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october 2018
O ctober 6
O ctober 6–14
O ctober 12–14
Symposium: The Art of Sustainability
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours
Rittenhouse Square Fine Craft Fair
Philadelphia Open Studio Tours (POST), a program of The Center for Emerging Visual Artists, offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of a visual artist. Each October, explore hundreds of artist studios and community partner spaces in more than twenty Philadelphia neighborhoods and see the artistic process unfold right in your own backyard. philaopenstudios.org
Over 140 artists across various mediums will show their work at the bi-annual art show in the heart of Rittenhouse. pacrafts.org
The Art of Sustainability symposium asks the bigger question of what public art can do to advance sustainability as a “catalyst for community engagement, leadership, and stewardship in advancing sustainable solutions to a range of environmental challenges and opportunities.” muralarts.org WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. COST: $10 WHERE: Drexel University URBN, 3501 Market St
Subaru Fall Festival at Greensgrow Farms Join Subaru and Greensgrow Farms for a celebration of local food, music, crafts and farm fun. There will be beer from PBC, live music, pet adoptions, food trucks, a coat drive and more. greensgrow.org WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: Free WHERE: Greensgrow Farms, 2501 E Cumberland St
Roxtoberfest Roxborough celebrates Oktoberfest with a day of beer, food, games and performers. There will be musicians, a stein-holding competition, children’s pie-eating contest, food trucks and a children’s zone with a bounce house, obstacle course and more. Roxboroughpa.com WHEN: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. COST: Free WHERE: Ridge Ave b/w Lyceum Ave & Leverington Ave
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O ctober 7 Old City Fest Celebrate the most historic square mile in Philadelphia—and perhaps the country—at Old City Fest. Local artisans, designers, restaurants, galleries, theaters and everything in between will be on display. oldcitydistrict.org WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. COST: Free WHERE: 3rd St & Arch St
Outfest
WHEN: Friday at 11 a.m. to Sunday at 6 p.m. COST: Free WHERE: 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq
O ctober 27–28 2018 Philly Bike Expo Bikers will find plenty to do at the Philly Bike Expo, with vendors, seminars and workshops. Get the new bike or parts you need, learn about which trends are worth buying into and try out bikes on the indoor test track. phillybikeexpo.com WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: $8-20 WHERE: Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St
O ctober 28 Philly Farm & Food Fest
As part of National Coming Out Day Festival, the 10-block festival is held in the heart of the Gayborhood with drag shows, games, bar crawls, music and more. Phillygaypride.org
PF3 celebrates its eighth year by moving to the Navy Yard. Over 150 farmers, butchers, artisans and other players in the local food economy will be there for eats, workshops and more. Yeshinightmarket.com
WHEN: 12 to 6 p.m. COST: Free WHERE: 13th & Locust St
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COST: $15-30 WHERE: Philadelphia Navy Yard, 4747 South Broad St