Symphony of Horror Illuminated Fountain Performance
New this year: clips from the 1922 vampire film Nosferatu projected onto Longwood's fountains, scored live on the Longwood Organ by Peter Richard Conte, then a spooky live organ playlist. Free with Gardens admission, and reserved seating is an extra $22.
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
Made Over Time: James Atkins and Dane Tilghman
Two long-career painters, James Atkins and Dane Tilghman, share the walls at Moody Jones Gallery on York Road. The show runs through November 13 and the gallery is open Thursday to Saturday, noon to 5.
Berman Museum: Emily Wells, Fever
A multi-media installation made by visiting artist-in-residence Emily Wells together with Ursinus students, on view at the Berman through November 24. Free, Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4.
Olivia Fredricks: Corner of My Eye at Arcadia's Harrison Gallery
An exhibition by Olivia Fredricks hangs in Arcadia's Harrison Gallery through Nov. 22. The gallery is open whenever University Commons is: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. weekends.