"Experience The Past And Present Along The Delaware River!" . Don't be spooked when walking along the Delaware River Waterfront, you spot something eerie-looking on the water! For those who believe in ghosts and ghost ships, rub those eyes of yours and don't get to excited or scared that what you are seeing is real! What you see is a 90-foot, three-dimensional, light and water installation that is making its North American debut at Philadelphia's Race Street Pier starting October 4! As … [Read more...]
Marines Birthday Celebration At Cookies Tavern In South Philly!
October 27, 2019 By
'244th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration' On November 10, 1775, the Continential Marines were established by the Second Continental Congress. Research indicates that the birthplace of the Corps, as the first place where Marines enlisted, was Tun Tavern in Philadelphia! In 1781, the Tun Tavern burned down. Its former structure stood at a location now occupied by Interstate 95, where it passes Penn's Landing. A commemorative marker on the east side … [Read more...]
Halloween in Philadelphia – Our Guide to All Things Spooky
October 25, 2019 By
'2019 Spooky Halloween Attractions in Philly' Who gets scared of spooks, goblins, murder mysteries, ghost stories and much more? Halloween can be a treat for all ages, ranging from hayrides to haunted attractions. We would like to share with you the different Halloween events happening in the Philadelphia region for both the family and for adults. To get you into the Halloween spirit, please listen along to some Halloween music. (opens in a new window) Monster Mash – by Bobby … [Read more...]
Day of the Dead Celebration at Penn Museum
October 22, 2019 By
'Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead' The Day of the Dead Celebration, a popular celebration worldwide, will be held at the Penn Museum October 26 from 11 am to 5 pm. This celebration is an important Mexican tradition that honors the lives of those that have passed by family and friends, who gather to pray for and remember them, which is done by creating altars and much more. This special Mexican holiday starts on October 31 and ends on November 2 each year. While … [Read more...]
East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday
October 22, 2019 By
'Halloween Family Fun In East Passyunk' Come on out to East Passyunk with the kids to enjoy the many fun Halloween activities on Saturday, October 26 from 11 am to 4 pm! Kids will be able to decorate pumpkins, Halloween-themed create arts and crafts, participate in a costume contest(dogs as well), enjoy treats, listen to live music and much more. All activities at The Singing Fountain (East Passyunk & Tasker) with select activities to be held at Mifflin Triangle (EPA and Mifflin) … [Read more...]
PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District With Trick-Or-Treating
October 22, 2019 By
'Free Hayrides, Straw Bale Maze, Live Music ~ Oh My!’ The South Street Headhouse District hosts its eleventh-annual Fall PumpkinFest underneath the historic Headhouse Square Shambles on Saturday, October 26, from noon to 5 pm. Families are invited to get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy all that fall has to offer with face painting, straw bale maze, circus performances, live music, hayrides, costume contests, and more. District businesses will open their doors for trick … [Read more...]
East Passyunk Avenue Witch Craft Beer Crawl
October 21, 2019 By
'Witches, Get Your Beer On!' Calling all witches! It's that time of year. Halloween, pumpkin beers, witches, sorcerers and the 10th Annual East Passyunk Ave Witch Craft Beer Crawl. You can wear your pointed hats and bring out your flying broomsticks on Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. This year’s crawl will kick off with registration at Garage (9th and Wharton Streets) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Once you are registered. crawlers are free to … [Read more...]
Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, October 21 – 27!
October 21, 2019 By
'Spooky Happenings In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Quizzo at Tankie's Tavern, Philadelphia Magazines Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, Brews & Views: Fall Rooftop Beer Garden at the Free Library of Philadelphia, East Passyunk Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl, Halloween at The Franklin Institute, Candle Light Ghost Tours at Ft. Mifflin, Day of the Dead celebrations, East Passyunk Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday, South Street Fall … [Read more...]
The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia – Halloween in Philadelphia
October 18, 2019 By
'When History Comes Back to Life' Do you get scared easily? Do the hairs of the back of your neck stand up when spooked? The Ghost Tour of Philadelphia might have this effect on you. Started in 1995, you explore the hidden treasures regarding ghost stories, unraveling the mysteries and secrets of Historic Philadelphia. Benjamin Franklin is said to still roam the streets of Old City. The tour will visit several of his old haunts. Other stories that you might hear are : Does Edgar … [Read more...]
Spirits of ’76 Ghost Tour – Halloween in Philadelphia
October 18, 2019 By
'Terrifying Tales from Haunted Philadelphia' Who enjoys spooky sites and stories that would be related to Philadelphia History. At the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour, you get to travel down the cobblestone streets of Old City, hearing these chilling stories. The tour is approximately 75 minutes long and takes you to 20 sites throughout the Historic District of the city, visiting such sites as: City Tavern Congress Hall Independence Hall Merchant's Exchange Carpenters' Hall Old … [Read more...]
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