Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, September 30 – October 6

‘Fall In Philadelphia!’

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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, DesignPhiladelphia, Night Market in Point Breeze, Midtown Village Fall Festival, Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival, Revolutionary Germantown Festival, 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, Ghost Ship on the Delaware River, 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 September ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for September 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~

Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~

Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ September 30 ~ 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 ~ September 30 – 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  ~ September 30 – October 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 ~

Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 30 – 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 ~

Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 1 – 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 1 – 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 1 – 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 1 – 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 2 ~ 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 2 – 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 2 – 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 2 – 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 2 – 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 2 – 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 ~

Night Market Point Breeze ~ October 3 ~ 6 pm – 10 pm. The last Night Market of 2019 ends in Point Breeze at Federal & 20th Streets. Come Hungry for Slider King, Burg’s Hideaway Lounge, House of Cupcakes, Sojourn Philly, Cafe Ynez, Tu’s Tea & Banh Mi, On Point Bistro and more. ~ Night Market Point Breeze ~ 

King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ~ October 3 & 5 ~ Come check out the Beerfest Royale at the King of Prussia mall parking lot. This two-day event will consist of more than 50 breweries and more than 100 brews. There will also be food from the local restaurants, exciting dishes that will be paired perfectly with your favorite craft brewers, live music and much more. There will be two sessions on Saturday, October 6 for 3 Sessions. Taking place outdoors at The Plaza at the King of Prussia Mall, parking lot adjacent to Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia. ~ Directions ~ ~ King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ~

Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 3 – 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 3 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~

Franklin Square Fountain Show  ~ October 3 – 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 3 – 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 3 – 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 ~

Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ October 4 ~ 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 ~      

First Friday in Old City~ October 4 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Your chance to visit Art Galleries throughout Old City after normal hours. You will be able to talk to the art directors and possibly some of Philadelphia’s local artists. This also takes place as First Saturdays with select Art Galleries extending out to Fishtown. ~ First Fridays ~ 

First Friday in Manayunk ~ October 4 ~ Starts at 5 pm. Come enjoy art in Manayunk. Before or afterwards, enjoy a meal at the many restaurants, or stop in one of Manayunk’s wonderful specialty shops. ~ First Friday’s in Manayunk ~ 

Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 4 – 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 4 – 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 4 – 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 4 – 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 ~

Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 4 – 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 4 – 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 ~

Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival ~ October 5 ~ Free – 8 am – 5:30 pm. Held near the Gillin Boathouse at 2200 Kelly Drive. This annual celebration of ancient Chinese dragon boat racing brings dozens of colorful boats, bedecked with dragon heads and tails, that compete against each other in several heats throughout the day. The action takes place on the stretch of river out front of the Saint Joseph’s University’s boat house on Kelly Drive. ~ Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival ~

Revolutionary Germantown Festival ~ October 5 ~ 10 am – 4 pm & Oktoberfest 4 pm – 8 pm. Held at Cliveden at 6401 Germantown Avenue. This Germantown festival comes to life with costumed characters, live music, food and drink, and a reenactment of the Battle of Germantown. Guests can head down Germantown Avenue after the “battle” for an Oktoberfest celebration at the historic Grumblethorpe house featuring reenactors from the battle, food, beer, live music and more.  ~ Revolutionary Germantown Festival ~

Ambler Main Street Oktoberfest ~ October 5 ~ From 11 am to 6 pm, Downtown Ambler turns into a traditional Bavarian festival with its 28th annual Oktoberbest featuring a beer garden, great food with over 90 vendors and 10 food trucks, live musical performances on 2 stages all day, art work, hand-crafted items and rides for the kids.  ~ Ambler Main Street Oktoberfest ~

Roxtoberfest ~ October 5 ~Come join the Roxborough community from noon until 6 pm on Ridge Avenue; between Lyceum and Leverington Avenue. Enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, vendors, live music, games and more. ~ Roxtoberfest ~   ~ Roxtoberfest ~

Midtown Village Fall Festival ~ October 5 ~ FREE – pay-as-you-go. Noon – 8 pm. Held in Old City District, centered at 13th & Chestnut streets. Enjoy food, drinks, live music, games, sidewalk sales and more along a number of Midtown Village’s busiest thoroughfares. ~ Midtown Village Fall Festival ~

King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ~ October 5 ~ Come check out the Beerfest Royale at the King of Prussia mall parking lot. This event will consist of more than 50 breweries and more than 100 brews. There will also be food from the local restaurants, exciting dishes that will be paired perfectly with your favorite craft brewers, live music and much more. There will be two sessions on Saturday, October 6 for 3 Sessions. Taking place outdoors at The Plaza at the King of Prussia Mall, parking lot adjacent to Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia. ~ Directions ~ ~ King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ~

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 5 – 6 ~ 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 ~ 

Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 5 – 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 5 – 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 5 – 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 5 – November 2 ~ Enjoy many different Oktoberfest celebrations throughout the Philadelphia region! ~ Our Guide To Oktoberfests ~  

Ghost Ship on the Delaware River ~ October 5 – 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 5 – 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 5 – 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 5 – 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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First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ October 6 ~ FREE – On the first Sunday of every month, visitors to the Barnes Foundation will enjoy free admission, family entertainment and informative seminars from 10 am to 6 pm. Free tickets can be obtained at the Barnes Foundation beginning at 9 am. Advance reservations are not available for Free First Sundays. ~ First Sunday’s at Barnes Foundation ~ 

Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 6 ~ 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 ~ 

Jack’s Pumpkin Glow In Fairmount Park ~ October 6 – 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 ~

Pay As You Wish ~ October 6 ~ Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art every 1st Sunday of the month from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections. ~ Pay What You Wish ~ 

Irish Sessions ~ October 6 ~ 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. 

Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ October 6 – 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 6 – 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 6 – 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 6 – 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 ~

Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 6 – 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 6 – 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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