Ardmore Day 2025 Bringing Fall Fun To Schauffele Plaza

ARDMORE, PA — Ardmore Day 2025 is nearly here.

The annual festival in Schauffele Plaza will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and promises family friendly fall fun.

It all begins with the Ardbark Dog Parade & Contest.

Costumed dogs and their humans will show off their style for judges.

"People really go above and beyond with their costumes," Harry Althouse said.

Althouse said judging is tough, citing last year's winners "a baby dressed as a pumpkin in a wagon as a pumpkin patch with real pumpkins and the dog was also a pumpkin!"

Categories are:

• Best Group
• Best Philly Sports Dog
• Most Likely To Steal Your Heart
• Judges' Favorite
• Best In Show
• Owner/Pet Lookalike
• Youngest Human/Dog Team
• Best Halloween Costume
• The Crowd Pleaser

Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the contest starts at 11:30 a.m.

The new Spooktacular Parade and Contest for kids will follow the dog parade and contest and will be followed by Scavenger Trick-or-Treating throughout Ardmore's businesses.

"One of our goals is to drive people directly to the stores in Ardmore, so people can see all that Ardmore has to offer," Ardmore Business Association president Nina Greberman said.

Eagles mascot Swoop and the Eagles cheerleaders will also be on hand in Schauffele Plaza from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Other activities include enjoy bumper cars, mini golf, face painting, balloon artists, live music, a glitter bar, and more.

Attendees will also be treated to free food during Ardmore Day

"We're looking forward to beautiful weather and showcasing Ardmore," Greberman said. "Walk the streets, and have fun!"