From the city of Reading to the Delaware River, festivals of all kinds are afoot.
So don’t fret if you can’t make it to Munich for a stein and a pretzel this weekend. Oktoberfest kicks off on South Street Saturday, but there’s even more beer-centric festivals in the suburbs, too.
For less raucous goings-on, enjoy the beautiful weekend at Spruce Street Harbor and soak up the feeling of fall at its Fall Fest — even though the weather may not be quite there yet.
DATE: Friday to Sunday
WHERE: Spruce Street Harbor Park, Philadelphia
DETAILS: To celebrate the first day of autumn, the Spruce Street Harbor Park has a packed weekend of events. On Friday, there will be free bachata and salsa lessons. On Saturday, there will be live music, pop-up markets, jewelry making, printmaking and more. On Sunday, there will be more pop-up markets, a pop-up play, a children’s book reading and more live music.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Conshohocken Funfest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Fayette Street between First and Sixth avenues, Conshohocken
DETAILS: This event for all ages includes live music, food and a variety of vendors. The event was established in 1993 and has been a community tradition ever since.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: MANAfest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Main Street, Manayunk
DETAILS: This festival is a full day of music, fall activities, food, and craft vendors for the whole family.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Philadelphia’s Official Viewing Party of the 71st Emmy Awards
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Grand Salle at The Met Philadelphia, 858 N. Broad St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Wear your red carpet attire and enjoy catered food and drinks while watching a simulcast of the 71st Emmys at The Met Philly.
PRICE: General admission is $100; VIP is $171
DATE/TIME: Saturday, noon to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 700 block of South Street
DETAILS: Hosted by Brauhaus Schmitz, this all-day festival features German foods, beers, dancers and decorations.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Boyertown Oktoberfest
DATE/TIME: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Town Center, Boyertown
DETAILS: Enjoy German music, entertainment, beer, wine, crafters and more.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Pennsylvania Dutch Brewers Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Reading Liederkranz, 143 Spook Lane, Reading
DETAILS: This is a dog-friendly brewfest featuring beers and hard ciders from 40-plus local and regional brewers. Tickets include unlimited drink samples, an authentic German dinner, a souvenir glass, and the opportunity to vote for your favorite beer.
PRICE: Advance tickets are $35
DATE: Runs through Nov. 9
WHERE: Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Terror Behind the Walls consists of six haunted attractions throughout the penitentiary. Participants are in for a scare as they walk through the Blood Yard, Infirmary, Machine Shop, Lock Down, Break Out and Quarantine.
PRICE: General admission starts at $24 but varies depending on dates and times
EVENT: Museum Day
DATE: Saturday
WHERE: Nearly a dozen museums in Philadelphia, plus more in suburbs
DETAILS: Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country will provide free admission to anyone with a Museum Day ticket. You can only download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free admission for two people.
PRICE: Free
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Starts at Unite Fitness Rittenhouse, 20th and Ranstead streets, Philadelphia
DETAILS: Run to help raise awareness and fund rainforest preservation and reforestation. The 3½ miles through iconic landmarks is broken up with four strength stations. You won’t know the exercise or number of reps until you get to each station.
PRICE: Free to run; donations encouraged
EVENT: 5th annual Bucks County Dragon Boat Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Core Creek Park, Langhorne
DETAILS: This event offers the chance to watch racing teams go head-to-head in friendly competition. It is family-friendly and will include vendors and cultural presentations.
PRICE: Free to watch
EVENT: Philly AIDS Thrift Block Party
DATE/TIME: Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Philly AIDS Thrift, 710 S. Fifth St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate Philly AIDS' 14th anniversary with a live DJ, a dunk tank, a moon bounce, face painting, carnival games, food trucks, and a pie-eating contest.
PRICE: Free to attend