Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Halloween Activities and More!

‘Food, Food and More Food!’

The food festivals never end in the City of Brotherly Love and fall is in the air!

Who loves food! Check out the activities and food trucks at Eakins Oval, the OysterFest at the Reading Terminal Market, the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, Oktoberfest events with excellent German food and beers and either Philadelphia Restaurant Week and or Manayunk Restaurant Week that’s taking place.

It might be September, but Halloween starts early. Get spooked at Eastern State Penitentiary with Terror Behind the Walls or Grim Philly’s scary tours. Don’t forget to check out the family fun at Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Festival.

No matter what tickles your fancy, we have a lot events and attractions for you below.

What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below.

Did you know : Philadelphia was named 1 of the top 10 US travel destinations for 2013. Also named for having the best sandwich in America, #2 in best burgers in the country by Travel + Leisure and in the last 8 months, the city has been recognized for top 10 parks in the world, best cheesesteaks, and #1 in Culture. We can feel that the list will be growing in 2013.

Here at MyPhillyAlive, we like to share these events and attractions with you. Here are a few highlighted events or attractions for this weekend in Philly and some upcoming attractions or events to put on your calendar. Please don’t hesitate to stop by here tomorrow for any new updates of what is going on this weekend or during the week.

Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ September 20 – 26 ~

• Oktoberfest 2013 ~ Now until October 27 ~ Oktoberfest invades Philadelphia. Check out our list of events for Oktoberfest. ~ Oktoberfest 2013 in Philly ~
• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of September ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for September 2013 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• The Return of the Beach at Eakins Oval ~ Septe mber Now until 22~ The Oval returns this fall, popping back up with food trucks, film screenings, live music, a wine garden and festive events and then again on Thursday, October 10 through Sunday, October 13. ~ The Beach at the Oval ~
• 2013 Fringe Arts Festival ~ Now until September 22 ~ A culmination of the provocative contemporary work that FringeArts presents year-round, the Festival serves as a platform for local, national, and international artists of all disciplines and all levels of achievement.  Anything from theater, dance, music, visual art, and everything in-between.  ~ 2013 Fringe Festival ~
• Philadelphia United Jazz Festival ~ September Now until 22 ~ This festival is to promote the knowledge, power and influence of Philadelphia artists on jazz music in all its forms. 20 bands in 6 days! Many of the events will be taking place at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts. Others at various locations. Check out the events! ~ Philadelphia United Jazz Festival ~
• Philadelphia Restaurant Week ~ September 15 – 20 & 22 – 27 ~ Come experience 3 course meals at some of the best restaurants in Center City for a fixed price. ~ Philadelphia Restaurant Week ~
• Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show ~ September 20 – 22 ~ Friday 11-7 pm, Saturday 11-6 pm, Sunday 11-5 pm, more than 100 artists set up shop at Rittenhouse Square for its annual fall Fine Art Show. The festival will also feature artwork by local art students as well as professional artists.
• Art After 5 ~ September 20 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. Philadelphia United Jazz Festival – Selected performers from the first annual “Philadelphia United Jazz Festival and Celebration!” will appear for a jam session. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~
• OysterFest ~ September 20 ~ Held at the Reading Terminal Market from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, sample a dozen different varieties of oysters from Pearl’s Oyster Bar, alongside a dozen local craft beers from Molly Malloy’s. Net proceeds will benefit Fair Food Philly, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing healthy local food to the marketplace. ~ Oyster Fest at Reading Terminal Market ~
• Philadelphia Phillies ~ September 20 – 22 ~ A three game series against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Cool Tip! Free face painting before every Sunday home game by Paint Your Face, inside McFadden’s Ball Park from 10:30 am until the game starts. Anyone can stop by for a free Phillie’s P or even have the Phanatic painted on their cheek!
• Terror Behind the Walls ~ September 20 – November 9 ~ This massive retired prison, Eastern State Penitentiary, is rated as one of the top 10 haunted houses in the country. There are 6 attractions inside the cell blocks of scary prison. ~ Terror Behind the Walls ~
• Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival ~ September 21 ~ Kicking off Manayunk Restaurant Week, from 11 am to 5 pm, the Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival will feature food trucks, gourmet food vendors and specials at Main Street’s restaurants. Also enjoy live music and shopping discounts on the sidewalks of Main Street. For the complete line-up for food trucks and live music: Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival ~
• Moonlight Kayak Tour ~ September 21 ~ Starting at 8 pm, professionally guided tours of the Schuylkill River between Walnut Street Dock and Fairmount Water Works, including 1/2 hour of instruction and 1 hour on the water. ~ Moonlight Kayak Tour ~
• The Beat Cancer 35 Live Anniversary Gala ~ September 21 ~ FREE – Held at World Live Cafe, come listen to talented singers and musicians for free. Donations are accepted. ~ The Beat Cancer Live Concert ~
• Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Festival ~ September 21-22 ~ FREE admission from 10 am t0 6 pm both days.  The family fun includes scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin pie-eating contests, pumpkin painting, live musical entertainment and children’s activities. Stroll among the many colorful scarecrow creations on display in the Annual Scarecrow Competition and vote for your favorites! ~ Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Festival ~
• Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 21 – October 5 ~ Come experience 3 course meals at some of the best restaurants in Manayunk for a fixed price.  ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ September 21 & 25 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 114-year history of the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they’re sold during this 75-minute, food-writer-led walking tour. ~ Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~
• Yards Brewing Company 5th annual Smoke “Em If Yous Got “Em Festival ~ September 22 ~ From noon to 4 pm, come taste 20-30 random smoked beers from around the world paired with some of the best local BBQ and smoked food in the area. ~ Yards Brewing Company 5th annual Smoke “Em If Yous Got “Em Festival ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ September 25 ~ (Wednesdays) 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 ~
• Center City Sips ~ September 25 ~ (Extended for 4 weeks in September) A great opportunity to sample cocktails and appetizers at new restaurants and visit local favorites with friends and co-workers for happy hour every Wednesday during the summer.  ~ Center City Sips ~
• Pairings on the Parkway ~ September 26 ~ From 5 pm – 8 pm every Thursday, until September 26, come enjoy the fun at Sister Cities Park.  Bring your own bottle of wine and Milk & Honey Café will have cheeses and other goodies for sale that will pair perfectly with your selection. Grab a seat and enjoy the light entertainment from 5:30-7:30 pm. ~ Pairings on the Parkway at Sister Cities Park ~
• Yoga on the Race Street Pier ~ September 26 ~ FREE – From 6 pm to 7:30 pm, come experience yoga with Dhyana Yoga Studios on the Race Street Pier. Donations accepted. ~ Yoga on the Race Street Pier ~
• String Band Music Under the Stars ~ September 26 ~ FREE concert starts at 8 pm. – Every Thursday through September, join the Mummers for an outdoor string band performance at the Mummers Museum! Tonight, Hardly Ables String Band. Refreshments are served at 7:30 pm; soft pretzels, hot dogs and soda. FYI – BYO lawn chairs! ~ Mummers in Philadelphia Summer Series ~
• Cemetery, Serial Killers; Blood & Beer! ~ Now thru November ~This tour takes you from grave robbers to psychopathic killers, and to the pub at the end of the tour. Check out Grim Philly’s other tours also. ~ Cemetery, Serial Killers, Blood & Beer! ~
• The Artifact Lab – Mummy Conversation at Penn Museum ~ Now until (no date set) ~ Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Watch conservators clean, examine, & preserve Egyptian Mummies at Penn Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2013 Season ~ Enjoy miniature golf, take a spin on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Carousel, enjoy food at Square Burger and special weekend events for the kids. ~ Franklin Square ~
• Special Information! – Do you know that Philadelphia has its own slide? Yes, the Philly Slide. With Jaye Moore & Tony Luke Jr, to help support Little Kids Rock. Check it out. ~ The Philly Slide~
• 1st Annual Philadelphia Wiffle Fall Classic ~ October 5 ~ Help support those in the Philadelphia Region who have Down Syndrome. You can sign up a wiffle ball team to help support or just donate money to help this wonderful cause. All proceeds will go to the T21 Club of the Delaware Valley, who support awareness and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome living in PA, NJ and DE. ~ 1st Annual Philadelphia Wiffle Fall Classic ~
• Stop Hunger Now Packaging Event ~ October 26 ~ From 9 am – 2 pm, help Stop Hunger Now & MyPhillyAlive, in packaging meals for those who are hungry or make a donation.  ~ Stop Hunger Now ~

Come Back later this afternoon or evening for more things added to the Philly to do list!

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Visiting Philadelphia

Are you Visiting Philadelphia? Have you lived in or near the City of Philadelphia, but never ventured out too the many historical sites in Philly? Here is a quick guide for some must see attractions in the City of Brotherly Love.

• The Independence Visitor’s Center – Your guide for all of your information relating to historical sites in Philadelphia and other things to do in Philadelphia. ~ Independence Visitor’s Center ~
• Philadelphia Zoo ~ With the warmer weather approaching, you can not miss America’s Oldest Zoo. 42 acres of awesomeness and over 1,000 animals. ~ Philadelphia Z00 ~
• Liberty Bell – Symbol of American Independence – If you are visiting Philadelphia, this is one site that must be seen. ~ Liberty Bell~
• Elfreth’s Alley ~ Get to walk down a street with 300 years of history. Elfreth’s Alley is one of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in America. ~ Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Philadelphia City Hall ~ Like Architecture? Philadelphia History? They give tours of the Philadelphia City Hall. If you go up high enough, you get to see the whole city. ~ Philadelphia City Hall~
• Philadelphia Museum of Art – So many things that surround this museum. The “Rocky” Steps or the “Rocky” statue. A great view down Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Behind the museum, you can view Boat House Row and a few other things. ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art ~
• Betsy Ross House – Did Betsy Ross actually make the American Flag? Learn about some of Philadelphia’s earliest history. ~ Betsy Ross House~
• Independence Hall – This is where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and where the Constitution of the United States was debated, drafted and signed. ~ Independence Hall~
• National Constitution Center – If anything, you must see the ‘We the People’ exhibit. There are other timely exhibits. ~ National Constitution Center ~
• Philadelphia Parks – Such as Fairmount Park or even Franklin Square for the kids or relaxing.

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Upcoming Events & Attractions in Philadelphia

• 40th Street Summer Series ~ September 28 ~ Starting at 6 pm, come listen to Millennial Territory Orchestra – Grammy nominated trumpet-composer Steven Bernstein (Sex Mob) leads his 12-piece ensemble featuring a top-flight roster of talent through the monumental songbook of Sly & The Family Stone to deliver unforgettable fun for all. ~ 40th Street Summer Series in University City ~
• Opera on the Mall ~ September 28 ~ FREE (But You Must Register) – Show starts at 7 pm with pre-show activities starting at 6:30 pm, even for the kids. Taking place in front of Independence Hall in the Independence National Historical Park. ~ Opera on the Mall ~
• Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in Philadelphia ~ Month of October ~ A fun & scary list of Halloween events & activities! ~ Things to do for Halloween in Philadelphia ~
• Yoga on the Race Street Pier ~ October 3 ~ FREE – From 6 pm to 7:30 pm, come experience yoga with Dhyana Yoga Studios on the Race Street Pier. Donations accepted. ~ Yoga on the Race Street Pier ~
• First Friday Park After Dark ~ October 4 ~ From 5:30 pm to 9 pm, come enjoy regional artists performances presented by FringeArts at the Race Street Pier. ~ First Friday Park After Dark ~
• First Friday’s in Old City~ October 4 ~ 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’s in Manayunk ~ October 4 ~ 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 ~
• First Friday Movies Under the Stars ~ October 4 ~  Movie night at the Betsy Ross House starting at 8 pm.  Grab a chair or blanket, bring a snack, dinner or beverage of your choice and enjoy a big-screen movie in the courtyard. Featured movie is Night of the Living Dead. $5 admission gets you a tour of the house also! ~ Movie Night at Betsy Ross House ~
• Philadelphia Union vs Toronto FC ~ October 5 ~ Come to PPL Park as the Union take on Toronto FC at 7:30 pm. ~ Philadelphia Union Tickets ~
• 1st Annual Philadelphia Wiffle Fall Classic ~ October 5 ~ Help support those in the Philadelphia Region who have Down Syndrome. You can sign up a wiffle ball team to help support or just donate money to help this wonderful cause. All proceeds will go to the T21 Club of the Delaware Valley, who support awareness and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome living in PA, NJ and DE. ~ 1st Annual Philadelphia Wiffle Fall Classic ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ October 6 ~ (1st Sundays of each month) Stop in at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 5 pm – 8:45 pm and ”Pay What You Wish”,  as you explore the museum and its remarkable collections.  ~ Pay What You Wish ~
• The Return of the Beach at Eakins Oval ~ October 10 – 13 ~ The Oval returns this fall, popping back up with food trucks, film screenings, live music, pumpkin painting, hay rides, a costume party to celebrate Halloween, a petting zoo and an Eagles game day viewing party. ~ The Beach at the Oval ~
• Old City Seaport Festival ~ October 11 – 13 ~  Come enjoy ship tours, a sunset river tour, food, beer, live music and an actual pirate battle at the Independence Seaport Museum. ~ Old City Seaport Festival ~
• Target Community Nights at Franklin Institute ~ October 16 ~ FREE fun at the Franklin Institute from 5 pm – 8 pm on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified (until January 22, 2014). Tonight’s theme is Construction, Build It! ~ Free Fun at Franklin Institute ~
• Third Thursdays Live & Local ~ October 17 ~ From 7 pm to 10 pm on Race Street Pier, come listen to live music and enjoy beers at a free beer garden on the pier thanks to Philadelphia Brewing Company. ~ Third Thursdays Live & Local ~
• Movie Night in the Park ~ October 17 ~ FREE – Starting time unknown, come watch the Hunger Games at Penn Treaty Park. ~ Events at Penn Treaty Park ~
• Halloween Hoedown ~ October 26 ~ Starting time unknown, come play in the Pumpkin Patch at Penn Treat Park. ~ Events at Penn Treaty Park ~
• Stop Hunger Now Packaging Event ~ October 26 ~ From 9 am – 2 pm, help Stop Hunger Now & MyPhillyAlive, in packaging meals for those who are hungry or make a donation.  ~ Stop Hunger Now ~

As always, no matter if you are visiting Philadelphia or live in the City of Philadelphia, we hope our list of things to do in Philadelphia helps you out.

If you have stumbled upon something else that we did not mention, please let us know in a comment or in an e-mail. If you are a business or organization that has an event coming up, please contact us. MyPhillyAlive

If you happened to visit any of the things mentioned above, please don’t hesitate to leave a comment here or on that article describing what you liked about that event or attraction. As always, we would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks, MyPhillyAlive

Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of September 20 – 22

 

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 79°  | Low 56°

Saturday  |  30% Isolated Thunderstorms |  High 78° | Low 62°

Sunday  | Partly Cloudy  |  High 72° |  Low 49°

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