Things To Do In Philadelphia Oktoberfest Events & Halloween

‘Football, Maybe Baseball Playoffs, Oktoberfest & Halloween’

What a great time of year. The Philadelphia Phillies have brought excitement back to Philadelphia baseball, being 4 games back of the last wild card spot with 18 games left. The Philadelphia Eagles have their first home game of the season this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens as they set out for their quest of the Lombardi Trophy. Then there are the Oktoberfest celebrations starting now and Halloween kicks off next weekend with Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary. Who can just say WOW!

Did you know : Philadelphia was named 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 14 – 20 ~

• Oktoberfest in Philadelphia ~ September 15 to October 29 ~ Our guide to all things Oktoberfest in Philly. ~ Oktoberfest in Philadelphia ~
• Art After 5 ~ September 14 ~ Free with admission. Kat Edmonson – She’ll be playing jazz. The New York Times called Edmonson “a promising young jazz singer with a kittenish voice and an amiably relaxed style”.  Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall, starting at 5 pm. ~ Art After 5 ~
• Red Bull Flutag Event ~ September 15 ~ Watch The Bravest And Strangest Fly Their Flugtag Machines at the Camden Waterfront. Gates open at 11am, first flight at 1pm, & last flight at 3:30pm.~ Flutag Philadelphia Event ~ ~ More info of the Flutag event at Camden Waterfront ~
• Scarecrow Festival ~ September 15 & 16 ~ At Peddler’s Village. Free admission. 10 am – 6 pm both days. Make your own scarecrow at the workshop for $25, live pumpkin eating contests, and live entertainment. Sunday only, a pumpkin painting workshop. ~ Scarecrow Festival ~
• Pig Roast Kick Off Party for Oktoberfest ~ September 15 & 16 ~ From 12 pm to close and kids eat free from noon to 3 pm at Frankford Hall in Fishtown. ~ Frankford Hall ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ September 15 & 19 ~ 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 ~
• Re-Opening of Field House Sports Bar – September 15 ~ The Field House has been renovated and they are having a re-opening party. ~ Field House Re-Open Party ~
• Frankford Hall Presents Oktoberfest ~ September 15 to 23 ~ Daily events for the rest of September. Call for the daily events. ~ Frankford Hall ~
• Celebrate Constitution Week at the National Constitution Center ~ September 16 to 23 ~ Daily events surrounding the Constitution of the United States 225th Anniversary. Celebration will include a wide-variety of interactive programs and on-site activities designed to honor this momentous occasion. ~ Constitution Week Events ~
• Mexican Independence Day Celebration ~ September 16 ~ Free. From 1 pm to 7 pm at the River Stage at Penn’s Landing.  Enjoy a taste of the rich Mexican culture at the festival and learn about Mexico’s past, while witnessing the traditional “Grito de Independencia,” a civic ceremony led by the Consul of Mexico in Philadelphia, Carlos Giralt-Cabrales, commemorating the beginning of the fight that led Mexico to freedom, with the participation of Casa Monarca’s color guard. Enjoy food, music, and much more. ~ Mexican Independence Day Celebration ~
• Philadelphia Eagles Game 2 ~ September 16 ~ Aren’t going the the Eagles game when they play the Baltimore Ravens. Then head on over to XFinityLive, Philadelphia’s main sports entertainment complex to watch the game.  ~ Info about XFinity Live ~
• Constitution Day ~ September 17 ~ Celebrating the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. Starts at 8:30 am on the front lawn of the National Constitution Center, with many other events and activities during the day, and ends at 5:00 pm. ~ Constitution Day ~
• Guest Chef Happy Hour at Morgan’s Pier ~ September 17 ~ From 5 to 7 pm, Michael Solomon0v (Zahav/Federal Donuts) joins Morgan Pier for the Guest Chef Happy Hour with David Katz.  On the menu: BBQ Israeli Kabobs. ~ Info about Morgan’s Pier ~
• Golf Outing Fundraiser ~ September 17 ~ Golf with Ahieveability, who will host the 2012 Coaches Cup Golf Outing at Philadelphia Cricket Club.  ~ Golf Outing Info ~ ~About Achieveability~
• Pop Up Picnic with Philabundance & Reserve Steakhouse ~ September 18 ~ From noon to 3 pm, enjoy gourmet food for a good cause. The event location is the Irish Memorial Park at Penn’s Landing, at Chestnut and Front Streets. ~ Pop Up Picnic ~
• Northern Liberties Sips & Social ~ September 20 ~ From 5 pm until midnight every Thursday there will be $2.00 beers, $3.00 drinks, $4.00 wines and $5.00 select appetizers at PYT, Gunners Run, King’s Oak & Darling’s Diner. ~ No Libs Sips & Social ~ ~ Info about the Piazza at Schmidt’s ~
• Light Installations By Bruce Munro ~ Now until September 29 ~ This will allow visitors to explore Longwood Gardens after-hours, while giving you a different perspective with cool displays of lights & more. ~ Light Installations by Bruce Munro ~
• Free Play on the Parkway ~ Now until September 30; except Mondays ~ Play In between recognizes the need for free play in children’s education. Come check out what it’s all about. ~Free Play on the Parkway ~
• Open Air on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway ~ September 20 to October 16 ~  How awesome is this! How about interactive spotlights making light patterns by using your voice messages and GPS location. Check it out.  ~ Open Air Light exhibit ~
• Barnes Foundation ~ Now Open ~  The new building finally opened May 19th. You get to explore the world’s largest collection of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Modern paintings–including tons of works by Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, van Gogh and Renoir—inside this new 12,000 square-foot gallery. ~ Barnes Foundation ~
• Dead Sea Scrolls ~ Now until October 14 ~ The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit arrives at The Franklin Institute. Get a glimpse of ancient Israeli culture with more than 600 artifacts and 20 of the rarest scroll. ~ Dead Sea Scrolls ~
• Maya 2012 – Lords of Time Exhibit at Penn’s Museum ~ Now until January 13, 2013 ~ Learn more about that superstition and the culture behind the Mayan prophecy. This exhibit will showcase the fascinating and mysterious Mayan people.~ Maya 2012 Exhibit ~
• The Swedish American Line Exhibition ~ Now until February 24 ~ From the early days as a passenger fleet for immigrants to its lavish cruises, visitors will get a look into the fleet’s history, exquisite style and personal stories and anecdotes from former passengers. Taking place at The American Swedish Historical Museum in South Philly. ~ The Swedish American Line Exhibit ~
• 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~

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

• Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ September 21 to November 10 ~ There are 6 scary attractions inside the cell blocks of Eastern State Penitentiary which should put a little fear in your shoes. Do you dare? ~ Terror Behind the Walls ~
• Oktoberfest Street Festival ~  September 22 ~ From 12 pm to close. Located on Frankford Ave, between Girard & Shakamaxon. Fun for the whole family with face painters, balloon artists, caricature artists, pony rides, German beer tents with live music, great German food, and great German beer. ~ Oktoberfest Street Festival ~
• 4th Annual Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest ~ September 29 ~ Come hang as a VIP for 3 hours with access to great food and beers from noon to 3 pm. Event is from noon until 8 pm for the general public. Brauhaus Schmitz Event ~
• Old City Seaport Festival ~ October 5 – 7 ~ There will be a beer garden, food, live music, craft vendors, land and in-water activities, river tours, and a pirate battle on the 7th.  ~ Old City Seaport Festival ~
• “Stoker’s Dracula” is coming to Elfreth’s Alley ~ October 13 ~ The count is coming… Come see the bloodthirsty fiend of legend as he stalks through America’s longest lived-on street, Elfreth’s Alley. Doors open at 7:30 pm and starts at 8 pm and is $15 per person.  ~ Dracula comes to Elfreth’s Alley & tickets ~ ~ Info about Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Ghost Hunting 101 at Elfreth’s Alley ~ October 20 ~ Starts at 8 pm. Join the Elfreth’s Alley Museum and the Oakford Paranormal Society for a special investigation of America’s longest lived on street. Get hands-on training with state of the art equipment led by a team of experienced paranormal investigators. $20 admission. ~ Ghost Hunting 101 info & tickets ~ ~ Info about Elfreth’s Alley ~
• Yellow Fever Tour at Elfreth’s Alley ~ October 28 ~ Events at 1 pm, 2 pm, & 4 pm. Looking much like it did in the 1793 epidemic, Elfreth’s Alley was the home of countless fever victims. Come hear their stories of fear and courage, despair and self-sacrifice from actor Trish Troilo. $10 admission.  ~ Yellow Fever event info & tickets ~ ~ Info about Elfreth’s Alley ~
• First Glance Philly Film Festival ~ November 9 to 11 ~ Held at the Franklin Institute.  Independent Film Festival bringing you many great films, movie producers, and actors. ~ First Glance 15th Annual Film Festival ~
• Deck the Alley 2012 at Elfreth’s Alley ~ December 1 ~ From 4 pm to 7 pm. Come celebrate  a Colonial Christmas on Elfreth’s Alley. Featuring: tours of Elfreth’s Alley’s private historic homes, holiday treats, caroling in the alley, colonial artisans, and a one-of-a-kind raffle! ~ What is Deck the Alley at Elfreth’s Alley ~ ~ Deck the Alley tickets ~

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

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Philadelphia Weekend Weather for the weekend of September 14 – 16

 

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny |  High 81°  | Low 60°

Saturday  |  Mostly Sunny |  High 66° | Low 52°

Sunday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 73° |  Low 55°

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