THINGS TO DO

Fall guide: All the festivals around Philadelphia this weekend

Plus a night with Mrs. Claus for the kids.

Plus a night with Mrs. Claus for the kids.

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Philadelphia magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival, Thursday, November 7th 

Philadelphia magazine’s Whiskey & Fine Spirits Festival returns to Lincoln Financial Field this year. Enjoy more than 250 premium whiskies, scotches, vodkas, gins, rums, tequilas, cordials and handcrafted cocktails.

Between sips, savor bites from Philly’s favorite restaurants while enjoying interactive spirit lounges, entertainment and more.


Oyster Fest, Thursday, November 7th

Oyster Fest is an after-hours event at Reading Terminal Market that features a walk-around style experience showcasing over a dozen varieties of freshly-shucked and succulent, East Coast oysters and mignonettes paired with locally sourced craft beers provided by Molly Malloy’s Kitchen & Bar. There’s also an expanded menu of New England Clam Chowder prepared by Pearl’s Oyster Bar, oyster & andouille sausage gumbo prepared by Beck’s Cajun Cafe and market-sourced small bites. 

New this year, an elevated VIP Experience sponsored by Pearl’s Oyster Bar, which includes oyster & wine pairings, a raw bar, and private lounge setting with full event access. Tickets are $150 for General Event Admission and $175 for the VIP Experience. 

    Photo by R. Kennedy for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
 
 

A Night with Mrs. Claus at Peddler’s Village, Friday, November 8th 

Celebrate the season with Mrs. Claus on Friday, November 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Giggleberry Fair, Peddler’s Village’s indoor family fun center. The free evening for families will include a meet-and-greet with Mrs. Claus, letter writing to Santa, Holiday craft-making, and a carousel ride and storytime with Mrs. Claus.

No advance reservations necessary. Just show up at Giggleberry Fair with your brightest holiday smiles.

      

Philadelphia Street Food Festival, Saturday, November 9th

The 2024 Philadelphia Street Food Festival is invading Xfinity Live! on Saturday, November 9th. This free event will feature Philadelphia’s best food trucks and iconic restaurants with all food items priced at $5 or less, allowing guests to sample a wide range of flavors and options from over 25 vendors. Come for the food, stay for the fun as there will be tons of live entertainment, activations and more.


Food Truck Frenzy, Saturday, November 9th 

Come out for a food-tastic day at Linvilla Orchards from 11am to 4pm. Tickets are not required to come out for the food truck frenzy with over two dozen food trucks participating. If you would like to take a hayride or a train ride, you can purchase tickets in advance. Ship Bottom Brewery will also be in the Beer Garden serving a variety of beers for guests to enjoy. 

      

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Michelle Boyles

Michelle has enjoyed a successful career as a writer and editor for myriad print/online publications over the years covering a wide range of sectors. An area native, she has her finger on the pulse of Philly’s Entertainment sector.