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‘Enjoying A Week Of Spooky Fun In Philadelphia’
Fall is definitely in the air! So are witches, wizards and more, who will be wandering around Philly, leading up to Halloween on October 31!
With the many museum exhibits, many Halloween events and activities, the Philadelphia Film Festival, Terror Behind the Walls, Viking Fest, Fiddler on the Roof, Philly Cider Week, the East Passyunk Avenue Witch Beer Crawl, Philadelphia Magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday, Fall Pumpkin Festival in South Street Headhouse District and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Our Guide to All Museums in Philadelphia ~ Visit many wonderful museums in Philly. ~ Philadelpha Museums ~
Our Guide to Oktoberfest Events in Philadelphia ~ October 22 – 28 ~ Enjoy many festivals with German beer & food! Prost! ~ Our Guide to Oktoberfest events in Philadelphia ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 22 – 28 ~ Are you a dedicated film maker or film lover. The Philadelphia Film Festival brings to you the chance to get view some sneak previews to certain films, engage with others in the film industry, watch Independent films, and more. Depending on your ticket packages, you could even go to the opening or closing parties. Check it out. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience ~ October 22 – 28 ~ 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 ~
Our Guide to All Things Spooky – Halloween Events & Activities in Philadelphia ~ October 22 – 30 ~ Halloween events and attractions in Philadelphia. Do you scare easily? We dare you to try some of Philly’s scariest attractions in the country. Check out our guide of Halloween attractions in Philadelphia.~ Our Guide to All Things Spooky – Halloween Events & Activities in Philadelphia ~
Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 22 – November 10 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. Ticket Discounts Inside! ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Parkway 100 Celebration ~ October 22 to Nov 16 ~ 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 ~
Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~ October 22 – December 31 ~ Held at the National Constitution Center. The exhibition focuses on Alexander Hamilton and the challenging relationships and friendships he had with some of our country’s history makers such as James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aaron Burr. ~ Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation ~
Viking Fest ~ October 22 – until unknown ~ From 10 am – 3 pm at the Franklin Institute. Celebrate the opening of the new Vikings: Beyond The Legend exhibit with a festival that includes performances, demonstrations, reenactments and 21-foot long replica ship! ~ Viking Fest ~
Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~ October 22, 2018 – January 21, 2019 ~ Come face-to-feet with nearly 20 massive, colorful, moving bugs! From a fluttering oversized monarch butterfly and a fluffy tri-colored bumblebee to a gigantic Madagascar hissing cockroach and a blood-sucking bed bug, these towering animatronics tell a rarely seen story of the behaviors and intricacies of extreme bugs. Get a bug’s-eye view of the world, explore critter calls, dig for ancient arthropods, and play an Xtreme bug facts game. ~ Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~
Franklin Square Opened for 2018 Season ~ 2018 ~ Enjoy mini-golf, a carousel, food and drink options and an outdoor space for kids or to simply hang out at Franklin Square. ~ Franklin Square ~
The Rail Park Opening ~ Now Open ~ This awesome new public space is FREE to the public. This space allows visitors to enjoy seating, public art, greenery and elevated city views! The area stretches from Broad and Noble streets, jumps up to the Reading Viaduct overhead and ends above the 1100 block of Callowhill Street. ~ The Rail Park Opening ~
Fiddler on the Roof ~ October 23 – 28 ~ Held at Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street. Guests can enjoy performances of famous songs like “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “If I Were A Rich Man” while watching the story of family and love unfold. ~ Fiddler on the Roof ~
Philly Cider Week ~ October 23 – 31 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia. The first-ever Philly Cider Week celebrates purist-style cider, how its made and the history of its various styles with cider-forward events at local bars and restaurants. Some highlights are the official Philly Cider Week opening-night party at Prohibition Taproom (Tuesday), late night happy hours and a Pennsylvania Cider Takeover which will feature pours from cideries across Pennsylvania at Hale & True Cider Co. on Oct 26. ~ Philly Cider Week ~
Old City Farmers Market ~ October 24 ~ From 2 pm – 7 pm every Wednesday at Christ Church between 2nd & 3rd Sts until November. Purchase fruits, vegetables, ice cream, bread, dog treats and more. ~ Old City Farmers Market ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ October 24 ~ 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 ~
East Passyunk Avenue Witch Beer Crawl ~ October 24 ~ From 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm. The East Passyunk Avenue Witch Craft Beer Crawl is a fun time to mingle with other witches while enjoying craft beers and food at a discount from 15 + different East Passyunk Avenue bars and restaurants. There will be prizes and such as well. ~ East Passyunk Avenue Witch Beer Crawl ~
Philadelphia Magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival ~ October 25 ~ Experience over 200 premium spirits from around the world at Philadelphia Magazine’s Whiskey and Fine Spirits Festival at Lincoln Financial Field! There will also be six interactive spirit lounges, food and more! Proceeds from this event will benefit the The Leukemia and; Lymphoma Society, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter. ~ Philadelphia Magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival ~
Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens ~ October 25 – 27 ~ Takes place from Thursday – Saturdays at 8:15 pm (30 minute show). Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy more than 1,700 jets and streams soar up to 175 feet in the air and are lit by a rainbow of colors during this popular program that’s set to classical music on Friday and popular movie soundtracks on Saturday. ~ Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ October 26 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Final Fridays: City of Ghosts - Enjoy $5 off at the door when you come in costume. Get prepped for All Hallow’s Eve with a hair-raising night of ghoulish fun. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
4th Friday in Headhouse District ~ October 26 ~ 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 ~
Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens ~ October 26 – 27 ~ Takes place from Thursday – Saturdays at 8:15 pm (30 minute show). Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy more than 1,700 jets and streams soar up to 175 feet in the air and are lit by a rainbow of colors during this popular program that’s set to classical music on Friday and popular movie soundtracks on Saturday. ~ Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 26 – 28 ~ Are you a dedicated film maker or film lover. The Philadelphia Film Festival brings to you the chance to get view some sneak previews to certain films, engage with others in the film industry, watch Independent films, and more. Depending on your ticket packages, you could even go to the opening or closing parties. Check it out. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 26 – November 10 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. Ticket Discounts Inside! ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~
East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday ~ October 27 ~ Come on out to East Passyunk with the kids to enjoy the many fun Halloween activities! 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. (All activities at The Singing Fountain (East Passyunk Ave and Tasker) unless otherwise noted.) ~ East Passyunk Fall Fest & Spooky Saturday ~
Fall Pumpkin Festival in South Street Headhouse District ~ October 27 ~ Noon – 5 pm. The PumpkinFest in Headhouse Square Shambles is going to be loads of fun for all ages! There will be face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, thriller lessons and more. Some come out for some family fun! ~ Fall Pumpkin Festival in South Street Headhouse District ~
Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens ~ October 27 ~ Takes place from Thursday – Saturdays at 8:15 pm (30 minute show). Free with Gardens admission. Enjoy more than 1,700 jets and streams soar up to 175 feet in the air and are lit by a rainbow of colors during this popular program that’s set to classical music on Friday and popular movie soundtracks on Saturday. ~ Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens ~
Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 27 – 28 ~ Are you a dedicated film maker or film lover. The Philadelphia Film Festival brings to you the chance to get view some sneak previews to certain films, engage with others in the film industry, watch Independent films, and more. Depending on your ticket packages, you could even go to the opening or closing parties. Check it out. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 27 – November 10 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. Ticket Discounts Inside! ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~
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Philadelphia Film Festival ~ October 28 ~ Are you a dedicated film maker or film lover. The Philadelphia Film Festival brings to you the chance to get view some sneak previews to certain films, engage with others in the film industry, watch Independent films, and more. Depending on your ticket packages, you could even go to the opening or closing parties. Check it out. ~ Philadelphia Film Festival ~
Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 28 – November 10 ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is the nation’s premier haunted attraction in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia. Better than any scary hayride or haunted mansion. Check it out. Ticket Discounts Inside! ~ Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~
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