Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Last Weekend At Spruce Street Harbor Park, Terror Behind The Walls, South Philly SausageFest, Oktoberfest Events, Federal Donuts Block Party and More!

Washington Monument Over Looking Philadelphia Museum Of Art

Washington Monument Over Looking Philadelphia Museum Of Art

‘Enjoy The Fall Weather With Many Outdoor Events

The weekend kicks off with the last weekend at Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation, Terror Behind The Walls, the Parkway 100 Celebration, Parks On Tap, Spruce Street Harbor Park, RiverRink Summerfest and more.

During the weekend enjoy the South Philly SausageFest, the Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation, Mural Arts Monument Lab, the Parkway 100 Celebration, Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain, the Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Cofarmers’ markets, free yoga, and much more.

The weekend ends with the last day at Spruce Street Harbor Park, the Federal Donuts Block Party and more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for the continuation of Mural Arts Monument Lab, First Friday, Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe, Midtown Village Fall Festival, Old City Fest, Bloktoberfest, 4th Friday in Headhouse District, Havana Nights: A Celebration of Cuban Food & Music at World Live Cafe, Marines Birthday Celebration at Cookies Tavern, 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 ~ September 29 – October 5 ~

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 ~
  • Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain ~ September 29 – 30 ~ Visitors will enjoy more than 1,700 jets and streams soaring as high as 175 feet in the air each night during the season. ~ Longwood Gardens’ Main Fountain Grand Opening with Fireworks Show ~
  • Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 29 – October 1 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park will include a floating restaurant, boardwalk, hammocks, tons of colorful LED lights, new planted greenery, more Philadelphia restauranteurs, seating options, and a new family entertainment area! ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park ~
  • Parks On Tap ~ September 29 – October 1 ~ Powers Park in Port Richmond ~ Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks on Tap ~ 
  • Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~ September 29 – October 1 ~ Held at Morgan’s Pier all weekend long, enjoy a tasty fall menu, seasonal beers, DJ entertainment, pumpkin carving on Saturday and Sunday, Oktoberfest on Oct 7, Dog Yappy Hour Oct 8 and more! ~ Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~
  • The Kinetic Sculptures of Lyman Whitaker at Morris Arboretum ~ September 29 – October 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 ~   
  • Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation ~ September 29 – October 8 ~ FREE – Imagine riding down Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a pedicab! Here is your chance, thanks to Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies, to enjoy new interactive artwork! ~ Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation ~
  • Oktoberfest Events In Philadelphia ~ September 29 – October 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 ~ September 29 – 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 ~ September 29, 2016 – 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 ~
  • Mural Arts Monument Lab ~ September 29 – 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 ~
  • Oktoberfest at Evil Genius ~ September 30 & October 1 ~  Both days starting at noon. Join Evil Genius for their own “genius” take on Octoberfest! Limted edition steins, German goods & German style beers! Big ass bavarian pretzels w super fun dips! And on Sunday, October 1, enjoy Fritz’s Polka Band! ~ Oktoberfest at Evil Genius ~

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ September 29 – October 5 ~

  • Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~  Month of September ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for September 2017 ~ or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
  • Art After 5 ~ September 29 Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays: Word Up! – Celebrate the art of words and language with workshops and performances throughout the galleries. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. Art After 5 ~  
  • Parks On Tap ~ September 28 – October 1 ~ Powers Park in Port Richmond ~ Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks on Tap ~ 
  • Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~ September 29 – October 1 ~ Held at Morgan’s Pier all weekend long, enjoy a tasty fall menu, seasonal beers, DJ entertainment, pumpkin carving on Saturday and Sunday, Oktoberfest on Oct 7, Dog Yappy Hour Oct 8 and more! ~ Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~
  • Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation ~ September 29 – October 8 ~ FREE – Imagine riding down Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a pedicab! Here is your chance, thanks to Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies, to enjoy new interactive artwork! ~ Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation ~
  • Oktoberfest Events In Philadelphia ~ September 29 – October 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 ~ September 29 – 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 ~ September 29, 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 ~
  • Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ September 30 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 ~ September 30 ~ 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 ~ September 30 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~  
  • Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~ September 30 until November 5 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 10:30 am every Saturday and Sunday at Race Street PierJust bring a yoga mat and be ready to stretch out. ~ Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~
  • Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ September 30 ~ 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 ~
  • South Philly SausageFest ~ September 30 ~ It’s South Philly SausageFest time starting at noon until 8 pm! Festivalgoers will enjoy Autumn craft beer from local breweries, live music, and (of course) plenty of sausage and sausage dishes from South Philadelphia restaurants. There will also be a variety of arts and crafts vendors, plus a special activities area for children. ~ South Philly SausageFest ~
  • Hop Angel Brauhaus ~ September 30 ~ 3 pm to 1 am, there will be delicious German food from 3 pm to 11 pm; Oktoberfest beers, outdoor games from 3 pm to 7 pm, live music starting at 8 pm, and much more. ~ Hop Angel Brauhaus Oktoberfest ~
  • Oktoberfest at Evil Genius ~ September 30 & October 1 ~  Both days starting at noon. Join Evil Genius for their own “genius” take on Octoberfest! Limted edition steins, German goods & German style beers! Big ass bavarian pretzels w super fun dips! And on Sunday, October 1, enjoy Fritz’s Polka Band! ~ Oktoberfest at Evil Genius ~ 
  • Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~ September 30 – October 1 ~ Held at Morgan’s Pier all weekend long, enjoy a tasty fall menu, seasonal beers, DJ entertainment, pumpkin carving on Saturday and Sunday, Oktoberfest on Oct 7, Dog Yappy Hour Oct 8 and more! ~ Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~
  • Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ September 30 & October 1 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 ~ September 30 & October 4 ~ 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 ~
  • 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 ~
  • Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~ October 1 until November 5 ~ FREE – From 9:30 am to 10:30 am every Saturday and Sunday at Race Street PierJust bring a yoga mat and be ready to stretch out. ~ Free Yoga at Race Street Pier ~
  • Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~ October 1 ~ 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 ~
  • First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ October 1 ~ 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 ~
  • Oktoberfest at Evil Genius ~ October 1 ~  Starting at noon, join Evil Genius for their own “genius” take on Octoberfest! Limted edition steins, German goods & German style beers! Big ass bavarian pretzels w super fun dips! And on Sunday, October 1, enjoy Fritz’s Polka Band! ~ Oktoberfest at Evil Genius ~
  • Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~ October 1 ~ Held at Morgan’s Pier all weekend long, enjoy a tasty fall menu, seasonal beers, DJ entertainment, pumpkin carving on Saturday and Sunday, Oktoberfest on Oct 7, Dog Yappy Hour Oct 8 and more! ~ Fall Fest at Morgan’s Pier ~
  • Federal Donuts Block Party ~ October 1 ~  From 1 pm to 4 pm held on Sansom St, have fun a Federal Donuts has free eats, live music, $5 beer with Yards brewing, face painting, multiple donut walls and more!  ~ Federal Donuts Block Party ~
  • Pay As You Wish ~ October 1 ~ 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 ~
  • Spooky Mini Golf ~ October 1 – 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 ~
  • Live at Lunch at Dilworth Park ~ October 4 ~ FREE – Every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 pm at Dilworth Park until October 18. Enjoy musical and performing arts live. Food & drinks pay-as-you-go. ~ Live at Lunch at Dilworth Park ~
  • Pay-What-You-Wish ~ October 4 ~ 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 ~ 
  • Night Market Italian Market ~ October 5 ~ From 6 pm to 10 pm, Night Market Festival will take place in the Italian Market neighborhood (8th to 11 th Sts & Washington Ave + 9th St & Ellsworth & Carpenter). Enjoy the many Philly food trucks, live music, restaurants, shops and more! Live music from Adornment, Flounder Warehouse, Ernest Stuart, Maw Swan and more! ~ Night Market Roxborough ~
  • Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation ~ October 5 – 8 ~ FREE – Imagine riding down Benjamin Franklin Parkway in a pedicab! Here is your chance, thanks to Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies, to enjoy new interactive artwork! ~ Cai Guo-Qiang: Fireflies Interactive Installation ~
  • Terror Behind The Walls ~ October 5 – 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 ~
  • Mural Arts Monument Lab ~ October 5 – 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 ~
  • 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 MuseumBest of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~

Philadelphia Beer Gardens

  • Independence Beer Garden ~     ~ Independence Beer Garden ~
  • PHS Pop Up Beer Garden South Street ~ Open 2017 Season ~ The PHS Pop Up Garden is back! Located on 1438 South Street, right next door to the Jamaican Jerk Hut, visitors will enjoy a secluded area with an outdoor bar, palm trees, colorful umbrellas and hammocks, as visitors they enjoy tropical cocktails, beer, wine, food, live music and games. Check it out. ~ Pop Up Beer Garden ~
  • Uptown Beer Garden ~ 1735 market St ~ Uptown Beer Garden ~

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 ~ October 6 & beyond

  • Art After 5 ~ October 6 Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Ryley Walker – Experimental jazz meets intimate folk in the lush terrain of Ryley Walker’s compositions. Enjoy an evening with the artist whom Pitchfork calls “a songwriter using his record collection to his advantage, making music that aligns him with a long lineage of artists, without becoming indebted to their rulebooks.” Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. Art After 5 ~  
  • First Friday’s in Old CityOctober 6 ~ 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 ~ October 6 ~ 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 ~ October 6 ~ 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 ~
  • Midtown Village Fall Festival ~ October 7 ~ From noon to 8 pm, visitors will experience a variety of activities and vendors such as multiple stages of live music entertainment, 15 + restaurants, 30 + merchants, 40+ crafters along with live street art creations by local artists, street entertainers, children’s activities and more! ~ Midtown Village Fall Festival ~
  • Old City Fest ~ October 8 ~ From noon to 6 pm in Old City District, Old City Fest will exploit the historical neighborhood as visitors enjoy a wide selection of food and beverages from local restaurants, a festival stage with live music and performances, a family fun zone, pop-up theatrical performances, and retail shopping. ~ Old City Fest ~
  • Bloktoberfest ~ October 14 ~ From noon to 8 pm on South St from Broad to 18th Streets! Festivalgoers will enjoy many choices of beer, live musical acts, food trucks, free kids activities & more! ~ Bloktoberfest ~
  • 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 ~  
  • 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 ~ 
  • 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 ~
  • 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 September 29 – October 1

Friday  |  Sunny  |  High 71°  |  Low 55° Saturday  |  Mostly Cloudy  |  High 66°  |  Low 50° Sunday  |  Sunny  |  High 71°  |  Low 50°

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