September flew by but don't worry because October is here with all sorts of fall festivities! Take part in the Hulmeville 5k, solve the Clue murder mystery, attend one or several Oktoberfests, or see Blues Traveler live. Are you looking to venture outside of the area for the weekend? No problem. We also have happenings for those wanting a city weekend or a short hop across the Delaware River for an event. Check out our list of what's happening this weekend and make your plans.

Blues Traveler At Parx Casino

When: Friday, September 30 at 8 p.m.

Where: Xcite Center at Parx Casino

2999 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020

The hook brings you to Parx to see Blues Traveler this Friday! Over 30 years ago, the band formed in Princeton, New Jersey while the members were in high school and have since grown, putting out 13 studio albums and counting. They have received many accolades and appeared on Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with David Letterman, Austin City Limits, and more. Don't miss your chance to see the band live this weekend!

Snipes Fall Harvest Festival Weekends

When: Every weekend from Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 30

Where: Snipes Farm and Education Center

890 W Bridge St, Morrisville, PA 19067

Join Snipes throughout the month of October for fall fun each weekend! Activities include horse and wagon rides, pumpkin picking, natural trail walks, scavenger hunts, a straw bale maze, and more. Admission is $10 to enjoy the fun of this family-friendly event!

Hortulus Farm Harvest Market VIP Evening

When: Friday, September 30 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: 60 Thompson Mill Road, Newtown, Pa 18940

Purchase tickets for Hortulus Farm's VIP dinner, featuring complimentary wine, farm-harvested fare, and live music! Indulge in a food tasting by their two chefs, hard cider, horse-drawn farm tours, a make-your-own bouquet bar, and more fall fun. Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased here!

Bristol Fall Festival

When: Saturday, October 1

Where: Bristol Township Municipal Park

2501 Bath Road, Bristol, Pa 19007

Join the fall festivities for family fun this weekend! Browse the various vendors and delicious food trucks while enjoying live music from a DJ. The festival has something for everyone! Kids' activities include bounce houses, games, hayrides, face paintings, bingo, and crafts. The Senior Center will also be selling raffles, Boscov's Friends Helping Friends shopping passes, lottery tree, and more. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page.

Newtown Market Day

When: Saturday, October 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Court Street Inn and Surrounding Streets

Newtown Historic Association welcomes the community to join together for Newtown Borough's annual tradition of Market Day! It's a day to celebrate the town's beginnings, paying homage to what life was like when farmers and craftspeople brought livestock, produce, and hand-forged wares to the area to sell. Market Day has evolved to host over 100 artists and craftspeople of the area, along with live music, artisan food, pie eating and corn shucking contests, a puppet show, scarecrow stuffings, and more for the family-friendly event.

Hulmeville “Run While You Can” 5k and 1 Mile Walk

When: Saturday, October 1

Where: Neshaminy Shore Club Picnic Park

13 Beaver Street, Hulmeville, Pa 19047

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the small town of Hulmeville with the town's 5k and 1-mile walk event this weekend! Make your way through town and enjoy post-race refreshments, a t-shirt, and free entry to the beer garden and food trucks! Register here.

Wine & Tapas Train Rides

When: Fall Weekends

Where: New Hope Railroad

32 W Bridge St, New Hope, PA 18938

Climb aboard the New Hope Railroad for the wine & tapas pairing train ride for a true first-class experience! Hop on the early twentieth-century dining cars and take a two-hour journey to the heart of Buckingham Valley. Your party will be served locally sourced wines from one of the parlor car hosts, along with a small assortment of delicious eats paired specifically to each wine. Book your tickets online today for this train ride among several others to try!

Clue on Stage

When: Recurring Fridays and Saturdays through Friday, September 30 to Saturday, October 15

Where: Town and Country Players Inc.

4158 York Road, Buckingham, Pa 18912

Come solve the Clue mystery in the theater this weekend! The play is adapted from the 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and the classic board game from Hasbro. Figure out which of the six mysterious guests in the mansion has committed the murder of the dinner party host. Purchase your tickets online today!

Sockey Hockey Season

When: 6-week series starting Thursday, September 29 – Thursday, November 3

Where: Lower Makefield Township (LMT) Community Center

1550 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley, PA 19067

Get your child active this fall with sockey hockey! Participants must be in grades 1-4 and ready to have a fun time in a welcoming environment. The series is for 6 weeks on Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. A resident price is $163 and nonresidents go for $188. Register for hockey fun here!

New Jersey Weekend Happenings

Quilts in the Mill Show

When: Friday, September 30 – Sunday, October 2

Where: Prallsville Mill

33 Risler St, Stockton, NJ 08559

Courthouse Quilters Guild is proud to present the 2022 Quilts in the Mill Show and Boutique this weekend! Over 200 handmade quilts will be on display along with vendors, raffles, door prizes, and more! A portion of the proceeds from the weekend goes to the Delaware Valley Society. Attend to see the talent of locals firsthand!

Kids Hike & Scavenger Hunt with Author Wendy Gorton

When: Sunday, October 2

Where: The Frenchtown Book Shop

28 Bridge Street, Frenchtown, NJ 08825

Join author and science educator Wendy Gorton for a hike and scavenger hunt to celebrate her new book, “50 Hikes With Kids” for NJ, PA, and NY. The books reveal the perfect trails for little legs — safe, short, little elevation gain, and fun! Hike along the Delaware River and nature activities with a healthy snack and book signing at the end. Tickets are $26 per family up to four and are available here.

Nature Walk with Phone Apps

When: Sunday, October 2

Where: Dvoor Farm Wagon House

Frenchtown Flemington Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822

Hunterdon Land Trust is offering a guided hike to learn how different phone apps can help you identify and document the natural world around you. You will learn to use the apps to record observations of birds, plants, insects, and other wildlife. No prior experience or identification skills are required. RSVP to emily@hunterdonlandtrust.org or call 908-237-4582.

Readington Hop Farm Oktoberfest

When: Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2

Where: Readington Hop Farm

937 US-HWY 202 South, Neshanic Station, NJ 08853

Celebrate Readington Hop Farm's first Oktoberfest all weekend long! The brewery will be releasing specialty Oktoberfest beers next door and Marketplace Vendor Events will have craft vendors on the farm to browse. Live German music by “Not Another Oompah Band” will be heard all over the farm while you participate in face painting, axe throwing, and a german outfit competition! Entry is free!

City Weekend Happenings

Farm-to-Table Dinner Fundraiser

When: Thursday, September 29

Where: 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19138

Attend the farm-to-table harvest celebration plus fundraiser to benefit Food Moxie's work supporting growing, cooking, and eating healthy food for 15 years. The event will feature live music by local artists, food by students from Food Moxie, craft beer and wine, a live auction, and more!

Walnut Street Theatre Ticket Sales

When: Starting Tuesday, October 4

Where: https://walnutstreettheatre.org/

The theatre's 214th season is upon us! Starting this month tickets begin to go on sale, starting with ROCKY, the Musical on October 4. Watch and sing along to “Eye of the Tiger” and “Gonna Fly Now” in the Rocky story. Upcoming ticket sales include Cinderella in November, Last of the Red Hot Lovers in January, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof in February, and Escape to Margaritaville in March.

Queertoberfest

When: Sunday, October 2 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Love City Brewing Company

1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

An elevated yet classic Bavarian celebration with beer, food, and entertainment is here! Enjoy a German Opera/Operetta performance featuring a cast of LGBTQ+ opera singers headlined by drag queen and opera singing legend Sapphira Cristal. In addition, there is a Drag & Burlesque show, German Electro and Techno dance party, yodeling & costume contests, and more. Love City's full menu of drinks will be available for purchase, including mocktails and soft drinks. Admission is $20 and may be purchased here or at the door.

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