Things to Do in Philly this Week & Weekend

PHILADELPHIA, PA— As September wraps up and the crisp October air rolls in, the Greater Philadelphia region is packing its calendar with massive block parties, retro concerts, and philanthropic celebrations. Whether you are looking to run a 5K for land preservation, sing along to 1990s hip-hop anthems, or drink craft beer at a neighborhood street fair, there is an event for every speed.

South Philly Sports Bars

Philadelphia, PA - South Philly is home to Philadelphia's Sports Complex and where some of the city's best sports bars are located. From an easygoing pub blocks from the stadium to the sports-centric complex at Stateside Live. We have you covered with our staff picks of The Best Sports Bars in South Philly.

42nd Annual Fall for the Arts Festival

PHILADELPHIA - For over a century, Chestnut Hill has served as a vibrant hub for the arts in Philadelphia. On Sunday, September 27, 2026, that longstanding creative legacy will be on full display as the 42nd annual Fall for the Arts Festival transforms Germantown Avenue into a sprawling, open-air arts destination.

Two Giant Oktoberfest Celebrations

PHILADELPHIA - Fishtown is dusting off its lederhosen and dirndls as two distinct Oktoberfest celebrations prepare to take over the neighborhood this September. Whether you want a traditional German street block party or an exclusive beer garden bash with an electronic twist, the neighborhood's craft beverage hubs have every base covered.

PHILADELPHIA -  Fear has arrived in Philly! Halloween season officially starts today with the grand opening of Craftsman Row Saloon's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Enchanted Nightmare. Philadelphia's most over-the-top holiday pop-up bar and restaurant has been transformed with more decor, more fights, more fun, and more themed food/drink than ever before. For 2026, guests are invited to wander through a haunted forest, have their fortune told by candlelight, and step into a world where their favorite scary movies - and the spooky whimsy of The Nightmare Before Christmas - come to life.

Philadelphia Shopping Districts Guide

Philadelphia, PA - From Center City to Bucks County, the Philadelphia region's shopping neighborhoods are absolutely distinctive. Buzzing Old City in Historic Philadelphia has become renowned for its chic boutiques and mod galleries.