# South Street Block Party Weekend

> South Street replaces canceled Fall Fest with nine-block party this Saturday.
- Title: South Street Block Party Weekend · PhillyVoice | Shortify
- Summary: South Street replaces canceled Fall Fest with nine-block party this Saturday. South Street District hosts a nine-block party event on Saturday, Oct. 17…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/south-street-block-party-weekend-fall-fest-philadelphia-2026
- Published: 2026-10-14T17:02:48.607+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: south street, fall fest, block party, philly pops, hocus pocus, skate park, beer garden, renaissance faire, philly, news, local
## South Street Block Party Weekend
South Street District replaces canceled Fall Fest with a nine-block party event this Saturday.
## Event Details
The event runs from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, across South Street and surrounding blocks.
## Renaissance Faire
Queen & Rook hosts a Renaissance Faire-inspired celebration with costumes encouraged on the 100 block.
## Philly Pops Performance
Headhouse Plaza features Philly Pops Little Big Band performing Motown and R&B favorites.
## Hocus Pocus Screening
Bridget Foy’s hosts an outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus on the 200 block.
## Skate Park
Nocturnal Skateshop turns the 500 block into a pop-up skate park with exclusive Nike shoe launch.
## 50th Anniversary
The Wooden Shoe celebrates its 50th anniversary with live music, poetry readings and vendors on the 600 block.
## Beer Garden
Brauhaus Schmitz hosts fall beer garden festivities on the 700 block of South Street.
## Key takeaway

South Street District hosts a nine-block party event on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, replacing canceled Fall Fest with music, skate park, movie, and neighborhood celebrations.