October 23
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free.
October 23
WitchCraft Crawl – At 6 p.m. Drink deals and other specials from restaurants and retail alike along East Passyunk Avenue.
October 25
Candlelight Concert – At 7 p.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 923 Christian St., the Mario Lanza Concert Series presents Candlelight Concert featuring QRTT Quartet. An evening of pop and rock hits. Presale $15. Tickets at door $20.
October 25
Bailar at the Boathouse in FDR Park – From 7:30-11:30 p.m. Want to learn how to dance salsa and bachata? ¡Vamos a Bailar en FDR! Join Fairmount Park Conservancy at the historic FDR Park Boathouse for an all-levels dance lesson from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. followed by a social dance from 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. hosted by DJ Val Flores & Philly Outdoor Bachata & Salsa. Free event.
October 25
History Explorer Day Camp – From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Museum of the American Revolution. This full day, drop-off/pickup camp is for kids ages 7-12 and will be run by museum staff. The theme of this day camp, “Revolution, The Game,” is a take on live action roleplay games. Kids are invited to create their own character to play as and navigate the Revolutionary War as a Continental soldier, a British soldier – or even a spy. Using resources from and around the museum, along with maps, replica objects, missions, puzzles and more, participants will explore how their choices could affect the outcome of the game and history itself.
October 26
Fall Fest – From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. East Passyunk Avenue closed from Morris to Dickinson. Craft vendors, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving, a costume contest and live entertainment.
October 26
SWCC 5K Run – Since 2009 this 5K has raised over $100,000, which has been donated to Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy and Edwin M. Stanton Elementary. Costumes not required, but add to the fun. $40 for 5K, $25 for kid Monster Mile and $20 for little kid Spooky Sprint (6 and under). The run needs court marshals to direct runners. Email info@swccrun.org to volunteer. Donate: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/SWCC5k.
October 26
SPHS Alumni Association Award of Excellence Luncheon – From noon to 3 p.m. at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. Honoring George Anderson, Stephen Michielli, Placido “Mark” Moffa and Lou Pinto. Online ticket purchase www.sphsalumni.com; purchase by mail – Giovanna Cavaliere, 2304 S. 12th St., Philadelphia, PA 19148; payable to: SPHS AA. Cost is $40 for adults, $20 children under 12.
October 26
Fall Festival at the Triangles – From 1-7 p.m. at 23rd and South streets, kids (and adults) can pet goats from the Philly Goat Project and step inside a real firetruck. There will also be face painting, balloon animals, an arts and craft section, pumpkin carving and a costume parade. Live music and food trucks all day. Igloo will be open for your sweet tooth and Grace Tavern will be back open. Follow @sosnaphilly on Instagram for more details on timing of certain activities.
October 26
Gritty 5K – From 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the Wells Fargo Center. Flyers Charities invites you to the Gritty 5K presented by Penn Medicine. The sixth annual run (or walk or jog) will benefit Flyers Charities and its three pillars of giving: supporting families impacted by cancer, sustainability and growing the game. The 3.1-mile course will start and end in the Wells Fargo Center Complex, looping through FDR Park for interactive fun, including Gritty-style games, ribbon dancing, egg races and cake. Registration: runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/Gritty5K.
October 26
Candlelight Name Reading – At noon, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 266 will be holding its annual candlelight name reading at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Front and Spruce streets. The group will honor the 648 service members from the city who lost their lives in Vietnam.
October 26
End Childhood Cancer 5K Walk/Run – The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation will host its annual event from 8-11 a.m. at the Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Marine Parade Grounds, 4747 S. Broad St. The Halloween 5K (3.1 miles) is back with some new tricks and treats, including a fang-tastic additional registration level and boo-tiful incentive items. Don’t forget your costumes. Participants are given the option to register as an awareness walker for $30, an awareness runner for $40, as a VIP (Very Important Pumpkin) for $65 and as a virtual awareness walker/runner for $35. Participants can walk/run virtually. The event is family-friendly, dog-friendly and encourages participants to fundraise on their own personal fundraising page. https://www.alexslemonade.org/end-childhood-cancer-5k/.
October 26
Our Street, Our Stories – From 4-8 p.m. on 9th Street, between Ellsworth and Montrose streets. A celebration of community and resilience in the 9th Street Market. The event showcases the public art project created and led by local artist Michelle Angela Ortiz’s Fiera Studios in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia. The event will feature murals, select awnings with artwork, new light boxes and the launch of the interactive tour app created through Our Market. Vendors will participate, and performances will highlight the market’s ongoing work and culture. Attendees will enjoy food from local vendors in the market, performances and a screening of a 10-minute video capturing the growth of the project and the people behind it.
October 26
Spooky Fall Fest Afterparty – from 3-7 p.m., the Insomnia CookieLab at 833 Wharton St. will be hosting an after party following East Passyunk’s annual Fall Fest, where cookie lovers of all ages can join in on the Halloween fun as the “sweet-easy” transforms for the season with spooky decorations, music and coloring sheets. The CookieLab will also offer attendees $3 off Deluxe Milkshakes and $1 off Classic Milkshakes and will debut its Halloween-themed mini craft kits – the perfect DIY cookie kit for the occasion.
October 26-27
Mario Lanza Tribute Weekend – Pay tribute to the legendary tenor during a weekend of fundraising events to commemorate the 65th anniversary of his passing. On Oct. 26, there will be a Scholarship Winner’s Concert ($25) at the Settlement Music School (416 Queen St.) beginning at 2 p.m. featuring opera and song with this year’s top three winners. At 6:30 p.m. will be the Mario Lanza Tribute Dinner ($110) at Estia Restaurant (1405-07 Locust St.) that features a three-course dinner with a cash bar and special live entertainment. On Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Mario Lanza Museum (1214 Reed St.) there will be the special audiovisual presentation ($25), which will include rare archival recordings as well as film and television clips. Light refreshments will be served. To order tickets, call the Mario Lanza Institute at 215-238-9691. Donations may also be sent to Mario Lanza Institute, 1214 Reed St., Philadelphia, PA 19147.
October 31
Halloween at the Library – From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Whitman Library. Candy and treats sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
November 1
Gran Fiesta Los Muertos – Celebrate tradition, culture and remembrance at Day of the Dead in FDR Park. Participants will learn about the traditions and artistic practices of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos. Stop by for art activities, performances and more. Free event.
November 2
SPHS 60th Reunion – South Philadelphia High School will hold its 60th class reunion luncheon for classes January/June 1964 and January 1965 on Nov. 2 at noon at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. Tickets are $70 and include buffet dinner and music. Cash bar. For tickets and more information call Linda Lewandowski 215-271-1674, Anna Marie Rosato 856-371-7332 or Barbara MacCahery 267-335-7072.
November 2
‘La Famiglia’ with Mark Sfirri – From 11 a.m. to noon at the Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St., join a conversation with artist and woodturner Mark Sfirri for his current exhibition “Mark Sfirri: La Famiglia.” The artist will walk attendees through his installations of sculpture. Free event with a suggested $5 donation.
November 7
Oyster Fest – From 7-9 p.m. at the Reading Terminal Market, the exclusive, after-hours fundraiser features a dozen pairings of locally harvested oysters from the Barnegat Oyster Collective and locally sourced microbrews. For the first time, attendees can opt for a VIP ticket that includes wine pairings and access to a private seating area. This walk-around-style experience showcases over a dozen varieties of freshly shucked and succulent East Coast oysters and mignonettes paired with local craft beers provided by Molly Malloy’s. The event will offer an expanded food menu of New England clam chowder from Pearl’s Oyster Bar and oyster and andouille sausage gumbo from Beck’s Cajun Café as well as market-sourced small bites.
November 9-10
The British are back! – In the fall of 1777, Philadelphia was seized by the British and occupied for nine long months. The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate this little-known time in our city’s history as part of its annual living history event, Occupied Philadelphia. The Museum will offer guided neighborhood walking tours and family-friendly activities exploring what life was like while British forces controlled – or, for some people, liberated – Philadelphia. To commemorate Veterans Day, the Museum will also offer free admission to those currently serving in the military, veterans and Blue Star Families over Occupied Philadelphia Weekend and on Monday, Nov. 11.
November 14-17
Founder’s Weekend – Root Quarterly will host a weekend-long convening in the birthplace of American democracy the week after the American presidential election. Locations and times of events can be found at founders-weekend.com.
November 15
No Name Pops – at 7 p.m., Strings on Stage: A Comprehensive Pops Evening, featuring The No Name Pops String Quintet at The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany, 330 S. 13th St.
November 23
Ms. Pat – The Emmy-nominated comedian, actress, author and host will bring her “Ms. Pat: The Hot & Flashy Tour” to the Live! Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Ms. Pat is best known for “The Ms. Pat Show,” her Netflix standup comedy special “Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?” and multiple BET shows based on her real-life story of an inner-city drug dealer turned suburban mom. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.99 and are available at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
December 14
No Name Pops – A Philly Holiday Spectacular, an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer, taking place at 2 p.m. at Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St. Tickets at www.nonamepops.org.
March 1-9
Philadelphia Flower Show – at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show’s “Gardens of Tomorrow.” Renowned for its floral displays, garden landscapes and plant and botanical art competitions, this year’s exhibits invite you to explore the future through the eyes of visionary designers, expert gardeners and passionate green enthusiasts as they merge nature’s brilliance with human ingenuity. Guests will experience designs, ideas and inspiration on how to cultivate the possibilities of tomorrow through gardening. Tickets are on sale at tickets.phsonline.org.
