PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — It’s 75 degrees and we’re already thinking about Halloween. Kick off the spooky season at Nightmare Before Tinsel, grab a stein at South Street’s Oktoberfest, or explore the many art markets across the city.
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EVENT: Nightmare Before Tinsel
DATE/TIME: Opens Friday at 4 p.m.
WHERE: 116 S. 12th St., Center City
DETAILS: Witching hour approaches with the return of Nightmare Before Tinsel, a Halloween-themed pop-up bar. Enjoy frights and flights, seasonal fall beers, and more for the start of spooky season.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Arts Launch 2021
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., Center City
DETAILS: After an 18-month closure, the Avenue of the Arts is celebrating the return of in-person arts with free live performances from The Philadelphia Orchestra, Hip Hop Fundamentals, Ballet X and more, plus other fun activities.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Feria del Barrio 2021
DATE/TIME: Sunday, 12 to 3 p.m.
WHERE: North Fifth Street between Huntingdon and Somerset streets, North Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate Latin Heritage Month and culture in North Philadelphia with plenty of music, dancing, food and more. The festival has taken place for 37 years but was canceled last year due to COVID-19, so organizers are excited to see it return.
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: 7th Annual One Africa! One Nation! Uhuru Book Fair and Marketplace
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Clark Park, 43rd and Chester streets, West Philadelphia
DETAILS: Uhuru’s book fair and marketplace returns to Clark Park with a children’s circle, live music, speakers and more than 100 vendors. The theme of the event is “Black Community Control of Education” and how to “organize the community for solutions to the disparities in education in the Black community through self-determination.”
PRICE: Free to attend
EVENT: Punk Rock Flea Market
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sheet Metal Workers Local 19, 1301 S. Columbus Blvd., South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Shop for vintage clothing, records, crafts and more at this outdoor Punk Rock Flea Market. One ticket is good for a whole weekend of shopping.
PRICE: $5 for entry
EVENT: XPoNential Music Festival
DATE: Friday through Sunday
WHERE: Camden Waterfront
DETAILS: For more than a decade, XPoNential Music Festival has brought up-and-coming artists to the Camden Waterfront. The three-day event includes performances from Cory Henry, Strand of Oaks, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and more.
PRICE: $170 for three-day passes; single-day passes are available
EVENT: Center City Restaurant Week
DATE: Through Sept. 30
WHERE: Various restaurants in Center City
DETAILS: Many popular restaurants in Center City will be offering $25 prix fixe lunches and $40 dinners for indoor dining, outdoor dining and takeout.
PRICE: Prix fixe
EVENT: Oktoberfest
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: 700 block of South Street, South Philadelphia
DETAILS: Oktoberfest on South Street is back and has had a whole week of events leading up to the festival. Enjoy German beer and food, live music, and more.
PRICE: Pay as you go
EVENT: Weirdo: The East Kensington Arts and Oddities Festival
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 2 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Kensington Community Food Co-op, 2670 Coral St., Kensington
DETAILS: Experience some weird art at this special festival in Kensington that celebrates everything strange and beautiful. There will be music, food and beer, interactive art, activities for the kids, and more.
PRICE: Pay as you go