Barnes Art Ball 2026: A Dazzling Tokyo Neon Night
The Barnes Art Ball 2026 turns the Parkway campus into a Tokyo neon party on October 16, with taiko, DJs, and Noguchi to Asawa.
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Made in Philadelphia Fall Market Celebrates 10 Years at Dilworth Park
The Made in Philadelphia Fall Market returns to Dilworth Park October 9-11 for its 10th year with 80+ makers and free admission.
Roxtoberfest 2026: A 6-Hour Free Street Party
Roxtoberfest 2026 fills Ridge Avenue on Saturday, October 3, with three stages, stein contests, the PAWrade and a scarecrow walk. Free.
Evil Genius Celebrates 15 Years With a Fishtown Music Festival
Evil Genius marks 15 years with a free, all-day Fishtown block party October 3 headlined by Wheatus, two anniversary beers, and a market of nearly 50 local vendors.
DesignPhiladelphia Festival Takes Its 2026 Edition Underground
The DesignPhiladelphia Festival runs October 1-11, activating SEPTA’s Suburban Station and Walnut-Locust Concourse with exhibitions, talks, and installations across the city.
Spirits of Independence Brings Colonial Booze History to Four Philadelphia Landmarks
Spirits of Independence pairs colonial-era drinking history with the historic houses where it happened, a four-part PhilaLandmarks series running September through December.
The Simon’s Heart CPR Jukebox Marathon Is Coming to Philadelphia This November
The Simon’s Heart CPR Jukebox Marathon is a 12-hour overnight event in which teams of 16 high school students rotate through chest compressions on a ball to music — all night. It runs November 21–22 at the Philadelphia Union’s training facility in Chester.
Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Faire Block Party Turns South Street Into a Renaissance Faire
Queen & Rook’s Fantasy Faire Block Party returns to South Street September 26 with 40+ vendors, sword fighting, and fire performers, free and costume-encouraged.
Brauhaus Schmitz Oktoberfest 2026 Brings Two Giant Celebrations to Philly
Brauhaus Schmitz runs two Oktoberfests this fall: the free, all-ages South Street Oktoberfest on September 26th, and the ticketed 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest on October 9th and 10th.
Swirl at Grounds for Sculpture Pairs Art and Wine This September
Swirl at Grounds For Sculpture pairs five sculptures with food and wine from Rat’s Restaurant on September 25, a 45-minute drive from Philadelphia.