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Spooky season is taking over the Philly area with theater, ghost stories, immersive mysteries, glowing pumpkins and other arts and culture events this fall.

Halloween Nights returns to Eastern State Penitentiary for 2026 with five haunted houses, an expanded Crypt, VIP experiences, themed bars and more.

Think theater isn’t for you? These six Philly-area shows offer improv, horror, sports, ghost stories and more unconventional ways to experience the stage this fall.

Looking for Labor Day Weekend plans? Check out concerts, markets, family-friendly events and more happening in and around Philadelphia.

Looking for some fun and unique things to do in Philly this weekend? We’ve got you covered.

Philadelphia Zoo is closing out summer with six special events, including live performances, festivals, a Teddy Bear Picnic and its first-ever car show.

Japanese ghost stories and supernatural illusions come to Shofuso this September with ‘Kaidan,’ an intimate performance inspired by pre-modern Japan.

From local festivals and concerts to food events and rooftop fun, here are some unique things to do in Philly this weekend.

The Oval Minifest is a three-weekend series at Eakins Oval featuring live entertainment, outdoor movies, local vendors and activities for the whole family.

Meet Bill Strobel, the Philadelphia artist behind the viral LeBron James Sixers mural, and learn how the tribute came together after the NBA superstar's arrival.

Discover the best family-friendly indoor activities around Philly this summer, from museums and aquariums to mini golf, virtual reality and more.

Returning on Saturday, July 18, the annual summertime party transforms the Zoo’s 42-acre venue into an after-hours experience filled with craft beverages, live music and wildlife encounters.

Philadelphia parks will host free outdoor movie nights throughout the summer and fall, featuring family favorites, blockbusters and classic films at more than 20 locations.

Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest opens at Lemon Hill with free match broadcasts, concerts, food trucks, merchandise and interactive activities throughout the World Cup.

Luis Fonsi, the Grammy-nominated singer behind "Despacito," will headline a free concert at Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival on June 11 at Lemon Hill.

The Rodin Museum Garden Bar returns for its summer season on Friday, May 29, transforming the venue’s sculpture garden into a seasonal pop-up destination.

Eastern State Penitentiary is launching a new multi-year artist residency and exhibition series called 'ReVision: Art and Justice', which will welcome three artists and culminate in major installations.

Philadelphia is hosting its first-ever outdoor New Year's Eve concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, featuring headliner LL Cool J and other special guests.

After nearly a century as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, or PMA, the institution now calls itself simply the Philadelphia Art Museum – or PhAM, as the new logo and public rollout refer to it.

Every year, Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary sets out to become a completely immersive haunted experience, but they’ve also added some new and improved visitor features in 2025 to …

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