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32 Things to Do in Philly Weekend Sept 26-27
Fall festivals, markets and arts events fill Philadelphia's weekend calendar
In brief
Fall festivals, markets and arts events fill Philadelphia's weekend calendar Philadelphia offers 32 weekend activities including floral exhibits, festivals and maker events Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Lynnewood Hall floral exhibit
Lynnewood Hall opens after 80 years with Gilded Age-themed floral mannequins inspired by HBO's series
“Fleurs de Villes: The Gilded Age brings fresh-flower mannequins inspired by characters from HBO's series”
Philadelphia Fringe Festival ends
The festival concludes with over 330 performances across 100 venues in Philadelphia
“The Philadelphia Fringe Festival wraps up its 2026 run after bringing more than 330 performances to nearly 100 venues”
Longwood Gardens fountains
Longwood Gardens' final weekend of fountain shows features over 1,700 jets powered by music
“Longwood Gardens' Festival of Fountains features more than 1,700 jets powering performances set to music”
3DPrintopia event
3D printing enthusiasts gather at Pennsylvania Convention Center for maker projects and demonstrations
“3DPrintopia runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday”
Philly Show
Sports card collectors meet athletes at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with autograph sessions
“Cooper DeJean, Allen Iverson and Julius Erving are among the scheduled autograph guests”
Diggerfest begins
Diggerland USA's seasonal event starts with Halloween activities in West Berlin, New Jersey
“Diggerfest includes Halloween activities such as Dig or Treat, hayrides, pumpkins and the Parade of Machines”
Storybook Land festival
Storybook Land adds pumpkin patches and hayrides to its amusement park attractions
“Storybook Land's Fall Into Fun Festival continues through October 16 with pumpkin patches and hayrides”
Addams Family preview
The musical preview begins at Walnut Street Theatre ahead of official opening
“The Addams Family musical preview began September 22 at Walnut Street Theatre”
Improv musical ends
The Arden Theatre Company's improvised musical concludes after a month-long run
“This Should Never Be a Musical builds each performance around audience suggestions and votes”
Morris Arboretum railway
The model train display closes with only a few days left before the end of the season
“The outdoor model train display features miniature versions of Independence Hall and other scenes”
Scarecrows in Village
Peddler's Village hosts handmade scarecrow displays with voting opportunities
“More than 150 handmade scarecrows remain on display throughout Peddler's Village”
Hocus Pocus speakeasy
Montgomery Mall offers interactive 'Hocus Pocus' themed cocktails and performances
“The Hocus Pocus speakeasy combines themed cocktails, games, singalongs and performances”
Pumpkin Press pop-up
Newsroom Philly transforms into a Halloween-themed bar with Poe-inspired decor
“The Pumpkin Press fills the bar with decor inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
South Street Fall Fest
South Street hosts themed activities with food and performances
“South Street Fall Fest runs from noon to 7 p.m. between Front and Eighth streets”
Delaware River Festival
Free river festival features ferry rides, pedal boats and wildlife programming
“The Delaware River Festival includes ferry rides between Penn's Landing and Wiggins Park”
Chinatown festival
Chinatown celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with lion dances and mooncake contests
“Chinatown hosts lion dances, Chinese opera, martial arts demonstrations and mooncake contests”
Yards Oktoberfest
Yards Brewing Co. hosts German-style beer festival with live music
“Yards Oktoberfest includes German-style beers, food, live music and stein-holding contests”
Market of the Macabre
Laurel Hill East hosts art and antiques market with unusual goods
“Laurel Hill East hosts its annual Market of the Macabre with over 100 vendors”
Drexel Vintage Market
Drexel University hosts free vintage and antique flea market
“Drexel University Vintage & Antique Flea Market runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3400 Lancaster Avenue”
Linvilla Apple Festival
Linvilla Orchards hosts apple festival despite reduced crop due to April freeze
“Linvilla Orchards holds its Apple Festival from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Media”
In short
Philadelphia offers 32 weekend activities including floral exhibits, festivals and maker events
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