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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.

Sensory Sunday at Adventure Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium 1 Riverside Drive, Camden

Adventure Aquarium is committed to creating an inclusive, entertaining, and educational experience for all guests, including those with autism and other sensory sensitivities, for whom a typical trip to the Aquarium can be much more challenging. As part of an ongoing effort to create an […]

Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Lemon Hill Mansion Lemon Hill Drive, Philadelphia

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Tula Yoga for all-level yoga classes on Sundays from 10:00–11:00 AM. Find your peaceful place in the greenspace while connecting with your practice and meeting other people. These all-level classes will be led by a rotation of local Tula Yoga instructors. Classes are held […]

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 […]

Fall Fest at the Philly J

Kaiserman Jewish Community Center 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood

Join us for a community wide celebration welcoming the Fall Season!This year's event is FREE to enter, with exciting activities for all ages. Some activities may require tickets or a wristband, and pre-registration is now open to help speed up check-in. Enjoy live music, obstacle […]

Harvest Festival at Awbury Farm

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia

HOLD THE DATE for this year’s Harvest Festival on the Farm at Awbury! Live Music, Hayrides, Smores Pits, Great Food, Brew Gardens,  Crafts & Games, Local Apples & Pumpkins & tons of vendors & exhibitors. More details TBD! Questions? email us at harvest@awbury.org or call 215-849-2855.

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

Harvest Fest With A Touch of Honey!

Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia

Celebrate the season’s harvest and honey with this autumnal festival at Bartram's Garden. Come for free educational bee-themed activities, cider pressing, wellness workshops, seasonal planting, crafts, and more!

Fire & Spice Fall Fest

Love City Brewing 1023 Hamilton St, Philadelphia

A celebration of heat, spice, and everything nice! Sunday, October 20 from 2-8pm at Love City Gardens. Bringing together your favorite fall activities with a spicy twist! Hot drinks & eats: delicious hot cocktails and a beer flip (hot poker into your beer), spicy foods […]

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