9 events in Lancaster County this weekend, from Albatwitch Day to Harvest Breakfast at Central Market

It's shaping up to be a wonderful weekend in Lancaster County.

There are several ways to celebrate the weekend. Options include a special breakfast, a model train self-guided tour, a country cabaret, a Halloween vendor market, Fall ArtWalk, a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, a beer festival, a country music festival and a festival that celebrates Lancaster County's very own cryptid, the Albatwitch.

Here are nine events to check out in Lancaster County this weekend.

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Harvest Breakfast

Vendors at Lancaster Central Market will celebrate the coming of fall with a day of fun food specials. Many vendors will set up outside, next to the market, and offer one-day specials for those who stop by. For instance, Groovy Greens will have a special cinnamon swirl French toast with apple cinnamon compote, and Soulcialize will have southern-style chicken biscuits. There will also be live entertainment and activities for kids.

More information: Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon | Lancaster Central Market, 23 N. Market St., Lancaster | Cost: Free admission | More info

Fall ArtWalk

If a self-guided art tour sounds like the perfect way to spend a Saturday or Sunday, consider checking out downtown Lancaster's Fall ArtWalk event. Around 20 art galleries and businesses will be open Saturday and Sunday, showing works from local, regional and national artists. Some galleries will feature live demonstrations, while others will host artist talks and other activities.

More information: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. | Various participating downtown Lancaster art galleries | Cost: Free admission | More info

All Hallows Flea

Fans of the Forty Elephants vintage and handmade holiday vendor markets can get their holiday spirit started a little sooner this year with a Halloween-centric event. All Hallows Flea will feature around 85 vendors, ranging from retro Halloween decorations to spooky-themed artists, tarot card readers and more.

Those wanting to shop before anyone else can snag a VIP ticket for $15, which features early access from 10-11 a.m., a Halloween pin, vintage Halloween cut outs and a tote bag.

More information: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; early admission runs from 10-11 a.m. | Double Tree Resort, 2400 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster | Cost: Free general admission; $15 for VIP admission | More info

Albatwitch Day

Did you know that Lancaster County has its very own cryptid? The Albatwitch is a Bigfoot-like local cryptid that loves apples and sometimes will steal apples from picnickers, or throw apple cores at unsuspecting people. Columbia will celebrate this apple-loving cryptid with its annual Albatwitch Day festival, featuring musicians, vendors, authors, trolley tours and more.

More information: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Columbia Crossing River Trails Center, 41 Walnut St., Columbia | Cost: Free admission | More info

StoudtoberFest

Celebrate fall with beer, fun and live performances for Stoudtburg Village's annual StoudtoberFest event this weekend. The event will feature beers from breweries like Pour Man's Brewing, Rural City Beer Co. and St. Boniface Craft Brewing Co.

Originally, the price for admission was $20 and included a commemorative stein glass. Since the event has sold out of stein glasses, the price has been lowered.

More information: Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Stoudtburg Village, 3 Market Plaza, Adamstown | Cost: $10 for general admission, $15 at the door. Children attend for free | More info

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Binns Park and Ewell Plaza will be filled with live entertainment, food vendors and much more in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Food vendors include Chellas Arepa Kitchen, Flavor Latino, Mr. Frosty, Tacos El Gordo, Kelly's Latin Fusion and Las Delicias Del Calvo. Attendees can enjoy music from Ever Sandoval, DJ Flaco and Nino Segarra, as well as Dominican, Puerto Rican and Bachata dancing.

More information: Saturday from 1-6 p.m. | Binns Park, 120 N. Queen St., Lancaster and Ewell Plaza, 123 N. Queen St., Lancaster | Cost: Free admission | More info

READ: Lancaster city hosting Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Country Music Cabaret

Grab your cowboy boots and clothes with fringes and make your way to Zoetropolis for a country music cabaret. This concert will feature performances from musicians like JW Nielsen, Jordan Rast, Suzy Wurtz, Autumn Sky & the Children of Vibes, Andrew Pauls, Katie Joy Nellis, Lily Andrey and Danny Mulligan. They'll sing covers of their favorite country songs.

More information: Saturday at 8 p.m. | Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, 112 N. Water St., Lancaster | Cost: $15 in advance, $20 the day of | More info

FallFest Country Music Festival

Country radio station I-105 WIOV will bring back its annual country music festival, FallFest, to Manheim Township this Sunday, bringing with it performers like Cole Swindell, Parmalee, Matt Stell, Gabby Barrett, Kelsey Hart and Cody Tyler & Gypsy Convoy. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

VIP admission and on-site parking passes have sold out. Organizers recommend going to Root's Market in Manheim for parking, and then using a free shuttle service to get to FallFest.

More information: Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Overlook Park, 2040 Lititz Pike, Lancaster | Cost: $20 for general admission, free for children ages 0-5 | More info

Garden Railways Tour

Take a self-guided tour through several homes and gardens that have model train setups, and support a good cause, too. Ticket sales from the tour benefit nonprofit organization Friends of the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, which supports the Strasburg-based railroad museum. The model train setup locations will be emailed to attendees after they purchase tickets.

More information: Sunday from 1-5 p.m. | Locations revealed after purchasing tickets | Cost: $10 per person, free for children ages 0-5 | More info