Put together your favorite fall looks and get ready for the fun, food and foliage that come with farm and harvest festival season in Greater Philadelphia.
Farms, fields, flower gardens, festivals and favorite attractions across the region serve up fresh air and autumn adventure this time of year, along with seasonal treats like apple cider donuts, pumpkin ales, fresh honey and homemade ice cream.
Spend a sunny weekend afternoon enjoying quintessential autumn activities like apple picking, pumpkin carving, cider sipping, horse-drawn hayriding, scavenger hunting, corn maze exploring, farmer’s market shopping and more at countryside destinations like Shady Brook Farm and Peddler’s Village, as well as at urban attractions including Morris Arboretum & Gardens and the Wyck Historic House & Garden.
Admission is free for most festivals (unless noted), with charges for some pick-your-own activities, rides, mazes, food and drink.
This oasis of quiet fields and modest 18th-century farm buildings is where gardening first took root in America.
Today at Bartram’s Garden, visitors can go bird watching, catch a breeze along the River Trail, stroll through the fragrant flower gardens, or visit the riverside meadow, which brims with grasses and wildflowers.
With its riverfront location and beautiful view of the Philadelphia skyline, Bartram’s Garden also appeals to more active visitors.
The dock, with access to the lower Schuylkill River, is a popular put-in for boats.
Kids crave fun and adventure, and Philadelphia delivers with an array of spectacular sites, plentiful parks and all-age attractions sure to create fond family memories.
Start at Philly’s most iconic kid-friendly institutions like The Franklin Institute (the region’s most popular science museum), the Philadelphia Zoo (America’s oldest zoo) or Sesame Place (a Sesame Street-themed amusement park).
Then explore attractions like the American Helicopter Museum or Museum of Illusions, frolic in interactive play areas and green spaces like Sister Cities Park and Smith Memorial Playground, find educational fun at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education or Fireman’s Hall Museum, and reconnect with nature at the Elmwood Park Zoo, Ringing Rocks Park or on a working farm adventure.
No matter where you roam, the destinations below offer a variety of collaborative and engaging experiences the entire family can enjoy.
Read on for the top things to do with kids in Greater Philadelphia.
Looking for more family-friendly things to do? Check out more great in-depth articles on our For Kids & Families page.