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Weekend Planner: October Fest, Pumpkin Fest & Haunted Attractions
Spend your first October weekend at some fun, local events.
Nomadic Artists of Five Ponds
Where/when: Bucks County Visitors Center, 3207 Street Rd, Bensalem, Friday, Saturday & Sunday all day
Why go: A group of 20-plus senior artists will exhibit their work at the Bucks County Visitors Center. The works will be paintings, prints, jewelry, quilts, comic books, note cards and more.
Cost: Free
Valley of Fear
Where/when: Phoenix Sport Club 301 E Bristol Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m.
Why go: Check out Valley of Fear's newest attraction: Zombie Escape Maze! Scream at the haunt's ever popular haunted hayride and scary tales as well.
Cost: Prices vary, visit ValleyofFear.com for coupons and discounts.
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Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm
Where/when: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday & Saturday, 7 to 10 p.m.
Why go: Head to "America's Most Haunted Farm" for four thrilling attractions.
Cost: $18 - $50
Where/when: Thriftway Shop N Bag, 1025 2nd Street Pike, Richboro, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why go: Buy tickets for the USO Dinner/Dance, which will include a buffet dinner, entertainment provided by the John Clark Big Band, raffles, silent auction and more. All proceeds will benefit the Liberty USO serving our military and their families.
Cost: $65
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Playwicki Farm Fun Day
Where/when: Playwicki Farm, 2350 Bridgetown Pike Feasterville Trevose, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why go: Families can enjoy a DJ, games, hayrides, face painting, pumpkin painting and scare crow building.
Cost: Free
October Fest
Where/when: Queen of the Universe 2443 Trenton Rd, Levittown, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why go: There will be food, soda, beer, games, music and Mummers, Irish dancers, bingo, games for kids (all ages) and much more.
Cost: Free
PumpkinFest at Shady Brook Farm
Where/when: 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Why go: Families can enjoy wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins and much more.
Cost: $12
Pennsbury Homecoming Carnival
Where/when: Pennsbury High School 705 Hood Blvd, Fairless Hills, Saturday beginning at 3 p.m.
Why go: There will be food, fun, face painting and football at night.
Cost: Free
Paws in the Park
Where/when: Neshaminy State Park 3401 State Rd, Bensalem, Sunday at 10 a.m.
Why go: The Fourth Annual Canine Cancer Walk and Pet Adoption Fair raises funds that are needed to provide Veterinary Care/Housing/Food for area homeless companion animals saved from High-Kill Shelter Facilities.
Cost: $20 - $30 donation
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