Pumpkin Painting Contest
Head to Cheltenham Township for this $10 pumpkin painting contest. Ages 6 and up are welcome to celebrate the season! All supplies (pumpkin, paints, brushes) and provided for this festive and fun-filled event!
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The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Rowland Community Center 400 Myrtle Ave, Cheltenham, PA, United States
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
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We Walk PHL Fall Season: East Fairmount Park at Mander Playground
Mander Playground 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin We Walk PHL at East Fairmount Park at Mander Recreation Center! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout […]
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
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FREE Sunset Paddles with Riverways
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesIn partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, join Riverways for a free trip on the Delaware River every Thursday in October, beginning near Cherry St Pier. Paddle with friends and neighbors as the sun sets and experience Philadelphia from a whole new perspective. Each […]
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We Walk PHL Fall Season: Bartram’s Garden
Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin We Walk PHL at Bartram's Garden! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
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Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
Signers' Garden 434-498 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesFor over 30 years, the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia has entertained locals and tourists alike with haunting tales of the city’s lingering spirits. Based on the book, Ghost Stories of Philadelphia, the tour combines ghost stories, legends, and Philly’s remarkable history on a candlelight stroll […]
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We Walk PHL Fall Season: FDR Park
Mander Playground 2140 N 33rd St, Philadelphia, United StatesJoin We Walk PHL at FDR Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
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We Walk PHL Fall Season: Fotterall Square Park
Fotterall Square 2400 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PAJoin We Walk PHL at Fotterall Square Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program […]
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We Walk PHL Fall Season: Carroll Park
Carroll Park N 58th Street & W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesJoin We Walk PHL at Carroll Park! We Walk PHL is a program in partnership between Fairmount Park Conservancy, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation that offers free weekly walking groups at various public parks throughout the city. This program welcomes […]
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PopUpPlay’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Cherry Street Pier
Cherry Street Pier 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesGet ready for a not-so-scary Halloween celebration at Cherry Street Pier! Join PopUpPlay for a family-friendly Halloween party packed with costumes, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, treats, and plenty of creative fun.Tickets: $20 per person | $70 for four Come dressed in your Halloween best and help […]
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Halloween 2026 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesThis Halloween, Oct. 31, join friends and neighbors at the Museum of the American Revolution and online for Revolutionary family-friendly frights and fun, including turnip-carving demonstrations, Revolutionary stencils for your jack-o-lantern, and more. Turnip-Carving Demonstrations Rotunda | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Learn from a […]
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East Passyunk Fall Fest
Families are invited to join the spooktacular Fall Fest celebration on October 26th along East Passyunk Avenue. Kids and adults can participate in pumpkin carving and creative arts activities, and trick or treating. Guests can also browse craft and arts vendors throughout the event. Free […]
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PhillyKinder Deutscher Familiennachmittag & Laternenumzug
The German Society of Pennsylvania 611 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesInterested in celebrating the season with the German Society of Philadelphia? Check out this event! During the first hour, attendees will read a book, make lanterns, and have some coffee/cake. The second hour will feature a 20-minute outside walk covering a few blocks as well […]