Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Halloween Events, Philly Free Streets, Day Of The Dead, Head Of The Schuylkill Regatta and More!

‘Halloween Fun In Philadelphia’

The weekend kicks off with Fright Night at The Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District, Rocky Horror Picture Show, the continuation of the Philadelphia Film Festival, 4th Friday in Headhouse District, The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience, Terror Behind The Walls, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more.

During the weekend enjoy Philly Free Streets, Head of the Schuylkill Regatta, Halloween at Reading Terminal Market, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Pumpkin Fest at South Street Headhouse District, Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden, Halloween Party Fundraiser Event for Bridget Foy’s Staff, Philadelphia Film Festival, The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience, Terror Behind The Walls, Mural Arts Monument Lab, the Parkway 100 Celebration, the Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Co, farmers’ markets, free yoga, and much more.

The weekend ends with Halloween Activities & Fun, Diwali: Festival of Lights, The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience, Terror Behind The Walls, Philadelphia Film Festival  and more.

During the week, The Phantom of the Opera, enjoy Pay-What-You-Wish, the 3rd Annual Unmasking The Legacy Celebration Event and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for the continuation of Mural Arts Monument Lab, Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe, Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village, Marines Birthday Celebration at Cookies Tavern, 4th Friday in Headhouse District, Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe and much more.

What event or activity this weekend or during the week excites you the most? Please share with us in the comments below. Tip: If you haven’t done so in recent months or years, visit the many wonderful museums in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Museums Did you hear that Philadelphia was named best place to visit in the U.S. by Lonely Planet. Read more, click here.

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of ~ October 27 – November 2 ~

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 ~
• Season Preview & Expectations of The Philadelphia Eagles ~ 2017 – 2018 Season ~ It’s football time and who is not excited about the 2017 – 2018 Philadelphia Eagles! Disregarding the fans who predict that, “This is the year we win it all!” most Eagles fans are still bubbling over with excitement and playoff hopes. Let’s take a peak into how the Eagles should fair this season. ~ Season Preview & Expectations of The Philadelphia Eagles ~
• Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ October 27 – 29 ~ Discover the spooky world of Yokai as Japanese ghosts, monsters and mythical creatures take over the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Families can participate in activities inspired by Japan’s ghost stories while enjoying the house and garden. Take part in a scavenger hunt and collect trading cards of tsukumogami, or household objects come to life. ~ Saturday, Oct 28 & 28 at 11 am Details ~ ~ Ghost Stories October 28 at 6 pm ~ ~ Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~
• The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience ~ October 27 – 29 ~ Located in West Fairmount Park, enter a Halloween wonderland with over 5,000 illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins that have been transformed to create jaw-dropping landscapes, structures and iconic figures. ~ The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience ~
• Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 27 – 29 ~ Enjoy more than 100 films made by some of the most talented filmmakers from around the globe! Attendees can enjoy screenings, panel discussions with directors, actors and other industry professionals, parties and more. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~ ~ Philadelphia Film Festival Deets ~
• Oktoberfest Events In Philadelphia ~ October 27 – 30 ~ Oktoberfest invades Philadelphia for 16 days of German beer, food, music, block parties and fun! Check out the German Oktoberfest events in your area. ~ Oktoberfest Events In Philadelphia ~  
• Spooky Mini Golf ~ October 27 – 30 ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights 6 pm to 9 pm ~ Held at Franklin Square, enjoy 18 holes of frightening fun that await only the bravest of souls! Putt your way through Spooky Mini Golf with family and friends as historic Philadelphia landmarks, including Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty Bell, and many more, turn haunted with Halloween-inspired lights, music, and surprises ($9 adults, $7 children).  ~ Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square ~
• The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker at Morris Arboretum ~ October 27 – 31  ~ From 1 pm to 3 pm at the Morris Arboretum, meet and observe metal artist Lyman Whitaker as he demonstrates how he creates and assembles his dynamic and beautiful sculptures! ~ The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker ~  
• Terror Behind The Walls ~ October 27 – November 11 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Enjoy six attractions inside the was of ESP! Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. ~ Terror Behind The Walls ~ 

As a bonus and in conjunction with Eastern State Penitentiary, we are giving $3 off adult admission per ticket through November 11,    which is valid every night except for Saturday evenings or with any other discount. Children under the age of seven cannot be admitted. All proceeds benefit historic preservation at Eastern State Penitentiary, a National Historic Landmark. Please click on the link below and enter code MyPhilly17. Get Discount Here 

• Mural Arts Monument Lab ~ October 27 – November 19 ~ Monument Lab is a public art and history project produced with Mural Arts Philadelphia. Monument Lab invites Philadelphians and visitors to join a citywide conversation about history, memory, and our collective future. Enjoy temporary installations by local and international artists accompanied by interactive pop-up laboratories for creative conversations. ~ Mural Arts Monument Lab ~
• Parkway 100 Celebration ~ October 27, 2017 – November 16, 2018 ~ The Ben Franklin Parkway is turning 100 and Philadelphia is set to mark this milestone with a year of special events, promotions, and family-friendly experiences through November 18, 2018.  ~ Parkway 100 Celebration ~ 
• Head of the Schuylkill Regatta ~ October 28 & 29 ~ From 8 am to 5 pm, watch competitors at all levels race in more than 100 categories ranging from high school to father/daughter to masters races along a 2.5-mile stretch of the Schuylkill River, including at the Playing Angels Statue, Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive! ~ Head of the Schuylkill Regatta ~ 
• The Phantom of the Opera ~ November 1 – 12 ~ November 1 to 12 at the The Academy of Music, enjoy Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera! The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52! ~ The Phantom of the Opera ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ October 27 – November 2 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of October ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for October 2017 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
• Art After 5 ~ October 27 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays: AfroFuturistic Affair Costume Ball – ​A celebration of AfroFuturist and Black speculative music, design, art, and creativity. Come dressed to impress in your best sci-fi and AfroFuturist fashions for a night of imagination, art, and activism. This evening has been envisioned by Black Quantum Futurism (Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips) and is presented as part of Philadelphia Assembled. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~  
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ October 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 ~  
• Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ October 27 ~ Discover the spooky world of Yokai as Japanese ghosts, monsters and mythical creatures take over the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Families can participate in activities inspired by Japan’s ghost stories while enjoying the house and garden. Take part in a scavenger hunt and collect trading cards of tsukumogami, or household objects come to life. ~ Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~
• Fright Night at The Shambles ~ October 27 ~ From 6 pm to 10 pm at The Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District, enjoy a triple feature of fun films for Halloween, starting at 6pm with “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown”, followed by “Young Frankenstein” at 7pm and finally the George Romero classic, “Night of the Living Dead” at 9pm. ~ Fright Night at The Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District ~
• Rocky Horror Picture Show ~ October 27 ~ From 8 pm to 10 pm at the Schmidt’s Commons in Norther Liberties, enjoy this classic, the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Dressing up & signing is encouraged! ~ Rocky Horror Picture Show ~
• Spooky Mini Golf ~ October 27 – 30 ~ Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights 6 pm to 9 pm ~ Held at Franklin Square, enjoy 18 holes of frightening fun that await only the bravest of souls! Putt your way through Spooky Mini Golf with family and friends as historic Philadelphia landmarks, including Independence Hall, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Liberty Bell, and many more, turn haunted with Halloween-inspired lights, music, and surprises ($9 adults, $7 children).  ~ Spooky Mini Golf at Franklin Square ~
• The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience ~ October 27 – 29 ~ Located in West Fairmount Park, enter a Halloween wonderland with over 5,000 illuminated, hand-carved pumpkins that have been transformed to create jaw-dropping landscapes, structures and iconic figures. ~ The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience ~
• Oktoberfest Events In Philadelphia ~ October  27 – 30 ~ Oktoberfest invades Philadelphia for 16 days of German beer, food, music, block parties and fun! Check out the German Oktoberfest events in your area. ~ Oktoberfest Events In Philadelphia ~
• Terror Behind The Walls ~ October 27 – November 11 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Enjoy six attractions inside the was of ESP! Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. ~ Terror Behind The Walls ~
• Parkway 100 Celebration ~ October 27, 2017 – November 16, 2018 ~ The Ben Franklin Parkway is turning 100 and Philadelphia is set to mark this milestone with a year of special events, promotions, and family-friendly experiences through November 18, 2018.    ~ Parkway 100 Celebration ~
• Philly Free Streets ~ October 28 ~ From 8 am to 1 pm, Philly Free Streets temporarily closes vehicular traffic to specific streets in Philadelphia and allows walkers, runners and bikers to hit the streets without cars! Guests are also encouraged to pop into the businesses that they pass along the way. Plus, there will be fun and free activities, cultural activities, pop-up arts and more along the way! ~ Philly Free Streets ~
• Head of the Schuylkill Regatta ~ October 28 ~ From 8 am to 5 pm, watch competitors at all levels race in more than 100 categories ranging from high school to father/daughter to masters races along a 2.5-mile stretch of the Schuylkill River, including at the Playing Angels Statue, Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive! ~ Head of the Schuylkill Regatta ~
• Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ October 28 ~ 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 ~ 
• Liberty Lands Market ~ October 28 ~ From 9 am until 3 pm at 926 N. American St in Northern Liberties. One can find everything from fresh organic produce to hand crafted wears and lotions. Hand made soaps, Ice Creams, sauces, organic teas and coffees and more. Part of the market, you will find animal rescues with adoptables & pet products. ~ Liberty Lands Market ~
• Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ October 28 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~   
• Halloween at Reading Terminal Market ~ October 28 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 1 pm at Reading Terminal Market, dress up for Trick-or-Treating around the Market! Grab a map of merchants who are giving out candy at the Welcome Center or Merchandise Kiosk.  There will be other activities as well. Click the link. ~ Halloween at Reading Terminal Market ~
• Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~ October 28 until November 5 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 10:30 am every Saturday and Sunday at Race Street Pier. Just bring a yoga mat and be ready to stretch out. ~ Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ October 28 ~ 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 ~
• East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday ~ October 28 ~ 11 am to 4 pm. Held at The Singing Fountain area. Kids will be able to decorate pumpkins, Halloween-themed create arts and crafts, participate in a costume contest, enjoy treats, listen to live music and much more. ~ East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday ~
• Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ October 28 ~ Starting at 11 am, discover the spooky world of Yokai as Japanese ghosts, monsters and mythical creatures take over the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Families can participate in activities inspired by Japan’s ghost stories while enjoying the house and garden. Take part in a scavenger hunt and collect trading cards of tsukumogami, or household objects come to life. ~ Saturday, Oct 28 at 11 am Details ~ ~ Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~
• PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District ~ October 28 ~ Noon to 5 pm outside the Shambles of South Street Headhouse Distict. Fun for all ages! There will be face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides and more.  ~ PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District ~
• Halloween Party Fundraiser Event for Bridget Foy’s Staff ~ October 28 ~ From 7 pm to 10 pm at The Shambles in the South Street Headhouse District, join us for a special Halloween party fundraiser event for Bridget Foy’s staff. Bridget Foy’s was severely damaged due to a fire the morning of October 25. All the monies raised both at the door and via drink sales will go directly to the staff fund. Stay tuned for a link in which you can donate as well if you can’t make the fundraiser event. ~ Halloween Party Fundraiser Event for Bridget Foy’s Staff ~ 
• Ghost Stories at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ October 28 ~ From 6 pm to 7 pm, experience a revival of the traditional hyakumonogatari ghost story telling parties of the Edo period. Storyteller and spoken word artist Denise McCormack LLC will thrill guests with traditional Japanese ghost stories told by candlelight and aided by the traditional atmosphere of Shofuso. ~ Ghost Stories October 28 at 6 pm ~ ~ Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 28 & 29 ~ FREE – Saturdays & 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 ~
• Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours ~ October 28 & November 1 ~ 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 ~
• Head of the Schuylkill Regatta ~ October 29 ~ From 8 am to 5 pm, watch competitors at all levels race in more than 100 categories ranging from high school to father/daughter to masters races along a 2.5-mile stretch of the Schuylkill River, including at the Playing Angels Statue, Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive! ~ Head of the Schuylkill Regatta ~
• Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~ October 29 until November 5 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 10:30 am every Saturday and Sunday at Race Street Pier. Just bring a yoga mat and be ready to stretch out. ~ Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~
• Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~ October 29 ~ Established in 2007, this market is located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Featuring more than 40 vendors, Headhouse is one of The Food Trust’s largest farmers markets. Beyond the abundance of fresh produce, you can also find a great selection of locally prepared foods and artisanal goods such as soups, caneles, ice cream, coffee and wine. ~ Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~
• Diwali: Festival of Lights ~ October 29 ~ From 11 am to 3 pm at Reading Terminal Market, enjoy authentic Indian cuisine, cultural performances and more! Pay-As-You-Go. ~ Diwali: Festival of Lights ~
• Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~ October 29 ~ From 11 am to 5 pm, discover the spooky world of Yokai as Japanese ghosts, monsters and mythical creatures take over the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden! Families can participate in activities inspired by Japan’s ghost stories while enjoying the house and garden. Take part in a scavenger hunt and collect trading cards of tsukumogami, or household objects come to life. ~ Sunday, Oct 29 at 11 am Details ~ ~ Yokai Family Spooky Weekend at Shofuso Japanese House & Garden ~
• Pay-What-You-Wish ~ November 1 ~ 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 ~ 
• The Phantom of the Opera ~ November 1 – 12 ~ November 1 to 12 at the The Academy of Music, enjoy Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera! The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52! ~ The Phantom of the Opera ~
• 3rd Annual Unmasking The Legacy Celebration Event ~ November 2 ~ From 6 pm to 10 pm at the Ballroom at Ben (834 Chestnut Street), JerseyMan and PhillyMan Magazine host their 3rd annual Unmasking the Legacy Gala to celebrate its man and woman of the year honorees! Tickets include food, drinks. live music and more! A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the charity or non-profit chosen by the two honorees with the most ticket sales.They will have masks available for $5 – all proceeds donated to the winning honorees’ charity.  ~ 3rd Annual Unmasking The Legacy Celebration Event ~
• Terror Behind The Walls ~ November 2- 11 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Enjoy six attractions inside the was of ESP! Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. ~ Terror Behind The Walls ~
• Mural Arts Monument Lab ~ November 2 – 19 ~ Monument Lab is a public art and history project produced with Mural Arts Philadelphia. Monument Lab invites Philadelphians and visitors to join a citywide conversation about history, memory, and our collective future. Enjoy temporary installations by local and international artists accompanied by interactive pop-up laboratories for creative conversations. ~ Mural Arts Monument Lab ~
• Dilworth Park ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy seating areas for relaxation, food & live music. ~ Dilworth Park ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open for the 2017 season ~  The Franklin Square is a great place to bring the family or for a date. Located in the historical part of Philadelphia in Old City. This park offers a carousel, a miniature golf course, a storytelling bench, a playground, a picnic area and more. ~ Franklin Square ~
• 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 ~
• Museum of the American Revolution – The Museum of the American Revolution tells the full story of the American Revolution and explores its ongoing legacy, showcasing a vast collection. There are over 3,000 artifacts that have been collected to include General George Washington’s marquee and much more. The museum anchors the eastern end of Independence National Historical Park. ~ Museum of the American Revolution ~
• 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 3 & beyond

• Art After 5 ~ November 3 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Odean Pope – Legendary saxophonist Odean Pope and his quartet perform an evening of original jazz compositions animated by the themes of collaboration, movement, and spirituality. Pope trained amid the illustrious jazz scene of the mid-twentieth century and has devoted a lifetime to developing a distinctive voice that remains inventive and vibrant. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Art After 5 ~  
• First Friday’s in Old City~ November 3 ~ 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’s in Manayunk ~ November 3 ~ 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 ~
• Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe ~ November 3 ~ FREE – Doors open at 7 pm & show at 8 pm – Enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and music courtesy of Philly’s most exciting Cuban band, Conjunto! The night is FREE to attend w/ a variety of food and drink specials. A perfect date night or just a night out with friends & is open to those 21 and up. ~ Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe ~
• Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village ~ November 4 & 5 ~ Who loves apples, apple cider, apple pies, and much more. Come out to the Peddler’s Village Apple Festival. Not only enjoy scrumptious apples, but live entertainment, children’s activities and more.   ~ Apple Festival at Peddler’s Village ~
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ November 5 ~ 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 ~ November 5 ~ 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 ~
• Marines Birthday Celebration at Cookies Tavern ~ November 10 ~ From 11 am to 8 pm, celebrate the Marines birthday at Cookie’s Tavern in South Philly! There will be a special ceremony, food, beer, live music and more! This event is open to the public and to all branches of the military. ~ Marines Birthday Celebration at Cookies Tavern ~
• 4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ November 24 ~ 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 ~ 
• Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe ~ December 1 ~ FREE – Doors open at 7 pm & show at 8 pm – Enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine, cocktails, and music courtesy of Philly’s most exciting Cuban band, Conjunto! The night is FREE to attend w/ a variety of food and drink specials. A perfect date night or just a night out with friends & is open to those 21 and up. ~ Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe ~

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 October 27 – 29

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 66°  |  Low 50°

Saturday  |  Mostly Cloudy  |  High 68°  |  Low 61°

Sunday  |  100% Thunderstorms  |  High 64°  |  Low 44°

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