This weekend, trick-or-treat at the Philly Zoo, bring your four-legged friend to a spooky parade in Northern Liberties, or learn about Día de los Muertos at the Penn Museum. There are plenty of fun things to do this weekend in and around Philly.
Boo at the Zoo
EVENT: Boo at the Zoo
DATE/TIME: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Come for the trick-or-treating. Stay for the zoo animals. Philadelphia Zoo’s annual Halloween event is back with costumes, festive fall offerings, activities for kids and more.
PRICE: Included with admission
Hound-O-Ween
EVENT: Hound-O-Ween
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m.
WHERE: 700 Block of Second Street in Northern Liberties
DETAILS: The eighth annual Hound-O-Ween Fall Festival and Pet Costume Contest is back, and you’re invited. Pets will strut their stuff for the chance to win a $500 grand prize. There will also be vendors, music and raffle prizes.
PRICE: Free to attend
Día de los Muertos
EVENT: Día de los Muertos
DATE/TIME: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: Penn Museum, 3260 South St., Philadelphia
DETAILS: Celebrate and learn about Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead ,with special programming at Penn Museum. There will be a traditional ofrenda (alter), musical presentations and a community alter contest.
PRICE: Included with admission
Philadelphia Film Festival
EVENT: Philadelphia Film Festival
DATE: Through Sunday
WHERE: Multiple locations in Philadelphia
DETAILS: For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, the Philadelphia Film Festival is back at full capacity with more events, more special guests and more than 130 films. Catch the tail end of the festival and the selection of films you can see for free.
PRICE: Regular screenings are $17; more options are available
Light: Installations by Bruce Munro
EVENT: Light: Installations by Bruce Munro
DATE: On view evenings through Sunday
WHERE: Longwood Gardens, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square
DETAILS: Beginning at dusk, eight installations by Bruce Munro will light up Longwood Gardens for your viewing pleasure. The Field of Light has 18,000 illuminated bulbs and there will also be an Illuminated Fountain performance.
PRICE: Included with admission