Barnes Foundation
The Barnes is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution that houses an unparalleled art collection and organizes special exhibits and public programming. See below for some event highlights.

• PECO Free First Sunday Family Day | First Sunday of every month | 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. | This event offers no-cost admission to the collection galleries as well as an array of family-friendly activities, including arts and crafts, musical performances, and interactive workshops.
• First Friday | First Friday of every month | 6-9 p.m. | Enjoy an evening of art, live music, cocktails, and access to the collection at our monthly First Friday mixer. New for 2024, the Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation will be partnering with award-winning Philadelphia Chefs for inspired, one-night-only pop-up dinners. 

2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215.278.7000

Bridgette Mayer Gallery: Flight, Solo Exhibition by Allen Bentley | Through October 25  | Flight features all new paintings and drawings that celebrate Bentley's appreciation for ballet and contemporary dance. Using bold, gestural mark-making inspired by live dance performances, Bentley captures the passion, vulnerability, and strength imbued in artform. 
215.413.8893, 709 Walnut St. 

Beat The Bomb 
Ongoing | Choose from 1-hour Bomb Missions, where teams of 4 to 6 suit up in hazmat gear, dodge lasers and crack codes. 
1218 Chestnut St. 

 Photo credit: Anders Sune Berg, Galleri Nicolai Wallner

The Fabric Workshop and Museum
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art museum devoted both to the creation and presentation of innovative works of art. Below are some of their offerings.

• The Living Temple: The World of Moki Cherry |
  Through April 12 | Step inside The Living Temple—a vibrant retrospective celebrating the boundary‑breaking Swedish artist and designer Moki Cherry (1943–2009), whose life was her canvas. From colorful textiles, costumes, and posters to ceramics, video, and sound, Moki’s work dissolves the line between home and stage, art and everyday life.
• Hands-On Screenprinting and Studio Tour | Saturdays | Explore the facilities and learn about the printing process, browse artist designs from archives, and make your own print to take home.     

1214 Arch St., 215.561.8888

Lucky Strike: Night Strike Unlimited Bowling 
Sunday - Wednesday | Enjoy our $21.99 unlimited bowling Night Strike special. Sunday starting at 6 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday starting at 8 p.m. Shoe rental is included.
1336 Chestnut St., 215.545.2471 

Mural Arts: Center City Tours 
Weave through the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia, getting great views of the city by foot, by vehicle, by train, or virtually! Take in the iconic imagery that makes us the Mural Capital of the World and learn about Philly’s beautiful visual history from professional tour guides. 
Various locations, 215.685.0750 

Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen and Boléro
October 9-12 | In this timeless tale of passion and peril, the seductive Carmen captures the hearts of two men, igniting a love triangle that spirals towards tragedy. Philadelphia Ballet’s Carmen—choreographed by The Ruth and A. Morris Williams, Jr. Artistic Director Angel Corella—is a raw and riveting exploration of desire, freedom, and betrayal, brought to life through the power and intensity of the dancers, and set to Georges Bizet’s iconic operatic score.
Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.

Photo by E. Frizzelle for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®

Philadelphia Film Society: 34th Annual Philadelphia Film Festival  
October 16-26 | See the most anticipated, critically acclaimed feature-length, narrative, documentary, and short films from around the globe, all Philadelphia premieres. 
Film Society Center, 1412 Chestnut St. and other locations   

Philadelphia Museum of Art

• Friday Night Lounge | Every Friday | 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Come join Philly’s art world when it shows up and shows out every Friday night.
• Pay What You Wish Admission | First Sunday of each month | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pay whatever amount you’d like for general admission to the museum. This does not include ticketed exhibitions and special programs. 

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, 215.763.8100

Strangeloves: Painting with a Twist  
Available daily | Experience painting while you enjoy your favorite food and beverages.  
216 S 11th St., 215.873.0404 

Topside Tavern: Comedy Open Mic 
Thursdays | 8:30 p.m. | Sign-ups begin at 8:30 and the show starts at 9 p.m. 
10 S. 20th St.,445.223.1155 

Vinyl: Live Band Karaoke 
Thursdays | 8 p.m. | Philly’s Original Live Band Karaoke Band has been selling out locally every weekend for over a decade—and now we’re bringing the party to Vinyl every Thursday. 
215 S 15th St., 215.914.8116 

Ensemble Arts Philly: Family Discovery Series | Offering a wide variety of live shows that will surely capture the attention of kids of all ages, the 2025-2026 lineup includes Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert, Halloween Spectacular and more.

Open Streets: West Walnut | Returning on September 7 and running every Sunday through October 12, Open-Streets: West Walnut invites people of all ages to stroll one of the city’s most popular shopping corridors, car-free, with ambient entertainment and kid-friendly fun.

Puttshack | Vibrant indoor mini golf restaurant and bar with a modern tech-infused flare. | 1625 Chestnut St.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade | Entertainment facility offering food, bowling, arcade games and more. | 1001 Market St.

Sister Cities Park | Green space in the center of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a Children’s Discovery Garden, splash fountain, pond and seasonal programming. | 210 N. 18th St.

Photo courtesy of Ensemble Arts Philly