The weekend is back and the weather isn’t going to stay this nice for much longer. Take this as an opportunity to get yourself outside and experience all of the cool things going on in Philly.
There are several outdoor festivals and flea markets this time of year. If shopping isn’t your thing, most of these events sell food and beer, too.
Cheap Date is your weekly guide to having an eventful weekend without spending too much money. Check out what’s going on this weekend:
Friday, 9.22
Chasing Trane
Hatfield House
A documentary about artist John Coltrane. Anyone who appreciates the power of music will enjoy this film.
4th Friday on Fabric Row
South Street Headhouse District
A night of extended business hours for shopping, art, music, and food. It’s the perfect time to get some fall goodies.
Oktoberfest
International House Philadelphia
Experience a day of getting to know your German roots, or learn about a new culture with German beer, food, music, and dancing.
Fall Festival
Spruce Street Harbor Park
An all-weekend event with live music, a petting zoo, pumpkin carving, and more. Also, local beers and cocktails will be served from the beer garden.
Paint the Pumpkin
Fox & Hound
Try your new favorite pumpkin shandy on tap followed up with some arts and crafts.
Saturday, 9.23
East Falls Flea Market
McMichael Park
Just minutes from Center City, you can check out this outdoor flea market. Shop antique and vintage pieces and be sure to stop by the beer garden.
Family Weekend: Pets in Prison
Eastern State Penitentiary
Learn how animals impact prisons around the world at this event. You will also be able to meet and adopt dogs.
Makers Market
The Schmidt’s Commons
One of the last Makers Markets this season. Beer garden, live music, and a ton of cool stuff to buy.
Harvest Fest 2017
Brewerytown Garden
Food, raffles, artists, and crafts. You can also bring a children’s coat to be donated and pay a discounted $10 admission.
Philadelphia Ratha Yatra and Festival of India
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Meditation, yoga, a magic show, and dance and musical performances. Fun for the entire family.
Sunday, 9.24
Puerto Rican Festival
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Celebrate the Puerto Rican culture in the Philadelphia community. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend.
Totally 80’s Craft Bazaar
Tattooed Mom
Relive the ’80s or experience it for the first time. Comic books, movies, video games, and more for sale.
Fall for the Arts Festival
Germantown Avenue
Each year, Chestnut Hill welcomes the Fall season with a festival filled with art, music, food, and shopping. Check out the rest of the fall festivals here.
Yoga in the Piazza
The Schmidt’s Commons
Outdoor yoga class given by Lauren Daddis. Be sure to bring your own mat and water bottle.
Monument Lab Sundays
Free Library of Philadelphia
Emeka Ogboh’s work is a combination of poetry and music that generates a 3D image. There are more events like this going on throughout the fall at the Free Library.