‘Enjoying All Things Philadelphia!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern, DesignPhiladelphia, YèShì Chinatown Night Market, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music, Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair, Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park, Oktoberfest at Peddler’s Village, Old City Fest. OutFest, Vegan Restaurant Week, 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 7 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
DesignPhiladelphia ~ October 7 – 13 ~ This year’s event features two festival hubs which will be held at Cherry Street Pier and the Center for Architecture and Design. They will both host special exhibitions, workshops, discussions and more. Special events this week include the official festival kickoff party at Cherry Street Pier (Wednesday), open studio tours at Strada Architecture, k YODER design and The Center for Art in Wood, and a quirky sock-design workshop for kids (Saturday). ~ DesignPhiladelphia ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 7 – 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 7 – 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 7 – 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 7 – 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 7 – 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 8 ~ Win Prizes! Starting at 7 pm, enjoy Quizzo which is hosted by Tim Gunn! Chance to win prizes! ~ Quizzo at Tankie’s Tavern ~
DesignPhiladelphia ~ October 8 – 13 ~ This year’s event features two festival hubs which will be held at Cherry Street Pier and the Center for Architecture and Design. They will both host special exhibitions, workshops, discussions and more. Special events this week include the official festival kickoff party at Cherry Street Pier (Wednesday), open studio tours at Strada Architecture, k YODER design and The Center for Art in Wood, and a quirky sock-design workshop for kids (Saturday). ~ DesignPhiladelphia ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – 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 8 – 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 9 ~ 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 ~
DesignPhiladelphia ~ October 9 – 13 ~ This year’s event features two festival hubs which will be held at Cherry Street Pier and the Center for Architecture and Design. They will both host special exhibitions, workshops, discussions and more. Special events this week include the official festival kickoff party at Cherry Street Pier (Wednesday), open studio tours at Strada Architecture, k YODER design and The Center for Art in Wood, and a quirky sock-design workshop for kids (Saturday). ~ DesignPhiladelphia ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 9 – 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 9 – 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 9 – 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 9 – 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 9 – 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 9 – 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 9 – 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 ~
YèShì Chinatown Night Market ~ October 10 ~ Free to Attend – Pay-As-You-Go. 7 pm – 11 pm. Location: Chinatown at 10th Street from Arch to Vine streets, Race Street from 9th to 11th streets. Guests can enjoy delicious fare from food trucks, local restaurants, spirited performances and the chance to explore one of the city’s most bustling neighborhoods. ~ YèShì Chinatown Night Market ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 10 – 13 & 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 ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 10 – 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 10 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 10 – 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 10 – 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 10 – 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 10 – 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 10 – 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 ~
Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park ~ October 11 ~ From noon to 9 pm, enjoy Dilworth Park with beer, food, music, beer garden, arts and crafts, and more. ~ Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ October 11 ~ 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 ~
Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair ~ October 11 – 13 ~ Pay-As-You-Go. Friday & Saturday 11 am – 6 pm & Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Rittenhouse Square at 18th & Walnut streets. Guests can explore booths of more than 150 talented artists within the region. Browse American-made works like sculptures and paintings along the perimeter of the square. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 10 – 13 & 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 ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 11 – 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 11 – 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 11 – 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 11 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 11 – 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 11 – 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 11 – 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 11 – 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 ~
Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park ~ October 12 ~ From noon to 8 pm, enjoy Dilworth Park with beer, food, music, beer garden, arts and crafts, and more. ~ Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park ~
Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair ~ October 12 – 13 ~ Pay-As-You-Go. Saturday 11 am – 6 pm & Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Rittenhouse Square at 18th & Walnut streets. Guests can explore booths of more than 150 talented artists within the region. Browse American-made works like sculptures and paintings along the perimeter of the square. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 12 – 13 ~ 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 Peddler’s Village ~ October 12 – 13 ~ Free to attend – pay-as-you-go. 11 am – 5 pm both days. Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Guests can enjoy cold beer, bratwurst and shopping during the two-day event, plus live music from a German brass band, yard games and kid-friendly activities. ~ Oktoberfest at Peddler’s Village ~
Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music ~ October 10 – 13 & 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 ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 12 – 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 12 – 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 12 – 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 12 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 12 – 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 12 – 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 12 – 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 12 – 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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Oktoberfest at Peddler’s Village ~ October 13 ~ Free to attend – pay-as-you-go. 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Guests can enjoy cold beer, bratwurst and shopping, live music from a German brass band, yard games and kid-friendly activities. ~ Oktoberfest at Peddler’s Village ~
Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair ~ October 13 ~ Pay-As-You-Go. 11 am – 5 pm. Held at Rittenhouse Square at 18th & Walnut streets. Guests can explore booths of more than 150 talented artists within the region. Browse American-made works like sculptures and paintings along the perimeter of the square. ~ Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair ~
Old City Fest ~ October 13 – Free to attend – pay-as-you-go. From 11 am – 6 pm. Centered at Third & Arch streets in the Old City District. Festivalgoers can enjoy crafts, exhibitions and demonstrations along the closed-to-traffic thoroughfares. In addition to arts events, the restaurants, bars and shops of Old City take it outside for alfresco eats, drinks and shopping. ~ Old City Fest ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 13 ~ 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 Dilworth Park ~ October 13 ~ From noon to 6 pm, enjoy Dilworth Park with beer, food, music, beer garden, arts and crafts, and more. ~ Oktoberfest at Dilworth Park ~
OutFest ~ October 13 ~ FREE to attend – Noon – 7 pm – Centered at 13th & Locust streets. OutFest celebrates the country’s largest National Coming Out Day! The celebration takes place in the Gayborhood streets with drag shows, bar crawls, festival-ready food, shopping, live music! ~ OutFest ~
Irish Sessions ~ October 13 ~ 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.
Vegan Restaurant Week ~ October 13 – 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 10 – 13 & 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 ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 13 – 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 13 – 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 13 – 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 13 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~
Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 13 – 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 13 – 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 13 – 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 13 – 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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