The best things to do in Philadelphia this week

Explore all of the best things to do in and around Philadelphia: from upcoming events and art installations to the most picturesque date spots, we share all you need to know to make the most out of your week in Philly.

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(Art) This festival features over 1,000 performances by a range of artists. Creatives will gather in spaces across the city to showcase all kinds of art from dance to acrobatics. Grab tickets to a show or two and prepare for a creative experience you won’t forget.

⌚️Sept. 5-29, 📍Various Locations, 🌐 phillyfringe.org/, 💵 Varies

(Community) Nothing notes the start of Spooky Season like jumbo scarecrows. Each autumn, more than 100 locally handmade scarecrows pop up in Peddler’s Village ranging in design from silly to spooky. Check them out while you can and vote for your favorites.

⌚️Sept. 9-Oct.27, 📍2400 Street Rd., New Hope, Pa, 18938, 🌐 peddlersvillage.com, 💵 Free

(Community) Presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will take to the podium for their first televised debate. RSVP to watch and grab a free drink and light bites.

⌚️Sept. 10, 8-10:30 p.m., 📍100 N. 18th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19103, 🌐 debate-watch-party.rsvpify.com, 💵 Free

(Community) Toast to Hump Day with a night of fun mixology on a rooftop. Some of the best bartenders in Philly will battle it out to create the perfect spritz cocktail. Come sip, taste, and enjoy the rooftop ambience.

⌚️ Sept. 11, 6-10 p.m., 📍433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19106, 🌐 eventbrite.com, 💵 $10-25

(Community) Interested in flexing your bourbon taste buds? Head to Bank & Bourbon to try delicious specialty cocktails, whiskey pairings, charcuterie, and more. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Donors Choose.

⌚️ Sept. 12, 6 p.m., 📍1200 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19107, 🌐 resy.com, 💵 $85

(Community) Bring the entire family and friends to soak up the last of the summer weather with an evening of fun. This festival will feature outdoor games, live music, food trucks, and more.

⌚️Sept. 12, 4-8 p.m., 📍4503 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19112, 🌐 navyyard.org, 💵 Pay-as-you-go

It’s been getting dark earlier since late June. Take advantage of all the daylight hours you can — and some early evening hours too — with end-of-summer, beginning-of-fall happenings from South Philly to New Hope.

(Seasonal / multiday) The kids will want to go to this big-deal agritainment center for the five-acre corn maze, mini golf, obstacle course, and sit-on tractor. You, however, will probably check out the 55 kinds of gourds, pumpkins, and squash — and yes, goat yoga. All ages.

⌚Sept. 12-Nov. 30, hours vary, 📍550 N. Easton Rd., Doylestown, Pa. 18902, 🌐hellericksfarm.com, 💵 $15-$19

(Seasonal / free) Thursday is the new Friday for people with kids, too. Families who celebrate the weekend early can get in on the action with food trucks, yard games, Swoop, and the Eagles cheerleaders. All ages.

⌚Sept. 12, 4-8 p.m., 📍S. 13th St. and Crescent Dr., Philadelphia, Pa. 19112, 🌐navyyard.org, 💵 Free, registration requested