October is an incredible month in Philadelphia for enjoying crisper temps and autumn vibes. All you have to do is choose your adventure.
Philly is always packed with spooky season fun. Look no further for the most terrifying haunted attractions around, including the nation’s largest haunted house at abandoned Eastern State Penitentiary. Or enjoy family-friendly scares at the Philadelphia Zoo, Sesame Place and Peddler’s Village.
For a chiller time, hit up a pumpkin patch or corn maze during harvest events at Shady Brook Farm, Linvilla Orchards and Fox Chase Farm among a bevy of others.
Festivals of all sorts abound, from beerfests at 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest and Roxtoberfest to street festivals like Downingtown Fall Fest and YèShì Chinatown Night Market to food fairs at Reading Terminal Market and Cherry Street Pier.
And cultural celebrations dot the city for Indigenous Peoples Day, Hispanic Heritage Month and National Coming Out Day. October also marks the start of the Flyers and 76ers seasons and the conclusion of the Union’s season and the Phillies‘ postseason.
So grab your cute sweaters and cozy hoodies and head out to these great October events in Philly.
Note: Events are arranged alphabetically by section.
