12 Things You Shouldn't Miss This Fall in the Susquehanna River Valley

The fun just gets better as summer slides into autumn. Enjoy cooler temperatures and gorgeous fall colors while attending numerous fairs and festivals, taking a winery or brewery tour, finding tons of good old-fashioned fun on the farm, experiencing the spooks and spirits of Halloween festivities, and attending a thrilling or thought-provoking art exhibit or theatre performance. We've prepared a list of Top 12 'Not to Miss' Autumn Events and Activities in the Susquehanna River Valley. Scroll through our Top 12 list below!

Fall Foliage Tours

creek fall — Whether you're hiking or biking our State Parks & Forests, driving scenic byways, or strolling along the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, the Susquehanna River Valley offers some of the most breath-taking fall foliage in the state! If you'd like a different perspective on leaf peeping, take your kayak on a leisurely paddle down the Susquehanna River or on an area lake for a stunning view of fall foliage.

Ard's Corn Maze and Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch

Fall-Front-2 — Head to Ard’s Farm Market in Lewisburg, PA, and explore their 5-acre corn maze featuring an interactive texting game, a corn cannon, Kids’ Maze, Tile Maze, Web Maze, fossil digging in the Lost Goat Mining Company, the Fun Barn, and of course, good old-fashioned hayrides to the pumpkin patch to pick that perfect pumpkin to carve!

Kohl's Stony Hill Tree Farm

Kohls-Corn-Maze — Navigate the corn maze set on 7 acres of fields and 3.6 miles of trails. Challenge your friends and family to games within the maze and see who can find their way through the maze quickest. Enjoy a half-hour hayride through the countryside and a covered bridge. Visit the pumpkin patch to shoot the corn cannon and punkin’ chunkin launcher and then pick your pumpkin for Jack-o-lantern carving. Holiday fun begins in their 12,000 square-foot Christmas Shoppe featuring more than 80,000 ornaments and additional decorations. Kohl's puts a new spin on Fall Fun!

Roadside Produce Stands and Farm Markets

Fall-Produce-Stands — Every fall in the Susquehanna River Valley, local growers reap the rewards of the summer growing season by showcasing their bounty at roadside stands and farm markets in the scenic countrysides of Central PA. There is nothing quite like enjoying the jams, jellies, baked goods, and fresh peaches, apples, squashes and pumpkins straight from the field! Nearby towns offering weekly farmers markets include Elysburg, Lewisburg, Mount Carmel, Selinsgrove and Watsontown.

Step Back in Time: Visit a Historical Site and Take a Heritage Driving Tour

bridge — The Susquehanna River Valley is a beautiful valley steeped in lore and undiscovered treasures – a region rich in cultural heritage. Enjoy a sampling of the structures and stories that have prevailed throughout the years. Perhaps this will spark interest and curiosity about who and what passed this way before us. Contact the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau to request a Heritage Trail brochure. Driving tours include Native Paths, Post Office Art from the New Deal era, Covered Bridges, Union County Heritage, Underground Railroad, and historic walking tours in area towns.

Wine Festivals

River Rat Brew Trail

Mifflinburg's Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest-300-dpi — October 1-2. Celebrate Mifflinburg's German heritage with a craft brew and wine festival featuring area breweries, wineries, distilleries and meaderies plus a special Firkin of Oktoberfest tapped by the Mayor. Live entertainment, German dancers, keg tossing and mug lifting competitions, great food and more!

Halloween Fun

skeleton-flutist — Spooks and Spirits of the Susquehanna River Valley are hosting Halloween parties, ghost tours, haunted hayrides and river cruises, haunted hotels and houses. From slightly weird and wacky to frightful terrors The Susquehanna River Valley promises a fun Halloween!

Knoebels Amusement Resorts Hallo-Fun Weekends

Every year when the crisp fall winds begin to blow and Halloween approaches, Knoebels transforms into a spooktacular place for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Visitors can experience tasty treats, thrilling games, freaktastic attractions and, of course, a selection of Knoebels’ hallo-riffic rides.

Interact with the Arts

Arts & Entertainment — Community Theatre Groups, Performance Arts Centers, Art Museums and Universities in the Susquehanna River Valley are beginning the 2023-2024 season allowing you to take in a classic or new movie, see a play, experience world music, visit an art gallery. Arts and culture thrive in the Susquehanna River Valley!

Lewisburg's Stroll Through the Arts

Lewisburg Stroll Through the Arts — Saturday, October 14 at Noon - Saturday, October 21 at 4pm Stroll Through the Arts is an annual event that showcases artists in our region in downtown Lewisburg, PA. Hosted by the Lewisburg Arts Council, Inc. in partnership with downtown Lewisburg businesses, artists’ work is displayed in store windows and interior spaces for 8 days in October.

Autumn Outdoor Adventures In The Susquehanna River Valley

“Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey. You can't help but be inspired in the Susquehanna River Valley's Great Outdoors!

Fall Foliage Adventures

Autumn is the picture-perfect season for outdoor adventures. The air is crisp and the scenery is unforgettable. Scroll on to discover gorgeous spots in the Susquehanna River Valley for viewing fall foliage.

Fall Foliage Photography Tips

Fall is upon us and with it one of the best times of year to work on your landscape photography. Below you will find everything you need to know to capture the stunning colors and beauty of the season.

Fall Foliage Tours

No matter what season you prefer, the gorgeous colors, cooler temperatures, fall activities and of course pumpkin spice flavored beverages and foods make Autumn in all its glory enjoyable for everyone.