On now, until Nov 8
Final weekend of fall season at Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County: pumpkins, orchard views and a food truck lineup on Saturday and Sunday. Free to walk in; hayrides and other activities cost extra.
This week around Philly
Events in and around Philadelphia worth the drive, picked by the club and checked against the official pages.
11 events
On now, until Nov 8
Chanticleer, the 'pleasure garden' in Wayne, closes for the winter on Sunday. Last chance this year for an unhurried late-fall walk on the Main Line; kids 12 and under get in free.
Chanticleer, a Pleasure Garden, Wayne (Main Line),Nov 6 – Nov 8OutdoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
On now, until Nov 15
Longwood's big autumn show of chrysanthemums fills the conservatory, with a special mum bonsai display through Nov 13. Outside, the gardens are in late-fall color. The festival ends Sunday, Nov 15.
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square,Nov 6 – Nov 15IndoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
On now, until Nov 8
The Philadelphia Museum of Art's anniversary craft fair: 195 artists in 13 categories, from glass and ceramics to jewelry and furniture. Good for early holiday shopping or just looking.
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Center City,Nov 6 – Nov 8IndoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
On now, until Nov 13
After 5 p.m. on Fridays you choose your own ticket price for the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with the whole collection, music and DJ sets included. A cheap and easy way to start the weekend together.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Main Building, Fairmount / Art Museum,Nov 6 – Nov 13IndoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Starts tomorrow
Free hands-on craft stations with local makers on the porch of Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park. After crafting, kids can run off to the historic playhouse and playground.
Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, East Fairmount Park,Saturday, November 7, 10:00 AMFreeOutdoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Starts tomorrow
A classic Bucks County fall weekend: apple fritters, bushels of fresh apples, live music on several stages and a pie-eating contest at 2 p.m. both days. Entry and parking are free; food and activities are pay as you go.
Starts tomorrow
Over 100 vendors of oddities, ceramics, antiques, jewelry and original art set up inside a Victorian cemetery above the Schuylkill. Gothic, quirky and great for a slow group stroll with food trucks.
Laurel Hill East, East Falls,Saturday, November 7, 12:00 PMOutdoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Starts in 2 days
Free admission all day at the National Museum of American Jewish History on Independence Mall. This month marks Sigd, an Ethiopian Jewish holiday, with a family tapestry-making activity in the morning.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Old City,Sunday, November 8, 9:00 AMFreeIndoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Starts in 2 days
The city's Veterans Day parade marches up the Ben Franklin Parkway at noon and ends past the Art Museum, followed by a festival at Eakins Oval until 3:30 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Parkway & Eakins Oval, Fairmount / Parkway,Sunday, November 8, 12:00 PMFreeOutdoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Starts in 2 days
A division rivalry at the Linc: the Eagles host the New York Giants at 1 p.m. on Sunday. No tickets? Any sports bar in town will have it on, loudly.
Lincoln Financial Field, South Philadelphia (Sports Complex),Sunday, November 8, 1:00 PMOutdoorsKid-friendlyOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Free and Outdoors tags are our own notes. Check the official page before you go.