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Updated 09/11

Things to do in Pennsylvania

Planning a visit to Pennsylvania? Or maybe you're a local that's just looking for what's going on. Here's a sampling of some of the popular local events in the state.

Philadelphia Metro Area Events

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Updated 03/05/2010

September 2010

Through November 21, 2010
Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance

Longwood Gardens presents its first major exhibition. In Kennett Square.

September 11 - 12, 2010
Kennett Square Mushroom Festival

Expect to taste your way through a competitive line-up of soups and other mushroom dishes prepared by local restaurateurs.

September 10, 2010
27th Feria del Barrio

Free family event featuring some of the world’s most renowned musical artists. In Philadelphia.

September 17 - 19, 2010
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

Through September, 2010
Betsy Ross House Exhibit - Heavens to Betsy

Showcasing the use of Betsy Ross' name and likeness in marketing.

October 2010

October 3, 2010
16th Annual Sippin’ by the River

An outdoor wine and beer tasting festival at the Festival Pier at Penn's Landing in Philadelphia.

October 4, 2010
Philadelphia Dragon Boat Festival

Stroll along the Schuylkill River to watch this ancient Chinese tradition of brilliantly-festooned dragon-headed boats and festivities.

October 10, 2010
24th Annual Books and Crafts Fair

At this family event, find great books or attend a clay workshop. In Philadelphia.

November 2010

November 6 - 7, 2010
Peddler's Village Apple Festival

Scrumptious apple treats including apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings, apple fritters and more. In Lahaska.

November 13, 2010
Every Family Party 2010

The festivities include special creative activities, performances, food and music that everyone will enjoy. At the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

November 23, 2010 - January 8, 2011
5th Annual Bucks County Holiday Treefest

Uniquely themed trees on display with numerous special events. At the Bucks County Visitor Center.

November 19, 2010 - January 1, 2011
Peddler's Village Gingerbread Competition & Display

Annual Gingerbread House competition for $3,500 in cash prizes.

November 7, 2010
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Indianapolis Colts

4:15pm at Lincoln Financial Field.

December 2010

December 11, 2010
Narbeth Dickens Festival

From 12 pm to 4 pm in downtown Narberth. A Dickens-themed event complete with street musicians, carolers and performers, horse and carriage rides, and more.

December 9 - 10, 2010
Holly Nights at Pennsbury Manor

Crackling fires, hot-mulled cider, dancing shadows, and the merry sounds of carolers.

December 5, 2010
Glad Tidings: A Celebration of Christmas

Catch the holiday spirit: bring your family to a visual and interactive Christmas event. At the Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn.

Central Pennsylvania Events

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Updated 03/05/2010

September 2010

September 17 - 19, 2010
Barbeque at the Beach

Barbeque teams from across the country will converge on Raystown Lake for a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event.

October 2010

October 2 - 24, 2010
Clayana Farm 2nd Annual Pumpkin Harvest

In Waynesboro.

October 9, 2010
The AMT Band Plays Abbey Road

The AMT Band and singers take on the biggest album of all time. At the American Music Theatre In Lancaster.

October 22 - 23, 2010
Stoketoberfest 2010

At the Ice House in Bethlehem. A Ski Film Spectacular designed to blow your stokemometer’s top off.

October 29, 2010
Halloween Spooktacular

Trick or Treat Halloween Spooktacular at participating stores. In Tannersville.

October 2 - 3 and 9 - 10, 2010
National Harvest Festival

Over 300 arts and crafts booths, entertainment, special activities and kid's areas and food. At South Mountain Fairgrounds near Arendtsville.

October 2, 2010
10th Annual State College Fall Festival

Annual Chili Cook-off, the Best of Happy Valley Desserts Competition and a celebration of America's Day for Kids.

November 2010

November 20, 3010
Holiday Parade

on Front and Second Streets in Harrisburg.

November 2010

November 1, 2010
The Australian Pink Floyd Show

The Australian Pink Floyd is bringing their biggest show yet to Hershey Theatre.

November 3 - 7, 2010
Disney on Ice Toy Story 3

Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town. In Giant Center in Hershey.

November 19 - 21, 2010
Winter Walk at Hershey Gardens

Enjoy Christmas in its natural splendor as Mother Nature opens a whole new world in the winter at Hershey Gardens.

November 27, 2010
Everett's Christmas Parade & Street Fair

Craft & food vendors, entertainment and indoor children’s activities and parade. In Everett.

December 2010

December 2, 2010
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting

In Downtown State College.

December 2 - 5, 2010
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"

The antics of the Herdmans roll over a local Sunday School’s Christmas Pageant. In Hershey Area Playhouse.

December 11, 2010
Family Fun Christmas Event

Santa Clause, carolers, ice carving demo, food, and many children’s activities. In Bedford.

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania Events

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Updated 03/05/2010

September 2010

September 10 - 12, 2010
20th Anniversary Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Traditional and contemporary Irish entertainment, taking place at Riverplex. Irish cuisine, musical performances and traditional Gaelic sports.

September 11, 2010
19th Annual Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Entertainment, Irish food and refreshments, Irish marketplace, children's activities, ceili dancing, Irish dog tent, Gaelic Mass and more.

September 25 - 26, 2010
Mount Pleasant Glass & Ethic Festival

Over 100 craft and food booths lining the streets of the small town. Entertainment is spread throughout the festival area with three stages.

September 25, 2010
31st Annual Autumn Classic

An entertaining and fun Lakeshore Marching Band Association competition, in Bradford.

September 17 - 19, 2010
15th Annual Peanut Butter Festival

A parade, Motorcycle Rally, 5K race and Mountain Bike Race and more. In New Bethlehem. Held at Gumtown Park.

October 2010

October 2 - 3, 2010
9th Annual Art in the Park

Held in Mt. Lebanon Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, the event features more than 50 artists, several food vendors, live music, children’s activities and more.

October 16, 2010
Yo-Yo Ma in Recital

Renowned cellist Yo-YoMa returns to Heinz Hall for an evening of exceptional music-making. In Pittsburgh.

October 16, 2010
9th Annual Oktoberfest

Authentic German dinner, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment by Fred Ziwich and his International Sound Machine. In Sisters of Divine Providence.

October 2010

October 2 - 3 and 9 - 10, 2010
Fall Foliage Festival

Interactive live theater, festival food, children's activities and over 400 arts and crafts booths.In Bedford.

November 2010

November 7, 2010
2010 Kidney Walk

9th Annual Pittsburgh Kidney Walk at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.

November 13, 2010
Pointe in Time: A Gershwin Fantasy Ball

Experience the era of Rhapsody in Blue at Pittsburgh Ballet.

November 22, 2010
Buddy Valastro The Bakin' with the Boss Tour

At the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh.

November 30, 2010
Highmark Presents Chris Botti

At the Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh.

December 2010

December 10, 2010
Holiday Pops! Favorite Carols & Holiday Music

Let the holiday season guide you to the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra shares favorite carols and holiday music.

December 11, 2010
Holiday Artists Fair

Features jewelry, woodenware, felt flowers, pottery, glass art, cards and stationery, painted artwork originals and prints. At the Westmoreland Museum of American Art

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