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Things to do this weekend

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129 things to do in Philadelphia this weekend

Oct 02–Oct 04 · Philadelphia, PA

By the Dayfari editors · Updated for the weekend of Oct 02–Oct 04

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1free

CAD 19.49tickets from

Satbusiest day

Here's the thing about Philadelphia this time of year: October weekends fill up fast, and this one (Oct 02–Oct 04) is no exception. 129 events made the calendar, so we read through every one and kept the five worth your time.

What caught our eye: Music leads the weekend with 36 events, and 1 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're new to Philadelphia: Temple University is hosting 11 events this weekend alone — it's as good a starting point as any.

Good to know this weekend

Saturday is the busiest day — 65 events.
1 events are free — no ticket needed.
Cheapest ticketed event starts at CAD 19.49.
Temple University hosts 11 events — the weekend's busiest venue.
Music leads the weekend with 36 events.

Our top picks

Friday · Science & Technology

2026 National Research Conference at Penn

Friday, October 02, 2026
Houston Hall

Low-effort, high-reward Friday: Science & Technology at Houston Hall. File under: no excuses to stay in.

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Saturday · Health & Wellness

2026 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Summit

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing

Health & Wellness fans, Saturday is your night: Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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Sunday · Hobbies & Special Interest

Apex TCG Show: Card Show - King of Prussia, PA

Sunday, October 04, 2026
the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hobbies & Special Interest fans, Sunday is your night: the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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Friday · Community

Ambler Campus: Wellness Day

Friday, October 02, 2026
Temple University

The Friday plan writes itself: Community at Temple University. Set a reminder in the Dayfari app so you don't sleep on it.

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Saturday · Charity & Causes

2nd Annual Ithaca 1906 Educational Fund Top Golf Event

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Topgolf King of Prussia

Charity & Causes fans, Saturday is your night: Topgolf King of Prussia is the place. Worth circling on the calendar.

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The full lineup

Every event on in Philadelphia this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 38 events

— 2026 National Research Conference at Penn
Houston Hall
— Ambler Campus: Wellness Day
Temple University
— Art History Colloquium: Alexandra Schoolman
Temple University
— Brilliant Backbends
Three Queens Yoga
— Crystal Spiders, Mean Green, Full Bush
Nikki Lopez Philly · Tickets from CAD 19.49.
— Fall 2026 Economics Seminar Series: Jeanna Kenney
Temple University
— Freestyle Night at MOSHULU with a Live Performance by Stefanie Bennett
Moshulu
— Friday Production Foundations Workshops
Temple University
— Girl from the North Country
Arden Theatre Company
— It's A 2000's Party: Wilmington
The Queen
— Joe Matarese Live at Studio 67 In Medford, NJ
Studio 67 Medford
— Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— Jonathan van Halem (The Tonight Show)
Next In Line Comedy
— Klein GO: Foundations of Democracy in Washington D.C. Information Session
Temple University
— Knocked Loose & Denzel Curry
Stateside Live Philadelphia
— LikeMinded at Fitler-October
Fitler Club
— Loudon Wainwright III
The Queen
— Macbeth
Temple University
— Mamma Mia! (Touring)
Academy of Music - PA
— Maria Bamford
Kimmel Cultural Campus
— Messer Chups
Nikki Lopez Philly · Tickets from CAD 26.15.
— Murder on the Titanic.
Joseph Ambler Inn
— Ninajirachi (18+)
Franklin Music Hall
— Painting with Plants
Cherry Street Pier
— Philadelphia's Premier Real Estate & Wellness Networking Experience
Philadelphia School of Massage & Bodywork
— Plastic Cup Boyz
Punch Line Philly
— Prince of Eden (21+)
MilkBoy Philadelphia
— Public Image Ltd.
Union Transfer
— Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour
The Fillmore Philadelphia
— Suites - Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— TCNJ Hockey Ice Breaker - TCNJ vs. William Patterson
CURE Insurance Arena
— The Addams Family (Touring)
Walnut Street Theatre
— The Late(ish) Poetry Show - October Edition
PhilaMOCA
— The Mountain Jam Band (21+)
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
— Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre
— Y2K NIGHT Hosted by @ROSCOEDASH !
Vera Cherry Hill
— Yachtley Crew- All Ages (under 16 with adult)
Keswick Theatre
— beabadoobee: The Powerlines Tour
The Liacouras Center

Saturday — 65 events

— 2026 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Summit
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
— 2nd Annual Ithaca 1906 Educational Fund Top Golf Event
Topgolf King of Prussia
— Ambler in Bloom 2026: Rooted in the Elements
Temple University
— Anthony Locascio
Punch Line Philly
— Anything But Human: Halloween Bus Crawl
Wilson's Pub
— Big Wig Mean Girls Brunch: The Ultimate Drag Experience
Punch Line Philly
— Blue Line Buddies - MUST HAVE TICKET TO GAME
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— Blue x White Scrimmage
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— Brandon Reilly , Latewaves , Julian Rosen
Nikki Lopez Philly · Tickets from CAD 26.15.
— CEHD at Undergraduate Open House
Temple University
— Ceremony w/ Poison Ruin
Union Transfer
— Crafted & Drafted
Triple Bottom Brewing
— D.O.A.N. (EP Listening Party)
MilkBoy South Street
— DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: The Party! - Philadelphia, PA
Ground Floor
— DIY Pumpkin Succulent Planter
Primex Garden Center
— Deep Rest & Nervous System Reset: A Sound & Somatic Experience
DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia
— Drive Fore Type 1 Diabetes, The Nation One Classic
Links Golf Club
— Electric Trade Parade
401 Kings Hwy N
— Evening of Blissful Kirtan & Inspiring Yoga Storytelling
Three Queens Yoga
— Everything Everything - Get To Heaven, 10th Anniversary
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
— FBCJ Whole Woman Worship Conference
RiverWinds Community Center
— Fall Hike & Heal: Regulate & Release
Hazel & Oak
— Flyers Pregame Tours - MUST HAVE TICKET TO GAME
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— For the Culture: Healing Families. Transforming Generations.
300 4th St
— Get It Out The Mud Networking Conference
4200 E City Ave
— Girl from the North Country
Arden Theatre Company
— Graham Nash
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
— HUM: An Evening of Poetry and Celebration
Fidget
— High 5 Tunnel - MUST HAVE TICKET TO GAME
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— Holistic Health & Healing Expo - Cherry Hill, NJ Oct 3, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia
— INOHA
Theatre of Living Arts
— Jay Rider Events Presents "Celebration of Music"
Reserve Lounge
— Jermaine Dolly & Friends
The Liacouras Center
— Kraze KPOP (18+)
The Queen
— Latino Fitness Collective Presents: Latino Power Hour
Evolve Fitness PHL
— Livestream: 2026 Living Beyond Breast Cancer Summit
VIRTUAL (In-person component held at Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing)
— Macbeth
Temple University
— Make & Take: Flower Power Pumpkins
508 Lakeland Rd
— Mamma Mia! (Touring)
Academy of Music - PA
— Masterworks Concert Series - SPSO 55th Season 2026-27
Calvary Baptist Church
— Philadelphia Flyers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— Philadelphia, PA - Golden Ghouls Drag Brunch - Brass Tap
The Brass Tap
— Philly 17.76 mile Heritage Trail Freedom Walk
Franklin Square
— Plastic Cup Boyz
Punch Line Philly
— Post Game Slap Shot - MUST HAVE TICKET TO GAME
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— Pretty + Protected: A Safety, Confidence & Self-Care Experience
Sistah Scents
— Primepoint Social Pass - MUST HAVE TICKET TO GAME
Xfinity Mobile Arena
— REGGAE MEETS SOCA IN PHLLY
VOIX Karaoke
— Second Annual PHall PHundraiser
Indy Hall Clubhouse
— Shiverfest
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
— Stories Served™: Lights, Camera, Literacy™ — LEFT BEHIND Film Screening
Moore College of Art & Design
— Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
The Fillmore Philadelphia
— Temple Theaters: Macbeth
Temple University
— The Addams Family (Touring)
Walnut Street Theatre
— The Naked Comedy Show: Best Stand-up Comedy without Pants in Philadelphia
Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club
— The Toxhards (21+ Event)
MilkBoy Philadelphia
— Toody Cole
Underground Arts
— Towa Bird
The Foundry
— Vic DiBitetto - All Ages (Mature Content)
Keswick Theatre
— Villanova Wildcats Football vs. Morgan State Bears Football
Villanova Stadium
— WDAS INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVE SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY
Harrah's Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
— Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre
— Wild, Crawly & Cool (All Ages)
Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
— Work Smarter: The AI Advantage
Aloft Philadelphia Downtown
— wave to earth - the pieces tour
The Met Presented by Highmark

Sunday — 26 events

— Apex TCG Show: Card Show - King of Prussia, PA
the Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton
— Asha Banks: something inbetween tour
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
— Avery Cochrane: Weapons Of Iridescence Tour
The Foundry
— Birds & Bars: Eagles vs. Rams Watch Party
Fabrika
— ButtTootKing (under 16 with adult)
Keswick Theatre
— Chocolate Mindfulness & Mocktails
Bar Palmina
— DRAG BRUNCH AT BRIDGET FOY'S
Bridget Foy's
— Garam Masala : #1 Desi Dating Show (*BYOB)
Next In Line Comedy
— Girl from the North Country
Arden Theatre Company
— Josh Joplin Group, Valley Lodge
Nikki Lopez Philly · Tickets from CAD 28.31.
— Land of the Free: Celebrating 250 Years of Hungarian-American Friendship
Museum of the American Revolution
— Mamma Mia! (Touring)
Academy of Music - PA
— Max Higgins @ Tattooed Mom (Philly)
Tattooed Mom
— Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Rams
Lincoln Financial Field
— Plastic Cup Boyz
Punch Line Philly
— R&B COMEDY NIGHT: LIVE AT THE COMEDY ROOM {3YEAR ANNIVERSARY}
The Cigar Code
— Rise Against - Ricochet 2026
The Fillmore Philadelphia
— Robert Ellis (21+ Event)
MilkBoy Philadelphia
— Russian Circles w/ Pelican
Union Transfer
— Singles Ages 40s & 50s -Speed Dating - South Jersey / Philadelphia
Splitz Bar & Grill
— Singles Ages, 30s & 40s - Speed Dating - South Jersey / Philadelphia
Splitz Bar & Grill
— Temple Theaters: Macbeth
Temple University
— The Addams Family (Touring)
Walnut Street Theatre
— The Linda Lindas
Theatre of Living Arts
— The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Scottish Rite Auditorium-NJ
— Walnut Street Theatre's THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical
Walnut Street Theatre

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