‘Exploring Philadelphia!’
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Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Science After Hours: Clue at the Franklin Institute, Last chance to enjoy Spruce Street Harbor Park, Festival O19, Center City Restaurant Week, Philly Fashion Week, Manayunk Restaurant Week, Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre, Franklin Square Fountain Show, Philly Music Fest, Parks On Tap, Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary, Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens, Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village, Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins, Bloktoberfest, Oktoberfest at POD Park, UpToberfest Oktoberfest at Uptown Beer Garden, 49th Annual Gala Banquet for the German – American Parade, Puerto Rican Parade Day, Fireworks at Longwood Gardens, 49th Annual German – American Steuben Parade, Fall For The Arts Festival In Chestnut Hill, Yards Brewing Co Tours, Irish Sessions at Plough and the Stars and so much more, you might need a vacation after this week!
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of September ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for September 2019 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~
Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~ September 23 ~ Win $100! Starting at 9 pm enjoy quizzo at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Big Money!! ~ Quizzo at The Plough & the Stars ~
Center City Restaurant Week ~ September 23 – 27 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices. throughout Philadelphia! ~ Center City Restaurant Week ~
Philly Fashion Week ~ September 23 – 28 ~ Held in Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy fashion shows, hands-on activities, and special panels. These events bring talented designers, models and fashion influencers. Highlights for this year include the Student Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Philly Fashion Week Luxe Streetwear Show (Thursday) and the Lov’n My Curves show featuring plus-size fashions only (Saturday). The city’s new Fashion District Philadelphia is the event’s main venue. ~ Philly Fashion Week ~
Festival O19 ~ September 23 – 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 23 – 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 23 – 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 23 – 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 23 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 23 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 23 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 23 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~
Science After Hours: Clue at the Franklin Institute ~ September 24 ~ 7 pm – 10 pm at The Franklin Institute at 222 N. 20th Street. Detectives can search the museum for clues, interact with “suspects” and try to crack the faux murder case throughout the evening while sipping on cocktails, wine or beer. Guests can also try dusting for fingerprints, hear forensic experts discuss crime scene investigation techniques and learn about the effects of poison on the body. ~ Science After Hours: Clue at the Franklin Institute ~
Center City Restaurant Week ~ September 24 – 27 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices. throughout Philadelphia! ~ Center City Restaurant Week ~
Philly Fashion Week ~ September 24 – 28 ~ Held in Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy fashion shows, hands-on activities, and special panels. These events bring talented designers, models and fashion influencers. Highlights for this year include the Student Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Philly Fashion Week Luxe Streetwear Show (Thursday) and the Lov’n My Curves show featuring plus-size fashions only (Saturday). The city’s new Fashion District Philadelphia is the event’s main venue. ~ Philly Fashion Week ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 24 – 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival O19 ~ September 24 – 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 24 – 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 24 – 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 24 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 24 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 24 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 24 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Franklin Square ~ Open 2019 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~
Pay-What-You-Wish ~ September 25 ~ 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 ~
Center City Restaurant Week ~ September 25 – 27 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices. throughout Philadelphia! ~ Center City Restaurant Week ~
Philly Fashion Week ~ September 25 – 28 ~ Held in Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy fashion shows, hands-on activities, and special panels. These events bring talented designers, models and fashion influencers. Highlights for this year include the Student Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Philly Fashion Week Luxe Streetwear Show (Thursday) and the Lov’n My Curves show featuring plus-size fashions only (Saturday). The city’s new Fashion District Philadelphia is the event’s main venue. ~ Philly Fashion Week ~
Philly Music Fest ~ September 25 – 28 ~ Held at Various locations throughout Philadelphia, including World Cafe Live at 3025 Walnut Street. Enjoy the Philly music scene with up and coming artists. Venues including World Cafe Live, Milkboy Philadelphia and Johnny Brenda’s welcome some of Philly’s finest musicians, to include Speedy Ortiz, Sun Ra Arkestra, Ali Awan, Thin Lips and more! In addition to local music, the fest also features Philly beer and eats from area chefs. ~ Philly Music Fest ~
Parks on Tap at Strawberry Mansion Bridge ~ September 25 – 29 ~ The Strawberry Mansion Bridge is a steel arch bridge across the Schuylkill River near the Historic Strawberry Mansion. Located at Ford Drive and Strawberry Mansion Drive, the bridge serves as a link between East and West Fairmount Park, used by pedestrians, vehicles, horses, and bicycles. ~ Map ~~ Parks On Tap ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 25 – 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival O19 ~ September 25 – 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 25 – 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 25 – 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 25 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 25 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 25 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 25 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Parks on Tap at Strawberry Mansion Bridge ~ September 26 – 29 ~ The Strawberry Mansion Bridge is a steel arch bridge across the Schuylkill River near the Historic Strawberry Mansion. Located at Ford Drive and Strawberry Mansion Drive, the bridge serves as a link between East and West Fairmount Park, used by pedestrians, vehicles, horses, and bicycles. ~ Map ~~ Parks On Tap ~
Center City Restaurant Week ~ September 26 – 27 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices. throughout Philadelphia! ~ Center City Restaurant Week ~
Philly Fashion Week ~ September 26 – 28 ~ Held in Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy fashion shows, hands-on activities, and special panels. These events bring talented designers, models and fashion influencers. Highlights for this year include the Student Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Philly Fashion Week Luxe Streetwear Show (Thursday) and the Lov’n My Curves show featuring plus-size fashions only (Saturday). The city’s new Fashion District Philadelphia is the event’s main venue. ~ Philly Fashion Week ~
Philly Music Fest ~ September 26 – 28 ~ Held at Various locations throughout Philadelphia, including World Cafe Live at 3025 Walnut Street. Enjoy the Philly music scene with up and coming artists. Venues including World Cafe Live, Milkboy Philadelphia and Johnny Brenda’s welcome some of Philly’s finest musicians, to include Speedy Ortiz, Sun Ra Arkestra, Ali Awan, Thin Lips and more! In addition to local music, the fest also features Philly beer and eats from area chefs. ~ Philly Music Fest ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 26 – 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Festival O19 ~ September 26 – 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 26 – 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 26 – 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 26 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 26 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 26 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 26 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Friday Nights at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ~ Art After 5 ~ September 27 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Samantha Wise – Weaving together mountain folk and neo-soul, this singer-songwriter channels vocalists like Joni Mitchell and Erykah Badu. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
Center City Restaurant Week ~ September 27 ~ Enjoy 3 course meals for lunch or dinner set at prix fixe prices. throughout Philadelphia! ~ Center City Restaurant Week ~
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins ~ September 27 ~ Starting at 7:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Miami Marlins. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins ~
Philly Fashion Week ~ September 27 – 28 ~ Held in Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy fashion shows, hands-on activities, and special panels. These events bring talented designers, models and fashion influencers. Highlights for this year include the Student Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Philly Fashion Week Luxe Streetwear Show (Thursday) and the Lov’n My Curves show featuring plus-size fashions only (Saturday). The city’s new Fashion District Philadelphia is the event’s main venue. ~ Philly Fashion Week ~
Philly Music Fest ~ September 27 – 28 ~ Held at Various locations throughout Philadelphia, including World Cafe Live at 3025 Walnut Street. Enjoy the Philly music scene with up and coming artists. Venues including World Cafe Live, Milkboy Philadelphia and Johnny Brenda’s welcome some of Philly’s finest musicians, to include Speedy Ortiz, Sun Ra Arkestra, Ali Awan, Thin Lips and more! In addition to local music, the fest also features Philly beer and eats from area chefs. ~ Philly Music Fest ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 27 – 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Parks on Tap at Strawberry Mansion Bridge ~ September 27 – 29 ~ The Strawberry Mansion Bridge is a steel arch bridge across the Schuylkill River near the Historic Strawberry Mansion. Located at Ford Drive and Strawberry Mansion Drive, the bridge serves as a link between East and West Fairmount Park, used by pedestrians, vehicles, horses, and bicycles. ~ Map ~~ Parks On Tap ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 27 – 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Festival O19 ~ September 27 – 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 27 – 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 27 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 27 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 27 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ September 27 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 27 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
Philly Fashion Week ~ September 28 ~ Held in Fashion District Philadelphia at 901 Market Street. Fashion enthusiasts can enjoy fashion shows, hands-on activities, and special panels. These events bring talented designers, models and fashion influencers. Highlights for this year include the Student Designer Showcase (Wednesday), Philly Fashion Week Luxe Streetwear Show (Thursday) and the Lov’n My Curves show featuring plus-size fashions only (Saturday). The city’s new Fashion District Philadelphia is the event’s main venue. ~ Philly Fashion Week ~
Philly Music Fest ~ September 28 ~ Held at Various locations throughout Philadelphia, including World Cafe Live at 3025 Walnut Street. Enjoy the Philly music scene with up and coming artists. Venues including World Cafe Live, Milkboy Philadelphia and Johnny Brenda’s welcome some of Philly’s finest musicians, to include Speedy Ortiz, Sun Ra Arkestra, Ali Awan, Thin Lips and more! In addition to local music, the fest also features Philly beer and eats from area chefs. ~ Philly Music Fest ~
Bloktoberfest ~ September 28 ~ From noon – 8 pm on Washington Ave, from Broad to 17th Streets. Festivalgoers will enjoy lots of different kinds of beers, live music on two stages, food trucks and more. All of the proceeds go back into the community! ~ Bloktoberfest ~
Oktoberfest at POD Park ~ September 28 ~ noon – 8 pm at POD Park at 1075 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Enjoy Bavarian beer, brats, music and dancing. Pod Park vendors will feature specials with German and fall releases from Craft Beer Concepts inspired by BRU Craft & Wurst, Craft Cocktail Concepts inspired by Blume, Urban Village Brewing Company and Tiki Tako. Music entertainment will include live bands and DJs. Kids’ activities are also on tap. ~ Oktoberfest at POD Park ~
UpToberfest Oktoberfest at Uptown Beer Garden ~ September 28 ~ From noon – 8 pm at Uptown Beer Garden at 1735 Market Street. Enjoy Bavarian inspired favorites with a full slate of traditional German and specialty local craft drafts. The menu will include a variety of housemade brats from BRU Craft & Wurst, Pulled Pork from Tradesman’s, plus currywurst, pretzel, brotzeit, potato pancakes and more. Taps will be flowing with a special German import draft list, plus a few special American release fall seasonals. ~ UpToberfest Oktoberfest at Uptown Beer Garden ~
49th Annual Gala Banquet for the German – American Parade ~ September 28 ~ 6 pm Reception & 7 pm Dinner. Held at the Philadelphia Quartett Club at 1075 Southampton Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19116. Enjoy live music, dancing and a cash bar. ~ 49th Annual Gala Banquet for the German – American Parade ~
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins ~ September 28 ~ Starting at 6:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Miami Marlins. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins ~
Fireworks at Longwood Gardens ~ September 28 ~ Starting at 8:15 pm at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road in Kennett Square, PA. Enjoy the final fireworks & fountains show of the season, Queens of Soul, which celebrates the music of icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Diana Ross and Tina Turner. Hear hits songs like Think and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough played in sync with colorful fireworks and choreographed fountain movement. ~ Fireworks at Longwood Gardens ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 28 – 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 28 – 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Parks on Tap at Strawberry Mansion Bridge ~ September 28 – 29 ~ The Strawberry Mansion Bridge is a steel arch bridge across the Schuylkill River near the Historic Strawberry Mansion. Located at Ford Drive and Strawberry Mansion Drive, the bridge serves as a link between East and West Fairmount Park, used by pedestrians, vehicles, horses, and bicycles. ~ Map ~~ Parks On Tap ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ September 28 & 29 ~ FREE – Saturday & 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 ~
Festival O19 ~ September 28 – 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 28 – 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitatte at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 28 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 28 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 28 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~ September 28 – November 9 (select nights) ~ As one of the country’s most popular Halloween attractions, guests can walk through six haunted attractions with different themes all set within the halls of the abandoned prison. Beware of creepy zombies, deranged nurses and spooky ghouls around every corner. ~ Terror Behind The Walls At Eastern State Penitentiary ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 28 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
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Parks on Tap at Strawberry Mansion Bridge ~ September 29 ~ The Strawberry Mansion Bridge is a steel arch bridge across the Schuylkill River near the Historic Strawberry Mansion. Located at Ford Drive and Strawberry Mansion Drive, the bridge serves as a link between East and West Fairmount Park, used by pedestrians, vehicles, horses, and bicycles. ~ Map ~~ Parks On Tap ~
Fall For The Arts Festival In Chestnut Hill ~ September 29 ~ FREE to attend, pay-as-you-go. 11 am – 5 pm. Held on Germantown Avenue, from Rex Avenue to Willow Grove Avenue in Chestnut Hill. This arts festival features more than 150 artists from around the country displaying their paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, wood crafts, jewelry and more. Arts lovers can purchase wares along the avenue, catch live music, enjoy fabulous foods and entertain the kids at a pop-up amusement park. ~ Fall For The Arts Festival In Chestnut Hill ~
Spruce Street Harbor Park ~ September 29 ~ Spruce Street Harbor Park at 301 S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard. Your last chance to enjoy the outdoor oasis of food, music, games, beer and more! ~ Opening of Spruce Street Harbor Park and the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest ~
Manayunk Restaurant Week ~ September 29 ~ Enjoy 10 + local restaurants that will be participating in Manayunk Restaurant Week, allowing you to indulge in special three course meals offered at $15, $25, and $35 price ranges. (Does not include tax, gratuity or alcohol). ~ Manayunk Restaurant Week ~
Puerto Rican Parade Day ~ September 29 ~ Noon – 3 pm at 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Join thousands of people as the parade celebrates Puerto Rican culture with poetry readings, live performances, tons of music and tasty street food. ~ Puerto Rican Parade Day ~
Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ September 29 ~ FREE – Saturday & 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 ~
49th Annual German – American Steuben Parade ~ September 29 ~ Parade starts at 1 pm and steps off at S. Penn Avenue. Come watch the Greater-Philadelphia German-American Community German-American Clubs, Military Units, German & American Bands, The World’s Largest Tricycle & much more. Following the parade, there will be a Parade Gala Banquet starting at 6 pm. ~ Gala Banquet Info ~ ~ 49th Annual German – American Steuben Parade ~
Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins ~ September 29 ~ Starting at 3:05 pm at Citizens Bank Park against the Miami Marlins. ~ Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins ~
Irish Sessions ~ September 29 ~ FREE – Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Irish music while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.
Festival O19 ~ September 29 ~ Held at various locations throughout Philadelphia to include the Academy of Music at 240 S. Broad Street. Opera Philadelphia’s festival returns for a third year with company and world premieres of sung comedy, myth, tragedy and satire. Performances this year include collaborations with the Fringe Festival, late-night cabarets, a recital series and four core works — The Love for Three Oranges, Semele, Denis & Katya and Let Me Die. ~ Festival O19 ~
Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~ September 29 ~ Held at Longwood Gardens at 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square. Enjoy more than 1,000 jets that create an impressive display made up of vibrant colors and exciting movements of water. ~ Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens ~
Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~ September 29 – 30 ~ Held at the Philadelphia Zoo at 3400 W. Girard Avenue. Visitors will get to explore 12 amazing life-size LEGO® brick vignettes situated throughout the Zoo. This gazillion piece journey shares the issues animals are facing around the world and spotlights the heroes working to save them. Each life-sized LEGO® brick scene is intricately fashioned from thousands of LEGO® bricks and is on exhibit only at Philadelphia Zoo. Creatures of Habitat highlights the zoo community’s role in protecting wildlife. ~ Creatures of Habitat at the Philadelphia Zoo ~
Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~ September 29 – October 27 ~ FREE – Held at Peddler’s Village at 2400 Street Road, New Hope. Visitors can roam around and explore one hundred handmade scarecrows created by local residents and organizations for a seven-week scarecrow showcase and competition. ~ Scarecrows In The Village At Peddler’s Village ~
Franklin Square Fountain Show ~ September 29 – October 31 ~ FREE – Held in September, Monday thru Sunday from 6 pm – 7 pm at Franklin Square at 200 N. 6th Street. Then in October Monday thru Wednesday 6 pm – 7 pm and Thursday thru Sunday 6 pm – 9 pm. Enjoy a newly renovated fountain with light shows every 30 minutes! ~ Franklin Square Fountain Show ~
Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~ September 29 – November 17 (select dates) ~ Held at The Forrest Theatre at 1114 Walnut Street. Hello Philadelphia! Welcome Hamilton! Lin-Manuel Miranda’s record-breaking Broadway show about the Founding Fathers features a historic story line set to a modern-day score of hip-hop, blues, R&B and jazz. Prices start at $129. Fans can enter a lottery daily for the chance to win $10 tickets. ~ Hamilton at the Forrest Theatre ~
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