Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village, Veterans Day Parade and Activities and More!

The Washington Monument at Eakins Oval

‘Exploring The Arts Of Philadelphia’

This weekend kicks off with First Friday arts and the continuation of Terror Behind The Walls and Scary Factual Stories with Grim Philly. During the weekend enjoy the Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village, magic shows, farmers’ markets, and much more. The weekend ends with the Veterans Day Parade, an Irish Session at the Plough and the Stars and the Philadelphia Eagles. Tip: If you haven’t done so in recent months or years, visit the many wonderful museums in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Museums

In upcoming weeks get ready for Ice Skating at Dilworth Park, Philadelphia Bacon & Beer Festival, Target Community Nights at Franklin Institute, Thanksgiving Day Parade, Grand Illumination Celebration at Peddler’s Village, 4th Friday and much more.

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of  ~ November 6 – 12 ~

FYI – There are many events & attractions listed below that have been open prior today which are listed as “Now”. Also, check back daily for updates!

Informational Posts For Things To Do Year Round or Seasonal

• Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelphia Museums ~
• Our Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in Philadelphia ~ November 6 & 7 ~ Do you scare easily? Check out our list of many haunted attractions, rides, hayrides & parties both for the young and old. ~ Our Halloween Guide to All Things Spooky in Philadelphia ~
• Philadelphia Film Society Festival ~ November 6 – 21 ~ The Philadelphia Film Society (PFS)’s mission is to utilize film’s unique capacity to engage a broad cross-section of the community, while further providing access to powerful films from around the world in order to increase education and understanding. ~ Philadelphia Film Society Events ~ ~ Philadelphia Film Society Festival ~
• Scary Factual Stories with Grim Philly ~ November 6 – 24 ~ If you love scary stories with factual events, while having fun and exploring parts of Philadelphia, check out Grim Philly Twilight Tours in the Old City District! Special Discount! Exclusively through MyPhillyAlive, we are offering 15% off all 4 tours being offered by Grim Philly now. Promotional Code: MyPhillyAlive15 ~ Grim Philly Tours ~ 
• Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village ~ November 7 & 8 ~ From 10 am to 6 pm both days, enjoy Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple pies, apple fritters and everyone’s favorite — apples dipped in caramel! Also, live entertainment and apple pie-eating contests add to the festivities of this traditional autumn celebration. ~ Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village ~
• Veterans Day Celebrations & Activities ~ November 8 & 11 ~ Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11, honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. Check out the many types of celebrations and events in Philadelphia regarding Veterans Day. ~ Veterans Day Celebrations & Activities ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ November 6 – 12 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of November ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for November 2015 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~  
• Art After 5 ~ November 6 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. – Bitter Homes and Gardens – In Bitter Homes and Gardens, The Bearded Ladies go back to their roots in an intimate cabaret that asks: if plants had voices what would they sing? In a protest cabaret emceed by a cantankerous Fern, plants finally get to tell us how they really feel about how we treat them. From lambasting vegetarians to pining after careless caretakers, flowers, weeds, and vegetables make their case for plants rights. Using country and folk music, the Beards use scientific principles and methodology to create this homegrown cabaret. Inspired by Audubon to Warhol: The Art of American Still Life. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~ 
• First Friday’s in Old City~ November 6 ~ 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 ~ November 6 ~ 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 ~  
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ November 6 ~ At 8:00 pm, enjoy magic with Dan Hauss! Dan brings us the new, unusual, and wildly amazing impossibilities that he’s been working on for the past few years. If ticket sales have ended, call South Street Magic at 215-450-7193. ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~
• Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ November 7 ~ From 9 am to 2 pm, The Food Trust holds an outdoor market at 23rd and Pine Streets. Enjoy fresh vegetables & food from favorite local farmers and producers. ~ Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ 
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ November 7 ~ From 10 am to 2 pm, The Food Trust holds an outdoor market at 43rd St and Baltimore Ave. Enjoy fresh vegetables & food from favorite local farmers and producers. ~ Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~   
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ November 7 ~ At 7:30 pm, enjoy Saturday Night Wonders of Magic as South Street Magic will feature different local and visiting magicians as they provide a fun and amazing show of magic, mind reading and variety skills. ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~  
• Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village ~ November 7 & 8 ~ From 10 am to 6 pm both days, enjoy Scrumptious apple treats including country apple butter, apple cider, apple pies, apple fritters and everyone’s favorite — apples dipped in caramel! Also, live entertainment and apple pie-eating contests add to the festivities of this traditional autumn celebration. ~ Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ November 7 & 11 ~ Starts at 10 am every Wed & Sat – Learn the story behind cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the 115-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 ~
• Veterans Day Parade ~ November 8 ~ Starting at noon, the parade starts at the intersection of S. Broad St and Walnut St. The parade will march north to City Hall and make a quarter turn and head east on Market St. to Independence Hall. ~ Veterans Day Parade ~
• Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ November 8 ~ At 1:30 pm, enjoy Family Fun Magic Show. Music, dancing, laughing and amazement. Tons of audience participation… you’re gonna love it. The show stars the one and only Mr. Messado!! ~ Magic Shows at South Street Magic ~ 
• Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~ November 8 ~ From 5 pm to 9 pm every Sunday since 1997, enjoy a traditional Irish session, along with good Irish food & drinks. ~ Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~    
• Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys~ November 8 ~ 8:30 pm at AT & T Stadium – Not going the the Eagles game in Dallas, catch them live at the many sports bars throughout Philadelphia! Go Eagles! ~ Sports Bars in Philadelphia ~
• Veterans Day Celebrations & Activities ~ November 11 ~ Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday that is observed annually on November 11, honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. Check out the many types of celebrations and events in Philadelphia regarding Veterans Day. ~ Veterans Day Celebrations & Activities ~
• Salute to Veterans on the Cruiser Olympia ~ November 11 ~  From 2 pm to 3 pm at the Independence Seaport Museum, join in honoring those who served in the United States Armed Forces. This memorial celebration aboard Spanish-American War Cruiser Olympia will feature a ceremony performed by the Living History Crew and fellow Vietnam veterans, the firing of Cruiser Olympia’s signal guns and tours of historic ships Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna. ~ Salute to Veterans on the Cruiser Olympia ~
• Free Parking! ~ November 11 ~ Philadelphia Parking Authority offers FREE meter parking Center City at 5 pm; rush-hour zones at 6:30 pm. The boundaries are from the Delaware River to the Schuylkill River and from Bainbridge to Spring Garden Streets. ~ Free Parking ~ 
• Pay As You Wish ~ November 11 ~ 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 ~    
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for 2015 ~ Franklin Square has many things to do for the kids and with upcoming events! ~ Franklin Square ~
• Dilworth Park ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy seating areas for relaxation, food & live music. ~ Dilworth Park ~
• Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk  ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy this 2,000 foot new extension bridging the South Street Bridge & the Locust Street bike trail. ~ Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk  ~
• “Your Brain” at Franklin Institute ~ Now Open ~ A permanent exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Travel through a two-story tall neural network climbing structure with dynamic lighting and sound effects that are triggered by your footsteps. Kids can act as a Doctor by scanning the brain with an MRI machine, explore your brain, challenge your brain & much more.   ~ “Your Brain” at Franklin Institute ~ 
• Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~ Now Open ~ Stop over at Penn Museum in University City and learn about contemporary issues in Native America. Uncover the rich history and identity of the Native American people through 200 plus objects on display & much more. ~ Native American Voices Exhibit at Penn Museum ~
• 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 ~

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 ~ November 13 & beyond

• Art After 5 ~ November 13 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. – Diwali Party – Temple Bhangra dance company, a Temple University student-led Indian Bhangra dance company, perform their award-winning dance routines showcasing the finest movements of festive Bhangra dance styles. Also performing is Temple Agni- an all-female company performing mesmerizing dances with the exciting flair of Bollywood cinematic choreography. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~ 
• Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ November 13, 2015 – February 28, 2016 ~ Enjoy ice skating at Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park! Bring your skates or rent them, as you skate with City Hall in the background. ~ Ice Skating at Dilworth Park ~ ~ More Details ~
• Philadelphia Bacon & Beer Festival ~ November 14 ~ From 2:30 pm to 5 pm at the 23rd Street Armory, the festival brings together area restaurants and breweries to offer creative bacon-based dishes & fine brews. ~ The Philadelphia Bacon & Beer Festival ~
• Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~ November 15 ~ From 5 pm to 9 pm every Sunday since 1997, enjoy a traditional Irish session, along with good Irish food & drinks. ~ Irish Session at Plough and the Stars ~ 
• Target Community Nights at Franklin Institute ~ November 18 ~ FREE fun at the Franklin Institute from 5 pm – 8 pm on the third Wednesday of the month unless otherwise specified (until January 22, 2015). Experience The Franklin Institute’s famous exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities. ~ Free Fun at Franklin Institute ~
• Grand Illumination Celebration at Peddler’s Village ~ November 20 ~ FREE – Lights go on at 6:15 pm at Peddler’s Village. Enjoy this wonderful outdoor holiday light display that kicks off the holiday season. Free cider and marshmallow toasting, shops (open until 10 pm that evening) and preview all the great holiday gifts in store. ~ Grand Illumination Celebration ~
• Thanksgiving Day Parade ~ November 26 ~ Starting at 8:30 am, come out with the family and enjoy the Disney characters, marching bands, large colorful balloon characters and much more. ~ Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade ~
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ November 27 ~ Starting at 5 pm in the South Street Headhouse District, Experience the creativity and energy of the fabulous Fourth Street and South Street business communities with an evening of extended hours, art, music, food and shopping along Historic Fabric Row (and beyond). ~ 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~  
• First Friday’s in Old City~ December 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 ~ December 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 Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ December 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 ~   
• Pay As You Wish ~ December 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 ~

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 Weather for the weekend of November 6 – 8

Friday  |  AM Clouds & PM Sun  |  High 75°  |  Low 60°
Saturday  |  Cloudy  |  High 63°  |  Low 44°
Sunday  |  Sunny  |  High 57°  |  Low 38°

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