October Events in Philadelphia 2024
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September 4, 2024
DesignPhiladelphia Festival
October 1 - 13, 2024
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, DesignPhiladelphia is a 13-day fest highlighting the city’s design excellence, the skills of local designers and the impact of design on everyday life, held at sites across the city including home venue Center for DesignPhiladelphia (formerly Center for Architecture and Design). The event draws thousands to nearly a hundred (mostly free) exhibitions, lectures, workshops and demonstrations representing scores of artists, professionals and students in practically every design discipline like product and interior design, graphic design, architecture, multimedia, automotive, urban planning and much more.
Where:
Various locations including Center for DesignPhiladelphia, 1218 Arch Street
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Spooky Mini Golf in Franklin Square
October 1 - 31, 2024
Philly Mini Golf at historic Franklin Square transforms into Spooky Mini Golf, featuring 18 holes of eerie lights, haunting music and scary surprises under the cover of a spooky fog. Tickets are required for the Center City miniature golf course, which features Halloween décor across its greens dotted by famous Philly landmarks like the LOVE sculpture, Elfreth’s Alley, the Chinatown Friendship Gate and Boathouse Row.
Where:
Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street
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Roxtoberfest 2024 in Roxborough
Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 12 - 6 p.m.
Head up to Philly’s Roxborough neighborhood to join in the 12th annual Roxtoberfest free street festival. Hit the hills for a massive celebration along Ridge Avenue, including German-themed entertainment and competitions, food trucks, live music, costumed pets, activities for the kids and plenty of beer for the adults, plus more over 100 local crafters, artists, makers and community organizations. New for 2024 is the Scarecrow Walk in Gorgas Park, where attendees can stroll the block, snap selfies with their favorite field guardians and vote for the best scarecrow creation (and even create their own).
Where:
Ridge Avenue between Lyceum Avenue and Leverington Avenue
More info here
Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park
Saturdays & Sundays through October 27, 2024
Enjoy one of the best food markets in the United States as the seasonal Southeast Asian Market wraps up at FDR Park. The massive culinary treasure includes over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, street food, native produce, plants, jewelry, apparel and more, set up in the (appropriately) southeast corner of the park. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy your food fresh along with your take-home haul. Note: Some vendors are cash-only and there’s no ATM on site.
Where:
Southeast Asian Market, 1500 Pattison Avenue
More info here