{"id":303766,"date":"2026-10-10T12:48:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T12:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/303766\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T12:48:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T12:48:22","slug":"events-roundup-outdoor-activities-continue-with-fall-in-the-air-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/303766\/","title":{"rendered":"Events roundup: Outdoor activities continue with fall in the air"},"content":{"rendered":"

Schuylkill River Greenways will host the Schuylkill Shuffle Saturday. The event at Pottstown Riverfront Park will feature a 5K, 10-mile run and Family Fun Loop. Proceeds benefit the Schuylkill River Trail Stewardship Fund. The 5K begins at 9 a.m.; the 10-Miler at 9:15; and the Family Fun Loop at 9:30. Afterward there will be a finish-line celebration featuring apple cider doughnuts, hot cider and Sly Fox beer.<\/p>\n

Register at schuylkillriver.org\/run\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia Orchestra
\n\"AustinAustin Chanu conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra Halloween concert. (Photo by Allie Ippolito\/courtesy of Philadelphia Orchestra)<\/p>\n

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents the return of its \u201cOrchestra After 5\u201d happy hour series at Commonwealth Plaza Thursday. Activities begin at 5, followed by a one-hour concert at 6:30 and a post-concert talk with the artists. The concert features conductor Dalia Stasevska alongside violinist Gil Shaham.<\/p>\n

Staseveska and Shaham will be featured in the orchestra\u2019s performances of a program that includes Respighi\u2019s \u201cThe Pines of Rome\u201d and Saint-Saens\u2019 Third Violin Concerto Friday at 2 and Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

The orchestra\u2019s Children\u2019s Halloween Spectacular takes place Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Dress in costume and hear some popular seasonal music.<\/p>\n

Details and tickets at philorch.ensembleartsphilly.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Reading Symphony<\/p>\n

The Reading Symphony Orchestra presents \u201cBerks in Focus: Symphony of a Thousand Images\u201d Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the Santander Performing Arts Center. It brings together orchestral music, local photography, student creativity and multimedia artistry to create a portrait of the community.<\/p>\n

More than 1,000 images submitted by Berks County students and community members will become part of an original visual concerto, with photographs projected across a 440-square-foot screen. Andrew Constantine conducts works by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, Joseph Curiale and Leonard Bernstein.<\/p>\n

Details and tickets at readingsymphony.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Apple festival
\n\"TheThe 2025 Hay Creek Apple Festival at Historic Joanna Furnace featured 22 varieties of Weaver\u2019s Orchard apples. (Jesi Yost\/For MediaNews Group)<\/p>\n

The Hay Creek Apple Festival returns to Historic Joanna Furnace near Morgantown, Berks County, on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 7 to 3. Apple foods and beverages will be served throughout the day, and the furnace\u2019s 19th century cider press will be operating. Other food items also will be available.<\/p>\n

A flea market will open at 7 a.m. each day with more than 100 vendors. Family activities start at 9, and six historic buildings will be open with garbed interpreters. Admission is free, but a donation is requested for parking. For more information, visit www.haycreek.org<\/a> or call 610-286-0388.<\/p>\n

\u2018Oliver\u2019<\/p>\n

SALT Performing Arts in Chester Springs presents the musical \u201cOliver\u201d Friday through Nov. 1. Tickets and more information at www.saltpa.com\/oliver<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Organ concert<\/p>\n

Internationally acclaimed British organist Carol Williams performs Sunday at 4 p.m. St. John\u2019s Lutheran Church, 355 St. John\u2019s Circle, Phoenixville.\u00a0No tickets are required, but a free-will offering, with a suggested $10 donation, will be received.<\/p>\n

Film festival
\n\"PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia native Kate Flannery of NBC’s “The Office” is appearing in Pottstown Friday. (Associated Press\/Chris Szagola)<\/p>\n

The fourth annual Pottstown Film Festival runs Friday through Sunday at Rivet: Canteen & Assembly, 238 E. High St. This year\u2019s opening-night special guest is Kate Flannery, best known for portraying Meredith Palmer on NBC\u2019s \u201cThe Office.\u201d On Friday she will be present for a special screening of \u201cHow Hard Can It Be?\u201d and a conversation and Q&A. Go to https:\/\/www.discoverpottstown.org\/<\/a>\u00a0to purchase tickets and view festival details.<\/p>\n

Twist on \u2018Dracula\u2019<\/p>\n

The Yocum Institute for Arts Education in West Lawn, Berks County, presents \u201cDracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really\u201d by Kate Hamill through Sunday. Hamill\u2019s places the women at the center of the narrative. Recommended for grades 7-12, the production contains theatrical violence and mature content.\u00a0For tickets and additional information, visit www.yocuminstitute.org\/theater<\/a> or call 610-376-1576.<\/p>\n

GoggleWorks<\/p>\n

Coming to Reading\u2019s GoggleWorks Center for the Arts (goggleworks.org<\/a>): Halloween Reading Roots Night Market today from 5 to 8; Blues with Shubalananda Friday at 7; Pumpkin Palooza Sunday from 11 to 3, featuring art, entertainment, activities and a chance to shop for hand-blown glass pumpkins; Studio Crawl Sunday from noon to 4.<\/p>\n

Bee Gees tribute<\/p>\n

The Lansdowne Theater (thelansdownetheater.com<\/a>) presents Stayin\u2019 Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees tonight at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Ensemble Arts<\/p>\n

Upcoming cultural events in Philadelphia (ensembleartsphilly.org<\/a>): Author Barbara Kingsolver discusses her novel \u201cPartita\u201d Thursday at 7 in the Miller Theater; Philadelphia Ballet\u2019s \u201cStars and Stripes Forever\u201d Thursday through Sunday at the Academy of Music; Dan and Phil Saturday at 7:30 at the Miller Theater; Comedian Michael Kosta Saturday at 7:30 in the Perelman Theater; Curtis Symphony Orchestra Sunday at 3 in Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center; the musical \u201cNo Longer Bound\u201d Sunday at 4 in the Perelman Theater.<\/p>\n

Bert Kreischer
\n\"BertBert Kreischer is performing two shows in Philadelphia. (Associated Press\/George Walker IV)<\/p>\n

Comedian Bert Kreischer performs Friday and Saturday at 7 at the Met Philadelphia (themetphilly.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Mansions open<\/p>\n

Laurel Hill, Ormiston and Woodford mansions in Philadelphia\u2019s East Fairmount Park open their doors to celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary during a Heritage Festival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (laurelhillmansion.org\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

PCS Theater<\/p>\n

Players Club Theater of Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Road, presents Matthew Lopez\u2019s \u201cThe Legend of Georgia McBride\u201d Friday through Oct. 18. For more information or tickets, go to:pcstheater.org<\/a> or call 610-328-4271.<\/p>\n

Holiday arts and crafts<\/p>\n

The Reading-Berks Guild of Craftsmen\u2019s 76th annual Juried Holiday Fine Art and Craft Festival is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hamburg Field House, 123-127 S. Fourth St. In addition to shopping, the event features a Student Gallery, music throughout the day and an eat-in cafe. For additional information, visit rbcrafts.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mann Center<\/p>\n

The Highmark Mann Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia (highmarkmann.org\/<\/a>) presents: A Taste of Home with chef Michael Solomonov with music by Polyphony Thursday at 7:30; Dan + Shay with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross Friday at 7; Foster the People with Goth Babe Sunday at 8.<\/p>\n

Dogs in a Pile<\/p>\n

Dogs in a Pile wraps up the season for King of Prussia\u2019s Concerts Under the Stars (concertsunderthestarskop.com\/<\/a>) Friday at 8 and Saturday at 2.<\/p>\n

Santander venues<\/p>\n

Coming to downtown Reading venues (www.santander-arena.com\/<\/a>): Dalvin LaMelodia Friday at 8:30 in the Santander Arena; Latino Urban Fest with Jey One, Jezzy and DJ Adoni Sunday at 7:30 in the Santander Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n

\u2018UnRavelled\u2019<\/p>\n

The theatrical work \u201cUnRavelled\u201d runs Thursday through Sunday at the University of Pennsylvania\u2019s Harold Prince Theatre (pennlivearts.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Miller Center<\/p>\n

Coming to the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College (millercenter.racc.edu\/<\/a>): Dance with Compagnie Herve Koubi Thursday at 7; California Dreams tribute band Friday at 7:30; Carole King and James Taylor Story Saturday at 3 and 7;<\/p>\n

Clay on Main<\/p>\n

Clay on Main\u2019s Half Moon Cafe, 313 Main St., Oley, Berks County, presents a free show with Mike Holliday on Friday at 7:15 p.m. Larry Ahern and Tim Radway will perform from 8 to 10. A $15 donation is requested for their show. For more information, call 610-987-0273 or email info@clayonmain.org.\u00a0 Please park in the church lot a few doors down rather than on the street.<\/p>\n

Art for Arf\u2019s Sake<\/p>\n

Humane Pennsylvania\u2019s Art for Arf\u2019s Sake Auction is set for Saturday at the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown, Berks County. The theme is \u201c100 Years of Route 66.\u201d Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Learn more at humanepa.org\/events\/art-for-arfs-sake\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Beer and wine<\/p>\n

The 11th annual Antietam Valley Community Partnership Carsonia Craft Beer and Wine Amusement is set for Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Lower Alsace Township, Berks County. There will be beer from dozens of breweries and a selection of wine, spirits and ciders along with food vendors and music by Sloth Love Chunk. Only those 21 and older are permitted to attend. Tickets and information at https:\/\/carsoniabeerfest.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Kennett Brewfest<\/p>\n

The Kennett Brewfest (www.kennettbrewfest.com\/<\/a>) takes place Saturday from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at 600 S. Broad St. in Kennett Square with beer and other craft beverages, local food vendors and more.<\/p>\n

Keswick<\/p>\n

Coming to the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Montgomery County (keswicktheatre.com<\/a>): Chelsea Wolfe Friday at 8:30; W.A.S.P. Tuesday at 8.<\/p>\n

Sellersville<\/p>\n

At the Sellersville Theatre in Bucks County (st94.com<\/a>): Jake Shimabukuro Thursday at 8; Hollywood Nights tribute to Bob Seger Friday and Saturday at 8; Karla Bonoff Sunday at 8; \u201cAscension\u201d spiritual and theatrical immersion Tuesday at 7; Chris Martin IV and Craig Thatcher Wednesday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Newtown<\/p>\n

The Newtown Theatre in Bucks County (thenewtowntheatre.com<\/a>) presents: Tom Rush Friday at 8; Double Duran tribute to Duran Duran Saturday at 8; \u201cI Love That Song\u201d with the One-Hit Wonderers Sunday at 3.<\/p>\n

Teddy Swims
\n\"TeddyTeddy Swims is doing a show at Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena. (Associated Press\/Jordan Strauss)<\/p>\n

Teddy Swims with St. Paul & The Broken Bones and MarcLo at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia Saturday at 7 (xfinitymobilearena.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Light<\/p>\n

Brendan Donegan is the headliner for Comedy Night Friday at 8 at the Farmhouse at People\u2019s Light in Malvern, Chester County (peopleslight.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Kennett Flash<\/p>\n

The Kennett Flash in Kennett Square (kennettflash.org<\/a>) presents: Jazz Jam Thursday at 7; Dan May Band with Hannah Linowski Saturday at 8.<\/p>\n

Ardmore<\/p>\n

At the Ardmore Music Hall (ardmoremusichall.com<\/a>): KRS-One Thursday at 8; Superunknown tribute to Chris Cornell Friday at 8; Splintered Sunlight tribute to the Grateful Dead Saturday at 8; Balthvs Wednesday at 8.<\/p>\n

SoulJoel\u2019s<\/p>\n

Coming to SoulJoel\u2019s at SunnyBrook Ballroom near Pottstown (souljoels.com<\/a>): comedy fundraiser for breast cancer warrior Elizabeth Pickersgill Thursday at 7; Halloween inclusive dance Friday at 6; comedian Adam Carolla Friday and Saturday at 6 and 8:30; Pottstown Fall Fest Sunday from noon to 4.<\/p>\n

West Chester<\/p>\n

Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester (uptownwestchester.org\/<\/a>) presents: the drama \u201cIn to America\u201d Friday at 7:30; the Brit Pack tribute band Saturday at 7:30.<\/p>\n

Funk Fest<\/p>\n

The Alisa B. Memorial Funk Fest takes place Friday at 7 p.m. at the Goodwill Beneficial Association in Hyde Park, Berks County, with the Groovemasters, featuring Bennie Sims and Cliff Starkey and Erich Cawalla\u2019s Uptown Band<\/p>\n

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Reading Musical Foundation\u2019s \u201cAlisa B. Vocal Scholarship Fund\u201d in memory of the late vocalist Alisa B. Anderson, who died of stomach cancer in 2015.<\/p>\n

Learn more at www.theuptownband.com\/schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Rock of Ages\u2019<\/p>\n

The musical \u201cRock of Ages\u201d opens Saturday and runs through Nov. 1 at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope (bcptheater.org\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Cheese and wine<\/p>\n

The International Cheese and Wine Festival<\/a> is set for Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 6 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Montgomery County.<\/p>\n

Made in Philadelphia<\/p>\n

The Made in Philadelphia Fall Market returns to Dilworth Park Friday through Sunday with more than 80 vendors. The market is no charge, family friendly and rain or shine.\u00a0 For more info, visit www.madeinphila.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

OctoberFeast<\/p>\n

OctoberFeast takes place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Peddler\u2019s Village in Lahaska, Bucks County (peddlersvillage.com\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Fighter\u2019s Heaven<\/p>\n

Fighter\u2019s Heaven, the former Muhammad Ali training camp near Deer Lake, Schuylkill County, is holding a \u201cSpecial 10th Anniversary Celebration: Fighter\u2019s Heaven in Art and Literature\u201d on Saturday from 11 to 3. Broadcaster Jim Lampley will be a special guest at the event, which introduces artist Mark Dickens\u2019 \u201cFighter\u2019s Heaven in Art\u201d project and the release of author Todd Mealy\u2019s \u201cFighter\u2019s Heaven: Inside the Camp Where Muhammad Ali Remade His Legacy.\u201d Learn more at fightersheaven.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Duchamp exhibit<\/p>\n

A retrospective featuring the work of Marcel Duchamp opens Saturday and runs through Jan. 31 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (www.philamuseum.org\/).<\/p>\n

Oktoberfest
\n\"BrauhausBrauhaus Schmitz transforms Philadelphia\u2019s 23rd Street Armory into a real deal Oktoberfest tent. (Courtesy of Brauhaus Schmitz )<\/p>\n

The 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest will be held Friday and Saturday at the armory, 22 S. 23rd St., Philadelphia. Traditional Oktoberfest food and beer will be available, and there will be musical performances. Visit brauhausschmitz.com\/<\/a> for tickets and more information.<\/p>\n

Day of Music<\/p>\n

The annual Day of Music is set for Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Historic Ephrata Cloister in Lancaster County (ephratacloister.org<\/a>). It features original compositions by members of the historic Ephrata community as well as selections from other early American musical traditions, European classical works, and global musical traditions. Tickets are available for purchase at the door.<\/p>\n

Harvest Fest<\/p>\n

Downtown Bethlehem holds its Harvest Fest Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. It includes music, local vendors, shopping and seasonal experiences throughout the city\u2019s Historic District. The Sip & Savor Trail and Seasonal Snacks Trail feature stops at participating restaurants and merchants. To purchase tasting passports or learn more, go to www.visithistoricbethlehem.com\/events\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Whiskey Myers<\/p>\n

Whiskey Myers takes the stage Saturday at 7 at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem (www.windcreekeventcenter.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Lancaster shows<\/p>\n

American Music Theater in Lancaster (amtshows.com<\/a>): Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom Friday at 7:30; the Statler Experience tribute to the Statler Brothers Sunday at 3.<\/p>\n

Derrick Stroup<\/p>\n

Comedian Derrick Stroup performs Saturday at 7 in the Hershey Theatre<\/p>\n

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