Local Happenings

Eastern State Penitentiary

Halloween Nights is back! One of Philly’s most beloved Halloween attractions and America’s largest haunted house. Open now thru Saturday, 11/9. Routes 48, 43, 33, 32, and 7 all get you close.

Academy of Music

Catch Hamilton at the Academy of Music from Tuesday, 10/29 thru Saturday, 11/23! Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32, or 42

Walnut Street Theatre

See Jersey Boys at the Walnut Street Theatre now thru Sunday, 11/3. Take Regional Rail to Jefferson Station or Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, 38, 42, 47, 47M, or 61.

Marian Anderson Hall

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs the music of Bernstein and Copland from Friday, 10/18 thru Sunday, 10/20 at Marian Anderson Hall. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust.

Philadelphia Zoo

The Zoo’s annual Halloween extravaganza is back for three fun-filled weekends of costumes, festive fall treats, and ghoulish fun. Get there on Route 15 or 38.

The Media Theatre

Being yourself never goes out of style! Catch Legally Blonde at Media Theatre now thru Sunday, 10/27. Take Route 101, Route 110, or the Media/Wawa Line!

Wells Fargo Center

The Flyers take on the Canucks for the home opener on Saturday, 10/19. Hop the Broad Street Line [B] to NRG Station – last stop!

Arlen Specter US Squash Center

For the fourth year in a row – the 2024 U.S. Open Squash Championships come to Philly — at the world’s largest community squash arena on Saturday, 10/19 thru Saturday, 10/26. Hop Routes 10, 11, 13, or 36 to get there!

Ensemble Arts Philly

Check out the Afro-Cuban All Stars on Saturday, 10/19 at the Miller Theater! Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust.

Ambler

Visit the Ambler Farmers Market every Saturday thru November from 9AM to 1PM. You’ll find a wide variety of produce there. Take the Lansdale/Doylestown Line to Ambler Station or Routes 94 or 95.

Bryn Mawr

One of the biggest farmers’ markets in Montgomery County is open on Saturday from 10AM to 1PM at Bryn Mawr Station! Hop the Paoli/Thorndale Line or Route 44 there.

Ridge & Midvale Avenue

Philly’s East Falls neighborhood pulls out all the stops for their East FallsFest on Saturday, 10/19. Get here on SEPTA. Hop the Manayunk/Norristown Line to East Falls or Routes 9, 27, 124 or 125.

Mummers Museum

This free all-ages fest in South Philly features carnival rides, games, activities, pay-as-you-go food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden and Mummers string band performances all day long on Saturday, 10/19. Hop Routes 57 or 64 to get there!

Malvern

Visit the Malvern Farmers Market on Saturday from 9AM to 1PM for fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, and cheeses. Conveniently located near Malvern Station on the Paoli/Thorndale line or take Route 92 there.

Penn Museum

Discover a living tapestry of Nations with distinct histories and unexpected identities and leave preconceptions behind at the Penn Museum. Take Regional Rail to Penn Medicine Station or Routes 21, 40, or 42.

Dilworth Park

Stop by Dilworth Park THIS WEEKEND to shop small businesses and makers. Take the Market-Frankford Line [L] or Trolley [T] Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th St, the Broad Street Line [B] to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.

Subaru Park

The Philadelphia Union hosts Cincinnati on Saturday, 10/19 at 6PM. Take the Wilmington/Newark Line or Routes 37, 109, or 113 to Chester Transportation Center. From there hop the free shuttle to Subaru Park.

Pretzel Park

Head to the Pretzel Park Farmers Market on Saturday from 10AM to 2PM! Take the Manayunk/Norristown Line to Manayunk Station or take the Route 9, 61, or 27.

Swarthmore

The Swarthmore Farmers Market connects the community with local farmers and food artisans on Saturday from 9AM to 12PM now thru November. Take the Media/Wawa Line to Swarthmore Station or Route 109 to the Swarthmore Town Center parking lot.

Philadelphia Museum of Art

This exhibit brings together fifteen collaborations from across the history of photography – with a focus on artists who worked closely with a model, family member, or lover over a prolonged period of time. Best way here is Routes 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, or 49!