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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 […]

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 […]

Hamilton | EnsembleArts

Ensemble Arts Philly 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, […]

Scarecrow Design Contest/Display at Morris Arboretum | Daily Event

Morris Arboretum 100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia

We're in our VILLAIN era at this year's 17th Annual Scarecrow Design Contest! We can't wait to see your comic book and cartoon references, your sports nemeses, your wrongfully maligned historical figures. Scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris October 1 – October 31. […]

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. We’ll sing together a read a book during this casual circle time. Free-play afterward. Invite a friend!

Spooky Crafts at the Charles L. Durham Library

Charles L. Durham Library 3320 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia

To celebrate spooky season, come make crafts that will give you goosebumps galore! The library will also be handing out some delightful treats.

Kids’ Haunted House at Oak Lane Library

Oak Lane Library 6614 North 12th Street, Philadelphia

Be afraid... be very afraid! Oak Lane Library will host a haunted house in their basement for children and teens.  Pop in anytime;  their creepy maze takes about 15 minutes.  Expect jump scares and low lighting, but no "blood", fog or flashing lights.  Appropriate for […]

Kimpton Hotel Monaco’s 2nd Annual Pupkin Pawty  

Kimpton Hotel Monaco 433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia

In advance of Halloween this year, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia invites locals and hotel guests alike to its second annual “Pupkin Pawty” costume contest and Halloween celebration on October 29 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. In partnership with local animal rescue Morris Animal Refuge, the […]

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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 […]