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urday, Oct. 3, 10, 17 NOVEMBER diversions
Ghost Tours at the Old Jail in Jim Thorpe
Sundays through November
You won’t find masked actors jumping out of dark corners, Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market
but you may see some real ghosts. Guides will relate stories
of what they — and visitors — have seen over the years. The The Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market boasts more than 40 local
former Carbon County Prison, built in 1869, is full of history, vendors selling foods such as meats, dairy products, fresh
from stories of Civil War draft resistance to the Molly Maguire produce, coffee, flowers, baked goods and more. The market
hangings in 1877. Be sure to check out cell 17, where operates rain or shine on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Alexander Campbell — accused of being a Molly Maguire, offers a number of different events and activities for families.
declared his innocence and left a handprint that remains to this Usually housed at the Water Street Park, it’s been temporarily
day, despite attempts to paint and build over it. Tours are every moved near the Dimmick Park and Hellertown Area Library
20 minutes. For more information call 570-325-5259 or visit because of construction. For more information, visit
www.theoldjailmuseum.com. www.svfarmersmarket.org
Oct. 24 and 25 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Fall Pennsylvania Home Show through Nov. 2
Haunting at the Waldorf Hotel and Terror in the Corn
Held at AG Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St.,
Allentown, this home show is one of the biggest each fall. Show If it’s fright you’re after, take a trip to the Haunting at the
hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waldorf, housed in the former Jack River Steakhouse at Forest
Sunday. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and children Inn near Lehighton. Organizers have remodeled the restaurant to
age 12 and under get in free. For more information, please see resemble a 1960s hotel, the setting for the tale of a homicidal
www.allentownfairpa.org. innkeeper and a father who seeks revenge for his daughter’s
murder. There is also a hay ride through the Terror in the Corn
attraction, which features more than a dozen scenes and more
than 50 actors. Organizers say the attractions are high intensity
and not intended for children under 10. Open‑toed shoes,
flip‑flops and sandals are prohibited. For more information call
610-824-6835 or visit www.hauntingatthewaldorf.com
SIMPLY
DELIGHTFUL
Dine, graze, imbibe,
enjoy live music on
the weekends within
a historic inn setting…
There are many ways
to delight your senses
at McCoole’s this fall.
BROAD & MAIN STREETS, QUAKERTOWN|215.538.1776|www.McCoolesRedLionInn.com
Ghost Tours at the Old Jail in Jim Thorpe
Sundays through November
You won’t find masked actors jumping out of dark corners, Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market
but you may see some real ghosts. Guides will relate stories
of what they — and visitors — have seen over the years. The The Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market boasts more than 40 local
former Carbon County Prison, built in 1869, is full of history, vendors selling foods such as meats, dairy products, fresh
from stories of Civil War draft resistance to the Molly Maguire produce, coffee, flowers, baked goods and more. The market
hangings in 1877. Be sure to check out cell 17, where operates rain or shine on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Alexander Campbell — accused of being a Molly Maguire, offers a number of different events and activities for families.
declared his innocence and left a handprint that remains to this Usually housed at the Water Street Park, it’s been temporarily
day, despite attempts to paint and build over it. Tours are every moved near the Dimmick Park and Hellertown Area Library
20 minutes. For more information call 570-325-5259 or visit because of construction. For more information, visit
www.theoldjailmuseum.com. www.svfarmersmarket.org
Oct. 24 and 25 Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Fall Pennsylvania Home Show through Nov. 2
Haunting at the Waldorf Hotel and Terror in the Corn
Held at AG Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds, 302 N. 17th St.,
Allentown, this home show is one of the biggest each fall. Show If it’s fright you’re after, take a trip to the Haunting at the
hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Waldorf, housed in the former Jack River Steakhouse at Forest
Sunday. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and children Inn near Lehighton. Organizers have remodeled the restaurant to
age 12 and under get in free. For more information, please see resemble a 1960s hotel, the setting for the tale of a homicidal
www.allentownfairpa.org. innkeeper and a father who seeks revenge for his daughter’s
murder. There is also a hay ride through the Terror in the Corn
attraction, which features more than a dozen scenes and more
than 50 actors. Organizers say the attractions are high intensity
and not intended for children under 10. Open‑toed shoes,
flip‑flops and sandals are prohibited. For more information call
610-824-6835 or visit www.hauntingatthewaldorf.com
SIMPLY
DELIGHTFUL
Dine, graze, imbibe,
enjoy live music on
the weekends within
a historic inn setting…
There are many ways
to delight your senses
at McCoole’s this fall.
BROAD & MAIN STREETS, QUAKERTOWN|215.538.1776|www.McCoolesRedLionInn.com
