October 30
Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. 3rd St. Through Jan. 5, 2025. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. AmRevMuseum.org or 215-253-6731. All tickets valid for two consecutive days. Children 5 and under free.
October 31
Halloween at the Library – From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Whitman Library. Candy and treats sponsored by the Friends of Whitman Library.
November 1
Gran Fiesta Los Muertos – Celebrate tradition, culture and remembrance at Day of the Dead in FDR Park. Participants will learn about the traditions and artistic practices of Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos. Stop by for art activities, performances and more. Free event.
November 2
SPHS 60th Reunion – South Philadelphia High School will hold its 60th class reunion luncheon for classes January/June 1964 and January 1965 on Nov. 2 at noon at the Waterfall Room, 2015 S. Water St. Tickets are $70 and include buffet dinner and music. Cash bar. For tickets and more information call Linda Lewandowski 215-271-1674, Anna Marie Rosato 856-371-7332 or Barbara MacCahery 267-335-7072.
November 2
‘La Famiglia’ with Mark Sfirri – From 11 a.m. to noon at the Museum for Art in Wood, 141 N. 3rd St., join a conversation with artist and woodturner Mark Sfirri for his current exhibition “Mark Sfirri: La Famiglia.” The artist will walk attendees through his installations of sculpture. Free event with a suggested $5 donation.
November 7
Oyster Fest – From 7-9 p.m. at the Reading Terminal Market, the exclusive, after-hours fundraiser features a dozen pairings of locally harvested oysters from the Barnegat Oyster Collective and locally sourced microbrews. For the first time, attendees can opt for a VIP ticket that includes wine pairings and access to a private seating area. This walk-around-style experience showcases over a dozen varieties of freshly shucked and succulent East Coast oysters and mignonettes paired with local craft beers provided by Molly Malloy’s. The event will offer an expanded food menu of New England clam chowder from Pearl’s Oyster Bar and oyster and andouille sausage gumbo from Beck’s Cajun Café as well as market-sourced small bites.
November 9-10
The British are back! – In the fall of 1777, Philadelphia was seized by the British and occupied for nine long months. The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate this little-known time in our city’s history as part of its annual living history event, Occupied Philadelphia. The Museum will offer guided neighborhood walking tours and family-friendly activities exploring what life was like while British forces controlled – or, for some people, liberated – Philadelphia. To commemorate Veterans Day, the Museum will also offer free admission to those currently serving in the military, veterans and Blue Star Families over Occupied Philadelphia Weekend and on Monday, Nov. 11.
November 14-17
Founder’s Weekend – Root Quarterly will host a weekend-long convening in the birthplace of American democracy the week after the American presidential election. Locations and times of events can be found at founders-weekend.com.
November 15
No Name Pops – at 7 p.m., Strings on Stage: A Comprehensive Pops Evening, featuring The No Name Pops String Quintet at The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany, 330 S. 13th St.
November 19
Pitch-A-Friend – at Sports & Social at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. This fun and inclusive night gives attendees an opportunity to deliver three to five-minute PowerPoint presentations about their great, single friends. Enjoy Sports & Socials great menu while mingling and learning about Philly’s singles.
November 23
Ms. Pat – The Emmy-nominated comedian, actress, author and host will bring her “Ms. Pat: The Hot & Flashy Tour” to the Live! Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. Ms. Pat is best known for “The Ms. Pat Show,” her Netflix standup comedy special “Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?” and multiple BET shows based on her real-life story of an inner-city drug dealer turned suburban mom. Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $29.99 and are available at Philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com, AXS.com and at Shop Live! in the hotel lobby.
December 14
No Name Pops – A Philly Holiday Spectacular, an afternoon of festive music and holiday cheer, taking place at 2 p.m. at Marian Anderson Hall, Kimmel Cultural Campus, 300 S. Broad St. Tickets at www.nonamepops.org.
March 1-9
Philadelphia Flower Show – at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show’s “Gardens of Tomorrow.” Renowned for its floral displays, garden landscapes and plant and botanical art competitions, this year’s exhibits invite you to explore the future through the eyes of visionary designers, expert gardeners and passionate green enthusiasts as they merge nature’s brilliance with human ingenuity. Guests will experience designs, ideas and inspiration on how to cultivate the possibilities of tomorrow through gardening. Tickets are on sale at tickets.phsonline.org.
