19 Spectacular Things To Do This September In Philly
From fall festivals to artisan pop-up shops, make it a September to remember with these spectacular things to do in Philadelphia....
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Explore unusual things to do in Philadelphia: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Philadelphia all year round. It’s your must-read insider’s guide to Philadelphia, for visitors and locals alike.
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Climb a 40-Foot Mountain Of Mums At This Colorful Fall Destination Just Outside Of Philadelphia
Discover Ott’s Exotic Plants near Philly, home to a 40-foot mountain of mums, pumpkins, and a greenhouse that feels like a secret garden....
The New Hope Railroad is turning its authentic 20th-century parlor cars into a 90-minute 1920s ‘speakeasy train’ through the Bucks County foothills
Ride the New Hope Railroad Speakeasy Train through Bucks County this fall for cocktails, canapés, vintage cars, and 1920s flair....
“A place where Philadelphians come together”: the massive waterfront Winterfest returns with an NHL-sized rink, cozy firepits, and $5 skating on November 27
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest opens on Black Friday and runs through February 28, 2027....
Step aboard Philadelphia’s 125-year-old Gazela Historic Ship, one of the oldest wooden sailing vessels still afloat in the U.S., for pirate tales, rum cocktails & chilling legends
All aboard! The swashbuckling Pirates and Rum Speakeasy is set to spook the Gazela Historic Ship exclusively from August 27-29th! Guests will be guided through a haunted ship experience filled with themed...
Amazing Acro-Cats are bringing skateboarding cats, tricks and a rockin’ feline band to Philadelphia this September
The Amazing Acro-Cats are coming to Philadelphia Sept. 2-5 with skateboarding cats, acrobatics and Tuna and the Rock Cats. ...
Viral French musician PLUMES will ‘exercise our animals’ bodies and minds’ with a historic four-day acoustic residency at the Philadelphia Zoo starting August 18
French artist Loris Assadian — known to millions on social media as PLUMES — will make his United States zoo debut at Philadelphia Zoo this August, performing live for the animals as part of the institu...
From 100-entry scarecrow displays in Peddler’s Village to a 153rd annual Volksfest, Philly’s massive four-day Labor Day weekend lineup features over 40 events
Labor Day Weekend 2026 arrives in Greater Philadelphia with a sprawling lineup of events — concerts, cultural festivals, sporting matchups, family attractions, and outdoor dining — spread across the cit...
Aiming to “activate Dilworth Park year-round,” the organizers of Philly’s holiday village are launching a free three-day summer market with over 60 vendors
A new open-air market is coming to the heart of Center City this Labor Day Weekend. The Made in Philadelphia Summer Market will take over Dilworth Park — on the west side of City Hall at 1 S 15th St — f...
Glen Foerd Masquerade Ball will turn a historic Philadelphia mansion into a mysterious Carnival of Curiosities this Halloween season
Glen Foerd Masquerade Ball returns Oct. 30 with a Carnival of Curiosities featuring fire dancers, dinner, live music and dancing....