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- calendar_today October 14, 2026
Overview: A Packed Weekend of Activities
This weekend, Oct. 16–18, offers a wide variety of activities across Philadelphia, the suburbs, and South Jersey. From fall festivals and Halloween attractions to concerts, art exhibitions, markets, and unique family experiences, there's no shortage of entertainment for all ages and interests.
Featured Events Happening All Weekend
Entertainment and the Arts
- “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” in Concert: The Philadelphia Orchestra performs John Williams’ score live at Marian Anderson Hall while the film plays on a large screen. Shows are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.
- Philadelphia Film Festival: The 35th annual festival runs Oct. 15–25, with screenings, premieres, filmmaker appearances, and discussions at venues throughout Philadelphia.
- Philadelphia Open Studio Tours: Free tours east of Broad Street on Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Artists in Old City, Fishtown, Northern Liberties, South Philadelphia, and other areas open their workspaces to the public.
- “The Addams Family: The Musical” at Walnut Street Theatre: Enjoy performances filled with comedy and family awkwardness all weekend.
- Collective Futures: A citywide, six-week independent arts festival providing exhibitions, performances, and workshops at more than 30 Philadelphia artist-run spaces and arts organizations.
Festivals and Markets
- Chatsworth Cranberry Festival: Takes place Saturday and Sunday in the Pine Barrens of South Jersey, with up to 150 craft vendors, food, live music, and a car show on Sunday.
- Hagley Craft Fair (Wilmington): Over 100 vendors with handmade goods, plus access to the du Pont family home and garden on Saturday and Sunday.
- Philly Coffee Festival: At the 23rd Street Armory in Philly Saturday and Sunday, featuring coffee samples from specialty roasters, food, and entertainment.
- Antique & Collector Fair (Oaks): Friday and Saturday at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with nearly 100 booths of antiques, vintage items, jewelry, maps, and more.
- Cityside Pumpkin Patch: At Liberty Point on the Delaware waterfront, enjoy over 10,000 pumpkins, games, scarecrow archery, food, and drinks.
Seasonal Attractions and Family Activities
- Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary: A nighttime festival with five haunted houses, live performances, themed bars, food, and historic exhibits.
- Franklin Square Spooky Mini Golf: Family-friendly by day, with fog and light effects plus a Boo-zy Bar in the evening.
- Morgan's Pier Fall Fest: Offers pumpkin carving, fall-themed food and drinks, music, and entertainment beneath the Ben Franklin Bridge.
- Salem Ghost Train (Woodstown, NJ): An 18-mile nighttime train ride with live ghost stories and folklore.
- Pumpkin Patch Flyer (Woodstown Central Railroad): Includes train rides and pumpkin picking in South Jersey on Saturday and Sunday.
- New Hope Railroad Fall Foliage Excursion: Ride through Bucks County's autumn scenery in historic passenger cars.
Highlighted Single-Day Events
Friday, Oct. 16
- Play for Parks with Chill Moody: Free concert at the John Welsh Memorial Fountain in Fairmount Park, 7-9 p.m., including fireworks at 8:50 p.m.
- Science After Hours: Fright Nite: The Franklin Institute's adults-only party, with horror-movie effects, stargazing, dancing, and food.
- Storybook Land Fall Into Fun Festival (Egg Harbor Township, NJ): Final day of fall celebrations with hayrides and pumpkin decorating.
- Pay-What-You-Wish Friday Night at Philadelphia Museum of Art: Admission price is up to visitors after 5 p.m., with access to exhibitions and music.
Saturday, Oct. 17
- South Street Block Party: Nine-block party replacing Fall Fest, featuring a fantasy faire, live music, pop-up skate park, outdoor movie, vendors, and a beer garden from noon-8 p.m.
- Manayunk Fall Festival and Mac n' Cheese Crawl: 11 a.m.–4 p.m., with over 50 vendors, food trucks, live music, pumpkin patch, and the chance to sample and vote for the best mac and cheese.
- Porsche Boardwalk Reunion (Ocean City, NJ): Over 350 Porsches on display between 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. along the Boardwalk.
- Chestnut Hill Ghost Walk: Lantern-lit tours with storytellers performing scary stories in Northwest Philly.
- University City Vintage & Antique Flea Market: Near Drexel University, with free outdoor admission to browse records, vintage clothing, and collectibles.
Sunday, Oct. 18
- Clover Market in Kennett Square: Nearly 100 vendors selling vintage and handmade goods, plus food, crafts, and music.
- Mount Laurel Day (South Jersey): Township complex hosts a festival with food trucks, music, bounce houses, pony rides, and petting zoo, noon-5 p.m.
- Franklin Mills Flea Market (Northeast Philly): Over 200 vendors, with free admission and parking.
- Open Streets: West Walnut: Portions of Walnut and 18th Streets will be car-free for walking, shopping, dining, and music.
- Berwyn Farmers Market: Local farmers, food trucks, artisans, music, and activities in Chester County.
More Information
For a complete list of all 45 things to do in Philly, the suburbs, South Jersey, and Delaware from Oct. 16–18, as well as additional event details and links, visit the event organizers’ websites or PhillyVoice events page.
Source: phillyvoice.com.
