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(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia
Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
Chestnut Hill Conservancy 8708 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
Free
Week of Events
Monday, October 5, 2026
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October 5, 2026 -Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
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October 5, 2026 -(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
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October 5, 2026 -Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
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October 5, 2026 -Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]
Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
Just Us runs daily through October 12th, 2026. This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills […]
Chestnut Hill Conservancy’s Night of Lights
This four-night exhibition joins the official PHL250 programming, kicking off on Friday evening with the Flip the Switch ceremony. Attendees can expect live music, local storytellers, family-friendly activities, vendors, giveaways, and additional First Friday offerings hosted by the Chestnut Hill Business District. Friday, October 2: Flip […]
Free
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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October 6, 2026 -Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
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October 6, 2026 -(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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October 7, 2026 -Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
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October 8, 2026 -Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
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October 8, 2026 -(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
Art and Auction at Newlin Grist Mill
Enjoy a week of open air painting demos and exhibits, with an evening reception and auction on October 8. Learn more on the website.
(Daily) The Declaration’s Journey at the Museum of the American Revolution
At the Museum of the American Revolution, families can view The Declaration’s Journey exhibit, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which marks the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. Come together to explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to current […]
Friday, October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026 -Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
Just Us Exhibition at the Barnes Foundation
Just Us runs daily through October 12th, 2026. This summer, the Barnes Foundation is exhibiting works by incarcerated artists at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Phoenix, southeast Pennsylvania’s maximum-security prison for men and members of Mural Arts Philadelphia’s Rec Crew, a job readiness and life skills […]
Saturday, October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 -Stories of Science at Science History Institute
Stories of Science at Science History Institute
At Science History Institute, families can enjoy an engaging program that highlights spellbinding and surprising stories of science history. Saturday’s fun, interactive activities are designed for science lovers of all ages. Stories of Science takes place weekly on Saturdays, with each story varying every week. Admission […]
Sunday, October 11, 2026
No events on this day.