Fall Activities for Seniors in Chester & Lancaster Counties

As autumn settles in, the cooler air invites us to embrace indoor activities, but older adults must remain socially engaged.

In 2023, according to the Administration for Community Living, 59% of older adults 65+ reported living with their spouse and or partner, while 28% reported living alone, more than a quarter! Building and maintaining social connections is essential for enhancing quality of life, particularly as mobility challenges can arise with age.

To help foster these connections, there are numerous autumn events to enjoy, from scenic walks and local farmers’ markets to fall fests. Many events are designed with accessibility in mind, making them suitable for everyone. This fall, we’ve compiled a list of local events in Chester and Lancaster counties where you and your loved ones can enjoy the fun and connect with the community. Read on to discover the exciting fall events available!

Chester County

West Chester Railroad Fall Foliage Express

• 230 East Market Street, West Chester, PA 19380
• Weekend of October 18-19, 2025, at 10AM, 12PM, or 2PM
• November 2nd, 2025, and November 9th, 2025, at 10AM, 12PM, or 2PM
• Adults $30/ticket, tickets can be purchased here
• The West Chester Railroad Fall Foliage Express offers a 90-minute scenic journey throughout Chester Creek Valley. The train is heated and makes a stop at the historic Glen Mills train station, where you can explore the 1880s station building!

Eagleview Farmer’s Market

• Eagleview Town Center – 565 Wellington Square, Exton, PA 19341
• Recurring weekly on Thursdays from 3pm-6pm
• The Eagleview Farmer’s Market occurs every Thursday and provides fresh produce, dairy, meat, and a variety of other local vendors. Plan on visiting where a referred-Griswold Caregiver can assist you!

Fall Fest Highland Orchards

• 100 Marshallton – Thorndale Road, West Chester, PA 19380
• “Pick Your Own” apples and pumpkins open Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9am to 3pm
• Highland Orchards is open year-round, offering a farm market and bakery, and apple picking season has just begun. Reservations are not required, and Highland Orchards provides picking containers!

Milky Way Farm’s Pumpkin Harvest

• 521 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Chester Springs, PA 19425
• Weekends through October 26, 2025
• General Admission $5/ticket
• Milk Way Farm grows 4 acres of pumpkins, yielding about 10,00 pumpkins in a favorable weather year! With a general admission ticket, explore a corn maze, visit farm animals, or take a stroll through the pumpkin patches. Hayride trips are available too for an additional $4.

Lancaster County

Lititz Halloween Parade

• Main Street, from Water to Broad, Lititz, PA 17543
• Monday, October 27th at 7PM
• The 2025 Lititz Lions Halloween Parade will be a nighttime event. Watch as the best floats by local children pass by!

Masonic Village Farm Market

• 310 Eden View Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
• Thursdays and Fridays from 10am-5pm, Saturdays from 9am-5pm, and Sundays 12-4pm
• The Masonic Village Farm Market and bakery is open all year with seasonal hours. “Pick Your Own” apples and pumpkins are available each fall. They even bake fresh pies, apple dumplings, and cookies daily!

During the autumn season, we invite you to take part in the fall activities occurring right in your community. If you need assistance, a Griswold-referred Caregiver will support you so that you won’t miss out on any fall gatherings. Depending on whether you’d like to visit a local farmers’ market or take in the crisp air at a local park, we are here to help you. Contact us today for a personalized in-home care plan!