Events

Fall Fun Day

When

Where

Laurel Hill East

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Children of all ages and caregivers are invited to a family-friendly day of outdoor autumn festivities. Enjoy a cemetery scavenger hunt, mini-tours, games, prizes, story times, and fall crafts. Costumes encouraged!

Cost: Free!

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Fall Fun That Feeds the Soul
Our Fall Fun Day is all about community, connection, and giving back. As you plan your family’s visit, please consider bringing an item (or two!) to help our neighbors in need. What to Bring:
  • Outerwear: New or gently-used jackets and coats (all sizes needed)
  • Essentials: New socks and new underwear (in packaging – all sizes needed)
  • Toiletries: Unopened, full-sized or travel-sized shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant
A donation drop-off area will be set up near the event entrance. Thank you for helping us support the greater Philadelphia community!
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GETTING HERE:
  • For everyone’s safety, no vehicles will be permitted into the cemetery during the event. 
  • Limited free parking, and accessible parking, is available in the parking lots and loading bays directly across the street from the cemetery entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Please leave the drive aisle clear, avoid blocking active access, and do not block any cars in when you park.
  • Free street parking is also available on Ridge Avenue and in the surrounding neighborhood.
  • Directions to Laurel Hill East are linked here.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
  • Please visit the welcome desk upon entry to check in. Guests without tickets are welcome to join.
  • This is a drop-in program. Come and go as you please!
  • Costumes encouraged! 
  • Most activities are in full or partial shade, but bringing sun and bug protection is recommended.
  • The Gift Shop will be open!
  • There will be a professional photographer onsite documenting this program. By attending, you consent to having your photo taken, which may appear in Laurel Hill communications and publications.
  • Limited snacks will be available, but BYO picnic is encouraged.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

  • 11:00 AM: Arts & crafts tables, hay rides, prizes, and snacks available until event ends or while supplies last. All hayride participants must sign a waiver before they can board the hay ride. 
  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM: Face painting by local artists Rose Luardo and Andrew Jeffrey Wright.
  • 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM: Story times read by Falls of Schuylkill librarian Grace Foster.
  • 1:30 PM: Scavenger hunt (candy prizes!).

ACCESSIBILITY:

  • The cemetery entrance is paved with about 50 feet of uneven cobblestone.
  • There are ADA-accessible bathrooms and a water fountain near the cemetery entrance.
  • Activities will mainly take place in grassy-uneven terrain. This is to maximize shade.
  • Hayrides, community information tables, and other goodies are accessible from paved paths.

Any questions, please contact programs@laurelhillphl.com. Any day-of concerns, please call 215.228.8200, dial 0.

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