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🚂🍂GIVEAWAY TIME 🎃🚂
Enter to win a family 4 pack to ride the Great Pumpkin Train!
How to enter:
🎃 follow @delaware.river.railroad @kidfriendlyphilly
🎃 like this post
🎃 tag 3 accounts in the comments
Winner will be announced 10/5 on @kidfriendlyphilly IG stories 🎃🚂🍂✨
Info on this event:
In the month of October, every Train is The Great Pumpkin Train!! Take aride along the Delaware River during the most beautiful time of the year 🍂🍁
💎 Take a stop at the mine and pan for gems to take home
🌽🌀 Take on the Corn Maze
🎃 Pick a pumpkin & take it home to decorate
Event Time:
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm ( October Only)
Where:
📍Delaware River Railroad - Phillipsburg, NJ
Dates:
September 30th to October 29th
#trainride #familytime #phillyfall #october #pumpkin #toddlermom #familyfun #phillyparent #JERSEY #northjersey #KidsActivities #jerseymoms #delawareriverrailroad #railroad #Kidsevents #DinoTrainAdventure #KidFriendlyEvents #PhillyParents
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🚂🍂GIVEAWAY TIME 🎃🚂
Enter to win a family 4 pack to ride the Great Pumpkin Train!
How to enter:
🎃 follow @delaware.river.railroad @kidfriendlyphilly
🎃 like this post
🎃 tag 3 accounts in the comments
Winner will be announced 10/5 on @kidfriendlyphilly IG stories 🎃🚂🍂✨
Info on this event:
In the month of October, every Train is The Great Pumpkin Train!! Take aride along the Delaware River during the most beautiful time of the year 🍂🍁
💎 Take a stop at the mine and pan for gems to take home
🌽🌀 Take on the Corn Maze
🎃 Pick a pumpkin & take it home to decorate
Event Time:
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm ( October Only)
Where:
📍Delaware River Railroad - Phillipsburg, NJ
Dates:
September 30th to October 29th
#trainride #familytime #phillyfall #october #pumpkin #toddlermom #familyfun #phillyparent #JERSEY #northjersey #KidsActivities #jerseymoms #delawareriverrailroad #railroad #Kidsevents #DinoTrainAdventure #KidFriendlyEvents #PhillyParents
#NJParents #NYCParents #phillykids #JerseyKids #NYCKids #phillymomblogger #NJMomBlogger #NYCMomBlogger #kidfriendlyphilly #KidFriendlyNJ #KidFriendlyNYC
Family-Friendly Weekend planner
October 5 - 6
Saturday 10/5
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
@visitglow
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@morrisarboretum
KROCFEST
Camden Kroc Center
930 am - 330 pm
@camdenkroc
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Ave
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conservancy’s 7th Annual Night of Lights
Germantown Ave. 9601 Germantown Ave.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@chestnuthill_pa
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
@funplexparks
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
@hellericksfarm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
@peddlersvillage
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10/6
First Sunday
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Pay what you wish
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@philamuseum
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@barnesfoundation
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn
Family-Friendly Weekend planner
October 5 - 6
Saturday 10/5
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
@visitglow
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@morrisarboretum
KROCFEST
Camden Kroc Center
930 am - 330 pm
@camdenkroc
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Cliveden 6401 Germantown Ave
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Conservancy’s 7th Annual Night of Lights
Germantown Ave. 9601 Germantown Ave.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
@chestnuthill_pa
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
@funplexparks
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@adventureaquarium
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
@hellericksfarm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
@peddlersvillage
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 10/6
First Sunday
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Pay what you wish
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@philamuseum
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@barnesfoundation
Glow Spooky Speedway
Washington Township NJ
Tickets needed 6:45PM-11PM
Morris Pumpkin Cottage
Morris Arboretum
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Funtober
Funplex Mount Laurel
10 am - 5 pm
Fintastic Pumpkin Glow
Adventure Aquarium
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hellerick’s Adventure Farm Fall Festival
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Scarecrows in the Village
Peddlers Village
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fall Fest @ Shady Brook Farm
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
@shadybrookfarm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn
SPOOKY MINI GOLF IS BACK ⛳️ 💀🎃
📍Franklin Square
200 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
🎟️ Adults: $15
🎟️ Children: $12
📆 October 1-31
⏱️ 6pm – 9pm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #october #spookyseason #spookyszn
SPOOKY MINI GOLF IS BACK ⛳️ 💀🎃
📍Franklin Square
200 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
🎟️ Adults: $15
🎟️ Children: $12
📆 October 1-31
⏱️ 6pm – 9pm
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #october #spookyseason #spookyszn
The Great Pumpkin Train
@delaware.river.railroad
COMMENT “PUMPKIN” AND I’LL SEND YOU THE LINK FOR TICKETS 🚂🎃
In the month of October, every Train is The Great Pumpkin Train!! Take aride along the Delaware River during the most beautiful time of the year 🍂🍁
💎 Take a stop at the mine and pan for gems to take home
🌽🌀 Take on the Corn Maze
🎃 Pick a pumpkin & take it home to decorate
Event Cost
$15.00 Child and $21.00 Adult
Event Time:
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm ( October Only)
Where:
📍Delaware River Railroad - Phillipsburg, NJ
Dates:
September 30th to October 29th
#trainride #familytime #phillyfall #october #pumpkin #toddlermom #familyfun #phillyparent #JERSEY #northjersey #KidsActivities #jerseymoms #delawareriverrailroad #railroad #Kidsevents #DinoTrainAdventure #KidFriendlyEvents #PhillyParents
#NJParents #NYCParents #phillykids #JerseyKids #NYCKids
#phillymomblogger #NJMomBlogger #NYCMomBlogger
#kidfriendlyphilly #KidFriendlyNJ #KidFriendlyNYC # momblogger
The Great Pumpkin Train
@delaware.river.railroad
COMMENT “PUMPKIN” AND I’LL SEND YOU THE LINK FOR TICKETS 🚂🎃
In the month of October, every Train is The Great Pumpkin Train!! Take aride along the Delaware River during the most beautiful time of the year 🍂🍁
💎 Take a stop at the mine and pan for gems to take home
🌽🌀 Take on the Corn Maze
🎃 Pick a pumpkin & take it home to decorate
Event Cost
$15.00 Child and $21.00 Adult
Event Time:
10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm ( October Only)
Where:
📍Delaware River Railroad - Phillipsburg, NJ
Dates:
September 30th to October 29th
#trainride #familytime #phillyfall #october #pumpkin #toddlermom #familyfun #phillyparent #JERSEY #northjersey #KidsActivities #jerseymoms #delawareriverrailroad #railroad #Kidsevents #DinoTrainAdventure #KidFriendlyEvents #PhillyParents
#NJParents #NYCParents #phillykids #JerseyKids #NYCKids
#phillymomblogger #NJMomBlogger #NYCMomBlogger
#kidfriendlyphilly #KidFriendlyNJ #KidFriendlyNYC # momblogger
Fall things are happening! The stoops are all decorated! It’s October 🎃
Here are some of our favorite Fall things:
🎃 fantastic pumpkin glow @adventureaquarium
🎃 Spooky Mini Golf @franklinsquarephilly
🎃 Spooky Speedway @visitglow
🎃 Fall Fest @shadybrookfarm
🎃 Boo at the Zoo @philadelphiazoo
🎃 Spooky Dinner @craftsmanrowphl
🎃 Fall Farm fun @hellericksfarm
🎃 Beetle Juice Dine @taqueriaamor
🎃 Maze Days at Dilworth Park @centercitydistrict
Looking for not scary events, check out my new blog post with a large list of toddler friendly fun!
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn
Fall things are happening! The stoops are all decorated! It’s October 🎃
Here are some of our favorite Fall things:
🎃 fantastic pumpkin glow @adventureaquarium
🎃 Spooky Mini Golf @franklinsquarephilly
🎃 Spooky Speedway @visitglow
🎃 Fall Fest @shadybrookfarm
🎃 Boo at the Zoo @philadelphiazoo
🎃 Spooky Dinner @craftsmanrowphl
🎃 Fall Farm fun @hellericksfarm
🎃 Beetle Juice Dine @taqueriaamor
🎃 Maze Days at Dilworth Park @centercitydistrict
Looking for not scary events, check out my new blog post with a large list of toddler friendly fun!
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn
TUNE IN ON 10/8 AT 7PM 📲‼️
We will be going LIVE on IG with a Mi Casita teacher answering all of the questions that you have about Mi Casita, Philadelphia & Mainlines premier Spanish Immersion Preschool 📚
Start sending in your questions now - write them in the comments section or send the via message.
This live is able to accommodate both English & Spanish speakers.
SEE YOU THEN!
@micasitaphilly @micasitapoplar @micasitamainline @micasitaspringhouse @micasitabebe
#micasita #spanishimmersion #philadelphia #philly #phillypreschool #preschool #daycare #phillydaycare #familyfriendly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillymom #phillyparents #mainline #montco #mainlinemom #montcomom
TUNE IN ON 10/8 AT 7PM 📲‼️
We will be going LIVE on IG with a Mi Casita teacher answering all of the questions that you have about Mi Casita, Philadelphia & Mainlines premier Spanish Immersion Preschool 📚
Start sending in your questions now - write them in the comments section or send the via message.
This live is able to accommodate both English & Spanish speakers.
SEE YOU THEN!
@micasitaphilly @micasitapoplar @micasitamainline @micasitaspringhouse @micasitabebe
#micasita #spanishimmersion #philadelphia #philly #phillypreschool #preschool #daycare #phillydaycare #familyfriendly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillymom #phillyparents #mainline #montco #mainlinemom #montcomom
Free Family-Friendly
Events October 2024
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s
7th Annual Night of Lights
Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9.
7 pm to 9 pm @chestnuthill_pa
First Friday: School Lunch Unboxed
Science History Museum
October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
@scihistoryorg
Family Saturdays - KidsFest
Sister Cities Park
October 5, 2024
12:00pm - 3:00pm
@centercitydistrict
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Cliveden - 6401 Germantown Avenue
October 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@cliveden1767
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@barnesfoundation
Free Music Mondays with Mister Mous
Mister John’s Music
10/7 – Capitolo Playground @10am
10/14 – Starr Garden Playground @ 9am
@misterjohnsmusic
Family Fun Day
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@aampmuseum
Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt
Sister Cities Park
October 12, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
@centercitydistrict
Free Admission at The Michener Museum
Michener Art Museum
October 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@michenerart
Maze Days at Dilworth Park
October 18, 2024 - October 27, 2024
9:00am - 9:00pm
@centercitydistrict
Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 19, 11-1 pm
Free for children 10 and under
@franklinsquarephilly
Fall Festival at the Philly J
Kaiserman Jewish Community Center
October 10 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
@kaisermanjcc
Trick-or-Treat Street
Franklin Square
October 26, 12 - 2 pm
@franklinsquarephilly
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn #october #free #freefun
Free Family-Friendly
Events October 2024
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s
7th Annual Night of Lights
Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9.
7 pm to 9 pm @chestnuthill_pa
First Friday: School Lunch Unboxed
Science History Museum
October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
@scihistoryorg
Family Saturdays - KidsFest
Sister Cities Park
October 5, 2024
12:00pm - 3:00pm
@centercitydistrict
Revolutionary Germantown Festival
Cliveden - 6401 Germantown Avenue
October 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
@cliveden1767
PECO Free First Sunday Family Day
Barnes Foundation
October 6 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@barnesfoundation
Free Music Mondays with Mister Mous
Mister John’s Music
10/7 – Capitolo Playground @10am
10/14 – Starr Garden Playground @ 9am
@misterjohnsmusic
Family Fun Day
The African American Museum in Philadelphia
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@aampmuseum
Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt
Sister Cities Park
October 12, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm
@centercitydistrict
Free Admission at The Michener Museum
Michener Art Museum
October 13 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
@michenerart
Maze Days at Dilworth Park
October 18, 2024 - October 27, 2024
9:00am - 9:00pm
@centercitydistrict
Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 19, 11-1 pm
Free for children 10 and under
@franklinsquarephilly
Fall Festival at the Philly J
Kaiserman Jewish Community Center
October 10 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
@kaisermanjcc
Trick-or-Treat Street
Franklin Square
October 26, 12 - 2 pm
@franklinsquarephilly
#kidfriendlyphilly #philly #philadelphia #phillykids #familyfriendly #phillyfamily #visitphilly #momblogger #phillymomblogger #phillyparents #PhillyFamilyFun #PhillyParent#PhillyFamilyLife #fallevents #phillyfall #autumn #pumpkin #september#spookyseason #spookyszn #october #free #freefun
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