Weekend Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Midtown Village Fall Festival, Old City Fest, Outfest, Dragon Boat Race and More!

‘Enjoy Many Festivals In Philadelphia’

The weekend kicks off with the Russian Festival, Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, last day of Center City District Restaurant Week, DesignPhiladelphia, the continuation of Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped A Nation, & the Design in Revolution: A 1960’s Odyssey exhibit, Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences, the Parkway 100 Celebration and more. 

During the weekend enjoy the Midtown Village Fall Festival, Revolutionary Germantown Festival, German festivals, Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival, Old City Fest, Outfest, Russian Festival, Barnes on the Block: Remix, Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, FREE tours of Yards Brewing Co, farmers’ markets, free yoga and much more.

During the week enjoy Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, the Great Philly Cook Off, the continuation of the Design in Revolution: A 1960’s Odyssey exhibit, Pay-What-You-Wish and much more.

In upcoming weeks get ready for Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, 4th Fridays in Headhouse District, First Friday 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

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Things To Do In Philadelphia this Weekend & Week of ~ October 5 – 11 ~

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. ~ Philadelpha Museums ~
• Our Guide to Oktoberfest Events in Philadelphia ~ October 5 – 28 ~ Enjoy many festivals with German beer & food! Prost! ~ Our Guide to Oktoberfest events in Philadelphia ~
• Our Guide to All Things Spooky – Halloween Events & Activities in Philadelphia ~ October 5 – 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 ~
• Center City District Restaurant Week ~ October 5 ~ Center City District Restaurant Week is here again. Come out and get discounted prices at your favorite participating restaurants, enjoying delicious foods both during lunch and dinner. ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~
• Russian Festival ~ October 5 – 7 ~ Pay-As-You-Go – FREE admission ~ Held at St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church at the corner of 4th & Fairmount Ave. Festivalgoers will experience a range of Russian food delights for lunch through dinner, live music, St. Michael’s Russian Dancers, and specialty shops for Russian-made artifacts, books of interest, handmade decorations, chance-drawing opportunities, and a variety of collectibles and treasures for recycling for further enjoyment.  Hours (Fri noon – 6 pm / Sat 11 am – 7 pm / Sun noon – 4 pm) ~ Russian Festival ~  
• DesignPhiladelphia ~ October 5 – 13 ~ DesignPhiladelphia spotlights Philly’s diverse creative community and promote the city as a destination for design and innovation. Enjoy more than 120 excellent events, including special design exhibits, crawls, talks and parties. ~ DesignPhiladelphia ~
• The Glow: A Jack O’Lantern Experience ~ October 5 – 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 ~ 
• Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 5 – 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 5 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 5 – 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 ~
• Xtreme Bugs At The Academy of Natural Sciences ~ October 5, 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 ~ 

Date Specific Events & Activities ~ October 5 – 11 ~

• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of October ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for October 2018 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~ 
• Center City District Restaurant Week ~ October 5 ~ Center City District Restaurant Week is here again. Come out and get discounted prices at your favorite participating restaurants, enjoying delicious foods both during lunch and dinner. ~ Center City District Restaurant Week ~ 
• Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~ October 5 – 6 ~ 3 different sessions Held at the 23rd St Armory by Brauhaus Schmitz. Guests will be able to enjoy  “All You Can Eat” traditional Bavarian food concessions, first liter of beer, glass 1L mass stein to take home musical acts, live music by The Heimatklange Band and more!  ~ Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~
• Friday Nights Art ~ October 5 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Tessa Souter – ​This Anglo-Trinidadian vocalist performs songs about roots and identity from her new release, Picture in Black and White. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~
• First Friday’s in Old City~ October 5 ~ 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 5 ~ 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 ~ 
• Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ October 5 – 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 ~
• Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival ~ October 6 ~ Free (to watch) From 8 am – 5:30 pm along the Schuylkill River, Kelly Drive between Strawberry Mansion Hill and Fountain Green drives! Visitors can enjoy dozens of colorful boats shown with dragon heads and tails! The boats are manned by teams of up to 20 paddlers that compete in several heats throughout the day. ~ Philadelphia International Dragon Boat Festival ~
• Filter Square Farmers’ Market ~ October 6 ~ 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 ~ October 6 ~ 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 ~ October 6 ~ From 9 am to 3 pm from 18th & Walnut Streets, enjoy fresh seasonal produce, fresh seafood, fresh bread and much more! ~ Rittenhouse Farmers’ Market ~ 
• Clark Park Farmers’ Market ~ October 6 ~ 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 ~ 
• Revolutionary Germantown Festival ~ October 6 ~ FREE – From 10 am – 4 pm at Cliveden at 6401 Germantown Avenue. Visitors can enjoy costumed characters, live music, food and drink. The main event is a reenactment of the Battle of Germantown, the only military battle ever fought within the borders of Philadelphia, that goes down on Germantown Avenue and on the grounds of Cliveden. ~ Revolutionary Germantown Festival ~ 
• Oktoberfest at Grumblethorpe ~ October 6 ~ 5267 Germantown Road – FREE – From 10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine), head over to Historic Germantown, a 1744 colonial German country area, for a traditional Oktoberfest. There will be music, German food, beer, house tours, cider-pressing and more. ~ Home ~ ~ Oktoberfest at Grumblethorpe ~
• Russian Festival ~ October 6 ~ Pay-As-You-Go – FREE admission ~ 11 am – 7 pm. Held at St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church at the corner of 4th & Fairmount Ave. Festivalgoers will experience a range of Russian food delights for lunch through dinner, live music, St. Michael’s Russian Dancers, and specialty shops for Russian-made artifacts, books of interest, handmade decorations, chance-drawing opportunities, and a variety of collectibles and treasures for recycling for further enjoyment. ~ Russian Festival ~
• Midtown Village Fall Festival ~ October 6 ~ From noon to 8 pm. The Midtown Village annual Fall Festival attracts more than 50,000 festival goers! You’ll be able to shop, eat, drink and just relax to the sounds of live music! Also enjoy local artists that will be creating live art and watch street entertainers. ~ Midtown Village Fall Festival ~ 
• Roxtoberfest ~ October 6 ~ Noon to 6 pm. Come join the Roxborough community on Ridge Avenue; between Lyceum and Leverington Avenue. Enjoy a beer garden, food trucks, vendors, live music, games and more. ~ Roxtoberfest ~
• King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ~ October 6 ~ Come check out the Beerfest Royale at the King of Prussia mall parking lot. This two-day event will consist of more than 50 breweries and more than 100 brews. There will also be food from the local restaurants, exciting dishes that will be paired perfectly with your favorite craft brewers, live music and much more. There will be two sessions on Saturday, October 6 for 3 Sessions. Taking place outdoors at The Plaza at the King of Prussia Mall, parking lot adjacent to Mall Boulevard, King of Prussia. ~ Directions ~ ~ King of Prussia Beerfest Royale ~
• Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~ October 6 ~ 2 different sessions Held at the 23rd St Armory by Brauhaus Schmitz. 1 pm – 5 pm & 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm. Guests will be able to enjoy  “All You Can Eat” traditional Bavarian food concessions, first liter of beer, glass 1L mass stein to take home musical acts, live music by The Heimatklange Band and more! ~ Oktoberfest at 23rd Street Armory ~
• Ray Coleman Live ~ October 6 ~ From 7 pm to 10 pm at the Plough and the Stars located on 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets! Listen to Irish music, rock and more! ~ Ray Coleman Live ~
• Conor McGregor Fight ~ October 6 ~ FREE – Starts at 10 pm. Come watch the McGregor v Khabib Nurmagomedov at the Plough and the Stars located on 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut Streets! The fights start at 10 pm & the McGregor fight should go off around midnight. ~ Connor McGregor Fight at Plough and the Stars ~
• Yards Brewing Co Tours ~ October 6 & 7 ~ 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 ~ October 6 & 10 ~ 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 ~ 
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ October 7 ~ 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 ~
• Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~ October 7 ~ 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. ~ Headhouse Farmers’ Market ~ 
• Russian Festival ~ October 7 ~ Pay-As-You-Go – FREE admission ~ Noon – 4 pm. Held at St. Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church at the corner of 4th & Fairmount Ave. Festivalgoers will experience a range of Russian food delights for lunch through dinner, live music, St. Michael’s Russian Dancers, and specialty shops for Russian-made artifacts, books of interest, handmade decorations, chance-drawing opportunities, and a variety of collectibles and treasures for recycling for further enjoyment. ~ Russian Festival ~
• Columbus Day Parade ~ October 7 ~ From noon to 5 pm starting at Broad & Morris. ~ Columbus Day Parade ~
• Old City Fest ~ October 7 ~ From noon to 6 pm, held at North 3rd Street from Market Street to Race Street and Arch Street from 2nd Street to 4th Street! Visitors will enjoy food, drinks, crafts, and musical acts like Chill Moody, West Philadelphia Orchestra and Worldtown Soundsystem perform during the fest at the main stage located on 4th and Arch streets. ~ Old City Fest ~
• Outfest ~ October 7 ~ From noon to 6 pm, taking place at 13th and Locust Streets with a main stage. The world’s largest Coming Out Day features drag shows, games, bar crawls, music and shopping within 10 square blocks. ~ Outfest in Philadelphia ~ 
• Barnes on the Block: Remix ~ October 7 ~ FREE – Pay-As-You-Go ~ Enjoy food trucks, dancing, and a beer garden in their parking lot. at 20th & Callowhill. ~ Barnes on the Block: Remix ~
• Pay As You Wish ~ October 7 ~ 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 ~  
• Irish Sessions ~ October 7 ~ FREE – This Sunday. Oct 7, from 1 pm to 4 pm! Every Sunday from 5 pm – 9 pm at the Plough & the Stars in Old City! Enjoy musicians playing Iriic while enjoying drinks and or your dinner.  
• Old City Farmers Market ~ October 10 ~ 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 10 ~ 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 ~ 
• Mt. Airy Supper Sessions On The Avenue ~ October 10 ~ Calling all foodies! From 5 pm – 10 pm, here is your chance to check out Germantown Avenue’s great food-and-drink scene! Ten restaurants will serve up their delicious eats on Germantown Avenue every other Wednesday night until November 10. Be sure to stick around for live music, kids activities and more. ~ Mt. Airy Supper Sessions On The Avenue ~
• Great Philly Cook Off ~ October 11 ~ From 6 pm to 9 pm at the Drexel University Academic Bistro at 101 N 33rd St, Philadelphia. Philadelphia chefs will partner with culinary students to create an appetizer in a Chopped-inspired competition to raise funds for the PRLA Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres, food, and spirits tastings. ~ Great Philly Cook Off ~
• Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary ~ September 11 – 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 ~
• 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 ~
• Franklin Square ~ Now Open 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 ~
• Dilworth Park ~ Now Open ~ Enjoy seating areas for relaxation, food & live music. ~ Dilworth Park ~
• 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 Museum. Best of all, there are special times during the week to where you can ask them questions in person. ~ Conserving Mummies at Penn Museum ~

Philly Beer Gardens

• Morgan’s Pier ~ It might still not feel like spring just yet, but the fun outdoor bar, Morgan’s Pier, is now open for business. Enjoy food, drinks, live music and more. ~ Morgan’s Pier ~

• PHS Pop-Up Garden ~ Relax while enjoying food & beer at two different locations! South Street, 1438 South Street and University City Square, 36th & Filbert streets. ~ PHS Pop-Up Garden ~

• Parks On Tap ~  Parks on Tap is a program that brings a traveling beer garden from park to park for 23 weeks. Get out there and explore many of Philadelphia’s beautiful parks while enjoy beer, food and good company! ~ Parks On Tap ~

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 12  & beyond

• Friday Nights Art ~ October 12 ~ Free with admission, from 5 pm to 8:45 pm. ~ Nicole Zuraitis -​ Drawing inspiration from pop, jazz, Indian classical, and R&B, this Brooklyn-based vocalist and pianist performs original songs with depth and vitality​. Held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in  the Great Stair Hall. ~ Friday Nights Art ~  
• Mt. Airy Supper Sessions On The Avenue ~ October 17 ~ Calling all foodies! From 5 pm – 10 pm, here is your chance to check out Germantown Avenue’s great food-and-drink scene! Ten restaurants will serve up their delicious eats on Germantown Avenue every other Wednesday night until November 10. Be sure to stick around for live music, kids activities and more. ~ Mt. Airy Supper Sessions On The Avenue ~ 
• 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 ~ 
• Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours ~ Month of November ~ Come check out the many Mural Arts tours throughout Philadelphia. ~ Philadelphia Mural Arts Tours for November 2018 or 215-925-3633. ~ About Philadelphia Mural Arts ~ 
• First Friday’s in Old City~ November 2 ~ 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 ~ November 2 ~ 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 ~ 
• First Sundays at Barnes Foundation ~ November 4 ~ 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 4 ~ 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 ~  

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  October 5 – 7

Friday  |  Mostly Sunny  |  High 70°  |  Low 57°
Saturday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 73°  |  Low 62°
Sunday  |  Partly Cloudy  |  High 80°  |  Low 65°

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