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8 nepa family

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10 click it back-to-school giveaways to get your little scholar in

the right frame of mind.

14 howls, haunts & hayrides smokey bonfire smores, vibrant colors of fall, perhaps

a slight fright in the night BOO! Maybe a ghost will come to call.

16 buzzworthy learn more about Autism & Aspergers through the

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RETAIL & DININGChildrens Clothing Store

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Ghosts, Goblins and Haunted HousesCircle of ScreamsCircle Drive-In Theater, 1911 Scranton Carbondale Hwy (Business Rt 6), Dickson City, 570-489-5731, circleofscreams.comHayride of Torture, Carnival of Fear 3D, Maze of Torment and Movie. Friday to Sunday from Sept 18 to Nov 1 from 6-11pm (ticket booth closes at 10:30pm). $25; $45 double pass; $69 adrenaline pass. Not recommended for children under 10.

Draculas Forest Fall Festival, Haunted Hayride and Shockwalk2828 Rock Dr, Clarks Summit, 570-586-5084, draculasforest.comStarting Sept 18, every Friday and Saturday in Sept and every Friday to Sunday in Oct at 6:30pm (weather permitting). Little Screamers Haunted Hayrides on Sundays in Oct from 1-5pm. $2 cash parking.

Eckley Haunted Lantern Tours Eckley Miners Village, 2 Eckley Back Rd, Weatherly, 570-636-2070, eckleyminersvillagemuseum.comFridays and Saturdays from Oct 16 to 24 from 6-10pm.

Fear Hollow1600 Church Rd, Rice Twp, 570-261-0333, fearhollow.comIndoor haunted house and outdoor haunted trail. Fridays to Sundays in Oct. Begins at dark until 11pm on Friday and Saturday and until 10pm on Sunday. $15. Not geared for small children.

Gravestone ManorTrion Warehouse (next to Woodlands Inn & Resort), 1095 Hwy 315, Plains, 570-821-6500, Open Oct 2 and every Friday to Sunday until Oct 30. Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11pm and Sundays from 7-9:30pm. $10 and group discounts for 10 or more. Not for very young children. Benefits United Way local charities.

Haunted! Mind Mysteries & BeyondHoudini Museum, 1433 N Main Ave, Scranton, 570-342-5555, psychictheater.comThree-hour experience of mentalism, mind reading, telekinesis, psychometry and a seance. Advance reservations required. $35.

Historic Ghost Walks of PennsylvaniaOld Mill Village Museum, 5774 Rt 848, New Milford, 570-434-3353, oldmillvillage.orgFridays and Saturdays from Oct 16 to 24 from 7-9pm. $5; free for under age 6. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more.

Horror HallPlymouth Twp Fire and Rescue Tilbury Station, 11 East Popular Street, West Nanticoke, 570-735-7899, horrorhall.comEvery Friday to Sunday from Sept 25 to Oct 31. Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-midnight and Sundays from 6-10pm. $13 general admission or $18 fast pass. Not recommended for children under 10.

Hotel of HorrorThe Legendary Lake House Hotel, Corner of Old Route 115 and Cherry Valley Rd, Saylorsburg, 570-992-3278, hotelofhorror.comFridays to Sundays from Sept 19 to Oct 31. Hours vary by date. $15/Altered Nightmares; $20/Hotel of Horror; or $30/Combo Tickets.

Old Jail Ghost ToursOld Jail Museum, 128 West Broadway, Jim Thorpe, 570-325-5259, theoldjailmuseum.comSaturdays from Oct 3 to 17 from 6:15-9pm. Adults $10; students $7. No children under 12 allowed.

Penns AsylumChurch St and Bridge Rd, Spring City, 855-HAUNT-00, pennhurstasylum.comFridays to Sundays from Sept 19 to Oct 11 and Thursdays to Sundays from Oct 15 to Nov 1. Fridays and Saturdays 6:30-10:30pm and Thursdays and Sundays 6:30-9:30pm. Pennshurst Asylum $16, Dungeon of Lost Souls $16, Ghost Hunt $21, Tunnel Terror $16, Combo for 3 $42, Combo for 4 $47, VIP $78.

Reapers RevengeIntersection of Green Grove Rd and Rt 647, Scott Township, 570-253-GRIM (4746), reapersrevenge.netHaunted Hayride, Lost Carnival and Pitch Black attractions. Every Friday to Sunday from Sept 18 to Nov 1. Ticket booth opens 6pm. Closes Fridays and Saturdays (Sept and Oct) at 1am (no admittance after 11pm); and closes Sundays at 11pm (no admittance after 10pm). Not recommended for children under 10. $35 for all 3 attractions; parking $3; VIP Ticket $25 extra.

Spooky Days on the FarmQuiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, 570-992-6161, quietvalley.orgOct 23-25, farm tours, Halloween songs, crafts and wagon/pony rides. After dark, visit the Hag in the Woods to solve a murder. Admission $8; $5 for children (ages 312). Friday 5-8pm, Saturday 1-8pm and Sunday 1-5pm.

The Great Pocono Pumpkin Festival and Fright Nights Country Junction Worlds Largest General Store, 6565 Interchange Rd, Rt 209, Lehighton, 610-377-5050, countryjunction.comSaturdays and Sundays from Sept 26 to Oct 31 from 11am-6pm. Hayrides, treasure hunting, paintball, petting zoo, and pony rides. Pumpkins starting at $3. Also The Haunting at the Waldorf Hotel (hauntingatthewaldorf.com).

Trails of Terror Halloween Walk (tentative)West Wyoming Fire Department, Rear 926 Shoemaker Ave, West Wyoming, 570-760-3489Every Friday to Sunday in Oct. Friday and Saturdays from 8-11pm and Sundays from 8-10pm.

Farms and Hayrides Braces Orchard444 Brace Rd, Dallas, 570-333-4236 Saturdays and Sundays throughout Oct (weather permitting) from Noon-5pm. Group tours during the week by appointment. Take a wagon ride and enjoy an apple and freshly pressed cider.

Dundee Gardens2407 San Souci Parkway, Wilkes-Barre, 570-735-5452, dundeegardensinc.comSaturdays (11am-5pm) and Sundays (Noon-5pm) in Oct (weather-permitting). Hay rides, haunted barn, corn maze and pony rides. Recommended for ages 6 and older.

Dymonds Farm352 Brace Rd, Dallas, 570-333-5011Saturdays and Sundays in Oct from 9am-6pm. Hayrides to the pumpkin field to pick a pumpkin and a two-acre corn maze. Group tours during the week by appointment.

Maylaths Farm & Orchard621 Rock Glen Rd, Sugarloaf, 570-233-6783 or 570-708-1090Saturdays and Sundays from mid-Sept to end of Oct from 11am-6pm. Corn maze, cow train rides, farm animals, pony rides, bounce houses, corn cannon, apple slingshot and hayrides.

Millers Orchard1421 Fairview Road, Scott Twp, 570-587-3399, millersorchard.comOpen in Oct on Fridays and Saturdays at 10am and Sundays at Noon. Corn maze, farm animals, hayride to pick your own pumpkin and farm tours.

Pumpkin Hill Produce Farm250 Wapwallopen Rd, Nescopeck, 570-379-2106 Pumpkins daily 8:30am-7pm.

Ritters Farm MarketRoute 348, Mt. Cobb, 570-689-5151, rittersfarmmarket.comSaturdays and Sundays from end of Sept through Oct from 9am-7pm. Cornfield hunt, pony rides, blueberry hill slide, straw bale mountain, goat hotel, farm train, playground and pumpkin cannon.

Robas Family Farms 230 Decker Rd, N Abington Twp., 570-563-2904, robafamilyfarms.com. Every day from Sept 18 to Oct 31. Sunday to Thursday 10am-7pm, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-10pm (Sunday, Oct 11 10am-10pm). Hayride, corn maze, pig races, animals, pony rides and more. Friday to Sunday $13.95 and Monday to Thursday $9.95; children 2 and under free.

Rohrbachs Farm Market and Gift ShopRoute 487, Catawissa, 570-356-7654, rohrbachsfarm.netCorn Maze and Playland on Saturdays, Sept 19 to Oct 3 from 11am-7pm. Pumpkin Fall Festival on Oct 8 to 10 and Oct 12, and Fridays and Saturdays, Oct 16 to 31. Hayrides to corn maze, childrens playland and apple slingshot. Flashlight Nights in the corn maze on Fridays and Saturdays from 7-9pm. Special Needs Night on Oct 20 from 4-7pm.

Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch3369 SR 29 S, Noxen, 570-298-0962, whistlepigpumpkin.com.Saturdays and Sundays from Sept 26 to Oct 31 from Noon-dusk. Pick-your-own-pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides and hay fort. Sept 26-27 is free Make Your Own Scarecrow Days. Bring your own long-sleeved scarecrow clothing (other materials provided). Moonlight Corn Maze on Fridays and Saturdays in Oct from 5-9 pm (no admittance after 8pm), bring flashlights. Reservations required for groups.

Ghostly Amusement Park AdventuresCounts Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place100 Sesame Road, Langhorne, 215-752-7070, sesameplace.comSaturdays and Sundays from Sept 26 to Nov 1. Shows, themed mazes, character hayride and Sesame Street friends dressed in Halloween attire. Come in costume.

Hershey Park in the Dark, Treatville, and Creatures of the Night100 W Hershey Park Dr, Hershey, 800-HERSHEY, halloweeninhershey.com. One price ride and entertainment admission (ages 2 and under free). Fridays to Sundays, Oct 16 to Nov 1. Treatville for ages 12 and under. Wear your costume and trick or treat within the park. Visit Zoo America for a rare glimpse at the nocturnal animals during Creatures Of The Night.

Knoebels Hallo-Fun Nights391 Knoebels Blvd, Elysburg, 800-ITS-4FUN (800-487-4386), knoebels.comFridays to Sundays from Oct 16 to Nov 1. Treats, games, attractions, rides and a special treats for children 12 and under in costume!

Fall Foliage Train ExcursionsLehigh Gorge Scenic Railway ExcursionsJim Thorpe, 570-325-8485, lgsry.com

Steamtown Train ExcursionsSteamtown National Historic Site, S Washington Avenue, Scranton, 888-693-9391 or 570-340-5204, nps.gov/stea


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Increasing Awareness of AspergersNortheast PAs childrens author, illustrator and cartoonist Angela DeMuro offers a new tip for parents and caregivers of those with Autism.

TIP #2Sometimes our little Aspies can experience overload. Their behavior may seem as though they are acting defiant, when actually they need to ground themselves and refocus. Heavy chores or heavy work is a way to calm your child. At home try dusting, wiping counters or sorting laundry. At school try cleaning chalkboards, returning library books or sharpening pencils. And outside chores may include weeding the garden, raking leaves or taking out the trash. For more tips, visit our dedicated Autism & Aspergers webpage at nepafamily.com.

Read for the Record on October 22ndOn October 22, 2015, children and adults worldwide will participate in the

worlds largest shared reading experience, known as Jumpstarts Read for the Record (made possible due to Jumpstart, a national early education non-profit organization, and Candlewick Press, an independent childrens publisher). Since 2006, the campaign has kept the world reading record for the most people reading the same book on the same day. This years chosen childrens book is the award-winning picture book, Not Norman: A

Goldfish Story by Kelly Bennett, illustrated by Noah Z. Jones. Get your local community, school or library involved. Register to read at jstart.org.

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For many, back-to-school will take on a different role this year. Along with traditional math and English, teens of legal driving age will need to be educated on safely getting behind the wheel.

Most teenagers cant wait until the day they get their license. With driving comes greater freedom and independence. But too much freedom and independence too soon can have dangerous results. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in 2013, 371,645 people were injured and 2,927 were killed in crashes involving a teen driver.

Teen crash rates are higher than any other age group, and this data confirms that the impact of their crashes extend well beyond the teen

who is behind the wheel, notes Peter Kissinger, President and CEO of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Its not surprising that teen drivers fall into a higher risk category given their inexperience. Additionally, teens are more likely to speed,

follow cars more closely, turn improperly and use their cell phone in some manner.

So what can parents do to ensure their teens are as safe as possible when they get behind the wheel?

Find a driving schoolResearch from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that drivers education is associated with a lower incidence of both crashes and convictions and that teens who completed a formal course not only scored higher on the driving exam, they also demonstrated

n Driver-ZED driverzed.org

Interactive risk-management training tool designed to help teens recognize how to react in a variety of driving scenarios.

n TeenDriving.AAA.com teendriving.aaa.com/PA/

AAA site that provides state-specific information to help parents and their teens navigate the learning-to-drive process.

n The rules for young drivers in Pennsylvania can be found at: dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/young_drivers/yng_drv_fact_sheet.pdf.

Raising a Safe Driverincreased safety knowledge over their peers who did not have formal training.

Budget cuts have forced many school districts to eliminate drivers education programs leaving parents to fend for themselves and hire a private driving instructor. The best way to find a qualified instructor is through referrals. Ask parents with a licensed teen to recommend driving schools and instructors. Your local AAA office and car insurance company should also be able to offer a list of options.

When researching instructors, be sure to ask for credentials as well as how many hours your teen will spend behind the wheel. Do they expose your teen to a variety of roads and traffic situations or simply teach the basics needed to pass the licensing test? Along with traditional training, some driving schools are certified to offer student driver testing, which means your teen will be tested by his driving instructor eliminating the need to go to a test center. If thats something youre interested in, be sure to find out if its offered before hiring an instructor.

Dont forget to check with the Better Business Bureau about complaints against any instructor youre considering.

Establish the rules Make sure your young driver understands that driving is a privilege, not a right. Before handing over the keys, communicate not only the risks of driving, but also clearly spell out your expectations for good driving behavior and the consequences if he fails to meet those expectations.

Resources for families

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According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, in 2013, 371,645 people were injured and

2,927 were killed in crashes involving a teen driver.


Pennsylvania laws help out with the most important safety rules for young drivers, but you can build on them to come up with a strategy that will help keep your teen as safe as possible. A parent-teen contract detailing your policies will help ensure that there are no misunderstandings as to what the expectations and

consequences are. A sample contract can be found at teendriving.aaa.com/files/file/Parent.Teen.Driving.Agreement.pdf

Practice makes perfectIn Pennsylvania, teen drivers are required to have 65 adult-supervised hours behind the wheel before taking their driving test. Thats not to say that you shouldnt aim for more than that. In conjunction with his formal drivers education, spend as much time as possible in the car with your teen driving. More practice means a more experienced driver.

Allow your teen to drive in varied conditions on a variety of roads so he gets comfortable dealing with different situations. Its important for him to have practice driving on interstates, in bad weather, at nighttime, and in heavy traffic.

Set a good exampleDo as I say, not as I do rarely works with kids. Your teen will expect you to exhibit the same safe driving behavior you require of them. If you speed, run red lights, avoid seatbelts and text while driving, youre not setting a very good example for your young driver and hell more likely to participate in risky behavior going forward.

Follow throughIf your teen breaks a rule, be sure to administer the pre-ordained consequence to their action. Just because they avoided an accident this time, doesnt mean they will the next.

Learning to drive isnt as simple as most teens think it is. You dont just get behind the wheel and go. Stricter young driver laws have reduced teen injury crashes in the past twenty years, but it is ultimately up to you as a parent to educate your teen as much as possible so hes safe behind the wheel.

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calendar of eventscAll events, dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm events.

Be sure to check our Calendar online at NEPAfamily.com for additional events!

Newton-Ransom Blvd, behind Red Barn Village, Ransom. Bicycle racing for all ages and skill level. Local races on most Thursdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 5pm in family-oriented atmosphere. 570-855-8191 or cedarbmx.com.

DALLAS FARMERS MARKET. Dallas Elementary School, Dallas. Saturdays from 9am-2pm until Oct 3. 570-675-1182 or backmountainlibrary.org.

LUZERNE COUNTY KAZ PASSPORT. Free program to take part in various outside activities until end of September. kazpassport.org.

SCRANTON FARMERS MARKET. 500 Barring Ave, Scranton (off Providence Rd). Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Noon-7pm until Nov. coopfarmersmarket.com

WILKES-BARRE FARMERS MARKET. Public Square, Wilkes-Barre. Thursdays from 10am-4pm until Nov 19.

ARTS & CRAFTS:ART WALKS FIRST FRIDAY Scranton: 6-9pm; 570-963-5901 or firstfridayscranton.com. Third Friday Wilkes-Barre: 5-8pm; thirdfridaywb.com. FOUTH FRIDAY TUNKHANNOCK: 4-8pm; tunkhannockbusiness.com.

KIDS CLINIC. Lowes Home Improvement stores, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre (570-822-7100), Edwardsville (570-285-6000), Viewmont Drive, Dickson City (570-344-9200) and Weis Lane, Hazleton (450-6801). Kids ages 7-11 can create a wood project on various Saturdays at 10-11am. Free. Reservations required online; limited space. lowesbuildandgrow.com.

KIDS WORKSHOPS. Home Depot, Spring St, Wilkes-Barre (570-820-5901), or Commerce Blvd, Dickson City (570-346-3471). Free how-to clinics for children ages 5-12 (accompanied by adult) on first Saturday of each month 9am-Noon. Reservations online. workshops.homedepot.com/workshops/kids-workshops.

MICHAELS KIDS CLUB. Michaels, Wilkes-Barre and Dickson City. Saturday sessions every half hour from 10-11:30am. $2. michaels.com.

SEPTEMBER2 WednesdayOPEN HOUSE. Waverly Community House, 1115 N Abington Rd, Waverly. Parent Informational Session to learn about Comm Kids After School Program. 5pm. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

2-7 Wednesday-Monday WYOMING COUNTY FAIR. Wyoming County Fairgrounds, Rt 6 West, Meshoppen. Live music, entertainment, rides, games, contests and food. wyomingcountyfair.com.

4-6 Friday-Sunday CORNSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL. Lazybrook Park, Rt 6 East and Rt 92, Tunkhannock. Three day celebration of musical performances, workshops, camping, kids activities, art and crafts. Children under 16 free. Pets welcome. 3-5pm. 570-250-7464 or cornstockfestival.com.

4-7 Friday-MondayFAMILY CAMP LABOR DAY WEEKEND. Camp Orchard Hill, 640 Orange Rd, Dallas. Begins with

All events, dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm events. Be sure to check our online calendar at nepafamily.com for additional events.

ONGOINGSPORTS:PENGUINS HOCKEY. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre. Oct-March. 208-PENS or wbspenguins.com.

RAILRIDERS BASEBALL. PNC Stadium, Moosic. April-Sept. 570-969-2255 or swbrailriders.com.

STORYTIME & RECREATION:KID-APPROVED PARENTS NIGHT OUT. Camp Orchard Hill, 640 Orange Rd, Dallas. 3 hours of childcare for kids ages 3-13 in gym and game room on third Friday of each month. 5-8pm. $15 per child (up to 2 kids) and $10 per child (for 3 or more). Reservations by noon. 570-333-4098 or camporchardhill.com.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT. My Gym, 3 W Olive St, Scranton. Children (ages 2 1/2 to 8) can take part in games, activities, snack and dinner on second Friday of each month. Members $30; non-members $40; siblings $20. Pre-payment required; 24 hour cancellation policy; Space limited. 570-558-1311 or mygym.com/scranton.

STORYTIME. Barnes & Noble, Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Tuesdays 10am and Thursdays 6:30pm. 570-829-4210 or bn.com.

STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN. Barnes & Noble Wilkes Kings College Bookstore, 7 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre. Saturdays 11am. 570-208-4700.

STORY TIME/READING CLUB AT THE LIBRARY. Registration required. Call your local library for dates and registration.

NATURE & OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:CEDAR BMX (BICYCLE MOTOCROSS) TRACK. Off

registration Friday night and ends with a cookout on Monday. Age 13-adult $140; ages 9-12 $115; ages 3-8 $90; age 2 and under free. Maximum family charge $650. 570-333-4098 or camporchardhill.com.

LA FESTA ITALIANA. Courthouse Square, N Washington Ave, Scranton. 5K Race, entertainment, music and food. Friday 4pm; Saturday-Monday 11am-10pm. lafestaitaliana.org.

5 Saturday BEWARE OF BARRACUDA YOUTH TRIATHLON. Eagle Rock Resort, 1 Country Club Dr, Township of Hazle. Youth swim, bike and run race. Lengths depend on age. Registration; limited spaces. 9am. 570-455-2046 ext 127 or hazyracing.weebly.com.

LIVE BIRDS OF PREY. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Dallas. Personal stories about different birds of prey. Free. 1pm. 570-675-9900 or dallaspa.wbu.com.

5-6 Saturday-SundayRAILFEST 2015. Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S Washington Ave, Scranton. Celebration of railroading with displays, demonstrations and train rides. 9am-5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

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TRAIN EXCURSION FROM SCRANTON TO MOSCOW. Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S Washington Ave, Scranton. 26-mile round-trip passenger excursion along former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Pocono mainline. Tickets $17-$24. Noon-3pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

8 Tuesday WWE SMACKDOWN. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. See your favorite WWE Superstars. 7pm. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

9-13 Wednesday-Sunday LUZERNE COUNTY FAIR. Fairgrounds, Rt 118, Dallas. General admission $10 and includes parking, rides and entertainment. 570-696-3247 or luzernecountyfair.com.

11-13 Friday-SundayNICHOLSON BRIDGE 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. Nicholson Bridge, Main St, Nicholson. Celebrate the centennial of the Nicholson Bridge (also known as the Tunkhannock Viaduct). nicholsonbridge100th.com.

12 SaturdayENTRANCE FEE-FREE DAY. Steamtown National Historic Site, 150 S Washington Ave, Scranton. National Public Lands Day with an entrance fee-free day. 9am-5pm. 570-340-5204 or nps.gov/stea.

BUTTERFLY RELEASE. Creekside Gardens, 4 Village Ln, Tunkhannock. Say adios butterflies as they migrate to Mexico. Kids crafts, face-painting, food, music and fun. 11am-4pm. 570-836-3595 or creeksidegardens.com.

FUTURE TRIATHLETES FUN RUN. Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, Old Rt 115, Lehman. Registration 9am, warm-up 10:15am; race 10:30am. Registration form online. wilkesbarretriathlon.com.

PITTSTON RIVERFEST. Riverfront Park. Kennedy Boulevard, Pittston. Displays, demonstrations, entertainment and kids activities. 10am-4pm. Rain date Sept 13. 570-993-2784 or gpccofpa.org.

12-13 Saturday-SundayHAZLETON FUNFEST. Downtown Hazleton, Church and Broad Sts, Hazleton. Food, entertainment, car show and parade. hazletonchamber.org.

13 Sunday WILKES-BARRE TRIATHLON. Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, Old Rt 115, Lehman. wilkesbarretriathlon.com.

FALL BUTTERFLY CELEBRATION. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary, 18 Church Rd, Jim Thorpe. Special program and door prizes. Bring large jar of peanut butter or soup to donate and receive a $1 gift shop voucher. Butterfly release at 4:30pm. 11am-5pm. 570-325-4848 or bearmountainbutterflies.com

19 Saturday SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE. Courthouse Square, Spruce & N Washington Sts, Scranton. 5K runs/fitness walks to raise funds for the fight against breast cancer. 8am.

HAZLETON UNICO BELL ITALIA FESTIVAL. Hazle Township Community Park, 141 Community Park Blvd, Township of Hazle. Food, entertainment, contests, arts and crafts and kids activities. 10am-8pm. 570-579-4179.

CRAFT FAIR & FLEA MARKET. Fellowship Church, 45 Hildebrandt Rd, Dallas. Crafts, gifts, home dcor, jewelry, flea market, raffles and chili cook-off. 10am-5pm. 570-675-6426 or fellowshipefc.org.

19-20 Saturday-SundayLUZERNE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION FALL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL. Main St, Luzerne. Food, fun, entertainment, shopping with horse wagon rides, live bands/DJs and vendors. 9am-6pm.

HILLSIDES 10TH BIRTHDAY BONFIRE. The Lands at Hillside Farms, behind Education Center, 65 Hillside Rd, Shavertown. Music, farm fresh foods and a huge bonfire. Noon. Rain date Sept 26. 570-696-2881 or thelandsathillsidefarms.org.

20 Sunday BUCK BOWLING SUNDAY. Chackos Family Bowling Center, 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. $1 games, $1 shoe rental, $1 slices, $1 hot dogs, $1 fountain drinks. Noon-5pm. 570-208-BOWL or chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.

23 WednesdayOWL PROWL. Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center, 93 McKenzie Rd, Township of Covington. Learn about different types of owls and their calls. Dress for the weather; bring a flashlight. Geared to all ages. $5. Pre-registration required. 7:30-9:30pm. 570-842-1506 or lackawanna.edu/EnvironmentalEducation.

25 Friday BYE BYE BIRDIE. KISS Theatre, East End Shopping Centre, Wilkes-Barre. Performance by KISS Theatre students ages 8-13. Friday 7pm; Saturday 2pm and 7pm; Sunday 2pm. kisstheatre.org.

26 Saturday MOUNT POCONO HARVEST FEST. Downtown Mount Pocono, Rt 611, Mount Pocono. Street festival with food, crafts, exhibits, childrens activities and entertainment. 9am-6pm. 570-350-6793 or mtpoconoassn.com.

HARVEST FESTIVAL. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emory Rd, Dingmans Ferry. Animal presenters, arts and crafts, hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food and old-time activities. $5 per car. 10am-4pm. 570-828-2319 or peec.org.

LIVE EAGLES. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, Dallas. Personal stories about different eagles. Free. 1pm. 570-675-9900 or dallaspa.wbu.com.

TOUCH A TRUCK. Nay Aug Park, Scranton. Hands-on access to trucks, buses, rescue, construction and other vehicles, seat belt safety, child fingerprinting, mascots, music and activities. 11am-3pm. $5 per person. Rain or shine.

26-27 Saturday-SundayAPPLE & CHEESE FESTIVAL. Creekside Gardens, 4 Village Ln, Tunkhannock. Local apples and cheeses, kids crafts and activities. 10am-4pm. 570-836-3595 or creeksidegardens.com.

MAKE YOUR OWN SCARECROW DAYS. Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch, Rt 29, Noxen. Bring your own long-sleeved scarecrow clothing. Hay, burlap for heads and craft materials provided. Noon-dusk. 570-298-0962 or whistlepigpumpkin.com.

Sept 26-Oct 3 Saturday-SaturdayBLOOMSBURG FAIR. Fairgrounds, Fort McClure Blvd and US 11, Bloomsburg. Entertainment, contests, music, rides and food. 570-387-4145 or bloomsburgfair.com.

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calendar of eventscOCTOBER3 SaturdayCHILDRENS FISHING DERBY. Merli Sarnoski Park, Township of Greenfield. For kids ages 4-12. $5. Registration; limited space. 11am-1pm. 570-963-6764.

ECKLEY FALL FESTIVAL. Eckley Miners Village, 2 Main St, Eckley. Music, food and tours. Noon-4pm. eckleyminersvillage.com.

3-4 Saturday-SundayFALL FESTIVAL. The Lands at Hillside Farms, 65 Hillside Rd, Shavertown. Music, fresh food, childrens games, educational presentations and tractor wagon rides. $10 per car. Noon-5pm. 570-696-2881 or thelandsathillsidefarms.org.

8 Thursday CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG LIVE. FM Kirby Center, 71 Public

Square, Wilkes-Barre. Journey to Birdwell Island with Clifford, Emily and friends. 6:30pm. 570-826-1100 or kirbycenter.org.

NANCY KERRIGANS HALLOWEEN ON ICE. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, 255 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. Figure skating show with cast of Olympic, World and US National medalists. 7pm. 570-970-7600 or mohegansunarenapa.com.

10 Saturday LAST FLING PUMPKIN SLING. Pocono Raceway, 10 Laurel Park, Long Pond. Pumpkin sling competition, vertical ventures jump unit, craft, hot air balloon tethered rides, hay rides and food. Adults $10; children (5-12) $6; children under 4 free; $5 parking. 9am-6pm. 908-283-0721 or pumpkinsling.com.

10-11 Saturday-SundayELK MOUNTAIN FALL FESTIVAL. Elk Mountain, 344 Elk Mountain Rd, Union Dale. 570-679-4400 or elkskier.com.

QUIET VALLEYS HARVEST FESTIVAL. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Hill Rd, Stroudsburg. Heritage crafts demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, childrens activities, pumpkin decorating, pony and horse-drawn wagon rides. Adults $10; children (3-12) $5. 10am-5pm. 570-992-6161 or quietvalley.org.

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11 SundayHERITAGE DAY AND FALL FESTIVAL. Frances Slocum State Park, Pavilions 1 and 2, 565 Mount Olivet Rd, Wyoming. Demonstrations and displays, music, live animals, old time skills, Native American heritage, kids crafts, blacksmithing, spinning, weaving and log cutting. Noon-5pm. 570-696-9105.

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12 Monday COLUMBUS DAY SPECIAL. Chackos Family Bowling Center, 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. Choose The Nina, The Pinta, or The Santa Maria packages for bowling and lunch. 11am-4pm. 570-208-BOWL or chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.

17 SaturdayCRAFT FESTIVAL. Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S Prospect St, Nanticoke. Arts, crafts, food, raffles, childrens entertainment. 10am-4pm. luzerne.edu.

17-18 Saturday-SundayKIDS SAFETY WEEKEND. Roba Family Farms, 230 Decker Rd, Township of North Abington. Robas celebrates Kids with a variety of safety activities. 570-563-2904 or robafamilyfarms.com.

23-24 Saturday-SundayFALL FUN IN THE ABINGTONS. Downtown Clarks Summit. Scarecrows display, children and pet parade, trick-or-treating and live entertainment. 11am-6pm. theabingtons.org.

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23-25 Friday-SundayTHE PUMPKIN HOUSE. Creekside Gardens, 4 Village Ln, Tunkhannock. Dress in costume and see over 350 creatively carved pumpkins. 6-9pm. $3 per child, $5 per adult. 570-836-3595 or creeksidegardens.com.

24 Saturday HALLOWEEN PARADE. Roba Family Farms, 230 Decker Rd, Township of North Abington. Parade around the farm wearing your costume. Parade 2pm. 570-563-2904 or robafamilyfarms.com.

NATURE AT NIGHT. Endless Mountains Nature Center Lodge, 1309 Vosburg Rd, Tunkhannock. Come enjoy live nocturnal animals, childrens activities and a night hike. Registration online. Recommended for ages 5 and up. $10; $7 for stewards. Sponsored by SWN Energy. 5-8:30pm. 570-836-3835 or endlessnature.org.

HALLOWEEN PARTY. Waverly Community House, 1115 N Abington Rd, Waverly. Costume parade, games, crafts and haunted house. Free. 1:30pm. 570-586-8191 or waverlycomm.org.

31 SaturdayTRICK-OR-TREAT AT CHACKOS. Chackos Family Bowling Center, 195 N Wilkes-Barre Blvd, Wilkes-Barre. Kids 14 and under trick or treat at Chackos on Halloween and receive a free game pass and shoe rental. 4-9pm. 570-208-BOWL or chackosfamilybowlingcenter.com.

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