Nearby farm with classic fall activities like a corn maze, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and a playground for kids.

A week long, large, annual agricultural fair featuring rides, music, food, motorsports, and various agricultural exhibits. The fair is held in Bloomsburg PA; approximately a 45 minute drive from Montoursville or 35 minute drive from Shamokin, PA.

Dates will be Friday, September 25, 2026 thru Saturday, October 3, 2026.

A family oriented farm with tractor rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patches, and a playground.

An outdoor event featuring craft vendors, food stands, and a chance to drive or walk through a scenic area known for its covered bridges.

Dates: early October, exact dates not yet available

The oldest operating narrow-gauge railroad in the US and is a National Historic Landmark. Offers a 1 hour, nine-mile round trip through scenic hills and farmlands.

An outdoor haunted house (not appropriate for young children). Tickets must be purchased, all proceeds benefit the local fire departments.

No dates available yet.

Hayrides, sorghum maze, farm animals, pumpkin patches, and mums.

Local orchard with apple picking, fresh cider and other local produce.

A relaxing boat ride down the West Branch Susquehanna River. Suitable for all ages, tickets must be purchased.

There are numerous historic covered bridges in the area, which can be linked using GPS to create your own route (or you can pick just one to go see up close).

Historic Cogan House (aka Buckhorn) Covered Bridge. A very rural location, roughly halfway between Route 15 and the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. The bridge is the oldest and longest (built in 1877 and is 94-fee long) covered bridge in Lycoming County. Clyde Campbell Road, Trout Run PA 17771. Note: open to vehicular traffic, but just beyond the road turns into private property so you will have to turn around after viewing.

GPS coordinates: 41.398288,-77.200506

Historic Buttonwood Covered Bridge. Visible from Route 15 North, but there is no direct access directly from the highway. Take the exit just south of the bridge onto Route 284, the bridge will be about a mile down the road.

GPS coordinates: 41.509905, -77.13009

Historic Frazier (aka Lairdsville or Moreland) Covered Bridge. Near Hugesville (approximately 5 miles east on Route 118, then turn onto Covered Bridge Road). It is in a wide valley, surrounded by farms and rolling hills.

GPS coordinates: 41.207247, -76.635748

Historic Forksville Covered Bridge. Located over Loyalsock Cree, the bridge is near the town of Forksville and World's End State Park.

Historic Hillsgrove Covered Bridge. Just a few miles from the Forksville Bridge, more remote and requires traveling through state forest land and past streams and waterfalls.

Historic Davidson/Sonestown Covered Bridge. Located just off Route 220 near the turn-off to Eagles Mere.

A scenic drive and location for leaf peeping.

A two day event featuring food, games, live music, children's activities and fireworks on Saturday evening.

Dates: unknown at this time, most likely the third or fourth weekend in September.

A free amusement park (free parking and free entry) open on weekends in October for "Hallo-Fun" weekends that are kid friendly. The grounds are decorated, there are special Halloween attractions, games, and many of the rides are operating (must by tickets to ride rides).

Dates: Fridays 1700-2100, Saturdays 1400-2100, and Sundays 1200-1700

Approximately a 2 hour 20 minute drive from Montoursville. The area has a blend of Amish culture, history, and family friendly attractions.

*Experience Amish Country*

Activities available include: take a traditional horse and buggy ride along country roads or visiting an Amish Farm and House on a guided tour.

*History and Museums*

Places of interest include: Lancaster Central Market (the countries oldest continuously operating public farmers' market established in 1730), President James Buchanan's Wheatland, Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, and Historic Rock Ford.

*Family Fun and Entertainment*

Activities include: Strasburg Rail Road, Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park (weekends only in October), Sight and Sound Theaters (Bible stories brought to life through large-scale live theater productions), Turkey Hill Experience (create your own ice cream flavor), and Wolf Sanctuary of PA.

A 70 minute, round-trip narrated ride (both open-air and enclosed cars are available) through the Lehigh Gorge State Park.

Lycoming Arts in Williamsport hosts art gallery receptions in October. The events are free to attend.

Dates and exact locations are not known at this time.

Local farm with apple picking, fresh apple cider, and other local produce.

An outdoor haunted barn and hayride open most Fridays and Saturdays in October. Tickets must be purchased, but all proceeds benefit the local fire department. Approximately 10 minute drive from Montoursville or 50 minute drive from Shamokin.

State park known for it's network of extensive hiking trails and waterfalls. Approximately a 45 minute drive from Montoursville or 1 hour drive from Shamokin.

America's oldest operating railroad with steam locomotives and various classes of service, including dining and first-class options. Travels through the Amish countryside.