PumpkinFest at South Street Headhouse District With Trick-Or-Treating

'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

'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!

'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

'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

'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...]

Harvest Festival at Reading Terminal Market

‘Enjoy Good Food, Family Fun, and Hayrides’    Fall has approached and it’s time for pumpkins, Halloween, fabulous foods, hayrides, and that means Harvest time! Head over to the Reading Terminal Market with the family to celebrate the foods of the Pennsylvania harvest at the Market’s 19th Annual Harvest Festival on October 19 from 10 am to 4 pm. You’ll get to sample locally grown fall fruits and vegetables from the festival while savoring some delicious … [Read more...]

Chestnut Hill Witches and Wizards Festival!

'Become A Witch or Wizard in Chestnut Hill' Get excited as Chestnut Hill transforms into Witches and Wizards October 18 and 19! Formerly the Harry Potter Festival, the Witches and Wizards festival weekend takes over the charming Chestnut Hill neighborhood for spellbinding events that introduces a celebration of all things mystical and enchanted! This tradition brings fun activities for the entire family throughout Chestnut Hill. Friday, October 18 Friday night kicks-off with Brews … [Read more...]

Free and Exciting Things To Do In Philly This Week, October 14 – 20!

'Fall Is In Full Swing In Philadelphia!' . Enjoy the many museum exhibits, Quizzo at the Plough & the Stars, Quizzo at Tankie's Tavern, Pennsylvania Ballet Presents Don Quixote at the Academy of Music, Vegan Restaurant Week, Philadelphia Film Festival, Rent At The Merriam Theater, celebrate William Penn's 375th birthday, Witches & Wizards Weekend in Chestnut Hill, Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory, Harvest Festival At Reading Terminal Market, AIDS Walk Philly 5 k … [Read more...]

Philly Vegan Restaurant Week

'30 + Restaurants & Bars Serving Vegan Dishes' Over 30 restaurants around Philadelphia will offer a prix-fixe vegan menu, from October 13 to 19, 2019, consisting of dishes that best represent that establishment. A portion of the proceeds from the week will be donated to Misfit Manor, an organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome at-risk animals, provide refuge to those that cannot be adopted out, and reduce the number of owner-surrenders by helping people care for … [Read more...]

Old City Fest Rocks Historic Philly Neighborhood

'Food, Art, Live Music... Oh My!'  What would William Penn say about Old City's Old City Fest? "Bring It! I just wish I could party in this awesome historical section of Philly with my friends on Sunday, October 13!" No worries William, because this festival certainly looks like a great time for all ages.  The Old City Fest is a celebration of art and design, fashion and food, creativity and culture on the streets of America’s most historic square mile and will transform a four … [Read more...]