The best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Happy Friday! Below are some of our favorite things to do in the Philadelphia area this weekend. We put out new Philly weekend plans for you every week, so you’ll always have something to do on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

You can always find our favorite activities of the weekend at inquirer.com/things-to-do. Have an event you’d like to feature in the Inquirer? Submit an event to our calendar.

(Art) What happens when you combine a fast paced painting competition with an interactive community event? You get Art Jawn, which celebrates the skills, speed and creativity of local painters and provides space for everyone to connect over art. Artists will compete in multiple rounds of competition while funds are raised to support Walls for Justice.

⌚️Oct. 30, 5-8p.m., 📍121 N. Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 cherrystreetpier.com/, 💵 Free

(Community) You’ll never have more fun than at this Prom Night gone wrong. One party-goer gets murdered and the entire party goes to chaos. It’s up to you to solve the crime before everyone is forced to permanently evacuate the dance floor. Your ticket includes a delicious dinner to keep you energized to crack the case.

⌚️Oct. 30, 7:30p.m., 📍5336 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa, 19144, 🌐 shop-pomelo.com, 💵 $90-160

(Community) It’s time to do the Time Warp, again. This performance puts a rock n’roll twist on this cult classic show. Local band BARS will be joined by special guests during this performance, which will be dedicated to the late Tim Curry.

⌚️Oct. 30, 6:30p.m., 📍435 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19123, 🌐 silkcityphilly.com, 💵 $15.26

(Community) South Street is getting spooky this Halloweekend. This day of festivities is perfect for the entire family, and includes candy crawls, a costume promenade, trunk-or-treating and more.

⌚️Oct. 31, 12-8p.m., 📍Participating businesses in the South Street Headhouse District, 🌐 southstreet.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Philly’s favorite radio personality is hosting the ultimate Halloween day party. Come wearing your best costume and you might walk away with a $1,000 prize.

⌚️Oct. 31, 5-9p.m., 📍699 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19123, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $28.52

(Community) Need a break to recover from another hectic week? Come color, craft and hang out with other women from around the region at Skhuykill River Park. Just bring your favorite creative project, snacks, and a blanket to sit on.

⌚️Oct. 31, 1-4p.m., 📍25 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19103, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 Free

(Community) This festival highlights South Asian culture, food and traditions. Don’t miss out on tremendous shopping from over 150 vendors, delicious cuisine from the area’s top South Asian restaurants and more.

⌚️Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 📍100 Station Ave., Oaks, Pa, 19456, 🌐 hifestival.com, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

(Community) Celebrate the vibrant cultural heritage of India through dance performances, lively discussions, spotlights of local artists and more. You’ll explore India’s music and dance history, all culminating in Diwali. You won’t want to miss this celebration of culture.

⌚️Oct. 14- Nov. 7, 📍3680 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19104, 🌐 pennlivearts.org, 💵 Varies by event

(Art) The Philadelphia Museum of Art houses one of the largest Marcel Duchamp collections in the world, and now you can see it for yourself. The collection is coming back to Philly after a brief tour and is arranged to show Duchamp’s evolution through cubism, dada and surrealism.

⌚️Oct. 10 - Jan. 31, 2027, 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 philamuseum.org, 💵 $35, includes museum admission

(Holiday) Not every little trick-or-treater needs to stay up past bedtime to celebrate Halloween. The Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park is hosting a daytime party with slime-making, live music, monster drawing, not-too-spooky storytime, and a “monster mash fashion show” where kids can show off their costumes. Ages 0–7.

⌚ Oct. 31, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 📍4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, Pa. 19131, 🌐 pleasetouchmuseum.org, 💵 $2–$24

(Roller skating) Philly Skate Plex in Northeast Philadelphia is keeping things more sweet than scary for its midday Halloween celebration. Kids can hit the rink in costume, compete in a costume contest, get their faces painted, try temporary tattoos, color, and collect plenty of candy. Ages 4–12.

⌚ Oct. 31, noon–3 p.m., 📍11586 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. 19116, 🌐 phillyskateplex.com, 💵 $14 admission; $6 skate rental

(Culture) Penn Live Arts brings the sounds and movement of India to the Annenberg Center in University City for a free afternoon of performances. Part of the larger Arts of India Festival, the celebration features live dance, South Asian fusion music, and a percussion demonstration to close out the festivities. Ages 4 and up.

⌚ Nov. 1, 1–4 p.m., 📍3680 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, 🌐 pennlivearts.org, 💵 Free

(Art/Culture) The Philadelphia Museum of Art celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, with a family-friendly afternoon of art and dance. Kids can create colorful lanterns, light catchers, and rangoli designs inspired by traditional Indian art before enjoying a Bollywood-style dance performance. Ages 3 and up.

⌚ Nov. 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pa. 19130, 🌐 philamuseum.org, 💵 Pay what you wish

(Art/Culture) South Ninth Street’s Italian Market fills with color, music, and celebration as Fleisher Art Memorial and the Association of Mexican Business Owners of Philadelphia honor Día de los Muertos. The afternoon block party includes a vibrant procession celebrating ancestors and loved ones who have died, bringing Mexican traditions to the heart of South Philly. All ages.

⌚ Nov. 1, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍South Ninth Street between Christian and Federal Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19147, 🌐 fleisher.org, 💵 Free

(Sports) Girls in fourth through ninth grades can give ultimate Frisbee a try at Edgely Ultimate Fields in Fairmount Park. Designed for beginners, this clinic introduces the basics of throwing, catching, and teamwork while helping young players build confidence and learn a sport that doesn’t always get the spotlight. Ages 9–15.

⌚ Nov. 1, 3–4 p.m., 📍4001 Edgely Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19131, 🌐 fastbreakphilly.com, 💵 $10

(Community) Chase, Marshall, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma, Everest, and Tracker are taking over the Please Touch Museum for the next few months. The traveling exhibit lets preschoolers tackle hands-on rescue missions that encourage teamwork and problem-solving, with plenty of photo ops alongside their favorite cartoon pups. Ages 2–7.

⌚ Oct. 7–Jan. 3, 2027, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, Pa. 19131, 🌐 pleasetouchmuseum.org, 💵 $2–$24

(Seasonal) The Philadelphia Zoo offers one of the city’s best excuses to break out the Halloween costumes early. Weekends bring giant skeletons, a Ferris wheel, pumpkin-eating animals, a trick-or-treat house, select early-morning access, and, naturally, more candy than any child needs. Ages 2–12.

⌚ Oct. 10–12, 17–18, 24–25, 31 and Nov. 1, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m., 📍3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, 🌐 philadelphiazoo.org, 💵 $8–$32

(Theater) It’s been a few years since sourpuss teenager Wednesday Addams became America’s sweetheart. At the Walnut Street Theatre, this musical send-up follows her latest predicament: She’s fallen in love with a perfectly respectable “normie,” and now their two very different families have to meet. Ages 12 and up.

⌚ Through Nov. 1, times vary, 📍825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, 🌐 walnutstreettheatre.org, 💵 $28–$130