This Week in Philly

Whether you’re looking for a date night idea, family bonding activity, or girl’s night out destination, #ThisWeekInPhilly has something perfect for YOU! Stop by the Philadelphia Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo extravaganza, grab a cocktail with the ladies at Philly Mag’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, or cheer on the Eagles at Wembley Stadium in London! And as always, remember to tag yourselves out and about with #ThisWeekInPhilly!

Monday, October 22nd

  • Cheer on the Philadelphia Flyers as they take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Wells Fargo Center at 7pm.
  • Experience the glamour of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed at the Philadelphia Art Museum’s newest exhibition, Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now. Enjoy it for a limited time from October 16 to March 3.
  • Think you’ve got what it takes to be a stand-up comedian? Sign up for a spot at Callback Comedy Open Mic at the Punch Line Philly at 8pm.

Tuesday, October 23rd

  • Join the owners of Zahav restaurant, Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook at the Free Library for a conversation about their new cookbook at 6:30pm.
  • Catch a showing of Walnut Street Theater’s In Between– a riveting and thought-provoking one-man show at 7:30pm.
  • Join some of your favorite Harry Potter characters for an evening filled with potions and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans at Harry Potter and the Night of Drag at 7pm at L’Etage.

Wednesday, October 24th

  • Bundle up for Brews & Views on the Skyline Terrace the Free Library on the Parkway! Take in spectacular views of the city at the rooftop beer garden.
  • Prepare to laugh the night away as comedian Jim Breuer takes over the Fillmore Philadelphia at 7:30pm.

Thursday, October 25th

  • Sample hundreds of premium distilled spirits and handcrafted cocktails all in one night at Philly mag’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival from 6:30pm-9pm.
  • Dive downward-dog-style into the OmSlay Yoga Party! This special 60-minute yoga event at the Hard Rock Cafe is led by instructor Mairin Matthews from 6 – 8pm.
  • Join Evil Genius Beer Company at 8pm for some live action Thursday Night Football with 97.5’s Natalie Egenolf, as she pumps up the crowd with sports chatter, games, prizes, specials guests and more!

Friday, October 26th

  • Celebrate the 100th birthday of Philly’s grand cultural boulevard, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with Parkway Soirée, a block-party birthday festival from 5:00pm-10:00pm.
  • Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for an evening in the urban oasis of the Rodin Museum Sculpture Garden. Enjoy beer, wine, outdoor music, and gallery access until 8:00pm.

Saturday, October 27th

  • Morgan’s Pier will transform into a wicked wonderland where guests can dress up and drink the bar dry at Halloween Bash + Open Bar from 9pm-2am.
  • Join the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in support of funding treatments that are saving lives at their Light the Night Walk at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
  • Frightfully fun yet family-friendly festivities take over The Franklin Institute during Franklin Fright . Spooky science, scary live shows, and more will be featured all day from 9:30am-5pm.
  • Stop by Saxbys HQ from 10am-1pm for Social Media Saturday–  a one-day workshop focusing on how to use social media to grow your blog.
  • South Street Pumpkin Fest returns to Headhouse Square from 12pm-5pm with plenty of tricks and treats for children and adults of all ages during the neighborhood’s annual Halloween festivities.
  • Philadelphia Zoo’s annual Boo at the Zoo extravaganza returns with an added Halloween treat – children admission is just $10!

Sunday, October 28th

  • Cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in this exciting NFL London Games contest at Wembley Stadium!
  • Join in on an hour of Yoga, followed by bottomless mimosas and a continental breakfast at Yoga Breakfast Club every last Sunday of the month at 11am at KG Strong at BOK.
  • The Halloween Roller Skating Party is back for its 3rd year! From 4pm-8pm enjoy complimentary Family Skate and trick-or-treating at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
  • Join Philly Bike Tour Co. on a Mural Arts Bike Tour along the Schuylkill River and Manayunk Canal at 11am.