Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum, Landis Valley Road off Oregon Pike/Route 272, Lancaster, will host two special events in October. There is a fee per person. For details, including costs, visit http://www.landisvalleymuseum.org.

Harvest Days will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9. Old favorites will return, including apple butter, traditional pork processing, textile arts, cooking demonstrations, and more. Regular admission fees apply. Landis Valley Associates members may attend for free.

"Harvest, Death, and Renewal - The Late October Traditions of the Pennsylvania Germans" will be presented on Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., rain or shine. The tour involves two hours of walking around a cemetery and the museum grounds after dark. Attendees will learn about Pennsylvania German funeral and burial customs, Pennsylvania Dutch powwowing, and more. The program will also feature "Scary Tales of Long Ago" told by George and Henry Landis. The event is designed for adults and older teens. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Light refreshments will be available. A flashlight and appropriate clothing for the weather, as well as 18th- and 19th-century-inspired costumes, are encouraged.