Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood
After-dark fountain show in the Main Fountain Garden, most Fridays through Sundays through November 1. Saturday runs are October 24 and 31. Bring your own chair. Reserved seating on the Conservatory Overlook is an optional add-on.
Every date coming up · 8:15 PM
- Sat Oct 24
- Sun Oct 25
- Fri Oct 30
- Sat Oct 31
- Sun Nov 1
More at Longwood Gardens
Harvest Displays at Longwood
Pumpkins, gourds and late-blooming annuals arranged in the Rose Arbor, the Peirce-du Pont House Plaza and the Idea Garden. Easy photo stops, included with Gardens admission.
Garden Railway at Longwood
Model trains, steam, diesel and electric, run along nearly 500 feet of track set among foliage and flowering plants. It returns every fall for its 24th year and comes free with Gardens admission.
Autumn's Colors
Six weeks of fall color outdoors, with the Chrysanthemum Festival opening under glass on October 16. Gardens stay open to nine on Friday through Sunday, closed Tuesdays. Timed tickets required.
Around the same time
Rice's Market (Tuesdays)
Thirty acres of flea market, farm stands and antique dealers going since the 1870s. Gates at 7am and it thins out by midday, so come early and bring cash.
Bird Town Bird Walk on the Pennypack Trail
A morning bird walk with the Liberty Bird Alliance on the third Tuesday of the month at Lorimer Park in Abington. Free, run by the county parks environmental educator's office.
Executive Scramble
Nine simulated holes before work with a rotating cast of local business people. Ninety minutes, no handicap required, and the point is the conversation between shots as much as the golf.