Published October 10, 2019

The Best of Philadelphia- Weekend of October 11-13

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Written by The Silva Group

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The weekend is nearly upon us! Have you made any plans yet? If the answer is “no,” don’t fear! This week’s guide has a great variety of options for everyone! Celebrate Halloween, get to know the great design happening in Philly, or see an international World Cup style soccer game right here in town! Take a look to learn more. 

 

Fort Mifflin Candlelight Ghost Tour

October 11-12

6:00 PM 
Fort Mifflin

Every 15 minutes on ghost tour nights, you can grab a candle and go hunting for ghosts with the experts at Fort Mifflin. This is a perfectly Philly way to kick off the spooky fun!

 

Pumpkin Playground

Through October 31

Lognwood Gardens 

Kennett Square, PA 

Kids are invited to play amongst the pumpkins in the Children’s Corner at the Idea Garden at Longwood Gardens throughout the month of October. 

 

Birding and Bagels

October 12 

9:00 AM 
Riverbend Environmental Education Center 

Gladwyne, PA 
Start your Saturday by getting to know nature better. This event will lead you through Riverbend’s habitats to study and observe some of the special birds native to the area. 


Cheltenham Township Community Harvest Festival

October 12 

Curtis Arboretum 

Wyncote, PA 
This annual event is back for its 29th year with all sorts of fall fun! Enjoy live music, hayrides, a craft fair, pumpkin decorating, and a tempting food court with tons of delicious goodies. 

 

Freddy Hill Farms Fall Fest

October 12-13 

Freddy Hill Farms

Lansdale, PA 
This recurring event is the perfect way to relish the fall with great games, an extended fall menu, and plenty more fun happening every weekend during October.

 

Boo at the Zoo

October 12 

12:00 PM 
Elmwood Park Zoo 

Norristown, PA 

Celebrate Halloween at the zoo! This daytime family friendly event will feature a costume parade, trick or treating, and an appearance by Bubby the Bison! 

 

Philadelphia International Unity Cup Championship Game 

October 12 

6:00 PM 
Talen Energy Stadium 

Chester, PA 

This World Cup style soccer tournament celebrates the diversity of the immigrants living throughout the Philly area. Enjoy the games happening throughout this tournament and celebrate Philadelphia’s rich cultures. 

 

DesignPhiladelphia

Through October 13 

Various Locations 
Philadelphia, PA 
Philadelphia is a capital of great design, this event will celebrate and promote the great design work happening throughout the city at over 100 events happening throughout the city! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo by Ylanite Koppens via Pexels.com. 

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