Hey Philly, fall is in full swing, including the highly anticipated return of the 76ers this week! There are also plenty of Halloween events, the 35th annual Philly Film Festival and more! See what’s happening This Week in Philly:
Monday, October 19
- It’s Dollar Dog Night! Watch the Flyers take on the Colorado Avalanche tonight at 7 pm. Get last-minute tickets here!
- Looking for some spooky fun? The Addams Family: The Musical is at Walnut Street Theatre now through November 1. Click here for showtimes!
Tuesday, October 20
- The 76ers begin their season tonight vs. the Knicks, and there’s a watch party at Tradesman’s to celebrate. There’s even a LeBron Look-Alike Contest starting at 7 pm. Learn more here.
- Looking for laughs? It’s Open mic night at Claude’s Comedy Club. Purchase tickets here.
Wednesday, October 21
- It’s Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary all month long! Take the scary tour and get your scream on; Click here to reserve your spot!
- The Kimmel Center hosts “The Great Gatsby: The Musical” tonight! Enjoy the jazzy interpretation of this classic novel. Buy tickets here.
Thursday, October 22
- The 35th Annual Philly Film Festival is almost over! Enjoy the last few days of indie films before it ends on the 25th. Buy passes here.
- Combine literature and food at the Pepperpot City: Philadelphia and the Foundation of American Cuisine with author William Woys Weaver and Historian Jessica Harris. This conversation will be held at the Free Library of Philadelphia tonight at 5:30; get tickets here!
Friday, October 23
- The Magic Gardens Museum is hosting its final “Twilight in the Gardens” of the year from 7-10 pm. Grab your tickets here; this event is BYOB!
- The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is having their “Haunted Circus” this evening. Choose from a family-friendly or after-dark adult show featuring spooky performances! Buy tickets here.
Saturday, October 24
- Barely Scary Halloween is finally here! Dress up your little ones and head to Smith Memorial Playground from 3-6 for arts and crafts, trick-or-treating, and more! Full details can be found here.
- It’s Rocky Season! In honor of the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie, Reading Terminal Market is recreating the training scene by letting fans participate in the Meat Market Challenge. Sign up here!
Sunday, October 25
- The Southeast Asian Market is almost over! Head to FDR Park this weekend to experience a variety of Southeast Asian cuisines; learn more here.
- Take a day trip to Chaddsford Winery for adult trick-or-treating! Enjoy a walking tour and Chaddsford wines paired with Halloween treats from 11 am.- 3 pm. Buy tickets here!