It’s the season of cozy flannels, spooky festivals and pumpkin-flavored everything — well, whenever Mother Nature decides to drop the temperature below 80 degrees.
Aside from pre-October festivities, this weekend is your last chance to enjoy Spruce Street Harbor Park before it closes for the season, as well as the final runway shows for Philly Fashion Week at the newly opened Fashion District.
In this edition of The KYW To-Do List, you'll find a wide variety of things to do in Philly and the burbs this weekend. Listen to our top picks below.
FOOD/DRINKS
DATE/TIME: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Pennhurst Asylum, 250 Service St., Spring City
DETAILS: There will be all-you-can-eat barbecue and craft beer for sampling and purchase. There will also be haunted tours of Pennhurst Asylum.
PRICE: Advanced general admission tickets are $34.95; day-of general admission tickets are $40
EVENT: Philly Pizza Crawl
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 2 p.m.
WHERE: Registration starts at JJ Bootleggers, 35 S. Second St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: It’s the cheesiest crawl of the year. You can get discounted pizza specials — your first slice is free — and deals on drinks at participating venues with your wristband.
PRICE: General admission tickets are $20; VIP admission tickets are $50
EVENT: Ardmore Oktoberfest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Schauffele Plaza, Downtown Ardmore
DETAILS: Enjoy German beers, ciders and food. There will be live entertainment and activities for the whole family.
PRICE: Pay as you go; VIP beer garden option for $50
EVENT: Apple Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Linvilla Orchards, 137 W. Knowlton Road, Media
DETAILS: Pick your own vegetables and fruits — specifically, apples — during the height of the season. There will be a pie-eating contest, hay rides, train rides, pony rides, live music, and other entertainment for the whole family.
PRICE: Pay as you go
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: 69th Street Transportation Center, 6901 Market St., Upper Darby
DETAILS: Dozens of restaurants and food vendors will provide a variety of international cuisine. There will be live performances, including a Parade of Nations ceremony with flags representing the countries of township residents.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Philly Music Fest
DATE: Friday and Saturday
WHERE: World Cafe Live
DETAILS: Support the music scene in Philadelphia with a showcase of up-and-coming artists. There will be local chefs, craft beer and distilleries making cocktails. The organization itself is a nonprofit that supports local musicians, music venues and music education programs. The festival concludes at World Cafe Live with nearly 20 performances.
PRICE: Tickets range from $25 to $30 per show; two-day $50 pass available
EVENT: Fall for the Arts Festival
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove and Rex avenues, Chestnut Hill
DETAILS: There will be more than 150 distinctive vendors and artists, featuring glass-blowing, hand-weaving and spinning, jewelry production, black-smithing, oil painting, and paper art. There will also be antique and classic cars, a children's zone, live music, and food and drink.
PRICE: Free to attend
DATE/TIME: Friday, 4 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
DETAILS: Drink Dino Drafts inside the museum's famous Dinosaur Hall next to a 40-foot-long T. rex. There will be board games, food and drinks for purchase.
PRICE: Pay-what-you-wish admission
EVENT: Philly Fashion Week
DATE: Friday and Saturday
WHERE: Fashion District Philadelphia, 801 Market St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: The newly opened Fashion District is the main venue for this event. The week of fashion concludes with runway shows, hands-on activities and special panels.
PRICE: Tickets vary anywhere from $20 to $125
GET OUTDOORS
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: La Salle University, 1900 Olney Ave., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Philadelphia’s World Cup-style soccer tournament will be in its semifinal round. Teams from more than 50 different countries have been competing for the championship title, which will be decided on Oct. 12.
PRICE: Free
EVENT: Philly Nature Fall Fest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate Urban National Wildlife Refuge Day and River Days with archery, fishing, kayaking, guided walks, crafts, trolley tours, hands-on activities, food and music.
PRICE: Free
EVENT: Pictures in the Park: "Hocus Pocus"
DATE/TIME: Friday, 7 p.m.
WHERE: Sister Cities Park, 210 N. 18th St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Watch “Hocus Pocus” under the stars. The first 100 guests to arrive will get free popcorn. The Sister Cities Cafe will offer meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Puerto Rican Day Parade
DATE/TIME: Sunday, noon to 3 p.m.
WHERE: 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate Latino culture at an iconic Philadelphia location. The parade typically draws around 1,500 marchers and more than 5,000 attendees.
PRICE: Free to attend
LAST CHANCE: End of season for Spruce Street Harbor Park
DATE: Closes Sunday
WHERE: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia
DETAILS: This is the last weekend you can enjoy the hammocks, food, beer garden and boardwalk attractions at the park until 2020. Kids can have some fun at the final PopUpPlay, while adults can browse the Art Star Pop Up Market or pick from a selection of brews for a discounted $5 each.
PRICE: Free to attend