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Grab & Go Planner: Pups Welcome at Harvest Fest

The Harvest Family Festival will be held this Sunday at Burke Park.

Show your community support during Malvern's fall festival. This event is for the entire family including your furry four-legged friend. A portion of King Street will be closed to traffic and Burke Park will be taken over by canines for Paws in the Park. During the week, enjoy the nice weather at the East Goshen Farmers Market and "Apples Tales" at Highland Orchards.

  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2130 Franklin Avenue, Morton; Friday, October 14, 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
  • Why Go: Support a local infant's fight against cancer. At nine months old, Giulianna Troiano of Malvern was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. More information about the benefit is available at Giulianna the Brave website
  • Price: $30 per person.

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  • Where/When: King Street and Warren Avenue and Burke Park, Malvern; Sunday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rain or Shine.
  • Why Go: Downtown Malvern will be filled with over 100 local vendors and activities including free carnival games and even chainsaw carving. Visit www.malvernbusiness.com for additional festival information.
  • Price: Free.

  • Where/When: East Goshen Park, Paoli Pike and Line Road, Malvern; Thursdays in October, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  • Why Go: Purchase produce and other items from over 30 local vendors including Peg's Pumpkin Patch and . For more information visit, the East Goshen Farmer's Market blog.
  • Price: Free.

"Apple Tales"

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  • Where/When: Highland Orchards Farm and Market, 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Road, West Chester; Tuesdays in October, 9:15 a.m.
  • Why Go: Children enjoy a story read by one of Highland Orchards' farmers. Bring a blanket and meet under the white tent in front of the store. Visit Highland Orchards' website for additional information.
  • Price: Free. 

Spooky Mini Golf

  • Where/When: Franklin Square, 6th and Race Streets, Philadelphia; Fridays thru Sundays in October, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Why Go: Experience mini golf in a spooky atmosphere under the stars. For more information about Franklin Square visit www.historicphiladelphia.org or call 215-629-4026.
  • Price: $8 for adults and teens. $6 for children ages three to 12.
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