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Thursday, October 29

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

118-128 North Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Friday, October 30

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

Artist and Artisans Market 2026

4:00 PM

121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Shop local at the Artist and Artisans Market on select Fridays and Sundays at the Pier.

First Friday presented by Fulton Bank

4:00 PM

121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Join us on the first Friday of each month for exhibition openings, artist studio tours, markets, and stunning views of the Delaware River.

Youth One-Time Classes

5:30 PM

933 W Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA

Join our one time class to learn the basics of wheel throwing! This one-time kids class lasts 90 minutes, and we ask that you please arrive 5 minutes early.

The Melting Pot

7:00 PM

320 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Join Theatre Ariel and Philadelphia Artists Collective for a re-imagining of the play President Theodore Roosevelt

Get in the Halloween spirit with a Candlelight Ghost Tour

7:30 PM

5th and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA

Celebrate Halloween with spine-tingling tales of wandering ghosts, haunted houses, and hidden burial grounds on a candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia. Tours depart nightly from 5th and Chestnut Streets.

Transylvanian Nipple Productions Presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show

7:30 PM

990 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA

City Winery Philadelphia and Transylvanian Nipple Productions presents: Rocky Horror Picture Show live on October 30th and 31st at 7:30pm. This Halloween, join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Tim Curry and the unforgettable character he brought to life, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Transylvanian Nipple Productions (TNP) is a Philadelphia-based Rocky Horror shadowcast that has been bringing the cult classic to life since 1997. Experience the greatest cult movie of all time like it was meant to be experienced — with a live shadowcast, interactive fun, and plenty of audience participat

Museum of the Philadelphian

454 E Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA

An unapologetic pop-up micromuseum

Philadelphia: For the People Exhibition

1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence affirmed that a government exists to serve the people. Since then, Philadelphians have fought for a City of Brotherly Love.

To Be Continued...

118-128 North Broad Street 
Philadelphia, PA

Conceived as a companion installation to the exhibition One After Another: Series and Studies, this exhibition displays a focused selection of works from PAFA’s permanent collection that reveal artistic process in visible and compelli

Saturday, October 31

What do you want America to be like in the future?

9:00 AM

1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, Penns

Visit our wish wall, located in the 2nd Floor West Gallery, and write or draw your vision for our nation's future.

One After Another: Series and Studies

10:00 AM

118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

PAFA exhibition exploring seriality in American art, drawn entirely from PAFA’s permanent collection.

PopUpPlay’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Cherry Street Pier

11:00 AM

121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

Get ready for a not-so-scary Halloween celebration at Cherry Street Pier! Join PopUpPlay for a family-friendly Halloween party packed with costumes, trick-or-treating, games, crafts, treats, and plenty of creative fun.

Exhibition Tours: A Nation of Artists

1:00 PM

118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA

Docent-led tour exploring diverse narratives of American art and identity throughout PAFA’s newly restored Historic Landmark Building.

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Philadelphia

4:00 PM

216 South 11th Street
Philadelphia, PA

Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun!

The Melting Pot

7:00 PM

320 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Join Theatre Ariel and Philadelphia Artists Collective for a re-imagining of the play President Theodore Roosevelt