Fall Festivals & Frightening Fun

From fabulous fall festivals to frightening fun, Bucks County has everything you need to embrace the 2025 autumn season during one of the most picturesque times of year in the countryside. 

GHOST TOURS OF NEW HOPE

When: Saturdays in October & November

Where: New Hope

Fall may be known for its beauty, but it is also one of the spookiest times of year and Bucks County has plenty of ways to terrify you during the month of October. Grab a flashlight and take to the streets with Ghost Tours of New Hope to hear the chilling tales of the area's former residents who may have never left during a lantern-led walk. Meet at Ferry & Main Streets Corner at 7:45 p.m.

SCARECROWS IN THE VILLAGE

When: September 8 - October 26, 2025

Where: Peddler’s Village

Every September & October, Peddler’s Village hosts a famous scarecrow display that brings visitors from around the world. For six fun-filled weeks, view scarecrows along the winding pathways of the Village. Make sure to head to the Scarecrow Festival (September 13 & 14) for a weekend of fall family fun including scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin painting, live musical entertainment, and children’s activities.  

SHADY BROOK FARM FALLFEST

When: September 12 - October 30, 2025

Where: Shady Brook Farm

Come to FallFest for fun day and night without the fright! Go pumpkin picking, scenic wagon rides, spooky snacks, barnyard animals, ghoulish ghouls, bonfires, and a 5-acre corn maze.

DOYLESTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL

When: September 6 & 7, 2025

Where: Doylestown

The popular juried art festival will be hosting its popular event throughout downtown Doylestown to spotlight talented artists, musicians, and other partners.

BOLTON MANSION'S FALL FESTIVAL

When: September 13, 2025

Where: Historic Bolton Mansion

Kick off the fall season with Bolton Mansion's Fall Festival! They’ll have a variety of delicious food trucks, beer/cocktail garden, lots of crafters/vendors for your shopping needs, moonbounces, petting zoo, face painting, balloon art, revolutionary war encampment, a DJ and more!

YARDLEY HARVEST DAY

When: September 20, 2025

Where: Yardley

Located in Downtown Yardley Borough, Harvest Day is one of the Borough’s most treasured and popular traditions. The event is scheduled, as rain or shine. In addition to a wide variety of handmade crafts & artwork, great food, local and civic groups, and businesses, there will be Live Music and Entertainment in the field.

NEW HOPE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

When: September 27 & 28, 2025

Where: New Hope-Solebury High School Parking Lots

Over 160 juried fine Artists and Craftsmen will exhibit using media such as oil paintings, watercolors, pastels, sculpture, fine and fun jewelry, ceramics, works in wood, fiber, furniture, wearable art, glass art, photography, outsider art, and more. The Festival takes place at the New Hope – Solebury High School parking lot, just a few minutes walk from the center of the business district, and there is a free bus from the Festival parking to South Main St at the Bucks County Playhouse.

THE COUNT’S HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

When: September 13 - November 2, 2025

Where: Sesame Place® Philadelphia

Come in costume and celebrate silly, not-too-spooky fun at The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place! The park will be transformed into a family-friendly Halloween haven and guests can enjoy trick-or-treating around the park, Halloween-themed shows and parades, participating in the interactive Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt, and unique photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite furry friends dressed up in costume!

FALL FEST AT COLEMAN HAY FARMS

When: Weekends September 27 - October 19, 2025

Where: Coleman Hay Farms

Hayride through the cow pastures to see their Texas Longhorns & Beef Cattle, say hello to their Highland Cattle & Nigerian Dwarf Goats, purchase some pumpkins, corn stalks, or straw bales, hitch a ride on their horse-drawn carriage, and munch on some sweet treats and pretzels! 

SLEEPY HOLLOW HAUNTED ACRES

When: Weekends September 17 - November 1, 2025

Where: Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres

Located just up 95 from Philadelphia, Sleepy Hollow Haunted Acres offers a bone-chilling walking tour throughout the premises. Venture into the hallow for frights at every turn. Dare to enter the gates of the field as you wander through the ruins of a bewitched village haunted by ghosts of the outlaws and outcasts that once lived there. 

FALL FESTIVAL AT HELLERICK'S

When: Weekends September 12 - October 31, 2025

Where: Hellerick's Adventure Farm

Hellerick’s Fall Festival will feature a 5-acre corn maze, hundreds of pumpkins and gourds, and over 50 unique attractions, plus its signature attractions, the Barn Yard mini golf course, aerial adventure, goat yoga and goat adventure, and silo climbing wall. Fresh baked goods and cider will be available on select weekends in September and every weekend in October. 

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT NONE SUCH FARM

When: Weekends in October

Where: None Such Farm Market

Come out to None Such Farm's annual Pumpkin Festival! They'll have delicious homemade food, live music, hayrides, pumpkin picking, and fun for the entire family.

PERKASIE FALL FESTIVAL

When: October 5, 2025

Where: Perkasie

Come out for an afternoon of fun at Perkasie’s annual Fall Fest. From 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. in the town center AND at Menlo Park. Free buses run between the 2 locations for those who do not wish to walk. It’s about 1/4 mile. Entertainment, acrobats, music, food trucks, huge vendor fair, pumpkin decorating, scarecrow making, games, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, crafts, tractor rides, and much much more. 

BUCKS COUNTY WINE TRAIL HARVEST CELEBRATION

When: October 11 - 12, 2025 

Where: Bucks County Wine Trail

Come and taste the fruits of our labor during our annual Harvest Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11 & 12. In addition to sampling a variety of award-winning locally made Bucks County wines, guests can sample freshly pressed grape juices that have not yet been fermented into wine. Please note: Harvest Celebration hours and events vary for each winery. Please check the winery for specific details.

HISTORIC FALLSINGTON DAY

When: October 11, 2025

Where: Historic Fallsington

Come out to this free, annual, outdoor event in Fallsington on October 11, 2025. The day will feature folksingers, puppet shows, jugglers, Colonial dancing, Native American dancing and culture, demonstrations of Colonial skills, and more. Visit the entire village to purchase some homemade crafts made by local artisans, buy new & used books, tour the historic museum buildings and other places throughout the town, purchase a homemade treat or two, and more.

BENSALEM FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

When: October 4, 2025 

Where: Bensalem Township Country Club

Bensalem celebrates community pride with family entertainment, music, food trucks, a beer garden and evening concert, and fireworks. The fun starts at 2:30 p.m. at the municipal complex on Byberry Road. The concert is set for 6 p.m. followed by fireworks at 8:15 p.m. Free shuttle from the overflow parking area at Bensalem High School. Accessible parking and shuttle from the senior center.

AUTUMN ALIVE! FALL FESTIVAL

When: October 18, 2025

Where: Quakertown

The Autumn Alive! Fall Festival focuses on fun and furry friends. There will be plenty of family fun to enjoy children’s activities, live entertainment all day on two stages, cupcake contests, a Food Court, Authors Corner, over 200 vendors & artists, and guests of age can enjoy samples of beer and wine in the Beer Garden. Make sure to dress up your pet in their Halloween best for their annual Pet Parade!

HISTORIC BRISTOL DAY

When: October 18, 2025

Where: Bristol

Come for a day of fun in this historic river town. The event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes entertainment, historical tours, crafters and vendors, an amazing car show, a sailing regatta, an antique boat show, children's activities, and a food court by the Delaware River.

APPLE FESTIVAL

When: November 1 & 2, 2025

Where: Peddler's Village

Celebrate Apple season in Bucks County with a weekend of family fun at the Peddler's Village Apple Festival Saturday & Sunday, November 1 & 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out for one of the most popular annual events in the greater Philadelphia region! This outdoor event is held rain or shine. Admission and most parking spaces are free. All attractions and food are pay-as-you-go. Peddler’s Village shops are open until 8 p.m. on Saturday.

SNIPES FARM FALL FESTIVAL

When: Weekends September 27 - October 26, 2025

Where: Snipes Farm & Education Center

As the leaves turn crimson red and cool nights return, Snipes invites you to bring your whole family to the Fall Festival Weekends to enjoy an authentic farm experience! From horse-drawn wagon rides to the Land of the Scarecrows and our gentle farm animals, the whole family is sure to have a good time. 

CHARLANN FARMS FALL FESTIVAL & HAYRIDE

When: September 20 - October 26, 2025 

Where: Charlann Farms

The Fall Festival is a ton of fun for families. The festival includes TONS of family fun like pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling, barrel train rides, pony rides, a corn pit, a corn maze, a huge Jump Pad, and much more! Hayrides will be offered on Weekends only. PYO pumpkins are an additional cost per pound. Purchase timed tickets online in advance through our website. 

QUAKERTOWN BOROUGH FALL FESTIVAL

When: October 11, 2025

Where: Quakertown

Enjoy a night filled with spooky games and tasty treats! A fun festival with various crafts and activities. Come out and get ready for Halloween! The 2025 Fall Festival will consist of your favorites: Hayrides, a scarecrow decorating contest, moon bounces, games, activities, a sensory tent, a costume contest, and many more of your favorites!

VALLEY OF FEAR ORIGINAL HAUNTED HAYRIDE

When: September 26 - November 1, 2025

Where: Feasterville

The Original Haunted Hayride will top all others in 2025! This is the 35th Year of Fear! With that said we are expanding and creating an ALL NEW EXPERIENCE with over 10 new scenes and a new sound experience.

WINDING BROOK FARM HAYRIDES, MAZE & MORE

When: October 4 - 31, 2025 

Where: Winding Brook Farm

The thrill of Night Chills on a dark autumn evening! They strive to give you an extraordinary haunted hayride. Starting off serene and winding your way into the "Gates of Hell". Our woods have been transformed to include many of the spectacular creatures that are in your nightmares! You are trapped in the wagon! You cannot escape! Will your driver bring you back safely? Or will you end up being forever stuck in the chills of the night? There is also a "Corn Walk of Horror" and "Haunted Hay Maze!"

PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL

When: September 27 - October 26, 2025

Where: Bountiful Acres

This fall, weekends at Bountiful Acres are filled with fall family FUN activities. Navigate the corn maze, pick your own pumpkin, take a hayride on "Big Red" and so much more. Don't forget to visit their Butterfly Atrium as well!

FALL TEA PARTIES AT THE TALKING TEACUP

When: Various Dates Throughout October, 2025

Where: The Talking Teacup

Join The Talking Teacup for their Annual Witches Brew – a ceremonious night of brewing, mixing, and spells. Come in your witchy finery, brew your own witchy cocktails, enjoy spooky treats, play some witchy trivia, and dance the witches' dance. If you can't make that, check out their Halloween Tea Parties, and other witchy-themed teas. Check their website for more information!

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