Looking for the best fall festivals, autumn markets, and harvest celebrations in our area? Autumn is here, bringing cool air, colorful leaves, and a calendar packed with family-friendly events. Whether you are searching for local pumpkin patches, craft fairs, or scenic hayrides for the kids, I've gathered all the top local autumn activities in one convenient guide. Grab your favorite cozy sweater, check out the event list below, and start planning your ultimate family fall bucket list!
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Special thanks to Schuylkill Outdoor Markets for being a 2026 partner and directly supporting Macaroni KID Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville and our community outreach projects!
Remaining Fall 2026 Market Dates:
- Pottsville September Market on 9/19
- Ghosts, Ghouls, and Goblins of Girardville Market on 10/10 (Find me there and drop off your costume for the Halloween Costume Swap Shop)
- Pumpkins of Port Carbon Market on 10/18
Fall Festivals
The Schuylkill County area is full of picturesque fall festivals with hay rides, apple cider, corn mazes, and more!
- Fall Festival on 9/26 in Pitman
- Harvest Moon Festival on 9/26 in Andreas
- Lessie's Garden & Greenhouse Fall Fest on 10/4 in Pottsville
- Apple Festival on 10/17 in Pitman
- Fall Fest on 10/17 in Mt. Carmel
- ASHLAND'S FALL INTO AUTUMN 2026 on 10/25 in Ashland
Fall Markets
Fresh produce. Handmade decor. Handcrafted home goods. Shop small and support local this fall!
- Fall Open House 9/10-13 in Pottsville
- 3rd Annual Hallo-Fest Markt 9/13 in Pottsville
- Baubles & Brews: A Boutique Market on 10/3 in Pottsville
Looking for all things Spooky Season in and around Schuylkill County? Check out the guide to Local Trick-or-Treat Times & Halloween Events 2026 | Skook & Beyond!
Fall Nature Exploration
Enjoy and learn about the beauty of nature during the most beautiful season in PA.
- Migration Fest on 9/19 in Slatington
- FRO's Friends & Family Trial Day Passes 10/3-4 in Pottsville
- Autumn Bird Walk on 10/7 in Slatington
Extra Community Highlights
These events may not be JUST for fall but are wonderful highlights happening in the community this autumn.
- Fall Book Sale 9/18 to 9/20 in Friedensburg
- Tremont Community Yard Sale on 9/12 in Tremont
- 6th Annual Cow Chip Bingo on 9/19 in Frackville
- Fresh Off the Farm: A Farm to Table Experience on 9/23 in Pine Grove
- America 250: Revolutionary Disloyalty - A Mineworkers’ Rebellion in Schuylkill County in 1862 on 9/24 in Pottsville
- Jerry Enders & Bill Higgins Fall Fest Car Show- Presented by Pioneer Pole Buildings on 10/4 in Schuylkill Haven
- South Cass Community Fun Day on 10/10 in Pottsville
- Fate and Family: A Story of Cressona and the Civil War on 10/15 in Pottsville
- Fall Harvest Tea on 11/21 in Pottsville
If you're hosting a family-friendly event this fall, I'd love to share it with the community! Head HERE to submit it for free.
