Holiday Happenings

The autumn season is all about the senses — from the sight of flaming leaves turning before your eyes to the smells of bonfires outdoors, spiced drinks brewing on stovetops and favorite holiday dishes cooking in the kitchen. In this roundup, you’ll find a handful of the best autumn activities the Susquehanna Valley has to offer.

PICK YOUR OWN

Across the Susquehanna Valley, orchards and family-owned farms welcome guests to harvest their own apples, pumpkins and seasonal bouquets of fresh-cut flowers. Find a gourd to serve as festive décor, or pick a pumpkin for your next seasonal recipe. Best yet, the whole family is invited! Discover all the nostalgic autumn feels, all season long.

Mt. Airy Orchards | 522 E Mount Airy Road Dillsburg | mtairyorchards.com

Flinchbaugh′s Orchard | 110 Ducktown Road Hellam | flinchbaughsorchard.com

Cherry Hill Orchards | 400 Long Lane Lancaster | cherryhillorchards.com

SIP THE SEASON

Nothing says fall quite like a steaming pumpkin spice latte or fragrant chai. Across the Valley, cafes showcase their best autumn flavors alongside decadent pastries and seasonal specials. Indulge in a pumpkin chai or iced salted turtle macchiato from Copper Cup. Savor Prince Street Cafe’s maple spice latte, accompanied by a pumpkin oat bar or ginger molasses cookie. Sip a pumpkin spice frappe crafted by Denim Coffee. However you take your coffee, you’ll find something to grab and go or to sip while you shop at local independent retailers.

Prince Street Cafe | Find a location near you at princestreetcafe.com

Denim Coffee | Find a location near you at denimcoffeecompany.com

New Holland Coffee Co. | Find a location near you at newhollandcoffee.com

Copper Cup | Find a location near you at coppercup.co

POUR A PINT

Calling all beer enthusiasts! If you are on the hunt for pumpkininfused brews, look no further than the Brew Barons Beer Trail. Experience over 25 breweries across Hershey and Harrisburg, and pour a pint of local favorites like Tröegs’ Master of Pumpkins Ale and Lancaster Brewing Company’s Baked Pumpkin Ale.

visithersheyharrisburg.org/trails/brew-barons-beer-trail

GET CREATIVE

Take a mini fall-foliage road trip (still within the Susquehanna Valley) and join Blooming Meadows Farm for their signature Holiday Wreath Classes this fall! Guests can choose from two featured wreath classes happening throughout the month of November. For an autumn vibe, Blooming Meadows Farm offers a workshop where you can design a wreath incorporating dried oranges and cinnamon sticks into a cozy arrangement. For those looking to achieve a winter holiday aesthetic, you can play with red ribbon and gold bells to create a wreath that will carry you through the changing seasons.

Blooming Meadows Farm | 11110 State Route 44 Watsontown | bloomingmeadowsfarm.com

FROZEN THE BROADWAY MUSICAL AT THE FULTON THEATRE

Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Arendelle. Based on the Disney hit, Frozen follows royal sisters Elsa and Anna as they navigate “the power of love, and the magic of letting go.” Enjoy a fabulous evening of theater this fall as this beloved Broadway musical graces the Fulton’s stage, with performances beginning November 15.

The Fulton Theatre | 12 N Prince St Lancaster | thefulton.org