Free walking tour through the River Wards of Philadelphia (Fishtown, Kensington, Port Richmond and Bridesburg), with registration required.
Family Halloween evening with a guided hike to meet nocturnal creatures, a hayride, the glowing 'Pumpkin Path', nature crafts for children and outdoor Halloween classics.
Family Halloween show hosted by Dr. Magic with kid-friendly scary stories, live magic, comedy, a costume parade and contest, recommended for ages 7 to 12.
Ballets Jazz Montréal brings its dance show 'Dance Me', inspired by the music and poems of Leonard Cohen, to the Zellerbach Theatre.
Adults-only 'Haunted Circus' show with aerial artistry, daring feats and mysterious rituals at the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts.
Queer club night with experimental music, cutting-edge sounds and drag, with DJ Jessxo and local DJs.
Halloween-themed post-apocalyptic 21+ party with music and dancing, presented by The Philadelphia Experiment.
Pop-up Halloween bars across Philadelphia turn their spaces into haunted attractions with spooky cocktails, horror screenings and costume parties through late October.
56th edition of the head rowing race along the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park, with racing on Saturday and Sunday.
Free outdoor vintage flea market with clothes, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, with Sunday as the rain date.
Day of Dignity commemoration along 13th Street from Race to Arch in Philadelphia.
Gaming day of Innovation Weekend with demos, panels, competitions and hands-on experiences for developers, creators, industry professionals and players.
Free outdoor mural dedication by Steve 'ESPO' Powers to poet Mae V. Cowdery, with poetry readings by the city's youth poet laureates, on Ranstead Street.
Free tree-planting celebration to turn a vacant lot in Kensington into a biodiverse pocket forest, with live drumming and art from Mural Arts Philadelphia.
Free screening of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on the big screen at Stateside Live! in Live! Arena.
Free masterclass led by a member of Ballets Jazz Montréal, teaching excerpts from the company's repertoire to intermediate to advanced dancers.
Workshop to create wood-burned artwork with all supplies provided, led by Nicole DeLizzio.
Free Saturday conversation group for intermediate and advanced English speakers to practice speaking in a casual setting, led by a Free Library volunteer.
Free two-hour in-person financial planning seminar led by CFP Larry Farmbry on budgeting, investing, wills, estate planning, Medicare and retirement.
Fourth annual all-ages Halloween block party with live music, a costume contest, raffle prizes and arts and crafts.
New fall block party at Piazza Alta with 40+ vendors, a costume contest, a trick-or-treat trail through the market, fitness and wellness classes and kids' activities.
Annual Day of the Dead festival with ofrendas, food, flowers and activities honoring ancestors at the Penn Museum.
Community day for children to meet firefighters, ride a carousel, donate books and learn about being a community helper.
Family-friendly Halloween day at the Independence Seaport Museum with sea monster crafts, a scavenger hunt, Teen Ambassadors and costume discounts.
Fourth edition of Mister John's Halloween party, a grown-ups' day of live music, a costume contest, drag storytime, arts and crafts and a raffle.
Creative movement storytime series that pairs the dance company ZoomDance with Queen Memorial Library, followed by a sensory art project.
Free SAT practice exam workshop for teens and young adults, part of the eight-week SAT study series by Tarrina Tutors.
Free chair yoga session taught by certified teacher Lindsey Gill, suitable for all levels and ages, part of the library's Community Impact Week series.
Tactile storytime with textured books and stuffed animal reading buddies for preschoolers, toddlers and babies, introducing them to the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians.
Free storytime session with stories, songs, movement and activities for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers, followed by free play.
Weekly Saturday morning session of sensory movement and play with dimmed lights and special toys, aimed at children, families and those interested in autism.
Painting workshop on the Torito de Pucará, the traditional Peruvian ceramic bull, for adults and children, offered by the Consulate General of Peru in Paterson.
Community book fair with reading captains and free reading resources for children and families, with lunch provided.
Reenactment of the first public screening of a motion picture, the phasmatrope by Henry Heyl, on the anniversary of its 1870 showing.
All-ages weekend of yokai-themed activities, including a scavenger hunt, kamishibai storytelling and origami crafts, plus the Yokai Flea Market.
Annual Halloween celebration on Manayunk's Main Street with trick-or-treating, ghost tours and the Lincoln Mill Haunted House for older children.
Free Halloween trick-or-treating trails for children 10 and under in Franklin Square, with a seasonal makeover of the park's mini golf course.
Free workshop at the Roxborough Library to make a miniature replica of your favourite book as a keychain, with all supplies provided.
A festival celebrating Filipino American History Month with authentic Filipino cuisine, entertainment and a marketplace of local vendors, part of the PECO Multicultural Series.
Free art club at the Lawncrest Library for all ages and skill levels to practice, share techniques and spark ideas.
A historic first celebration featuring a story about the first Continental Army, activities for kids and families, and a #1 Sculpture at the Museum of the American Revolution.
A public event recreating the Rocky training scene with a photo op, DJ, and Rocky-themed activities, with Filbert Street closed for the occasion.
A family Halloween event with trick-or-treating, costume parade, live science shows and hands-on activities at The Franklin Institute.
Weekly Saturday storytime for infants and toddlers with books, songs, rhymes, bounces and finger-play, part of the Read, Baby, Read early literacy initiative.
Charity walk through the streets of Philadelphia to raise funds for Parkinson's research.
Storytime for young children with songs, puppets, rhythms, books and playtime at Logan Library.
A weekly Saturday drag brunch in Philadelphia with live drag performances and a brunch menu, themed for Halloween.
R&B brunch experience with curated music, brunch favourites and signature cocktails curated by Kristina Webb and Saundae Rowe.
Free workshop on visible mending and embroidery to transform T-shirts, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Workshop by the Philadelphia Federal Credit Union in which a financial professional answers questions about money management for young adults.
R&B brunch with DJ sets, table seating and a cabaret atmosphere at Fabrika, for ages 21 and older.
Weekly drop-in writing club for adults and seniors to write, share work and talk about the craft.
A day of entertainment with costume contests and carnival games in the Tacony neighborhood, with streets closed to traffic.
Photography course led by Bill Cullina on macro techniques for flowers, textures and pollinators, suitable for all experience levels.
Screening of four silent films from the late 1920s curated by film historian Andrew Gilmore at Chestnut Hill Library.
Hands-on linocut workshop with printmaker Tori Hlusko to design, carve and print a personal bookplate.
Free dedication of 'Momma's Nourishment', a new mural by Zebo and Calo Rosa painted with Little Legacy families, part of Mural Arts Month 2026.
Free outdoor celebration of Puerto Rican and Latino culture in North Philadelphia with live music, vendors, traditional food and family activities.
Free family-friendly fall festival with games, crafts, face-painting and pumpkin decorating at Stenton Museum.
Halloween weekend of trick-or-treat, fall dinners and the annual Halloween Pet Costume Parade in the Chestnut Hill Business District.
Free Halloween-themed bingo for children at the Eastwick Library, with prizes and pumpkin cookies, and costumes encouraged.
Free Magic: The Gathering session for teens and young adults at the Fishtown Community Library, with cards and equipment available.
Bilingual Slovak family storytime for children aged 6 and under and their caregivers, part of the Free Library of Philadelphia's 'Languages of Philadelphia' series.
Workshop for aspiring authors on finishing a manuscript and navigating self-publishing, from formatting and cover design to ISBNs and sales strategies.
Fifth annual street food festival with 30+ food trucks and restaurants, live entertainment, a kids fun zone and a $5 food voucher system.
New writing club for adults of all genres and skill levels to find focused writing time, group reads, feedback and accountability.
Free workshop hosted by The Alexander Advantage to help high school students prepare for the reading and writing portion of the SAT.
Author talk by Aymeric Monville and Gabriel Rockhill, co-authors of 'Requiem for French Theory', on postmodernism, fascism and socialism, with Jennifer Ponce de León.
Costume Halloween party for Philadelphia kids with arts and crafts, a costume parade and treats, honoring the legacy of David Pincus.
Free interactive performance by the Puerto Rican Bomba & Plena group Bomplé, with audience participation on traditional percussion, for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Family-friendly session in which Olde City Paranormal explains the techniques and equipment used in paranormal investigations.
A tribute to the music Peter Nero loved, featuring the Philly Pops Chorus, vocalist Hugh Panaro, and pianist Charlie Albright, conducted by Christopher Dragon.
Free basic knitting class for children ages 8 and up at the Queen Memorial Library, taught by Librarian Kate.
An annual family-friendly Halloween parade and block party hosted by the Rutabaga Toy Library, featuring a costume contest, kids' activities and live entertainment.
A three-day Halloween-themed bar crawl in Philadelphia where participants collect wristbands at the Hard Rock Cafe to access participating venues with drink specials.
Trick-or-treating experience at Northwestern Stables with costumed horses and riders handing out treats to visitors.
Halloween dinner show with aerial arts, acrobatics, burlesque, drag, live music, dancers and DJs at Fabrika, Philadelphia's immersive dinner theater.
Philadelphia Flyers home game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Free Día de los Muertos celebration with music and dance performances, face painting, an art installation and vendors from FDR Park's Latino Market.
Halloween mini-golf bar pop-up at Libertee Grounds with a Frankenstein theme, lab coats and goggles, and themed cocktails.
Philadelphia band The Naked Sun, with Brother Starling and Evil Twin, play The Fallser Club on Midvale Avenue.
An intimate classical music concert by the Timeless Resonance trio, featuring works by Bach, Stravinsky, Poulenc and Liszt, with a focus on Liszt's Totentanz.
Overnight paranormal investigation of the haunted Revolutionary War fortress Fort Mifflin, with access to buildings and areas not normally open to the public.
Stand-up comedy show with Maz Jobrani at Punch Line Comedy Club.
Live concert by R&B singer Q Parker, founding member of the group 112, at the Main Stage of City Winery Philadelphia.
NBA game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.
A performance by the United States Army Field Band, known as the Jazz Ambassadors, at the Temple Performing Arts Center.
Arcángel plays The Met Presented by Highmark with his 20 Aniversario set on La 8va Maravilla World Tour.
