Philadelphia Family Community Calendar
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. […]
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!
Kids are invited to paint their very own mini pumpkin at the Lovett Memorial Library! Supplies will be limited - one pumpkin per child - and first come, first served. For school-age pumpkin painters.
Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season with fog, lights, music, and surprises! Add some fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks! Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children.
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, […]
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. In your new role as caregiver, sometimes you simply need to feel heard — to be seen […]
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 […]
The Chestnut Hill Conservancy is thrilled to bring back the much-loved Night of Lights streetscape exhibition for a lucky seventh time. The event will occupy a section of Germantown Avenue from Thursday, Oct. 3 to Wednesday, Oct. 9. The seven-evening run, spotlighting architecture, archives, and local history along Germantown Avenue, […]
Fintastic Fall Days at Adventure Aquarium Experience the NEW Fintastic Pumpkin Glow only at Adventure Aquarium! Discover a glowing new adventure as super-sized aquatic animals made of pumpkins take over the aquarium, ready to delight with not-so-spooky daytime fun! Explore among gigantic glowing sea […]
An annual trip to Pumpkinland has been a family tradition for generations of Delaware Valley residents. Pick-Your-Own apples, Hayrides, Mazes, Apple Blasters, Train Rides, and Fishing all require pre-purchased timed tickets. Tickets are required for ages 1 and older. 11 months and under are complimentary. Pumpkinland […]
Summer hours: Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, Tuesdays 9am to 2pm. 1800 Walnut Street, Center City, Philadelphia 19103 The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. View the most up-to-date upcoming market lineups.
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 […]
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every Thursday at the Bartram’s Village apartments (54th & Lindbergh Blvd entrance), now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC […]
Discover FCS at their Lower School Open House for Nursery children through Grade 5 on Thursday, October 10 at 4:30 pm. Come explore their 26-acre Middle and Upper School Campus or their 18-acre Lower School campus. Meet administrators, teachers, and current students and see what […]
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. From RING TOSS to BINGO to TWISTER, there’s something for all ages at Rutabaga’s weekly game night!
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every night in October, Philly Mini Golf transforms into spooky fun for the season with fog, lights, music, and surprises! Add some fright to your night as you putt your way through Philadelphia’s famous landmarks! Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children.
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 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 […]
Halloween spirits come alive with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Guests will unearth spine-tingling stories of wandering ghosts, haunted houses steeped in mystery, and hidden burial grounds on a walking tour of Old City and Society Hill. […]
Established in 2003 and now run directly by Brogue Hydroponics, this market is located in picturesque Fitler Square Park. The year-round market is a regular Saturday morning routine for residents of the neighborhood. The Food Trust is proud to include Fitler Square Farmers Market as […]
Chestnut Hill Farmers’ Market Saturdays from 9am to 12pm Germantown Ave & Winston Lane The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. https://www.farmtocitymarkets.com/markets/chestnut-hill
Summer hours: Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, Tuesdays 9am to 2pm. 1800 Walnut Street, Center City, Philadelphia 19103 The list of expected vendors is subject to change without notice. View the most up-to-date upcoming market lineups.
Celebrate the arrival of Fall with Pumpkinpalooza at the Museum! Visit the Pumpkin Patch in Hamilton Hall to choose your perfect pumpkin! Scoop out your pumpkin – they'll provide a bag for easy transport until carving time! If you’d like to pick and carve a […]
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. Gather around to sing songs, read stories, and enjoy free play afterward.
Join us in Nature’s Pond and paint a mini pumpkin. Recommended for children ages 3 and under.
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa Community Farm every second and fourth Saturday at the Clark Park Famer’s Market, now through mid-November! EBT, cash, WIC Farmer’s Market vouchers, and Senior vouchers are all accepted methods of payment (standard retail WIC vouchers […]
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 […]
Bartram's Garden free public boating programs are suitable for people of all ages and skill levels. They provide all equipment and instruction for kayaking or rowboating. No registration or experience is required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. See their Boating FAQ for complete details.
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 […]
Head to Reading Terminal Market for a family-friendly, pay-as-you-go, indoor festival featuring small-bites of scrapple & apple inspired creations from our merchants, in addition to all your market favorites.
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!
