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The Arc of Chester County Brings Inclusive Holiday Fun to Chester County

October 26, 2026October 25, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Pancakes, crafts, and a dance party with Frosty will help make the holidays welcoming for families of all abilities when The Arc of Chester County presents …

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Circle of Trees
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Chestnut Hill Brings Holiday Magic Back to Germantown Avenue

October 25, 2026October 25, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Twinkling storefronts, Victorian carolers, visits from Santa Claus, and a holiday tradition more than 50 years old will transform Chestnut Hill into a festive destination as the …

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LumiNature
Family Fun / Regional

Philadelphia Zoo’s LumiNature Dazzles With 1 Million Lights

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — More than one million twinkling lights, a towering illuminated penguin, and a new holiday adventure featuring a lion named Santa Claws are transforming Philadelphia Zoo into a …

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Grave Tales at Valley Forge
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Grave Tales at Valley Forge Brings History to Life

October 23, 2026October 23, 2026 - by Denise Kovalevich

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — History will come alive after dark on Friday, October 30 when Washington Memorial Heritage, in partnership with the King of Prussia Historical Society, present its …

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Boo At The Zoo
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Philadelphia Zoo Expands Boo at the Zoo Across October

October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Zoo is expanding Boo at the Zoo across five weekends for the first time in the Halloween event’s more than 20-year history, stretching the 2026 program …

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Halloween on the Hill
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Halloween on the Hill Brings a Month of Spooky Fun to Chestnut Hill

October 2, 2026October 2, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Straw mazes, imaginative scarecrows, ghost stories, costumed pets and plenty of candy are taking over Chestnut Hill this October as Halloween on the Hill returns with a …

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Spring-Ford Area Trunk or Treat
Family Fun / Spring City

Spring City Trunk or Treat Brings Halloween Fun to Brown Street Park

September 23, 2026September 22, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

SPRING CITY, PA — Costumes, candy, and creatively decorated cars will turn Brown Street Neighborhood Park into a Halloween gathering spot as Spring City families come together for the third …

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# Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival Brings 300-Plus Artists to the Avenue PHILADELPHIA, PA — Germantown Avenue will become a sprawling open-air gallery this September as more than 300 artists and vendors fill Chestnut Hill with paintings, pottery, sculpture, photography, live demonstrations and hands-on creativity. The 42nd annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns Sept. 27, bringing six hours of art, entertainment and family activities to a neighborhood where galleries and cultural institutions have been part of the community for generations. The free festival gives visitors a chance not only to browse finished pieces but also to meet the people who make them. Painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and woodworking are among the disciplines represented by participating artists and makers. Makers Village will put some of that creative process on display through live demonstrations, while workshops and interactive art experiences will invite festivalgoers to try their own hand at creating. Special arts programming will be available for children and families. Live music and other entertainment will continue throughout the day, and visitors can move between festival attractions and Chestnut Hill's independent galleries, shops and restaurants along the Avenue. ## Event Details * **What:** 42nd Annual Fall for the Arts Festival * **When:** Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rain date Sunday, Oct. 11 * **Where:** Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA * **Cost/Tickets:** Free; family-friendly * **More Info:** https://chestnuthillpa.com/ ## An Arts Tradition More Than a Century Old The scale of Fall for the Arts may be temporary, but the neighborhood's connection to artists is not. One of its anchors is Woodmere, whose history dates to 1910, when collector and civic leader Charles Knox Smith began welcoming visitors to see his art collection. Today, the museum occupies two historic 19th-century stone mansions on 10 acres and holds a collection of more than 11,000 works focused on Philadelphia's artists and artistic history. Woodmere expanded again in 2025 with the opening of Frances M. Maguire Hall for Art & Education, adding 14 galleries, a children's art and education studio and new public spaces. That creative footprint extends along Germantown Avenue through NoName Gallery, Gallery on the Avenue, The Little Gallery, Borrelli's Chestnut Hill Gallery and Gravers Lane Gallery, which showcase work by local, regional and national artists. The neighborhood also celebrates that culture monthly through Arts & Eats First Fridays, when galleries stay open after hours for exhibitions and installations and the Avenue hosts demonstrations, lectures and live music alongside participating restaurants and retailers. Fall for the Arts takes that year-round creative culture and moves it into the street on a much larger scale. For one Sunday, visitors can walk Germantown Avenue meeting artists, watching makers at work, trying something creative themselves and discovering the galleries and cultural spaces that keep the arts woven into Chestnut Hill long after the festival tents come down.
Arts & Culture / Family Fun / Regional

Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival Brings 300-Plus Artists to the Avenue

September 10, 2026September 9, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Germantown Avenue will become a sprawling open-air gallery this September as more than 300 artists and vendors fill Chestnut Hill with paintings, pottery, sculpture, photography, live demonstrations …

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Girls in Aviation Day
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Girls in Aviation Day Opens New Horizons for Young Learners in Chester County

September 9, 2026September 8, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Helicopters, hands-on STEM activities and conversations with aviation professionals will give young people a closer look at careers in flight and aerospace during Girls in Aviation …

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Kennett Square Mushroom Festival
Family Fun / Kennett Square

Kennett Square Mushroom Festival Returns With Food, Fun and 220-Plus Vendors

September 7, 2026September 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Fried mushrooms, cooking showdowns, live music and more than 220 vendors will fill the streets of Kennett Square as one of Chester County’s signature community traditions …

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