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Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection

​The African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch St, Philadelphia

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) is proud to present, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection,” featuring paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder. This exhibition, curated exclusively for AAMP, is a stunning collection of contemporary art that spans the African […]

Morgan’s Pier Fall Fest

Morgan's Pier 221 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia

Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier always brings a full month of special events, fall food and drinks, and family fun to the waterfront through October 26th. Events include daily pick-your-own pumpkins and pumpkin carving (carving kits provided) starting at $5. On Sundays, expect live acoustic […]

Ice Dinosaurs Exhibit

The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

Explore paleontology’s final frontier in Ice Dinosaurs, the Academy’s exciting new special exhibit. Transport yourself to the Late Cretaceous period in the Arctic Circle, where dinosaurs actually lived year-round in extreme polar environments. This brand-new, immersive and educational experience brings this era to life with animatronic […]

33rd Philadelphia Film Festival

Philadelphia Film Center 1412 Chestnut St, Philadelphia

Come to the Philadelphia Film Society for 11 days of the best in cinema, with exclusive events, celebrations and more. You can view the full calendar of screenings and events here.

Philly Bike Ride 2024

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia

Philly Bike Ride is thrilled to announce the third annual event, scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024. The recreational ride offers a festive atmosphere with iconic views, snacks, drinks and live music along the way as you pass through historic landmarks and neighborhoods such as […]

Event Series Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Farmers Market

Fitler Square Philadelphia

Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood.    The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]

Event Series Chestnut Hill Farmers Market

Chestnut Hill Farmers Market

7673 Germantown Ave (Chestnut Hill Farmers' Market) 7673 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia

Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 9am to 12pm Germantown Ave & Winston Lane The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice.   https://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/chestnut-hill

Songs & Stories with Krystal

Rutabaga Toy Library 3426 Conrad St c2, Philadelphia

Weekly gatherings - a wonderful way to explore Rutabaga & meet new friends! Hangouts are open to the public: free for members & just $10 drop-in for non-members. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.

Event Series AdventureWoods at Awbury

Adventure Woods at Awbury Arboretum

AdventureWoods at Awbury Arboretum 6060 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia

From April through October 2024, AdventureWoods will be free and open to the public during the following times, weather permitting: ❦ Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM ❦ Sundays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM What is a natural materials playground? It is a […]

Event Series Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride

Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride

Arasapha Farm 1835 Middletown Rd, Glen Mills

Start a new family tradition at Arasapha Farm’s Harvest Hayride. Arasapha Farm is re-opening this year with lots of new additions and family fun. Take a hayride to their 4 acre pumpkin garden and choose from hundreds of pumpkins of all sizes. Prices vary from […]

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere’s Annual Straw Maze

Woodmere Art Museum 9201 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia

Explore the zigzag spaces, tunnels, and multi-level views created in Woodmere's 2024 straw maze. Built with massive bales of straw and designed by architects Peter Everett Brown and Barbara Ann Sprague of BrownSprague LLC, this year’s maze provides fun and recreation for all ages. FREE for family […]

FUNBOX Bounce House at Cherry Hill Mall

Cherry Hill Mall 2000 Route 38, Cherry Hill

 Cherry Hill Mall is hosting the grand opening of the world's biggest bounce park, FUNBOX, for families & friends of all ages! 25,000 sq. ft. world of inflatable fun & adventure, in the mall parking lot across from JCPenney until 10/20 Attractions include Marshmallow Mountain, Temple Tower, the Ninja Wall, an […]

Franklin Square Pumpkin Patch

Franklin Square 200 N 6th St, Philadelphia

A pumpkin a day keeps the ghosts away! Bring your child to pick a pumpkin out of Franklin Square’s Pumpkin Patch! We’ll provide supplies to decorate it so that they can take it home and be ready for Halloween. This event is free for children […]

HOWL-o-ween Pet Costume Contest and Fall Fest

Liberty Lands Park 913 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia

Get ready to unleash the fun at the 10th Annual Hound-O-Ween Fall Festival and Pet Costume Contest, hosted by Street Tails Animal Rescue! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Liberty Lands, 913 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA. Dress your […]

Event Series Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Maze Days at Dilworth Park

Dilworth Park 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia

This fall the lawn at Dilworth Park will transform for Maze Days - 10 days of fall fun for everyone. Mark your calendar for this autumn experience that includes children’s storytime, themed happy hours in the seasonal beer garden, special appearances from Philly Goat Project, […]

Event Series FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook Farm 931 Stony Hill Rd., Yardley

Experience the magic of the season during FallFest at Shady Brook Farm! Navigate through our 4-acre corn maze, hand-pick your perfect pumpkin, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our sunflower fields! Keep the fun rolling with whimsical wagon rides, live, toe-tapping tunes, and apple […]

$15 – $35

Apple Fest at Fox Chase Farm

Fox Chase Farm 8500 Pine Road, Philadelphia

Enjoy a day of cider pressing, apple butter making, hayrides, seasonal games, pumpkin painting, music and more. Pumpkins, apples, apple butter and cider for sale.

WEIRDO: The East Kensington Arts and Oddities Festival

East Kensington East Kensington, Philadelphia

Circus arts and various skills and feats. Humor and sorcery, bodyslams and bubbles, treasures and illusions. Hearts of gold, big ideas and shiny things. You never know what you’ll run into. Explore this free festival celebrating outsider art and all things strange with live music, […]

Event Series The Great Pumpkin Carve 2024

The Great Pumpkin Carve 2024

Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford

Experience the annual  three-day 'Chadds Ford tradition' where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved & lit by local artists on Thursday night and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. All three nights enjoy a Haunted Trail, raffle prizes and live music from […]

$15

Cupola Academy: Open House & Community Building Event

Cupola Academy 1701 Yellow Springs Rd., Malvern

Both current and prospective Cupola Academy (CA) families are invited to enjoy an evening of socializing and learning more about our programs at CA. Whether you’re a current family looking to gain deeper insight into how your youth spends their days at CA, or a […]

Otsukimi Moon Viewing Party

Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center Lansdowne Dr &, Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia

Enjoy an intimate Otsukimi moon-viewing party on Saturday, October 19th at Shofuso! Otsukimi (moon-viewing) is a Japanese holiday that celebrates the harvest moon and is usually observed in September and October. Join us after hours to watch the moon rise over Shofuso’s pond while enjoying snacks and refreshments, […]

$65
Event Series Bloodletting & Burials

Bloodletting & Burials

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation.  Meet at Betsy’s grave in the Betsy Ross House courtyard and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, smallpox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures […]

$20

Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia

A Halloween festival of epic proportions. Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison Halloween Nights' is recommended for kids 12 and older; children under the […]

Lincoln Mill Haunted House in Manayunk

Lincoln Mill Haunted House 4100 Main St, Philadelphia

Lincoln Mill Haunted House is a fully immersive horror experience featuring live scare-actors, production quality sets, animatronics, and special effects. The Haunted House features over 40 live scare actors, production-quality sets, props, animatronics, and special effects such as fog, strobes, and flashing lights. 2024 season […]

$35
Event Series Soul Crawl

Soul Crawl at the Laurel Hill Cemetery

Laurel Hill Cemetery 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia

At these annual after-dark tours of Laurel Hill East, hear the storied lives of restless spirits from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Knowledgeable tour guides will lead visitors by flashlight down winding pathways, and the night will conclude with festive beverages around roaring fire pits.

$25
Event Series Bloodletting & Burials

Bloodletting & Burials

Betsy Ross House 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Travel back to 1760 Philadelphia and learn about the city’s gruesome history of infection and inoculation.  Meet at Betsy’s grave in the Betsy Ross House courtyard and uncover true, macabre tales about bloodletting, smallpox, yellow fever, and other gross experiences. Along the way, meet figures […]

$20