Autumn hold such a special place in our hearts. Especially once October arrives and we can finally leave behind the stresses of last minute summer vacations, back-to-school preparation, and other season change induced strife. Fall is really settling in and the more vibrant the leaves become, the more our spirits yearn for the simple pleasures of the season like pumpkin carving by the fire, enjoying a hayride, or sipping on a mug of warm apple cider.

Some people might think living in the city would deprive you of the harvest season’s most cozy pastimes, but residents of The Isle know better. There’s always plenty of amazing seasonal activities to take part in and fall is no exception. Residents just need to know where to find these awesome events throughout the area. That’s why we made this quick guide to the best festivals and celebrations near The Isle to embrace the harvest season and all of it’s small, but important wonders.

Midtown Village Fall Festival– On October 7th, join more than 50,000 attendees in the shutdown streets of Midtown Village for a grand event you won’t want to miss. Enjoy vendors, craft-makers, delicious food, drinking, and live entertainment.

Reading Terminal Market Harvest Festival– Head over to Philadelphia’s favorite marketplace and lunch spot on October 21st and see the space transform into an urban farm wonderland. You can even take a tractor-lead hayride around the market.

Fall Festival at Morgan’s Pier– Every weekend in October residents can check out the Fall Festival down on historic Morgan’s Pier. Besides a lovely waterfront setting, you can expect beer gardens, delectable bites, live performances, and a pumpkin patch where you can pick out and carve a pumpkin.

Harvest Fest at Bartram’s Garden– Celebrate the harvest with a more hands-on experience at one of the city’s most beautiful and historic nature settings this October 15th. There’s a little bit of everything, some of the festival’s activities include yoga, hayrides, boating, canning workshops, and cider pressing.

Brewerytown Garden Harvest Festival– For just $20, visitors can attend the Brewerytown Garden’s fresh vegetable harvest celebration and enjoy beer samples from local breweries, live jazz, art fair, crafting, vendors, and raffles. Don’t miss it on September 23rd, proceeds go right back into the community.