# 32 Things to Do in Philly Weekend Sept 26-27

> Fall festivals, markets and arts events fill Philadelphia's weekend calendar
- Title: 32 Things to Do in Philly Weekend Sept 26-27 · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Fall festivals, markets and arts events fill Philadelphia's weekend calendar Philadelphia offers 32 weekend activities including floral exhibits, festivals…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/things-to-do-philadelphia-weekend-september-26-27-2026
- Published: 2026-09-21T18:16:49.141+00:00
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- Topics: philadelphia, fall fest, chinatown, lynnwood hall, gilded age, 3dprintopia, philly fringe festival, longwood gardens, pumpkin press, halloween, south street, mids autumn festival
## 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
## Key takeaway

Philadelphia offers 32 weekend activities including floral exhibits, festivals and maker events