Tuesday, Sept 30th
🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion! I can’t help but shake my head as I edit the issue # 🤭 this morning … if you have kids, you know what I am talking about! My youngest turns double digits tomorrow, exciting and bittersweet. This week also marks Yom Kippur, a time of reflection and renewal. Wishing those observing an easy fast and a meaningful holiday. October is bringing lots of fun events in town, hope you can enjoy them.
Do you have an upcoming event to share with us? Want your business in the spotlight? Please send an email here with details: [email protected]
Have a great day ☀️ - Carolyn
💫 LOCAL EVENTS THIS WEEK!💫
Destination Ardmore FB Page
🍂 Fall First Friday! 🍂
Join us this Friday, October 3rd, from 5:00–7:00 PM in Schauffele Plaza for an evening of community, shopping, and fun. Bring your friends and family to explore local vendors, enjoy live music, and take advantage of downtown specials.
First Friday is the perfect way to welcome October in Ardmore!
Ardwood Civic Association FB Page
🎉 Community Party! 🎉
Join us as we celebrate the Friends of Schauffele Plaza Better Block Project!
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
📍 Schauffele Plaza, Ardmore
Come together with neighbors and friends to share the transformation of our downtown space.
RiverBend
📣🍁🎃 Shiverfest 2025 !
📅 Sat, Oct 4th from 3–8 PM
Join us at Riverbend for a full day of fall fun..trick-or-treat trail, insect show, pony rides, face painting, haunted trails, arts & crafts, food trucks & more.
For nearly 40 years, this Gladwyne tradition has brought families together for seasonal fun and unforgettable memories. Tickets sell out every year, so grab yours soon! 🎟
📍 Riverbend Environmental Education Center
JCC Website
🩸 Red Cross Blood Drive at the JCC
📍 Family Hall
📅 Sunday, October 5 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
You’re invited to make a life-saving difference at our upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive! Bring friends and family—just one donation can save up to three lives.
Ardmore Rotary Club
Annual Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, October 5th
7AM- NOON at the Firehouse
Come out and show your support!
October Events- New Horizons Senior Center
Description of Classes
Stoneleigh
🍂 Upcoming Fall Events with Natural Lands
Fall Bird Walk – Tues, Sept 30 @8 AM
Tree Drawing for Beginners (Workshop Series) – Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 2–5 PM
First Friday Organ Concerts – Fri, Oct 3 & Nov 7 @ 12 PM
🗓️SAVE THE DATE!🗓️
October Events-Plant 4 Good
🎃🌵 Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece Thu, Oct 9 · 6–7:30 PM
🌸✨ Essential Oils for Wellness SunOct 12 · 1–2:30 PM
🧀🎃 Pumpkin-Themed Charcuterie Thu, Oct 16 · 6–8 PM
🌿🪴 Build Your Own Terrarium Tues, Oct 21 · 6–7:30 PM
🙌💫 Group Reiki Healing: “Energy Rebalance” Thu, Oct 23 · 6–7:30 PM
🌳🎨 Introduction to Bonsai
Sat Oct 25 · 1–5 PM
🥖🔥 Sourdough Basics with Delco Dough Sun, Oct 26 · 2–4 PM
Friends of Sabine Park Website
🍻 Narberth Oktoberfest
Sat, Oct 11th from 5–11 PM
Location: Narberth Park (21+)
Craft beer, German food, live music, and games—all to support the Narberth American Legion & Friends of Sabine Park.
JCC Kaiserman FB Page
4th Annual Fall Fest Market at JCC
Sun, Oct. 12th from 11-3pm
Live Music, Vendors, Face Painting, Carnival Games, Food Trucks and more!!
PhillyMusicFest.com
Philly Music Fest
October 13-19th
7 Nights, 22 Bands in 1 location
Locations: Ardmore Music Hall
Ardmore Business Association FB Page
🎃 Ardmore Spooktacular Parade & Ardmore Day 🎃
📅 Saturday, Oct 18th | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Schauffele Plaza
Join us for a full day of free family fun!
🐾 Ardbark Dog Parade & Costume Contest – hosted by Michael Barkann of NBC Sports
🍬 Children’s Spooktacular Parade & Candy Scavenger Hunt – new this year!
🎶 Live Music & Entertainment all day
🎨 Face Painting, Caricatures & More
🛍️ Sidewalk Sales & Local Finds
🍔 Food Vendors & Restaurants
🚗 Family Fun Zone – bumper cars, mini golf & train rides
LMPD FB Page
🚓🎃 Truck or Treat with LMPD
Join the Lower Merion Police Department at Penn Wynne Library for a family-friendly Truck or Treat on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 12:30–2:30 PM!
👮 Meet and chat with dedicated LMPD officers
🚓 Explore a real police car up close
🍬 Pick up sweet Halloween treats
🎉 Enjoy a safe, festive afternoon for all ages
Bring your costumes, your kids, and your Halloween spirit!
Friends of Linwood Park FB Page
🎃 Halloween Party in the Park! 🎃
Saturday, Oct 25th from 2-4PM
Location: Linwood Park, Ardmore
Join us this October as we partner with the Sean King Fund for Inclusive Practices for a community Halloween celebration! 👻✨ All are welcome—come enjoy games, face painting, costumes, and music in the park.
Ardmore Music Hall
🍂🎃 Halloween Funky Brunch and Market
Saturday, Oct 25th 11AM-3PM
Join us for our Halloween Funky Brunch & Market—with local craft vendors, great food & drinks, and live music from the AMH Family Band.
Family Friendly and Free Admission!
LMSD Website
🏃♂️ 3rd Annual Sean A. Hughes Memorial 5K & Fun Run 🏃♀️
Join us on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Lower Merion High School’s Arnold Field for the third annual Sean A. Hughes Memorial Fund 5K Race and One-Mile Fun Run!
📅 Event Schedule
Check-in: 8:00 AM
5K Start: 9:00 AM ($35 entry)
Fun Run Start: 9:15 AM ($25 entry)
Belmont Hills Library FB Page
Calling All Local Vendors! 🎉
Belmont Hills Library is seeking artisans, crafters, and food & beverage vendors for our Winter Holiday Markets.
🗓️ Nov 22, Dec 6 & Dec 13, 2025
⏰ 2:00–7:00 PM
📍 Belmont Hills Library
Riverbend Environmental FB Page
Riverbend Holiday Market
🌟 Call for Vendors! 🌟
Riverbend’s Holiday Market is coming Sat, Dec 6th (11–4 PM) in Gladwyne! We’re seeking local artists, makers & growers to showcase handcrafted, eco-friendly goods—art, jewelry, seasonal treats & more—in a beautiful outdoor setting.
📍 Riverbend Environmental Education Center
🎁 Free to attend | Vendors: 10% of sales
✅ Apply by Oct 1
🏗️Township Updates🏗️
Narberth Borough FB Page
Narberth Ave Bridge Replacement Town Hall TONIGHT!
Narberth Borough invites residents, consultants, and contractors to a Town Hall on the North Narberth Ave Bridge Replacement Project. Consultants will share project details and the timeline, followed by Q&A.
📅 Tuesday, Sept 30
🕕 Doors open 6:00 PM | Presentation 6:30 PM
📍 In-person & via Zoom
Lower Merion Parks and Recreation
Schools Out Programming!
THIS Thursday, Oct 2nd
Check out the variety of options the township is offering!
Lower Merion Township
💫 Fall Clean Up THIS Weekend!
Oct 4th and 5th
Recycle mixed paper, textiles and commingled items. Small appliances, textiles, plastic, glass, paper, and more.
Save The Date!
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Anything with a Plug Recycling Event
Saturday, Oct 11th
9am-12pm
Location: 1300 N Woodbine Ave
Read Flyer for details!
Lower Merion Township
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off
Sunday, October 12th
1300 N Woodbine Ave
Read the flyer carefully for what is accepted and not accepted.
Lower Merion Community Watch
Community Watch Patrol Training
Tuesday, Oct 21st 7-8pm
Location: LM Township Board Room- 75 E Lancaster
Lower Merion Township Buyer Data
Market Data for the Past 30 Days- Neighborhoods with the most Popular Listings
Top Viewed Listings in Past 30 Days!!
🥘 FOOD AND DRINK🍻
The Buttery- Ardmore
🔥 The Buttery- Ardmore Farmer’s Market🔥
Grand Opening Saturday, Oct 4th
Opening its third location serving speciality coffee, baked goods, and introducing bagels!
Manayunk Brewing
🍂✨ Harvest on the River ✨🍂
Celebrate fall at Manayunk Brewing Company on Sunday, Oct 12, 1–5 PM!
🍷 Seasonal beer, wine & cider tastings
🎨 Kids’ face painting & activities
🍇 Annual grape stomp tradition
Family-friendly, rain or shine—don’t miss this riverside festival!
