Halloween Special
Ride in costume from Market Street to Glen Mills and back, ninety minutes, with treats handed out along the way. Layover at the 1880s station and the picnic grove. Departures at noon and two.
Every date coming up · 12:00 PM
- Sat Oct 24
- Sun Oct 25
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Soldiers and Trains
Reenactors ride the vintage cars to Glen Mills in uniforms spanning several wars, with field gear and firearms out on the tables. Two departures, noon and 2:30. Thirty dollars for adults.
Soldiers and Trains on the West Chester Railroad
A two-hour vintage train run down to Glen Mills with living-history military encampments waiting at the other end. Tickets start at thirty dollars and the noon departure is the only one.
Fall Foliage Express
Ninety minutes through the Chester Creek Valley to Glen Mills and back in heated cars. Layover at the 1880s station with a picnic grove and Red Brick Winery next door. Departures at 10, noon and 2.
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.
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.
Autumn Avian Adventures: Murmuration & Migrations
A guided morning walk across Stroud's meadows and woods hunting migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl. Bring binoculars. Registration goes through Natural Lands, and the preserve itself is free.