From Terror Behind the Walls to pumpkin wonderlands, spooky season is undeniably in full swing! There’s no shortage of events for you to enjoy the perfect October weather. Tag your photos out and about on social media with #ThisWeekInPhilly.
Monday, October 7
- Could you BE any more of a Friends fan? Our friends at The Bourse are hosting Friends Trivia with five fun and challenging rounds of questions. Come prove that your group is the best of Friends!
- The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation invites you to join them at their 6th annual Blitz, Bow Ties, Bourbon & Beyond fundraising gala. As always, expect amazing live entertainment, chef tastings, premium tastings, and auction items. New to this year, see an exhibition showcasing the Foundation’s transformative education programs and initiatives.
Tuesday, October 8
- American indie folk band, The Head and The Heart, bring their Living Mirage Tour to The Met at 8pm.
- Does your knowledge of Pixar go all the way to Infinity & Beyond? If so, then don’t miss Disney Pixar Trivia at The Field House at 7:30pm.
Wednesday, October 9
- Join the Eastern State Penitentiary at their annual Pride Night at Terror Behind the Walls! Get admission to all six haunted attractions, plus an exclusive after-party in The Speakeasy at Al Capone’s Cell. This is a special event you surely don’t want to miss!
- Come help Gritty cheer on the Philadelphia Flyers as they take on the New Jersey Devils at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:30pm.
Thursday, October 10
- Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Chinatown’s annual YeShi Night Market. Come enjoy this one-night event focused on food and entertainment, and featuring over 50 unique vendors.
- Head over to Fairmount Park to experience a quintessential fall evening at Jack’s Pumpkin Glow. This pumpkin wonderland, here until November 3, features fun for all ages! Marvel at thousands of intricately-carved pumpkins, tasty fall food, and delicious beverages.
Friday, October 11
- The Made in Philadelphia Fall Market at Dilworth Park is back! Come enjoy seasonal vendors and Farmers Market favorites, and help Philly celebrate the start of autumn now until October 13.
- The Friends of Rittenhouse Square invite you to join them for their bi-annual Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair. Experience up to 140 of the PA Guild of Craftsmen’s finest artists, while enjoying food from the 18th Street Outdoor Café.
- Join the Academy of Music for the 9th Annual Monsters Ball Masquerade at The Ritz-Carlton. Piece together your finest cocktail attire and mask in support of the continued restoration and preservation of the city’s iconic National Historic Landmark Theater.
Saturday, October 12
- The third annual Philadelphia Wing Festival features over 60 different styles of mouth-watering delectable wings, from your favorite restaurants and food trucks throughout the city. Whether it’s smoked, grilled, sauced, spiced, or imaginative, this festival has something for wing lovers of all ages.
- Kick-off fall shopping season with South Philly’s Antique + Vintage Flea Market and Second Saturday Sidewalk Sale. Come experience a day filled with East Passyunk merchants, live music, food, spirits and much more!
- It’s the official return of Philadelphia’s Boo at the Zoo until October 27! This three-weekend long event invites you put on your favorite costume, come run wild in the hay bale maze, and enjoy a hot cup of apple cider.
- Join the Parkinson’s Council in their 2019 Walk to Stamp Out Parkinson’s. Don’t miss your opportunity to raise funds and celebrate local families affected by Parkinson’s disease.
Sunday, October 13
- Get ready for another Philadelphia street festival! Old City Fest is a celebration of art and design. It features over 100 vendors that go beyond just food and drink, with kid-friendly activities, fashion-forward apparel, gallery booths, and so much more.
- Don’t miss out on the start of Philadelphia’s fall Vegan Restaurant Week until October 19. Enjoy special menu items or a prix fixe vegan menu from places, such as Charlie Was A Sinner, Bar Bombon, and more.
- Join the fun at Philadelphia OutFest, the largest National Coming Out Day event in the country! This all-day block party in the Gayborhood has got it all… Drag shows, games, bar crawls, music, shopping, and more!
