This week, the City of Brotherly Love is transforming itself into a festive, fall wonderland. Tons of Halloween-themed events are popping up across town, so catch them before they disappear! If you need a break from haunted attractions, there are plenty of comedy shows and concerts to attend. In sports, both the Flyers and Eagles will be playing Panthers team in their respective leagues. Tag yourselves out and about with #ThisWeekInPhilly!
Monday, October 15th
- Get your body moving with a super calorie-burning free Zumba class. Set to Latin and pop music hits, this class is powered by Live Nation and led by expert instructors from Optimal Sport 1315.* Meet up every Monday at Dilworth Park at 6pm.
- Grim Philly’s* NEWEST tour Witches and Ghosts is added to our fall itinerary. Be warned this tour won’t be around for long!
Tuesday, October 16th
- Ritz Five’s Classic Movie Essentials Series continues with Young Frankenstein at 7pm. Don’t miss this spooky special at Landmark’s Ritz Movie Theatre.
- Cheer on the Philadelphia Flyers as they take on the Florida Panthers at the Wells Fargo Center at 7pm.
Wednesday, October 17th
- Prepare for a night of laughter at Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Women) at 8pm at the Punch Line Philly.
- Saté Kampar is teaming up with Jinxed Passyunk to co-host a QOTA pop-up parklet. Located outside the Saté Kampar restaurant, enjoy sate samplers, $5 food specials, complimentary beer and wine, and more
Thursday, October 18th
- Catch the local musical duo, Honestly Simple, at Brickwall Tavern* from 10pm-1am for an evening of live alternative/indie tunes while enjoying games and beers.
- The Museum of Natural Sciences’ adults only event is back with a Halloween themed edition, Door 19: Skeletons in our Closet, starting at 6pm.
Friday, October 19th
- The Chestnut Hill Business District introduces a celebration of all things mystical and enchanted during the all new Witches & Wizards festival weekend.
- With a comedic career that spans across television, film, stand-up and late-night TV, George Lopez will get you laughing at his Wall World Tour at SugarHouse Casino at 8 pm.
- The Midnight Madness Series continues at Ritz at the Bourse with the Rocky Horror Picture Show at 11:59pm.
- The Moshu-Boo is a spooky family friendly attraction on the iconic Moshulu docked in Philadelphia on Penn’s Landing. The first date is Friday at 5pm.
- Spooky Mini Golf returns in Franklin Square, transforming Philly Mini Golf into a Halloween lover’s dream.
- Solve the mystery at Drink Philly’s second annual Cocktails & Clue Party at Stotesbury Mansion from 7-10pm.
- Fleetmac Wood is bringing their disco and techno beats to Rumours Rave Tour to Philly at Underground Arts..
Saturday, October 20th
- Overcoming Odds presents the Path to Resilience, a day of workshops. They’ll focus on what it takes to become resilient, network with like-minded individuals, and learn from foster youth and adoptees. The workshop will be held from 9am-2pm at CMC Entertainment Event Space.
- Bar Crawl Nation presents the Halloween Bar Crawl starting at JJ Bootleggers at 7pm. Be sure to rock your best Halloween attire for a chance to win prizes with the official app!
- The picturesque parade grounds of the Philadelphia Navy Yard will be transformed into Cider City. Join the one-day festival, Pour the Core, for fabulous fall festivities.
Sunday, October 21st
- Warehouse on Watts presents Hallow-DOOM! This one-of-a-kind event is a spook-tastic market by day and dance party with drag performers by night.
- Cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the Carolina Panthers at 1pm at Lincoln Financial Field.
- Get ready for an autumn evening of pure magic at the Witch Market. This brand new Halloween-inspired event featuring shopping vendors, tarot & poetry readings, and delicious bites. The event will be held at Pretzel Park at 12pm.
* Optimal Sport 1315, Brickwall Tavern, and Grim Philly are clients of Philly PR Girl.
