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October 1, 2026

Found 15 events

The Advanced Leadership Institute to Host Second Annual Leadership Conference: THRIVE

8:00 AM

620 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA

TALI will host THRIVE, a one-day leadership conference designed to equip leaders with the tools, insights and connections needed to navigate today’s evolving workplace and lead with confidence.

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.

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.

7-Week Kids Course

4:00 PM

933 W Lancaster Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA

Youth courses will cover the basic techniques of throwing on the wheel and hand building with clay.

Free Thursday Night Sunset Paddles

4:30 PM

121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA

These beginner-friendly paddles cover approximately 2–3 miles. No swimming or kayaking experience is required! We’ll provide basic instruction, safety guidance, and all the necessary gear for your adventure.

Cocktails & Connections

6:00 PM

1800 N American St Unit G
Philadelphia, PA

Happy hour for Philly professionals in real estate, sales, entrepreneurship, creative, and relationship-driven industries. Enjoy a live DJ, lawn games, card games, $5+ happy-hour specials, & a complimentary Milagro-sponsored cocktail.

Live Music on the Green at King of Prussia Town Center

6:00 PM

155 Village Dr
King of Prussia, PA

Join us on the Green every Thursday from 6–8 PM now through October for local bands, outdoor vibes, and nearby dining.

American Airlines Global Wine Dinner Series

6:30 PM

990 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA

Journey through three of Europe’s most captivating wine regions with a multi-course dinner and guided pairings at City Winery Philadelphia.

Elizabeth Alexander | Signals Across Vast Distances: Essays and Tales

7:00 PM

1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia,, PA

The Author Events Series presents Elizabeth Alexander in conversation with Farah Jasmine Griffin about Signals Across Vast Distances, a new essay collection on literature, art, history, and human connection.

Comedy Night with Peter Liu

7:30 PM

990 Filbert St
Philadelphia, PA

City Winery Philadelphia presents stand-up comedy night featuring Peter Liu.

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.

Special Event: Geoffrey Asmus

7:30 PM

2031 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA

Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees.

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

Villanova Theatre Presents The Moors

800 E Lancaster Ave
Villanova, PA

Villanova Theatre Presents The Moors from September 24 through October 4 at the Mullen Center for the Performing Arts - Court Theatre. See website below for tickets & show times.

October 1, 2026

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