{"id":51080,"date":"2022-09-16T09:44:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=51080"},"modified":"2022-09-16T09:45:00","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:45:00","slug":"what-to-do-rev-those-engines-coatesville-grand-prix-is-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/?p=51080","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: Rev those engines! Coatesville Grand Prix is back"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>, Entertainment Editor, The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

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Coatesville Grand Prix<\/p><\/div>\n

This is a weekend in which summer events are gone from the schedule and harvest and Halloween activities have yet to arrive. There is still a full slate of attractive events representing a wide range of genres such as cars, food, pirates, ethnic, hot air balloons, arts and crafts, trains, scarecrows and lots more.<\/p>\n

The Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix (www.coatesvillegrandprix.com<\/a>) returns for its sixth year on September 17, from 8:30 a.m.3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Spectators will get the unique chance to experience the roar of more than 70 rare vintage cars and motorcycles, dating from 1900 to 1977, winding through the streets of Coatesville. Drivers will compete in individually timed heats over a challenging 2.2-mile road course on the historic streets of Coatesville, complete with old-style straw\u00a0bales. <\/p>\n

The event draws thousands of spectators from the tri-state area and beyond, and attracts some of the most exclusive cars, including Ferrari, Porsche, Lotus, Auburn, and other rare vintage cars and motorcycles.<\/p>\n

Trophies will be awarded in each of five divisions, and the coveted Brian Hoskins\u2019 Trophy will be awarded to the top competitor who best exemplifies sportsmanship, skill, and safety on the course.<\/p>\n

Back for a second year is a Friday Cruise-in event featuring vintage cars, trucks and special interest vehicles on September 16 from 6-9 p.m. The public is invited to cruise-in and park their hot rods, classic and restored cars on Lincoln Highway between 1st and 4th streets where spectators can get an up-close look.<\/p>\n

Saturday is the main day. In addition to a full day of competition, spectators can enjoy music, vendors, and food trucks.<\/p>\n

General admission is free and net proceeds raised through sponsorship, entry fees and event swag sales benefit the City of Coatesville Community Projects and Parks & Recreation activities.<\/p>\n

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The Chester County Restaurant Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http:\/\/www.downtownwestchester.com\/view_program.php?id=293<\/a>) has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats for more than 40 years.<\/p>\n

This year, the free festival, which will be held on September 18 from noon-5:30 p.m. in downtown West Chester, is a party \u2013 a 43rd birthday party.<\/p>\n

Many of the area\u2019s top restaurants — more than 50 altogether — will have booths where visitors can purchase samples of a mouth-watering array of culinary delights and gourmet food items. There will be approximately 110 vendor booths featuring arts and crafts, three stage areas for live music and the \u201cBeer and Wine Garden\u201d where patrons can sit and relax with a pint of refreshing brew.<\/p>\n

The Restaurant Festival will take place from noon-5:30 p.m. on Sunday. The layout is: Gay Street between Matlack and Darlington streets; Walnut Street between Market Street and Prescott Alley; High Street between Market and Chestnut streets; and Church Street between Market and Chestnut streets.<\/p>\n

This is the time of year when it\u2019s a sure thing that there will be at least one ethnic festival on the calendar. This week, there are Greek, Mexican, Indian and Ukrainian events on the schedule.<\/p>\n

The 42nd Annual Greek Affair at St. Luke\u2019s Greek Orthodox Church (35 North Malin Road, Broomall, 610-353-1592, www.st-luke.org<\/a>) is running now through September 18 \u2013 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon-8 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n

The free festival focuses on food — tasty Greek main dishes such as moussaka (eggplant dish), shish-ka-bob (meat and vegetables on skewers) and placki (fish) and Greek dessert treats including baklava (phyllo, nuts and honey) and kataifi (shredded wheat and nuts).<\/p>\n

Other activities at the free popular annual event are midway rides, vendors with crafts and Greek items, live music by Greek-American bands and folk dancing demonstrations. Additionally, the Taverna will be open from 9 p.m.-midnight on Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

On September 18, visitors to the Great Plaza at Penn\u2019s Landing (Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, www.delawareriverwaterfront.com<\/a>) will be able to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.<\/p>\n

With dancing, music, food and souvenirs, this free, family-oriented event will focus on the best of Mexican culture.<\/p>\n

The stellar presentations will include performances by La Prendida, El Reto\u00f1o, Pedro Villase\u00f1or, Yaretzi, Requinto Humilde and Alex Moreno.<\/p>\n

The event will include vendors of various handicrafts and food by Pachecorico Restaurant, Taqueria Atexquita, La Ingrata, La Guadalupana, Taqueria Atexcac, Los Gallos, Taquitos de Puebla, and Nemi.<\/p>\n

The Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia, accompanied by city officials, will lead the ceremony of the \u201cCry of Independence,\u201d an act that began the Mexican independence movement.<\/p>\n

The event will conclude with a gala fireworks display.<\/p>\n

On September 17 and 18, the Ukrainian Food and Culture Festival will be held at St. Michael The Archangel Ukrainian Catholic Church (1013 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, 1013 Fox Chase Rd, Jenkintown, http:\/\/mykhailivka.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\"\"One of the largest Ukrainian festivals in the United States, it celebrates Ukrainian heritage, ethnicity and lifestyle on 16 acres of beautiful countryside located in Jenkintown.
\nGuests can enjoy non-stop entertainment with Ukrainian performers from the Greater Philadelphia area. On Saturday night, there will be dancing at the evening \u201czabava.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are many fun activities for the little ones including a Bounce House and Photo Booth.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to enjoy Ukrainian dishes such as \u201cvarenyky,\u201d \u201cpieorgies,\u201d \u201cholobtsi\u201d along with other delicious traditional food.<\/p>\n

This is a rain or shine event that will run from 3-11 p.m. on Saturday and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday.
\nOn Saturday, admission is $15 — $10 if wearing Ukrainian embroidery. On Sunday, admission is free.<\/p>\n

India will be celebrated at a special festival on September 17\u00a0— \u201cIndia Fest 2022\u201d (www.iaadelaware.org<\/a>). The festive annual event is scheduled to run from noon until 8 p.m. at Christiana High School (190 Salem Church Road, Newark, Delaware).<\/p>\n

It will feature classical and modern Indian dance performances, cultural exhibitions, vendors with a large array of Indian items and mouth-watering Indian food items such as tandoori chicken, nan (bread) and an assortment of curry dishes.<\/p>\n

Special workshops will be presented throughout the day featuring a variety of topics. Other activities include a beauty pageant, karaoke singing, a special evening cultural program, demonstrations on the use of spices, and live music throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Admission to the festival, which is presented by the Indo American Association of Delaware, is $5 with children (6 and under) admitted free.<\/p>\n

The intriguing new production Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0(https:\/\/<\/a>paranormal<\/a>cirque.com<\/a>), which is intended for a mature audience, is running from September 22 until October 2 at King of Prussia Mall (160 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia).<\/p>\n

Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0will expose audiences to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare.<\/p>\n

This innovative horror story, which is presented in true circus style under a Big Top tent, features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline. Audiences likely will find it difficult to separate reality from illusion at this show as they fall into a parallel world and end up surrounded by monstrous creatures with hidden talents.<\/p>\n

Currently,\u00a0Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0has four tours running \u2013 Silver Tour, Gold Tour, Black Tour and Silver Tour. The tour visiting our area is the Black Tour.<\/p>\n

Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u2019s \u201cClown Castle\u201d (also known as the Big Top) presents a mesmerizing effect while hosting a two-hour hypnotizing and enchanted show.<\/p>\n

A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world.<\/p>\n

Under this Clown Castle, the black and red big top tent, there are aerial acrobats, illusionists, freaks, mysterious creatures and all the elements that make one think of a \u201cnormal\u201d circus \u2013 but this one is not \u201cnormal.\u201d<\/p>\n

A new show with breathtaking implications always poised between fun and the most uninhibited fear that will transport you to a dark world inhabited by creatures with incredible circus art abilities.<\/p>\n

A crazy yet fun fusion between circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream … and when we had nightmares and fantasies.<\/p>\n

Scare, encompass, amuse and surprise are the ingredients for a mixture of emotions impossible to forget.
\nThis is truly a\u00a0Paranormal\u00a0experience like no other.<\/p>\n

Video link for\u00a0Paranormal\u00a0Cirque\u00a0— https:\/\/youtu.be\/locxFnh5UR8<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices start at $10.<\/p>\n

On September 17, the Marcus Hook Preservation Society is presenting its 14th Annual Pirate Festival from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at 4 East Delaware Street in Marcus Hook (http:\/\/www.marcushookps.org\/piratefestival.php<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The festival on Saturday includes a full pirate encampment with period tents, demonstrations and showcases their wares, firearms, cannons and beer making.<\/p>\n

The park area will feature games, food, live pirate music, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, crafters, beer garden and more. All funds raised during this event go towards the ongoing restoration project of the historic Plank House, aka \u201cBlackbeard\u2019s Mistress\u2019 House.\u201d
\nThe Marcus Hook Preservation Society are the owners and caretakers of this one-of-a-kind plank log house.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a faerie, pirate, gnome, princess, super hero, troll or kid, you are invited to enjoy games, stories, enchanted crafts, costume parades, and children\u2019s museum tours at the Faerie Festival at Rockwood Museum and Park (4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-395-5652, http:\/\/www.nccde.org\/737\/Faerie-Fest<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The event, which will be held on September 18 from noon-4 p.m., also features food trucks, merchants selling festive wares, and visits from special guests such as the Fairy Queen and other magical surprise guests!<\/p>\n

Free activities include face painting, bubbles, bounce house, art on the rocks, story time, museum tours for children, costume parades, crafts, and performances by the First State Ballet Theatre, Drama Kids Delaware, Delaware Arts Conservatory, Wilmington Drama League and music legends Pieces of A Dream.<\/p>\n

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Linvilla Orchards<\/p><\/div>\n

Each September, \u201cPumpkinland\u201d returns to Linvilla Orchards (137 West Knowlton Road, Media, 610-876-7116,\u00a0www.linvilla.com<\/a>). \u201cPumpkinland,\u201d which runs through November 6, features fairy tale characters from nursery rhymes along with a huge scarecrow and a really tall storybook.<\/p>\n

Other activities include train rides, a straw bale maze, hayrides, pick-your-own apples and pony rides.<\/p>\n

There will also be \u201cHarvest Hayrides\u201d and \u201cAutumn Moon Hayrides\u201d starting later in September along with \u201cStraw Bale Maze,\u201d \u201cTrain Rides,\u201d \u201cCorn Maze\u201d and \u201cPony Rides.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pumpkinland is open from mid-September through early November and takes center stage at Linvilla Orchards. Larger than life figures and scarecrows illustrate the legends and lore of the harvest season, featuring local history and some of the many stories of pumpkins and apples.<\/p>\n

See our piles of pumpkins in all colors, shapes and sizes \u2013 more than 100 tons on display.<\/p>\n

Linvilla will also host its \u201cArts & Crafts Festival\u201d this weekend.<\/p>\n

At the annual \u201cArts & Crafts Festival,\u201d which will be held on September 18 and 19, select local artists and crafts persons to gather and sell their wares.\u00a0 Not only does this spectacular event offer live musical performances it also provides the opportunity to shop for a special find by browsing a variety of handmade wood crafts, jewelry, photography, candles and more.<\/p>\n

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Hagley Museum<\/p><\/div>\n

One of the most popular annual events at the Hagley Museum and Library (Route 141, Wilmington, 302-658-2400, www.hagley.org<\/a>) is the Hagley Car Show.<\/p>\n

The historic site, which is located in Delaware just a few miles south of Kennett Square, will host its 2022 Car Show on September 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Visitors to the show will be able to browse the site and check out more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1900s-1980s.<\/p>\n

This year’s theme, \u201cGeneral Motors \u2013 The DuPont Years\u201d explores GM’s early twentieth century automotive innovations.<\/p>\n

The show features vehicle parade, motoring music, and a food court.<\/p>\n

The food vendors for Car Show are Dixie\u2019s Down Home Cooking, Zaikka On Wheels, George Malin\u2019s Concessions, Hot Dog Stand, Bonefish Grill, Copperfield Kettle Corn, Woodside Creamery, Koi on the go and Fusco\u2019s Italian Water Ice.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the Car Show are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 6-14). Admission is free for Hagley members and children five and under. The event will be held rain or shine. Visitors are instructed to use Hagley\u2019s main entrance off Route 141.<\/p>\n

The 30th Annual Radnor Fall Festival (www.radnorfallfestival.com<\/a>) is scheduled for September 18.<\/p>\n

The event will be held from noon-4 p.m. on North Wayne Avenue and West Avenue in the center of Wayne between Lancaster Avenue and the Wayne train station.<\/p>\n

It will feature participation by local merchants, service providers and restaurants. Activities include street performances by local bands, dancers from local dances studios, amusement booths, face painting and carnival rides.<\/p>\n

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The 11th Annual Lancaster Balloon Festival<\/p><\/div>\n

The 11th Annual Lancaster Balloon Festival (Bird-in-Hand Events Field, Old Philadelphia Pike, Bird-in-Hand, https:\/\/lancasterballoonfest.com\/<\/a>) will be held now through September 18.<\/p>\n

It will feature a variety of activities in the air and on the ground including balloon fly-ins, tethered balloon rides, and balloon glows.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s schedule features Mass Balloon Ascension, a reptile show, live music, a juggler and a Balloon Glow.<\/p>\n

Featured events on Saturday will be Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, live music, Corn Maze, a juggler, Mass Hot Air Balloon Ascension, Balloon Glow and Music Show.<\/p>\n

Activities on Sunday will be Hot Air Balloon Rides, Mass Hot Air Balloon Ascension, a juggler, Corn Maze and live music.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the festival are $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5-17) on Friday and Sunday and $30 for adults and $15 \u00a0for children on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The Kitchen Kettle Village\u2019s \u201cTailgating Festival\u201d is scheduled for September 16 and 17 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. each day at Kitchen Kettle Village (3529 Old Philadelphia Pike, Intercourse, 800-732-3538, http:\/\/www.kitchenkettle.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to celebrate the autumn tailgating and harvest season with a two-day food festival full of food, music, sports and fun.<\/p>\n

Every year Kitchen Kettle Village pays tribute to tailgating season with a two-day food festival filled with delicious and fun events.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of activities for young and old, families and couples alike. This year see Olympic Games\u00a0themed scarecrows throughout the village and vote for your favorite. Savor a tasty sample of homemade tailgate foods at one of our\u00a0grills or restaurants. Tap your toes to a Dixieland Band or other live music.<\/p>\n

Special activities include \u201cWhoopie Pie Filling Contest,\u201d balloon twisting for the kids with the \u201cBalunguy,\u201d sampling locally made apple cider from Kauffman\u2019s Fruit Farm, touring a sports-themed scarecrow display and watching a \u201cTailgate Parade\u201d through the Village.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire (Mount Hope Estate and Winery grounds, Route 72, Cornwall, 717-665-7021, www.parenfaire.com<\/a>) is in full swing.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s 43rd annual staging of the event, which bills itself as \u201cthe most wondrous event in all the Knowne World\u201d, is running now through October 30. The festive annual event features authentic Elizabethan food and drink, traditional crafts from the guildsmen of yore and old-time games of skill \u2014 and a cast of hundreds of colorfully costumed re-enactors.<\/p>\n

Every summer, the Faire, which takes place at Mount Hope Estate and Winery\u2019s authentic 35-acre recreation of a 16th-century village in Olde England, features a new story from a different year of England\u2019s past. This year\u2019s Faire will take you back in time to the year 1558.<\/p>\n

More than 70 shows are scheduled throughout each day on the Faire\u2019s numerous stages.<\/p>\n

Without a doubt, the most popular attraction is the Jousting Arena. Visitors to the Faire flock to Bosworth Field whenever it\u2019s time for the Ultimate Joust. Peasants lead cheers for their favorite knights while musicians pound out a heart-thumping beat. The Master of the List announces the combatants and soon an encounter of royal proportions ensues.<\/p>\n

The Faire offers a wide variety of activities for visitors, including listening to bagpipe music, checking out handsome Lords in their colorful silks, watching a jester\u2019s acrobatics, learning how to juggle, being the recipient of a gypsy woman\u2019s flirtations and watching the march of Beefeater Guards.<\/p>\n

Guildsmen\u2019s Way is the area that features a large variety of merchants and artisans, including jewelers, candle makers, potters, herbalists, leather smiths, clothiers, and pewter makers \u2014 all offering for sale and demonstrating their ancient wares.<\/p>\n

And there are more than 20 Royal Kitchens located around the faire with menus featuring a wide variety of food and beverage.<\/p>\n

Single-day tickets are available at the gate for $31.95. For children (age 5-11) single-day tickets are available at the gate and online for $16.95.<\/p>\n

The Strasburg Railroad (Route 741, Strasburg, 717-687-7522, www.strasburgrailroad.com<\/a>) is always one of the most popular spots around when it hosts \u201cDay Out With Thomas.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is a mutual love affair between kids and Thomas the Tank Engine and it\u2019s especially evident when Thomas gets up-close and personal with his fans during his visits to the Strasburg Railroad.<\/p>\n

Every year, the steam locomotive named Thomas makes several visits to Lancaster County where he entertains enthusiastic children and their parents. The locomotive, which has its own PBS television series, will return to Strasburg for \u201cDay Out With Thomas\u201d now through September 19.<\/p>\n

For more than 50 years, Thomas the Tank Engine and his Island of Sodor friends have been favorites of preschoolers and their parents. Based on \u201cThe Railway Series\u201d (classic stories authored by a father who loved trains and wanted a shared experience with his son), \u201cThomas & Friends\u201d has evolved into a rite of passage that inspires imagination.<\/p>\n

Fans will be able to get personal with Thomas the Tank Engine, a full-sized operating steam locomotive who will be talking for the first time ever. And they will also be able to ride a train pulled by Thomas and meet the locomotive\u2019s buddy Percy.<\/p>\n

Tickets for \u201cDay Out With Thomas,\u201d which are $25, include the train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, as well as a variety of Thomas & Friends themed entertainment such as storytelling, video viewing, temporary tattoos of Island of Sodor friends and an Imagination Station.<\/p>\n

All tickets must be pre-purchased online.<\/p>\n

Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks (150 Cherry Hill Road, Ronks, 717-687-6843, www.cherrycrestfarm.com<\/a>) is hosting a \u201cHometown Heroes Festival\u201d on September 17.\u200b<\/p>\n

The event is all about celebrating these heroes who selflessly serve our communities by keeping us safe.<\/p>\n

Visitors are invited to come out and show them support. A\u00a0portion of ticket sales for this day will be donated to local volunteer Fire Departments.<\/p>\n

The festivities will kick off at noon with a candy drop followed by Touch-a-Truck and Meet & Greet Event with local EMS, Fire Departments, and\u00a0Police until 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

A heroes\u2019 parade will take place at 6:30 p.m. followed by a patriotic fireworks show at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The farm is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Festival activities are included with farm admission, which starts at $21.95.<\/p>\n

Morris Arboretum (100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, www.morrisarboretum.org<\/a>) will host \u201cHistoric Springfield Mills Day\u201d on September 18 from 1-4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Morris Arboretum\u2019s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. On a guided tour, visitors can watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels and observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift the ground corn to produce meal.<\/p>\n

The special activity is included with garden admission — Adults:\u00a0$20; Seniors (65+ years):\u00a0$18; Youth (3-17 years):\u00a0$10.<\/p>\n

The Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Show, one of the city\u2019s top craft fairs, is scheduled for this weekend. Now through September 18, the Fine Arts Show will have with top-caliber vendors lining the streets all around Rittenhouse Square (18th and Walnut streets, Philadelphia, http:\/\/www.rittenhousesquareart.com\/<\/a>).]<\/p>\n

Founded by artists in 1928, and run by a board of artists today, the Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show is the oldest outdoor art show in the country. \u00a0Steeped in rich history and tradition, there is absolutely no other show like it.<\/p>\n

Twice a year, professional artists from across the nation — and occasionally from other countries — convene in the scenic park in Center City to share their art with Philadelphia right here in Rittenhouse Square.<\/p>\n

The Fine Arts Show, which is free and open to the public, will focus on hand-crafted jewelry, contemporary furniture, functional and decorative pottery, designer clothing, fine porcelain, blown glass, limited edition photography, sculpture, paintings, watercolors, oils, graphite and pastels.<\/p>\n

Fair hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Street and garage parking is readily available.<\/p>\n

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, 484-754-EXPO, http:\/\/www.phillyexpocenter.com<\/a>) is hosting three attractive events this weekend \u2013 the Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, the International\u00a0Gem\u00a0&\u00a0Jewelry\u00a0Show, and CannaFest Alternative Health Expo.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza, which is running now through September 18, is the largest and most prominent quilting arts event in the Northeast all under one roof. The quilt competition features wonderful entries from throughout the nation. Entries to the competition include traditional and innovative quilts.<\/p>\n

On exhibit at the Extravaganza will be more than 600 quilts and garments presented in gallery style. There will also be more than 200 vendor booths with items including completed quilts and garments as well as the supplies and equipment used in making them.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza will also offer a wide array of lectures and workshops presented by some of the top professionals in the field of quilting and the textile arts.<\/p>\n

Show hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $15. Children under the age 16 are admitted free.<\/p>\n

The Expo Center is hosting the \u201cInternational Gem & Jewelry Show\u201d now through September 18.<\/p>\n

The \u201cInternational\u00a0Gem\u00a0&\u00a0Jewelry\u00a0Show\u201d features an amazing exhibition of\u00a0gems, minerals and\u00a0jewelry. Dealers will be displaying and selling every type of\u00a0gemstone, as well as one-of-a-kind\u00a0jewelry\u00a0creations, estate\u00a0jewelry, special celebrity exhibits and accessories.<\/p>\n

The show will have more than 150 dealer booths where show attendees can select items from a wide range of categories, including beads, rings, settings, watches, necklaces, diamonds, opals, earrings, silver, gold, crystals and pearls.<\/p>\n

Admission to the public show is $8 for adults while children (ages 9-16) are free with a paid adult ticket. The show\u2019s policy states that children ages eight and under are not permitted to attend the show.<\/p>\n

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center is also hosting \u201cCannaFest Alternative Health Expo.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event will be held September 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Canna\u00a0Fest Expo features hundreds of Pennsylvania\u2019s top\u00a0cannabis and alternative health professionals delivering new and exciting products.<\/p>\n

Visitors can chat with knowledgeable advocates, enjoy live entertainment, taste treats from food vendors and take advantage of free parking.<\/p>\n

Canna Fest\u00a0joins more than 150 national and local manufacturers, distributors, and vendors showcasing the latest industry trends in hemp, CBD, and \u201cHealth & Wellness.\u201d Guests can visit Cannabis Industry Grower\/Processors, On-site Medical Certification Doctors, Spiritual Healers and several Alternative Health Professionals.<\/p>\n

The festival morning opening ceremony will feature guided Yoga and Reiki classes for all guests. Also featured will be fine artisanal wine samples, on-site licensed massage therapists, live glass blowing artists, live music, and Reiki Sound Baths.<\/p>\n

Admission is $5 in advance and $10 at the door.<\/p>\n

On September 17, Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0(Fort\u00a0Mifflin\u00a0and Hog Island roads, Philadelphia, 215-685-4167,\u00a0www.fortmifflin.us<\/a>) is hosting an event called \u201cWWII: The Battle of Britain and Home Front Defenses.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Fort\u2019s website asks this question \u2013 \u201cDid you know that Americans supported our British allies before officially entering World War II?\u201d<\/p>\n

Visitors to the historic site this Saturday can learn about American support during the Battle of Britain and the importance of the home front defense. They can learn about the political climate in Europe in the early years of the war and discover the spirit of perseverance in England as Hitler advanced across Western Europe.<\/p>\n

They will also be able to hear the sounds of the air raid siren and imagine how people prepared to keep their families safe during bombing attacks.<\/p>\n

The Fort will feature many interactive displays and activities.<\/p>\n

Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children and veterans.<\/p>\n

This weekend, it\u2019s time once again for the Annual Scarecrow Festival at Peddler\u2019s Village (Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, 215-794-4000,\u00a0www.peddlersvillage.com<\/a>). The festival, which is celebrating its 43rd anniversary this year, will run now through October 31.<\/p>\n

It is the perfect time to visit and take in the bright, brilliant hues of fall and admire the more than 100 spectacular scarecrows on display. These larger-than-life, colorful, creative scarecrows will line the red brick paths throughout the village\u2019s 42 picturesque acres.<\/p>\n

Visitors can vote for their favorites in seven categories: Traditional 1960s Style, Quite the Character, Once Upon a Time, Fright Night, Funny Bones and Kids Only! Ballots can be cast through the Peddler\u2019s Village Mobile app.<\/p>\n

Peddler\u2019s Village\u2019s Scarecrow Making Workshops on the Street Road Green have been a family favorite for decades. The workshop fee of $35 (maximum group of 4 people) includes step-by-step instructions and building materials.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s dates are September 18 and 25.<\/p>\n

Participants can choose from a variety of clothing decorations and use plenty of straw to construct their very own life-size scarecrow to take home.<\/p>\n

\u201cElmwood\u00a0Park Zoo\u201d (1661 Harding Boulevard, Norristown,\u00a0www.elmwoodparkzoo.org<\/a>) is presenting several of its ultra-popular \u201cDog Days\u201d over the next week.<\/p>\n

The Zoo\u2019s \u201cDog Days\u201d event will be held on September 16, 18, 21 and 23 from noon-4 p.m. each day.<\/p>\n

All guests visiting the zoo with a furry friend must complete an\u00a0online waiver\u00a0and submit required documents before visiting the zoo. You must upload a copy of your most recent veterinary visit, including proof of vaccine and heartworm test here. All items will be required for you to attend\u00a0\u201cDog Days.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pricing is $10.95 per dog with each additional dog at $9.95. Regular zoo admission is required for all humans.<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Zoo (3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, www.philadelphiazoo.org<\/a>) is featuring a \u201cGiraffe Feeding Encounter.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now guests can get up close to the zoo\u2019s giraffe trio in this all-new feeding experience. \u201cGiraffe Encounter\u201d is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

General admission for the Giraffe Encounter is $6; Individual, Dual, Family, and Family Plus members is $5; and Family Deluxe and above is $4. Each guest gets one piece of browse to feed. Browse is vegetation, such as twigs and young shoots, eaten by animals. Depending on the day, guests can feed our giraffes acacia browse (which is what giraffes eat in the wild) or another variety like mulberry or honeysuckle.<\/p>\n

Considered the tallest land animals in the world, male giraffes can reach up to 18 feet tall and weigh close to 3,000 lbs. Listed as \u201cvulnerable\u201d by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), with scientists estimating there are fewer than 100,000 surviving in the wild, giraffe are affected by poaching and habitat destruction, with populations decreasing more than 40 per cent over the last three decades.<\/p>\n

Chaddsford Winery (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-6221, www.chaddsford.com<\/a>) is celebrating four decades of Pennsylvania wine. Since its founding in 1982, the winery\u2019s\u00a0portfolio has evolved through integral winemakers and key personnel with a mission to produce top-quality, locally rooted wines.<\/p>\n

On Saturdays and Sundays in September, the first 100 guests on the property will receive\u00a0a free Birthday Cake cookie from\u00a0OsoSweet Bakery\u00a0and a complimentary 2 oz. pour of ’19 Sparkling White.<\/p>\n

Guests with an appetite can enjoy food truck fare from\u00a0Common Good Pizza.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) is always a special place to visit \u2013 especially during the run of its annual \u201cFestival of Fountains.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2022 \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d opened in May and is running through September 26.<\/p>\n

This summer is even more special because of light. More specifically because of \u201cLight: Installations by Bruce Munro,\u201d which is artist Bruce Munro\u2019s illuminating new installation at Longwood Gardens.<\/p>\n

The exhibit had its debut two weeks ago and will be on view Thursday through Sunday evenings until\u00a0October 30.<\/p>\n

\u201cLight\u201d is an extravagant exhibit that includes eight installations comprising\u00a0more than 18,000 glowing lightbulbs across Longwood\u2019s outdoor areas and indoor conservatory.<\/p>\n

From the luminous\u00a0\u201cField of Light\u201d\u00a0stretching across the Large and Small Lake landscape … to a flamboyance of 1,000 flamingoes wading near the Chimes Tower … to an immersive sensory environment inspired by the Waterlily Display in the Exhibition Hall, the exhibit showcases eight installations spanning Longwood Gardens\u2019 indoor spaces and outdoor vistas.<\/p>\n

Daily performances in the Main Fountain Garden will feature more than 1,700 spinning jets that spin dance to various music programs. These are no little jets as some shoot up as high as 175 feet in the air.<\/p>\n

The 30-minute show is slated for Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The Main Fountain Garden Show fountain performance that begins with a touch of narrated history and concludes with dynamic choreography marrying music and the site\u2019s newest fountain features.<\/p>\n

These displays will be presented daily at 1:15 a.m., 1:15, 3:15 p.m. and 5:15. There will also be performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

The \u201cIlluminated Fountain Performance\u201d will be staged Thursdays through Sundays at 9:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

Live music can be heard in the Beer Garden, where live instrumental music from traditional Celtic tunes to Caribbean steel pan grooves sets the tone Thursday through Saturday evenings.<\/p>\n

Beer Garden performances are scheduled in September from 5-8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

As always, admission by \u201cTimed Ticket\u201d — tickets issued for specific dates and times. Timed ticketing limits the number of people in the Gardens at any given time and allows guests to enjoy minimal lines and a better viewing experience.<\/p>\n

You may enter the Gardens up to 30 minutes prior and 30 minutes after your designated time. Make every effort to arrive at your designated reservation time. Earlier or later arrivals may not be accommodated.<\/p>\n

Video link for \u201cFestival of Fountains\u201d — https:\/\/youtu.be\/AHsC2YuFerY<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $35 for adults, $32 for seniors (ages 62 and older) and college students, $27 for active military and veterans and $19 for youth (ages 5-18).<\/p>\n

The Brandywine Valley has quite a few museums and tourist sites that provide residents and tourists ideal opportunities to spend leisure time — and you can maximize your effort if you take advantage of the 2022 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport.<\/p>\n

The cost is $49 for an individual pass and $99 for a family pass (for up to five family members).<\/p>\n

The Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport is good for one-time admission to Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley\u2019s top attractions now through October 31.<\/p>\n

A family pass, which includes one-day admission to each of 12 sites, can bring a savings of more than $200 for the holders — especially since many of the participating institutions have regular admission fees in double figures.<\/p>\n

The list of locations covered by the Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport includes Longwood Gardens, Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, Brandywine River Museum, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware History Museum, Hagley Museum and Library, Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, Nemours Mansion & Gardens, Read House and Garden, Mt. Cuba Center, Rockwood Museum and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.<\/p>\n

For more information, call (800) 489-6664 or visit www.visitwilmingtonde.com\/bmga\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org<\/a>) is featuring a Guided Exhibition Tour \u2013 \u201cJacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White\u00a0House\u201d \u2013 now through January 8,\u00a02023.<\/p>\n

Visitors can explore the friendship between the First Lady and H. F. du Pont and their work to restore the White House in this guided tour of the special exhibition.<\/p>\n

In 1961, an unusual partnership was formed when the youngest First Lady in American history, Jacqueline Kennedy, appointed a reserved octogenarian collector from Delaware, Henry Francis du Pont, to lead her project to restore the White House interiors. Du Pont brought credibility to Kennedy\u2019s efforts and vision, and her enormous popularity lifted him onto the national stage and validated his life\u2019s work.<\/p>\n

Together, they transformed the White House from a mere public residence into a museum, and along the way, they engaged with some of the most celebrated interior designers of the 20th century.<\/p>\n

For the first time, the story of this historic partnership will be told at Winterthur, the inspiration for Mrs. Kennedy\u2019s project. Through artifacts, archives, and images, this exhibition will invite visitors to experience the behind-the-scenes collaboration between the two during this captivating period in American history.<\/p>\n

Their partnership culminated in a televised tour of the White House, led by Jacqueline Kennedy, which became the most watched program in American history. The former First Lady will forever be remembered as the person who restored history and beauty to the White House.<\/p>\n

Their \u201crestoration\u201d of America\u2019s most famous house became a history lesson for the country and awakened an interest in preservation and interior design that is still felt today.<\/p>\n

Admission to Winterthur is $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $8 for children.<\/p>\n

Another site with impressive gardens can be found just across the Pennsylvania-Delaware state line.<\/p>\n

Nemours Estate (850 Alapocas Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, www.nemoursestate.org<\/a>) is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations are not required and there is no timed entry.<\/p>\n

Nemours Estate comprises an exquisite, 77-room Mansion, the largest formal French gardens in North America, a Chauffeur’s Garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and 200 acres of scenic woodlands, meadows and lawns.<\/p>\n

Nemours was the estate of Alfred I. duPont.<\/p>\n

Alfred named the estate Nemours, after the French town that his great-great-grandfather represented in the French Estates General. While looking to the past and his ancestors for inspiration, Alfred also ensured that his new home was thoroughly modern by incorporating the latest technology and many of his own inventions.<\/p>\n

The Gardens is one of the estate\u2019s prime attractions.<\/p>\n

The two elk at the top of the Vista are the work of French sculptor Prosper Lecourtier (1855\u20131924), a specialist in animal figures. Lined with Japanese\u00a0cryptomeria, pink flowering horse chestnuts and pin oaks, the Long Walk extends from the Mansion to the Reflecting Pool.<\/p>\n

The 157 jets at the center of the one-acre pool shoot water 12 feet into the air; when they are turned off, the entire \u2018Long Walk\u201d is reflected in the pool. The pool, five and a half feet deep in its deepest section, holds 800,000 gallons of water and takes three days to fill. The Art Nouveau-style, classical mythology-based \u201cFour Seasons\u201d around the pool are by French-born American sculptor Henri Crenier (1873\u20131948).<\/p>\n

Admission to Nemours is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for children.<\/p>\n

The Delaware Art Museum (2301\u00a0Kentmere\u00a0Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware,\u00a0www.delart.org<\/a>) is presenting \u201cIndigenous Faces of Wilmington\u201d through September 19.<\/p>\n

Indigenous People have built vibrant and diverse cultures \u2014 safeguarding land, language, spirit, knowledge, and tradition across generations. This exhibit opens a dialogue to re-introduce, re-discover, and re-educate individuals about the vibrant and intersecting cultures of indigenous people in northern Delaware.<\/p>\n

Exhibition photographer Andre\u2019 L. Wright. Jr., who identifies his ancestry as Nanticoke, shares his vision for the exhibit. \u201cIdentity is how you and the world see you, and beauty is a combination of qualities that provide a perceptual experience. My heritage and lineage have given me the opportunity to share the story of authentic consciousness, narrative, and beauty of Indigenous People through the art of photography.\u201d<\/p>\n

Additionally, the Delaware Art Museum has a new exhibit that will run through September 11 \u2013 \u201cStan Smokler: Steel in Flux.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Delaware Art Museum celebrates the career of Stan Smokler with this Distinguished Artist exhibition. His celebrated found object, steel sculptures continue the trajectory of modernist abstraction.<\/p>\n

Smokler completed his Master of Fine Arts degree at Pratt Institute in 1975, and he continued to work in New York on his own sculpture as well as in art conservation and interior design before relocating to the Brandywine Valley in 1999.<\/p>\n

In addition to participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States, Smokler established his Marshall Bridge Workshop in 2004. The Workshop is an immersive training opportunity for artists of all levels interested in working with welded steel, and Smokler has been praised for his supportive approach to teaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cStan Smokler: Steel in Flux\u201d\u00a0includes work from the late 1970s through 2020 along with several of the artist\u2019s charcoal and pastel drawings of his completed sculptures. Examples of Smokler\u2019s largescale work will be on view in the Museum\u2019s Copeland Sculpture Garden with an extended showing through October 30, 2022.<\/p>\n

With his commitment to exploring the possibilities of steel and mentoring students through his numerous Marshall Bridge workshops and years at the Delaware College of Art and Design, Smokler has guided the trajectory of contemporary abstract sculpture.<\/p>\n

Admission to the Delaware Art Museum is $14 for adults, $7 for students, and $6 for youth (ages 7-18).<\/p>\n

For the next few months, the\u00a0American Swedish Historical Museum\u00a0(1900 Pattison Avenue,\u00a0Philadelphia, 215-389-1776, www.americanswedish.org<\/a>) is presenting an exhibit \u201cArt for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America,\u201d which just opened and will run through February 19, 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cArt for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America\u201d is\u00a0an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Swedish-American artists\u00a0in the late-19th and early-20th centuries.<\/p>\n

This colorful and emotive impressionist art reflects its own time, interprets nature and landscape, and is independent of artificial conventions while keeping Swedish folk traditions alive.<\/p>\n

The American Swedish Historical Museum is proud to present\u00a0Art for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America,\u00a0an exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Swedish American artists\u00a0in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. This colorful and emotive impressionist art reflects its own time, interprets nature and landscape, and is independent of artificial conventions while keeping Swedish folk traditions alive.<\/p>\n

This exhibition features many Swedish artists who studied and absorbed the democratic philosophies of \u201cart for all,\u201d espoused by Anders Zorn and the Artist\u2019s League. These young artists immigrated to America to forge new career paths.\u00a0\u201cArt for all\u201d became a catchphrase in Kansas by the 1930s, stemming from efforts of local artists to offer affordable paintings and prints so that every citizen could have original art in their own homes for a richly cultured way of life.<\/p>\n

\u201cArt for All: The Swedish Experience in Mid-America\u201d\u00a0was conceived and developed by the Birger Sandz\u00e9n Memorial Gallery and the Hillstrom Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

Historic Rock Ford (Rockford Road, Lancaster, www.discoverlancaster.com<\/a>) is presenting a new exhibit \u201cLong Rifles of the American Revolution: How Lancaster Craftsmen Helped Win the War.\u201d The exhibit will remain open until October 30.<\/p>\n

Historic Rock Ford is collaborating with guest curator John Kolar on the exhibit which will showcase approximately 30 rifles.<\/p>\n

The rifles featured in the exhibit are being loaned by museums and private collectors from across the nation and will be used to describe the pivotal role played by the long rifle in winning American independence.<\/p>\n

Visitors will be able to examine different rifles while also engaging in the story of the war by highlighting their use in several key battles including the siege of Boston, the battle of New York, Trenton, Saratoga, Kings Mountain and the Miller Block House as well as on the Frontier.<\/p>\n

Admission to Rock Ford is $12 for adults, $11 for seniors and youth (ages 6-17).<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge (553 South Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, 215-343-0965,\u00a0http:\/\/www.ushistory.org\/hope\/<\/a>) will be presenting a \u201cGuided Mansion Tours\u201d on September 18.<\/p>\n

Hope Lodge was built between 1743 and 1748 by Samuel Morris, a prosperous Quaker entrepreneur. Morris acted as a farmer, shipowner, miller, iron master, shop owner, and owner of the mill now known as\u00a0Mather\u00a0Mill. Hope Lodge is an excellent example of early Georgian architecture, and it is possible that Edmund Woolley, architect of Independence Hall, offered advice in building. Samuel Morris owned the estate until his death in 1770.<\/p>\n

The site opens at 12:30 p.m. with self-guided tours starting at 1 and 2:30 p.m. The\u00a0closes at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

Tour admission is\u00a0$8 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 65+) and for youth ages 6-17, and fee for children under 5.<\/p>\n

Schuylkill Banks Riverboat Tour (www.schuylkillbanks.org\/events\/riverboat-tours-1<\/a>) presents \u201cSecrets of the Schuylkill<\/a>\u201d now through October.<\/p>\n

The boat ride is a one-hour family-friendly tour of Philly\u2019s second biggest river featuring sights such as Bartram\u2019s Garden and Fairmount Water Works.<\/p>\n

Riders can discover the Hidden River on a fun and educational riverboat tour while seeing spectacular views of Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

They can also learn about the past, present, and future of the tidal Schuylkill River and its impact on Philadelphia on a one-hour\u00a0Secrets of the Schuylkill\u00a0tour which costs $25 for adults and $15 for children (age 12 and under).<\/p>\n

Tours depart from the Walnut Street Dock, under the Walnut Street Bridge, east bank of the Schuylkill River.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0at the Fashion District (27 North 11th Street, Philadelphia,\u00a0philadelphia.wonderspaces.com<\/a>) is an experiential, interactive arts venue.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of annual pop-up shows in San Diego, and its first permanent location in Scottsdale, Arizona,\u00a0Wonderspaces\u00a0opened a 24,000 square foot gallery space in Philly a year ago.<\/p>\n

Wonderspaces\u00a0features 14 art installations that all play with the idea of perspective.\u00a0 The artwork ranges from award-winning virtual reality short film about a dinner party-turned-alien abduction, to a room where visitors digitally paint the walls with the movement of their bodies.<\/p>\n

New artworks rotate in every few months, creating an ever-evolving, year-round show.<\/p>\n

Tickets are for entry at a specific date and time. Visitors are welcome to stay as long as they please during operating hours.\u00a0The average time spent experiencing the show is 90 minutes.<\/p>\n

A few installations contain flashing lights, images, and patterns that may trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. All visitors must sign a waiver prior to being admitted into the space. Adult supervision is required for visitors under 16.<\/p>\n

Grim\u00a0Philly\u2019s \u201cDark Philly History Tour\u201d (www.grimphilly.com<\/a>) will be held every evening throughout the summer.<\/p>\n

Participants can walk with tour guides from the grounds of America’s first White House, Congress, and Liberty Bell to homes and sites of Hamilton, Washington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and more than 10 other Founding-Fathers. The surprising dirt of espionage, murder, sexual license and blackmail highlight the secrets of 1776 with a ghost story or two along the way. This tour is highly researched. And your guide is a historian.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $35.<\/p>\n

Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Philadelphia (215-413-1997,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>),\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster (717-687-6687,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) and\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg (717-687-6687,\u00a0www.ghosttour.com<\/a>) operate throughout the winter and offer an eerily entertaining evening of true\u00a0ghost\u00a0stories and real haunted houses.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia, which is based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Philadelphia, PA.,\u201d is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0along the back streets and secret gardens of Independence Park, Society Hill, and Old City, where\u00a0ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and eerie graveyards abound.<\/p>\n

Participants can discover the ghost lore of America\u2019s most historic and most haunted city with stories from the founding of William Penn\u2019s colony to present-day hauntings.<\/p>\n

The activity is open year-round \u2013 weekends, December-February; every night, March-November. Tickets are $24.<\/p>\n

The Ghost Tour of Lancaster and the Ghost Tour of Strasburg are based on the book, \u201cGhost Stories of Lancaster, PA.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants in the\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Lancaster explore the long-forgotten mysteries of one of America\u2019s oldest cities, with haunting tales of otherworldly vigils, fatal curses, and star-crossed lovers. The\u00a0tour\u00a0provides the opportunity to experience 300 years of haunted history from the Red Rose City\u2019s thorny past. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Ghost\u00a0Tour\u00a0of Strasburg is a candlelight walking\u00a0tour\u00a0of the quaint and historic town of Strasburg in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Visitors will experience an entertaining evening with a costumed\u00a0tour\u00a0guide spinning tales of haunted mansions, eerie graveyards, and spirits that roam the night \u2026 in a town lost in time. Tickets are $20.<\/p>\n

This summer, giraffes at area zoos will have a variety of dining partners joining them for meals.<\/p>\n

For \u201cCount\u2019s Halloween\u00a0Spooktacular\u00a0at Sesame Place\u201d (100 Sesame Place, Langhorne, 215-752-7070,\u00a0www.sesameplace.com<\/a>), which runs from September 17-November 6, the popular amusement park has been converted into a Halloween-themed safe venue for kids with trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, hayrides and a hay maze.<\/p>\n

Guests will enjoy trick-or-treating around the park,\u00a0Halloween-themed shows, participating in our interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone\u2019s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume on their Halloween-themed floats!<\/p>\n

Featured attractions, which will continue until November 6, are \u201cNeighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade,\u201d \u201cHalloween Light Show,\u201d and \u201cThe Not-Too-Spooky Howl-O-ween Radio Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Admission to the park starts at $42.99.<\/p>\n

Treetop Quest Philly (51 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, www.treetopquest.com<\/a>) is an aerial adventure park that will challenge you physically and mentally as you maneuver from tree to tree through obstacles and zip-lines. Once you\u2019re equipped, they will teach you how to operate your equipment and you\u2019ll be able to swing through each course as many times as you want for 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n

Each participant is outfitted with a harness and gloves. Each course has a continuous belay system — a lifeline that is impossible to detach without a staff member. The activity is self-guided, and the staff is ready to assist when needed.<\/p>\n

Gloves are required for our activity.\u00a0During this time, we encourage participants to\u00a0bring their own gloves\u00a0to use while up in the trees, gardening gloves are perfect for this activity.<\/p>\n

Ticket prices are $55, adults; $48, ages 12-17; $38, ages 7-11.<\/p>\n

\u201cTreeTrails Adventures Trevose\u201d (301 West Bristol Pike, Trevose, treetrails.com\/trevose-pa<\/a>) is an adventure park\u00a0full of fun challenges for outdoor adventurers of all ages.<\/p>\n

Participants can experience the rush of TreeTrails Adventures\u00a0as they swing through the trees of the new adventure park.\u00a0They will be able to discover the\u00a0excitement of climbing and zip lining above the forest floor\u00a0with family, friends, co-workers, or teammates.<\/p>\n

The park, which is based at Phoenix Sport Club in Bucks County, offers two ways to experience climbing \u2013 TreeTrails Adventure Park and KidTrails Park. Young explorers can enjoy miniaturized courses in the adjacent KidTrails Park.<\/p>\n

General Park Admission prices are: Main Park Adult Tickets (Ages 12+), $59; Main Park Youth Tickets (Ages 7\u201311), $51; KidTrails Tickets (Ages 4\u20137), $12.<\/p>\n

The West Chester Railroad (www.westchesterrr.net<\/a>) is running its \u201cSummer Picnic Specials\u201d every Sunday now through September 18. There will be one excursion each day at noon.<\/p>\n

Passengers can enjoy a 90-minute round trip train ride from West Chester to Glen Mills and return on a warm summer afternoon. Riders are invited to pack a lunch to have during excursion\u2019s stop at the Glen Mills train station picnic grove.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for children (2-12) and free for children (under two).<\/p>\n

Wilmington and Western Railroad (Greenbank Station, 2201 Newport-Gap Pike, Wilmington, Delaware,\u00a0www.wwrr.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cYorklyn Limited\u201d on September 17 at 12:30 p.m. and September 18 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Riders can take a leisurely 1.5-hour round-trip ride up the Red Clay Valley to the Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove, where they can de-train to enjoy a half-hour layover along the banks of the Red Clay Creek to have a picnic or simply admire the natural surroundings.<\/p>\n

For those who don\u2019t want to get off the train at Mt. Cuba, they can remain onboard and travel further up the line through the communities of Ashland and Yorklyn. On the return trip, there will be a brief stop at Mt. Cuba to pick up the picnic passengers.<\/p>\n

The \u201cYorklyn Limited\u201d excursion is the re-branded name of the \u201cMt. Cuba Meteor\u201d excursion.<\/p>\n

These trips are powered by one of Wilmington and Western Railroad\u2019s historic first-generation diesel locomotives.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $18 for adults, $17 for seniors and $16 for children (ages 2-12).<\/p>\n

The Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad (Reading Outer Station, Reading, www.rbmnrr-passenger.com<\/a>) is running \u201cAll Day Train Excursions\u201d every Saturday and Sunday in September.<\/p>\n

Passengers can take a train excursion through Pennsylvania\u2019s beautiful landscape to Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. They can board the train at the Reading Outer Station, Port Clinton Station, or Tamaqua Station.<\/p>\n

During the trip, riders will see rolling farmland, beautiful mountains, glistening lakes, and small towns along the railroad\u2019s mainline. The train will also travel through tunnels and over bridges — a highlight being the Hometown High Bridge.<\/p>\n

Once the excursion arrives in Jim Thorpe, riders have more than 3.5 hours to explore the many shops, restaurants, and attractions before boarding the train for your return trip.<\/p>\n

While in Jim Thorpe, they can also ride one of the rail line\u2019s 70-minute Lehigh Gorge trains at a discounted rate.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the all-day excursion are $39 from the Reading Outer Station and Port Clinton Station and $24 from the Tamaqua Station.<\/p>\n

The New Hope Railroad (32 Bridge Street, New Hope, www.newhoperailroad.com<\/a>) is running its \u201cGrapevine Express,\u201d which features \u201cWine & Cheese Tasting\u201d on September 17 and 18 at 5 p.m. each night.<\/p>\n

Riders are invited to take part in a romantic \u201cWine and Cheese Excursion\u201d and enjoy fine gourmet cheese, artisan crackers, meats, fruit, and our featured local wines. Additional Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages are also available onboard.<\/p>\n

Wine and cheese will be served to passengers as they travel along the same railroad line passengers did when it was built in 1891 connecting New Hope with Philadelphia. The journey travels through the beautiful hills and valleys of Bucks County, along once vital waterways and streams and across numerous trestle bridges.<\/p>\n

The excursions will take place aboard one of the railroads lavishly appointed early 1900\u2019s first-class parlor cars.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $102.58 (ages 21 and older only).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times This is a weekend in which summer events are gone from the schedule and harvest and Halloween activities have yet to arrive. There is still a full slate of attractive events representing a wide range of genres such as cars, food, pirates, ethnic, hot air balloons, arts and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[1910,12377,7426,6254,14731,12759],"class_list":["post-51080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","tag-chester-county-restaurant-festival","tag-coatesville-grand-prix","tag-featured","tag-hagley-museum","tag-lancaster-balloon-fest","tag-linvilla-farms"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=51080"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":51081,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51080\/revisions\/51081"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/51074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=51080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=51080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unionvilletimes.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=51080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}