If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “There’s nothing to do here!” I wouldn’t be writing this article. I would be independently wealthy and drinking something fruity out of a coconut on a beach somewhere.
But alas, here we are, and once again, I’m going to prove people wrong. I’ve said it before, and I will continue to say it until everyone understands — if you think there is nothing to do around here, you haven’t even tried to find something. Music, arts & crafts, church events, kids’ events, and yes, things going on at the local bars — there are a ton of fun things to do if you care to find them.
And since I’m of the generous sort, I’ve gone ahead and found the things to do for you! Lots of them! This article is going to be stupidly long because of ALL the things there are to do around here. And TBH, I didn’t even have to go much further than Facebook to find them.
Sidenote: I tried my best to keep this in date order. If anything isn’t — welp, I’m human and I’m sure you can still find your way. To prevent this from being the only article in the paper this week, I’ve narrowed the list down to things taking place between October 1st and October 31st-ish, along with some general stuff that runs through fall.
Hopefully, this will be enough to get you started on your fall adventures!
First Friday is this Friday, October 3rd, in downtown Williamsport! They will have Cass and the Bailout Crew on Pine St., Kick Trax on the CAC Outdoor Stage, and Grain at Lamar Park. Arts2Go! for Kids Craft will be in front of the Lycoming Arts gallery. And of course, they will have vendors, artisans, and food trucks all along and off of 4th St.
Step back in time (and shop some fabulous finds) at the Central PA Vintage Fest! With over 55 vendors offering vintage clothing, home decor, and collectibles, there’s something for every style and collector. You can find the event on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Clerestory Ballroom at the Pajama Factory, 1307 Park Ave., Williamsport.
Join 3:16 Church for their annual Soup Sale and Fall Festival! They will have free activities for the kids. Bounce house, balloon art & more! A variety of delicious soups, as well as hot dogs, will be available for sale. Saturday, October 4th from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 801 Washington Blvd., Williamsport.
Crossroads Church, Jersey Shore Campus, will host its Fall Festival on October 11th from 4-7 p.m. Join them for a fun-filled day of games, bounce houses, and free food! 1454 S Route 44 Hwy, Jersey Shore. The Muncy Campus will host their festival on October 4th from 4-7 p.m. at 628 Penn St., Muncy.
On Saturday, October 4th, from 2-6 p.m., raise your steins and dust off your lederhosen — it’s time for Today Farm’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfest! Join us for an afternoon of authentic German food, live music, and plenty of fun for the whole family. This year’s celebration will feature a lively beer garden, local vendors, our always-popular corn maze, hayrides, and classic festival contests to keep the spirit of Oktoberfest alive. Parking is by donation, and admission is free. Use Farm Tokens for the hayrides and corn maze! Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate fall, farm-style!
Country Store Antiques & Décor will host their Fall Open House & 5th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 4th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 607 Village Rd., Muncy. Hourly giveaways, gift baskets, light refreshments, and sales. Food trucks onsite. Plenty of new items added the night before!
If you are looking for something more active and that benefits a great cause, the Think Big Challenge is a trail race held at the Williamsport Water Authority. It benefits the ThinkBig Pediatric Cancer Fund in memory of Elliot Storms. They are offering a 5K and a 10K, and you can sign up at https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=123622. The trail race takes place on Sunday, October 5th, at 10 a.m. at the Williamsport Water Authority, located on Mosquito Valley Road.
The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs have set the opening night reception for their 2025 Members Photography Show for Friday, October 10th, at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport from 6-8 p.m. The public is invited to come and vote for their favorite photographs while enjoying wine, cheese, and refreshments prepared by the members of the photography group.
LAPS will hold its annual indoor yard sale on October 11th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pine St. United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport. This is an awesome event where most items are available for purchase at a reasonable donation. Every dollar goes directly to LAPS and helps provide food, veterinary care, and heating & cooling, among other things, for our feline residents.
The Hiawatha will be hosting a “Wicked” cruise. Meet Galinda and Elphaba on October 11th, from 6-8 p.m.! Tickets are available at: http://www.ridehiawatha.com.
Citizens Hose Company of Jersey Shore is back at it for another Strongman — the 2nd annual House on the Hill Strength and Endurance Challenge. The event will be held at the Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, located on Locust Street in Jersey Shore. The registration fee is $45 and includes a competitor t-shirt. Funds raised from this strongman will go towards equipment, training, and gear the company needs to be its best! Registration is open till start time at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11th. Same-day registration as early as 8 a.m. on the day of the event! Weigh-ins are from 9-10 a.m., competition starts at 10 a.m.
Speaking of Today Farm (215 Shady Ln., Muncy), if you are looking for a Halloween event that’s fun (and not too spooky) for the little ones, Tiny Terrors is their kid-friendly version of the Today Farm of Terror! The event takes place on October 11th, from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy a festive day on the farm with wagon rides, free-range animal visits, the corn maze, pumpkins, face painting, games, and more. Costumes are welcome- and encouraged! Admission is $15 per person (includes a wagon ride, one pumpkin, a hot dog, supplies to paint your pumpkin, and coloring pages). Then, on October 24th & 25th, and on October 30th & November 1st, from 7-10 p.m. The farm takes a dark turn — a haunted attraction full of thrills and chills. Your admission includes a terrifying ride through the haunted hay fields, a twisted journey into the haunted corn maze, and a spine-tingling walk-through section that will test your courage. Admission is $20. Bring two non-perishable canned goods and save $5 on your ticket.
Join the Waterville VFC for a sweet, old-fashioned weekend of fall fun at the Apple Butter Festival! Enjoy the fall foliage with your whole family! Delicious food, local vendors & unique handcrafted goods! Apple butter churning — Stir a kettle! October 11th & 12th, 11009 N Route 44 Hwy, Waterville.
Magick Within will be hosting a Besom (broom) decorating workshop at 304 Allegheny St., Jersey Shore, on Sunday, October 12th at 4:15 p.m.! They will go over what a Besom is & its spiritual uses! The cost will be $25 per person, and all materials will be provided. However, feel free to bring any additional items with you that you would like to include to personalize your own (such as charms or dried flowers from a special event). There are 10 spots available! Stop in to sign up and secure your spot for this upcoming event.
The 9th annual Cochran Primary Fall Festival is on October 16th from 5-7 p.m.! They welcome Cochran students and their families to join them for games, prizes, a basket raffle, a bake sale, food & drinks, hayrides, first responders, and more! Cash and Venmo are accepted, and proceeds benefit the Cochran Primary PTO. Basket raffle tickets are sold separately from game/activity tickets, and the drawing will take place at 6:45 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.
Dwell’s Second Annual Fundraising Dinner is on October 16th, at Bald Birds Brewing Company. This special evening is dedicated to raising awareness and support for vulnerable children and their families in Central, PA. Your support of this event will help Dwell expand its services and continue advocating for children from hard places. They welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly about how you can champion this cause. Together, they are the village working to bring hope and healing to vulnerable children and their families. They hope you will join us for this impactful evening. Link to purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/c/familytable2025
Join plant enthusiast Vicki Killian at Centered Earth, 21 Kristi Rd., Muncy, to make the perfect autumn arrangement! Vicki will show you how to attach succulent cuttings, moss, and fun fall-themed details to a pumpkin base. These arrangements typically last at least several weeks, and some guests have even kept their designs fresh for a couple of months. Recommended for adults and teens. We will be using a combination of floral pins and hot glue, so please plan accordingly for safety. Register today at http://www.centeredearth.com/special-classes. The class is scheduled for October 16th, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Ebeneezer Baptist Church, 525 Park Ave., Williamsport, is hosting a Women in Music concert on Friday, October 17th at 7 p.m. Experience empowering performances. This is a special fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.
The 4th annual Loyalsock Valley Glow night, on October 18th, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Snyder’s Farm, 457 PA 87, Mountoursville. There will be hayrides, food, corn mazes, and much, much more! The ticket price is $7.00 and includes admission to the corn mazes, as well as a glow stick and hayride for each ticket holder. Refreshments and additional glow items will be available for purchase.
Murray Motors, 85 Griffith Rd., Muncy will host a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 18th, from 4-7 p.m.! Join them for a fun, family-friendly Halloween event! They’re encouraging anyone to come decorate a trunk. Even local businesses! Please call Paige or Tammy at 570-546-2222 to reserve a spot. Even if you can’t decorate a trunk, please bring your family dressed up to trunk or treat and enjoy the night! We have Grab & Growl AND Taco Bill’s Taco Madness coming!
Wine & Design Williamsport, located at 357 Market St., Williamsport, has an amazing upcoming event that you won’t want to miss, no matter who you are! Join them for a one-of-a-kind art experience featuring three adorable mini goats, Huey, Luey, Dewey! During this 2-hour class, Sunday, October 19th, at noon! You’ll paint a whimsical goat-themed canvas while friendly mini goats roam the studio. Guests will be able to pet, cuddle, and even snap selfies with the goats throughout the event. You’ll get your own mini goat masterpiece, snuggle time with the goats, and photos with the goats! Register on their website https://www.wineanddesign.com/williamsport-pa/.
Straight No Chaser Holiday Road is coming to the Community Arts Center in Williamsport on October 19th, at 7:30 p.m.! Tickets are available at CACLive.com/SNC. Straight No Chaser is a non-traditional male a cappella group. They are the real deal – the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that moves people in a fundamental sense, and with a sense of humor.
This Autumn Arts Market has handmade items from talented local artisans, all indoors! The host church will also be selling lunch & desserts, so bring your appetite. Pennsdale Trinity United Methodist Church, 658 Village Rd, Muncy, on October 19th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pudgie’s Montoursville is having a trunk-or-treat on Tuesday, October 21st, from 6-8 p.m. at 920 Plaza Dr., Montoursville. Join them for a spooky good time! Free event open to all ages.
It wouldn’t be spooky season without the Pennsdale Haunted Barn. Open every Friday and Saturday in October through October 25th from 7-11 p.m. Located at 261 Village Rd., Muncy. They have bonfires and food trucks each night of the haunt.
Muncy VFW Post 3428, 12 N. Market St., rear, will host a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 25th at 2 p.m. Please sign up by October 19th, either in person or by calling the VFW at 570-546-3820. Please arrive by 1:30 p.m. to set up for Trunk or Treat.
Don’t be ghoulish — join the 15th Annual Monster Dash on Saturday, October 25th in Muncy! Choose between the 5K Run/Walk (timed or untimed, strollers welcome, no pets) or the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run with optional obstacles. Races start at Ward L. Myers Elementary School at 9:30 a.m., with the kids’ fun run to follow from approximately 9:35 to 9:40 a.m. All proceeds support student programs, field trips, activities & more at Myers Elementary! Registration Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Muncy/MuncyMonsterDash5k
Join the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Co. for their Fifth Annual Fall Festival! This year, they’ll have some old favorites and new vendors to share with you! Saturday, October 25th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 30 S. Railroad St., Hughesville.
TRUCKTOBERFEST is coming to the Lycoming County Fairgrounds! October 25th-26th! Ec4wda sanctioned obstacle racing! Mud Bog Racing! Unlimited tough trucks! Jr jeepers obstacle classes! Monster truck freestyle exhibition! Kids’ pumpkin painting contest! Saturday evening trunk-or-treat area! Food and merchandise vendors!
Hund Haus is hosting their 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat (For Dogs!) on Saturday, October 25th, from 4-7 p.m., at 748 Broad St., Montoursville. Join them for an evening of tail wags and treats at their dog-friendly trunk-or-treat event! Prizes will be awarded for the Best Trunk Decoration and the Best K9 Costume.
Trunk or Treat for a Cause! Join together for a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and community — all while supporting the brave Eila Weaver, battling leukemia at only 22 months old. Donations will be accepted to help her family with medical expenses. Let’s come together and show her all the love and support on October 25th, from 6-8 p.m., 76 Terminal Rd., Montoursville.
On Sunday, October 26th at 2 p.m., JAM at First UMC Muncy, 602 S. Market St., Muncy will host a trunk-or-treat.
Tabernacle Baptist Church will host their second annual Trunk or Treat event on October 29th at 5 p.m. at 911 W. Third St., Williamsport.
Trinity Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 844 W. 4th St., Williamsport, will hold a lasagna dinner on Wednesday, October 29th, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. The dinner includes meat lasagna, salad, bread, and a homemade dessert. Eat in or take out. The cost of dinner is $14 for adults, $6 for children (12 years and younger), and $10 for lasagna only.
Looking for something spooky and fun to do on October 31st from 7-10:00 p.m.? The Williamsport Recreation Department is hosting the “Festival of Fears” at Shaw Place, featuring two haunted houses: “CRANY’S Twisted Carnival” and “The Hills Of Terror,” both for only $5.00. Plus, enjoy the haunted night club, trunk-or-treat, free pumpkins, candy, giveaways, and more.
Join Downtown Muncy Inc.’s trunk-or-treat at the Muncy High School Faculty Parking Lot on October 31st, from 6-8 p.m. Safe & fun trick-or-treating for kids—creative, decorated trunks. Local businesses giving back. Want to be a participating business? Trunk Sign Ups: https://donorbox.org/events/817998/steps/choose_tickets.
If you have a teen or tween girl at home, chances are you know more than you want to about K-pop Demon Hunters! It seems to be the newest craze sweeping the country. Saturday, November 1st at 3:30 p.m., join a class at Wine & Design, 357 Market St., Williamsport, that your kiddo won’t want to miss! They’ll create their very own K-Pop-inspired painting AND decorate a microphone to bring home. Tickets and info are available at https://www.wineanddesign.com/williamsport-pa/.
So, there you have it — over 2,500 words of things to do in October alone. From all ends of the county. A veritable smorgasbord of options! So go forth! Enjoy the fall! Find something fun to do with the family. Get some fresh air! Drink some cider! Toast a marshmallow! I didn’t even get around to how beautiful a nice hike in the woods will be this time of year! There is also some more stuff throughout this week’s paper!
And don’t forget the farms! Pumpkin patches, apple picking, hayrides, corn mazes! There are a ton of options all over the place!
There is an awful lot of awful going on in the world right now, and it can be easy to lose sight of all the fun and good that is happening around you. Hopefully, this will help you find some fun this fall!
