‘Fall Is In Full Swing In Philadelphia!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music, Vegan Restaurant Week, Philadelphia Film Festival, Rent At The Merriam Theater, celebrate William Penn’s 375th birthday, Witches & Wizards Weekend in Chestnut Hill, Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory, Harvest Festival At Reading Terminal Market, AIDS Walk Philly 5 k Walk/Run, Ghost Ship on the Delaware River, Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary, LGBT History Month, Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of October ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for October 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ October 14 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 14 – 19 ~ Participating restaurants throughout Philadelphia will either offer a three-course vegan menu or one special vegan dish. ~ Vegan Restaurant Week ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 14 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 14 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 14 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 14 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 14 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern ~ October 15 ~ Win Prizes! Starting at 7 pm, enjoy Quizzo which is hosted by Tim Gunn! Chance to win prizes! ~ Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern ~
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 15 – 19 ~ Participating restaurants throughout Philadelphia will either offer a three-course vegan menu or one special vegan dish. ~ Vegan Restaurant Week ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 15 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 15 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
LGBT History Month ~ October 15 – 31 ~ Enjoy attractions and groups across the city that celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer icons with festivals and other special events. This list is brought to you by UWISHUNU. ~ LGBT History Month ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 15 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 15 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 15 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ October 16 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every Wednesday from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”, as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 16 – 19 ~ Participating restaurants throughout Philadelphia will either offer a three-course vegan menu or one special vegan dish. ~ Vegan Restaurant Week ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 16 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 16 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
LGBT History Month ~ October 16 – 31 ~ Enjoy attractions and groups across the city that celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer icons with festivals and other special events. This list is brought to you by UWISHUNU. ~ LGBT History Month ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 16 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 16 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 16 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 16 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 17 – 19 ~ Participating restaurants throughout Philadelphia will either offer a three-course vegan menu or one special vegan dish. ~ Vegan Restaurant Week ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 17 – 20 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Don Quixote has it all – romance, comedy, and, of course, the artistry of our dancers. Angel Corella’s restaging of the love story of Kitri and Basilio brings his unique Spanish flair to this lively classic. Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or falling in love all over again, Don Quixote is sure to delight. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 17 – 27 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. The festival is well-known for its curation of innovative and award-winning films – four out of the last six Academy Awards “Best Picture” winners made their debut at the Philadelphia Film Festival. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 17 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~ October 17 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 17 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 17 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 10 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 17 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
LGBT History Month ~ October 17 – 31 ~ Enjoy attractions and groups across the city that celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer icons with festivals and other special events. This list is brought to you by UWISHUNU. ~ LGBT History Month ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 17 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Celebrate William Penn’s 375th birthday ~ October 18 ~ FREE – 4:30 pm – 6 pm in the courtyard at City Hall at 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Guests can enjoy music, art activities, handouts of historical information and a reading of some of the wise words spoken by the city’s founder. ~ Celebrate William Penn’s 375th Birthday ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ October 18 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Witches & Wizards in Chestnut Hill ~ October 18 & 19 ~ Various locations in Chestnut Hill. Wizardry and spells fill the air in Chestnut Hill! The two-day event includes a pub crawl for adults, the Quidditch tournament, straw maze and scavenger hunt. New this year at the popular festival: a Wizarding Run and the Chestnut Hill Escape Room. ~ Witches & Wizards in Chestnut Hill ~
Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~ October 18 & 19 ~ Oct 18 (7:30 pm – 11:30 pm) Oct 19 (1 pm – 5 pm & 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm) Held at 23rd Street Armory at 22 S. 23rd Street. Enjoy traditional fare, German Hofbräuhaus beer and music during this 4th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Brauhaus Schmitz. Prost! ~ Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 18 – 19 ~ Participating restaurants throughout Philadelphia will either offer a three-course vegan menu or one special vegan dish. ~ Vegan Restaurant Week ~
Rent At The Merriam Theater ~ October 18 – 20 ~ Held at the Merriam Theater at 250 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical during the show’s 20th anniversary tour. Rent, loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, follows a group of artists in New York City as they struggle to accomplish their dreams while dealing with the devastating realities of AIDS. ~ Rent At The Merriam Theater ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 18 – 20 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Don Quixote has it all – romance, comedy, and, of course, the artistry of our dancers. Angel Corella’s restaging of the love story of Kitri and Basilio brings his unique Spanish flair to this lively classic. Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or falling in love all over again, Don Quixote is sure to delight. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 18 – 27 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. The festival is well-known for its curation of innovative and award-winning films – four out of the last six Academy Awards “Best Picture” winners made their debut at the Philadelphia Film Festival. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 18 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 18 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
LGBT History Month ~ October 18 – 31 ~ Enjoy attractions and groups across the city that celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer icons with festivals and other special events. This list is brought to you by UWISHUNU. ~ LGBT History Month ~
Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~ October 18 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 18 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 18 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 18 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 18 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Harvest Festival At Reading Terminal Market ~ October 19 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go food and drinks. 10 am – 4 pm at Reading Terminal Market at 51 N. 12th Street. ~ Harvest Festival At Reading Terminal Market ~
Witches & Wizards in Chestnut Hill ~ October 19 ~ Various locations in Chestnut Hill. Wizardry and spells fill the air in Chestnut Hill! Enjoy the Quidditch tournament, straw maze and scavenger hunt. New this year at the popular festival: a Wizarding Run and the Chestnut Hill Escape Room. ~ Witches & Wizards in Chestnut Hill ~
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 19 ~ Participating restaurants throughout Philadelphia will either offer a three-course vegan menu or one special vegan dish. ~ Vegan Restaurant Week ~
Rent At The Merriam Theater ~ October 19 – 20 ~ Held at the Merriam Theater at 250 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical during the show’s 20th anniversary tour. Rent, loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, follows a group of artists in New York City as they struggle to accomplish their dreams while dealing with the devastating realities of AIDS. ~ Rent At The Merriam Theater ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 19 – 20 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~ October 19 ~ 1 pm – 5 pm & 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Held at 23rd Street Armory at 22 S. 23rd Street. Enjoy traditional fare, German Hofbräuhaus beer and music during this 4th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by Brauhaus Schmitz. Prost! ~ Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 19 – 20 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Don Quixote has it all – romance, comedy, and, of course, the artistry of our dancers. Angel Corella’s restaging of the love story of Kitri and Basilio brings his unique Spanish flair to this lively classic. Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or falling in love all over again, Don Quixote is sure to delight. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 19 – 27 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. The festival is well-known for its curation of innovative and award-winning films – four out of the last six Academy Awards “Best Picture” winners made their debut at the Philadelphia Film Festival. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 19 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 19 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
LGBT History Month ~ October 19 – 31 ~ Enjoy attractions and groups across the city that celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer icons with festivals and other special events. This list is brought to you by UWISHUNU. ~ LGBT History Month ~
Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~ October 19 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 19 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 19 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 19 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 19 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
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AIDS Walk Philly 5 k Walk/Run ~ October 20 ~ 8:30 am (registration starts at 7 am) Starts at Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Enjoy a scenic, Schuylkill River-adjacent route on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The 5K walk begins and ends with a small festival at the starting line; that’s where attendees can grab hydrating drinks and check out panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt honoring those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS. Spectators can encourage walkers and runners at the starting line near the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum and along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. ~ AIDS Walk Philly 5 k Walk/Run ~
Rent At The Merriam Theater ~ October 20 ~ Held at the Merriam Theater at 250 S. Broad Street. Enjoy this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning rock musical during the show’s 20th anniversary tour. Rent, loosely based on Puccini’s La Bohème, follows a group of artists in New York City as they struggle to accomplish their dreams while dealing with the devastating realities of AIDS. ~ Rent At The Merriam Theater ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 20 ~ FREE – Saturday & Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm at Yards Brewery, enjoy a wonderful tour of the brewery! All tour-goers must be 21+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Bus tours, private tours and guided tastings are offered by appointment only. Please contact events@yardsbrewing.com for booking information. ~ Yards Brewing Co Tours ~
Irish Sessions ~ October 20 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 20 ~ Held at the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Don Quixote has it all – romance, comedy, and, of course, the artistry of our dancers. Angel Corella’s restaging of the love story of Kitri and Basilio brings his unique Spanish flair to this lively classic. Whether you’re experiencing it for the first time or falling in love all over again, Don Quixote is sure to delight. ~ Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 20 – 27 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. The festival is well-known for its curation of innovative and award-winning films – four out of the last six Academy Awards “Best Picture” winners made their debut at the Philadelphia Film Festival. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 20 – 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 20 – 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
LGBT History Month ~ October 20 – 31 ~ Enjoy attractions and groups across the city that celebrate the achievements of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer icons with festivals and other special events. This list is brought to you by UWISHUNU. ~ LGBT History Month ~
Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~ October 20 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 20 – November 3 (Wednesdays – Sundays) ~ FREE – 7 pm – 10 pm at Race Street Pier at Race Street & North Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Visitors get to vision a 50-foot-tall and 90-foot-wide “ghost ship” from the 18th century that is part of the Waterfront Arts Program. The light and water based installation, held at Race Street Pier and Pier 12, explores the impact that migration and forced migration via the Delaware River had on Philadelphia. ~ Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~
Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 20 – November 3 (select dates) ~ Guests can enjoy meticulously carved pumpkins that are illuminated. There are also pumpkin-carving demonstrations and seasonal food and drinks. ~ Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 20 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 20 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
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