Weekend watercolor workshop on autumn leaves and fruit with instructor Linda Gist at PAFA, covering wet-into-wet and dry-brush techniques.
Children paint pumpkins at the Lovett Memorial Library in Germantown.
Free SAT practice exam workshop for teens and young adults, part of the eight-week SAT study series by Tarrina Tutors.
Family-friendly Halloween day at the Independence Seaport Museum with sea monster crafts, a scavenger hunt, Teen Ambassadors and costume discounts.
Free Saturday conversation group for intermediate and advanced English speakers to practice speaking in a casual setting, led by a Free Library volunteer.
Annual Day of the Dead festival with ofrendas, food, flowers and activities honoring ancestors at the Penn Museum.
Educational session by the Philadelphia Register of Wills on wills, probate, marriage licenses and records, with staff on hand for one-to-one guidance.
Free guided bird walk to see fall migration birds, led by expert birder Holger Pflicke at Penn Treaty Park.
Creative movement storytime series that pairs the dance company ZoomDance with Queen Memorial Library, followed by a sensory art project.
Free screening of UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on the big screen at Stateside Live! in Live! Arena.
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 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 chair yoga session taught by certified teacher Lindsey Gill, suitable for all levels and ages, part of the library's Community Impact Week series.
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.
Free two-hour in-person financial planning seminar led by CFP Larry Farmbry on budgeting, investing, wills, estate planning, Medicare and retirement.
Workshop to create wood-burned artwork with all supplies provided, led by Nicole DeLizzio.
Gaming day of Innovation Weekend with demos, panels, competitions and hands-on experiences for developers, creators, industry professionals and players.
Community day for children to meet firefighters, ride a carousel, donate books and learn about being a community helper.
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.
Family storytime session for children aged seven and under that combines stories, songs, rhymes and movement to celebrate music.
Weekly Saturday morning session of sensory movement and play with dimmed lights and special toys, aimed at children, families and those interested in autism.
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.
Annual Halloween celebration on Manayunk's Main Street with trick-or-treating, ghost tours and the Lincoln Mill Haunted House for older children.
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 Halloween trick-or-treating trails for children 10 and under in Franklin Square, with a seasonal makeover of the park's mini golf course.
A family Halloween event with trick-or-treating, costume parade, live science shows and hands-on activities at The Franklin Institute.
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.
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.
Reenactment of the first public screening of a motion picture, the phasmatrope by Henry Heyl, on the anniversary of its 1870 showing.
Charity walk through the streets of Philadelphia to raise funds for Parkinson's research.
Adult book club session to discuss Jewelle Gomez's vampire novel 'The Gilda Stories', with copies available at the library and a virtual attendance option.
Free workshop at the Roxborough Library to make a miniature replica of your favourite book as a keychain, with all supplies provided.
Weekly Saturday storytime for infants and toddlers with books, songs, rhymes, bounces and finger-play, part of the Read, Baby, Read early literacy initiative.
Community book fair with reading captains and free reading resources for children and families, with lunch provided.
Free art club at the Lawncrest Library for all ages and skill levels to practice, share techniques and spark ideas.
Storytime for young children with songs, puppets, rhythms, books and playtime at Logan Library.
A day of entertainment with costume contests and carnival games in the Tacony neighborhood, with streets closed to traffic.
R&B brunch with DJ sets, table seating and a cabaret atmosphere at Fabrika, for ages 21 and older.
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.
A weekly Saturday drag brunch in Philadelphia with live drag performances and a brunch menu, themed for Halloween.
Free outdoor celebration of Puerto Rican and Latino culture in North Philadelphia with live music, vendors, traditional food and family activities.
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.
Community craft gathering at Wynnefield Library where adults, young adults and seniors share skills in crocheting, quilting, knitting, sewing and felting.
Photography course led by Bill Cullina on macro techniques for flowers, textures and pollinators, suitable for all experience levels.
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.
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.
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.
Free Magic: The Gathering session for teens and young adults at the Fishtown Community Library, with cards and equipment available.
Free Halloween-themed bingo for children at the Eastwick Library, with prizes and pumpkin cookies, and costumes encouraged.
Workshop for aspiring authors on finishing a manuscript and navigating self-publishing, from formatting and cover design to ISBNs and sales strategies.
Guitar recital by Philadelphia composer and guitarist Thomas Schuttenhelm, showcasing instruments from the Free Library of Philadelphia's Musical Instrument Collection.
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.
Free interactive performance by the Puerto Rican Bomba & Plena group Bomplé, with audience participation on traditional percussion, for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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.
Costume Halloween party for Philadelphia kids with arts and crafts, a costume parade and treats, honoring the legacy of David Pincus.
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.
Fundraising nighttime walk held at the Art Museum's Eakins Oval to raise money for Blood Cancer United.
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 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.
Halloween mini-golf bar pop-up at Libertee Grounds with a Frankenstein theme, lab coats and goggles, and themed cocktails.
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.
Philadelphia band The Naked Sun, with Brother Starling and Evil Twin, play The Fallser Club on Midvale Avenue.
Stand-up comedy show with Maz Jobrani at Punch Line Comedy Club.
Jordan Hawkins brings his Electric Soul to the Loft for his Philadelphia debut, a solo, stripped-down performance featuring one voice, one electric guitar and a looper.
Live concert by R&B singer Q Parker, founding member of the group 112, at the Main Stage of City Winery Philadelphia.
Underground art show with live music from Sophie Truax and Sasha Cee at Underground Arts.
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning symphonic jazz orchestra rearranging beloved video game music hits.
Arcángel plays The Met Presented by Highmark with his 20 Aniversario set on La 8va Maravilla World Tour.
Country-pop singer-songwriter Elizabeth Nichols plays MilkBoy on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, with Dawson Anderson.
R&B night with Philadelphia artist Rico Anderson and friends at Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club.
Stand-up comedy show hosted by Na'im Ali and Ben Staab, each set accompanied by a live professional bassist.
Halloween-themed reggaeton and Latin nightlife party with costumes at Fabrika in Fishtown, presented by LatinVibesGroup.
A workshop for experienced oil and acrylic painters exploring the still life as a landscape, focusing on spatial relationships and atmosphere.
Exhibition of unfinished paintings and studies from PAFA's permanent collection, exploring the expressive possibilities of the unfinished canvas.
