The Valley of Fear Opens Tonight for Its 36th Season
Feasterville Trevose, PA · October 2, 2026
A crisp October breeze is rustling through the trees this morning, just in time for haunted wagons and weekend festival tents to roll out. Savor that first cup of coffee before the autumn schedule takes over.
The Lead
Bucks County’s fall entertainment season hits full stride this weekend, anchored by the opening of the 36th annual Valley of Fear at Phoenix Sport Club. Tucked off Bristol Road, the seasonal attraction returns with entirely rebuilt sets and redesigned trail paths across three signature haunts, including its long-running hayride, the Miles Manor walk-through, and Willie's Shipwreck Cove.
For area residents, the annual launch transforms quiet autumn evenings into a bustling regional draw, bringing thousands of visitors through local intersections every Friday and Saturday through early November. The opening marks the start of a packed stretch on the local autumn calendar, which also sees nearby harvest festivals and library lore events kicking off over the next forty-eight hours. Organizers recommend reserving arrival windows online before heading out, as twilight hayride departures routinely sell out during early October runs.
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What's On Around Town
Today
Chair Yoga Township Library of Lower Southampton (1983 Bridgetown Pike), 1:00–2:00 PM · Free Gentle stretches and breathwork to unwind into the autumn weekend.
Fall Sips at the Farm The Village Farm (2020 Woodbourne Rd), Langhorne, 5:30–8:30 PM · Paid Seasonal drinks, live acoustic tunes, and fire pits under the stars.
The Valley of Fear Phoenix Sport Club (301 W Bristol Rd), 7:00–10:00 PM · Paid Opening night for the 36th annual haunted hayride through dark woods.
Tomorrow
Historic Newtown Market Day Newtown Historic Association (105 Court St), Newtown, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free
History's Haunts: Local Lore Township Library of Lower Southampton (1983 Bridgetown Pike), 2:00–3:00 PM · Free
Decades Dance Night Steam Pub (606 Second Street Pike), Southampton, 10:00 PM–2:00 AM · Free
Sunday
Love Grows Farmstand Playwicki Farm (2350 Bridgetown Pike), 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Northampton Day Festival Northampton Township Municipal Park, Richboro, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free
Doylestown 9/11 Heroes Run War Memorial Field at CB West High School, Doylestown, 2:00 PM · Paid
Spotlight & Story
- The Playwicki Farm Labyrinth Tucked behind the farmhouse lawn, this stone-lined walking path was laid out after September 11 by designer Connie Fenty. Based on the ancient Vesica Piscis geometry, its two interlocking circles guide contemplative walkers through seven circuits toward a shared center.
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