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Halloween Weekend: Best Events Oct 31 – Nov 2, 2014

Happy Halloween!

The future of Philadelphia doesn’t have to be as spooky as today’s holiday: Our friends around the web helped us imagine future possibilities our city can flourish. This week, we realized just how much business the PHS Pop Up Garden brought to South Street West as the space evolved over the previous 4 years. Could you imagine a pedestrian street in Market East? Or even a family-friendly Philadelphia? And the way bike commuting continues to go up, can we expect less cars on the road?

Now back to reality. More importantly: what will we do this weekend?  Lucky for us, this weekend is crawling with fun!

Philly Weekend Events October 31-November 2:

  • Fall Fun: Crawly Critters: Looking for a fun and low-cost way to start off the Halloween celebrations? Come out to Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and check out the critters in their natural habitat. For children from ages 3 to 8, dress appropriately for the weather, as the event includes, listening to stories, outdoor nature walks, and crafting! Friday October 31, 10AM to 11:15AM; Free for Members, $7 for children with adults and $8 for each additional child. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, 1635 River Road, New Hope, PA.
  • Taste of Philadelphia: Market Tours: Cheese steaks, hoagies, pretzels, galore at the Reading Terminal. This Saturday, head over to the information desk at 12th and Filbert Streets to join in the taste testing. Reservations are required for group sessions, but private tours are offered as well. Saturday November 1, 10AM, $15.95 for adults, $8.95 for children 7 to 11. 12th and Filbert, Downtown Philadelphia.
  • World Vegan Day Food Extravaganza: Be prepared to eat a ton with Penn Vegan Society this Saturday. Food favs Pure Fare, Koliyan, Naturally Sweet Desserts ABC Cake & more will make an appearance. Saturday, November 1st, 2-5 PM, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Facebook Event.
  • Lost & Sounds of Early Philadelphia Music: Uncover some of Philadelphia’s greatest past times with Lost & Sounds of Early Philadelphia Music’s two-hour walking tour. The tour touches upon a number of America’s firsts’ within music that your ears won’t want to miss! Saturday November 1, 11AM-1PM, $12 for Members, $18 for Non-Members, Free with Coupon Code, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, Washington Square (6th and Walnut approx.)
  • SOSNA Triangle Clean Up: The South of South Neighborhood Association Triangles Committee is hosting a clean up event to maintain public space! Join SOSNA every first Sunday of the month from 10AM to 11AM. Sunday November 2, 10AM-11AM, 23rd And South Streets Grays Ferry Triangles.
Christine Boylan

is a Senior and Communications Major at Saint Joseph’s University. She found her love of helping others through an internship with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and began to realize the impact she has as an individual within society. Through the little changes that we make in our lives, we are able to impact others in an even bigger way. Her life motto is from Ghandi: “Be the change you want to see in the world”, because I have realized that it all stars with you.”

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