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Militia Hill Hawk Watch

Ambler community

Volunteers count migrating raptors from the deck at Militia Hill all through October, and anyone can climb up and watch. Free parking, an accessible lower deck, bring binoculars.

When: Thu, Oct 1 – Sat, Oct 31 Where: Militia Hill observation deck, Fort Washington State Park, Fort Washington Hosted by: Fort Washington State Park

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Birding Event: Fall Migration at Militia Hill

community

Tue, Oct 6 · 8:00 AM–11:00 AM · Militia Hill Hawk Watch platform

Three hours on the hawk watch platform with birder Sharon Meeker, timed for when all sixteen East Coast raptor species are moving. Binoculars to borrow, registration through Morris Arboretum.

Around the same time

Fall Fest Weekend

West Chester festival

Sun, Sep 27 · Highland Orchards

The farm switches to fall mode for the weekend: hayrides, the corn maze, apple picking and cider donuts out of the bakery. Runs weekends into November.

Gay Street Open-Air Market

West Chester market

Sun, Sep 27 · Gay Street between Matlack and Darlington Streets

The last weekend of the season for the street closure. Four blocks of Gay Street without cars, restaurant tables in the road, shops open on either side.

His & Hers Bingo

Sellersville community

Sun, Sep 27 · Sellersville Fire Department

A bingo with the prize baskets split between his and hers, run by the fire department on Main Street. No start time posted yet on the department calendar.