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Weekend Planner: Band Festival, Car Wash & Halloween Haunts

Spend the weekend at these local, family-friendly events.

PumpkinFest at Shady Brook Farm
Where/when: Shady Brook Farm, 931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Why go: Families can enjoy wagon rides, pick-your-own pumpkins and much more. 
Cost: $14

Valley of Fear
Where/when: 
Phoenix Sport Club 301 E Bristol Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m.
Why go: Check out Valley of Fear's newest attraction: Zombie Escape Maze! Scream at the haunt's ever popular haunted hayride and scary tales as well.
Cost: 
Prices vary, visit ValleyofFear.com for coupons and discounts.

Horrorfest at Shady Brook Farm
Where/when: 
931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 7 to 10 p.m.
Why go: 
Head to "America's Most Haunted Farm" for four thrilling attractions.
Cost: 
$18 - $50

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Support the Arts Car Wash
Where/when: 2002 Rock Way, Holland, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Why go: Council Rock South's orchestra is accepting donations in exchange for a car wash to raise money for upcoming activities and master sectionals.
Cost: Donations

CR South Bold and Gold Band Festival
Where/when: Walt Snyder Stadium, 62 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Saturday, 6:30 p.m.
Why go: Bands from across the region will perform at Council Rock South's inaugural marching band festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Walt Snyder Stadium. 
Cost: Adults $8, Students and seniors $5

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Toyota Driving Expectations
Where/when: Neshaminy Mall 707 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, Saturday & Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Why go: 
Toyota is bringing its free of charge, 2.5-hour behind-the-wheel defensive driving program for teens and adults to get first-hand experiences with professional drivers to understand the dangers associated with distracted driving, as well as learn important defensive driving skills and crash avoidance techniques.
Cost: 
Free

Bolton Mansion Halloween Car Show
Where/when:
Bolton Mansion, 85 Holly Dr, Levittown, Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Why go:
Check out cars and let your kids trick-or-treat on the show field
Cost:
Free admission, $15 car registration

Lower Southampton Fire Prevention Open House
Where/when: Kmart parking lot, 176 W Street Rd, Feasterville Trevose, Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
Why go: Learn about fire safety through live demonstrations while enjoying fire truck rides, a moon bounce and photos with Sparky.
Cost: Free

Light The Night Walk: Bucks-Mont
Where/when: Bucks County Community College Newtown Campus, 275 Swamp Rd, Newtown, Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Why go: Take part in a rememberance ceremony and walk that supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Cost: Free

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