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.

(Movies) The Asian American film festival is back and celebrating its 19th year spotlighting Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander films, performance art, music and storytelling. This year’s festival focuses on LGBTQ+, Iranian and Filipino stories, including an impressive lineup of 5 world premieres, 9 East Coast premieres and 30 Philadelphia premieres.

⌚️Nov. 5-15, 📍Various locations, 🌐 paaff2026.eventive.org, 💵 $150-300

(Art) For 50 years, this craft show has celebrated amazing hand-crafted art and the talented makers and artists who create it. This year, 195 artists will be exhibiting over 13 different categories with handmade jewelry, textiles, and mixed media on display and available for purchase. You’ll have the chance to shop and support independent artists and craftspeople.

⌚️Nov. 6-8, 📍1101 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19107, 🌐 pmacraftshow.org/, 💵 $10-25

(Community) Nothing marks the start of fall like sweater weather and apple picking. Come enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, delicious foods filled with incredible apple flavors. And, of course, pick your own apples to take home and create your favorite fall treats and snacks.

⌚️Nov. 7 & 8, 11a.m. - 6p.m., 📍2400 Street Rd., New Hope, Pa, 18938, 🌐 peddlersvillage.com, 💵 Free Admission and parking, pay-as-you-go food and attractions

(Community) Looking to get your steps in and take in Philly’s gorgeous fall foliage? Join free walkers for a scenic walk through the city through Fairmount Park, the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive. The walk is planned to cover 13-26 miles, with plenty of stopping points along the way.

⌚️Nov. 7, 8:30a.m., 📍2929 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19104, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 Free

(Music) Prepare to be transformed to Revolutionary era Philadelphia at this concert. Historical musicians The Ministers of Apollo will perform in the Cliveden drawing room with a selection of pieces from the Revolutionary era.

⌚️Nov. 7, 12-4 p.m., 📍6401 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa,. 19144, 🌐 cliveden.org/, 💵 Free

(Community) Join Philly’s annual salute and show of appreciation to the service men and women of the armed forces. After the parade, enjoy a free festival at Eakins Oval packed with live music, food and more celebration.

⌚️Nov. 8, 12p.m.,📍21st St. & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, Pa, 19130, 🌐 phillyveteransparade.org/, 💵 Free

(Art) Most people know Isaiah Zagar, the iconic artist behind Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, for his vibrant mosaic art, but he was also a printmaker. Come take a closer look at Isaiah’s woodblock prints, and create your own. You’ll be instructed by Philly-based artist Noelle Barrett and create your own vibrant print to take home.

⌚️Nov. 8, 12-4p.m., 📍1020 South St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19147, 🌐 southstreet.com/, 💵 $8-15

(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

(Theater) Little theatergoers become part of the story at Curio Theatre Company in West Philly. This interactive “make-partake” production brings an Ashanti folktale from Ghana to life, inviting kids to create props, sound effects, and even weather patterns as they help a clever spider on his quest to become a storytelling god. Ages 3 and up.

⌚ Nov. 6–22, times vary, 📍4740 Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19143, 🌐 curiotheatre.org, 💵 $10–$20

(Seasonal) There’s no shortage of apples at Peddler’s Village in Bucks County, where the annual festival serves up all kinds of apple-inspired treats alongside a packed weekend of family activities. Kids can try face painting, sand art, slime-making, and gel blaster battles, visit a petting zoo, and catch juggling and live music. There’s even a pie-eating contest for those who haven’t had enough apples. All ages.

⌚ Nov. 7–8, 11 a.m.–6 p.m., 📍Route 202 and Street Road, Lahaska, Pa. 18931, 🌐 peddlersvillage.com, 💵 Free admission; food and activities pay-as-you-go

(Science) Bigfoot might still be a mystery, but some creatures once thought to be mythical turned out to be very real. At the Wagner Free Institute of Science in North Philly, families can learn about animals like the okapi, giant squid, and platypus through hands-on activities, including a mystery box, animal footprint crafts, and a scavenger hunt. Kids can even invent their own mysterious creatures. Ages 3 and up.

⌚ Nov. 7, noon–4 p.m., 📍1700 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19121, 🌐 wagnerfreeinstitute.org, 💵 Free

(Theater) A lost duck named Bell needs help finding her family along the Schuylkill River, and young audience members get to guide her through Philadelphia along the way. Presented at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, this interactive, sensory-rich performance invites kids to use props from a goody bag as Bell rides SEPTA, boards an airplane, and explores the city. No shushing required. Ages 1–8.

⌚ Nov. 8, 11 a.m.–noon and 1–2 p.m., 📍2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pa. 19130, 🌐 philamuseum.org, 💵 Free–$30

(Art) Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens on South Street is getting hands-on with printmaking. Artist Noelle Barrett will show families how to use a ballpoint pen and a foam plate to create their own printing blocks, then turn those designs into colorful prints. It’s a simple, kid-friendly art project with plenty of room for creativity, all surrounded by Isaiah Zagar’s dazzling mosaics. Ages 4 and up.

⌚ Nov. 8, noon–4 p.m., 📍1020 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147, 🌐 phillymagicgardens.org, 💵 Free–$15

(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