Embrace the magic of fall in America’s Garden Capital! Enjoy hayrides through scenic landscapes, art festivals igniting creativity, and wander seasonal display gardens where fall’s beauty shines. As the season’s chill sets in, gear up for family-friendly Halloween parties that blend spooky and spectacular. Autumns crisp air and vibrant surroundings create the ideal backdrop for outdoor activities in America’s Garden Capital. Read on for our roundup of the fantastic fall activities taking place at our member gardens this September through November.
Some events require pre-registration or additional paid admission, please check each garden’s website for complete events details.
What's Happening September - November 2023
September
Kick off fall with a myriad of festive fun! Not one, but TWO Honey Festivals (isn’t that just sweet?), a well-known craft fest returns to The Woodlands, and quintessential fall outdoor activities to get you into the spirit of the season.
- September 8 – 10
Ikebana Exhibition at Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center - Fridays, September 8, 15, October 13, 20
Night Hikes at Mt. Cuba Center - Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7
Hay Bales and Brews at Mt. Cuba Center - Saturdays, September 16, 23, 30, October 7
Sunset and S’mores at Mt. Cuba Center - Saturday, September 16
Philadelphia Honey Festival at Wyck - Saturday and Sunday, September 16 and September 17
Magic Railway Weekend at Morris Arboretum - September 17
Honeyfest at Bartram’s Garden - Thursday, September 21
Wine and Wander at Stoneleigh - Saturday, September 23
Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens - Saturday, September 23
Autumn Equinox Celebration at Scott Arboretum - Saturday, September 30 (Rain Date: Sunday, October 1)
West Craft Fest at The Woodlands
October
Get SPOOKY (but not scary!) in America’s Garden Capital. Look no further for fall outdoor fun in greater Philadelphia—hayrides, tractors, and plenty of places to show off your Halloween spirit.
- October 1 – 31
16th Annual Scarecrow Walk at Morris Arboretum - Friday, October 6
Spooky Silhouettes Lecture and Garden Walk at Stoneleigh - Friday, October 6
Twilight in the Garden: A Benefit for Bartram’s Garden - Saturday, October 7
Truck & Tractor Day at Winterthur
Hayride Through the Past at Mt. Cuba Center - Friday, October 13
Spooky Tailgate Tour at Winterthur - Sunday, October 15
Historic Springfield Mills Day - Monday and Tuesday, October 16 and October 17
Chanticleer Gardeners Share Fall Workshop - Saturday, October 21
Fall Fun Day at Laurel Hill - Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22
Hagley Craft Fair - Sunday, October 22
Fall Foliage Tour of Laurel Hill East
Harvest Fest at Awbury Arboretum - Thursday, October 26
Haverford College Arboretum Annual Fall Festival - Saturday, October 28
Tram & Treat at Winterthur
Halloween at Hagley - Saturday and Sunday, October 28 and 29
Halloween Event at Nemours Estate
November
As the air turns crisp and the days shorter, check out these events that are sure set to mood for the holiday season ahead.
- Wednesday, November 1
Late Fall Color Tour at Grounds for Sculpture - Saturday, November 4
Nature Play Day at Mt. Cuba Center - Sunday, November 5
Fall Foliage Tour of Laurel Hill West - Friday, November 24 through Monday, January 1, 2024
Holidays at Hagley - Friday, November 24, through Saturday, December 30
Holiday Garden Railway at Morris Arboretum - November 25, 26; December 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23
Holiday Garden Railway Nighttime Express at Morris Arboretum