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Sun, May 03May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PMDate, time and theme vary- check websiteOur specialized, in-depth tours are great for adventurous tourist and inquisitive local alike. Our experienced volunteer guides offer tours every weekend from May–November with each tour focusing on a different part of Greater Philadelphia. Various dates and times. $10-18
Wed, Jul 01Jul 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Dec 31, 2026, 6:00 PMLits Building- 8th & Market, 701 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAIn 1876, Philadelphia made history, hosting the first World’s Fair in North America, attracting millions of visitors from across the country and around the world, In 2026 we’ve recreated that experience at 8th and Market in the historic LITS building, just two blocks west of Independence Mall.
Thu, Oct 01Oct 01, 2026, 3:00 PM – Oct 22, 2026, 1:00 PMPainter's Folly, 1421 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USAThe offering is the c. 1856–57 Italianate house of roughly 6,970 square feet on about 3.68 acres, sold "as is" and subject to the Township's confirmation. Conservation Easements on exterior and grounds. Public Preview Oct 15, Live Auction Oct 22.
Thu, Oct 01Oct 01, 2026, 5:00 PM – Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PMNewlin Grist Mill Park- log cabin, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USASuccession Fermentory will be at the park on Thursday evenings in September & October for weekly pop-up happy hours, with a variety of beers and other beverages for sale. Stop by to sip some drinks, enjoy the music, play games, and relax by the creek with friends.
Mon, Oct 05Oct 05, 2026, 5:15 PM – Dec 28, 2026, 7:30 PMUpper Darby Sellers Memorial Free Librar, 76 S State Rd, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, USANeed assistance in building your family tree? Stuck on where to look for more information? Sign up for our Genealogy Book-a-Librarian to start researching your ancestors or try to break through brick walls. Limit 1 person per session. Mondays 5:15-6:15 or 6:30-7:30. Registration required.
Wed, Oct 07Oct 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – Nov 04, 2026, 7:30 PMChester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USAFrom the horrors of the Chester County Prison, to the cold-blooded killers tried at the courthouse, to explosions and other disasters that have wrought havoc in the borough, West Chester's streets and alleys have witnessed 200 years of spine-chilling history. Various times/dates. 1.5 hrs. $20
Thu, Oct 22Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMCarpenters' Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USAIn 1776 Carpenters’ Hall stood at the crossroads of the geographic and demographic tensions driving PA politics, and today PA is one of the nation’s most important electoral “swing” states. Join us to explore the historical roots of PA's divided politics and how they still resonate today. $5
Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMFort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USAPhilly’s most authentic Halloween event! No decorations. No hype. Just, you, a few candles, and REAL Ghosts! Experience Fort Mifflin after hours on our popular candlelight walking tours through the site. Depart every 20 min. Advance tix recommended. $20-22
Fri, Oct 23Oct 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMWilliam Penn Landing Site, 100 Penn St, Chester, PA 19013, USAHosted by the Chester Historical Preservation Committee, this year’s free annual commemoration honors the life and legacy of Hannah Callowhill Penn on the 300th anniversary of her death. Guest Speaker: Doug Miller, Pennsbury Manor. Special Exhibits: artifacts related to Chester's founding.
Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMFort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USAPhilly’s most authentic Halloween event! No decorations. No hype. Just, you, a few candles, and REAL Ghosts! Experience Fort Mifflin after hours on our popular candlelight walking tours through the site. Depart every 20 min. Advance tix recommended. $20-22
Sat, Oct 24Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMGarrett Williamson, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USAWe'll meet at Garrett Williamson's historic barn and start off the day with coffee and donuts. The event will include details about the historic buildings on the property including the Danielson House which is considered to be one of the oldest buildings in Delaware County.
Sat, Oct 24*Tragedy & Truth: The Murder of Vida Robare and the Exoneration of Alexander McClay Williams /Chapel at the Glen Mills School
Multiple DatesSat, Oct 24Oct 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMColonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USAExperience the haunting tale of a local crime and tragic loss. 'Wicked Elizabeth Wilson', is a theatrical firelight tour around the Farmstead of one of the most heinous crimes imaginable. Shows on the 1/2 hour. Pre-registration required. $14/18.
Sat, Oct 24Oct 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMGirard College, 2101 S College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USAExpect an immersive black-tie experience unlike any other, featuring large-scale art installations, live performances, extraordinary costumes, and a gathering of Philadelphia's most visionary individuals. $150-350
Sun, Oct 25Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMDelaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USAJoin the Delaware County Veterans Memorial for Red, White & Boo!, a one-of-a-kind family friendly Trick-or-Treat experience that combines Halloween fun with an opportunity to learn about the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged.
Multiple DatesSun, Oct 25*American Originals: Music Genres that Shaped a Nation- Patrick Kerssen Quartet - Jazz /Haverford Township Free LibraryOct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMHaverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083, USAAmerican Originals brings American history to life through the power of music. Journey through stories, sounds, and traditions behind blues, jazz, and bluegrass - three uniquely American genres born from diverse communities and shaped by experiences of generations.
Sun, Oct 25Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music & the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes’ Church /Gloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal ChurchOct 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMGloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USAThere is nothing more mysterious and heart-rending than the words “lost at sea.” Join The Publick Pleasure as we honor those lost at sea with seafaring songs, instrumental music, shanties and ballads. $15-30 includes drink ticket
Sun, Oct 25Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMThunderbird Lodge/ Rose Valley Museum, 41 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA 19063, USACertified Wine Educator Mark Cochard and Chef Peter Howell will match a multi course tasting of wine and food from the five regions of Southern Italy. Fromager Carl Finkbeiner will curate the cheese course. $65/75
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