Back in time

- The Conrad Weiser Homestead, 28 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf, has a French & Indian War Interpretive Sunday going on from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Historic guided tours are at 1 and 3 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to talk to re-enactors about the historical context, clothing and equipment of soldiers of the French and Indian War period. Admission is free. Call (610) 589-2934.

- Explore autumn customs, foods, traditional crafts and seasonal fun at Harvest Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Washington Crossing Historic Park, Routes 32 and 532, Upper Makefield. Take a look at the 1770s and 1830s in the historic village with a meal cooking on an open hearth, apple cider pressing, a Colonial kitchen garden and more. Demonstrations include coopering (barrel maker), chair caning, blacksmithing and more. Guests can meet the tavern keeper in the McKonkey Ferry Inn, talk to artisans selling their wares and be introduced to the historic uses of herbs. Turn the crank on the cider press, jump into the hay pile and play old-fashioned games. Cost is $8, $6 for children 6-17. Call (215) 493-4076 or visit www.ushistory.org/washingtoncrossing.

Haunted

- In honor of the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's birth, Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Road, Media, presents "Tales from Poe" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays Oct. 21-Nov. 15. Dr. Morane, who witnesses the death of Poe, is haunted by his ghost and he experiences the worlds of "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "Ligeia," "William Wilson" and "The Masque of the Red Death." Tickets are $20 with $3 discounts for seniors and students and $12 for children 18 and under. Call (610) 565-4211 or visit www.hedgerowtheatre.org.

- The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, Route 72 off of Pennsylvania Turnpike exit 266, Cornwall, offers a Halloween Daze and Spooky Knights theme weekend 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1. Tickets are $29.95, $9.95 for children 5-11. Call (717) 665-7021, ext. 231 or visit www.parenfaire.com.

- From Friday through Halloween, it's Halloween Happenings in Cape May, N.J. The two weeks of specially-themed tours and events including Ghostwriter Trolley Rides, Miss Parmentier's Psychic Teas, Historic Haunts Combination Tours, Phantoms of the Physick Estate and more. Call (800) 275-4278 or visit www.capemaymac.org.

Barns, farms, houses

- The Bedminster Land Conservancy holds its fifth annual Barns & Farms Tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Walk through working barns that serve multiple uses and visit properties that provide a glimpse of a past era. There will be demonstrations on horseback riding, sheepherding, wood carving and more. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 on Sunday, free to children under 12.

Call (215) 795-2352 or visit www.bedminsterlandconservancy.org.

- Trinity Episcopal Church of Solebury holds its 19th annual House Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Four Solebury stone homes will get their settings, style and furnishings showcased. Tickets are $30. Children under 12 are not permitted. Gourmet box lunches will be offered for $12. Lunches must be pre-ordered and are picked up at Trinity the day of the tour. Call (215) 297-8285 or visit www.trinitysolebury.org/housetour.

Different kinds of Indian

- Seven young, Indian musicians put a contemporary twist on traditional Indian classical music as Shastriya Syndicate and dancer Ramya Ramnarayan perform at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. Tickets are $18 and $22. Call (610) 758-3414 or visit www.zoellnerartscenter.org .

- The Museum of Indian Culture (meaning Native American), 2825 Fish Hatchery Road, Allentown, holds the "A Time of Thanksgiving Festival" from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy Native American drumming, craft and jewelry vendors, food, "lifeways demonstrations," dancing, singing, a children's craft area, Aztec Fire Dancers and more. Admission is $5, $4 for seniors and children 12-17. Call (610) 797-2121 or e-mail info@museumofindianculture.org.

Beer, wine, dessert

- Lehigh Valley Brewfest 2009 is set for 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday in Hugh Moore Park, 2750 Hugh Moore Park Road, Easton. Have a taste of more than 30 microbrewed beers and enjoy food and entertainment. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate, $5 for designated drivers. Call (610) 967-6256 or visit www.lvbrewfest.org .

- It's a Chambourcin Weekend 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at the nine Lehigh Valley Wine Trail wineries. Chamourcin is the only type of wine that all of them have in common. Get directions and a complete list of special events at www.lehighvalleywinetrail.com.

- The Just Desserts Festival happens 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in South Side Bethlehem on the luminaria-lit Third and Fourth streets. Enjoy live entertainment and sample more than 30 desserts. Get unlimited desserts for $10, or $1 per sample. Call (610) 841-5831.

Steepest and deepest

The Banff Mountain Film Festival captures the thrill of skiing, kayaking and extreme mountain sports at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Colonial Theater on Bridge Street, Phoenixville. For tickets and information, call Philadelphia Rock Gym at (877) 822-7673.

Rare breed

The Lipizzaner Stallions perform their brand of equine ballet at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday at the Stabler Arena, 124 Goodman Drive, Bethlehem. Tickets are $22.50, $20.50 for seniors and children 12 and under. Call (610) 758-6611.
Educated Oktoberfest

Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast's "Deutches Kuche Vernuggen" tour/demo is scheduled Friday through Sunday. The package includes a Bavarian cooking demonstration; dinner at Stoudt's, a German themed establishment that makes beer according to the Bavarian Purity Law; and a tour of Landis Valley Museum. The package costs $160. Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast is at 311 E. Main St., New Holland. Call (888) 824-3763 or visit www.harvestmoonbandb.com.

Events for the week of October 1 - October 8

Musical theater

- The musical "Camelot" is on stage at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Zoellner Arts Center, 420 E. Packer Ave., Bethlehem. Tickets are $33 and $40. Call (610) 758-3414 or visit www.zoellnerartscenter.org.

- The DuPont Theatre, 1007 N. Market St., Wilmington, Del., presents "Girls Night: The Musical" at 8 p.m. tonight and Friday. Tickets range from $38-$55. Call (800) 338-0881 or visit www.duponttheatre.com.

- Puppets, people surviving in New York City, big dreams with a tiny bank account and adult humor are featured in the musical "Avenue Q" at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Sovereign Center, 136 N. Sixth St., Reading. Tickets range from $38-$65. Call (610) 898-7299.

Big Halloween party

Six Flags Great Adventure, Route 537, Jackson, N.J., presents Fright Fest from 5 to 11 p.m. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. It will also be open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Columbus Day on Oct. 12. Daytime attractions include "Monster Mash Bash - A Tale of Love at First Fright," "Mr. Six's Spooktacular Street Party," "Kidz Scary-oke," the "Get Ready to Wiggle" Halloween show and "Professor Slithers Creepy Critters." After 6 p.m., the ghouls come out and it's strictly for ages 12+ with "The Awakening," "Elvira's Superstition," "Dead Man's Party," two haunted outdoor walking trails and more. Admission is $49.99 plus tax, $39.99 plus tax online at www.sixflags.com, $29.99 plus tax for children under 54 inches tall and disabled patrons. Call (732) 928-1821.

Musical diversity

- Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer perform together in concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Williams Center at Lafayette College, High Street, Easton. Tickets are $33.

- Violinist Janine Jansen joins the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at the Williams Center at 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets are $29. Call (610) 330-5009 or visit www.lafayette.edu/williamscenter.

People of the corn

Miller's Orchards Farm Market, 1515 Fairview Road, Clarks Summit, has a seven-acre corn maze, which pays tribute to the TV show "The Office." Hours through Nov. 1 are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $8.50, free to children under 2. Call (570) 780-1019 or visit www.millersorchard.com.

Think conservation

Snipes Farm, 890 W. Bridge St., Morrisville, features a Green Living Festival starting at 10 a.m. Saturday with information on organic farming, alternative energy demonstrations, green building construction, music, healthy living workshops, yoga, vendors, family activities and more. The music lineup features Hoots & Hellmouth and Natural Breakdown. General admission is $6.50. Visit www.farmschoolatsnipes.org.

Pioneer spirit

Pioneer Festival is a living history event with Native American and Pennsylvania Dutch pioneer demonstrations of blacksmithing, log hewing, pottery and soap making, story telling, music, tours of the Zeisloff log house and the recreated Fort Everett and more. You'll find it 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Ontelaunee Park, Route 143 off Route 309, New Tripoli. Bring your own seating. Call (610) 298-2309.

All American

The Allentown Symphony Orchestra and guest vocal soloists Julie-Ann Whitley Green and Edward Pleasant perform works by Gershwin, Copland and Bernstein at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Allentown Symphony Hall 23 N. Sixth St., Allentown. Tickets range from $25-$45. Before the Sunday performance, there will be a related "Americana: Art and Music in Allentown" presentation at 12:30 p.m. at the Allentown Art Museum, 31 N. Fifth St., Allentown. Then there will be light refreshments at 1:30 p.m. in the auditorium, which will be followed by a preconcert lecture at 2 p.m. Symphony patrons will receive a special buy one, get one free discount to view the exhibit "A Force for Change" on Sunday. Call (610) 432-6715.

Toast to October

Oktoberfest 2009 is open to the public and held 5 to 10 tonight, 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Grove at the Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading. For more information, call (610) 373-3982 or visit www.readingliederkranz.com.