Community Events

Oct. 29 to Nov. 1: Día de los Muertos in Delaware, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Philly and Rhiannon Giddens in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

The Lightship Overfalls, a nearly 100-year-old ship, is maintained by a volunteer group. This year, they’re offering a haunted tour as a fundraiser.

Seven teams of architecture, design and engineering students built wooden contraptions to see who could launch a 5-pound gourd the farthest.

The locals, who have attended all or many of this year’s “Firstival” events, are just one example of the broad impact the events have had on the city this year.

Oct. 22–25: “The Wiz” in Delaware, Flannel Fest in Philly and the Autumn Exit Zero Jazz Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

A Woman’s Place provides comprehensive short- and long-term services to thousands of victims of domestic violence in Bucks County each year.

From the city to pockets of Delco, rugby devotees have endured broken bones, torn ACLs and more than a few bruises. But to them, “all is good in the world.”

The Burlington County event gives residents a chance to pitch story ideas and will feature information for prospective foster-care and adoptive parents.

The celebration of historically Black colleges and universities features two football games at Lincoln Financial Field, a performance by Ludacris and a Battle of the Bands.

A South Street staple for over two decades, the nonprofit and thrift shop held an afternoon-long block party to celebrate its 21st birthday.

The restoration uses the natural landscape to manage stormwater runoff and protect wildlife habitat in North Philadelphia.

Volunteer-run since 1976, the bookseller celebrates its role in Philadelphia's left-wing history with a block party Saturday.

Twelve contestants carved 6-pound blocks of Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast meat into everything from a LeBron James jersey to a surprisingly lifelike Philbert the Pig.

There are many ways to enjoy Halloween in the city – from themed bars and family-friendly parades to bar crawls and haunted houses. Here's your guide.

The car-free ride returns Saturday with two routes, a finish-line festival and an expected 7,000 cyclists along for the fun.