2025 Philly Fall & Harvest Festivals

Enjoy the autumn vibes at these Philly fall festivals, markets, and seasonal events in the city and the burbs

August 26, 2025

As summer fades to fall, it’s time to break out your favorite flannels and boots, order a pumpkin-spice caffeinated concoction, and mark your calendars for the Philly fall festivals that we’ve all grown to love!

Where to Celebrate Fall Around Philadelphia

Photo courtesy of Made in Philadelphia, Dilworth Park.

Markets

Dilworth Park Fall Market

Dilworth Park, 1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
October 10–12, Friday & Saturday 12–8 pm, and Sunday 12–6 pm

Dilworth Park comes alive for fall as 20+ local artisans and food vendors transform the plaza into a harvest marketplace. Shop art, gifts, crafts, and taste the season’s best culinary creations, all with Center City energy.

Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Orchard Project.

Philly Fall Festivals

Woodford Apple and Pawpaw Festival

33rd St & Dauphin Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19132
September 20, 11 am–4 pm

Celebrate the region’s apple and pawpaw harvest in Fairmount Park. Savor fresh-pressed cider, painting pumpkins, orchard tours, craft activities, and more, all at the historic Woodford Mansion, surrounded by autumn beauty.

Oktoberfest at 23rd St. Armory

23rd Street Armory, 22 S. 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
October 10–11 (multiple sessions, ticketed)

Step into a Munich-style beer hall and feast on bratwurst, pretzels, and more at the Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest! Raise a stein, dance to live oompah music, and soak in Bavarian cheer during three sessions across two unforgettable days.

Fall Festivals in Philly Suburbs

Hellerick’s Family Farm Fall Festival

5500 N. Easton Road, Doylestown
September 2 through November 1, 2025 (hours vary)

Gather your family and friends for a full day of outdoor fun in Bucks County at Hellerick’s Adventure Farm’s Fall Festival. General admission includes access to 18 acres of farm fun, including a wagon ride, a 5-acre corn maze, friendly farm animals, giant slides, a farm-themed obstacle course, a tractor tire playground, a brand-new mini golf course, and over 40 hands-on activities for all ages. Browse a wide selection of pumpkins, gourds, and squash, perfect for picking and decorating. On select September weekends and every weekend in October, visitors can also enjoy fresh cider and delicious baked treats.

FallFest at Shady Brook Farm

931 Stony Hill Rd, Yardley, PA 19067
September 12 – October 30 (hours vary by date; see website for lineup and times)

Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, a Sesame Street corn maze, and more than 25 attractions await at Shady Brook Farm this fall! Take a day-trip outside of the city and enjoy live music, a dazzling Halloween Light Show, tasty autumn treats, bonfires, and plenty of family fun both day and night.

Barrington Harvest Festival

Clements Bridge Rd, Barrington, NJ 08007
Saturday, October 11, 10 am–4 pm

Over 100 vendors, live music, classic cars, bounce houses, pony rides, and tasty eats line Clements Bridge Road during South Jersey’s favorite harvest bash in Barrington. Don’t miss a packed day of fall celebration just outside the city!

More Fall Events in Philly

We add new events regularly, so check back often!

November 2025
November 21 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium

Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium at Design Gym

Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Design A Doodad is a fun two-part tufting workshop happening on November 21st and 22nd with Crimson Thread Workshop. Young artists will learn design skills and create their own tufted artwork (up to 28 × 28 inches) using studio tools and materials. Space is limited […]

$175
November 21 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Riverbend’s Barn Dance

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Riverbend EEC invites you to join them on November 21st for live music by Box & String and dancing. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Register here.

$25
November 22 - November 23

New Movement Fishtown Gym Opening Day, plus Free Climbing and Rentals

Movement Fishtown 1700 N. American Street, Philadelphia, United States

Movement Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness, the nation’s largest climbing gym, will be opening its newest Philadelphia location this Saturday, November 22. Movement Fishtown, the largest indoor rock climbing gym in Pennsylvania, offers more than 41,000 square feet of climbing, yoga, and fitness space designed to […]

FREE
November 22 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Girls Who Ball at Phield House

Phield House 814 Spring Garden, Philadelphia, United States

Phield House is hosting an all-girls empowerment clinic on November 22nd for ages 7-14. The session focuses on flag football skills, teamwork, and confidence-building in a fun, supportive environment. Sign up here.

$25
November 22 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium

Design A Doodad: Tuft Stuff – Medium at Design Gym

Design Gym @ Colorspace Labs 1714 N Mascher St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Design A Doodad is a fun two-part tufting workshop happening on November 21st and 22nd with Crimson Thread Workshop. Young artists will learn design skills and create their own tufted artwork (up to 28 × 28 inches) using studio tools and materials. Space is limited […]

$175
November 27 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade

Philadelphia Museum of Art 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the nation will kick off the holiday season as it marches through Center City and up the Ben Franklin Parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This year there are more ways than ever to watch the excitement and […]
November 27 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Day Early Dinner Cruise

City Cruises Philadelphia - Penn's Landing 401 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate a stress-free and unforgettable Thanksgiving aboard City Cruises Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Early Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia. Skip the cooking and enjoy a festive, chef-prepared buffet featuring all your holiday favorites, seasonal cocktails, live DJ entertainment, and breathtaking views of the Philadelphia […]

$99 – $129
November 28 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
November 29 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Thanksgiving Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]