Fall has arrived in Downtown Philly, and with it comes a season full of apples, pumpkins, and cozy family fun! Whether you’re looking for the best festive fall festivals, or fantastic fall adventures for the kids, we’ve got you covered. Check out our ultimate guide to all the fall happenings in the city and surrounding area—because the magic of the season is even better when shared with family.
Fall Festivals in Philly
Nothing says fall quite like colorful leaves, crisp air, and a day spent at a harvest festival! From pumpkin patches and hayrides to live music and seasonal treats, Downtown Philly and nearby neighborhoods are packed with family-friendly festivals that celebrate the best of autumn. Gather the kids, sip some cider, and make lasting memories at these can’t-miss fall celebrations.
Philly Fall Nature Festival at John Heinz Wildlife Refuge: September 13th, 10 - 3
Celebrate Fall with all day archery, birding at the boardwalk, guided walks, nature crafts, resource tables, food, and music! Meet live animals from Elmwood Park Zoo at 11 am and from Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation at 1 pm. The Friends of Heinz Refuge will present awards for the photo contest at 12 pm. Free!
Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest at The Kimmel Center: September 13th, 11-3
Enjoy live performances, activities, ticket deals, giveaways and venue tours at the Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest!
Frankford Fall Festival: September 20th, 12-5
Enjoy food, live music, vendors, and fall family fun! This is a free community event for all!
Woodford Apple & Pawpaw Festival: September 20th, 11-4
Enjoy all things Apple and Pawpaw at the Woodford Mansion! Enjoy free activities including apple and pawpaw tasting, pumpkin painting, tours of the mansion, and more!
South Philly Food Co-Op Harvest Jawn: September 21st, 12-4
This annual festival block party style event will feature food trucks, a craft fair, live music, and lots of family fun!
Ants on a Log Fall Concert at Queen Memorial Library: September 29th, 4:30-5:30
Library friends age 12 and under & families are invited to the Ants' Fall concert!
Fall Float Open Swim: September 27th, 1:00 - 3:00
Enjoy a cozy night of swimming in the heated pool and have fun with all the different floats!
17th Annual South Street Oktoberfest: September 27th, 12 - 8
South Street Oktoberfest is an all day festival complete with live music, German dancers, competitions, games, face painting, and of course German food and drinks! This is a family-friendly festival and free to attend!
Girard Park Gena Autumn Market: October 4th, 11-5
Enjoy local makers, food, live music and kids activities!
Northern Liberties Fall Festival: October 12th, 11-5
Head to Northern Liberties for their Fall Festival on October 12th! Enjoy vendors, seasonal treats, live music and more!
Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts: October 12th, 11-5
The Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill! This family-friendly and pet-friendly event features live art demonstrations, children's activities, live music, food and drink, and shopping!
Applefest at Fox Chase Farm: October 18th, 12-4
Applefest is at Fox Chase Farm on October 18th! Admission is $5.00 for adults and children ages 3 and up. PLEASE NOTE: FOX CHASE FARM IS CASH-ONLY.
Included in $5 admissions is fresh pressed apple cider, hayrides, candle dipping, apple butter tasting, games, live music, pumpkin painting, and more. Bring extra cash for apple butter, local honey, pumpkins, and food truck. This is an outdoor event.
The Farm at Awbury Harvest Fest: October 26th, 11-5
Head to the Farm for their annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy great food and drinks, live music, games and activities for the whole family!
Fall Harvest Happenings in the Philadelphia Area
Looking to venture beyond the city for even more autumn fun? The Philadelphia suburbs are filled with family-friendly fall festivals that are worth the short drive. From sprawling pumpkin patches and apple orchards to hayrides, corn mazes, and local fairs, these nearby celebrations bring all the cozy, seasonal vibes. Pack up the kids and make a day of it—because some of the best fall memories happen just outside the city limits.
Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards (Brookhaven, PA): September 6th - November 2nd
Linvilla Orchards will feature Pumpkinland this fall, with daytime ticketed activities like hayrides, mazes, apple blaster target shooting, and other activities! After dark, there are moonlight hayrides, a Witch's house, and a campfire with cider and marshmallows.
FallFest at Shady Brook Farm (Yardley, PA): September 12th - October 30th
This annual event features hay rides, animals, games for kids, the Barn of horror, a corn maze, and pick your own pumpkins, sunflowers, and apples. They also have FallFest after dark, which includes live music, bonfires, a moonlit maze and the Eerie Illuminations Halloween Light Show Wagon Ride!
Fall Festival/Adventure Farm at Hellericks Farm (Doylestown, PA): September 12th - October 31st
This 18 acre Adventure Farm includes hayrides, a corn maze, farm animals, slides and a playground, and 40 plus activities for children and adults. There are also fresh backed goods, pumpkins, squash and gourds to choose from!
Fall Harvest Weekends at Johnson's Farm (Medford, NJ): Weekends September through October
Head over the bridge to Johnson's Farm, for pick your own pumpkins, hayrides, live music, gem mining and duck races. There is also a corn maze, Discovery Barnyard Playground and Animal Farm, and food!
Fall Festival Weekends at Charlann Farms (Morrisville, PA): Weekends, September 20th - October 26th, 10:00 - 5:00
Charlann Farms has fall festival weekends that includes fall festival games and activities, a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin picking and much more!
Fall Festival Weekends at Snipes Farm (Morrisville, PA): Weekends, September 27th - October 26th
Hayrides, pick your own pumpkins, and the Land of Scarecrows are just a few of the fun activities to do at Snipes Farm! Walk the maze, meet the farm animals, and enjoy cider and donuts too!
Scarecrows in the Village at Peddler's Village (Lahaska, PA), September 8th - October 26th
Head to Peddler's Village for their autumn tradition of Scarecrows in the Village! Over 150 scarecrows line the brick pathways! The display is free and guests can vote on their favorite scarecrow. Also available are Scarecrow-Making Workshops on September 13, 14, 20 and 27, and the Scarecrow Festival on September 13th & 14th.
Fall is a season made for family adventures—whether it’s picking pumpkins, wandering through corn mazes, or enjoying a crisp afternoon at a local harvest festival. With so many ways to celebrate in and around Philadelphia, you’re sure to find the perfect outing to make lasting memories. Grab a cozy sweater, sip some cider, and soak up all the festive fun this beautiful season has to offer.
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(Event dates and times are subject to change. Please check with the venue before heading to the event.)
