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The Great Pumpkin Carve
Fall Weekend Getaway
A GLORIOUS FALL ADVENTURE AWAITS IN CHESTER COUNTY’S BRANDYWINE VALLEY. FOLLOW OUR SUGGESTIONS FOR A SEASONAL ITINERARY OR CHOOSE YOUR OWN PATH — AND PUMPKINS!
many of which offer special, untimed tickets for Longwood Gardens.
Stop by Kennett’s Farmers Market, located at The Creamery of Kennett Square. The Creamery is a unique community gathering space to enjoy food, beverages and lots of and sample delicious local fare. The market opens at 3 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m.; the Creamery opens at 4 p.m. Did we mention to bring a cooler? specialties that may require storing.
Later, it’s off to The Great Pumpkin Carve at Chadds Ford Historical Society. This three-day annual tradition takes place October 19-21, 2023. Watch as over 70 local artists carve giant pumpkins. The pumpkins
will be lit after the carving is completed and then displayed all three nights. Treat yourself to great food and
fall treats offered by area eateries; enjoy live music, craft breweries and wineries, and a haunted trail.
Today is all about hayrides, pumpkins, apples, shopping, and the most glorious garden imaginable.
Kick off your morning at Highland Orchards, where fresh apple cider donuts are the perfect way to start the day! Plan a hayride and pick your own apples and the best pumpkins for carving or pie-making.
In the afternoon, shop regional favorite Clover Market in Kennett Square. This unique pop-up market features curated vendors of high- quality, handmade products. The
West Chester Railroad
experience includes not only shopping but local food vendors and musicians.
After dark, revel in the splendor of Longwood Gardens. Experience the vibrant hues and the crisp, fresh feeling of a new season during the Chrysanthemum Festival. Surround yourself in the painted landscape and wide-open vistas, feel like a
kid again with the playful Garden Railway, and marvel at a world of chrysanthemums.
All aboard the West Chester Railroad’s Fall Foliage Express — a 90-minute ride through the vibrant Brandywine Valley countryside. Rides depart at noon and 2 p.m.
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