1 Halloween in Lambertville
Celebrate the spooky season in style on Halloween night in Lambertville. On October 31—a Saturday this year!—trick-or-treaters of all ages can delight in the grandly ghoulish displays along a six-block section of North Union Street and surrounding neighborhoods. Wacky and wonderful costumes are encouraged. For those looking to get a jump-scare on Halloween, check out the Lambertville Halloween Film Festival at the ACME Screening Room October 16 to 18. acmescreeningroom.org
2 50th Annual Historic Bristol Day
Get in a festive mood at the 50th Annual Historic Bristol Day on October 17. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy exclusive tours of private historic homes, live entertainment, artisan vendors, local shopping, and a variety of food offerings while strolling the beautiful Bristol waterfront. For a special treat, check out the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, celebrating its sixtieth anniversary this year. bristolhistory. org, grundylibrary.org
3 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill
For nearly a century, Phillips’ Mill has been displaying the best art in the region. From September 26 to November 1, the 97th Juried Art Show at Phillips’ Mill showcases works by emerging and established artists from around the River Towns and beyond in the picturesque stone gristmill not far from the banks of the Delaware. phillipsmill.org
4 ArtYard’s Tin Anniversary Gala
ArtYard in Frenchtown celebrates a decade of creative experimentation and community-building with a gala on November 7, which will support future exhibitions, performances, community events, and artist residencies. The evening includes a performance in ArtYard’s McDonnell Theater and a party and silent auction in its galleries. Tin, the traditional gift material for a ten-year anniversary, represents strength, flexibility, and longevity—characteristics of ArtYard itself. artyard.org/gala
5 Icons and Thrills at Music Mountain Theatre
Enjoy live, local theater at its best at Music Mountain’s fall productions. From September 4 to 27, turn back time with The Cher Show, a musical retelling of the pop goddess’s life story, featuring her chart-topping tunes. Later this fall, Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, an iconic tale of murder in close spaces, will be presented from October 2 to 18. musicmountaintheatre.org
6 Crafts in the Meadow at Tyler Park Center for the Arts
Start your holiday gift shopping early at the Crafts in the Meadow Fall Invitational Craft Show at Tyler Park Center for the Arts in Richboro. On October 17 and 18, discover inspired works by more than 130 fine artisans alongside live music, performing arts, and refreshments. tylerparkarts.org/crafts-in-the-meadow
7 The Cat and the Canary with Not So Silent Cinema
Step into the cinematic past with three nearby showings of the 1927 silent haunted-house-mystery caper The Cat and the Canary. Brought to you by Not So Silent Cinema, each flick features a live performance of an original score by the Philadelphia-based composer and pianist Brendan Cooney, the founder of Not So Silent Cinema. Cinephiles can catch the show at the Princeton Garden Theater on October 7 and 21 and the County Theater in Doylestown on October 14. notsosilentcinema.com
8 Milford Alive! Fall Festival
The delightful Milford Alive! Fall Festival returns to the River Towns from noon to 8 p.m. on September 26 with an entertaining lineup of live music, scrumptious food, local vendors, and fireworks. Plan your visit for the famous Bed Race, when beds on wheels—with one rider and three pushers—in a variety of shapes, sizes, and linens race down Bridge Street in pursuit of a coveted trophy. The Bed Race launches at 2 p.m. visitmilfordnj.org/milford-alive
9 Voices of America Concert with Concordia Chamber Players
Concordia Chamber Players’ Voices of America Concert on October 18—featuring music from Philip Glass, John Corigliano, Jessie Montgomery, Caroline Shaw, and Kenji Bunch—offers a diverse tapestry of American classical music at Trinity Church in Solebury. Music lovers can enjoy a preview during a special open rehearsal on October 17 at the Solebury Meeting House. concordiaplayers.org
10 32nd Annual Outdoor Juried New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival
Unleash your inner Picasso at the 32nd Annual Outdoor Juried New Hope Arts and Crafts Festival. On September 26 and 27, head over to New Hope–Solebury High School for great art and creative activities for the whole family. Festivities are rain or shine, so be sure to pack that starry night umbrella. visitnewhope.com/new-hope-arts-crafts
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