Free cultural events in Philadelphia

Art After Dark: Halloween Eve at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Fri 30 Oct, 18:00

Philadelphia Museum of Art

Put your name on the Guest List for an evening at one of Philadelphia’s most iconic cultural spaces. The museum’s popular Friday Nights series is getting a Halloween twist. Live DJs, specialty cocktails and an opportunity to explore the…

An Eye For An Eye Film Screening

Fri 30 Oct, 18:00

Village of Industry & Art

The Hamdeli Project & Middle East Center at UPenn are co-hosting a screening of An Eye For An Eye + Live Q&A with Director Tanaz Eshaghian and Producer, Cinematographer Gelareh Kiazand. The Q&A discussion will be led by Armaghan…

Scottish Dance Class (Beginner) 2026-10-30

Fri 30 Oct, 19:45

2111 Sansom St

Welcome to Scottish dancing! This class has live music and is open to beginners. Please come solo, with a partner, or with as many friends as you can drag along. Any comfortable shoes/clothing are appropriate, though you may wear a kilt…

FearLit 2026

Sat 31 Oct, 00:00

Venice Island Performing Arts Center

FearLit 2026 is Philadelphia’s inaugural horror and dark fiction literature conference, presented by Thrillerdelphia. Event Details • When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween) • Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Doors open at 11:15 AM) •…

10/ Sat 8am Strawberry morning outdoor (USTA-3.0+-3.5) Intermediate only

Sat 31 Oct, 08:00

Strawberry Mansion (fairmount park) -

Cost: $10 $10 donation will provide tennis balls and help support our tennis groups by keeping it active and alive. The cost also cover meetup website fees and future tennis equipments and etc We will get together and do a few volley and…

10/ Sat 8am Strawberry outdoor (USTA 2.5) Advance­ beginner only

Sat 31 Oct, 08:00

Strawberry Mansion (fairmount park) -

Cost: $10 $10 donation will provide tennis balls and help support our tennis groups by keeping it active and alive. The cost also cover meetup website fees and future tennis equipments and etc We will get together and do a few volley and…

LGBTQ+ Group Run/Walk

Sat 31 Oct, 08:00

Lloyd Hall Recreation Center

About Us: We're an LGBTQ+ run/walk club with an emphasis on women/nb/trans members. If that's for you, then come on through! We do not question anyone for showing up:) Meet us in front of Lloyd Hall for a group run or group walk! We hope…

10/ Sat 8am Strawberry morning outdoor(USTA 3.5 -4.0)Advanc­­­e Level only

Sat 31 Oct, 08:00

Strawberry Mansion (fairmount park) -

Cost: $10 $10 donation will provide tennis balls and help support our tennis groups by keeping it active and alive. The cost also cover meetup website fees and future tennis equipments and etc We will get together and do a few volley and…

Day 2 | Nikon Tour Philadelphia | ZR Day

Sat 31 Oct, 09:00

Maple Acres Farm Market

Join us at Maple Acres Farm Market for free Halloween video workshops! Pick the session that best fits your schedule. Step behind the camera to capture the beauty, heart, and excitement of autumn in Philadelphia. Designed for creators of…

Hora presencial de conversación en español (nivel intermedio-avanzado)

Sat 31 Oct, 11:45

Liberty Place Food Court

Ven a charlar con latinos, con gringos simpáticos que se creen latinos, y con estudiantes de español. Come socialize in Spanish with native speakers, Spanish students, and others interested in maintaining their Spanish skills. Only…

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Generational Exchange

Sun 1 Nov, 10:00

Barnes Foundation

Enjoy hands-on art activities, free access to the collection, and special performances of Cambodian classical and folk dances.

Philadelphia Style Program Tailored to Your Face

Sun 1 Nov, 10:00

929 South St

👔 Women's Style & Glow-Up: A Live Online Session Most style advice ignores the one thing everyone sees first: your face. This live online session shows how face shape and colouring decide which haircuts, frames, collars and colours work…

Philadelphia Glow-Up for Women Without Surgery

Sun 1 Nov, 10:00

2323 Race St

🧴 Improve Your Looks Without Surgery – Women's Session A live 60-minute session on Zoom, starting at this event's start time, about the non-surgical changes that make the biggest visible difference: skin, hair, brows, grooming, posture…

East Falls Kelly Drive Exploration

Sun 1 Nov, 10:00

Grace Kelly House

2 hours, 4-6 miles, some hills. The East Falls area of Philadelphia has interesting areas to explore including Kelly Drive, Jefferson University, Penn Charter School, a hidden part of the Wissahickon and some very interesting…

Day 3 | Nikon Tour Philadelphia | NIKKOR Z Lens Day

Sun 1 Nov, 11:00

Unique Photo

Join us at Unique Photo for free photography workshops! Pick the session that best fits your schedule. Push your creative approach, and capitalize on your first chance to try out the new Z5IIC with an advanced, hands-on workshop exploring…

Wissahickon Trail Takeover

Sun 1 Nov, 12:00

Wissahickon Trail Ridge Avenue

Calling all black girl environmentalists and sapphics! Join BGE x QueerTalk Philly for a Wissahickon Trail Takeover on Sunday November 1st from 12-4pm. This time we’ll also be celebrating the birthday of our hub lead Larissa, so we have a…

Quail Book Club

Sun 1 Nov, 14:30

Giovanni's Room Historical Marker

Shut Up & Write!® Fishtown

Sun 1 Nov, 15:00

Haraz Coffee House

Feeling stuck in your writing or writing routine? Want a change of scene, a time carved out to focus on your writing project, or a chance to meet other local writers? I myself have found that SUAW, as some of us call it, has addressed all…

How To Be a Happy Skeptic

Sun 1 Nov, 15:00

Philadelphia Ethical Society

Come join the Philly Stoa as we continue our series on How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic with Chapter 4: How to Tell Fact from Fiction. “To hasten to give assent to something erroneous is shameful in all things.” — Cicero, On Divination…

Philadelphia Naturally Sharp: Men's Style Guide

Sun 1 Nov, 18:00

2216 Bainbridge St

👔 Sharpen Your Look: A Men's Style Session A live 60-minute session on Zoom, starting at this event's start time, about choosing what suits YOUR face: the haircut, glasses frames, necklines and colours that balance your face shape and…