Covered Bridge Festival. White Covered Bridge, Waynesburg. 724-627-8687, www.facebook.com/wcbridge
Sep 21-22. Carmichaels Covered Bridge Festival. Greene Academy of Art, Carmichaels. 724-627-8687, www. facebook.com/Carmichaels-CoveredBridge-Festival-1777446909206668
Sep 21-22, 28-29. Sperdute Fall Festival. Sperdute Farm, New Castle. www. sperdutefarms.com
Sep 21. Annual Fall Coin Show. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. 724 465-0618
Sep 21. Indiana Catholic Community Fall Festival. St Bernard Church, Indiana. www.facebook.com/SaintBerns
Sep 21. S&T Bank Oktoberfest. Downtown Indiana. www.downtownindianapa.org
Sep 22. Flashlight Drags. Greene County Airport, Waynesburg. 724-6278687, www.flashlightdrags.com/
Sep 27-29. Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethnic Festival. Mount Pleasant Municipal Building, Mount Pleasant. www. mtpleasantglassandethnicfestival.com/
Sep 27-29. North East Wine Fest. Gibson Park, North East. www.nechamber.org
Sep 28-29. McConnells Mill State Park Heritage Festival. McConnells Mill State Park, Portersville. 724-6548408, www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/ FindAPark/McConnellsMillStatePark/ Pages/default.aspx
Sep 28. Slippery Rock VillageFest. Main Street, Slippery Rock. 724-2344619, facebook.com/SRVillageFest
Oct 5-6, 12-14, 19-20, 26-27. Freedom Farms Fall Fest. Freedom Farms, Valencia. 724-586-5551, www.freedomfarmspa.com/fall-festival
Oct 5-7. Hickory Apple Festival. Downtown Hickory. www.hickoryapplefest.com
Oct 11-13. Bantam TrailFest. Bantam Quarry At Kildoo, Portersville. 724234-4619, www.visitbutlercounty.com/ events/bantam-trailfest-2
Oct 11-13. Zelienople Fall Festival Downtown Zelienople. 724-234-4619, www.zeliefallfestival.com
Oct 11-13. Fort Ligonier Days. Throughout Ligonier. www.fortligonierdays.com
Oct 11-13. Houston Pumpkin Festival. American Legion Post #902 Picnic Grounds, Houston. www.houstonpumpkinfestival.net
Oct 18. Evening in the Stacks – Indiana Free Library, Indiana 724-465-8841
Oct 19-20. Potter’s Studio Tour. Studios throughout Indiana County. www. potterstour.com
Oct 26. Pittsburgh Coffee & Chocolate Festival. Monroeville Convention Center, Monroeville. 412-977-1996, www.facebook.com/share/jo7akgneKF YyEZck/?mibextid=9VsGKo
Oct 26. Halloween Train. Oil Creek & Titusville RR, Perry Street Station, Titusville. www.octrr.org
Oct 26. Fall Family Day. Historic Hanna’s Town, Greensburg. https://westmorelandhistory.org
Oct 26. Historic Lantern Tours. Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana. https://www.hgsic.org
NOVEMBER
Nov 1-3. Christmas in the Village. Location, Burgettstown. https://christmasinthevillagepa.com/home
Nov 1-3, 8-10. Harvest Celebration Weekends. Wineries, Lake Erie Wine County. www.lakeeriewinecountry.org
Nov 2-3, 9-10. Smicksburg Old Fashioned Country Christmas Open House. Shops, Smicksburg. 814-2578696, www.visitsmicksburg.com
Nov 1. Wine Walk. Locations in Indiana. www.downtownindianapa.org
Nov 9. Christmas On Main. Volant Village Shops, Volant. 724-654-8408, www. volantshops.com
Nov 9. Fall Vendor Show. EQT REC Center, Waynesburg. 724627-8687, www.facebook.com/ groups/635403656945473
Nov 15. “I Heard the Bells” Pre-Holiday Program. Historical & Genealogical Society of Indiana. www.hgsic.org/ event-details/i-heard-the-bells-pre-holiday-program
Nov 21-24. It’s A Wonderful Big Balloon Build. S&T Bank Arena, Indiana. www. uwindianacounty.org/its-a-wonderful-life
Nov 22. Lucy Donnelly Lite-Up Night and Christmas Parade. IRMC Park, Indiana. www.downtownindianapa.org
Nov 23-24. Cup of Christmas Open House. Dillweed Bed & Breakfast, Dilltown. www.dillweedinc.com
Nov 23, 30. First Commonwealth Bank “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival. Downtown Indiana. 724 388-9540, www. downtownindianapa.org
Nov 28. YMCA Turkey Trot at Mytrysak Family Tree Farm, Indiana. www. icymca.org
Nov 29-30. Family Fun Weekend at Mytrysak Family Tree Farm. Indiana. www.mytrysakfamilytrees.com
Nov 29-Dec22. Country Christmas on the Farm. Port Farms, Waterford. www.portfarms.com
Nov 30-Dec 1. Christmas on the Farm. Freedom Farms, Valencia. 724234-4619, www.freedomfarmspa.com/ christmas-on-the-farm
Nov 30. Light Up Mars. Borough of Mars. 724-234-4619, www.facebook. com/events/375299728789305
Nov 30. Waynesburg’s Christmas on High Street. Downtown Waynesburg. 724-627-8687, waynesburgfire.com/ waynesburg-christmas/
Nov 30. Small Business Saturday Vendor Show. Indiana County YMCA, Indiana. www.icymca.org
Incredible Ways to Experience an Unforgettable Fall Getaway
Story and photos by Morgan Christopher
When one thinks of places to visit to see fall colors, mountain destinations, resort properties, or Norman Rockwellstyle small towns top the list of spots one considers. However, suppose you are looking for an incredible fall adventure brimming with the best of what the season traditionally offers, combined with a variety of fun, history, and unique experiences. In that case, I suggest you plan to visit Erie, Pennsylvania!
The biggest city on ‘Pennsylvania’s shoreline’ is not just a place of scenic beauty, but also a hub of unique attractions and activities. Seasonal colors set the stage as you drive to the state’s northwest corner from your home through the Commonwealth’s picturesque landscapes.
My visit to Erie began by checking in to a warm, rustic property nestled on the lake shore that offers guests cozy accommodations and an incredibly convenient location. Lakeview on the Lake is a secondgeneration, familyowned resort specializing in guest comfort and amenities. Features, like cozy rooms and cabins, a heated pool and lounging areas (Adirondack chairs, picnic tables, and a hammock), and private
access to the lakefront via a towering walkway make Lakeview on the Lake a perfect spot for you to gather with friends and family. The Edwards family goes above and beyond as hosts to offer
Comfortable Adirondack chairs help guests make the most of the view at Lakeview on the Lake.
guests a warm welcome all year long.
Along the byway where the property is located, you will discover some of the area’s award-winning wineries that have earned Lake Erie Wine Country its sparkling reputation as a producer of excellent products. Stops at places like Courtyard Winery, Lakeview Wine Cellars, Cellar ‘54, and other local wineries will allow enthusiasts to sample the delicious varieties. The annual North East WineFest and Lake Erie Wine Country Harvest Weekends are two annual events to check out for tasting the variety of locally produced blends.
From morning until day’s end, the “jewel on the lake” that is Erie is brimming with fall activity. Those fall faithful looking for great color and a scenic drive may want to begin their day with an excursion to Presque Isle State Park, one of the Erie region’s most popular destination beaches and natural resources. The seven miles of shoreline of the 3,200-acre peninsula offers access to recreational activities throughout the year, from swimming and fishing to birding and hiking.
region’s natural environment and the surrounding lake.
Head down to the Erie’s Bayfront to tour the Maritime Museum and navigate the city’s history as a major Great Lakes seaport. The Bayfront also hosts annual events and is home to restaurants, hotels, and the Erie Convention Center. Spending time at this quay and the surrounding stops is a touring experience you won’t want to miss. Plan to have time to board the historic ship, Lettie G. Howard, and enjoy a tour on the water that takes in the beautiful panoramic scenery surrounding the lake. Visitors will check out the views from Bicentennial Tower, an iconic landmark honoring this rich history as a major Great Lakes port.
Make sure to explore the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, named in honor of the native son who served as a Pennsylvania governor and first U.S. Homeland Security director. The center offers exhibits, tours, and education about the
History buffs will find Erie to be a treasure trove of stories and curated treasures that honor its rich past. Time spent at the Hagen History Center, with its complex of historic buildings and exhibitions, offers unique access to items you will only find here. The meticulously restored Watson-Curtze Mansion, filled with incredible glasswork, tiles, and furnishings, and the re-built original San Francisco office of Frank Lloyd Wright, is a ‘must-see’ for
Some of the award-winning wines from Presque Isle Wine Cellars.
anyone who appreciates arts and architecture.
The other historical activity I enjoyed was the “African American Trailblazers” tour of the Erie Cemetery. This graveyard is almost an official arboretum and is home to some of the oldest and most interesting trees in northwest Pennsylvania. This tour, rich in fact and history, shared stories of the trailblazers, renowned artists, philanthropists, and suffragettes whose diverse ethnicities shaped Erie’s past.
History also shapes some of the wonderful arts and entertainment visitors will want to enjoy as part of a fall visit to the city. The Erie Playhouse, one of the country’s oldest continuing community-based theaters, continues to entertain, challenge, and excite audiences with its performances. Under the skillful leadership of Execu-
tive Director Zach Flock, the theatre will once again offer audiences “a great night out” in 2024 with a fall schedule that includes “The Shawshank Redemption,” “Tuck Everlasting” and the Sondheim musical thriller, “Sweeney Todd.”
If you’re looking for a bit of magic in your life, head to “Kellar’s: A Modern
Magic & Comedy Club” for great food, laughter, and fantastic prestidigitation. Enjoy performances by some of the funniest comics working today. After the set, head to the bar where comic magicians pour your favorite beverage while mysti-
Preparing to set sail on the schooner, the Lettie G. Howard.
Erie Cemetery, the resting place of the many diverse trailblazers who shaped Erie’s rich history.
fying you with sleight-of-hand and other feats of magic. Owner and curator Bobby Borgia is the dynamic host extraordinaire of this incredible entertainment attraction honoring the contributions of famed magician Harry Kellar. The story of Kellar, whose work inspired and influenced the likes of Harry Houdini and generations of magicians after, is displayed throughout the space, where visitors will discover a museum of magic on their way into the showroom.
Dining options abound across Erie, from seafood restaurants offering freshly caught fare to local eateries celebrating the various ethnicities whose heritage has melded over generations across the region. Need more things to do on a fall weekend? Those craving a bargain will want to find time to discover why Erie is a popular destination for Canadian residents who visit the area throughout the year in search of great prices. Before spending a weekend exploring Erie, I had never considered heading to a waterfront destination for a fall getaway. After everything I experienced on my visit, I can only say – Wow! I look forward to bumping into you on my next visit as soon as the leaves begin to change!
“Kellar’s: A Modern Magic & Comedy Club,” is part comedy club, part magic show, and part museum
