The nights are getting longer, the air is getting cooler, and the corner of 2nd and Poplar is once again lit by the playful glow of dancing neon sausage in the window. Standard Tap, the Northern Liberties corner tavern widely credited as Philadelphia’s first gastropub, will host its annual Sausage Fest from September 24th to October 4th at 901 N. 2nd Street, serving a ten-sausage menu spanning Portugal, China, Scotland, Thailand, Germany, France, Morocco, the Chesapeake and Philadelphia itself, all made in house and all paired with a rotating list of local festbier and German-style drafts.
Pumpkin decorating is just one of the fun activities available during festivals at Delaware State Parks this fall. /DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation photo
This fall, visitors can turn a trip to Delaware State Parks into the ultimate fall road trip with festivities popping up across the state.
Along the way, travelers can hike beneath changing leaves, bike scenic trails, paddle quiet waterways, discover historic sites, enjoy seasonal programs and extend the trip with camping or cabin stays. Part of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, there are 17 state parks across Delaware, and fall offers an ideal time to experience the variety of landscapes, outdoor recreation and history found throughout the state.
Join one of the many special events and activities hosted by Delaware State Parks Friends organizations:
PHILADELPHIA, PA – This fall, something mysterious is galloping through the darkness of night from New York to Philadelphia. Hidden inside Newsroom Philadelphia, The Pumpkin Press is a limited-time fall transformation that brings together the origins of Newsroom, the legend of the Headless Horseman and Sleepy Hollow and Philadelphia’s connection to Edgar Allan Poe – all within a speakeasy already known for its book-lined walls, hidden entrance and a dark sense of discovery.
The connection hits especially close to home: Newsroom sits just blocks from the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, the only surviving Philadelphia residence of the legendary author. The six-week seasonal transformation brings glowing pumpkins, theatrical cocktails and gothic literary legends to life in a tale never before told. The Pumpkin Press is now open at 1102 Germantown Avenue in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Reservations are highly encouraged – and available on Resy.
Philadelphia, PA – Fall and family fun are in the air in Fishtown! This September, look for four major events, festivals and block parties set to take over one of Philadelphia’s hottest neighborhoods. First up, get ready to raise a glass at the 15th Annual Frankford Hall Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 1200 Block of Frankford Avenue. Look for live music by the Polka Brothers, dancing in the street, great German beer, pretzels, sausages, decorations and more. For families, come out and enjoy Fishtown Oktoberfest Family Funfest by Fishtown District on Saturday, September 19th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, on Frankford Avenue, between Thompson and Master Streets. Look for face painting, vendors, balloon artists, nine-hole open-air mini golf, pop-up a-shot basketball, outdoor games, makers, artists and more.
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia’s top Halloween bar is back even bigger, bolder and more immersive than ever. Craftsman Row Saloon, at 112 S. 8th Street, is excited to announce the anticipated return of their award-winning Halloween pop-up experience – Nightmare Before Christmas: The Enchanted Nightmare. Guests are invited to wander through a haunted forest, have their fortune told by candlelight and step into a world where their favorite scary movies – and the spooky whimsy of The Nightmare Before Christmas – come to life. On the Halloween menu of food additions look for Frankenberger, Vampire Burger, Oktoberfest Burger, Spookghetti and Meatballs, Candy Apple Turkey BLT, Ms. Argentina (Dorito crusted chicken sandwhich), Smoked Queso Skillet, Spiderweb Chips and Guac, Boo-Schetta and Harvest Moon Salad. From the bar, look for a special menu of potions and cocktails including Candytini, Web of Nightmares, Toxic Treat, Bloody Nightcap, Pumpkin Marg, Midnight Mezcal, Vampire Bite, Witches Goblet, Forbidden Apple, Bloodbag, and much more.
The public is invited to attend the Camden County Assn of Chiefs of Police Community Safety and Wellness Fair at Cooper River Park, Pennsauken on Saturday, October 17. Food Trucks, Vendors, Music, Kid Zone with games.
Philadelphia, PA – Les Dames D’Escoffier Philadelphia announces the 2026 Outstanding in Her Field Heritage Dinner on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. This enchanting open-air dinner will be set amid the river banks of the Delaware at the gorgeous grounds of Glen Foerd Mansion, at 5001 Grant Avenue. Over two dozen top chefs, bakers and restaurateurs from around the Greater Philadelphia region will present this one-of-a-kind shared meal that raises money for scholarships for women entering the culinary field. During the feast, guests will raise a glass in honor of this year’s Outstanding in Her Field honorees, including Rose Levy Beranbaum (The Cake Bible), Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer (of the Canal House Station and Studio) and Michele Leff (owner of 12th Street Catering).
Philadelphia, PA – Brauhaus Schmitz, located at 718 South Street, will bring the sights, sounds and tastes of Munich to the Philadelphia region at two of Pennsylvania’s largest Oktoberfest celebrations. First up, get ready to raise a liter and dance in the street as South Street Oktoberfest returns for its 18th year on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, on the 700 block of South Street. The all-day, all-ages celebration attracts around 10,000 people and features a biergarten for over 1,000 people, live oom-pah music all day, German dancers, the liter lift competition, a dozen German beers, signature Bavarian dishes, face painting, outdoor games, family fun and much more. Two weeks later, they saved the best for last as one of the most authentic celebrations in the United States returns with the 8th Annual 23rd Street Armory Oktoberfest, on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026, with three afternoon and evening sessions.
Double, double toil and trouble. Fire burn and caldron bubble. Without a Cue Productions and Pops McCann Whiskey will put a spell on you with the debut of the first Hocus Pocus Speakeasy in Montgomery County, outside Philadelphia. This first-ever suburban seasonal pop-up will feature eight bewitchingly boozy weeks of mayhem, mixology and mischief. This new spooky playground will start on September 12 through November 8, 2026 at Montgomery Mall in North Wales, in the former location of Hot Topic (rumored to be haunted by the ghost of teen spirits). Every Saturday at 7:00pm and Sunday at 3:00pm, look for a special Hocus Pocus Experience with the Sanderson Sisters. These wickedly interactive weekly events will feature spellbinding performances, games and access to decorations, photo opportunities and theme “potions.” On Freaky Fridays during the run, look for broom making, cabarets and theme nights, such as Hocus Pocus Bingo, Hocus Pocus Broom Academy, Dirty Potter, Mrs. Roper Romp Bingo, Burlesque Bingo and other special events. Costumes for all experiences are encouraged, inhibitions discouraged. For tickets and more information, follow @withoutacue on social media and visit: hocuspocusspeakeasy.com/philadelphia
“Grab your broomsticks, fluff up your wigs and prepare to get spellbound as Without a Cue Productions flies into Montgomery Mall for the first time for a special eight week pop-up for spooky season,” said Without a Cue Productions’ Founder and Executive Director Traci Connaughton. “Hocus Pocus Speakeasy will make its Philadelphia suburb debut in the former Hot Topic – known as an iconic store for Halloween over the generations and decades.”
Philadelphia’s largest fall restaurant week is back and tastier than ever! After a record-breaking return last year, Manayunk Restaurant Week returns at two dozen top restaurants, eateries and cafes this September 14 to 20, 2026. Food lovers are invited to experience the vibrant dining scene of Main Street Manayunk with specially priced lunch and dinner menus for 415, $25, $35 and/or $45 each (per person, plus tax/gratuity). Make your reservations now for some of the biggest names in the Manayunk dining scene. Experience a brand new eatery or revisit long-time favorites – including American comfort to global cuisine, fast casual to fine dining, indoor and outdoor, and everything in between. Eateries participating so far include: Bar Jawn, Bayou, Blondie, Cactus Restaurant & Bar, Chabaa Thai Bistro, JD McGillicuddy’s Manayunk, Jakes & Coopers, Lucky’s Last Chance, Manayunk Brew Pub, Mia Ragazza, New Leaf, Ryan’s Cafe, Sophie’s BBQ, Somo Manayunk, Taqueria Amor, The Brass Tap, The Couch Tomato, The Goat’s Beard, The Rook, Tubby Robot Ice Cream Factory, Yanako and Zestys. While dining, look for featured and special cocktails, beers and other beverages at select locations. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and make it a night out in Manayunk! For a full list of restaurants and menus, visit manayunk.com/mnyk-events/restaurant-week/
