Breelyn Webb

As Fall and Spooky Season begin, here is a list of fall activities to do with friends and family. With on-campus and virtual events as well as things to do within about a half-hour drive of campus, there is something for everyone to get their fall on! Remember to wear your masks when required and stay safe!

On-Campus Virtual Events

These events are held via zoom! Each link includes all meeting ID and password information.

• The Magic of Gary Ferrar
  • October 7^th, 5:00 PM, hosted by Hillel
  • An hour of magic with Gary Ferrar, mentalist and magician.
• Halloween Costume and Baking Party
  • Friday, October 30^th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Dress up and make some treats on zoom!

On-Campus Events

These events are held on campus, RSVP is required. Each link will take you to the event page where you can do so. Masks are required.

• Painting Without a Twist (October 5^th)
  • 12:15 PM, Duck Pond Tent, hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership. Masks are required!
  • An hour-long painting session led by a painting instructor just like Painting with a Twist.
• Painting Without a Twist (October 22^nd)
  • 3:00 PM, Duck Pond Tent, hosted by Student Engagement and Leadership. Masks are required!
  • Another opportunity for an hour-long painting session led by a painting instructor.

Off-Campus Events and Things to do

These events and suggestions are a short drive away from campus!

• The Philly Drive-In presented by T-Mobile
  • Fairmount Park, Center City Philadelphia, about 35 minutes away from campus.
  • Drive-In Halloween movies all October long! Tickets are free but do not guarantee entry. These are first come first serve events, so plan on arriving early to get a good spot. The next set of tickets are available starting October 8th at 10 AM.
• Fall Festival Flea Market
  • Saturday, October 17^th, 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM
  • Smart Décor & More
    • About a 20-minute drive from campus! Masks are required for this event!
  • Fall Festival complete with a flea market, food, and other activities.
• Fall Food Truck Festival
  • October 24^th, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hosted by the Shops at Valley Forge
  • About a half-hour drive from campus, the site does not state if masks are required.
  • A free admission and parking food truck festival at the Shops at Valley Square with pay as you go food trucks and other vendors.
• Painting with a Twist
  • Price range $35+
  • Jenkintown Studio, a short 25-minute drive from campus. Masks are required.
  • Good for a group, and for those that like the twist of bringing in beverages and snacks that the on-campus version doesn’t offer.
  • Choose from fall and Halloween themed canvases this month; it’s Fall y’all.
• Hammer and Stain
  • Price range $30+
  • The Holland Studio is a short 25-minute drive from campus.
  • Best with 2+ people; masks are required.
  • Hammer and Stain is a cute little shop where you can create your own woodwork project, doormat, and other décor with the help of their team. They offer in-house sessions with both private and public workshops, and also have take-home kits for purchase!
    • Choose from Fall and Halloween themed workshops this month to add to your fall décor.
  • You leave the same day with your own beautiful creation! They encourage bringing in snacks and drinks for your workshop!
• Oktoberfest
  • Tickets are $4, masks are required, and the event is outdoors.
  • Saturday, October 17^th
  • The Pennypack Mill, a 15-minute drive from campus
  • Flea market and Craft Fair: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Kid-friendly activities and games: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • DJ & Live band!
  • Food, games, face painting, music, and shopping!