October Schedule, Fall Happenings & Things to Do Around Town
October feels like fall has officially arrived. The air is cooler, the leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter and suddenly there are approximately 400 things happening every weekend! It’s one of my favorite times of year to get outside, explore somewhere new and enjoy everything the season brings.
This month’s list has plenty of fall festivities and Halloween fun, along with art, music, nature, wellness, vintage finds, local markets and a few wonderfully weird experiences.
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you’ll find several events throughout the guide supporting Main St. and the local breast cancer community.It’s a good reminder that getting out and connecting with our community can be about more than just finding something fun to do.
As always, I’ve gathered the local events and experiences that caught my eye. I hope you find something that inspires you to get outside, explore, connect and enjoy the season.
*** WEEKLY YOGA CLASSES ***
Sundays • 9–10:15am* & Tuesdays • 6–7:15pm
Vallerina, Bristol, PA — SIGN UP
*No class Sunday, October 11
Wednesdays • October 7 & 21 • 6–7pm
Kin Wellness — LEARN MORE
Thursdays • Yoga in Nature • 6–7pm
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol, PA • $18 (cash, PayPal or Venmo)Location: Observation Platform (class will move indoors for severe weather)
*** THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH ***
Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 10–11 & 17–18 • 10am–5pm
Downtown Jim Thorpe, PA
Make a fall day trip for live music, craft vendors, local shops, scenic train rides, and peak foliage.
Saturday, October 3, 10 & 17 • 8pm & 9:30pm
St. James Churchyard, Bristol, PAJoin the Lower Bucks Paranormal Society for a paranormal investigation at Bristol’s famous Witch’s Chair, with ghost-hunting equipment provided.
Sunday, October 4 • 12–4pm
Perkasie Town Center + Menlo Park, Perkasie, PA
Celebrate fall with live music, local makers, food, and seasonal activities.
Sunday, October 4 • 10am–8pm; Live Sound Experience at 2pm
Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton, NJ
Explore a free immersive sound installation designed around listening, sound, and attention.
Monday, October 5 • 6:30–8:30pm
VFW Post 9788, Horsham, PA
Create beaded messages of hope while supporting people affected by breast cancer.
Tuesday, October 6–Sunday, October 25 • Various Times
Bristol Riverside Theatre, Bristol, PA
Celebrate spooky season with a quick-witted, campy take on the classic tale of Dracula.
Wednesday, October 7 • 6–8:30pm
Fox & Holly, Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Connect with local women entrepreneurs while supporting Main St. and the local breast cancer community.
Wednesday, October 7 & 14 • 6:30–7:30pm
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia, PAExplore the historic estate after dark while hearing haunting stories from its past.
Wednesday, October 7 • 6–8:30pm
The Fox Den Wellness, Exton, PAEnjoy yoga, a sound bath, and a four-course seasonal vegan dinner in a retreat setting in the woods.
Wednesday, October 7 • 6–10pm
Doylestown, PA
Celebrate spooky season with an outdoor screening of the cult classic.
Wednesday, October 7 • 6:30pm
Grundy Library, Bristol, PA
Explore ghost hunting and paranormal investigation with local author Dawn Schofield.
Friday, October 9 • 12–8pm + Saturday October 10 • 12–8pm + Sunday
October 11 • 12–6pm
Fall Park, Philadelphia, PA
Shop more than 80 local makers offering art, clothing, jewelry, home goods, and more.
Saturday, October 10 • 9:15–10:30am
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, Devon, PA
Explore seasonal change through guided meditation and a mindful walk through the gardens.
Saturday, October 10 • 10–11am
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia, PA
Practice yoga outdoors along the Poquessing Creek on the grounds of the historic estate.
Saturday, October 10 • 11am–3pm
Warminster Community Park, Warminster, PA
Meet local animal rescues and enjoy vendors, food, music, raffles, and more while supporting Wet Nose Rescue. (Rain date 10/11.)
Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11 • 11am–6pm
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Enjoy live entertainment, seasonal food, shopping, and fall festivities throughout the Village.
Saturday, October 10 • 12–1:30pm
Old City, Philadelphia, PA
Explore Philadelphia’s vegetarian and vegan history during a guided walk through Old City.
Saturday, October 10 • 2–4pm
Grounds For Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ
Welcome autumn through an immersive experience combining Japanese taiko drumming and dance.
Saturday, October 10 • 5–9pm
Friends Village, Newtown, PA
Go full 1970s with a DJ, disco dancing, Hustle lesson, and performances supporting Friends Village.
Saturday, October 10–Sunday, November 1 • Various Times
Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, PA
Rock out to the big hair, big energy, and classic ’80s anthems of this Tony-nominated musical.
Sunday, October 11 • 11am–5pm
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA
Stroll Germantown Avenue for art, makers, live entertainment, and fall festivities.
Sunday, October 11 • 12–5pm
Michener Art Museum, Doylestown, PA
Explore the museum and its special exhibitions with free admission.
Sunday, October 11 • 2–3:30pm
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol, PA
Learn about mushroom ecology and identification before heading onto the trails to see what you can find.
Monday, October 12 • 11am–5pm
Penn Treaty Park, Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate Indigenous cultures with performances, speakers, workshops, vendors, food, and community gathering.
Wednesday, October 14 • 6–8pm
Dharma Bums, New Hope, PA
Stitch and connect during this free community sewing, embroidery, and mending circle.
Thursday, October 15 • 7:30–9:30pm
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia, PA
Watch the 1932 horror classic Vampyr accompanied by an original live score.
Friday, October 16 • 6–9pm
State Street, Newtown, PA
Enjoy a pink-themed block party supporting Main St. and the local breast cancer community.
Friday, October 16 • 8pm
Churchville Nature Center, Churchville, PA
Explore the autumn night sky during an evening program at Churchville Nature Center’s Pleiades Observatory.
Saturday, October 17 • 9am–4pm
Clark Park, Philadelphia, PA
Browse the flea market and visit Animal ACTivists of Philly for vegan samples and animal sanctuary fundraising.
Saturday, October 17 • 10am–4pm
Bristol Borough, PA
Celebrate Bristol’s history, architecture, and community during this town-wide tradition.
Saturday, October 17 • 11:30am–1:30pm
Mary E. Sheridan Park, Lambertville, NJ
Watch costumed pups parade through Lambertville while supporting local animal causes.
Saturday, October 17 • 4pm
Slate Hill Cemetery, Yardley, PA
Explore one of Bucks County’s oldest cemeteries during a special October ghost tour presented by the Lower Makefield Township Historical Commission.
Saturday, October 17 • 5–11pm
The TileWorks, Doylestown, PA
Enter a gothic masquerade with fire performances, music, dancing, storytelling, and a ceremonial bronze pour. 21+.
Saturday, October 17 • 10am–5pm + Sunday, October 18 • 10am–4pm
Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Richboro, PA
Shop more than 130 fine artists and craftspeople with demonstrations, live music, and fall scenery.
Sunday, October 18 • 10am–4pm
Kennett Square, PA
Browse approximately 100 antique, vintage, and handmade vendors.
Sunday, October 18 • 5–7pm
Healing Thyme Studio, Bristol, PA
Paint alongside the Lower Bucks Paranormal Society as paranormal activity and their equipment help guide the creative process.
Tuesday, October 20 • 1–4pm
AOY Art Center, Yardley, PA
Explore Japanese floating-ink marbling and nature-inspired fish printing during this adults-only workshop.
Wednesday, October 21 • 7pm
Dharma Bums, New Hope, PA
Catch an eclectic evening of local musicians during this free community open mic.
Thursday, October 22 • 4–6pm
The Roof on Main, Doylestown, PA
Gather for a rooftop happy hour supporting Main St. and the local breast cancer community.
Thursday, October 22 • 7–8:30pm
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia, PA
Make spell jars, wands, painted pumpkins, and more during an adults-only night inside the historic mansion.
Friday, October 23 • 6:30–8:30pm
Croydon Woods Nature Preserve, Croydon, PA
Use blacklights to discover glowing plants, fungi, wildlife tracks, and other surprises after dark.
Friday, October 23 • 7–9pm
Churchville Nature Center, Churchville, PA
Gather around the campfire and explore the animals that come alive after dark.
Friday, October 23 • 7–10pm
Graeme Park, Horsham, PA
Explore Bucks County’s haunted lore with medium and author Laurie Hull, spooky live chamber music, appetizers, and a Halloween cocktail hour.
Friday, October 23 • 7:30pm
Cairnwood Estate, Bryn Athyn, PA
Step inside historic Cairnwood for an enchanted evening of masks, mystery, and imagination.
Saturday, October 24 • 10am–3pm
The Discovery Center, Philadelphia, PA
Enjoy yoga, movement, wellness activities, canoeing, nature experiences, live music, and more.
Saturday, October 24 • 11am–2pm
Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton, NJ
Refresh your wardrobe sustainably by swapping clothing instead of buying new.
Saturday, October 24 • 12–3pm
Glen Foerd, Philadelphia, PA
Take out a canoe, rowboat, or kayak to explore the Poquessing Creek and Delaware River.
Saturday, October 24 • 4pm
Ukrainian American Sport Center — Tryzub, North Wales, PA
Celebrate Ukrainian culture and fall with live music, a Ukrainian DJ, festive food, drinks, and community fun. Free admission and parking.
Saturday–Sunday, October 24–25 • 12–5pm
Asbury Park, NJ
Shop local makers offering art, vintage finds, fashion, jewelry, wellness products, and more.
Saturday, October 24 • 5:30–9pm
Doylestown, PA
Enjoy live music while supporting Main St. and Stage United.
Sunday, October 25 • 12–4pm
Mill Street, Bristol, PA
Come for my yoga class at 9am, then stay to stroll Mill Street for shopping, food, drinks, and community happenings.
Monday, October 26 • 6–7:30pm
Peace Valley Nature Center, Doylestown, PA
Explore the park after dark while learning about the moon and its effects on life on Earth.
Monday, October 26 • 6–8pm
Healing Thyme Studio, Bristol, PA
Learn to paint your pet with acrylics during this beginner-friendly workshop with all materials included.
Tuesday, October 27 • 8pm
Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
Experience traditional Georgian dance, athletic movement, and music from the internationally renowned company.
Thursday, October 29 • 3:30–5pm
Yardley, PAHear strange stories from along the Delaware Canal before experiencing Canal-O-Ween after dark.
Thursday, October 29 • 6–9pm
Bristol, PA
Explore an alternative Halloween market featuring local artists, makers, and vendors.
Friday, October 30 • 6–9pm
Doylestown, PACelebrate Mischief Night by toilet-papering the Main St. founders’ house to raise money for local breast cancer patients.
Saturday, October 31 • 8am–12pm
Pennypack Community Center, Hatboro, PA
Kick off Halloween with Hatboro’s annual 5K and walk through the borough.
Saturday, October 31 • 10am
Newtown Borough, PA
Watch costumed witches trade broomsticks for bicycles during a three-mile Halloween ride through town.
Saturday, October 31 •Saturday, October 31 • 10–11:30am.
Won Buddhism of Philadelphia, Glenside, PA
Explore Buddhist practice through a special Dharma Art program at the temple.
*** ONGOING THROUGHOUT OCTOBER ***
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol, PA
Celebrate SLNC’s 60th anniversary through nature-inspired artwork and outdoor murals by Bristol artist Wm. “Roger” Clark.
Briar Bush Nature Center, Abington, PA
Slow down and reconnect with the natural world through guided mindfulness experiences in nature.
Philadelphia, PA
Explore special plant-based menus at vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants throughout Philadelphia.
Peddler’s Village, Lahaska, PA
Wander among more than 100 handmade scarecrows displayed throughout the Village.
Doylestown, PA
Discover creative scarecrows displayed throughout downtown Doylestown.
Bristol Borough, PA
Walk historic Bristol after dark while hearing eerie tales and local legends.
Bristol Borough, PA
Explore Bristol’s historic cemetery after dark through stories of those buried there.
Lambertville, NJ
Discover elaborate Halloween scenes, glowing sculptures, and handmade displays throughout town.
Bucks County, PA
Support Main St. and local breast cancer patients through specials at participating local businesses.
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA
Celebrate Halloween with a week of seasonal happenings throughout the neighborhood.
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