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🏙️ Billy Penn City Guide
✏️ Philly Quizzo guide
🎃 Philly Halloween guide
🛍️ Novelty stores guide
🍁 Fall festivals guide
🥊 “Rocky Season” events
🍵 Afternoon tea guide
🧡 Pumpkin spice latte recs
🍓 Farmers market guide
✊🏾 Black history in Philly guide
🍦 Vegan ice cream guide
🥕 CSA farmshare guide
☕ Philly coffee shop guide
🚶🏽♀️ Alt Philly history walking tours guide
🎭 Philly’s comedy scene
🎤 Philly Record Store Guide
🛍️ Thrifty in Philly guide
📚 Book lovers’ guide to Philly
🍹 Non-alcoholic Philly
😋 Dining in Philly
🏃🏽 Philly Runners Guide
NOTE: This list will be updated throughout the week.
Monday, October 26
Collide-o-Ween : A Spooky Open Mic and Art Market at TMOMS – (6 to 9 p.m.)
Don your costume and shop a market of local haunted art wares, treats, and DIY crafts. Plus an open mic, raffle and more. Cash tips go to LiveCarePhilly. FREE to attend.
Maps & Mapmaking – (7 p.m.)
Learn about paper maps, archival maps and make a map of your own. Part of a series celebrating the magic of paper, pens, and everything analog. At the Pen & Pencil Club. FREE with registration.
Tuesday, October 27
Spooky Wines + Spooky Stories – (6 p.m.)
Learn more about wine by tasting and talking with new friends. Costumes optional. Bloomsday in Headhouse Square. $150 tickets.
Wednesday, October 28
17th Annual Witch Craft Crawl – (6 to 10 p.m.)
Along East Passyunk Ave., enjoy seasonal special brews and cocktails along with crafts, charms and more at over 30 bars, restaurants and shops. Tickets from $6.66 to $13 include your choice of a witch hat or light necklace (while supplies last!) and Witch Craft stamp card. Registration begins at Mark Canale Cross Country Mortgage (1916 East Passyunk Ave) from 4pm-7pm.
Thursday, October 29
Dave and ‘Boo-sters’ Halloween – (4 to 6 p.m.)
At the Franklin Mills Mall. Your $20 ticket include all-you-can-play games, a costume contest, 20% off food and drinks, and more.
Philoween at Tired Hands – (6 to 8 p.m.)
The annual Philoween celebration moves to Mt. Airy. Expect a mix of creepy classical music and musical theater favorites on the patio. This is a pay-what-you-can performance.
Ravens on the Rooftop – (6 to 8:30 p.m.)
Join the Free Library’s Raven Society for a night of light bites, drinks, music, tarot, activities, a rooftop view and literary-themed costumes for all ages! At Parkway Central Library. $60 tickets.
Friday, October 30
Wissahickon Brewing Night Market – (6 to 10 p.m.)
An enchanted pre-Halloween evening of delicious brews, talented vendors, and tunes at Wissahickon Brewing. FREE To attend.
Choreomania 2026 at the Mutter Museum – (6 to 11 p.m.)
An immersive theme party based on the bizarre medieval medical phenomenon where people had the uncontrollable urge to dance until they “dropped” from exhaustion or injury. Enjoy a garden party with music, drinks and a “medieval village” for dancing, pop-up activities and museum tours. $85 tickets.
Saturday, October 31
4th annual Spookeasy at Quig’s Pub 2026 – (8 to 11 p.m.)
Cocktails, music, snacks, carnival games and a costume contest at Plays & Players Theatre. Costume contest prizes include a $25 bar tab. 21+ only. Located on third floor accessible only by stairs. $17.85 tickets.
Calloween – A Halloween Disco Dance Party – (9 p.m. to 2 a.m.)
At the Trestle Inn at 11th and Callowhill streets. Disco on vinyl, go-go dances, cocktail specials, movie clips and more. $20 in advance; $25 cash at the door. 21+ only.
Sunday, Nov 01
Southeast Asian Market Closing Celebration – (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) )
Celebrate the last day of the SEA Market at FDR Park’s season with music celebration and fun. FREE to attend; pay as you go.
Through October
A People’s Exposition!
Join us for a citywide exhibit and engagement series to take a critical and honest look at key issues shaping Philadelphia today, to envision a more just and equitable future for our city, and to act on solutions that address our greatest challenges. At the Kensington Engagement Center.
Into November
Dia de los Muertos tribute to Isaiah Zagar
“Viviendo a través de la Muerte” will remain on view at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens through the Day of the Dead, Nov. 1, before closing on Nov. 8.
Roach Show – (5 to 8 p.m.)
Featuring roach-inspired roach-sized art by 30 local Philly artists, including sculpture, painting, mixed media, fiber art and bolo ties! At STITCH AND DESTROY, 523 S 4th Street. The exhibit ends November 1.
