Things to Do in Delaware County This Weekend: October 9-11, 2026
Published October 8, 2026 - Updated October 8, 2026
By John Smart (Smarty), A.I. Certified Agent™ with eXp Realty
Delaware County closes out Delco Arts Week through Sunday, October 11, 2026, keeps Pumpkinland running at Linvilla Orchards in Media, hosts a Philadelphia Union home match at Subaru Park on Saturday night, and opens the season at the nationally recognized Bates Motel haunted attraction in Glen Mills. Every event below was verified against official event pages, venue sites and local news, with the town, venue, days, times and cost written out so you can plan your weekend.
All Weekend: Arts Week and Pumpkinland
Delco Arts Week
When: Countywide, through Sunday, October 11
Cost: Varies by event
The Delaware County Arts Consortium's week-long celebration of the performing, visual and creative arts wraps up Sunday with events across the county; browse the program on the Delco Arts Week page.
Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland
Town: Media
Venue: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road
When: Daily through the fall season
Cost: No general admission; timed tickets for hayrides and activities
A generations-long Delaware County tradition, Pumpkinland fills the farm with pumpkins of every size, larger-than-life figures and scarecrows, plus hayrides, mazes, apple blasters, pony rides and Pick-Your-Own fall apples; see the Linvilla Pumpkinland page.
Saturday, October 10: Union Soccer at Subaru Park
Philadelphia Union vs. Real Salt Lake
Town: Chester
Venue: Subaru Park
When: Saturday, October 10, 7:30 PM
Cost: Ticketed MLS match
The Philadelphia Union host Real Salt Lake in an MLS home match Saturday night at Subaru Park; tickets are on the Philadelphia Union ticket page.
Haunted Season: The Bates Motel
Bates Motel & Haunted Hayride
Town: Glen Mills
Venue: Arasapha Farms, 1835 Middletown Road
When: Select nights in October, typically evening hours
Cost: Ticketed haunted attraction
A nationally recognized haunted attraction at Arasapha Farms, the Bates Motel offers a 25-minute haunted hayride, a haunted house and a haunted corn maze with more than 75 actors; it is not intended for children under 8. Check the Bates Motel hours page for this weekend's dates and times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening in Delaware County this weekend, October 9-11, 2026?
Delco Arts Week wraps up through Sunday, Pumpkinland is in full swing at Linvilla Orchards in Media, the Philadelphia Union play Real Salt Lake at Subaru Park on Saturday night, and the Bates Motel haunted attraction is open for the season in Glen Mills.
What can families do in Delaware County this weekend?
Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland is the family draw, with pumpkins, hayrides, pony rides and Pick-Your-Own apples. Delco Arts Week also includes family-friendly performances and events across the county.
Are there any free events in Delaware County this weekend?
Many Delco Arts Week events are free, though some charge admission, so check each event listing. Pumpkinland has no general admission but charges for hayrides and activities, and the Union match and Bates Motel are ticketed.
What festivals are happening in Delaware County this weekend?
Delco Arts Week is the countywide festival running through Sunday, and Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards is the seasonal farm festival running daily through the fall.
Smarty's Pick: Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland
My pick for Delaware County this weekend is Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards in Media. It is a generations-long Delaware County tradition with pumpkins of every size, larger-than-life figures and scarecrows, hayrides and Pick-Your-Own apples. It is the kind of relaxed, outdoorsy fall outing that works for every age, and it leaves plenty of time to catch a Delco Arts Week event or the Union match later in the day.
A Note on Plans: Confirm Before You Go
Event times, parking, vendors and ticket prices can shift as the weekend gets closer, so confirm details with each organizer before you head out. A quick check of the official event pages linked above is the best way to avoid a closed gate or a sold-out entry window.
Make a Weekend of It: Scout a Neighborhood
Festival weekends are also a great time to explore a town you might call home. Notice how the streets feel, whether parking is easy, and whether the shops and restaurants match your routine. For honest, local guidance on which communities fit your wish list, schedule a chat with Smarty, and compare the rest of the region in our Philadelphia Region weekend guide.
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John Smart, known as Smarty, is an A.I. Certified Agent™ with eXp Realty and the founder of Smarty Home Solutions, serving Greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley with more than 30 years of real estate experience. Whether you are buying, selling or just scouting a neighborhood, he can help you make a smarter move.