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  • Neighborhood Walking Tours
    Neighborhood Walking Tours
    Sun, May 03
    Date, time and theme vary- check website
    May 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Date, time and theme vary- check website
    Our 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
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  • *Revisit 1876 Exhibition
    *Revisit 1876 Exhibition
    Wed, Jul 01
    Lits Building- 8th & Market
    Jul 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – Dec 31, 2026, 6:00 PM
    Lits Building- 8th & Market, 701 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    In 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.
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  • Painter's Folly goes to auction!!- Last chance!
    Painter's Folly goes to auction!!- Last chance!
    Oct 01, 2026, 3:00 PM – Oct 22, 2026, 1:00 PM
    Painter's Folly, 1421 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317, USA
    The 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.
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  • Newlin Grist Mill Park Happy Hours
    Newlin Grist Mill Park Happy Hours
    Thu, Oct 01
    Newlin Grist Mill Park- log cabin
    Oct 01, 2026, 5:00 PM – Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
    Newlin Grist Mill Park- log cabin, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA
    Succession 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.
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  • *Genealogy Book-a-Librarian
    *Genealogy Book-a-Librarian
    Mon, Oct 05
    Upper Darby Sellers Memorial Free Librar
    Oct 05, 2026, 5:15 PM – Dec 28, 2026, 7:30 PM
    Upper Darby Sellers Memorial Free Librar, 76 S State Rd, Upper Darby Township, PA 19082, USA
    Need 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.
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  • Chilling West Chester Walking Tours
    Chilling West Chester Walking Tours
    Wed, Oct 07
    Chester County History Center
    Oct 07, 2026, 6:00 PM – Nov 04, 2026, 7:30 PM
    Chester County History Center, 225 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380, USA
    From 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
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  • “In Full Swing:" The Historical Roots of Pennsylvania Politics
    “In Full Swing:" The Historical Roots of Pennsylvania Politics
    Oct 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Carpenters' Hall, 320 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
    In 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
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  • Candlelight Ghost Tours
    Candlelight Ghost Tours
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Oct 22
    Fort Mifflin
    Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Fort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
    Philly’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
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  • *Anniversary of William Penn’s Landing
    *Anniversary of William Penn’s Landing
    Fri, Oct 23
    William Penn Landing Site
    Oct 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    William Penn Landing Site, 100 Penn St, Chester, PA 19013, USA
    Hosted 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.
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  • Candlelight Ghost Tours
    Candlelight Ghost Tours
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 23
    Fort Mifflin
    Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Fort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
    Philly’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
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  • *250th History Hike at Garrett Williamson with Doug Humes and Cathy Cavalier
    *250th History Hike at Garrett Williamson with Doug Humes and Cathy Cavalier
    Oct 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Garrett Williamson, 395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
    We'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.
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  • *Tragedy & Truth: The Murder of Vida Robare and the Exoneration of Alexander McClay Williams
    *Tragedy & Truth: The Murder of Vida Robare and the Exoneration of Alexander McClay Williams
    Oct 24, 2026, 2:00 PM
    Chapel at the Glen Mills School, 185 Glen Mills Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342, USA
    Join us for a powerful presentation by Dr. Sam Lemon, whose research unearthed suppressed evidence, corrected the historical record, and helped bring long-overdue justice.
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  • Lantern Ghost Tours: Wicked Elizabeth Wilson
    Lantern Ghost Tours: Wicked Elizabeth Wilson
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 24
    Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead
    Oct 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, 3900 N Sandy Flash Dr, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
    Experience 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.
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  • Beaux Arts Ball: Be Revolutionary
    Beaux Arts Ball: Be Revolutionary
    Oct 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Girard College, 2101 S College Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121, USA
    Expect 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
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  • *Red, White, & Boo!
    *Red, White, & Boo!
    Sun, Oct 25
    Delaware County Veterans Memorial
    Oct 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Delaware County Veterans Memorial, 4599 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073, USA
    Join 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.
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  • *American Originals: Music Genres that Shaped a Nation- Patrick Kerssen Quartet - Jazz
    *American Originals: Music Genres that Shaped a Nation- Patrick Kerssen Quartet - Jazz
    Oct 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Haverford Township Free Library, 1601 Darby Rd, Havertown, PA 19083, USA
    American 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.
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  • Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music & the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes’ Church
    Lost at Sea: Seafaring Music & the Sailor Cenotaphs of Old Swedes’ Church
    Oct 25, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Gloria Dei Old Swedes Episcopal Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
    There 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
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  • Flavors of Southern Italy
    Flavors of Southern Italy
    Sun, Oct 25
    Thunderbird Lodge/ Rose Valley Museum
    Oct 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Thunderbird Lodge/ Rose Valley Museum, 41 Rose Valley Rd, Media, PA 19063, USA
    Certified 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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