When people picture siege machinery, it's usually set against the walls of a castle, hurling deadly projectiles toward the defender's positions and eventually breaking down the walls. Today, times are far milder. That machinery is still built by hobbyists, but it is employed for a purpose that is much more fun: Punkin' Chunkin'.

Punkin' Chunkin' is equal parts art, science and slapstick. Every year, tens of thousands of people flock to Nassau, Delaware to see what the maddest of engineers have created to hurl pumpkins across a field. Some of these contraptions are works of art in and of themselves and one should not dismiss too quickly the ingenuity involved in their creation. Some of the pneumatic devices can propel a pumpkin close to a mile without any pre-landing damage to the gourd itself. Quite a feat!

This event is held annually at the beginning of November, at the peak of the pumpkin harvest and just when the darkening days make something that puts a smile on one's face even more appreciated.

If you haven't noticed this yet, look closely at an acorn the next time you walk by one. You'll find it resembles someone wearing a "hat" and the little "hat" can be removed once the acorn is ripe enough to fall on the ground. Our family has made a silly craft out of these little "acorn people". We gather enough acorns that have good looking hats on them, and paint faces, glasses, and hair on them to resemble each family member or guest at our Harvest dinner. We use paint or markers and even a little yarn under the hat for the hair. We'll also paint the hat, sometimes with a favorite team's logo. Whatever it takes to make each acorn look like a member of our family or dinner guest. It's great fun to watch each person figure out which acorn person is supposed to be them!

These nightclubs in Philadelphia are very popular to tourists. They are known for elite wine bars, nightclubs and theatres. Browse through our list and check each nightclub out and you'll see what we mean.

Saga
(215) 276-0678
5501 N Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19120

121 Club
(215) 551-0532
3504 Wharton St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

1729 Tk Inc
(215) 978-8245
1729 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130

U T Lounge
(215) 324-7838
4172 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19140

4452 Flavors Inc
(215) 329-3810
4452 N 15th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Comedy Cabaret
(215) 625-5653
126 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Nick's Bar
(215) 473-4050
5600 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131

Jokers N Y A Club
(215) 465-4141
1602 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Presly John
(215) 978-9549
616 W Jefferson St
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Trapeze Club
(215) 425-8123
2533 Emery St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fifty Four Lounge
(215) 474-7688
5337 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19139

Delilah's
(215) 625-9060
Philadelphia, PA 19102