Delaware County celebrates twice this weekend: Haverford Township Day on Saturday with its parade, craft fair and free community celebration, and the opening of Delco Arts Week, which runs October 3-11 across the county. Sunday stacks Media's State Street Fall Festival, the Delco 10 Miler from Rose Tree Park to Subaru Park, and fall at Linvilla Orchards, all verified against organizer and tourism pages with the town, venue, days, times and cost spelled out.
Saturday, October 3: Haverford Township Day and Delco Arts Week Begins
Haverford Township Day
Town: Havertown (Haverford Township)
Venue: Eagle Road and Darby Road area at the Manoa Shopping Center; parade steps off at 10:30 AM from the Manoa Shopping Center
When: Saturday, October 3, about 10 AM-4 PM; 5K starts about 8:30 AM; flea market and craft fair about 10 AM-3 PM (rain date Sunday, October 4)
Cost: Free community celebration; the 5K has a separate registration fee
The 31st annual township day draws 15,000 to 20,000 people with a parade, live music and entertainment, food courts, a large flea market and craft fair, non-profit and Green Zone areas, and the morning 5K; details are on the Township of Haverford page. Our Havertown community guide and Haverford community guide cover the township's housing and daily life.
Delco Arts Week
Where: Venues across Delaware County
When: Saturday, October 3 through Sunday, October 11
Cost: Varies by event; many are free
The county-wide celebration of the arts opens this weekend with performances, gallery shows, exhibitions and kid-friendly events, including a BrickMasters building competition during the opening weekend; the full program is on the Delaware County Arts Consortium calendar.
Sunday, October 4: Music, Mums and a 10-Mile Race
Media State Street Fall Festival
Town: Media
Venue: State Street, downtown Media (historic State Street District)
When: Sunday, October 4, 11 AM-5 PM
Cost: Free admission; food, drinks and vendor items pay-as-you-go
The borough's signature fall street festival brings more than 170 vendors, a food truck court, a kids' zone and two stages of live music at either end of State Street, presented by the Media Business Authority; details are on the State Street Fall Festival event page. If Media interests you, our Media community guide is a great starting point.
Delco 10 Miler
Route: Starts at Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence, finishes at Subaru Park in Chester
When: Sunday, October 4, 8 AM start
Cost: Race registration required; post-race party at Union Yards for registered runners
The second annual county road race sends runners 10 miles from Rose Tree Park to Subaru Park, with a post-race party at Union Yards; registration and course details are on the RunSignUp race page. Spectators at the finish in Chester can roll straight into the Media festival nearby.
Linvilla Orchards Pumpkinland
Town: Media
Venue: Linvilla Orchards, Media
When: Open through October; weekend hours for this fall season
Cost: Admission and activity pricing varies by day; check the orchard's calendar
The county's biggest agritourism draw is in full fall mode with pumpkins, hayrides, apple picking and family activities; it is included in Visit Philadelphia's fall harvest guide, so confirm the day's times and pricing with Linvilla before you go.
More This Weekend: Final Curtain at Villanova Theatre
The Moors at Villanova Theatre
Town: Villanova
Venue: Villanova Theatre, Villanova University campus
When: Final performances of the run through Sunday, October 4
Cost: Ticketed
The darkly comic stage production closes its run at Villanova Theatre this weekend; the production is listed with the county's arts lineup in Visit Delco's events calendar. Check showtimes and tickets at the Villanova Theatre season page before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening in Delaware County this weekend, October 2-4, 2026?
Saturday brings Haverford Township Day (parade at 10:30 AM, craft fair about 10 AM-3 PM, free) and the opening of Delco Arts Week, which runs October 3-11. Sunday features the Media State Street Fall Festival (11 AM-5 PM, free admission) and the Delco 10 Miler starting at 8 AM in Rose Tree Park.
What can families do this weekend?
Haverford Township Day is built for kids with a parade, entertainment and a large family-friendly craft fair on Darby Road. Sunday's State Street Fall Festival in Media has a dedicated kids' zone plus a food truck court, and Linvilla Orchards in Media offers pumpkins, hayrides and family activities all weekend.
Are there any free events in Delaware County this weekend?
Yes. Haverford Township Day is a free community celebration, and the Media State Street Fall Festival charges no admission at the gate. Many Delco Arts Week events are free as well. The Delco 10 Miler and Villanova Theatre require registration or tickets, and Linvilla Orchards prices activities by day.
What festivals are happening in Delaware County this weekend?
The State Street Fall Festival in Media is the weekend's main festival with 170+ vendors and live music, while Haverford Township Day on Saturday is the county's classic community festival. Delco Arts Week, which begins October 3, adds county-wide arts events through October 11.
Smarty's Pick: State Street Fall Festival in Media
My pick in Delaware County this weekend is the State Street Fall Festival in Media on Sunday, October 4, 11 AM-5 PM. More than 170 vendors, a food truck court, two live music stages and a kids' zone on one walkable small-town main street is about as good as a fall Sunday gets, and it is free to enter. Come early, park at the county courthouse lots, and stay for the music.
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 neighborhood 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.
