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‘Spooky Happenings In Philadelphia!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern, Philadelphia Magazines Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, Brews & Views: Fall Rooftop Beer Garden at the Free Library of Philadelphia, East Passyunk Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl, Halloween at The Franklin Institute, Candle Light Ghost Tours at Ft. Mifflin, Day of the Dead celebrations, East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday, South Street Fall PumpkinFest, Halloween on the Moshulu, Philadelphia Film Festival, Ghost Ship on the Delaware River, Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary, LGBT History Month, Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre, 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 ~
National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ October 21 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 21 – 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 ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 21 – 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 ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ October 21 – 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 21 – 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 21 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 21 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 21 – 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 ~
National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern ~ October 22 ~ Win Prizes! Starting at 7 pm, enjoy Quizzo which is hosted by Tim Gunn! Chance to win prizes! ~ Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern ~
Brews & Views: Fall Rooftop Beer Garden at the Free Library of Philadelphia ~ October 22 – 24 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Held Free Philadelphia Library Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine Street. Guests can enjoy sips and skyline views. The bar serves local craft beer, wine and cocktails along with made-to-order snacks from Brûlée Catering. ~ Brews & Views: Fall Rooftop Beer Garden at the Free Library of Philadelphia ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 22 – 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 22 – 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 22 – 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 22 – 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 22 – 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 22 – 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 22 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 22 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 22 – 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 ~
National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ October 23 ~ 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 ~
East Passyunk Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl ~ October 23 ~ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Held at various locations along East Passyunk Ave in East Passyunk. at this bar crawl sport witch hats while they visit as many participating bars on East Passyunk Avenue as they care to for $4 craft beers and food specials. Each attendee gets a stamp card at registration and can earn stamps based on purchases at each bar. Collect five or more stamps for an opportunity to win awesome prizes! ~ East Passyunk Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 23 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 23 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 23 – 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 ~
National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Philadelphia Magazines Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival ~ October 24 ~ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at Lincoln Financial Field at 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way. Experience over 200 premium spirits from around the world. Sample whiskey, scotch, bourbon, tequila, gin, rum, vodka and more. PLUS – Meet the industry’s top representatives, talk one-on-one with master distillers and enjoy delicious fare from Philly’s top restaurants at this exclusive event! There will be live entertainment as well. ~ Philadelphia Magazines Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival ~
Halloween at The Franklin Institute: Wizard School ~ October 24 ~ 7 pm – 10 pm at The Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Calling all aspiring witches and wizards! Enjoy this magical after-hours event to recreate your favorite witches spells, discover the real-world history of witches and wizards, make magic wands and more. ~ Halloween at The Franklin Institute ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 24 – 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 24 – 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 24 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 24 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 24 – 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 ~
National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ October 25 ~ 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 ~
Candle Light Ghost Tours at Ft. Mifflin ~ October 25 & 31 ~ Starts at 6 pm at Ft. Mifflin at 6400 Hog Island Road. Experience Fort Mifflin after hours on their popular candlelight walking tours through the site. Tours depart approximately every 15 – 20 minutes and last approximately 1 hour. ~ Candle Light Ghost Tours at Ft. Mifflin ~
Halloween on the Moshulu ~ October 25 – 26 ~ Held on the Moshulu at 401 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Oct 25 – 9:30 pm – 2 am. Enjoy a costume party with an open bar. Oct 26 – 9 pm – 2 am. Held on haunted ship (rumored), the party will feature a live jazz band in the ballroom, a Hip-Hop room with DJ Jay-Ski and a DJ dance party on the heated enclosed main deck. VIP tickets are available and feature a 2 hour open bar. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required. This is a 21 and over event that requires ID ~ October 25 – Halloween Party on the Moshulu ~ ~ Oct 26 – Haunted Ship Halloween Party ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 25 – 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 25 – 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 25 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 25 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 25 – 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 ~
National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Day of the Dead Celebrations ~ October 26 ~ Various locations throughout Philadelphia. Celebrate Mexican culture during Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at several events in Philadelphia. ~ Day of the Dead Celebrations ~
Halloween at The Franklin Institute: Franklin Fright ~ October 26 ~ 10 am – 3 pm at The Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Make-and-take your own trick-or-treat pins and “bloody” handprint art, and experience ghostly science with dry ice experiments, plus more Halloween-themed hands-on activities throughout the museum. ~ Halloween at The Franklin Institute ~
Day of the Dead at Penn Museum ~ October 26 – 10 am – 5 pm at Penn Museum at 3260 South Street. Enjoy the celebrations of Mexican culture during Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. There will be traditional storytelling, performances, music and crafts. ~ Day of the Dead at Penn Museum ~
East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday ~ October 26 ~ FREE – 11 am – 4 pm. Held at various locations along East Passyunk Ave & 11th St, to include The Singing Fountain. Kids can enjoy pumpkin decorating, a scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating and more Halloween-themed activities. For the adults, there’s live music, a craft show, and food and drink specials at select restaurants along East Passyunk Avenue. ~ East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday ~
South Street Fall PumpkinFest ~ October 26 ~ FREE – noon – 5 pm. Held at Headhouse Square at 2nd and Lombard streets. Enjoy live music, seasonal bites and brews, straw bale maze, circus performances, horse and wagon hayrides, face painting, shopping and trick-or-treating for children 12 and under along South Street. ~ South Street Fall PumpkinFest ~
Halloween on the Moshulu ~ October 26 ~ 9 am 0 2 pm. Held on the Moshulu at 401 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Held on haunted ship (rumored), the party will feature a live jazz band in the ballroom, a Hip-Hop room with DJ Jay-Ski and a DJ dance party on the heated enclosed main deck. VIP tickets are available and feature a 2 hour open bar. Costumes are strongly encouraged but not required. This is a 21 and over event that requires ID ~ Oct 26 – Haunted Ship Halloween Party ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 26 – 27 ~ 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 ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 26 – 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 26 – 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 26 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 26 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 26 – 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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National Pizza Month ~ Month of October ~ Enjoy our guide to some of the best pizzerias in Philadelphia! ~ National Pizza Month ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 27 ~ 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 27 ~ 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.
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 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 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 27 – 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 27 – 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 27 – 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 ~
Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~ October 27 – November 9 ~ Enjoy our 2019 Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Halloween Guide In Philadelphia ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ October 27 – 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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