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Join Ms. Kate for spooky autumn crafts at the Cecil B. Moore Library. The Library will host two free, all-ages halloween crafternoons, Thursday October 24th and Thursday October 31st.
The Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is hosting a free outdoor movie night! The Bears' Big Screen will be featuring family classic Paddington on Friday, October 25. Make sure to click the link below to RSVP beforehand.
In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to a Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: Riverbend is offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up): 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne […]
Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]
Join Stenton Museum on Saturday, October 26th, 1-3pm, for an afternoon of family friendly fall fun! All ages are welcome to enjoy games, crafts, face-painting, pumpkin painting, spooky storytime with Logan Library, and a spooky cellar tour! Light refreshments and cider will be served. Event […]
Welcome to the East Falls 5th Annual Halloween Parade and Block Party, hosted by Rutabaga Toy Library on Saturday, October 26 (rain date Sunday, October 27th)! This event is a collaborative effort of the community, celebrating the spirit of Halloween and our wonderful neighborhood. Halloween […]
Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! From 11am to 5pm on Saturday, enjoy free General Admission to the Museum, which will be packed with festive activities for all ages. Throughout the day take part […]
Trick or treat! Celebrate Halloween with some fun crafts, stickers, and candy! There will be activities for kids of all ages
Join snake expert Scott Prior and meet his favorite scaly friends as they visit the library, share interesting facts about snake behaviors and habitats, and answer your questions. If you are brave enough, you can pet one. For all ages. This event will take […]
Get ready for Trick-or-Treating by making your own costume! All supplies will be provided for you to create the wackiest, spookiest, cutest, and coolest costumes around! Register in person at the Tacony Library or call (215) 685-8755. For ages 13 & up.
Do you have an unmatched knowledge of all things Halloween? Are you an expert on horror movies? Are you looking for a way to celebrate the spooky season that isn't in a bar? Come play trivia at the library! Questions will cover a range of […]
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. […]
To celebrate spooky season, come make crafts that will give you goosebumps galore! The library will also be handing out some delightful treats.
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 […]
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 […]
t's spooky season! Join us for an outdoor costume parade with goody bags along the way! Start at the front entrance of the library on Vine St to begin with your friends from Central Children's! Costumes encouraged! Intended for our friends 12 and under. Rain […]
Join PCI Library staff as they show off our costumes by parading around Rittenhouse Square, then travel back to the library for a very special, not-too-spooky Halloween Storytime. Perfect Halloween fun for younger kids.
Join Ms. Kate for spooky autumn crafts at the Cecil B. Moore Library. The Library will host two free, all-ages halloween crafternoons, Thursday October 24th and Thursday October 31st.
On Thursday for Halloween evening, stop by the introduction galleries at 12 Fulton Street and Bowne & Co. Stationers at 211 Water Street to show off your costume and get your treats! From 11am to 5pm, the Museum will be open for you to enjoy Pay What […]
The Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs, United Merchants of the S. 9th Business Association and Fleisher Art Memorial are hosting the first annual South 9th Street Festival de Día de Muertos. Canta y No Llores! Sing, Don’t Cry! This is an event to celebrate the lives […]
Characters Welcome is THE event for sticker artists to meet, exchange ideas, & leave behind tokens of their amazing art on our walls, ceilings, floors, etc! Characters Welcome All Stars celebrates that community by showcasing archival sticker art boards from 2012 – 2019, highlighting sticker artists all over the world […]
The Philly Zine Fest is back! Celebrate the spirit of DIY publishing and unbridled creative culture with us! FREE for all to attend!
Characters Welcome is THE event for sticker artists to meet, exchange ideas, & leave behind tokens of their amazing art on our walls, ceilings, floors, etc! Characters Welcome All Stars celebrates that community by showcasing archival sticker art boards from 2012 – 2019, highlighting sticker artists all over the world […]
The Michener Museum is now free of charge on the second Sunday of every month. The free second Sunday and evening hours on first Thursday are possible due to a $400,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, whose Access for All program is funding 64 […]
The 2024 Philadelphia Veterans Parade and Festival to be held November 10, 2024. The countdown begins! Join us as we honor our brave veterans and celebrate their service to our nation at the Philadelphia Veterans Parade & Festival on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The Philadelphia […]
Characters Welcome is THE event for sticker artists to meet, exchange ideas, & leave behind tokens of their amazing art on our walls, ceilings, floors, etc! Characters Welcome All Stars celebrates that community by showcasing archival sticker art boards from 2012 – 2019, highlighting sticker artists all over the world […]
West Philly fams! Join us for Free Music Thursdays with Miss Fawz! 🎶🥁 We’re excited to offer a couple free baby music classes on Thursdays as we introduce Miss Fawz in our new location in West Philly, Two Locals Brewing. If you’re already registered for […]
Manayunk lights up for the holidays on November 14, 2024 with our annual tree-lighting ceremony! Head to Canal View Park (4418 Main Street) from 5:30-7:00 PM where they'll host special guests and live performances. Tree Lighting Schedule 5:30PM | SJU City Belles 5:45PM | Santa Fire Truck […]
The Night Market is back at Bok! Gift locally this holiday season by shopping a selection of products made by artists and designers based here in Philadelphia
This time of year is joyful for many, but for those experiencing loss, it can be tough. SIFTMedia 215 is holding a GOOD GRIEF Community Event Co-presented with @thethreadphilly. The Good Grief Film Project (8 short films by SIFT filmmakers, inspired by poems) will screen […]
Join Patchwork for Tellabration 2024, "The Brave Ones: Stories of Risk, Hurdles, & Heroes." This wonderful celebration of story brings together a lineup of masterful storytellers who will share tales of courage, resilience, and heroism through folk tales, personal stories, and humorous adventures. Featured storytellers […]
This November, the TED Democracy Fireside Chat series continues in Philadelphia. Themed Moving Forward Together, the talks will teach you how to find common ground in moments of profound disagreement. (Exactly what you need before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner this year, right?) Space is limited for this timely, […]
The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]
The Christmas Village is back! Head to LOVE Park to peruse this iconic seasonal market of food and over 120 vendors. While your there enjoy the festival of trees, rides, and hanging out with Santa. MEET SANTA: every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Dec 6th through […]
Head down to South Philly for one of the most spectacular neighborhood displays in all of Pennsylvania. Every year, the stretch of 13th Street between Tasker and Morris lights up. Neighbors go all out with lights and displays to celebrate the season, along with accompanying […]
