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Photo courtesy of Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Photo courtesy of Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
9/24/25 - By Nicole O'Donnell

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

The fall is such a great time to enjoy outdoor events in Philly. Enjoy one of the many festivals in the area, The Oxford Harvest Festival, the 35th Annual Farmstead Fair at Harriton Park, the Delaware River Festival, and more. Have a budding scientist? Check out the Edible Science events in Ardmore or Haddonfield. Don't miss your last chance to check out the Secrets of the Schuylkill Riverboat Tour. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Delaware River Festival

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Saturday, September 27, 2025
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The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River!  Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join us for an annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities.  READ MORE

Lansdowne Farmers Market: Corn Hole Tournament

FREE
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Lansdowns
This isn’t just tossing bags. This is glory on the line.Think you’ve got the aim? The strategy? The nerves of steel? Then step up and prove it at the Farmers Market Cornhole Tournament. READ MORE

Edible Science

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Ardmore
Come make fun and challenging science projects with candy and food items. These projects are not only a great way to learn about the world around us, but they can also be a lot of fun to make. And what’s more, they can be made with everyday food items. READ MORE

Philadelphia Arena Polo Championship

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Philadelphia
Work to Ride will host The Philadelphia Arena Polo Championship, a first-of-its-kind sporting event celebrating the grand opening of new indoor riding facility, the McCausland Arena. Guests will enjoy a tournament featuring two matches and two entry times, accompanied by specialty food truck offerings, exhibitors, and self-guided tours of the new arena. READ MORE

Philadelphia Ratha Yatra Parade & Street Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Philadelphia
World famous Lord Jagannatha will be having a welcome party – coming out to see friends and devotees as well as passersby. This year the parade route starts at noon at 16th and Ben Franklin Parkway (2 blocks from Love Park) in Center City Philadelphia. The parade will cruise west down the Ben Franklin Parkway. In the center will be a mighty flower-decorated chariot pulled by the participants. READ MORE

Warwick Fall Fest

Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Get ready for a full day of free family fun with live music, food trucks, and craft vendors. Kids will love activities like pumpkin painting, Bubbletopia, tabletop games, and inflatables, while the whole family can enjoy wagon rides, cornhole, and a photo booth. READ MORE

35th Annual Farmstead Fair at Harriton Park

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Saturday, September 27, 2025
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Bring the whole family to the Farmstead Fair for a full day of fun, featuring children’s games, living history demonstrations, farm animals, craft vendors, live bluegrass music, and tours of historic Harriton House. Enjoy food and drinks from local favorites like Conshohocken Brewing and Carmona Mobile Foods, plus unique shopping at the Attic Treasures Sale. READ MORE

Oxford Harvest Festival

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Oxford
The Oxford Harvest Festival, the spiritual successor to Oxford Presbyterian Church’s beloved Apple Festival, is now a bigger celebration of food, fun, and of course, apples. Visitors can browse more than 70 craft vendors, enjoy eats from food trucks like 22 BBQ and Simply Shrimp & More, and groove to live music and DJ sets throughout the day. Admission is free, with food, drinks, and apple-inspired treats available for purchase. READ MORE

Secrets of the Schuylkill Riverboat Tour

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Philadelphia
Take a one-hour river tour of the Schuylkill River and learn its secrets while taking in amazing views and discovering its impact on Philadelphia. Tours run on select Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during warm weather months. Tours depart from and return to the Walnut Street Dock, located under the Walnut Street Bridge on the east bank of the Schuylkill River. READ MORE

Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons

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Thursday, September 25, 2025
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Bright Horizons is bringing fun, friends, and family together at its fall festival. Meet other families, get to know the Bright Horizons community, and participate in hands-on fall activities. Everyone is welcome. READ MORE

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Nicole O'Donnell
Nicole O'Donnell is a marketing and social media expert with over 20 years of media experience and a proud mom to twin girls. A fan of writing, yoga, and exploring Philly, Nicole loves sampling the city's best treats with her girls in tow.
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